Opening Kobe template, rewarding Curry with three points

Chapter 339 Challenges and Opportunities: The Unyielding Soul of Mosaic

In the east, Su Bai and all the fans didn't pay too much attention.

The process doesn't matter, anyway, the super dominant Bulls will reach the finals.

Sure enough, there was no surprise. The day after the Warriors swept to advance, the Bulls swept the Pacers and successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

A few days later, the Warriors, who had taken a long break and regained their physical fitness, faced their Western Conference semifinal opponent, the Mosaics.

The Trail Blazers, who reached the top half, failed to take advantage of their home court advantage.

However, their three consecutive wins by the Mosaics surprised many people.

Playing against the Mosaic team, Aldridge excelled almost every game.

But there was no way, Lillard was pinned down by Beverley in the next three games!

Beverley, who studied under Su Bai from the Warriors, is not the "mad dog" who only knows how to defend closely. His defensive skills and prediction of the opponent's defense make Lillard miserable.

For this reason, all the Warriors members silently mourned Curry for three seconds in their hearts.

In the next round of the series, Curry will definitely not be easy.

Beverley is already very familiar with Curry, and coupled with his fiery state, it is not completely impossible for Curry to play at the MVP level in the regular season, but it is indeed difficult, very, very difficult.

Let’s not say whether Curry will suffer at the hands of Beverley next. Another group of semifinals in the Western Conference is about to start between the Spurs and Grizzlies.

That's right, not only the Trail Blazers were defeated from below, but the Clippers were also defeated from below!

Facing the "Black and White Bears", Griffin, the white monster, completely withered.

Jordan, who was deliberately let go, has good statistics, but it is really difficult for him to lead the Clippers forward with Paul because he only knows how to eat pie.

After the end of this series, many media began to use the term "Shura Battlefield" to describe the Western Conference. A division defeated the top team in two rounds. This is very rare in NBA history.

Previously, many fans and experts believed that the Warriors and Spurs could securely meet in the Western Conference Finals, but in this situation, everything is really uncertain.

However, Warriors fans still have the greatest confidence in the Warriors.

Although it may be difficult for Curry to live up to his MVP-level performance in the next round of the series, and although Jokic, who is playing in the playoffs for the first time, may be taught a lesson by the monster in Space City,...

They have Su Bai!

Su Bai is their greatest confidence!

Team Mosaic, get ready to go home and fish!

The Western Conference Finals and Finals are the real stages for our Warriors, Mosaic?

Chicken wag!

On May 5, San Francisco, the Chase Center Arena, the Western Conference semifinals G1 game between the Warriors and Mosaic is about to officially begin!

Before the game, many commentators are doing pre-game warm-ups.

"First of all, from a statistical point of view, Curry of the Warriors averaged 31.1 points per game in the regular season, which is really amazing, but Beverley's defensive success rate against him reached an astonishing 70.3%, which means that Curry is very difficult to face Beverley. It’s difficult to be efficient, and considering Beverley’s recent hot state, Curry is likely to misfire in this game.” A senior basketball commentator analyzed.

An expert analyzed: "Beverley is like a defensive knife. He can defend closely at any time and not give Curry any easy chance to take a shot. And Howard's ability in the interior should not be underestimated. His rebound rate is as high as 20.3%, which is a huge challenge for the Warriors’ rookie Jokic.”

"The showdown between Harden and Su is also the biggest highlight of this game." The commentator added, "Harden averages an extremely excellent 29.4 points per game, and Su is crowned the Triple Crown winner.

The strength of these two people is at the top of the league, and their duel will be a visual feast! "

In the TNT live commentary booth, Kenny Smith analyzed, "Judging from historical data, defensive teams can often go further in the playoffs, and the Mosaic team ranks first in the league in defensive efficiency this season. The team’s defense and execution were outstanding.”

Hill added, “Yeah, and the Mosaics went through a roster grind late in the regular season, and their chemistry is getting better and better.

The understanding between Harden, Beverley and Howard has gradually improved, making them more competitive in the playoffs.

It's not entirely without reason that they were able to beat the Clippers with a double. "

O'Neal also analyzed, "Beverley is too familiar with Curry, and Jokic is too young and relatively lacks playoff experience. This may become a factor affecting the outcome of the game."

