NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 377 Media predictions!

The Jazz were eventually pushed out of the playoffs.

Mainly lost in direct conversations with the Mavericks.

This was really a loss of two important games. They failed to withstand the pressure in the end, which meant that while they personally sent the Mavericks into the playoffs, they jumped to the ninth position.

Plus……

Since the last game was Kobe's final performance, whether it was giving Kobe enough respect, allowing Kobe to complete his career perfectly, or being what fans all over the world expected, they lost the game.

finally.

Their record is 38 wins and 44 losses, falling into ninth place.

After that, the Kings, Nuggets, Pelicans, Timberwolves and other teams were all in a state of half-death.

The Suns and Lakers are simply at the bottom, with basically nothing to say.

in this way……

The pattern of east and west is clear.

Eastern Conference first round.

New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers.

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks.

Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets.

Western Conference first round.

Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets.

San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers.

And immediately, predictions from major media outlets came out one after another.

First is the East.

There is almost no suspense in this series between the Knicks and the Pacers. Media reporters and commentators unanimously believe that the Knicks will sweep the Pacers 4:0.

of course.

If the Pacers are lucky, they might be able to pull it off and save face.

That is, at most 4:1.

Because the strength of the two sides is really very different.

In terms of paper strength alone, the two are worlds apart.

Xue Liancheng + Oladipo + Lopez are equal to the league's TOP level super giant + All-star level shooting guard + All-star level center. Not to mention the entire league, but the core framework is definitely the top existence in the league.

Xue Liancheng averaged 31.15 points, 12.9 assists, 7.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game this season.

In the end, although his assists did not reach 13, which is a bit regretful, it was still the most brilliant assist data in the league in the past two decades, and it can be called the ceiling level among point guards.

In addition, his overall shooting rate is as high as 53.7% and his three-point shooting rate is 48.3%. This efficiency is very scary.

You know, he is just a point guard!

What's even more frightening is that he averaged 5.2 three-pointers per game. Not only did he firmly suppress Curry in terms of quantity, but he also surpassed Curry in shooting percentage, becoming the true three-point king.

This kind of performance is undoubtedly MVP level.

To say that Xue Liancheng is a TOP super giant is absolutely not an exaggeration.

Oladipo also averaged 20.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists per game this season. His overall field goal percentage was 48.5% and his three-point shooting percentage was 36.2%. His performance was quite outstanding and he was considered an All-Star. No one would refute his performance. .

And if his statistics were not low when he was with the Magic, his overall statistics might be higher.

of course.

Since Oladipo was assigned as the second ball-handling point at the end of the season, the number of singles gradually increased, resulting in a certain degree of decline in his efficiency. Otherwise, his shooting percentage would have been over 50%.

This is the scary thing about the Knicks.

Both guns in the backcourt have a hit rate of over 50%. Such a surge in efficiency can make you feel the thrill of full firepower in an instant.

In addition to Xue Liancheng and Oladipo, they also have a third All-Star - Lopez.

This season, he averaged first-class inside statistics of 19.3 points and 9 rebounds per game. His overall shooting percentage was as high as 52.7% and his three-point shooting percentage was 31%. He has already developed the prototype of being able to attack both inside and outside.

And this is not the true level of Lopez.

Before Oladipo came, Lopez was the team's second choice, averaging 20+ points per game. The pick-and-roll between Xue Liancheng and Lopez was one of the Knicks' most effective tactics.

However, with the arrival of Oladipo, Lopez gradually lost his second choice position, and his role on the offensive end was not so important.

However, his contribution on the defensive end is still great, and he is the most important person in protecting the inside frame.

In addition to the three core players, they also have PJ Tucker, Vonleh, Crowder, Jeff Green, Ilyasova, Tyler Johnson, David West, Galloway and many other high-quality role players. .

And what do the Pacers have?

The core player Paul George is an All-Star level star.

The remaining Monta Ellis has deteriorated beyond recognition. This season, he averaged 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, shooting only 42.4% from the field and 30.9% from three-point range. It is really hard to say that he is outstanding.

