Legendary star

Chapter 761 Final Rivals
"Are the Cavaliers and the Celtics competing with each other!"

On May 2008, 5, in the tiebreaker between the Cavaliers and the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the two sides scored an ultra-low score of 18 to 18 in the first quarter. The Cavaliers made 13 of 18 shots in the first quarter. Kyle The Special Man made 5 of 21 shots, and the whole court was filled with the sound of banging irons, which made James Posey, who was watching the game at home, complain for a while.

"I'm ashamed to say others, James, you didn't see how low your shooting percentage was in the first two games? This year is your contract year. If you don't perform well, just wait until no one wants you next year." After James Posey complained about the game between the Cavaliers and the Celtics, Meng Xu on the side began to criticize James Posey. In the last two games of the conference semifinals with the Magic, James Posey scored 7 for 1 in a game. 9 out of 2 in a game, I couldn't bear to look directly at it.

As a defensive champion, James Posey also has a very good three-pointer, and he can be regarded as a little proficient in organization and breakthrough. Therefore, James Posey has always been regarded as a role player. The missing championship puzzle, the Pacers won five championships, James Posey is also indispensable, this season is James Posey's contract year, Meng Xu originally thought that James Posey would be like most players In that way, he will try his best to break out in the contract year. After all, Posey is 31 years old now. This contract is probably his last contract. -Posey's various statistics have begun to decline compared with last season.

"Smile and smile, you know how to laugh." Seeing that James, who had been reprimanded by him, did not refute himself, but was ready to fool this matter with a smile, Meng Xu became more and more angry. , this guy doesn't know what shame is too much.

"Okay, okay, I will play hard in the next game." After feeling that he couldn't be fooled, James Posey assured Meng Xu that he would definitely show 120 points in the next game. Posey On the one hand, he wants to do his best to help Meng Xu and the Pacers complete their second three-peat championship, but on the other hand, Posey doesn’t want Meng Xu to retire. It's a pity to retire like this before the age of 30. Another important point is that Posey's only interest in basketball now is to play with Meng Xu and his group. In terms of championships, money, honor, After having everything he wanted, Posey has long since lost the sense of hunger, thirst and hard work he had when he first entered the league, so after Meng Xu made the remarks that he would retire after winning the championship, Posey has been hesitating in his heart , if Meng Xu really retires, what should he do?
"Meng, these two guys are in really good shape. No matter who enters the finals, you will feel uncomfortable!" When the game entered the second quarter, LeBron James and Paul Pierce broke out almost at the same time. Individually, you play one goal and I play the same. The individual scores of the two in the second quarter even surpassed all the scores of their teams in the first quarter.

"That's just right. Whether it's the series with the 76ers or the Magic, I think it's a bit too easy. There is no challenge at all. I look forward to them making it a little more difficult for us."

"Just blow it up, don't be blown away by others, and see where you put your old face." After Meng Xu pretended to be aggressive again, James Posey also shook his head. I understand your expression, LeBron James and Paul Pierce are indeed in a very hot state today, if they can maintain this state, they will definitely cause a lot of trouble for the Pacers, but looking at Meng Xu With a confident expression, James Posey's worries were greatly reduced.

LeBron James has officially reached the peak of his personal strength this season and has become a superstar with an ability value of 98. In the entire league, he is slightly inferior to Meng Xu, but the Cavaliers' trading options have always been problematic. Those all-star players who tried their best to get the effect of 1+1 greater than 2 with James could not achieve the effect of [-]+[-] greater than [-]. On the contrary, the Cavaliers were burdened with a huge salary. Leigh Szebiak, whose level has been greatly reduced due to injuries, coupled with a coach with average tactical ability, makes it impossible for the Cavaliers to display their true strength on paper. The advantage of the game turned out to be very difficult, because when it came to the critical moment, the Cavaliers had no players who could stand up, and they relied entirely on James alone, so this Cavaliers, there is no way to pose any threat to the Pacers Even if they get away with the Celtics, they will die if they encounter the Pacers.

As for the Celtics, the three superstars in their team, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, with the support of the championship belief, each of them is willing to make sacrifices to fulfill each other , especially Ray Allen. After coming to the Celtics, Ray Allen's shots were reduced by nearly half. The shooter who runs the ball and shoots open shots, such a team that is willing to sacrifice and fulfill is the most terrifying. For example, in today's game, when Paul Pierce was hot, Kevin Garnett and Ray - Allen put all his energy on the defensive end, Ray Allen even took the initiative to switch positions with Paul Pierce to defend James, so that Pierce can use all his energy on the offensive end, while the opposite Cavaliers, James Not only have to compete with Pierce on the offensive end, but also defend Pierce on the defensive end. Even Iron Man cannot withstand such a long-term consumption.

So in Meng Xu's mind, the Celtics are the biggest obstacle for the Pacers on their way to defending the title. Of course, the Celtics also have obvious shortcomings, that is, the bench lineup, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray - The salary of Allen's three people is nearly 6000 million US dollars, so the Celtics have no extra salary space to reinforce. In addition, the owner of the Celtics is not as rich as the Simon Brothers and is willing to pay the luxury tax every year. So the bench lineup has become a fatal shortcoming for the Celtics.

The final result of this game was not as expected by Meng Xu. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 97-92 at home, won the tiebreaker, and eliminated the Cavaliers with a big score of 4-3. , and the Pacers joined forces in the Eastern Conference finals. After the game, LeBron James' expression of frustration was in stark contrast to the Celtics who were celebrating their victory. James, who overturned the Pacers in the postgame, fell at the feet of the Celtics before meeting the Pacers.

In another tiebreaker on the same day, shortly after the end of the game between the Celtics and the Cavaliers, the results were divided. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Hornets 91-82 in the away game and joined forces with the Lakers again. Western Conference Finals.

　Thank you Hui Qiang for your tip, thank you.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)