NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 225 Playoff Intensity

As soon as the talk show was broadcast, it really caused an uproar.

"Shock!In Xue Liancheng's list of the strongest active players, there is no James"

"Who is the face of the alliance?Xue Liancheng's answer is: I"

"For six consecutive years, James missed the strongest lineup in active service? "

"Xue Liancheng spoke arrogantly, James was ignored"

"Xue Liancheng officially challenged the No.1 alliance"

All kinds of explosive news sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, quickly occupying major media platforms.

James 4MVP2 champion 2FMVP1 scoring champion, as well as various best lineups and defensive lineups.

result.

Can't even make Xue Liancheng's list of the strongest active players?
If you want to say that the strongest small forward in history, Bird can still compete with James, Durant doesn't even have a championship, why?

And the most explosive point was about the appearance of the alliance. Xue Liancheng actually answered that it was himself?
This is Chiguo's challenge to James' No.1 status in the league!
It can be said that one stone stirred up a thousand waves, and it exploded to the old nest of my great Zhan Huang.

"Fuck, be crazy, keep being crazy, let's see how long you can go crazy, just don't do somersaults in the playoffs."

"Four kills of the Cavaliers in the regular season, do you really think you are the face of the league? Don't even say how much you are."

"Can you prove yourself first? You haven't won the MVP yet, are you just so awesome?"

"It's really an eye-opener. A rookie with no honors thinks he is No. 1 in the league. Who gave you the courage?"

"The playoffs haven't even started yet, so let's talk nonsense. See how you die in the playoffs. I really think the regular season is the same as the playoffs."

"Please, the playoffs are the place to verify the quality of the stars. Come on, win a championship first and then come out and beep."

"You can really say it, just you? Also worthy of the alliance face?"

"Don't be hacked, or you will be a joke."

For the enemies who tried to shake James' position, how could the Jamies bear it, and jumped out immediately, spitting wildly.

And this topic is too big, the sensation caused can be imagined.

Almost the entire sports world was shaken three times.

Not only the rice country rushed to report, but even the larger international media also came out to report the content of this interview.

There was even more turmoil in the country.

but.

They didn't criticize Xue Liancheng's arrogance throughout the article, but praised him.

What is striving for No.1 in the league, what is the goal to become the new king of the NBA, what is the declaration of the championship, what is determined not to be discouraged, etc., etc., can be regarded as filtering out some unfavorable information for Xue Liancheng.

But the domestic fans don't care about this, they only see Xue Liancheng's threat to become the face of the league, just this one sentence is enough to make the domestic fans excited for a while.

Translated into adult words: China is finally going to produce a world-class superstar...

Doesn't this arouse the pride of the Chinese people?

A superstar with three goals!
This is not comparable to those niche sports stars.

Once Xue Liancheng wins the MVP and wins the championship, Xue Liancheng will be No. 1 in basketball in their eyes.

They don't care how brilliant and great you James was in the past...

of course.

This is the voice of the domestic public.

In fact, those real fans who often watch the game will still be ashamed of Xue Liancheng's bold words.

They naturally know that Xue Liancheng's current achievements have not reached the level of the league's facade. If he wins the MVP and the championship, he can compete for it.

Even some James fans are laughing at Xue Liancheng's nonsense.

But their voices were too small, and they were immediately drowned by the huge water fans.

but……

Because of Xue Liancheng's great success in the NBA, the domestic basketball community exploded and returned to the grand occasion of Yao Ming's heyday.

The ratings have risen by more than one level.

……

……

Two days passed in a flash.

During the period, major gaming companies also offered odds for winning the championship.

The No.1 odds of the championship, it was actually given to the Cavaliers: +240
Obviously.

The Big Three led by James is still trustworthy.

Although James did not show invincible energy during the regular season, and was even hit by the Heat for a while, given James' success in forming the Big Three during the Heat, they still chose to believe in James.

Odds No.2 is Warriors: +280
They are also very optimistic about the Warriors.

