NBA Old Age Star System

The series between the Lakers and Rockets ended, and the Lakers' promotion was within everyone's expectations and did not attract much public attention.

It's just that some media started to promote the Lakers' undefeated championship again.

The day after the Lakers and Rockets game ended, Game [-] between the Nuggets and Clippers also started on time.

In this game, James and Leonard began to cooperate again, and with the cooperation of the two, the Clippers had a very obvious advantage at the beginning of the game.

At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Nuggets by 10 points.

However, after the two teams have played so many games, not only the Clippers players know, but now even the audience knows that the Nuggets are a slow team.

In the second quarter, the Nuggets began to exert their strength slowly and slowly caught up with the score.

At the end of the first half, the two teams returned to the same level again.

The two teams met again in the second half, and James suddenly made a small burst, allowing the Clippers to take the lead.

Just when everyone thought the Clippers were going to win this game, the Nuggets made a strong comeback in the fourth quarter. Murray and Jokic worked together to take the lead.

In fact, one of the main reasons why the Clippers were overtaken was that the main players came on too late in the fourth quarter.

This has to mention Rivers' tactical arrangement. James and other main lineups came on too late.

By the time James and other main players came on the court again, there was no time to turn defeat into victory. After all, James was no longer young, and his combat effectiveness had declined to some extent.

In the end, the game was won by the Nuggets, and the score was only 6 points over the Clippers.

The big score between the two teams is 3-1. The Nuggets have an obvious advantage and the Clippers are in danger.

Su Tian also felt that it was a bit outrageous when watching this game. Before the game started, Su Tian predicted that this game would be won by the Clippers.

But I didn't expect that Rivers would ruin the game with a wave of tricks.

After the Clippers game ended, the league also announced the best lineup and best defensive lineup for the 19-20 season.

Best third team: Paul, Westbrook, Butler, Tatum, Gobert.

Best second team: Lillard, Doncic, Leonard, Siakam, Jokic.

The best team: Su Tian, ​​Harden, James, Antetokounmpo, thick eyebrows.

All-Defensive Second Team: Beverley, Ben Simmons, Leonard, Adebayo, Lopez.

Best Defensive Team: Su Tian, ​​Smart, Big Eyebrow, Antetokounmpo, Gobert.

Su Tian once again gained a burst of defense.

At the same time, the Eastern Conference semifinals schedule is gradually progressing.

The Heat lead the Bucks 3-1, and the Celtics tied with the Raptors 2-2, but the Celtics had a clear lead on the field.

The situation in the east is the same as in the west at this time, and we are not sure.

Two days later, the Lakers had returned to Los Angeles.

Game 5 between the Nuggets and Clippers.

This game did not go as Su Tian expected. The Clippers' three armies worked hard to win the game. The big score came to 3-2, but the Clippers were still lagging behind.

At the same time, after returning to Los Angeles, the Lakers gradually strengthened their training against the Clippers and Nuggets after taking a break.

Time quickly came to Game 6 between the Nuggets and Clippers.

This battle moved to Los Angeles. The Clippers had the home court advantage and the lead at the beginning of the game, and finally won the game.

The big score came to 3-3.

The games between the Nuggets and Clippers both reached match point.

Before the tiebreaker between the Nuggets and Clippers started, Walton came to find Su Tian.

"Su, what do you think of this must-match?" Wharton asked.

"In the tie-break, there are too many variables, and I'm not sure who can win the final victory."

Wharton nodded and said no more.

The tiebreaker between the Nuggets and Clippers attracted a lot of media. After all, this can be regarded as the battle that determines the championship this season.

As soon as the game started, the Clippers took the lead and took the lead.

At the end of the first quarter, the score difference was already 8 points.

In the second quarter, the Nuggets rotated their lineup as usual, and the Nuggets' scores began to rise. Before halftime, the two teams returned to the same starting line.

At halftime, James found Rivers again.

"Coach, we must increase the playing time of the starting lineup in the second half."

Rivers patted James on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry LeBron, I will definitely pick you up at the right time."

As soon as the second half started, as expected, the Nuggets quickly took the lead.

Rivery once again let James play a little late, but this time James and Leonard cooperated very well, and the Clippers did not fall into a disadvantage.

