My dream starting five — basketball_team 🇻🇳
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| # | Team | T | B | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 15 | 0 | 30 |
| 2 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | New York Over-Timers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 5 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 7 | Houston Blast-Off | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 8 | Denver Horse-Track | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 9 | My Team | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 11 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 12 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 13 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 15 | Phoenix No-Defense | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | Miami Heart-Attack | 2 | 13 | 4 |
Trước mùa giải
Get comfortable because tonight, we are about to witness something special. I can feel it. It's in the air, it's in the eyes, it's in the low rumble of 20,000 people who know they're about to live through a moment. The franchise about to step onto this court has seen it all, lived it all: legendary triple-doubles, buzzer-beating heartbreaks, 15-point fourth-quarter comebacks, and losses that shatter careers. But they're here, still and always, with that burning desire to tear everything apart. The team with no name, baby! Yeah sure, it's a team sport, we all agree on that. But when you've got Pau Gasol on your roster, the word "team" basically means him plus four guys who pass him the ball. Standing at 215 cm, a first step more explosive than a rocket launch, and a fadeaway so silky that even the defenders applaud as they watch him score. Scouts had this dude flagged at 14. By 16, he was beating pros. Today? He's embarrassing them. But what truly terrifies opponents isn't his highlights, it's his head. Look into his eyes during crunch time. There's nothing there. No stress, no doubt, just a killer's stare that says "give me the ball and get the hell out of the way." Opposing coaches have tried double-teams, triple-teams, zone defense, trash talk, Hack-a-Shaq... Nothing works. The man is programmed for clutch moments. It's genetic, and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it. The budget, let's talk about it. Or actually, let's not, because it'll make you dizzy. We're beyond the luxury tax, beyond the second apron, we're in a zone that even the league's tax accountants struggle to calculate. The owner burns cash like others burn firewood, and he doesn't bat an eye. Every season this team doesn't win the title is a financial scandal. The pressure is absolute, the talent is maximal, and the margin for error is zero. Welcome to the world of superteams, where failure isn't an option, it's a public humiliation.
Vòng đấu 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
86-131 (B)
Tip-off! Elgin Baylor gets us started! Let's go!
Kobe Bryant forces up a double-clutch layup over the defense! Shaky emotions under pressure! Bad decision!
Elgin Baylor throws it into the stands! What was that from this player on the come-up!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Reacts too late to rotate! Hot head on the help side!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Mouths off and picks up a T! Limited stamina taking over!
Break! Elgin Baylor grabs an ice bag and slaps it on his knee. Did you know Elgin Baylor started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. Both teams return with fresh instructions from the coach.
Chris Paul misfires from the left corner! This jersey-selling name searching for answers!
This name that's buzzing Jaren Jackson Jr. Has heavy legs! The pace has been brutal!
This name that's buzzing Jaren Jackson Jr. With turnover number points! Shaky emotions under pressure is piling up!
Chris Paul storms to the bench! This headliner is visibly upset!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Reflects on what could have been. Tendency to force bad shots the difference tonight.
Elgin Baylor's gaze is cold, distant. Kobe Bryant's gaze is hot, angry. I spent this game nervously chewing gum. I'm on my seventh piece. Off to bed! Or stay for 'Real Housewives of the DMV.' The line is around the block.
Vòng đấu 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
128-96 (T)
Kobe Bryant, this basketball god, draws first blood! An alley-oop to start!
Chris Paul goes coast to coast for a step-back three! This world-class player is relentless!
Elgin Baylor with the help-side brilliant anticipation! This name that's buzzing always in position!
Jaren Jackson Jr. With the transition assist! This up-and-coming baller pushing the pace with pure God-given talent!
This legit talent Jaren Jackson Jr. Switches defensive assignments on the fly! Next-level basketball IQ!
First half is done. Jaren Jackson Jr. Is chugging Gatorade like it's water. The staff told me Jaren Jackson Jr. Sings in the shower. Badly. Very badly. We're back! Flushed cheeks and hungry eyes on the players.
This jersey-selling name Chris Paul is automatic along the baseline! A free throw drops again!
You can feel a hostile crowd through the screen! Elgin Baylor in the spotlight!
Chris Paul attacks the pick-and-roll to perfection! Chemistry on display!
Pau Gasol dribbles like a player possessed! Silky smooth technique unleashed!
Pau Gasol, this multi-time All-Star, with the post-game interview smile! An off-the-charts basketball IQ all night!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Blows a kiss to the camera. Chris Paul blows twelve. Kobe Bryant blocks the lens. Yours truly survived this game without losing his voice. It was touch and go. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'True Confessions: I Put Ketchup on Pasta.'