The main measure is that the Warriors have played a devastating offense this season, especially the three-point ability, which can explode in an instant and directly kill the game.

Odds No.3 is last season's champion Spurs: +350
Although the Spurs' regular season record has dropped this season, they are a championship team after all. Leonard's growth is very rapid, and the championship team is still there. They have enough competitiveness to stand out from the West.

Odds No.4, this is the Heat's turn: +360
As the number one in the league in the regular season, they are only ranked fourth. This is obviously unreasonable and a serious underestimate.

And the reason why they are underestimated is also very simple

As the core of the Heat's offense, Xue Liancheng has no playoff experience at all, which is a major hidden danger.

To know.

This is the playoffs, and the intensity is not the same as the regular season.

If Xue Liancheng couldn't withstand the pressure and couldn't break through the siege, then the flameout would really happen anytime and anywhere.

Once Xue Liancheng turns off, the Heat will face collapse.

Secondly, the Heat made a major lineup change in the middle of the season. Their running-in was not long enough, and their tacit understanding was also very worrying.

of course.

The most important point is Wade's knee injury.

Wade played on and off this season and only played 58 games, which is basically the same as last season's 54 games.

In terms of efficiency, Wade has experienced a significant decline.

In the 13-14 season, Wade averaged 33 minutes per game, 14.1 shots per game, 7.7 shots, an astonishing 54.4% shooting rate, and 19 points, 4.7 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.

But this season, Wade averaged 31.5 minutes per game, but his average shot per game increased to 17.5, and he was able to hit 8.2 goals. His shooting percentage has dropped to 47%, a full drop of 7 percentage points!
The data also came to an average of 21.7 points, 4 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

He averaged 3.4 more shots per game, but scored only 2.7 points more.

The average assists and rebounds per game have fallen off a cliff.

The state is visibly slipping.

This is because Xue Liancheng sent a lot of good shots, otherwise, Wade's efficiency would be even worse.

Coupled with the fact that Wade was so hard to say in the finals last season, people have to wonder whether Wade is still able to provide enough help for Xue Liancheng.

Besides...

Wade's injury risk is so obvious, what if he falls in the playoffs?
and so.

Spinach odds are so low.

Next the Rockets +850, Clippers +1000, Eagles +1200 and other teams, their odds began to drop off a cliff, widening a huge gap with the top four.

That is to say, Spinach is most optimistic about the Cavaliers, Warriors, Spurs, and Heat. These four teams can win the championship.

The other teams are all foils.

But this odds also caused a wave of earth-shaking controversy.

The main controversy naturally comes from the Heat.

so...

No. 4 in the dignified league, they are only ranked No. [-]. How much do you look down on them?

The Heat will feel underestimated.

They complained one after another, wanting to make the spinach company cry...

And the fans were more direct, scolding the spinach company for looking down on people.

And amidst all the turmoil, the results of the first day's competition came out.

The Bulls defeated the Raptors 103:86 at home and got a good start.

The hot chicken brothers perfectly performed the hot chicken. DeRozan made 20 of 6 shots and contributed 15 points, but he had 11 rebounds and 6 assists.

But with this hit rate, it's hard not to say he's hot.

Lowry made 10 of 2 shots, six offenders went off the field, and only scored 7 points, plus 8 rebounds and 4 assists.

It is also a fighter in spicy chicken.

Bulls here.

Butler is really hard enough, making 14 of 8 shots and scoring 25 points and 6 assists.

The roses bloomed again. Rose made 16 of 9 shots and scored 23 points and 7 assists.

Another group in the East.

The Cleveland Cavaliers slaughtered the Washington Wizards 113:93, showing the strength to hit the championship in the first game.

Irving made 21 of 11 shots, made five three-pointers and scored 31 points.

詹姆斯18投8中，砍下20分7助攻6篮板，常规操作。

Love had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and also played at the top inside level.

The power of the Big Three was fully released in the first game of the playoffs.

Wizards here.

Two guns in the backcourt, also a bit of a sign of the spicy chicken brothers.

