lcionline Chapter 467 Becoming the First Captain
Chapter 467 Becoming the First Captain
On the evening of January 5th, the Clippers hosted the Thunder.
It's not just the Lakers; the Thunder are also a team the Clippers have always been good at exploiting. Westbrook always seems to falter when facing Jia Fei, and he comes across as a reckless young man. The difference between the two is immediately apparent.
The Thunder were easily defeated by the Clippers, who extended their winning streak to eight games.
After a 8-game winning streak, the Clippers' record stands at 33 wins and 4 losses, maintaining their position at the top of the league.
On January 7th, the league will see a highly anticipated matchup as the Clippers host the Warriors.
In their last matchup, the Clippers suffered a crushing defeat. This time, however, the Clippers have largely gelled, promising a thrilling clash of titans.
Both teams had their full roster available and no serious injuries.
In this game, the Clippers came out firing from the start. With a five-outside lineup, Jia Fei and Paul George played very aggressively and aggressively, and the perimeter players were also exceptionally decisive in their shots.
On the contrary, the Warriors' offense was somewhat out of sync, and they fell behind early on.
The scoundrel had been about to do something, but after Olynyk pinched his arm, he immediately became obedient. The wicked need the wicked to deal with them; what's the point of "repaying evil with kindness"? What's the use of reasoning with a scoundrel like him? He doesn't care if you're a gentleman or a missionary; he kicked you the moment you stood on tiptoe. He doesn't care if you're a gentleman or a missionary! He just wants you lying on a stretcher.
Come and bite me!
But Olynyk's threatening hand-clamping and hair-flipping gestures made Zaza retract his foot. Thank goodness Zaza retracted his foot, because Beverley was just about to jump on it and cripple it! Meanwhile, Art Mayork on the sidelines was already itching to punch, and rookie Dillon was also eager to try, his heart burning with excitement.
They're not afraid of any team when it comes to dirty tricks.
Zaza can't pull off dirty plays and is too timid, making him a pure liability on the court. With Green left open for a missed shot, the pressure on the Splash Brothers intensifies.
The Clippers' strongest defense is on the perimeter, with Beverley, Jia Fei, and George perfectly "serving" the Splash Brothers, making it extremely difficult for the Warriors on both offense and defense in this game.
What's even more frustrating is that the bench players Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell had a breakout performance, completely dismantling the Warriors' second unit's defense.
The Clippers defeated the Warriors 112-137 at home, avenging their previous loss to the same opponent.
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The Clippers secured a dominant home victory against the Warriors, extending their winning streak to nine games.
This victory was very important for them. Although they had the best record in the league, many people didn't recognize its value, believing it wasn't high enough. Indeed, having the best record in the league but failing to defeat the defending champions certainly didn't make their record seem truly impressive.
But things are different now. This home victory has put the Clippers' record in the spotlight and increased their chances of becoming the league's best team this season.
Two days later, the Clippers easily defeated Jia Fei's former team, the Hawks, at home, achieving their 10th consecutive victory.
This is their third 10+ win streak this season, demonstrating very consistent performance.
On January 11, the Clippers visited the Bay Area to continue their matchup against the Warriors.
In this game, the Clippers rested Beverley, George, and Olynyk, and Jia Fei led the team alone.
Even with only Jia Fei leading the team, they fought the Warriors to the very last moment in this game.
Ultimately, the Clippers narrowly lost to their opponents, failing to achieve an 11-game winning streak.
After this game, the Clippers' record improved to 35 wins and 5 losses, continuing to hold the top spot in the league.
The following day, the NBA officially announced the second round of voting results for the Los Angeles All-Star Game. Jia Fei remained firmly in first place, a position he hadn't lost in the voting. Notably, the Running Man member overtook Giannis Antetokounmpo to move into second place.
The fact that Running Man has overtaken Giannis Antetokounmpo increases the likelihood of Jia Fei and Running Man members becoming the top vote-getters in the East and West. Comparatively, the entertainment value and media buzz surrounding Jia Fei and Running Man as captains is greater than Jia Fei and Giannis Antetokounmpo as captains. Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't generate much buzz, and he and Jia Fei have little connection; they're like parallel lines that never intersect.
On the evening of January 12, the Clippers played the Kings in a back-to-back away game.
With the return of Paul George and two other players, the Clippers easily defeated the Kings, avoiding a two-game losing streak.
Two days later at home in Staples Center, the Clippers defeated the Kings again, achieving a two-game winning streak.
Two days later, the Clippers narrowly defeated the Rockets at home, achieving their third consecutive victory.
After a three-game winning streak, the Clippers' record stands at 38 wins and 5 losses, maintaining their position as the league's best team.
The Clippers' record has been on a tear, and in the latest power rankings, they've surpassed the Warriors to take the top spot in the league. While this power ranking doesn't tell the whole story, it does reflect which team has been performing best recently.
In the latest MVP rankings, Jia Fei firmly holds the top spot, while Harden and Westbrook are ranked second and third respectively.
Many people thought Harden would win the MVP this season because the Clippers' acquisition of Paul George and Jia Fei meant less ball possession and a likely decline in his stats. Furthermore, the Clippers struggled at the start of the season, leading many to believe their record might be worse than last season. Adding to this, Jia Fei already won the MVP last season, making a back-to-back win difficult, as voters might experience "same old story."
Although Jia Fei hasn't averaged over 40 points per game this season, his efficiency and advanced stats are even more impressive than last season. This means he's performing better than last season. Coupled with the league's best record, it's no surprise that he's currently at the top of the MVP rankings.
On January 18, the Clippers narrowly defeated the Nuggets at home, achieving their fourth consecutive victory.
On January 19, the NBA officially announced the starting lineup for the 2018 Los Angeles All-Star Game.
Each conference will select three starters for the forward positions and two starters for the defense. Fan votes will account for 50% of the decision in selecting the starters, while media and player votes will each account for 25%. A player's final selection will be based on a combination of these three votes.
Eastern Conference Starting Lineup: (Captain) Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving, DeMar DeRozan, Joel Embiid
Western Conference Starting Lineup: Jia Fei (Captain), Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins (injured, replaced by Paul George)
With this, Jia Fei and Running Man were officially confirmed as the team leaders of their respective divisions.
This starting lineup is not the final roster. Due to the change in the All-Star game format this year, Jia Fei can select even Eastern Conference All-Star players. Conversely, Running Man members can select Western Conference All-Star players.
On January 21, the Clippers narrowly lost to the Jazz on the road, failing to achieve a five-game winning streak.
Two days later, the Clippers easily defeated the Timberwolves at home, avoiding a two-game losing streak.