It can provide some help to George, but the help cannot be compared to the level of Oladipo and Lopez!

Then there is George Hill, who averaged 12.1 points, 4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season and shot 44% from the field, which is better than Ellis.

As a role player, Hill's performance is undoubtedly qualified.

But you really can't ask for more from him.

Then there is CJ Miles, the Pacers' capable player on the bench, averaging 11.8 points per game, providing very strong help to the team's offensive firepower.

But the efficiency is low, the hit rate is only 40%, and the state is not very stable.

This year's No. 11 Turner, with 10.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, performed very well.

Power center Mahinmi has 9.7 points and 7.1 rebounds, and is also a qualified insider.

Another substitute for the Pacers, Stucky, had 8.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He also had a problem of low efficiency.

There is also Jordan Hill. This long-haired brother is relatively familiar to domestic fans. He played for the Rockets and Lakers soon after entering the league. He averaged 8.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game this season and is also a pretty good substitute power forward.

Overall, the performance of the Pacers' players was very balanced. Except for the star George, no one was particularly outstanding.

On the Knicks' side, it's just the opposite. Except for the three core performers, only Crowder, Jeff Green and Tyler Johnson averaged double figures in points per game, and the others didn't reach double figures.

The main reason is that the Knicks have too many people who can rotate. Only these three are regular rotations. If the others come on, it really depends on their status.

If you are not in good condition, you may end up with zero eggs.

But if you are in good form in the next game, it is possible to score more than ten points.

On average, they naturally cannot average double figures in points per game.

But no matter what their statistics are, the Knicks' overall lineup is countless times stronger than the Pacers.

And it's visible to the naked eye.

The average points scored per game and the average points conceded per game are another proof.

The Knicks averaged 112.6 points per game this season, which is more than the Thunder's 110 points. Second only to the Warriors' 114.9 points per game, they are the second-most powerful offensive team in the league.

The average points lost per game is 101 points, which means that on average, the Knicks can beat their opponents by 11.6 points per game. This is a very scary point-winning data, which shows that the Knicks have the potential to crush many teams. .

Even the warriors can't compare to this.

And what about the Pacers?

This season, the scoring average is only 102.2 points per game, ranking in the middle and lower reaches of the league, and the offensive firepower is quite average.

However, they conceded an average of 100.5 points per game, which is more than the Knicks. Their defensive strength is really limited.

After all, the Pacers averaged only 1.7 points per game.

What is this concept?

——Winning is difficult.

In other words, if they can squeeze into the playoffs, their strength only accounts for 30%, on-the-spot performance accounts for 30%, other factors account for 30%, and the remaining 10% depends on luck.

Or to put it more accurately, the Pacers' strength is quite limited, and they are not worth mentioning among the strong teams in the playoffs.

This is why the public predicts the Knicks to 4:0 in this series.

People don't see the Pacers having a chance.

Not at all...

Then there's the Heat and Celtics.

The general public prediction is 4:1. Although the Heat are in the Big Three mode, the offensive end is relatively weak. Only the defensive end is extremely fierce and they are the best defensive team in the league.

The Celtics are also a defensive team and performed exceptionally well on the defensive end.

The two teams have the same advantages and the same style, so it depends on the specific lineup.

There is no doubt that people are still optimistic about the Heat's Big Three. After all, they are three All-Star players!

Wade, Anthony, Gasol, who is not a person with a name, a head and a face.

At least it seems much more reliable than Thomas should be.

In addition, the Heat's role player configuration is also very good. Ibaka, Porgitins, Hardaway Jr., Winslow, Richardson, Justin Holiday and others can all give the team a lot of help. A little help.

The Heat's odds of winning are visible to the naked eye.

The third group of Cavaliers and Eagles.

There is no suspense in this series, and everyone's prediction is to sweep it 4:0.

Because the Hawks, who were at their peak last season, were swept by the Cavaliers in the second round.

When the results came out, it still caused a lot of surprise.