Vòng đấu 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
92-100 (B)
This elite player Pau Gasol comes out aggressive! Opens with a fadeaway jumper from the left corner!
This All-Star caliber talent Pau Gasol with a rare miss from downtown! Even the best stumble!
This established star Chris Paul with a careless turnover! Gift-wrapped for the opponent!
This franchise guy Chris Paul gives up the offensive rebound! Injury-prone body when boxing out!
Kobe Bryant knocks down a fadeaway jumper driving to the hoop! Ice in the veins!
Break. Kobe Bryant asks the medical staff for coffee. Request denied. They say Kobe Bryant eats honey straight from the jar during timeouts. The bear of the hardwood. We resume. Eyes locked in, jaws clenched.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Goes to work and kicks the stanchion! This name that's buzzing losing composure!
This up-and-coming baller Elgin Baylor misses the mark! A pull-up jumper goes begging from the left corner!
Pau Gasol reads the defense perfectly! A gym-rat work ethic and a sky-high basketball IQ!
Pau Gasol is gassed! This max-contract guy bent over at half court! Shaky emotions under pressure catching up!
Elgin Baylor had the chances but couldn't convert. This league veteran left wanting.
Chris Paul clenches his left fist, unclenches, clenches again. Kobe Bryant fidgets with his wristband nervously. On my end, I ate three chocolate bars during the timeouts. Sports make you hungry, even in the booth. See you tomorrow. In the meantime, it's 'Who Wants to Marry My Goldfish.' Good luck with that.
Vòng đấu 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
115-94 (T)
Kobe Bryant steps back onto the floor! The crowd roars for this household name!
This reliable star Pau Gasol does it again! A bucket with effortless precision!
This solid pro Elgin Baylor with the weak-side rebound in traffic! Incredible help!
Chris Paul, this tweener, runs the offense with next-level basketball IQ! Beautiful passing!
Kobe Bryant spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!
End of the second quarter. Chris Paul is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Little secret: Chris Paul listens to Celine Dion to focus. I repeat, Celine Dion. Back to business. The players bounce around to warm up.
Pau Gasol, this franchise guy, drops a half-court heave facing the rim! Pure artistry!
Pau Gasol, this tree of a man, gets the standing ovation! A crowd fully behind them!
Chris Paul puts ego aside! The team comes first for this All-Star caliber talent!
Jaren Jackson Jr., this dude putting the league on notice, answers every challenge! That dawg mentality never fading!
Pau Gasol, this big fella, takes the final bow! A hug with the coach! Dominant display!
Pau Gasol cries tears of joy in Jaren Jackson Jr.'s arms. Kobe Bryant is also crying but nobody knows why. While you were watching the game, I was desperately searching for my pen. Still haven't found it. Until next time! Up next: 'Kitchen Nightmares: Corporate Cafeteria.' This is gonna be good.
Vòng đấu 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
121-94 (T)
Jaren Jackson Jr., this little guy, takes the court! The standing ovation is electric!
Jaren Jackson Jr., this compact dynamo, uses every inch to deliver a floater!
Kobe Bryant, this giant, contests everything in the paint! Pure God-given talent on full display!
Pau Gasol with the outlet pass! Coast-to-coast assist! That dawg mentality on that one!
Kobe Bryant, this guy with rings on every finger, draws the double team and finds the open man! High IQ!
Halftime! Kobe Bryant looks in the mirror and shakes his head. Did you know Kobe Bryant keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. Back on the hardwood. The tension has gone up a notch.
Elgin Baylor, this player making noise, knifes through for a buzzer beater from mid-range! Wow!
Deafening noise! Chris Paul dribbles and the building shakes!
This household name Kobe Bryant unites the locker room! Silky smooth technique captain's mentality!
Kobe Bryant, this absolute unit, is on a mission! Nothing can stop this undisputed superstar right now!
Elgin Baylor, this legit talent, embraces the teammates! A finger to the lips to hush the crowd! Sweet victory!
Elgin Baylor pretends to faint from happiness. Pau Gasol pretends to call 911. Tonight I chewed through two pens. The office supply budget is going to explode. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.
Vòng đấu 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
118-98 (T)
Kobe Bryant, this 7-footer, sets the tone immediately! Natural-born leadership from the jump!
Elgin Baylor pulls up the ball with purpose! A deep three! This next-level player means business!
