Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The Lakers' first game left fans feeling cold, but they played well because the Warriors were weak. The Lakers had problems, such as no one daring to shoot in critical moments. However, this wasn't a matter of courage, but rather necessity. The Lakers won the next three games, averaging 128 points, while the Warriors had high offensive efficiency but poor defense. Yao Ming dominated the series, averaging 34 minutes, 27 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. Lo Pei Si was bullied by Yao Ming, showcasing the gap between a rookie and a star center. Kang Li performed well for the Grizzlies, but Bu Lu Pu Si exploded with an average of 20.7 points and 4 assists. The Lakers' next opponent is the Denver Nuggets, this year's dark horse. Bi Lu Pu Si and Anthony made the Western Conference All-Star team. Bi Lu Pu Si's reputation has reversed compared to Iverson, as he maintains a balance between offense and defense. The Nuggets easily eliminated Chris Paul's Hornets 4-1, with Bi Lu Pu Si having a shooting percentage of 48.3% and averaging 22.6 points, 4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. The Lakers' starting lineup shifted, featuring Louis Williams, Aron Brooks, Iguodala, Millsap, and Yao Ming. The Nuggets' starting lineup remained unchanged, with Billups, Hamilton, Anthony, Kleiza, and Nene. The game began with the Nuggets in a 3-2 zone defense, but the Lakers employed a zone defense as well. The game started with Brooks isolating against Kleiza, executing a 50-degree pull-up jumper. The Nuggets attacked, and Anthony took a quick three-pointer. The Lakers focused on offense, leveraging their scoring prowess to outshine the opponent. Brooks was on fire, growing more confident as the playoffs progressed.

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