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Chapter 213 The announcement of the awards awaits the second round
On April 4th, after the third game of the first round of the 28-97 season playoffs, the Lakers swept the Portland Trail Blazers with a total score of 98-[-], completing the sweep of the team for two consecutive years. Let the Blazers completely lose face, and the chaos within the team is completely publicized.

In the other three games on the 28th, the Charlotte Hornets, who had hoped to sweep the Atlanta Hawks, suffered a disastrous away game. They were completely lost under the high-intensity and tight defense of the Hawks and lost to the Hawks 64-96. With 32 points, the highest scorer of the entire Hornets is Anthony Mason Jr., who scored a poor 12 points.The Hornets only scored 64 points in a single game, which is also the lowest single-game score in the NBA playoffs in recent years.

The Seattle SuperSonics were crushed by the Timberwolves' youth storm in an away game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 30-year-old Gary Payton scored 26 points with all his might, but the Timberwolves had no choice but to step up to Steph Marbury and Kevin Garnett. Under the leadership of this pair of core players inside and outside, the six players of the team scored in double figures, and finally defeated the Sonics 98-90, making the total score 2-1. The Timberwolves have a great hope of eliminating the Sonics. team to advance to the second round.

The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks at Madison Garden 91-85. Although the Knicks had won one of the previous two away games, the Knicks had lost Ewing in the paint. There was absolutely no one available inside. After returning to the home court, they had to swallow the bitter fruit of failure.Although Alan Houston scored 27 points, but in the face of the Heat's full blooming situation, the Knicks finally resented.

On April 4, the Lakers, who had completed the first round, returned to Los Angeles to rest, while other teams had to continue to work hard to qualify for the second round.

In the game on the 29th, the Jazz challenged the Rockets away.Returning to the home court, the Rockets played the game they hoped for under the leadership of Olajuwon. The 35-year-old Olajuwon regained his vitality in this game, and he scored 26 of 10 shots. He scored a game-high 28 points. Although his shooting percentage was not high, he suppressed the Jazz's inside performance very well, allowing Karl Malone to score only 19 points.The Rockets completed a big overtake when everyone was not optimistic. After winning the game, they made the total score 2 to 1.Before the start of this playoffs, the Rockets were recognized as the teams that would be eliminated in the first round, but they did not expect them to lead the Jazz, which is second in the Western Conference in the regular season.

The Bulls eliminated the New Jersey Nets 116 to 101 in an away game. They also completed a sweep of the Nets and advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the second time.

Kobe encountered Jordan's strict defense in this game, and he also enjoyed the treatment of Liu Han in last year's finals. As a result, Kobe was completely lost under Jordan's strict defense and only scored 9 points in the game.Although the Nets scored in double figures with five points, none of them scored 20.Although Jordan is 35 years old, he still scored 38 points in this game. The older and stronger Jordan made the rebellious Kobe lower his head high.

The Spurs at home defeated the Suns 99-80, and the Spurs eliminated the Suns 3-1.Spurs veteran Avery Johnson made 15 of 11 shots and 12 of 8 free throws in this game, scoring 30 points. David Robinson also grabbed 21 rebounds and completely destroyed the Suns inside.Suns point guard Jason Kidd only made 16 of 4 shots in this game, and his shooting percentage was less than [-]%. His poor shooting became the main reason for losing this game.As a point guard, Kidd's passing and vision can be described as top-notch, but his shooting has become a big loophole for himself. The Spurs seized this flaw to seal Kidd's passing line. When Johnson was defending Kidd, he was defensive and shot, and let Kidd go to shoot. As a result, Kidd was defeated by himself.

At the end of the game on the 29th, the Bulls and Spurs advanced one after another.

On April 4th, the Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 30-80 and advanced to the second round. Specialist-style defense, coupled with the defensive lineup that Larry Brown has been building for the Pacers before, with excellent defense, the Pacers finally defeated the Cavaliers.

The Supersonics defeated the Timberwolves 92-88 on the road and tied the score 2-2. Gary Payton scored 24 points in this game, while only Kevin Garnett performed steadily on the Timberwolves side. Other players The state is sluggish, and there is no feeling.In this way, the two teams will have a fifth game in two days.

The Heat lost to the Knicks 85 to 90, and the two teams once again tied 2 to 2. The two sides will also have a fifth game in two days.In the last season, the Heat and the Knicks fought seven games in the second round of the playoffs. The two teams fought like a war. Players on both sides were sent off. From the first round to the last game, although they are all teams that are good at defense, it is undeniable that such a muscle-to-muscle game has attracted a lot of attention.

5月1日，黄蜂队91比82战胜老鹰队，以3比2的总比分晋级季后赛第二轮。

The Jazz launched a Jedi counterattack in the second game of the away game, beating the Rockets 93 to 71 by 22 points, and also tied the total score at 2-2.Except for Olajuwon who is still stable, the Rockets have nothing to do.

On May 5, the Timberwolves lost to the Sonics in an away game and were eliminated. The Sonics will meet the Lakers again two days later. Last season was also the second round of the playoffs. The Sonics were swept by the Lakers. This year Although Sean Kemp is missing, the entire Sonics team is gearing up and preparing to fight the Lakers.

The first round of the playoffs is coming to an end, and now the Knicks and the Heat, the Rockets and the Jazz are still unable to decide the outcome. In the East, the second round of the playoffs between the Hornets and the Bulls will be held on May 5 day.

At the end of the first round of the playoffs, the league announced the winners of the regular season. Although the Lakers achieved 72 wins in the regular season, they did not receive too many individual individual awards.

The most valuable player of the regular season was won by Jordan. If Liu Han was not suspended, he might have won this honor, but he unfortunately missed this award because of his two-month suspension.

The best rookie was undoubtedly awarded to Tim Duncan of the Spurs. This simple young player has a maturity different from his age. His average of 21.1 points and 11.9 rebounds per game can be called the No.1 rookie, even It can be compared with the leading stars of some teams.

The best defensive player was won by Mutombo. Although his statistics are not eye-catching, it is undeniable that he is indeed the gate of the Eagles' interior defense.

The best sixth man was won by Michael Finley of the Lakers. He is the Lakers' number one scoring point on the bench. His strong body and excellent shooting ability make him an important guarantee for the Lakers' offense in the second quarter.

The best coach was won by George Crent. His achievements are obvious to all. Although the Lakers won the championship last year, this year's Lakers can be regarded as a team that has been rebuilt. George Crent led the Lakers Played an amazing tactic.

Both Liu Han and O'Neal entered the best team, and O'Neal also entered the defensive second team. Originally, Liu Han could also be selected for the second team. His single defense ability is still very good, but unfortunately he did not get the coach and The reporter admitted that maybe Liu Han's too strong offensive firepower made everyone ignore his defensive ability.

However, these unimportant honors have not attracted the attention of Liu Han and the Lakers players at all. Their current energy is focused on the upcoming second round of the playoffs.

(End of this chapter)