Chapter 1283 The First Chinese Derby in the Playoffs!

"Congratulations Rocket!"

"Congratulations Rocket!"

Immediately after the game ended, the commentators sent blessings to the Rockets. Yang Yi and Yu Jia even hugged affectionately in the live broadcast room. This moment can be regarded as witnessing history.

The Rockets ended their sixth game of the playoffs at their home stadium, Toyota Center.

Cleanly and without any suspense, the young Blazers fell in the first round of the playoffs, and the Rockets finally made it to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time in many years!

This is definitely a day worth remembering, especially for Dayao and Tracy McGrady. Looking at their excitement on the sidelines at this moment, you will understand that breaking through the first round is really different for them.

The first is Dayao. Breaking through the first round of the playoffs this time is the first time Dayao has broken through the first round in his career since he landed with the Rockets in 2003. Yao's name finally passed away today!

The one who is happier is none other than McGrady. As the former league scoring champion and the former successor to Jordan, he is known as the most talented man in the new century. Together with Kobe, Iverson, and Carter, he is collectively known as one of the four shooting guards. The man finally took off his first-round tour today.

Although McGrady has always been praised for his personal strength, his ability to lead the team has been criticized and never recognized. Ultimately, this is due to the fact that he never led the team beyond the first round of the playoffs, whether with the Raptors or the Magic. , or when he came to the Rockets, this curse always followed him, and it almost became his heartache.

The first round of wheat has also become the biggest weapon for the majority of black fans to ridicule him. He even said the famous saying to reporters after leading the Jazz 2-0 in the first round of the Western Conference in 2006: "I am already studying the semifinals." "The opponent" has also been circulating after the Jazz came back 4-2. In the past few years, it is definitely a negative example of being fooled instead of showing off. As long as any team takes the lead, it will be used as a joke, and even one day It will also spread to the e-sports world because of a certain person and use his residual enthusiasm...

But today, McGrady and Dai Yao finally broke the curse of this round together, which is definitely worth celebrating!

Well... although he did not play in this game, and there were bad rumors that he might be reimbursed in the playoffs due to injury, but at least he also played a few playoff games this season, and also played for the Rockets in the regular season. He has made a contribution, so he can barely be counted as breaking the curse.

(In reality, McGrady was reimbursed after about 35 games in the regular season and did not play a game in the playoffs. Therefore, although the Rockets passed the first round, McGrady was still ridiculed as McGrady. This name even followed him until he retired. Let’s give him a happy ending here, and McGrady will continue to be reimbursed and return to history.)

"The Rockets won and entered the second round. My youth is over."

"I finally won. This time I am not the protagonist who was reversed and overturned! It's great!"

"Dayao is awesome! The Lakers are waiting for you!"

"It's such a pity for the Trail Blazers, Roy, Adelaide, don't worry, let's make a comeback next year!"

On the Internet, netizens from all walks of life also expressed their opinions.

This game had a great impact around the world, and major media reported on it.

"The rocket takes off! The 6-year wait has finally become a reality!" - ESPN.

"Yao Mai's new history! The Rockets passed the first round!" - Tencent Sports.

"The Trail Blazers were unable to resist, and the Rockets finally returned to the Western Conference semifinals!" - Houston Sports News.

In addition to paying attention to the Rockets' promotion, many media have focused on the next round of showdown between the Lakers and Rockets!

"The Rockets and Lakers meet in the Western Conference semifinals. The first Chinese Derby in history is about to be staged in the NBA!" Zhalang Sports.

"Historic moment! Chinese players meet for the Western Conference semifinals!" - Los Angeles News.

Su Qun wrote in his column: "A great game. The Rockets achieved their goal for many years midway. After defeating the Trail Blazers, they also met the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. This is how many fans are waiting for the start of the playoffs. This is a matchup that I have been looking forward to before. Although McGrady is missing, the confrontation between Ji Feng and Dayao, Kobe and Artest is still full of highlights. Coupled with the presence of Sun Yue, this series also has the most Chinese players. I can’t wait for this series!”

When Dayao was interviewed after the game, he also shouted to Ji Feng from a distance: "It has been more than a year, and this day has finally come! Wait for me in Los Angeles!"

Ji Feng also posted an animation picture of the Lakers and Rockets on social networks, and the meaning is self-evident.

Maybe Stern didn't expect that an unprecedented playoff China Derby would become the hottest topic in the NBA at the moment. Even in the United States, the game between the Rockets and the Lakers has become the most anticipated series for most fans.

Oh, by the way, after defeating the Trail Blazers, the Rockets also became the last team to advance in the Western Conference. The first three teams were the Lakers 4-0 elimination of the Jazz, the Nuggets 4-1 victory over the Hornets, and the Mavericks 4-1. Beat the Spurs.

The matchups in the Western Conference semifinals are the Lakers vs. Rockets, and the Nuggets vs. Mavericks!

The Western Conference once again showed its magical side. The regular season was in full swing and it felt like everyone was 50-50 against everyone else. But once they came to the playoffs and showed their trump cards, the gap in strength suddenly widened. Just like the season, the first round of the Western Conference ended in 6 games.

It is worth mentioning that the situation in the East and West is exactly the opposite. In the regular season, the strength of each team is very different. There is no need to compare in the playoffs. But once the playoffs come, everything changes. The one that can be played is 55!

When all four teams in the Rockets' advance to the Western Conference semifinals were confirmed, only one team in the Eastern Conference was confirmed to advance, and that was the Cavaliers, who swept the Pistons 4-0. All other teams were surprisingly inseparable.

Let’s start with the least unexpected showdown between the Hawks and the Heat. This series was considered the most suspenseful showdown before the game. After all, one of the two teams was fourth and the other fifth, and the Hawks only won two more games than the Heat. In the regular season, the score was 2-2 in the 4 games. The two teams each maintained their home court. It can be said that there is almost no gap in strength.

The current series of this series has proved that the prediction before the game was correct. The Hawks and Heat tied 2-2 in the first four games, and then each won their own home games. Now the score is tied 3-3. , the last game will be played at the Eagles' home court on May 4th.

The most surprising thing must belong to the Celtics. Last season, the Celtics, who had the Big Three, had to fight the Hawks for 7 games in the first round before they finally passed the test. This time, they encountered the most difficult situation after many years. The new team Bulls returned to the playoffs. This round before the game was hailed as one of the least suspenseful games. Although Garnett was missing, no matter whether it was players, coaches or experience, the Bulls could not compete with the Celtics. Even the Bulls' own fans didn't have any hope because they thought they were just there to gain experience.

However, the Celtics made the same old mistake again. They lost the first game, and then managed to fight the Bulls 2-2, but lost the crucial fifth game in the Battle of Tianwang Mountain, which surprised everyone. The Green Army will not kneel down at this time.

However, they still tied the score tenaciously in the away game, 3-3. The Green Army is still familiar with the formula after a year.

As for the Magic, they may have been too stimulated by Ji Feng. After leading 2-0, Howard withered for two games and was tied by the 76ers. However, in the next two games, Howard recovered. One day after the Rockets advanced, the Magic Successfully eliminated the opponent 4-2 and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals!