NBA Old Age Star System

Chapter 296

In the next few rounds, Su Tian played a few more singles with the ball. Although his shooting percentage was good, he still felt stretched in the face of a double-digit point difference.

One minute before the end of the game, the point difference was still in double digits, and Walton directly called a timeout.

After the timeout, the Lakers replaced the main lineup with substitute players.

Immediately afterwards, the Warriors also made substitutions and won the main lineup.

In the end, the game ended, 96-108, the Warriors won the battle of Tianwangshan!

Su Tian scored 35 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Although Su Tian was under the care of the Warriors, he was still the best player of the Lakers.

"The fifth game of the Western Conference Finals is over, but the series is not over yet, the Lakers still have a chance," Barkley said.

"Yes, the Lakers still have a chance, even if the hope is slim, but as long as there is a chance, you can't give up." Kenny Smith immediately followed up.

The reason why the two said this was not because they really thought the Lakers had a chance, but because they won because the cameras were on. They had to give some hope to the Lakers fans in front of the TV.

Otherwise, the ratings will definitely drop.

After Su Tian cleaned up here, he followed Wharton to the post-match interview.

As soon as Su Tian came to the scene of the interview, the reporters at the scene began to pick up the microphone and scramble to ask questions.

After the staff calmed down for a while, the scene returned to calm.

"Hi Su, the Lakers are 2-3 behind now, do you think the Lakers still have a chance of winning?"

The first question is quite normal. Su Tian adjusted the microphone and said, "Of course, although the Lakers are behind, the series is not over yet, and the Lakers still have a chance."

Immediately afterwards, the second reporter stood up and asked, "Su, what adjustments have you made this time? Are they all effective?"

After the reporter finished asking, Su Tian turned to look at Wharton beside him.

Wharton had no choice but to pick up the microphone and reply to the reporter.

"We did make some adjustments in this game. We are trying to strengthen the connection between Su and his teammates, but obviously, the Warriors' defense is better, and the effect of our adjustments is not very good."

Then Su Tian answered a few more questions, and the post-match interview was considered over.

After the end, Su Tian returned home, thinking about this game, he couldn't be calm for a long time.

The Lakers had a chance, if, if there was another ball-handling point.

The next day, March 5.

The sixth game of the Eastern Conference Finals kicked off. In this game, the two teams came to Quicken Loans Arena, and James also ushered in a big explosion.

109-99, the Cavaliers beat the Celtics by 10 points, brought the big score back to 3-3, and the series entered the tiebreaker!

詹姆斯全场拿到46分11篮板9助攻3抢断1盖帽，拿到全场最佳的准三双数据。

Entering the tiebreaker in the Eastern Conference Finals will undoubtedly give the Lakers fans some confidence, and look forward to being dragged into the tiebreaker in the Western Conference Finals.

However, things did not develop as everyone expected.

On May 5, the Lakers came to Golden State again to play away against the Warriors.

In the sixth game of the series, Su Tian should not only pay attention to Curry and Durant, but also guard against Clay's sudden explosion. After all, Su Tian also knows the name of G6 Tang.

The starting lineups chosen by both sides are still five small lineups, and it is still the Warriors who grab the first strike.

On the first attack, Curry came to the frontcourt and made a direct three-pointer.

Swah——

Curry hit a three-pointer directly, and then Durant started to play again, and the two attracted most of the Lakers' defensive pressure.

At this time, what Su Tian was most worried about happened. Pope, who had played against Clay for several consecutive games, suddenly couldn't keep up with Clay. Clay broke out and hit three-pointers in a row.

At the end of the first half, the Warriors had a double-digit lead.

During the intermission, Walton held the tactical board in a daze, because at this time Walton didn't know what he was going to say to be useful.

In the second half, Su Tian played directly with the main lineup, and the Warriors also played in the five small lineups.

This time, Su Tian deliberately switched defenses in front of Clay, trying to stop the crazy Clay.

But unexpectedly, Clay smiled slightly and directly hit two three-pointers against Su Tian's defense.

At this moment, Su Tian really realized what despair is. It is precisely because Su Tian knows that he has the "defensive shock" to restrain his shots, so he will despair when he sees Clay's performance like this.

If Clay can play this level of offense against his own defense, then if he is facing other people, the effect will be explosive.