At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers once again took the lead.

In the fourth quarter, the Clippers exerted their strength again, and the Nuggets gradually couldn't resist it.

In the end, the game was won by the Clippers.

The Clippers eventually won the Nuggets 4-3.

After the game, James was also the subject of interviews with reporters from the media.

Not only because James is famous, but also because James' statistics in this game are well deserved to be the best in the game.

James scored a total of 29 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 steals in this game.

Although the Nuggets' Jokic got better data, he lost the game and still couldn't get the best of the game.

When reporters asked what he thought of the upcoming Los Angeles Derby, James' expression became very serious.

"There is no doubt that the Lakers are a championship-level team. Facing such an opponent, our entire team must be more vigilant. At the same time, the Lakers are also the defending champion team. If they can beat the Lakers, I think it will be a good thing for the Clippers. It’s also a recognition!”

"Of course, for local fans in Los Angeles, this series will be a rare and exciting moment!"

The game between the Clippers and the Nuggets has been settled, which also means that the opponent in the Western Conference Finals has been determined.

Los Angeles Derby between Clippers and Lakers! !

At the same time, in the east, the opponent for the duel has also been decided.

It's the Celtics and Heat! !

The Celtics defeated the Raptors 4-3.

The Heat defeated the Bucks 4-1! !

The Bucks, who had high hopes, were actually eliminated in the second round, which shocked many people's jaws.

Compared to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Western Conference Finals started first.

Because both teams in the Western Conference Finals are Los Angeles teams, all games in the Western Conference Finals will naturally be played in Los Angeles.

This would be a good thing for the Lakers and Clippers, sparing themselves the pain of traveling back and forth.

Compared with hard power, the Lakers are naturally more competitive than the Clippers. Moreover, the Lakers were the defending champion last season and are more competitive to win the championship.

Local fans in Los Angeles have been celebrating for several days. After all, the two Los Angeles teams have both entered the Western Conference Finals. In this way, no matter who wins, it will be the Los Angeles team that ultimately enters the finals.

On the other hand, in the Eastern metropolis of New York, the only Nets to enter the playoffs were eliminated in the first round.

Time quickly came to the first game of the Western Conference Finals.Both the Lakers and Clippers teams came to Staples Arena.

You can see that more than 8% of the people at the arena are Lakers fans, 1% of individual visitors, and about 1% of Clippers fans.

Although this game is the Lakers' home court, the imbalance of the ratio is quite eye-catching.

The Lakers' starting lineup is still Brunson, Su Tian, ​​George, Big Eyebrow, and McGee.

The Clippers' starting lineup is Beverley, James, Leonard, Morris, and Zubac.

In order to deal with the Lakers' lineup, the Clippers naturally made some adjustments.

Let James and Su Tian face off, let Leonard restrict George, and Morris will defend the thick eyebrows.

Rivers was very confident in his adjustment, standing on the sidelines with his arms folded and a smile on his face.

Soon the game started, and McGee took the lead in grabbing the right of attack.

Brunson came to the frontcourt with the ball and passed the ball directly to Su Tian.

At this time, Su Tian's corresponding defensive player was James, but Su Tian was not anxious at all, and instead tried three threats first.

James took half a step back in the face of three threats. Seeing this, Su Tian shot a three-pointer.

Swah——

Hit a three-pointer steadily.

"It seems that Su has maintained good physical condition during this period, and he made such a contribution just after the game started!" Barkley said.

"Indeed, the Lakers started in such a good state, I don't know how the Clippers will respond!" Kenny Smith said.

At this time, the possession of the ball on the court changed. Beverley advanced to the frontcourt with the ball and passed the ball directly to James.

When James got the ball and faced Su Tian, ​​he did not attack rashly, but called his teammates to pick and roll.

With the help of teammates' pick-and-roll, James burst into the paint and rushed directly.

Su Tian quickly bypassed the pick and roll, caught up with James again, and used death coil.

Under Su Tian's entanglement, James was blocked halfway and had to pass the ball to Morris who was ambushing in the bottom corner.

Morris took the ball and shot a three-pointer directly.

Morris's move seemed like a good opportunity, but in fact, the thick eyebrows on the side had been observing intently.

