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Chapter 713 [Heaven and the world, Tai Chi master]

Chapter 713 [Heaven and the world, Tai Chi master]

On the 22nd, the Clippers lost to the Raptors 104-111.

Paul is absent, some hidden dangers are still shown, and Curry's single defense ability is much worse.In the future, Curry's defense will improve, but now, it is difficult for die-hard fans to wash the ground for him. Generally, Yang Rui will arrange him to deal with the weakest perimeter. Defender tactics.

One of the most feared point guards in Curry's early career was the Raptors' Brandon Jennings.

Jennings is an inconsistent shooting, driving-oriented guard, fast, skilled with the ball, good at singles, and has a style that is restraining Curry.

In the NBA, there are such a group of players who once amazed the fans, but were only short-lived after all, such as "The King" Jennings, "The Snail" Norris Cole, "Hard" Split, etc. A classic example of driving low.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Curry and Jennings were completely different in his rookie season. Everyone expects a more brilliant future, and most people will choose Jennings.

因为詹宁斯首秀即得到了17分9篮板9助攻的准三双成绩，对阵勇士的比赛中，詹宁斯砍下了生涯最高的55分5篮板5助攻，其中第三节单节得到29分，带领雄鹿129比125获胜。

With this game, Jennings surpassed James to become the youngest rookie in NBA history to score more than 50 points, the rookie with the most points in a single quarter in NBA history, the rookie with the highest score in a single game in Bucks history, and his opponent. It was Curry.

It's a pity that the youngest 50+ became the first and last label of Jennings to be remembered by everyone, and later he was remembered as a brainless remark.

2013年詹宁斯在季后赛和詹姆斯的热火遇见，豪言“六场送热火回家”，成为了NBA著名笑柄。结局是4比0横扫雄鹿，而他4场比赛总计57投40铁。

In 2014, Jennings expressed his opinions and opinions on the topic of "The 50 Greatest Stars in NBA History". At that time, many experts believed that Wade should be added to the top 50, but he disagreed and believed that Wade was not eligible to be selected at all. , because Reggie Miller, Ray Allen and Joe Dumars were not selected.

He has also publicly stated many times that he is better than Wade and slightly worse than Kobe, that is to say, he is at the same level as Ellis.

In 2017, Jennings joined the Shanxi team of the Chinese CBA and became a CBA teammate.

Jennings was even worse in this life. He joined the Raptors to assist Carter. He didn’t have so many shots and never played a 50+ horror performance, but this time he was out of breath against Curry. He made 16 of 10 shots and made three-pointers. 11 of 6, 6 of 5 free throws, scored 31 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists.

库里18投7中，三分6中2，没有罚球，只得16分2篮板10助攻。

Carter also performed well, scoring 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists on 4 of 4 shots, 4 of 24 three-pointers and 5 of 5 free throws.Carter has reduced the ball this season and is happy to help young people grow.

The inside core of the Raptors is that Yang Rui took Paul Millsap. He only scored 13 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists. The data is average, but the defensive Griffin also only scored 14 points.

Millsap is short and powerful. Griffin, who can resist, is not easy to turn around. He has the strength to be selected as an All-Star, and his role on both offense and defense has been recognized.

The Raptors have an excellent record this season, ranking fourth in the Eastern Conference. The fly in the ointment is that they traded Klay Thompson to the Wizards in exchange for parallel importer Jane Veseli.

This is only the second loss of the Clippers, and the record list is still leading, so Yang Rui is in a good mood, and the players can accept this result calmly.

Yang Rui praised Carter after the game. "He's a great star, he can still fly, just let his defense down a little bit, he'll make threes easily, he's got a great rhythm, he's like dancing on the court, I'm definitely going to shoot him for an All-Star this season ticket."

Carter averaged only 15.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3 assists per game, shooting 45.3% from the field and 36% from three-point range, but he does have a chance to be selected for the All-Star Game. At the age of 35, he has never changed teams, and he already has the feeling of impressing fans. .

Back at home on the 23rd, the Clippers played back-to-back again against the Lakers in the same city.

Yang Rui arranged for the players to take a vacation to recover their strength. He just called Curry to rehearse at home in the morning. Before the game, they had a two-person fashion Tai Chi performance to add to the fun, because today is a special day - Chinese New Year!

The core of the sports industry is, in the final analysis, people. The NBA's skilled marketing methods are all about playing emotional cards to Chinese fans during the Spring Festival.

With the gradual awakening of China's sports industry and sports culture, European and American football and basketball giants are paying more and more attention to the promotion and development of the Chinese market. Therefore, before the Lunar New Year, more and more blond and blue-eyed foreigners have passed by. Chinese New Year" has also become a standard.

Last year, the Clippers players used the Chinese language taught by Yang Rui to say New Year's greetings to Chinese fans. Everyone said a word, and they could connect.

This year, Yang Rui is going to show Chinese Kung Fu. The player who is most interested in Chinese culture is Curry, and only Curry is willing to practice Tai Chi with him, so he formed a team.

From the beginning of the training camp to the present, the two have practiced for a month and have a tacit understanding.

After finishing a set, Curry asked excitedly: "Am I a master now? If I fight someone, how many can I fight?"

"It's not okay to hit someone, but you will become very durable, at least you won't suffocate when someone clamps your neck with scissors." Scarlet interjected with a smile while swinging the stroller.

Scarlett caught a glimpse of Yang Rui's eyebrows like Colin Farrell, and added: "I won't tell you how I know this."

Curry blinked and smiled. He had seen "Iron Man 2", and the scene was once very embarrassing.

In the evening, the performance of the two was very successful. They appeared in white traditional tai chi practice clothes.

After playing a set of punches with the music, the two were interviewed by reporters.

"Tai Chi relieves my physical and mental stress," Curry said. "It's like martial arts and dance. You might get short of breath while practicing, which means you're accumulating energy in your body. I love it. a feeling."

Yang Rui said: "Taijiquan makes people energetic and makes people achieve the state of unity of body and mind. The important thing is not the moves, but the cultivation. It is not only martial arts, but also fitness and health preservation, not the practice of boxing to cure all diseases. , immortal, but it has certain curative effect on some chronic diseases.”

The game was broadcast live on CCTV5, and Yang Rui promoted Chinese culture, which made the fans watching the game very happy during the New Year.

Many people think that Curry is going to be in the position because he has the best relationship with Yang Rui on the team.

After the start of the game, it was almost a replica of the game. The Clippers relied on perimeter screens, caught and shot from the outside, Griffin and Chandler cut open the situation and quickly took the lead.

The four of the Lakers pulled apart, Love went to the three-point line on the right, and Gasol was in the middle to make room for the low post.Nash dribbled the ball over halftime and handed it over to Kobe, the Clippers man-to-man.

Kobe Bryant singled out Tony Allen, Gay, and Battier to score, but he failed to attract double teams and drive the entire team. The role players were all pegged and could not catch the ball easily. He stood on the outside and watched Kobe perform. .

科比本场命中率不如双方首战，30投13中，命中率43.3%，三分球8投2中，罚球7中6，得到34分5篮板3助攻。

All four of the Lakers scored in double figures. Luol Deng, Love, and Big Gasol all scored in the early 10s. Nash made 5 of 2 shots, 4 of 2 three-pointers, and no free throws, only 6 points and 7 assists.

109 to 81, the Clippers beat the Lakers again without Paul, three 20+.

The two teams are strong and weak, and the Lakers role players can share the pot.

(End of this chapter)