He paused and returned.
The offense of the Laker didn't seem to improve. Even though there were more ball transfers and more patient and cautious offense, no player could steadily end the offense.
An opportunity had presented itself.
What was the use if he couldn't score?
On the Spurs 'side, Aldridge was in good form tonight. He started with two mid-range shots, which invigorated his touch. Basically, he could seize the opportunity.
Half a verse ended.
Los Angeles (8), Spurs (20)
In just half a quarter, the Spurs had a huge 12-point advantage. They controlled the rhythm of the game at will on the home court of the Los Angeles Clippers.
And then half a section.
Under Coach Warton's roar, the Spurs 'offense was slightly suppressed after they strengthened their defense.
The first section ended.
The Spurs didn't widen the gap further and entered the second quarter with an 11-point advantage.
Second verse.
In the contest between the substitutes in the first half of the quarter, the Los Angeles Clippers put Kuzma and Ingram in the starting lineup, trying to take advantage of the opportunity to chase points. Little did they know that the Spurs 'substitutes were quite strong.
Ginobili, Parker, and Rudy gay.
No matter which one it was, they were all qualified to be in the starting lineup. The players trained by Popovich were highly regarded, and almost everyone had good strength.
Especially " Sword Genius " Ginobili and " French Sports Car " Parker, who were once members of the " GDP." If they were not too old and their physical fitness could not keep up, they would be powerful players at the All-Star level.
Substitutes versus substitutes.
With two starting players, the Los Angeles Clippers still couldn't close the score. Instead, the Spurs widened the gap to 15 points.
Half time ended.
Los Angeles (42): San Antonio (64)
The Spurs entered halftime with a huge 22-point advantage.
Aldridge, one of the core members of the Spurs, had a very good feel tonight. He made 8 of 10 shots, 3 of 4 free throws, and scored 19 points, 6 rebounded, and 3 assists in the first half.
"With Aldridge's performance, it might be difficult for the Laker to win tonight and avoid a losing streak.”
O'Neill sighed.
"It's not just difficult. The Laker will lose tonight.”
Barkley tapped the table and said lightly,""No one from the Laker came forward at all, but Aldridge's touch on the Spurs 'side was unusually hot.”
"In this situation, it's undoubtedly more difficult for the Los Angeles team to win the game.”
"Yes, I am."
O'Neal didn't help the Clippers this time because the gap was too obvious.
Inside the arena.
It was quiet, and there was no more enthusiasm from the opening.
"Haha! No matter how much they cheered, it was useless.”
"Losing by 22 points in the first half? How disappointing."
"Last season, you guys created the longest 10-game losing streak for the Los Angeles Clippers. Tonight, you want to break the record and create an 11-game losing streak?! Should I congratulate you in advance?”
"The Purple and Gold Dynasty is gone, and the Los Angeles Clippers have completely become a weak team.”
"Let's go. The outcome of the competition is destined. What's the point of watching? If you have this time, wouldn't it be good to go home and lie under the blanket to sleep?!”
"If the Laker wins tonight, I'll do a handstand!”
"Let's go, let's go."
The home fans who had come with hope were all disheartened at the moment. The 22-point difference in the first half of the game made them feel despair and lose confidence in the game.
They left in twos and threes.
There was still a 22-point gap and two periods left. It was not that there was no chance to catch up, but there were still many fans leaving the stadium, indicating that it was not a matter of winning or losing the game.
It was the current state of the Laker that was disappointing.
In the second half.
The third quarter was just 5 minutes and 14 seconds, and the Los Angeles team was already 31 points behind.
"Beep beep beep!"
Wharton somewhat helplessly called for a time out.
Calling out this time out to replace the starting lineup with a pure substitute lineup meant that he had given up on this game.
A difference of 31 points.
There was nothing they could do in this game.
Soon after.
The Spurs also switched out their starting lineup and replaced it with a substitute lineup. Halfway through the third quarter, the Staples Center was already a match between substitutes.
The match entered garbage time.
In the studio at the back.
O'Neill and Barkley's attention did not fall on the game and began to chat.
"Shaque, if you were asked to describe the current Laker, how would you describe it?!”
Barkley asked.
O'Neill touched his chin and said,"A group of dragons without a leader is like scattered sand!"”
He continued," Right now, the Lakers are all young players. They don't have a real leader who can lead the team forward.”
"I originally thought that last year's top scorer, Qin Rui, would become the new king of Los Angeles, but who knew that he would only be able to do so.”
As he spoke.
He sighed softly.
He had high expectations for Qin Rui at the start, but after a season of settling down, he only felt pity for Qin Rui.
"Qin Rui?"
"He's too weak. I'm even wondering how he became last year's top pick.”
Barkley shrugged.
He was not interested in Qin Rui at all.
"Whoa…Qin Rui is up."
O'Neill pointed at the screen. Barkley glanced at it and said calmly,""It's already the fourth quarter. There are 5 minutes and 20 seconds left in the game.”
"It's already the trash time of trash time.”
"It's ironic that a top scorer has to go on stage at this time.”
Just as the commentator said.
On the court.
With 5 minutes and 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Qin Rui slowly stood up from the water dispenser and got a chance to play. This was also his first chance to play this season.
Coach Wharton looked at Qin Rui and thought," Tonight is your last chance. If you can't prove yourself, I'll have to trade you."
"Stomp!"
Qin Rui went onstage.
The top scorer went up.
But the home fans did not react at all. No one even looked at him.
In their opinion, there was no difference whether Qin Rui, the " second-rate " top scorer, went on stage or not. He couldn't change anything.
Similarly.
Qin Rui didn't care.
At this moment, he was thinking about how he should win the game with a difference of 5 minutes and 20 seconds and a 24-point difference.
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