Chris Paul digs in defensively! Nerves of steel when the team needs stops!
This dude putting the league on notice Jaren Jackson Jr. Creates for others! Unselfish play with a killer instinct!
Jaren Jackson Jr., this small but mighty player, exploits the mismatch at the buzzer! Smart play!
Halftime! Elgin Baylor walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Did you know Elgin Baylor started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
Pau Gasol dribbles and fires a tear drop! This tree of a man lighting it up!
Elgin Baylor, this mountain of a man, gestures for more noise! The crowd goes nuts!
Pau Gasol sacrifices the body taking the charge! This multi-time All-Star ultimate teammate!
Jaren Jackson Jr., this short king, embodies the spirit of competition! What a show!
Elgin Baylor pumps the fist as the buzzer goes! This player making noise savors the win!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Jumps so high from joy he nearly touches the scoreboard. Almost. Confession: I nearly fell asleep during the second quarter. The third woke me right up. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Vòng đấu 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
119-86 (T)
This basketball god Kobe Bryant in the starting lineup! Let's see what this basketball god brings!
Pau Gasol explodes the Spalding with flair and hits a layup! Sensational!
Jaren Jackson Jr. With the no-look pass! This hooper's hooper has eyes in the back of the head!
This first-ballot legend Kobe Bryant with a vintage sky hook! The old magic is still there!
Kobe Bryant, this guy with rings on every finger, shuts down the play in the paint! Lockdown defender!
Halftime! Chris Paul is limping slightly heading off the court. Confession: Chris Paul calls mom after every loss. And every win. And also on Tuesdays. The arena lights up, the players are back. Game on.
Kobe Bryant with the tough layup through contact! This first-ballot legend won't be denied!
Pau Gasol piles it on! A bucket extends the lead! No mercy tonight!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Asks the scorer's table for the score! This established player forgot!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Throws the finger guns at the crowd! A salute to the fans after a thunderous slam!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Fades away into the tunnel with the W! This respected competitor all smiles!
Pau Gasol and Jaren Jackson Jr. Pound their chests like gorillas. The coach pretends not to know them. Tonight I chewed through two pens. The office supply budget is going to explode. We're done here. Up next: 'Top Chef: Microwave Edition.' Bon appetit.
Vòng đấu 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
112-98 (T)
Jaren Jackson Jr. Looks dialed in from the start! A killer instinct preparation showing!
Elgin Baylor dishes and scores! A deep three! This 7-footer is a problem!
Elgin Baylor with the chase-down ball recovery! What athleticism!
This legit talent Jaren Jackson Jr. Finds the open man! Assist and a bank shot!
Pau Gasol crosses over the ball out of the trap! Eyes in the back of the head under pressure!
Halftime. Pau Gasol is holding his ribs walking toward the tunnel. Little scoop: Pau Gasol logs every game in a notebook. With stars and smiley faces. At that age. The players emerge from the tunnel. Stern faces, clenched fists.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Answers back with a deep three! Next-level basketball IQ under pressure!
This max-contract guy Chris Paul turns the hostile crowd into stunned silence!
Elgin Baylor, this mammoth, boxes out for the teammate! This next-level player doing the dirty work!
Elgin Baylor dunks into the record books! This solid pro making memories!
Pau Gasol, this titan, carries the team to victory! MVP-level performance!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Does a belly slide on the court. Elgin Baylor does a back slide. The hardwood is ruined. Confession: I nearly fell asleep during the second quarter. The third woke me right up. Good night! And now, 'The Bachelor: Stray Cat Edition.' Who will find love in this dumpster?
Vòng đấu 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
107-116 (B)
Elgin Baylor takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!
Pau Gasol with a rough hook shot at the top of the key! Lack of consistency at the worst time!
This dude putting the league on notice Jaren Jackson Jr. Commits the 5-second violation! Clock management injury-prone body!
Kobe Bryant gambles for the steal and pays the price! Lack of consistency!
Jaren Jackson Jr. With iron discipline finds the angle for a floater!
Halftime whistle! Chris Paul grabs a towel and collapses on the bench. Intel: Chris Paul once called an imaginary timeout in the middle of a game. The ref actually hesitated. The players are back on the court. Here we go again!
Kobe Bryant slams the Wilson in frustration! Sometimes predictable game on full display!
A deep three attempt by Elgin Baylor falls short! Lack of consistency in the legs!
This potential GOAT Kobe Bryant attacks the closeout! Driving past the over-eager defender!
This franchise guy Chris Paul is a warrior but the body says no! The 48 regulation minutes of war!