Wall made 18 of 5 shots and only scored 10 points, plus 6 rebounds and 8 assists. This efficiency is also outrageous.

Bill was even more outrageous, making 23 of 6 shots, but with free throws, he scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.

Pierce saw his old friend James, and the old man chatted about being a teenager. He scored 10 points on 7 of 20 shots and was the best player for the Wizards.

West two-group competition.

The Warriors won the game 106:99 without bloodshed.

Curry scored 34 points and led the team to victory on his own.

The thick-browed brother Davis also scored 35 points, but he seemed a little helpless.

Even more unfortunately, the core backcourt player Evans was injured after only playing 12 minutes.

It can be said that the house is leaking and it rains all night...

The Houston Rockets beat the Mavericks 118-108.

Ci Deng finally showed the power of Pengci. He only took 11 shots and hit 4 goals, but scored 24 points, including 17 free throws and 15 free throws.

The Emperor Porcelain really lived up to his reputation.

However, Ci Deng is not only good at touching Ci, but also passes the ball very well. He sent 11 assists in the audience, which is very impressive.

As for the performance of Warcraft Howard?

Only played 17 minutes, how can you perform?
11 points and 5 rebounds.

Compared with the headband gang, it is far inferior.

It's not awkward, but Howard received 17 fouls in just 5 minutes.

As a former top player, it is really unreasonable to control his own fouls.

Mavericks here.

Nowitzki also refused to accept his old age. The Golden Rooster is still a big killer, scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds on 24 of 8 shots.

pity.

After all, they still couldn't withstand the impact of young people.

This is the first day of the playoffs.

Polarization is serious, and there are no dramas above the following.

Especially in the East, the two games were slammed, and the Raptors and Wizards are so vulnerable, which is indeed a bit unexpected.

It stands to reason that their strength is still okay, they didn't pull so much, but they lost so badly.

Solidly gave a resounding slap to the forecasting media.

The next day.

American Airlines Center.

The first game between the Heat and the Celtics also went on as scheduled.

The Heat's starting lineup is still the same: Xue Liancheng, Wade, PJ-Tucker, Ibaka, Gasol Jr.

The Celtics started a little more: point guard Smart, shooting guard Bradley, small forward Evan Turner, power forward Brandon Bass, center Tyler Zeller.

This lineup is very balanced.

Ok……

To put it in plain language, it has no special features.

There are neither absolute defensive strengths nor any offensive strengths, which is equivalent to a starter built by a bunch of role players.

It's really incomparable with the Heat.

There is really no comparison at all.

Moreover, the three-point shooting ability of this lineup will be very poor.

Tyler Zeller, a big white man who participated in the draft in 12, has a decent hook shot at the basket and a soft mid-range touch, but he has no three-point ability.

Evan Turner, the No. 10 pick in 1 years, was once placed high hopes by the digital people in Philadelphia, but his efficiency was terrible. After a few years of training, he was abandoned by the digital people. His three-point ability was almost zero. He averaged [-] three-point shot per game, which is better than nothing...

Brandon Bass, a veteran who has played in many teams, is not very tall, but he has enough tonnage and good impact, but he can't shoot three-pointers.

Smart, the No. 6 pick this year, has a certain three-point ability. He averaged 4.1 three-pointers per game and was able to hit 1.4 three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of 33.5%.

But the problem is that his overall shooting percentage is only 36.7%, which is a representative of low energy.

Bradley, he has a 35.2% three-point shooting rate, averaging 1.6 three-pointers per game, but his overall shooting rate is only 42.8%, and his efficiency is also so-so.

With such a lineup, competing with the Heat's half of the All-Star team, no matter how you look at it, it's hanging...

Just give people a kind of tricks on the eaves.

——It feels like a joke.

This is why the public generally looks down on the Celtics.

Get a win, that's earned.

With your lineup, how do you play?
Can't fight!

Can't beat it at all.

No one thinks they can beat the Heat.

The strength of the two sides is too disparity.

The disparity is so great that it cannot be seen directly.

