NBA: Opening Fusion Demon God Pangu

Chapter 246: We will be waiting for 76ers in the finals!!!

Salt Lake City Energy Solutions Arena, Utah, United States. The first game of tonight will be played here.

This is the fourth game between the San Antonio Spurs vs the Utah Jazz.

In the previous three games, the powerful Spurs took a big 2-1 lead.

Today’s game is also a crucial battle for both sides, and if the Jazz can win it, they can equalize the big score and get back on the same line.

But if this game is lost, then the Jazz can basically declare out.

In the eyes of the outside world, the Spurs are bound to win this game, because in terms of overall strength, they are indeed stronger.

The two core of the Jazz, Carl Malone and John Stockton, are in the twilight of their careers after all.

Although they can still play well, it is far from their peak.

According to the correct historical trajectory, after the end of this season, Carl Malone will go to the Los Angeles Lakers to form the famous F4, just to make a final impact on the O’Brien Cup before retiring.

John Stockton chose to retire at the end of this season and did not win a title in his career.

On the other hand, the Spurs, with young Tim Duncan as the core, and excellent players such as Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the team is also entering the peak.

The game was played to the roar of the fans, and the Jazz fans were desperate for the team to win the matchup.

After the start of the match, the two sides began a fierce competition.

‘Stone Buddha’ Tim Duncan vs. aging ‘Postman’ Carl Malone is also one of the biggest highlights of this series.

The 40-year-old Malone is definitely an advanced age on the basketball court, and of course he has strong physical qualities and is also recognized as an evergreen in the league.

This season, he is still averaging 20+ points per game, which is unique in the entire history of the NBA.

In the first three games of the playoffs, he still averaged 20 points per game, but rebounded less than seven.

As opponent, Tim Duncan has been able to score 25 points and 15 rebounds so far, and has exploded Malone in statistics.

The competition between the two at the basket is particularly fierce, and tonight’s Malone is like playing chicken blood, and a strong desire to fight breaks out.

There were a few rounds that even gave fans a vague glimpse of his prime.

Under Malone’s excellent opening play, coupled with Stockton’s tandem, he actually suppressed the Spurs and achieved a certain lead.

In the first quarter, the Jazz led by three points.

During the intersectional break, Coach Popovich adjusted his tactics in time.

After the start of the second quarter, the Spurs began to fight back, and Tony Parker and Tim Duncan frequently played blocking tactics.

Both men had strong finishing abilities that made it difficult for the Jazz to defend for a while.

The situation soon reversed, and the Spurs began to gain the upper hand, and although Malone and Stockton still played very hard, they still had to serve their old age.

After the second half, there was a serious crisis in Utah’s physical fitness.

Under the high-intensity confrontation of the playoffs, Malone and Stockton were already tired and panting.

Coach Jerry Sloan asked them to take a break several times, but they were all turned down, knowing full well that once they got off the pitch, the team’s point gap would only widen.

Entering the fourth quarter, Malone and Stockton’s legs were as heavy as lead, and it seemed that every step was a great burden on the body.

With the final two minutes left in the game, the Spurs had a 15-point lead, and the Jazz were clearly powerless.

At this time, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan called a timeout and forced the two to go off the court.

Malone and Stockton looked at each other, each seeing unwillingness in the other’s eyes.

But they eventually had to give in to the years, and then walked off the court to the applause of the fans.

At this moment, the big screen above the stadium also gave the two a big close-up, and their spirit of unyielding touched countless fans.

In the end, the game was over, the Jazz lost the crucial fourth game, and the series was 3-1, and the San Antonio Spurs took the first place.

On the sidelines, both Malone and Stockton are well aware of the final outcome of the series.

Looking back on the 18 seasons together, there were so many memorable moments, but unfortunately, they didn’t win a championship…

The tears that flashed in their eyes were the friendship of 18 years of fighting side by side, and they stopped for a long time, and then turned together and walked towards the players’ tunnel.

In the passage, the two listened to the cries of the fans behind them, and could no longer bear it, so they hugged each other and cried.

No one will laugh at them, some just infinite respect, although they lost this game!

After this game, another focus battle in the West began.

The Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns also have a fourth bout.

The difference is that the Mavericks are currently leading this opponent by a wide score of 3-0, which is also their match point battle.

Winning this game will allow them to reach the second round of the playoffs.

Judging from the process of the first three games, the gap between the Suns and the Mavericks is still very large, and almost every game will not have much suspense.

They’re facing elimination tonight, and Suns fans are desperate for the team to bottom out.

After the game started, the Suns were also in significantly better shape than in the previous three games.

Throughout the first quarter, he was able to even play with the Mavericks.

However, shortly after the start of the second quarter, the Suns’ fundamental problems began to be exposed, and when Marbury, Marion, and Jr. had ups and downs, the Suns’ offense immediately fell into sluggishness.

The Mavericks seized the opportunity and, led by Nash and Nowitzki, quickly built up their advantage.

In the second half, despite the Suns’ attempts to chase points, the Mavericks didn’t give their opponents any chance to fight back.

Nowitzki played with complete dominance, and he completely shattered the Suns’ hopes of a reversal with one incomprehensible attack after another.

The final whistle blows and the game is over.

106：92

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns again to reach the second round 4-0 and become the second team to reach the second round of the playoffs this season.

Last season, they threatened to beat the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs, but failed to make it to the Finals.

This season, the Mavericks have taken their strength to the next level, and they have made a comeback, vowing to make good on last season’s promise.

After the game, the Mavericks coach said again: “We’ll wait for the Philadelphia 76ers in the Finals.” ”