Elgin Baylor sits alone on the bench. This legit talent processing the defeat.
Elgin Baylor clenches his left fist, unclenches, clenches again. Jaren Jackson Jr. Fidgets with his wristband nervously. During the game, I got a text from my mom: 'Stop yelling, I can hear you from here.' She lives 120 miles away. Off to bed! Or stay for 'Real Housewives of the DMV.' The line is around the block.
Vòng đấu 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
119-93 (T)
Pau Gasol, this top-tier talent, wins the opening tip! Great start for the team!
Pau Gasol catches fire! And it's a buzzer beater! Nerves of steel taking over!
Elgin Baylor, this tree of a man, recovers and contests! Never-give-up effort fueled by night-in night-out consistency!
This seasoned vet Elgin Baylor with the wraparound pass! How did that get through!
Kobe Bryant, this global icon, orchestrates the delay game! Nerves of steel in action!
Halftime! Elgin Baylor walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Intel: Elgin Baylor asked Denver Horse-Track for their energy drink recipe. They refused. Tipoff! The ref blows the whistle, the ball is in the air.
Elgin Baylor, this tree of a man, rises above and hammers an alley-oop!
Elgin Baylor explodes and the crowd chants the name! Listen to that noise!
Chris Paul, this do-it-all player, sets the perfect screen! Eyes in the back of the head for the team!
This seasoned vet Elgin Baylor channels the inner champion! Next-level basketball IQ at its peak!
That's the game! Pau Gasol finishes with a monster performance! This max-contract guy victorious!
Chris Paul hugs the mascot. Kobe Bryant hugs the referee. Awkward. I spent the evening explaining basketball rules to my new intern. He still thinks you can walk with the ball. That's all for tonight. And now: 'Deadliest Catch: Rush Hour on the Beltway.' Documentary.
Vòng đấu 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
99-103 (B)
This bonafide star Chris Paul opens the scoring! A free throw! Early advantage!
Chris Paul with an incredible thunderous slam from downtown! Standing ovation!
Elgin Baylor turns the head and loses the man! This player on the come-up napping defensively!
Elgin Baylor, this long boy, gets stuffed trying a fadeaway jumper! Denied!
Elgin Baylor, this 7-footer, refuses to die! A reverse layup keeps the dream alive!
Well-deserved break. Jaren Jackson Jr. Looks like someone who just ran a marathon. Little scoop: Jaren Jackson Jr. Tried to bribe the DJ to play his song. The DJ agreed. Nobody liked it. We're off again! The crowd chants the team's name.
Pau Gasol, this giant, forces a bad shot in the extra period! Tendency to force bad shots!
This certified GOAT candidate Kobe Bryant can't believe the call! Arguing with the ref!
Pau Gasol, this max-contract guy, has been building to this all game! At the last second!
Elgin Baylor, this solid pro, misses the potential game-winner! Limited stamina!
This living legend Kobe Bryant stares at the scoreboard. Not the outcome this living legend wanted.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Walks head down toward the tunnel. Kobe Bryant drags his feet behind, shoulders slumped. During the break, I tried doing crunches behind the console. My back remembers. Off to bed! Or stay for 'Real Housewives of the DMV.' The line is around the block.
Vòng đấu 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
97-115 (B)
And we're underway! Chris Paul touches the basketball first! This world-class player looks eager!
Pau Gasol forces a buzzer beater at the top of the key! This elite player trying too hard!
Jaren Jackson Jr. With the lazy pass! Tendency to force bad shots leading to easy points!
Pau Gasol, this oversized freak, gets exploited in the switch! Lack of consistency exposed in the mismatch!
This bonafide star Chris Paul finishes with authority! A layup off the pick and roll!
Finally a breather. Kobe Bryant has calf cramps, the physio rushes over. I've been told Kobe Bryant always puts his left shoe on first. The one day he switched, gave up 40 points. Resetting the counters for this second half. Well, not really.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Dribbles the towel! This respected competitor showing limited stamina!
Elgin Baylor with the off-balance thunderous slam! This respected competitor couldn't set the feet!
This basketball god Kobe Bryant runs the pick-and-pop to perfection! Tactical mastery!
Elgin Baylor takes off but the legs won't cooperate! Hot head catching up!
Chris Paul penetrates to the tunnel in disappointment. This top-tier talent will learn from this.
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s brow is furrowed, lips pressed thin. Elgin Baylor breathes through his nose, hard, steady, trying to calm down. Behind the scenes, the cameraman told me I was making faces during free throws. I had no idea. We're done here. Up next: 'Top Chef: Microwave Edition.' Bon appetit.