The moment Morris took action, Thick Eyebrow's defense arrived in time and directly interfered.

boom--

Not surprisingly, basketball is a direct hit.

McGee turned around to collect the rebound and passed the ball to George who stepped forward to respond.

George got the ball and turned around to start a fast break, but was entangled by Leonard.

George looked up and observed Su Tian's position, then directly passed a long ball in front of Su Tian.

At this time, Su Tian had already started a fast break and was running at the forefront of the team.

James was chasing behind Su Tian, ​​but his speed was indeed not as fast as Su Tian's.

After George passed the ball, Su Tian accelerated forward again to get the basketball, and then went straight to the basket.

boom--

With a loud noise, Su Tian dunked his hands successfully.

As for James behind Su Tian, ​​he was actually pulled down two steps when Su Tian got the ball. So after Su Tian got the ball, James also knew how to slow down directly to avoid becoming a backdrop.

5-0
"As expected of Su, one three-pointer and one counterattack directly gave the Lakers the first-mover advantage. Let's see how the Clippers respond. I hope the Clippers can score as soon as possible," Barkley said.

At this time, the ball possession changed on the court, and Beverley once again took the ball to the frontcourt and passed it to James.

This time James still wants to organize the team with the ball.

In fact, James' idea is not bad, and James does have certain organizational skills, but Su Tian's defense is too comprehensive.

After passing the ball several times in succession, the Clippers' tactics still failed to work out, so they could only give the ball to Leonard and let Leonard try to play George alone.

At this time, there was not much time left in the offensive round. Leonard did not dare to waste time and got the ball and broke through from the right side.

George followed him step by step, and the two came to the free throw line while fighting.

After arriving near the free throw line, Leonard blocked George with his back, then turned over and shot a jumper.

Using back movements can effectively gain shooting space, and Leonard's own offensive level is not bad.

bang - swish -

The basketball hits the back edge of the rim and bounces into the net.

5-2
"Okay, the Clippers also started to score goals. Although it was a single goal, it was considered an opening." Kenny Smith said.

Seeing Leonard hitting a single, both Su Tian on the court and Walton on the sidelines looked indifferent.

Because such a ball is a superstar ball, and it belongs to those "deserving points".

This kind of ball should have been used during the anxious period and the final decisive period, but now the Clippers are playing like this at the beginning of the game, which shows that the Clippers' tactics are indeed difficult to develop.

So Leonard's hit is good news for the Lakers from a tactical perspective.

The ball changed again, Brunson came to the frontcourt with the ball and passed the ball to Su Tian.

Su Tian got the ball, first observed it, and then called on Nongmei to step forward to cooperate with the pick-and-roll.

With the help of the pick-and-roll, Su Tian accelerated directly into the paint and successfully attracted double-teams from Morris and James.

After the double-team, Su Tian threw the ball behind his head with a strange pass, and then Su Tian ran out of the basket.

At this time, the thick eyebrow behind Su Tian took off directly, caught the basketball in the air, and dunked easily.

After landing, the two high-fived in celebration.

"Beautiful alley-oop! The cooperation between the two is simply art!" Barkley couldn't help but say.

The atmosphere among the fans at the scene was also directly ignited by this goal, and there were waves of cheers in support of the Lakers and Su Tian.

James, who was right next to Su Tian, ​​looked at Su Tian with envy, and looked at the thick eyebrows with salivation.

The look in his eyes was exactly the same as that of Cao Cao.

"What a great insider match! What a pity, what a pity."

In the next few rounds, the Clippers' tactics were still difficult to develop. Although they worked in a few rounds, they still couldn't work most of the time.

On the Lakers side, the cooperation between Su Tian and Big Eyebrow alone can create several changes. Coupled with George assisting from the side and Brunson who is ready to score at any time, the Lakers' offense overwhelmed the Clippers.

At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led the Clippers by 31 points 22-9.

In the second quarter, the two sides played again after substitutions and adjustments.

The Lakers are led by George and Brunson, while the Clippers are led by James.

Without Su Tian's troubles, James seemed to have cleared away the dark clouds in front of his eyes, frequently picking and rolling, trying to match up with Brunson.

Brunson knew that he would suffer a disadvantage against James, so he kept hiding.

But there are always times when you can't escape. (End of chapter)