Barkley said helplessly, "Okay, what you said is reasonable. The Warriors do have an advantage, but they may be dragged into a fierce battle if they are not careful."

ESPN and other commentators are also warming up, analyzing, and continuing to analyze the trend of this series in depth. They believe that although the Warriors have the league's first record and strong offensive firepower, the Mosaics' advantages in defense and lineup may give them the upper hand in this series.

Therefore, experts generally believe that this series is likely to last more than five games, and may be dragged into a sixth or even seventh game. In this context, the duel between Harden and Su Bai, Beverley's defense against Curry, and the inside battle between Howard and Jokic will all become key factors in determining the outcome of the game.

When the Warriors were warming up, the atmosphere at the venue and in front of the TV was filled with tension and excitement. The Warriors not only had to win, but they also had to end this series as soon as possible. They would most likely have to play the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. If they were to lose in these two rounds, Too much physical fitness, it is really difficult to beat the Bulls in the finals.

Not long after, the atmosphere in the Warriors' locker room became tense. Head coach Smart stood in the center with determined eyes. He knows the importance of this game to the Warriors, and he also knows that the strength of the Mosaic team cannot be underestimated.

"Listen, guys." Smart began to speak, his voice low and strong, "I know you are all championship-level players, but this game is a huge challenge for us."

He looked around and continued: "The Mosaic team is a very good defensive team. They cooperate well and have strong execution. We must have targeted tactical arrangements and more efficient offensive strategies."

Then, Smart walked up to Su Bai, patted him on the shoulder gently, and said sincerely: "Su, you are the soul of our team and the pride of this Warriors team. I know you have the ability to Stand up at critical moments and lead the team to victory.”

Su Bai raised his head and looked firmly at Smart. He took a deep breath and said: "Coach, don't worry. I will do my best."

Smart nodded and smiled with satisfaction. He knew that as long as Su Bai got serious, the Mosaic team wanted to win two games in this series?

Impossible!

Before going on the field, Curry took the initiative to walk up to Su Bai and suggested: "Boss, how about I come on as a substitute and make up for the mismatched time difference?"

Su Bai was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Curry. His eyes were firm and he smiled: "No need, Stephen. It's just a rocket, nothing serious."

Patting Curry on the shoulder, Su Bai smiled and said, "You are going to be the regular season MVP, aren't you Beverley? Find a way to kill him!"

Curry nodded and clenched his fists.

Although Beverley's defense is indeed very good, he is not completely without a chance.

Rubbing Curry's head, Su Bai said, "The Warriors have never been my team alone. Let us lead the team to win together!"

"Yes, let's work together! The Warriors will win!"

Looking at the excited Curry, Green whispered, "Stephen was fooled by the boss again..."

However, who can refuse Su Bai’s chicken soup?

The atmosphere in the Chase Center was extremely warm, and the fans' enthusiasm and expectations converged into an invisible force that seemed to overturn the entire arena.

During the appearance ceremony, when the Warriors players lined up to the court, cheers came like a tidal wave. Green, Jokic, Curry...familiar names were shouted in the mouths of the fans, and their faces were full of desire for victory.

However, in this commotion, Su Bai's appearance undoubtedly set off a small climax.

He is not only the leader of the Warriors, but also the soul of this team.

There were bursts of exclamation and applause from the scene. The fans shouted: "Su Bai! Su Bai!" They waved the Warriors flags in their hands and shouted wildly, as if they wanted to pour all their enthusiasm into the superstar. Su Bai felt the enthusiasm and support. He raised his head and chest, with a confident smile on his face, and waved to the fans to thank him.

At this time, the starting lineups of the two teams were shown on the big screen.

Mosaic team: Beverley, Harden, Ariza, Terrence Jones and Howard.

Warriors: Curry, Su Bai, Kirilenko, Green and Jokic.

As the fans cheered, Howard beat Jokic with a jump, and the Mosaic team attacked first.

On the court, Su Bai has flexible steps and sharp eyes, like a cheetah, always ready to pounce on his opponent. However, Harden is not an ordinary person. He faced Su Bai's tight surveillance without showing any fear on his face.

He glanced at the situation on the court, made tactical gestures, and signaled others to pull away and come up for a pick-and-roll.

Harden manipulates the basketball skillfully as if stroking his own pet.

