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【82】Su Mo is shooting badly? Inflated?!

Facing the question directly raised by the beautiful reporter Christine, Su Mo chuckled and said,"I bet that after the game, Evans will cry and regret what he said!"

At nine o'clock in the evening, the game officially began, and the starting players of both teams appeared.

The starting lineup of the Kings: 191 cm tall point guard Benno Udrih, 198 cm tall Tyreke Evans, 201 cm tall small forward Kevin Martin, 211 cm tall power forward Jason Thompson, 216 cm tall center Spencer Hawes.

The starting lineup of the Golden State Warriors: 191 cm tall combo guard Monta Ellis, 191 cm tall point guard Stephen Curry, 203 cm tall small forward Stephen Jackson, 201 cm tall small forward Su Mo, and 211 cm tall center Andris Biedrins.

Compared with the Warriors, who won all six games at the start of the season and are tied with the Lakers for first place in the league, the Kings’ record is much worse. They have played six games so far this season, but have only 2 wins and 4 losses.

However, Evans, a rookie selected by the Kings with the fourth pick in the first round, has shown a very efficient offensive state.

In the latest Rookie MVP list, Tyreke Evans was also ranked 8th, although behind Su Mo, Jennings, Griffin and Curry.

But you have to know that Evans did not perform well in his debut and the first few games. Under such circumstances, he can still make it into the top ten, which is enough to show his talent.

Coupled with the tit-for-tat and explosive remarks between Evans and Su Mo before the game, all these made fans look forward to the rookie showdown between Su Mo and Evans.

In the audience seats of the Oakland Arena, the fans were excitedly discussing.

"Evans is a really brave boy. He even dares to openly challenge our great Su Mo. Just prepare to be beaten in the game!"

"Is Evans good at three-point shooting? He even said he would teach Su Mo a lesson with a three-pointer. I really don't know where he got the courage from. Did he forget how Su Mo blocked Jennings' fadeaway jumper?"

"What does it matter if Su Mo is not good at three-point shooting? Three-point shooting is just a means of scoring. Why doesn't Evans compete with Curry in three-point shooting?"

The Warriors fans at home naturally favor Su Mo and belittle Evans.

However, the few Kings fans at the scene still look forward to Evans' wonderful performance.

"No matter how good Su Mo is, he has only played six games after all. There's no need to deify him like this, right?"

"Evans should be facing Ellis, and I look forward to a fierce match between the two!"

"It is a fact that Su Mo has no three-pointers. He has not made many three-pointers in the six games. What is wrong with what Evans said? Is he not allowed to say it?"

In the CCTV NBA live broadcast room, Wang Meng, Yang Yi, and Coach Zhang were all looking forward to the start of the game.

"Coach Zhang, what do you think about Evans saying that Su Mo doesn't have three-point shooting ability?"

Wang Meng asked Coach Zhang next to him.

Coach Zhang smiled and waved his hand,"I don't think this is a problem. Judging from Su Mo's performance in the past few games, he has indeed not shown a strong three-point shooting ability, but his breakthrough speed, dunking and defense can completely make up for the lack of three-point shooting ability. Six consecutive wins and the first place in the two MVP lists are the best explanation!"

Yang Yi raised his glasses and said,"Yes, there are many superstars in the league who don't have three-point shooting ability. When LeBron first entered the league, his three-point shooting ability was worse than Su Mo's current one, but it did not affect their leading the team to victory, nor did it affect their harvest of honors."

On the court, the game officially began. The centers of the two teams jumped the ball, and the Kings got the first wave of offense at the beginning.

Evans took the ball from Udrih and faced Ellis outside the three-point line at the top of the arc. With the help of a pick-and-roll by his teammates, he shot directly.

""Swish!"

The basketball went into the net and the three-pointer went straight through the heart.

The Kings took a 3:0 lead at the start. Evans, who hit a three-pointer neatly at the beginning, looked at Su Mo deliberately during the retreat with a provocative look.

That expression clearly shouted:"Su Mo, when it comes to three-pointers, you can only be considered a younger brother!"

Su Mo faced Evans' provocation calmly and didn't take it seriously.

Looking back, the Warriors were attacking, and Curry brought the ball to the frontcourt.

Su Mo ran to the right side of the 45-degree three-point line, and ignored Kevin Martin on the opposite side, and waved to Curry for the ball.

Curry was stunned at first, wondering what Su Mo was going to do? Shoot a three-pointer?

Although he was confused, Curry didn't hesitate and quickly gave the ball to Su Mo.

After Su Mo received the ball, he moved sideways one step, and while Martin didn't react, he jumped up and shot.

Martin was shocked. He originally thought that Su Mo was going to break through, so he deliberately moved a step back, but he didn't expect Su Mo to shoot a three-pointer directly. If he wanted to interfere again, he had already lost the opportunity.

But the next moment, Martin was relieved because he heard the sound of iron coming from behind him.

""Bang!"

A dull sound of iron was heard, Su Mo missed the three-pointer, and the basketball hit the front of the basket directly.

""Bang!"

The rebound was easily protected by center Hawes under the basket.

Evans saw that Su Mo missed the three-pointer, and it was even a little off, and he couldn't help but sneer.

The Kings made a fast break, Evans received the ball, rushed to the basket, and easily made a layup.

"" Swish!"

The Kings started with a 5:0 lead over the Warriors and took the lead on the road.

Evans, who scored five points in a row, raised his little finger to Su Mo, shook his head repeatedly, raised his eyebrows and laughed.

On the commentary desk, Mike Breen nodded and said,"Evans' offensive ability is very comprehensive. He has everything from inside to outside shots!"

Van Gundy also echoed,"Indeed, Evans deserves his fourth pick in the first round. At least from now on, he is even better than the third pick Harden!"

The Warriors organized an attack again, Ellis's breakthrough layup was a little short, and the basketball swished out of the rim.

""Pah!"

A lightning-fast figure rushed out and grabbed the rebound over the head of the 2.16-meter-tall Hawes.

It was not someone else, but Su Mo.

Just when everyone thought that Su Mo would make a violent dunk, something strange happened.

Su Mo, who grabbed the offensive rebound, rushed out of the restricted area with the ball, quickly retreated to the three-point line, turned around and stopped, and made another three-pointer.

""Bang!"

He continued to miss shots.

Evans at the basket accepted the rebound with a smile, and looked at Su Mo with a mocking look.

The Kings counterattacked, and Evans made another three-pointer.

On the other hand, Su Mo missed another three-pointer from the outside after returning.

Su Mo made 0 of 3 three-pointers in the opening game.

In the audience of the Oakland Stadium, the confused fans gradually raised their voices of accusation.

"What was Su Mo doing? Shooting a three-pointer? He ignored so many good offensive options!"