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Chapter 376 CCTV rebroadcast, Lakers vs. Clippers in Western Conference Finals
The Western Conference Finals became the Los Angeles Derby, which was actually expected by many people before the start of the season.

With James and Leonard, the Clippers definitely have the strength to win the championship. The Lakers, the defending champion last season, basically have all the players this season, except for some role players. The decline in overall strength is not very obvious. The two teams joined hands The possibility of reaching the Western Conference Finals is extremely high.

However, when these two teams meet in the Western Conference finals, not many people can judge who will win. At present, people generally agree that it is a [-]-[-] split. It is not surprising which of the two teams will eventually reach the finals.

The overall lineup of the Lakers is more complete. Wang Feng leads the team as a top star, supplemented by Butler, Ingram and other outstanding players, and has a high fault tolerance rate.

The Clippers have the combination of James + Leonard. Although Leonard lost to the Lakers in the Raptors last season and failed to win the championship and FMVP, it is only about his historical status. It has no effect on Leonard's own strength.

At this time, Leonard can definitely be ranked in the top ten in the league in terms of strength, while James can be ranked in the top five or even the top three.

This is definitely a more intense matchup than the Bucks VS Nets in the Eastern Conference Finals!
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On May 5th, in Los Angeles, in the Staples Center, the home court shared by the Lakers and Clippers, the G14 series of the Western Conference Finals began!

This much-anticipated battle has also attracted live broadcasts from many media, including but not limited to TNT, ESPN and other TV stations.

The most worth mentioning among them is the live broadcast of the game by Huaguo Sports Channel.

Since the Mogou incident, Huaguo Sports Channel has urgently stopped all NBA live broadcasts, with an extremely tough attitude, and more than half a year has passed without knowing it.

During this period, the NBA in China can only spread through some sports portals, and the impact is not 01:30.

The sudden live broadcast announcement of Huaguo Sports surprised many Huaguo fans, but Wang Feng was not among them.

As a traveler, he knows very well that in another time and space, Huaguo Sports Channel also chose to broadcast two NBA games live in 2020. Both games are the NBA Finals, that is, the Lakers VS Heat series.

However, after that, Huaguo Sports continued to suspend all NBA games, and did not gradually open until a year later.

Although the time period is slightly different from another time and space, it is after all the Lakers led by Wang Feng in the Western Conference Finals. Even Huaguo Sports, which is an insignificant final such as the Lakers VS Heat, has broadcast it. How could it not be given to Wang Feng? Huaguo's basketball face?

"Hello, audience friends, welcome to the first game of the Western Conference finals of the NBA playoffs. I am the guest commentator of this game, Yu Gui..."

The familiar opening remarks made many viewers in front of the TV feel nostalgic.

Whether it is the picture in front of the TV or the long-lost voice of the guest commentator, most fans have not seen or heard it for more than half a year.

Huaguo Sports Channel chose to suspend the NBA's decision, as long as there is no disapproval from Huaguo fans, after all, the country's righteousness comes first, and everything must be sidelined.

But now that Huaguo Sports has announced the rebroadcast, it would be great for everyone to get together to watch Wang Feng's playoffs, and by the way, they can also scold the mouse shit, Mogou, so happy.

"The players from both sides are already warming up on the field. We can see that the Staples Center is already a sea of ​​golden yellow. All the fans are wearing golden T-shirts to support their home team, the Los Angeles Lakers..."

On the court, between warm-ups, Wang Feng and James greeted each other.

"Unexpectedly, after last season, we met again in the playoffs."

James looked at Wang Feng and shook his head, "I still remember the scene of being eliminated by you in the first round of last season. It was really a not-so-good experience."

In the 18-19 season, James first joined the Clippers and led the team to enter the playoffs with the eighth place in the Western Conference. Then they were eliminated by the Lakers in the first round. This is the first time that James has missed the NBA Finals since the 2010-2011 season. The myth of reaching the finals for eight consecutive years ended here.

But this can't be blamed on Wang Feng. Even if the Clippers didn't meet the Lakers in the first round, it would be difficult for them to go far in the playoffs.

The Warriors, Rockets, Trail Blazers and other strong teams can't beat any of them.

The Clippers team led by James with a single core is limited in strength. It is not bad if they did not even make the playoffs after coming to the Lakers in another time and space.

"Don't worry, this time will make your memory even deeper."

Wang Feng chuckled and said lightly.

James choked on Wang Feng and was taken aback for a while, not knowing how to respond.

Wang Feng is not a smooth-faced person like James, who will make trouble for you in the front, and be worthy of you as a brother who talks and laughs with you later.

Although such a person can actually get along well in society, a man must be able to bend and stretch. There are no permanent enemies in this world, only permanent interests, but Wang Feng just can't do it.

