Zhou Mubai helped the Lakers survive the most difficult time. When Kobe came back again, the Clippers could no longer organize the defense and were about to collapse with the Lakers.

Kobe only played for three quarters before he got off the court. He didn't understand very well: "Coach, Zhou's performance is so outstanding, why don't he let him play more?"

Phil Jackson smiled and said, "Take it slow. If he wants his teammates to accept him, there needs to be a slow process. Look, the next period is also good."

Kobe looked at the field. The Lakers were already 20 points ahead. The next quarter was basically garbage time. All the Lakers' main players came down to rest. On the field were Zhou Mubai, Mbenga, Josh Powell, Vujasic, and Luke Walton, who were not even the second team.

Generally speaking, garbage time is the best time for the team's marginal people to exercise and perform. The coach will examine the players' strength during this period to facilitate sending them to the court when needed, so those present dare not be careless.

Zhou Mubai did not give up the opportunity to perform just because it was garbage time, but instead was a little eager to try it out.

When he played in the second quarter, he had to consider the feelings of the team's bosses, but now everyone is a marginal person, so it should be fine for him to get more balls, as long as he plays well enough.

"Maybe you can try something you think about during this period."

Zhou Mubai thought to himself, do what he thinks.

Zhou Mubai began to consciously speed up. As soon as he got the ball, he advanced quickly and tried to complete the attack within ten seconds.

Phil Jackson immediately noticed the change, he raised his eyes, and there was some interest in his eyes.

The Lakers focus on triangular offense, and the Lakers are the team that dominates the inside, so the pace seems to be very slow. Unless there is a chance, the Lakers rarely take the initiative to raise the pace, but now the lineup led by Zhou Mubai has played a fast pace.

However, Phil Jackson did not stop. He didn't like to call timeouts, but he prefers to let the players solve problems themselves, and he also wants to see what performance Zhou Mubai can perform.

After the Lakers replaced the main force, the Clippers replaced the main force. Anyway, they were already sure to lose, and the Clippers were all on the edge of the Clippers.

As a better offensive player among the marginalists, Ricky Davis succeeded in breaking through Vujasic. After he made a throw shot, the Lakers' Mbenga got the ball out of the baseline and served Zhou Mubai. The moment Zhou Mubai received the ball, he shot like an arrow.

Kobe was a little surprised: "Zhou's speed doesn't seem slow?"

Phil Jackson nodded: "His body side data doesn't look very good, but most of them are above the horizontal line. You can't say he's fast, but it's definitely not slow."

Kobe nodded. This is the so-called qualified NBA player. A player who doesn't seem very good but can complete his work diligently. NBA needs such players. After all, not every NBA player is a superstar.

As the team's brain, the point guard usually speeds up and other players will keep up. If the point guard has passed the frontcourt and others are still slowly passing the half, the coach will definitely be considered lazy to play and abandoned.

It is not easy for these marginal players to get a contract. They don’t want to roll the bedding and roll out of the NBA, so they all keep up quickly.

Zhou Mubai quickly passed the half, and a change of direction passed the defensive player and plunged directly into the basket, which made the Clippers players nervous, subconsciously contracted, and focused on Zhou Mubai.

The Clippers' small forward Lasur Butler retreated quickly and had already retreated to the basket. Seeing Zhou Mubai breaking in, he quickly let go of Vujasic who was defending.

Zhou Mubai had no expression on his face. He just glanced at him and threw the ball into the sky. Vujasic followed up, jumped up fully, and pushed the ball into the basket. The basket suddenly made a loud noise!

Vujasic hammered the chest, then pointed at Zhou Mubai, indicating that the ball was passed.

Zhou Mubai smiled.

Fans at Staples Center gave a warm cheer.

Although it has entered garbage time, the fans are not in a hurry to leave. On the one hand, this is the first game of the season, and on the other hand, they also want to see if the Chinese boy who performed well in the second quarter still has magic.

They were not disappointed, and Zhou Mubai brought them surprises in the first round.

Phil Jackson's eyes were a little surprised.

The Clippers' starting offense is average, let alone these marginal people. When the Lakers defended the fast attack violation, they hurriedly threw the ball out. Mbenga controlled the rebound and found Zhou Mubai as soon as possible.

Zhou Mubai was already running before he received the ball. After receiving the ball, he advanced quickly. When he reached the three-point line, he pushed the ball with both hands and flew towards the basket.

"Huh, this is it?" Someone exclaimed in surprise.

A figure passed through the crowd, jumped high, caught the ball in the air, and then entered the basket, which made another loud noise.

Josh Powell!

A character in the Lakers lineup is often overlooked. Even though he has been with the Lakers for a season, Lakers fans often can't remember his name. But at this time, he was like a magic weapon falling from the sky, dunking while advancing!

Josh Powell beat his chest and stamped his feet and roared like an angry orangutan.

He has been frustrated for too long. In the bustling city of Los Angeles, he is also in the spotlight, but he has never enjoyed the treatment that is highly anticipated. This dunk is too exciting, making his emotions burst out.

Josh Powell couldn't help but run towards Zhou Mubai, and opened his arms to hug Zhou Mubai. Zhou Mubai was so amused and crying that he quickly raised his hand to signal back to defend. Powell could only resist the excitement in his heart and quickly went back to defend.

Staples Center cheered again because of a marginal person.

"Can this Powell... still jump so high?" a Lakers fan murmured to himself.

In fact, he was blinded. Powell is a big man with 206cm. Dunk is very simple for him. However, in the Lakers' triangular tactics, there is rarely such opportunity to run and play. Zhou Mubai's speedup unexpectedly made him a beneficiary.

Zhou Mubai's sudden speedup, penetrating the Clippers' defense twice in a row, allowing both Vujasic and Powell to dunk successfully, and put Staples in a sea of ​​happiness.

But the magic was not over yet. The Clippers called a timeout and reorganized the defense, but there was no way for the Lakers water dispenser guards who were running. Zhou Mubai penetrated the Clippers' defense line one after another and then passed a good goal to his teammates. Although some opportunities were not seized due to the players' strength, most of them were seized because Zhou Mubai passed the ball comfortably.

This gave Powell and others the opportunity to perform, and even made them look like they were performing like stars.
Chapter completed!