Vòng đấu 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
84-114 (B)
This guy with a proven track record Elgin Baylor catches the Spalding early and goes to work! Opening salvo!
Kobe Bryant forces a bad scoop layup! This undisputed superstar needs to trust teammates!
Pau Gasol fires away the damn ball right to the defense! Costly mistake by this All-Star caliber talent!
Pau Gasol overcommits and gets beat! Hot head when reading the play!
Chris Paul glares at the scoreboard! This franchise guy not happy with the situation!
Halftime whistle! Kobe Bryant grabs a towel and collapses on the bench. Anecdote of the day: Kobe Bryant forgot his shorts on the last road trip. Played in borrowed shorts two sizes too big. The players emerge from the tunnel. Stern faces, clenched fists.
Jaren Jackson Jr., this low-to-the-ground speedster, double-clutches and misses! Indecision from this seasoned vet!
Kobe Bryant, this tree of a man, with tired legs from the right corner! Hot head slowing this potential GOAT down!
This max-contract guy Pau Gasol gets pickpocketed at the buzzer! Sloppy handling!
Jaren Jackson Jr., this guy with a proven track record, refuses to high-five! Heavy feet hurting the chemistry!
Jaren Jackson Jr., this lightning-quick little man, trudges off the temple of basketball. Lessons to take from this one.
Chris Paul walks head down toward the tunnel. Pau Gasol drags his feet behind, shoulders slumped. My evening in summary: yell, drink coffee, yell again, spill the coffee, yell some more. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.
Vòng đấu 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
101-119 (B)
Elgin Baylor, this colossus, announced to huge cheers! An incredible energy!
A euro-step from Elgin Baylor hits the iron! Limited stamina under the spotlight!
Chris Paul, this combo guard, gets stripped at the top of the key! Injury-prone body exposed!
Jaren Jackson Jr. Gets burned on the drive! Occasional mental lapses in lateral movement!
This top-tier talent Pau Gasol with a beautiful tear drop off the pick and roll! Poetry in motion!
Well-deserved break. Pau Gasol looks like someone who just ran a marathon. Anecdote of the day: Pau Gasol forgot his shorts on the last road trip. Played in borrowed shorts two sizes too big. Alright, it's time. The second half waits for no one.
Pau Gasol, this world-class player, barks at the teammate! Defense that's basically a suggestion taking over!
Kobe Bryant fires a buzzer beater off the pick and roll but can't connect! Tendency to force bad shots showing!
This first-ballot legend Kobe Bryant recognizes the zone and attacks the gap! Genius!
Elgin Baylor misses from fatigue! This up-and-coming baller can't get the elevation from the left corner!
This franchise guy Chris Paul congratulates the opponent. Class in defeat from this franchise guy.
Pau Gasol punches his locker when he gets to the locker room. Jaren Jackson Jr. Slides down the wall to the floor. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. That's a wrap for tonight. Coming up: 'The Amazing Race: Subway Line 13.' Viewer discretion advised.
Vòng đấu 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
101-113 (B)
Pau Gasol takes off with energy from the opening whistle! This bonafide star locked in!
This established player Elgin Baylor whiffs on an off-balance shot! The crowd groans!
Kobe Bryant with a wild pass that sails out! This undisputed superstar giving it away!
Pau Gasol loses the screen battle! Defense that's basically a suggestion around the picks!
Elgin Baylor scores at will! A reverse layup facing the rim! This established player domination!
Time to breathe. Chris Paul has both hands on both knees, completely cooked. I've been told Chris Paul always puts his left shoe on first. The one day he switched, gave up 40 points. The show goes on. Players take position. Silence. Whistle.
Pau Gasol, this guy everybody knows, with the frustrated foul! Ego the size of Texas in tough moments!
Jaren Jackson Jr., this player making noise, fumbles the finish at the top of the key! Back to the drawing board!
Elgin Baylor, this legit talent, times the cut perfectly! Backdoor for a layup!
This solid pro Elgin Baylor calls for a sub! Can't go anymore! Lack of consistency taking its toll!
Pau Gasol, this big-name player, takes the loss hard. Limited stamina at the wrong moments.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Is the last one off the court, shoulders hunched. Elgin Baylor waits at the tunnel entrance. My evening in one word? Epic. In two words? Epic and loud. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.
My Team ends the season #9 with a 7W-8L record. Season MVP: Pau Gasol.
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