The basketball jumped and spun on his fingertips. He suddenly accelerated and headed towards the Warriors penalty area against Su Bai.

Su Bai constantly adjusted his defensive posture, trying to stop Harden's offense without fouling.

However, Harden seemed to have planned it and suddenly accelerated to form a perfect pick-and-roll with Howard.

Howard, this muscular beast, had an excellent cover effect. His cover was like a solid barrier, blocking Su Bai's way.

Although Su Bai had bypassed the defense in advance, Harden still passed through the gap.

At this time, Harden is like a sharp sword, piercing the heart of the Warriors.

Facing Jokic's cover, Harden had quick eyes and quick hands and accurately passed the basketball to Howard in the air.

After Howard caught the ball, his whole body's strength exploded instantly, like an out-of-bore cannonball, heading straight for the basket.

His dunks were so powerful that they seemed to tear the entire rim apart.

"Oh!"

The Mosaic bench is buzzing!

When the score reached 2-0, Harden and Howard bumped their chests to celebrate as they retreated, excitedly celebrating this moment of victory.

When the Warriors attacked, Su Bai withstood the tight defense of Ariza on the wing, dribbled the ball continuously, and quickly shuttled across the court.

His steps were light and fast, like a bolt of lightning, speeding past his opponent.

Facing Ariza, an experienced defensive player, Su Bai did not show any fear. His dribbling movements were getting faster and faster, left and right, making Ariza elusive. In the midst of the lightning, Su Bai suddenly stopped, like a sharp sword piercing the basket.

Then, he jumped up, stood up, and threw the ball hard towards the basket. At this moment, the eyes of all the fans were focused on him, and the atmosphere became extremely tense and full of expectations.

"Shh-!"

The ball went in! It cut through the sky like a shooting star and landed accurately in the basket.

The entire stadium instantly boiled with cheers and screams, deafening. The fans chanted "MVP" crazily and cheered crazily for Su Bai's wonderful performance.

The Mosaic team attacked again. Harden, using Howard's clever pick-and-roll, quickly started and moved away from the three-point line with one step.

His steps were like dancing on the ice, elegant and full of power.

It's just that Su Bai closely followed Harden's pace and quickly bypassed the defense, leaving him no room to take action.

Harden's eyes were firm, and he showed no fear when facing Su Bai's defense.

At that moment, he felt as if time had stood still, and it was just him and the basketball on the empty court.

Step back, take a shot, and the basketball draws a perfect arc and goes straight to the basket.

"boom!"

Unfortunately, the defensive pressure on Su Bai was still too much, and the basketball hit the frame.

Jokic blocked Howard's position, Green protected the defensive rebound, and then handed the ball to Su Bai!

At this moment, Su Bai was like an unsheathed dagger, tearing through the Mosaic team's tight defense with astonishing speed and skill. His breakthrough was like a violent storm, unstoppable.

Facing Su Bai's attack, the Mosaic team's defense collapsed instantly.

At the last moment, facing the double-teaming of Jones and Beverley, Su Bai hit the ball east and west, and accurately passed the ball to Curry without looking at anyone.

After receiving the ball, Curry did not take a direct shot, but used a shooting fake to get rid of Beverley, who quickly came over to defend again.

Beverley, who was known for his defense before the game and had high expectations, seemed a little at a loss in front of Curry.

Immediately afterwards, Curry took a dribble step and made a fatal shot from outside the three-point line.

"Shh-!"

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and fell into the basket accurately. The entire stadium erupted instantly, and the audience cheered for this wonderful goal.

When Curry retreated, his excitement was palpable. He and Su Bai high-fived each other, feeling sincerely happy for each other's wonderful performance.

2 is better than 5!

On the court, the game continued. The Warriors were in very good shape, but the Mosaic team also showed tenacious fighting spirit. Despite the indiscriminate bombardment faced by the Warriors, they did not give up easily.

Harden, the scoring maniac, avoided Su Bai and attacked the Warriors' defense time and time again, using precise shooting and sharp breakthroughs to score points for the Mosaic team.

Howard, the giant inside, guarded the basket steadily.

The whistle sounded at the end of the first quarter, and the score was fixed at 29-32.

The Mosaic team's performance tonight was really extraordinary.

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(End of this chapter)