He still remembers the fact that James deliberately messed up during the All-Stars, playing the ball for the thick-browed brother Davis, and attracting the other party to compete with him for the All-Star MVP.

Wang Feng, who has always been cautious, doesn't plan to play with James' superficial brother. Since you provoked me, don't blame me for being cruel.

He is also planning to take advantage of this Western Conference Finals to avenge the grievances from last time!

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After Wang Feng choked back James' words, the latter didn't say anything more. The sky had been chatted to death by Wang Feng, so what else could be said?See the real chapter under the hand.

During the regular season, the two teams met 4 times, both with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses. However, the Lakers lost one game without Butler, and overall they still have a slight advantage.

However, the record in the regular season can only be used as a reference in the playoffs. This kind of game with a surge in defensive intensity depends on the performance of the stars.

The Clippers have two top stars here, theoretically the more dominant side.

"Okay, the starting players from both sides have started to appear. The Lakers' starting lineup is not much different from the previous rounds. It is still the starting combination of Wang Feng, Butler, Ingram, Kuzma and Lopez."

"Some fans may not be clear. In the last round of the playoffs, the Lakers replaced the starting center from Lopez to Howard. The purpose was to limit the Nuggets' All-Star center Nikola Jokic. The defense against Jokic was very beautiful, and it also successfully helped the Lakers eliminate the Nuggets 4:1 and got a long rest period."

"However, after all, Howard is not good at shooting. Lopez, who can shoot beyond the three-point line, is more suitable for the current league where small ball tactics are prevalent."

"On the other hand, the Clippers' starting lineup is Beverley, Landry Shamet, Leonard, James and Jordan."

"Compared to the starting lineup alone, the Clippers are obviously inferior to the Lakers, but the Clippers' bench has the best sixth man Louis Williams averaging 18 points and 5.7 assists per game and 16.7 points and 7 rebounds. Montrezl Harrell, that's their advantage."

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There is no suspense in the scrimmage stage. Even if Jordan is good at age and his bounce and explosiveness have declined, he will definitely crush Lopez.

After the Clippers got the ball, the basketball was handed over to James, and Wang Feng cooperated to meet him directly.

In the game against the Clippers, the Lakers had already formulated a defensive strategy in advance. Wang Feng continued to mark James according to the old rules, and Leonard was handed over to Butler, Ingram and others to deal with it in turn.

James obviously doesn't want to go head-to-head with Wang Feng, the strongest defensive point of the Lakers. Although James, who is nearly 36 years old, still maintains a good competitive state, he is still playing the whole game casually like the one a few years ago. Thanos Zhan, who ruled the game, was far behind. He didn't want to waste his limited physical energy on confronting Wang Feng.

What's more, James has watched many of Wang Feng's games this season, and he knows very well that there are very few players in the league who can beat Wang Feng in one-on-one situations.

The purple Mighty Terminator Badge really isn't free.

Therefore, James stood at the top arc with the ball and called for a pick-and-roll without hesitation.

Jordan pulled out from the inside to pick and roll for James. When he stood beside Wang Feng, Wang Feng, as if he knew it in advance, quickly bypassed Jordan and stopped in front of James again.

Also purple Hall of Fame level, pick-and-roll dodger badge.

"really……"

This is also expected by James. Wang Feng's ability to defend against pick-and-rolls is also quite outstanding, and he is definitely at the top of the league.

Facing Wang Feng squarely, James flicked his wrist, and the basketball was thrown towards the basket.

On the other side, Leonard, standing at the bottom corner of the three-point line, has already cut into the inside quickly, jumped high to receive a pass from James, then bent over to avoid Butler's block behind him, and pulled the bar back to the basket A basket was made and the Clippers took the lead, 2:0.

Wang Feng narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at James.

"What? Don't you dare to touch me 1v1?"

James ignored Wang Feng's provocation and returned to the backcourt.

James, who has been in the league for more than a dozen seasons, has never seen such a big storm. How could he be irritated by Wang Feng's provocation?And it's not that he can't beat Wang Feng single-handedly, he just doesn't want to waste too much energy on Wang Feng.

This season, James’ average assists per game in the regular season is the highest in his career. For a long time, he has maintained an average of double digits per game, and then it fell slightly later, but even so, he still has 9.8 assists. Choosing assists is the most energy-saving tactic and method. .

Anyway, the current Clippers team is not supported by James alone. Although Leonard's offensive methods are more retro, mainly cutting into the basket and mid-range shots, his efficiency and scoring ability are absolutely capable of competing for the scoring champion. , is also the strongest player James has partnered with so far, slightly better than Wade.

(End of this chapter)