Chapter 1755: Entanglement Between Grudges and Grudges, Who Is in Charge?
There is no doubt that all the confrontations between the four groups in the East and West are interesting, whether it is the Grizzlies, who have historically entered the semi-finals of the conference with the power of Black Seven, against the Mavericks, or the Hawks, who have proved their strength by defeating the Magic. The Bulls led by the Blooming Wind City Rose are both matchups worth watching.
Of course, the other two sets of confrontations are even more eye-catching.
In the East, James, who brought his talents to Miami, could not escape a fateful encounter. In circles, a year later, the team has changed, his teammates have changed, but James still encountered you. �
The old and new Big Three are finally going to meet in the playoffs. This is of course a big event in the basketball world. Since the Big Three were formed in 2008, the Celtics have been dominating the Eastern Conference. Their results in reaching the Finals twice in three years are very impressive. , if they hadn't encountered the perverted Lakers, maybe the Green Army would have won their 17th championship in team history.
As the ruled party, none of the Heat's Big Three could escape the sanctions imposed by the Celtics.
Bosh and Wade are better, because due to the strength of their teams, they often say goodbye to the playoffs and go home to fish without meeting the Celtics, or they don't have anything to do in the playoffs at all. Like the fans, when others ask what they think about the playoffs, they can only answer whether they sit or stand.
But Lao Zhan is different.
The time goes back to 2008, when James led the team to the finals with a single core. Although he was swept out by the Spurs, James, who reached the finals at the age of only 22, is undoubtedly the son of the future in people's mouth.
In 2008, just when James wanted to show off his power and return to the Finals, the Green Army took action.
In the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in 2008, the Celtics had a luxurious Big Four lineup of Garnett, Pierce, Ray Allen and Rondo. The Celtics won 2 consecutive games at home, and the Cavaliers' total score 0:2 behind.
But the Cavaliers returned home and immediately tied the score in two consecutive games. Both sides maintained their home court advantage in the crucial fifth and sixth games. The series was tied at 3-3. In the crucial seventh game, James gave everything he had and scored 45 points. Unfortunately, It's hard to hold the sky with just one hand. On the other hand, Pierce, the Celtics player, also scored 41 points. Coupled with the performance of other players, he narrowly defeated the Cavaliers 97-92 and finally eliminated the Cavaliers 4-3.
Since then, the gap between Pierce and James has been forged. Although James scored 45 points in the tiebreaker with a 48.3% shooting percentage, he could not cover up that he only shot 35.5% in that series. With a shooting percentage of 23.1% and a three-point shooting percentage of 23.1%, James, who has always been known for his efficient offense, was defended by the Big Three and became the "Iron King".
The scene where the two clashed in seven games is still fresh in people's minds.
In the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinals, James faced the Celtics in the playoffs for the second time in his career, but he still could not change the bad luck of being eliminated with a score of 2-4.
Although James averaged 26.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.3 blocks in 6 games with a 44.7% field goal percentage, Rajon Rondo averaged 54.1% field goal percentage. 20.7 points and 11.8 assists, becoming the winner.
The Cavaliers, who had the best regular season record in the league for two consecutive years, failed to reach the finals. After being eliminated by the Celtics again, it directly led to James' "decision" to go to Miami to embrace Devin Wade and Chris- Bosh.
This year, James and the Celtics met again in this round of the playoffs, the third time in four years. This must be a special fate.
And this time, what will be the outcome is what people are most concerned about.
The last set of confrontations is equally tempting. A year later, the Thunder and the Lakers reunited in the second round of the playoffs. Last season, the young trio was easily torn apart by the Lakers, 4-0. Durant experienced the Lakers. Powerful and terrifying.
But this time, the Thunder were even stronger. They reached the top four in the Western Conference, and Durant once again stood in front of Ji Feng.
This may also be fate, although Ji Feng has always denied the fact that he and Adu are destined...
But what is supposed to come will come.
Time has entered May. Because of the sweep, the Lakers have enough time to prepare for the second round of the playoffs. The Lakers obviously pay more attention to the Thunder than the Hornets. After all, the Thunder today are really different.
Youth means unlimited possibilities, and the Thunder's growth this year has blinded everyone's eyes.
The first to bear the brunt is naturally Durant. He has finally changed from a guy with a low scoring rate to a killer from the outside. Although his average of 29.8 points per game has dropped this season, he averages 52.4% field goal percentage and 44% three-point shooting. Both point and field goal percentages reached career highs.
The reason for his scoring decline is not his own problem, but the rise of Westbrook.
After entering the league, Westbrook has always been a rough guy with a single style of play, poor shooting ability, worrying passing choices, and has been criticized for his blind shots at critical moments.
However, this season, Westbrook... is still so rough, and his shot selection is still worrying, but he has become one of the top ten point guards in the league, because his physical fitness is so amazing, and he is the best player in the league besides Rose. An explosive guy, he can beat most of the league's backcourt players with his physical fitness alone!
Then there is Harden, who is growing a big beard. Although his habit of loving nightclubs has not changed, as the Thunder's sixth man, he plays a very important role in the transition period. When these three people are on the court at the same time, the Thunder's offensive ability reaches its peak. With Harden's deterrence on the outside, Durant and Westbrook are even more at home.
In addition, this year the Thunder traded for Green Army star Perkins and inside partner Ibaka, which solved the Thunder's inside problem at once, which also doubled their strength.
As Durant said after scoring 41 points in Game 5 to eliminate the Nuggets: "This is the first time I feel confident in the playoffs, this is the playoffs, to be able to lead the team in the fourth quarter. It feels great to come back and make the cut.”
As for facing the Lakers, Durant is more confident than last year: "At least I won't be swept this time."
Adu said with a smile, but everyone knows that not being swept is definitely not the goal of this Thunder, and they must have the hope of counterattack in their hearts!
But will the Lakers give them a chance?
Inside the Lakers locker room…
"They are coming with such force..." Farmar clicked his tongue while looking at the newspaper.
"They are now a strong emerging team and they are young. Of course they want to do something. This is not surprising." Gasol spread his hands.
"But we are not prepared to give them victory. Anyone who blocks four consecutive championships will be killed!" Bynum said as usual.
"Then it depends on our core player Ji." Kobe patted Ji Feng on the shoulder: "I heard they call Adu a new generation scoring machine."
"Hehe, let him know that even the scoring machine will run out of gas one day." Ji Feng said with a faint smile.