On October 31, the Suns will play against the Clippers at home.

The Clippers' lineup has almost no change from last season, but they only renewed their contracts with free agents whose contract expired. For such a familiar team, fans are not worried about the Suns being upset.

During the break, Guo Xu gave his teammates a high-end customized suit as a gift as a gift as a battle suit for the new season.

He does not force his teammates to wear uniformly in the regular season, but when there are important games, he hopes that everyone can play the role of a male model team to improve morale. For example, important games broadcast across the United States, retro nights to pay tribute to seniors, Christmas battles, etc.

The opening match is also an important game. Everyone appeared in the stadium in new clothes, which attracted the attention of the media and fans.

Before the game started, the Suns held a championship ring awarding ceremony as usual. Retired veterans Payton and Kukochi both came to the scene to watch the game in the front row and took the field to receive their championship ring, which received warm applause.

Guo Xu made a brief speech as the player representative. "I think what everyone cares most is whether the Suns can defend their title this season. I suggest that everyone keep a low profile like me, don't underestimate any team, and play against the opponent with a 50-5-5 mentality."

Guo Xu paused and smiled and said, "We are the winners, the opponents are the losers, each accounting for half of the game, that's it."

The fans applauded together, and it turned out to be this kind of 55-5 method? No wonder the Suns swept the Cavaliers last season.

Journalists from the online media immediately reported Guo Xu's words, an interesting declaration of defending the title.

This game is live broadcast across the United States, and China CCTV5 also chose to broadcast it because Yao Ming's Rockets team did not have a game today. Teacher Zhang Heli commented with his young partner Yu Jia this time.

Zhang Heli said: "The Suns' two All-Star players returned, and Howard left for Roy. Roy performed well in the preseason, averaged 15 points per game, which is very promising. I just hope the Clippers can hold on for a while today."

Yu Jia said: "It will be difficult for Guo Xu to defend the scoring champion this year. I think he will assist teammates, help newcomers to get in, and help two teammates who have come back to find their form, so that it will be easier to win the playoffs."

"If the Suns win the championship, Guo Xu will also hold six championship rings. He has four MVPs in a row, and will surpass Jordan in some aspects and become the number one person in NBA history. I hope he can do it."

Yu Jia nodded: "It is impossible for him to win the regular season MVP this year. If he gets it, he will be in a 5th consecutive game."

Guo Xu is very clear about this, so his mentality is even more relaxed. He has no goals in terms of data in the regular season, so he doesn't have to swipe data wildly, and is willing to share the ball rights. Anyway, no matter what the record or data, he will not win the award.

After warming up, both sides stood in the field.

Five Suns: Guo Xu, Roy, Marion, Haslem, Stadamier.

Five Clippers: Sean Livingston, Mobri, Quentin Rose, Brand, and Carman.

Just by looking at the arrangement of troops, you can tell how rigid Coach Dunleavy's brain is. Last season, the Clippers' inside match speed was too slow and they were beaten by the Suns. The positional defense is also very big. Livingston's main defense at No. 1 was misplaced.

But Dunleavy still lets Kaman. In fact, letting Brand play center, Radmanovic and one of Mageti's cameo roles is better, with strong mobility on the defensive end and able to open the offensive end.

In the summer, the Clippers did not introduce fast defenders, and their capacities were used to renew Kassel and Radmanovic. The boss Donald Sterling obviously had no idea of ​​competing for the championship, so manager Elgin Baylor was allowed to do it.

When Kassel was able to play star data in his early career, he never received a high salary. At the end of his career, he obviously couldn't run anymore. He was played by Guo Xu last season, but he received a two-year contract renewal of 13 million yuan.

This is a huge premium. Sure enough, 36-year-old Kassel played very poorly in the pre-season and had no power to fight back against Guo Xu. Dunleavy had to let him be on the bench today.

Xiao Si showed his bounce while competing for the ball, proving to everyone that he had recovered and the Suns attacked first.