Tell the truth.

Xue Liancheng also felt this feeling inexplicably in his heart.

Even if he knows that this feeling is wrong, it is wrong to underestimate the enemy.

But as far as the Celtics lineup is concerned, he can't pay attention to it at all!

but……

There is one thing to pay special attention to, that is, this Kate is very dark now, with various small movements constantly.

According to the historical trajectory, this season the Cavaliers were originally the second in the Eastern Conference, and the Celtics were the seventh in the Eastern Conference. They will meet in the playoffs. Love was in the fourth game of the series against the Celtics. Olynik's Malaysian face was broken.

It was unbearable to look at the tragic scene, the feeling of the whole arm falling off looked horrifying.

Love was reimbursed for this season, ending the rest of the playoffs ahead of schedule.

That's why the pressure on me has increased dramatically.

And in the overtime game of the first game of the finals, Irving was also injured.

James led a seven-man rotation, won two games in a row, and played super dominance. Although he missed the championship in the end, James' 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists data can be called historical levels, consolidating his No.1 status in the league.

In addition, the Heat did not make the playoffs that season, which made his two championships with the Heat even more valuable.

The contemporary facade of the league is well-deserved...

but……

People only know that James is a god, and he played against the Splash Brothers alone, which is full of legends, but they don't know that in the 15th finals, James' efficiency is very tragic, with only 39.8% shooting rate.

Purely relying on an average of 11.5 free throws per game makes the data look so luxurious.

Ok……

If you look at it this way, the dominance shown by James will be greatly discounted.

but……

Considering that the Cavaliers had only 7 people in the main rotation at the time, James alone attracted firepower. With this efficiency, it is actually barely acceptable.

But to say that the gods descended to earth, it would be a bit too deified.

James averaged 32.6 shots per game, while the Cavaliers averaged 85.1 shots per game, and James took 38.3% of the team's shots.

The Cavaliers averaged 93.5 points in six games, James averaged 35.8 points in six games, and James scored 38.2% of the team.

In other words, the number of shots taken by James is basically equal to the number of points scored. It does not mean that his teammates are all CBA, which drags me down.

Considering the greater defensive pressure James encountered, James has such a performance, which can be regarded as unmatched.

But it is still far from reaching the level of the gods descending to earth.

The Avatar of the Gods is completely just a magical color that fans add to their idol James.

of course.

If Love hadn't been injured, the situation might have been different.

But now, this situation will indeed not happen. The Cavaliers have fallen to the third position, facing the sixth Wizards.

Olynyk has absolutely no chance of breaking Love's arm, but they have to be careful.

Don't get injured in the end, then the next series will not be so easy to get through.

Especially facing a healthy Cavaliers.

Although they beat the Cavaliers four times in the regular season, it does not mean that they really have an insurmountable advantage for the Cavaliers.

The playoffs are not the same as the regular season.

Ok?
As for what is different?
Xue Liancheng didn't know either.

Uh……

He knew quickly because the game had already begun.

Zeller and Gasol jump the ball.

Gasol successfully moved the ball, and the Heat got the first attack.

Xue Liancheng advanced with the ball.

He was greeted by Smart's defense.

The intensity came up all of a sudden.

Xue Liancheng hadn't pushed the halfway well before Smart pounced on him and continued to fight.

But Wade wanted to come to meet him, but Bradley followed him like a shadow...

The other counterpoints also follow very closely...

Is this the playoffs?
It's really not the same as the regular season.

It's especially obvious when it comes to defense.

He never saw his teammates run out of opportunities from start to finish.

After a lot of effort, Xue Liancheng successfully pushed to the top of the arc.

In the first round, Xue Liancheng just tested it, dribbling the ball left and right to observe, but his teammates still found it difficult to get rid of it.

Even without the ball covering the pick-and-roll, the Celtics also switch to marking quickly.

He didn't attack himself.

Handed the ball to Wade.

In the end, Wade rushed to pick the basket and dialed the ball in against the man.

Take a blood...

(End of this chapter)