At the end of the first three quarters, the point difference came to 17 points, and the Lakers' defeat seemed to be only a matter of time.

In the fourth quarter, Su Tian continued to play. In the third quarter, Su Tian played the full game, and his physical strength was exhausted. In the fourth quarter, he added some physical strength, but he still did not return to his perfect state.

In the first few rounds of the fourth quarter, Su Tian made consecutive shots, which shocked Cole into a cold sweat, and Cole quickly called a timeout.

After the timeout, the Warriors deployed their entire main lineup. Obviously, Cole wanted to make a final decision.

After the Warriors played the main force, Curry advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, passed the ball directly to Green, and then began to run around the court.

Curry's running position successfully attracted the Lakers' defensive attention, so Green took the opportunity to pass the ball to Clay, and also made a cover for Clay by the way.

Clay catches the ball and makes a direct shot.

Swah——

Clay hit a three-pointer directly, and Clay's state is still hot.

The possession of the ball was changed, and it was the Lakers' turn to attack. Su Tian advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

It is naturally Iguodala who defends Su Tian, ​​but in order to better defend Su Tian at this time, Durant on the left and Green on the right are ready to help defend and double-team at any time.

So at this time, the Warriors seemed to be single-handedly defending against Su Tian, ​​but they were actually double-teaming the whole team!

But Su Tian had no choice but to let his teammates pull away and start singles against Iguodala.

After consecutive misleading dribbles, Su Tian held the ball to make a breakthrough.

Su Tian had just broken through Iguodala's defense, and Green and Durant on the side directly came up to double-team, and a three-person double-team encirclement immediately formed.

At this time, Su Tian didn't have a suitable shot space and shot opportunity, so he had to pass the ball to Randall who was emptied on one side.

After Randall received the ball, he made a three-pointer directly.

boom--

The intensity of the game at this time, coupled with Randall's own nervousness, made the shot hit the iron directly.

Durant turned around and took the rebound, and directly held the ball to launch a fast break.

Su Tian turned around to chase after Durant saw this and passed the ball directly to Curry.

Curry came to the frontcourt with the ball and directly chased him for a three-pointer.

Swah——

Su Tian watched the basketball hit the net. At this moment, Su Tian felt that the Lakers' defeat was imminent.

Su Tian still tried his best in the next few rounds, but the final result did not change.

102-113, the Warriors defeated the Lakers by 11 points, a big score of 4-2, and successfully advanced to the finals!
At the moment when the game ended, Su Tian looked up at the sky, his eyes were shining brightly.

"Hey, Sue, you played really well, and what James said was very to the point."

Hearing someone talking to him, Su Tian turned his head to look, and found that it was Durant, beside him.

The two hugged, and Su Tian said with a smile: "James also told me that you are his big brother, and you are stronger than him."

The James in the two populations is naturally James Harden. Because Su Tian came to the West this season, he is closer to Harden. Naturally, he also heard Harden talk about Durant.

After chatting with Durant for a few words, Curry also walked over from the side.

Su Tian stepped forward and hugged Curry in greeting. Curry patted Su Tian on the back and said, "Su, you are really good. You deserve the MVP of this season's regular season."

Su Tian smiled and said: "But compared to the MVP of the regular season, I want to win the fmvp of the finals."

"Hahaha, then you have to wait for a few years, at least let us win a three-peat first." Curry said.

Su Tian curled his lips and said, "I won't give you this chance Stephen, I will stop you from winning three consecutive championships, just wait for me."

"Okay, then I'll wait for you."

After parting with the main players of the Warriors, Su Tian had to follow Wharton to participate in the post-match interview.

When Su Tian walked towards the player tunnel, he found that Wharton was waiting for him at the entrance of the tunnel.

Seeing Su Tian approaching, Wharton stepped forward to hug Su Tian, ​​and then patted Su Tian on the back.

"Su, you've done a good job. The Lakers are here because of you. We still have a chance next year, come back next year!"

Su Tian nodded without speaking.

After returning to the locker room to pack up, Su Tian followed Wharton for an interview.

"Su, hello, the Lakers stopped the playoffs this season in the Western Conference Finals, do you think you are satisfied with the result?"

