Chapter 472:

? Other series have also won and lost, the Timberwolves eliminated the Mavericks 4-2.
The match between the two star power forwards is striking. Garnett VS Nowitzki has the upper hand, mainly on the defensive end.
Nowitzki can't resist the "Wolf King" when he's in good shape, but he has only been hit by 30.8% and 38.5% in two games. He scored 15 points and 17 points respectively. Fiasco ended.
"Alien" Sam Kassel is also an important player for the Timberwolves to break the first round of the spell. He averaged 20 points and 6 assists in the series with a 57.1% shooting rate.
Although Nash scored 16 + 7 with 44.7% field goal percentage and 41% three-point field goal percentage, his shortcomings were still criticized, his body was fragile and there was no defense, and his turnover was high.
At this time, the Mavericks boss Cuban decided that Nash was useless. Although a good point guard in the free market was hard to find, he only planned to give Nash a lower offer and accept Nash's decision.
The Spurs eliminated the Kings 4-2. Duncan overwhelmed Weber and Brad Miller. The veteran Divac could not move, and Parker and Ginobili were mad at the start.
Weber averaged only 18.5 points in 17.1 attempts per game. Duncan's face was completely lost. Many fans called him a "soft egg" at the king's home court. After knee surgery, Weber lost his explosive power and could no longer compare with Duncan. This summer, the top priority for the Kings management is to trade Weber out of the team.
The next round of the Western Conference is the Suns VS Lakers, Spurs VS Timberwolves.
In the Eastern Series, the Pacers swept the Celtics 4-0, the Pistons swept the Knicks 4-0, the Nets eliminated the Hornets 4-1, and the Heat eliminated the Bucks 4-2.
The second round in the East is the Pacers VS Heat, the Nets VS Pistons.
Dwyane Wade, who averaged 20 + 6 per game in the playoffs, finally entered the media's field of vision, and his exposure increased greatly. He played better in the playoffs than in the regular season, and has become the core of the Heat's outside line. It is the only high-ranking rookie left in 2003.
Before the start of the game, the reporters interviewed the teams, hoping to see saliva battles and increase gimmicks.
The West is far more concerned than the East. Duncan VS Garnett is the duel between the league's best active power forwards. Guo Xu VS Kobe and O'Neal are the duels between the "Lakers Big Three".
The Eastern Conference playoffs are a bit boring. The few players who are best at scoring have been eliminated. The remaining four teams all rely on team basketball to win. The Pacers ’Jermaine O’Neal averages 20 + 10 per game. The best looking person.
Facing the old acquaintance reporter Audrey Jones, Guo Xu confidently said: "There is no doubt that the Sun will advance, I am quite sure of this. The Lakers have many friends of mine, but since I met me in the playoffs, I will not be merciful, so I am sorry to them here. "
Audrey asked: "How many games do you think the Sun can advance?"
Guo Xu shook his head: "I dare not say this, let's see the state."
In fact, he felt that the sun could sweep the Lakers. Some were more hurtful than swear words. He didn't want to say it.
The restraint of the Suns against the Lakers during the regular season was already obvious. Guo Xu also watched Peyton's performance against the Grizzlies in the first round. The veteran's matchup with him was a colander, and his pace was slow enough to prevent Jason Williams.
As for backup point guard Fisher, hehe ...
The Lakers can win the game by virtue of their efforts. It is the energy that the veterans desire for the championship. The combination of OK for the face bursts. Never underestimate the heart of a championship. But no matter how desperate they are, it will definitely be uncomfortable for a speed team like Sun. Guo Xu talked to O'Neill during the regular season. The Suns' lineup in summer is aimed at the Lakers and Spurs.
Audrey asked: "Which team are you optimistic about the Sun meeting with in the Western Conference?"
"I'm optimistic about the Timberwolves' promotion, their lineup is obviously better than the Spurs, of course, the Spurs also have a chance, because there is Duncan."
This year's Spurs' defense is still outstanding, but the attacking power is the bottom of the league, averaging only 91.5 points per game, not a balanced team. The Spurs lack Stephen Jackson outside, center Nestorovic is just a normal blue collar, not like David Robinson can open up space, forward Marek Rose is injured, sophomore Ginobili is not a star.
Facing this year's Spurs, if the Timberwolves "three-headed monster" Gaszebiak can't win, it would be too shameful. If the Suns played this Spurs last season, 80% of them will make it to the finals.
A reporter also interviewed the Lakers star, let them predict the outcome.
O'Neill said: "I don't know, just look at it. In the regular season, the Sun is really strong, but we will not easily admit defeat, we have to fight for honor."
Kobe said: "I don't think the Lakers will be eliminated. Our players have rich experience in the playoffs and know how to win. The playoffs are different from the regular season."
The tone of the two is rare, and they both feel that the Lakers are at a disadvantage.
The coach "Zen Master" Phil Jackson also did not have much confidence and refused to predict the game. The coaching staff had a meeting to discuss tactics. It was clear how difficult this series was. Under the same situation of blind play, the Suns and Guo Xu all had the upper hand.
On May 2, the first game between the two sides took place in Phoenix, and the Suns had all the home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Guo Xu received the warmest applause from the players on both sides. He used the magnesium powder method to instantly ignite the audience's atmosphere. A group of fans shouted MVP!
CCTV5 live game, Zhang reasonable said: "This action of Guo Xu at home is really domineering and kingly. The rookie James' nickname is the emperor this year. I think Guo Xu is more like an emperor than him. The Cavaliers did not even enter the playoffs. And 36 wins in the East will make the playoffs. "
Xu Jicheng said: "Many stars in the NBA have their own signature moves, and many of these actions have become classics when they retire. For high-level games like the NBA, it is a common behavior for players to rub some magnesium powder before the game. But only Guo Xu turned this into his signature action, hoping he can continue to do it. "
Guo Xu really intends to do it all the time. He has always used classics for the classics. There is nothing embarrassing.
Looking at the Cavaliers lineup, it's not too surprising that James couldn't make the playoffs in the first two seasons. A person who can't win the ball interacts with fans in this way (pretending to be B). It's too low-key.
Come to think of it, he was abused at home by 2,30 minutes after the magnesium powder was sprinkled at home ... The previous life often happened ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Zhang reasonable said: "O'Neill said in an interview that if someone replaces himself To become the strongest player in the league, he hopes that this person is Guo Xu, and he is very happy that this person is Guo Xu, not Kobe Bryant, appointed by Jordan. "
Xu Jicheng said: "Kobe is often selected as the best defensive lineup, the data is not bad, but I think he and Guo Xu can not compare at all, the gap in leadership ability is very obvious."
Zhang reasonable smiled: "I think the biggest gap between Kobe and Guo Xu is not on the court, but in the locker room. Guo Xu had a good relationship with everyone when he was in the Lakers, including Kobe. When he arrived at the Sun, he had a relationship with his teammates. Very good. Everyone often has collective activities. Now Kobe offends both O’Neal and Malone, and it seems that the relationship with Payton is not very good.

Can people with this character be called the strongest? How can there be the core that splits the team? Had O'Neill hired two star veterans, the Lakers might consider breaking up in the middle of the season.
After the players warmed up, the Suns started: Guo Xu, Raja Bell, Marion, Haslem, Stardamer.
Lakers start: Payton, Kobe, George, Malone, O'Neal.