After the confession failed, I went to the NBA to play and lose weight

Chapter 232 The first game of the playoffs

Although the outside world is not optimistic, it is estimated that the Eagles players are not optimistic about their ability to overthrow the magic mountain, but the so-called tigers will not fall, and they will be timid before fighting.

And entering the playoffs, it's time for some gunpowder.

If the players don’t make troubles themselves, the media will make troubles too. There are good media who take the initiative to ask the Eagles players, saying that the outside world is not optimistic about them, and deliberately saying that the Magic seems to despise them, and they don’t care about them. Actively prepare for battle.

Josh Smith, who is still young and energetic, exploded at one point, and immediately said: "We will tell everyone that you are wrong. The Magic may be strong, but we are stronger. The winner of this series is only One, that's us, the Atlanta Hawks!"

Then turning around, the reporter took his words and ran back to ask the Magic.

Howard grinned and showed his big white teeth, he laughed and said, "I like to fight against confident opponents, and I prefer to beat them down!"

Nelson said: "He was right, but he was only half right. There is only one winner in this series, but Orlando will have the last laugh."

Li Chengming only said: "Let's wait and see!"

Lewis' response was curt: "Oh..."

In fact, they are not fledgling rookies anymore. How can they not know the virtues of these reporters? Even Smith's side may not necessarily be overzealous, but may be willing to cooperate.

Because the outside world, the league, and even the team all need such a smell of gunpowder to attract attention, even if it seems to everyone that the result of this round of competition has long been doomed, but this is exactly the case, and it has given many people the opportunity to manipulate public opinion.

It is obvious that one side is a powerful No. [-] team in the league, and the other side is just a tail-end team that won the playoff tickets at the end, but it is like David fighting against Goliath and Don Quixote challenging the windmill. In the absurdity, but It implies the legend of fighting against fate.

For many non-Magic fans, it is easy to be influenced at this time, and thus stand on the opposite side of the Magic. Among them, there are actually very few real Eagles fans, and more are passersby and fans who are looking forward to upsets and dark horses. fun people.

Too bad the Magic won't let their expectations come true...

On Saturday, April 4 local time in the United States, the playoffs of this season officially started.

There were four games in the first round that day. First, the No. 5 Utah and Houston faced off against No. [-] in the Western Conference.

This pair of old enemies met again in the playoffs. It should have been sparks hitting the earth, but because of the absence of Dayao in Houston, even many domestic fans began to pay attention to the Magic and didn't care much about their games.

Of course, when the Magic does not have a game, they will definitely pay attention.

It's a pity that at the Jazz's home court, Houston ushered in a black start to the playoffs.

Li Chengming watched the game. The Jazz played against Houston throughout the game, and the latter had no temper at all.

McGrady only scored 33 points with a 20% shooting rate, and failed to carry the overall situation. This season he played much more difficult than last season, and it was also the time when he was most frequently and seriously affected by injuries. Many people thought he had left The ranks of superstars.

After that, there were also 4 or 5 players, but the Eastern Cavaliers easily defeated the Wizards. Although Butler came back, his performance was mediocre. Arenas scored 24 points off the bench, but finally left the game with 6 fouls and failed to save the team.

James scored 32 points to help the team usher in a good start at home, but this did not improve the outside world's perception of them, because Ben Wallace, who had high expectations, still did not perform well in the playoffs. Scored 0 points and only grabbed 6 rebounds, which was disappointing.

It can only be said that fortunately they encountered a wizard who has gone downhill, otherwise they would be in danger in the first round.

The Spurs narrowly beat the Suns by 2 points, Duncan scored 40 points and 15 rebounds, and the GDP of the three was 20+. The Suns' Stoudemire and Nash performed very well. As for O'Neal, he no longer needs opponents to specially arrange defense, but his own defensive weakness. It has been magnified, and its effect on the court may not be as good as that of Dior.

The Hornets beat the Mavericks lightly, Paul 35+10, West and others performed well, the youth team was full of vitality, and Nowitzki scored 31 points.

Then it was finally the Magic's turn to play. On April 4th, local time in the United States on Sunday night, at the Amway Center, the home of the Orlando Magic, the second day of the first round of the playoffs officially began.

The Magic sits at home to welcome the challenge of the Eagles. The Eagles confirmed the starting lineup at the end of the season, and this game has not changed. It is still Mike Bibby, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, and Marvin Williams. And Horford, and Josh Childress, Slag Pachulia and others on the bench.

Compared with the Magic's lineup, it is indeed difficult for people to have too much hope for them.

The Magic started as the starting center of the Eastern All-Stars, and is also the favorite of this season's MVP and DPOY. Dwight Howard, who has booked a first-team position, former All-Star power forward Rashard Lewis, and "Turkish Magician" Hedo · Turkoglu, the best 3D Maurice Evans and the meat shield point guard Jameer Nelson.

Also sitting on the bench are all-star backup forwards, Rookie of the Year and sixth-man favorite Li Chengming, as well as Doolin, Bogans, Arroyo, Foyer and other powerful players.

Entering the playoffs, the atmosphere in the Amway Center was very different. Li Chengming, who didn't feel much different from the regular season, was reminded of it in this atmosphere, and he inevitably felt a little nervous.

However, apart from being a bit rusty at the beginning, Li Chengming quickly entered the state.

The most important thing is that the eagle's defense can't hinder him at all, and he is a ruthless person who abuses vegetables, and he seems like a fish in water.

The Eagles started off in a very good state. They came up against the visitors and led the Magic by 7 points at halftime.

What is amazing is that Horford played the role of surprise soldier in this game. When Johnson, Smith, Bibby and others felt mediocre, he used the pick-and-roll and the second attack at the basket to pick up misses many times, and helped the team lead the team with key points. Then maintain the point difference.

On the other hand, for the Magic, Lewis, Nelson and others have mediocre outside touch. Li Chengming and Turkoglu failed to hit the ball after they were in the low post or broke through the basket to attract the defense.

This also made the home audience feel a little bit cold. After all, their home record can't be said to be bad throughout the season, but compared to their impressive record this season, it really doesn't match up.

You must know that the record of 65+ wins is a very impressive result even in history, enough to be ranked in the top ten list in history.

But in this case, the difference between their home win rate and total win rate is actually more than ten percentage points.

Under normal circumstances, the home court has the advantage, but it's the other way around when it comes to the Magic.

This is also what the Magic fans were most worried about before the start of the game, and this half seems to make their worries come true.

As the only team that still retains a Chinese face after entering the playoffs, the Magic team is naturally loved by CCTV. Today's game also arranged for the pair of overflow and yoga to explain.

However, they are different from ordinary fans. They took the initiative to reassure the Magic fans not to worry during the midfield. The Magic will definitely turn the game around in the second half.

Fortunately, there are not many Eagles fans in China. It can even be said that compared with the current huge fan base of the Magic, it is pitifully small-although most of them support the Magic because of Li Chengming. After becoming famous and leaving, it is likely that more than half will be lost.

Otherwise, with their obvious bias, they might be complained by the audience in the future.

(End of this chapter)