"For the team, this result is naturally good enough, much better than last season, but for me personally, I am not satisfied. After all, I have been in the league for 4 years and have already obtained 2 championships, this season is the first time I have not reached the finals."

After Su Tian finished speaking, the reporters below realized that, yes, this season was actually the first time Su Tian missed the finals.

Although he entered the finals with James in the Cavaliers before, no one can deny the fact that Su Tian is the main player of the Cavaliers.

"Su, what adjustments will the Lakers make next season? Is there any target for my assistant?" A reporter asked.

"These are the jobs of the management. I am just a player and cooperate with the management to make decisions. As for the target person, I don't know. I think the management should know better than me."

The issue of the Lakers signings has been hyped for several days. Naturally, Su Tian can't hit the gun at this critical moment, and just push everything to the team management.

After fighting wits with the reporters, Su Tian followed the team back to Los Angeles.

As soon as Su Tian returned to Los Angeles, Harden sent a text message.

"Man, I'm coming to Los Angeles tomorrow, remember to make arrangements for me."

"This guy must laugh at me." Su Tian smiled and shook his head.

The Lakers were eliminated by the Warriors in 6 games, but the Rockets fought the Warriors in [-] games. Su Tian thought that Harden would definitely use this as an issue.

After returning home, Su Tian cleaned up and was ready to go to bed, but he couldn't sleep because of tossing and turning.

Su Tian wanted to stop the Warriors' three consecutive championships not just talking about it. Now that the Warriors are determined to enter the finals, it seems that the Eastern Conference should be the Cavaliers.

But the current Cavaliers are not the opponents of the Warriors. The Warriors are about to complete the feat of two consecutive championships. As long as they win another championship next season, they will complete the symbol of the dynasty, the three consecutive championships.

Therefore, in order to prevent the Warriors from winning three consecutive championships, Su Tianxia must find a way to beat the Warriors in one season.

In this time and space, the Warriors failed to win the championship before, and the Green formula no longer exists. Whether Durant will still have conflicts with Green is still unknown, and everything is developing in a direction that Su Tian cannot predict.

"If you want to solve these problems, there is only one root of everything. As long as you are strong enough, you can solve them all."

The next day, Harden arrived in Los Angeles, and Su Tian drove to pick him up in person.

"Hey! Su! Congratulations, you have started your offseason." As soon as Harden saw Su Tian, ​​he stepped forward and hugged him directly.

"James, this is the first time I have started my offseason early. What's so fun about you introducing me? After all, you have more experience than me." Su Tian said with a smile.

Harden's face twitched when he heard it, obviously he was the first to mock, but in the end he was injured.

"Hmph, I have played seven games against the Warriors, and you Lakers have only played six games. It is clear at a glance who is better."

"So, are you proud to use your own failure to laugh at another loser?" Su Tian said.

"James, I don't know if you have heard of a story in our Huaguo called fifty steps laughing at a hundred steps." Su Tian asked.

When Harden heard this, he immediately covered his ears, "OKOK, I was wrong Su, don't tell me, although I haven't heard this story, I know it's not a good story just by hearing the name. This story will only become Another way you laugh at me."

After the two bickered for a while, the topic began to gradually get to the point.

"James, what are your Rockets' plans for next season?"

"I don't know the specifics, but there shouldn't be any big changes. Chris was unlucky this season and got injured. As long as he stays healthy next season, I think our Rockets still have a great chance. As long as we can surpass the Warriors One pass, and the championship is at your fingertips."

"Oh? Are you sure? Chris is not young anymore. No one can guarantee whether Chris Paul will be injured next season. The uncertainty is too strong." Su Tian said.

"Of course I know, but I can only think about it this way. Chris has only been here for one season, and it is impossible to trade directly after failing in one season." Harden said.

Su Tian nodded his head, agreeing with what Harden said.

"What about you, Sue? Will there be any changes for you in the summer?"

"There should be. After all, in the playoffs that just ended, it was obvious that the Lakers lack a second-in-command. Many people can see this. It is impossible for the Lakers to turn a blind eye."

Harden also nodded, and said: "Indeed, when I watch your game, I feel that you are struggling, there are too few helpers, and those guys are too young to provide you with any help at all."

"Yeah, there are too few helpers, I hope I can have a helper."

(End of this chapter)