NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 473 Breaking the defense!
Before the start of the season, with the enthusiastic joining of Durant, the Golden State Warriors directly evolved from a super battleship to a galactic battleship. The combination of Curry + Thompson + Green played an unparalleled season in the 14-15 season.

That season, the Warriors achieved a super record of 65 wins and 17 losses. Fast whirlwinds and violent three-point rain also became popular that season.

And the Warriors' achievements not only come from the regular season, they are also invincible in the playoffs, passing all the way to the finals.

There is no doubt that the Warriors were the brightest star in the league that season. If Xue Liancheng hadn't come out of nowhere, the Warriors would have been really close to the championship.

However, even though the Warriors were on the finals stage, they were still surrounded by fans.

The media are still optimistic about the rise of this new force.

In fact, the Warriors did not disappoint those fans who love them. In the second season, they won 24 consecutive victories at the start of the season and won 70 games at an unstoppable pace throughout the season. They really shocked the entire league!
No one dares to underestimate them anymore. Everyone believes that the Warriors will make a comeback and will surely stand on top of the world.

The results were surprising.

Xue Liancheng led a group of stragglers to reach the finals again.

That's right.

The Knicks looked really average that season.

Then the second biggest helper is Oladipo.

Now add Durant, is there any suspense that they can easily win the championship?

As losers, the Warriors will undoubtedly be cast aside.

In terms of fame and strength at the time, Lopez was Xue Liancheng's biggest helper.

Both the Pistons and the Grizzlies gave up on them, and you can imagine how outrageous their performance was last season.

You can get a rough idea of ​​this from ESPN predictions.

The one thing they have in common is that they are not good at defense.

But no one dares to say that the warrior is not strong.

At best, Lopez is hovering on the line of quasi-All-Star, not even a prince.

What's the result now?
When the Warriors faced the Lakers, they actually lost two games and trailed the Lakers by a big score of 1:2. This is simply incredible.

In fact, when Xue Liancheng first led the team, many people were not optimistic about the Knicks.

And Lopez's team-leading ability and personal performance cannot really support the title of top insider.

That season, the Knicks were only predicted by ESPN to be ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference.

The Golden State Warriors are so strong, and they welcome another historical scorer, Kevin Durant.

The bargaining chip in exchange is Will Barton + Chalmers. What is this if not abandonment?
Then the more famous ones are David West and Pj Tucker. The former is a former All-Star and is still capable of fighting.

With 70 wins, they actually lost to Xue Liancheng for two consecutive years, which was extremely disappointing.

The latter made a name for himself in the Miami Heat. As the top defensive gate during the Heat period, PJ Tucker was really strong that season. He could defend the outside line and the inside line. He was very active and in place in assisting defense.

Only the loss to the Knicks in the Finals was shocking.

You know, Xue Liancheng is the absolute core of leading the Heat to win the championship! With the existence of double MVPs, he was still the assist leader that season.

They are playing it out now, because the Knicks' championship has gilded them, which makes the Knicks' overall lineup look scary.

And Lopez has made it to the All-Stars after all, and he still has some personal strength.

But they are all role players and cannot play an absolute role.

The other one only focuses on offense, and the defensive end seems to have nothing to do with him.

Such a warrior?
Who else can beat it?
The season hasn't even started yet, but the championship has actually been booked by the Warriors.

One is slow and soft, and can only be used as a three-point turret.

This is what people can expect from the Golden State Warriors.

Then there are Ilyasova and Jeff Green, but they were also abandoned by their original teams, mainly because their shortcomings were too obvious.

And the successful climb to the top explains the legend and greatness.

None at all.

First of all, Lopez is the most famous. He has played for the Nets for many years and was selected to the All-Star once. However, he has never been recognized by the public and no one has included him in the top ranks for discussion.

Their offensive and defensive rhythm and offensive firepower are at a historical level. They kill all the way in the regular season and are invincible in the playoffs.

It was precisely through his success in New York that Xue Liancheng conquered everyone and became the new face of the league in one fell swoop.

But despite this, they were unanimously looked down upon.

This shows that the Warriors at that time were the top players, while the Knicks were the bottom dogs.

In addition to these people, Crowder and Galloway are completely role players. Even last season, they were still struggling on the bench.

In the end, Xue Liancheng led this group of questionable abandoners and ran all the way to the finals.

At that time, most people felt that as long as the Warriors could stay healthy, winning the championship would definitely be within reach.

But speaking of being the second assistant, in fact Oladipo is a complete abandonment of the Magic. The second-place talent was abandoned by the Magic before his talent could be realized.

What's even more unbelievable is that the Warriors won a thrilling game.

After all, they reached the finals stage with Curry + Thompson alone.

How could this situation not be shocking?

"Haha... I didn't expect that the legendary Yong of the Universe would be so vulnerable."

"You boasted amazingly, but ended up falling behind 1:2. The next game is the Lakers' home court. I just ask the Warriors, do they still have a chance?"

"The most disappointing team in history, bar none."

"It's surprising that a team with 70 wins lost in the Finals. I didn't expect that with 70 wins and Durant, it still couldn't beat the Lakers."

"This just shows a problem. Xue Liancheng is already a level higher than those superstars."

"I wonder if Durant regrets joining the Warriors?"

"I don't know if Durant will regret it, but Curry is already confused."

The voices of ridicule and questioning came in like a tidal wave.

Even Warriors fans broke the defense.

"Now, I don't know what to say anymore?"

"I'm tired, destroy it, hurry up..."

"If you can't defeat Xue Liancheng like this, there is really no solution."

"The whole world knows the Warriors were fighting for a championship, and now it's a complete joke."

"What else can I say? I can only wish you well and disband where you are..."