Marion received the ball and passed it to Guo Xu, but Guo Xu was out of luck. He suddenly made a three-pointer two meters outside the three-point line in the middle.

How could Livingston have thought that the first ball at the beginning of the new season would be such a "blind throwing"? He retreated to the three-point line and was far away from Guo Xu. As soon as he turned his head, he saw the ball enter. 3 to 0.

Others were throwing around, and Guo Xu's distance was normal range. He ignited the home atmosphere at the beginning, which attracted the audience's cheers and cheers. After the training camp began, he only took two weeks to find the shooting feel. This is a muscle memory and it is not so easy to forget.

When the Clippers attacked, Guo Xu retreated within the three-point line and let Livingston, who was 201cm tall, take two steps away, preventing breakouts but not shooting.

Livingston is not good at shooting three-pointers, and has not practiced until 2018, so he can empty his opponent. As soon as he dribbled the ball into the three-point line, Guo Xu chose to go forward and be close to him, and it was impossible for the big man to pass by his skills.

Livingston weighed only 86 kilograms, leaned on Guo Xu and didn't squeeze him. He forced himself to turn around and pass it to Brand at the low post based on his height.

Seeing this scene, some Clippers fans were extremely disappointed. Livingston was the fourth pick in 2004, the template "Magic" Johnson, but his talent was not realized at all. He could not defeat his opponents from big or small. How much potential can he have in the future?

Livingston has a weak offensive desire and low scoring efficiency. In Guo Xu's previous life, he has never averaged more than 10 points per game in a single season. His upper limit is an excellent role player, and it is impossible to become a star.

Brand fought Haslem with his back, turned around on the right and made a move to the iron while interfering, and the rebound was grabbed by Sir.

Brand played for the World Championships for Dream Seven this year, and many games. Lao K looked down on Brad Miller, thought the speed was too slow, and did not look down on rough Goldwright Howard. Brand was also disappointing. He was beaten by the opponent's inside line against Greece, which was an important reason for the loss.

Brand participated in the group training for a long time, but the result of his efforts was questioned. Not only did he not increase but he also dropped a little. He vowed not to participate in international competitions again, and he was in a low mood in the preseason and in an ordinary state.

The Suns launched a counterattack and four people were about to go out. Guo Xuston did not dare to go forward and pressed him, so he easily brought him to the frontcourt.

Livingston could not continue to retreat in front of the three-point line, for fear that Guo Xu would shoot another three-pointer. Guo Xu slowed down one meter outside the three-point line, dribbled the ball under his crotch and retreated with his left hand, and moved closer with his right hand.

Livingston hurriedly took a step forward and took a fake move to worship Buddha. Guo Xu turned to the right and successfully passed the way. He did not go out and went to the inside line, and made a 70-degree jump shot three-pointer, which made him hollow. The distance in front of him was the three-pointer line, which made him very easy to shoot. His usual training open shooting percentage was about the same as free throws. 6 to 0.

Zhang Heli sighed: "The Clippers actually let Livingston defend alone at the beginning. Do you really think Guo Xu won't play after filming a holiday movie? It's easy to defend himself so much as 60 points in a single game."

Yu Jia smiled and said, "Guo Xu didn't practice football during the holidays, maybe he felt that he was too strong and wanted to artificially increase the difficulty of winning the championship."

The Clippers attacked, and the players had no time to pass the ball multiple times. They used up 24 seconds to quickly, and Rose, a blue-collar swinger, forced a move against Marion, and made a blacksmith under interference. Haslem grabbed the rebound and passed the long pass.

This time, Guo Xu accelerated straight and threw Livingston away. Haslem had a certain accuracy after practicing long passes for many years. He had a very good time. His passing curve was very high with both hands. After the rebound, Guo Xu happened to receive it in front of the free throw line.

He took three steps with the trend and dunked the basketball with both hands. 8 to 0.
Chapter completed!