Chapter 1552 The Final Battle Is Also a Battle of Revenge!
"31 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals, 29 points, 12 assists, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks. These are the statistics Ji Feng scored when facing the Spurs and Clippers. Ji Feng was also the Lakers player who performed best in these two games. ”
"Not only that, the entire Lakers team is in great shape. Kobe averaged 25 points, 7 assists, 7 steals and 4 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 56.4%. Gasol averaged 14 points and 13 rebounds per game. The three core players of the Lakers collectively showed their strength, winning 6 consecutive games. Victory will come naturally.”
In the CCTV live broadcast room, after the game between the Lakers and Clippers, in a program titled "Who can stop the Lakers from winning 70 games," Yang Yi, a guest, analyzed.
"Yes, it is indeed the case. The Lakers have tried their best to make adjustments since 6 games and 3 losses. The current state is a bit back to the time last season. The gods are killing the gods and the Buddhas are killing the Buddhas. Several strong teams in the playoffs have failed. A disastrous defeat at the hands of the Lakers, and 69 wins in three consecutive seasons is shocking." Yu Jia did not hide his admiration at all.
No way, 69 wins in three seasons is just a legendary thing. Jordan, who was known as the God of Basketball, led the Bulls, known as the strongest dynasty in history, but they failed to achieve it. After 72 wins and 69 wins, In the third season, the record also dropped to 62 wins, which shows how difficult it is to maintain such a strong competitiveness for a long time.
He once thought that maybe there would be a team that could do it in the future, but he never dreamed that the person leading everything would be a Chinese with black hair and yellow skin. This kind of national and national pride cannot be experienced personally. It's hard to feel the same way at first.
"Now the regular season has finally reached the final round, and it has reached the ultimate suspense of this season, which is whether the Lakers can complete it. No team has ever completed it. No, it is a miracle that is unimaginable. Then It means finishing with 70 wins, thus completing the record of 70 wins for three consecutive seasons," Yang Yi said, and then gave his prediction:
"I think the chance is very good, at least 80%. In fact, I think it's 100%. The Lakers are in great shape. As long as they can play at the level they have in these games, victory is basically within their grasp."
"I think we still can't be careless. Although I also hope that the Lakers can do it, this last opponent is not an ordinary person. If we fail to win, it is normal." Yu Jia said that he refused to poison the milk, and everything is still the same. Be low-key.
However, Yu Jia's words are not unreasonable. This is all because the Lakers' opponent in the last battle is the Phoenix Suns!
This is the biggest defeat for the Lakers this season, and it is also the team's biggest away defeat in three seasons!
Indeed, after the Lakers won a record 69 wins, the world's attention once again focused on the Lakers, Staples, and the Lakers' rival Suns!
Undoubtedly, this matchup was originally the focus of the game, because the previous grievances between the Lakers and the Suns added a lot of highlights.
There are only 30 teams in the league, so there are more or less stories between each two teams, but the vast majority of teams are not as tangled and full of magic as the history of grudges between the Lakers and Suns.
The Lakers defeated the Suns twice this season, but six games ago, it was the Suns that gave the Lakers their biggest defeat of the season, and made the Lakers the target of public criticism. However, the Suns, who defeated the Lakers, instead advanced all the way, catching up from fifth place. At third place, they pushed the Nuggets down. This was the first time in many years that the Suns ranked among the top three in the Western Conference.
Undoubtedly, the third game between the Lakers and the Suns directly changed the pattern of the Western Conference and even the entire league!
Of course, the history of these two teams is not as simple as the regular season. The best-of-seven playoffs are a place where grudges can arise.
As mortal enemies in the same Pacific Division, the history of these two teams can be traced back several years. In the 2006 playoffs, the two teams were the same opponent. The Lakers took a 3-1 lead under the leadership of Kobe, but the magical Nash led the Suns to pull off three consecutive games and stage a major reversal.
The two sides met again in the next playoffs, and the Suns still blocked the Lakers from advancing.
In addition to these, there are also the famous Bell locking Kobe, the competition between Nash and Kobe for MVP, and O'Neal also became a member of the Suns last season.
In short, countless grievances make this final battle full of highlights.
NBA officials naturally would not miss this opportunity. Before the game, all kinds of publicity methods had been used. Even in Los Angeles, this duel was exaggerated into a "battle of revenge"!
Various industry insiders have also come forward to make their own predictions for this game.
Barkley said: "Although I'm sorry for the Lakers, I naturally hope the Suns win. To be honest, this year is the most promising year for the Suns in recent years. Nash is no longer young. This season is their best chance to defeat the Lakers. Everything is possible."
And his partner Smith supported the Lakers: "Lakers, because I can't wait to see 70 wins appear again. This is definitely a great moment. If I miss it, I don't know when I will win again. Maybe I will I can’t wait any longer.”
The funniest thing is O'Neal. When facing two old clubs, he directly expressed his hope that the two teams would tie, and then directly join forces to enter the playoffs and meet in the Western Conference Finals.
"How about it, I have written the script. The Lakers will fight the Suns in 7 games and win the championship with us (Cavaliers). Then of course the champion will be me! As for this game, oh, I hope to see 70 wins, So sorry Steve, I support the Lakers."
O'Neal's show-off interview also slightly relieved the tense atmosphere before the war, but no one thought that O'Neal's script was actually half correct...
And in this atmosphere, April 16th has arrived!
This is the last day of the NBA regular season this season. After this round, all 82 NBA games will be over. This game is also related to the NBA playoff spots and final ranking!
But the most eye-catching thing is naturally the focus showdown between Staples!
In the locker room before the game, the Lakers players were solemn for a long time. Although they have set records repeatedly in the past week and a half, no team in the rankings can threaten their position. They have established themselves as No. 1 in the Western Conference 18 rounds in advance. The throne of One.
But tonight was still different.
Not only because of 70 wins, but also because they want to defeat the Suns to complete their own redemption.
No one has forgotten that 20-point defeat. Tonight is their best chance for revenge!
"Let's go, guys, let's blow this place up tonight!" Ji Feng yelled in the tunnel, and then rushed into the stadium at the head of the crowd!
At this time, Staples has already shined!
Not only were there many big-name celebrities from Hollywood, but the celebrities also appeared neatly. Hundreds of media lined up on the sidelines, making the scene as grand as the finals.
Players appear.
Scramble!