On paper, they are much better than others, but they fall behind by a big score. The next game will be at the Lakers' home court. How can this be explained?

All Warriors fans also became desperate.

But there is one exception.

That's right.

That was of course Xue Liancheng.

The whole world can look down on the Warriors, but he can't. The reason why the Warriors are called the Warriors of the Universe is very simple, that is, they have the best three-point shooter team in the world, plus the strongest scoring ability in the league. hand.

In other words, they have the best basketball players in the world.

If they can unleash all their energy together, it will definitely make people desperate.

Now the Warriors are indeed at a disadvantage, but as long as the three of them are healthy, they cannot be underestimated. They just didn't find the valve.

Once found, they are unstoppable.

and so.

After a practice, when he saw George bragging in high spirits, he waved everyone over and sternly warned the teammates: "Everything is going in a good direction, but we are not qualified to be careless. I remember that Kobe Bryant once As I said, the series is not over yet, which means anything is possible, and now is definitely not a time to be happy.”

Now he has established supreme prestige.

Everyone still agreed with what he said.

Even George didn't dare to smile playfully after Xue Liancheng said these words.

The relaxed mood of everyone became tense again.

Xue Liancheng: "I know some of you may disagree and think that everything is under control. If you have this idea, it is absolutely wrong. If you have this idea, I can guarantee that we will not be able to survive the Warriors. One level, let alone a championship.”

The voice just fell.

Someone's face had changed color at this moment.

And that person was George.

That's right.

George was the one who didn't take it seriously.

He broke out in this game, became an absolute contributor to the victory, and played a representative battle.

But this is not the point.

The point is, their opponent is the Golden State Warriors, who already lead 2:1, and will play their next game at home.

It can be said that they have the right time, place and people. Once they win the fourth game, it will be 3:1.

It's only one step away from crossing the Warriors.

And what does it mean to cross the Warriors?

It means that the championship is already beckoning to them.

Of the remaining top teams, who is better than the Warriors?

No more.

The Warriors are the strongest opponents they have ever encountered.

George has been in the league for a few years, and his glorious moment in the 13-14 season was when he led the Pacers against the Miami Heat.

Although he lost in the end, George rose to become the league's top star by virtue of his playoff performance that year and the Pacers' height in the Eastern Conference Finals.

But this is also the closest he has come to a championship.

Three years later, they came to a fork in the road again. This time, they were closer to the championship and could even smell the metal of the championship trophy.

That's right.

Crossing the Warriors, they are no longer unstoppable.

That's what makes him excited.

In addition, there is another point, the core championship ring has a huge bonus to itself.

Like Oladipo, last season he was still a small role switching back and forth as the main substitute, without even a core position.

After coming to the Knicks and helping the Knicks win the championship, Oladipo really soared and became the hottest shooting guard in the league.

Even though Oladipo's scoring average is not that dazzling, he still enjoys applause and cheers from all over the world, becoming a player with a ceiling of control comparable to Irving.

The reason is that Oladipo is a first-class star who can help the team win the championship, but it cannot be offset by your random statistics.

The gold content of a championship, even as the second best player, is not something that ordinary All-Stars can achieve.

and so.

Once the Lakers win the championship, George's value will naturally rise and he will become a true champion player.

This is honor and the best verification of personal strength.

Now that he heard Xue Liancheng's solemn statement, George's excitement was finally suppressed.

The Warriors are also holding a conference.

Cole said deeply: "I still can't figure out where we lost."

"We have two of the best three-point shooters in the world, and we have a super scorer with a historical level of hard-hitting ability."

"We should have a wide space in the game, but why? Our passing and cutting cooperation can't be played?"

Everyone was silent.

Curry's inconsistent performance is a factor.

Another factor is that they lack a pivot point to receive the ball, make the ball, and distribute the ball. This is the main reason why their offense cannot operate.

Colpa paused and continued: "Green will continue to be absent in the next game. We have no retreat. Everyone must have a desperate mentality to play the next game well."

"Listen clearly, it's the desperate mentality of going to the battlefield, the determination that either you die or I live, otherwise... all of you, including me, will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history."

If a team that has been in the finals for two consecutive years, plus an MVP-level superstar, falls in the second round.

That's really going to be a joke of historical proportions.

This is definitely not a joke...

Others won't care about your reasons, they won't care about what happened to you, and they won't care whether you gave everything you have.

The world will only remember the victors and those who have been humiliated by history.

Two extremes, which one do you want?
The chicken soup Cole drank this time had an effect, and the originally rotten demeanor of everyone suddenly came back to life.

The fourth game was played in this super atmosphere.

Still at the Protapus Center.

The Lakers' starting lineup has not changed: Xue Liancheng, Courtney Lee, George, Randle, and Zubac.

Zubac's performance was pretty good. Although his steps and movements were slow, he had no problem dealing with Pachulia. The most important thing is that Zubac did quite well on the offensive end, especially in terms of eating cakes. Getting more and more comfortable.

This is why Mike Brown is willing to put Zubac in the starting position.

As for the Warriors, there has been no change: Curry, Thompson, Iguodala, Durant, Pachulia.

Iguodala came up again, but the effect was not as good as expected.

However, the Warriors have no one available, so they can only bite the bullet and go to Iguodala.

The game begins.

The Warriors showed their determination. When Randall rushed to the frame, Iguodala directly pulled him down.

Even if I send you to the free throw line, I won't let you score easily.

The vicious foul directly detonated the entire audience, and the two sides almost started fighting.

After Randall was pulled away, he was still cursing, obviously angry at the Warriors' rough behavior.

Fortunately, the chaotic scene was quickly calmed down.

But no one thought that this was not the end.

Just the beginning.

(End of this chapter)