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Chapter 101 [It's hard not to think about fire]

O'Neal had the best data in the game, making 14 of 20 shots, 6 of 18 free throws, scoring 34 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists.

Kobe made 9 of 21 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 12 of 13 free throws, and scored 31 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, with a comprehensive performance.

Guo Xu made 6 of 11 shots, 4 of 8 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 18 points, 5 assists and 2 steals.

Guo Xu averaged 24.5 points per game in both games, replacing Glenn Rice as the Lakers' third scoring point. Other players performed poorly on the offensive end, and no one scored in double digits.

The other three Lakers starters, Harper, made 0 of 5 shots, failed to score a single point, and only grabbed 3 rebounds and sent two assists; Grant made 1 of 3 shots, scored 2 points and 9 rebounds; Fox made 2 of 5 shots, scored 4 points.

The Jazz's offense blossomed in multiple points, Malone scored 26 points and 11 rebounds, Stockton scored 21 points and 14 assists and 3 steals, Russell also scored 18 points, and the team's five players scored in double digits.

Stockton played for 36 minutes, and only used this kind of data at his peak. He scored 5 points and 7 assists in the last quarter, leading the team to catch up with the score. Unfortunately, he was the main defense of Guo Xu in the last two rounds, and fell from heaven to hell.

There were many reporters at the press conference, Jazz players and coaches first accepted media interviews.

Sloan took the responsibility on himself: "The team's loss was my mistake. John is already 38 years old. He was not strong enough at the last moment, but I arranged for him to defend Jason Guo. I didn't expect that the Lakers would be given a rookie to shoot key balls. I thought this task would be completed by Kobe."

The reporter asked: "What do you think of Jason?"

Sloan sighed: "He is a big heart player. I can't believe he will only turn 19 next month. He is very calm and confident when dealing with key balls."

A reporter asked a sensitive question: "The Jazz has two draft picks this year. Will you regret missing Jason?"

The Jazz chose Desham Stevenson in the first round, guarding the water dispenser in this game, and didn't play for a minute. The 21 Jazz chose the fourth-year insider Garnier Dickens of the University of Iowa, and gave up after the summer league.

Of course, Sloan regrets that the point guard who can break through and shoot is most suitable for pick-and-roll attacks. If he is selected, Stockton's successor will be. But he will not admit this, otherwise the media will point the finger at the Jazz management and say they are incompetent.

"No, except for NCAA's last two games, we know nothing about him. No management will force a newcomer without physical test data." Sloan replied.

Stockton did not comment on Guo Xu, simply put it: "This is an ordinary regular season game. I have already looked forward. I hope I can win when I meet the Lakers in the playoffs."

When the Lakers were interviewed, Guo Xu was the focus of the whole audience, and the topics were basically centered around him. Rare things are precious, and his teammates praised him endlessly.

A reporter interviewed Guo Xu and asked: "How does it feel to hit the final shot?"

"It's very good. I'm very happy to complete the task arranged by the coach." Guo Xu smiled.

The reporter asked: "You scored continuously at the last moment. What kind of mentality did you challenge Stockton?"

"It's a mentality of bullying the veteran's lack of physical strength." Guo Xu paused and smiled: "If it were Stockton at his peak, maybe today would be another ending. I might not be able to maintain such a good state when I was 38 years old. I admire him, but as an opponent, I must do my best to win."

Stockton has been selected as the NBA assisting champion for nine consecutive times, and was selected into the NBA All-Star team for nine times. He won the All-Star MVP in 1993, and won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996. He is one of the best point guards in NBA history. After the game, there will definitely be people who are rude to the past and present. He said that Guo Xu bullied the veteran and won the victory without any force. He simply made this statement openly.

The reporter asked: "You turned around to celebrate immediately after you shot the buzzer-beating ball. Are you confident that you will definitely enter?"

"I think people who are good at shooting have a sense of rhythm. As long as you find the right rhythm, you will know whether you will enter the moment you shoot. I am sure." Guo Xu replied.

The reporter asked: "Are you nervous at that time? Have you ever thought about what would happen if you couldn't make a shot?"

"I thought about it, if you can't make a shot into the extra time, the Lakers didn't lose, I don't think there is anything to worry about."

He had already thought it through. He had made a good idea after he made a B-shot. If he couldn't make an overtime, he would be expected to get better data. No matter how he looked at it, it was a good thing.

After the game, Jackson announced that the team would have two days off and the players would be free to move. On November 4, the Lakers will have a game and challenge the Grizzlies away.

Despite the Grizzlies' two consecutive wins at the start, the Lakers didn't take them seriously, because the team was at the bottom every year since its establishment.

The Grizzlies left the impression that they were "rotten"! How bad is it? Even rookies dare not report there, and the team actually gave in. This famous rookie is "Boss Fur" of the Rockets.

On the 5th, the Lakers played back to back again, and their opponents were the Clippers in the same city, and they were also a legendary weak team. The Clippers were even more fresh and refined. From 1977 to 1991, they missed the playoffs for 15 consecutive seasons, setting an alternative historical record. Lakers players can breathe a sigh of relief in this schedule.

Guo Xu went home after the press conference and fell asleep until 11 o'clock and was woken up by Ashley Olsen's phone call.

"Jason, are you free today? Are you interested in coming to our party? Megan, Austin is here too."

"I made an appointment with a teammate to play together in the afternoon. Can I bring people?" Guo Xu asked with a smile.

"Of course, who?" Ashley asked.

"Keep it confidential, it's boring if you say it. I think he should be willing to attend, what time is the party and where is it?"

The location is in the villa of the Olsen sisters. Everyone goes to the young actors and many minors, so it is relatively early.

Guo Xu hung up the phone and immediately called O'Neal. "Shakel, it's so early."

"It's still early? It's noon. Have you thought about what to go to play in the afternoon? Let's say first that you will definitely not go to the bowling alley, and you will not be able to play with you."

O'Neal is one of the most popular stars in the sports circle. Guo Xu has a good relationship with him so much that he plays together on holidays. It's hard not to become popular this season. No one can shake his position in the Lakers.

"The Olsen sisters had a party in the afternoon and asked me to go and play. Will you go?"

O'Neal replied without thinking: "Okay, can I go?"

"They are very welcome. I asked but didn't say it was you. I'll give them a surprise."

After making an appointment to meet, Guo Xu called barbecue and pizza takeout, which tasted average. Although he opened a restaurant at home, he did not learn his father's cooking skills and bought food every day.

He was thinking about how to improve his diet in the future. Meghan came to him with a Lakers No. 58 golden jersey and asked him if he could help him find the OK group to sign on No. 34 and No. 8 jerseys.

Guo Xu skillfully signed his name, both in Chinese and English, and smiled and said, "I can sign for you with No. 8 jersey, and you can sign with Shackle yourself from No. 34. He will come over soon and we will go to the Olsen sisters party together."

"Ah? Really?"

"Of course it's true. You've performed well recently, and signatures are rewards."

If Guo Xu always treats Meghan as a maid and does not give her any benefits, the two will have to fight sooner or later. Therefore, they will occasionally communicate normally.
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