Last season's second-place finisher in the Eastern Conference, who was as sharp as the Heat in the regular season, was unable to fight back against the Cavaliers, which was really surprising. This season, the Hawks are retreating instead of advancing. In this case, when encountering the Cavaliers, there is basically no hope.

In one sentence - a dead end.

The fourth group of Raptors and Hornets is a bit interesting.

大众给出的预测，普遍是猛龙4:2黄蜂，也有4:1的，更有4:3的，甚至有人预测黄蜂4:2，或者4:3的。

It can be said that this is the only group in the Eastern Conference that has the hope of defeating the series.

But the Raptors are both good offensively and defensively. Lowry and DeRozan are still somewhat famous in the league, and the Raptors also have the upper hand in the overall lineup.

Therefore, the chance of defeat is actually not too great.

The general prediction of Raptors 4:2 Hornets is evidence of this.

Western.

The first group of Warriors and Rockets are old enemies.

Last season, the headband helped push Harden forward. In the end, after falling behind 1:3, he forcibly reversed the Clippers and reached the Western Conference Finals.

And their opponent in the Western Conference Finals is the Golden State Warriors who are at their peak.

But it's a pity.

Harden was still not mature enough, and his ability at critical moments was a bit lacking. They finally watched the Warriors enter the finals with a big score of 1:4.

I never expected that they would meet in the first round this season, which is really disappointing.

At this time, the rocket has changed everything.

They actually only achieved a record of 39 wins and 43 losses, and got the last ticket to the playoffs at the buzzer.

The Warriors took a step further this season, winning 70 games and starting the playoffs with the league's best record.

The strength displayed by both sides is really like a chasm.

Therefore, the general prediction given by the public is that the Warriors 4:0 Rockets.

why?

Last season, the Rockets were much stronger, but ended up losing 1:4. But this season, the Rockets are on the verge of death. If they can avoid a sweep, it is a success.

Fans couldn't ask for more.

Therefore, 4:0 is the norm, and 4:1 avoids a sweep, then the Rockets' mission is completed.

If they are lucky enough to go 2:4, the Rockets will make a lot of money.

As for winning this series and completing the Black Eight Miracle?

That is pure dreaming.

In the second group of the Spurs and Grizzlies, since Bosh has been determined to be reimbursed for a second blood clot and may even retire, the Grizzlies have no hope.

The consensus prediction is 4:0.

Because there is nothing about the Grizzlies that can pose a threat to the Spurs.

This season's Spurs, thanks to the acquisition of Aldridge, formed a double-German combination, coupled with the old and sophisticated GDP, their lineup is unprecedentedly strong.

In the regular season, they also proved this with a super record of 66 wins and 16 losses.

The Grizzlies, without Bosh, were even more sluggish on the offensive end. With the performance of Bosh and Randolph, they were once able to compete with the Clippers.

After Bosh was reimbursed for the second time, their record plummeted.

If they didn't have a strong foundation, they might not even be able to make the playoffs. Their competitive strength is no longer at the level of a playoff team.

So it's not surprising that it was predicted to be swept.

The third group, Thunder and Mavericks.

Durant's return has brought the Thunder back to the track of the entire game. No one dares to underestimate the double MVP-level super giant team. Their third-place record in the Western Conference speaks for itself.

The Mavericks are indeed getting old.

As Nowitzki's immediate combat effectiveness has significantly declined, their competitiveness has also declined at a speed visible to the naked eye.

At this time, when encountering the third-ranked offensive team in the league, Nowitzki is probably helpless.

The prediction given by the public is generally 4:1.

Very fair and not biased at all.

It is indeed difficult for the Mavericks to threaten the Thunder.

The fourth group, Clippers and Trail Blazers.

As the top power in the Western Conference, the Clippers wander around in the playoffs every year. Last season, they led the Rockets 3:1 in the second round.

result……

Under the leadership of Rivers, who is "the essence of humanity being overturned", they were overturned again.

Paul once again missed the opportunity to touch the floor of the Western Conference Finals.

This is also the reason why people have been criticizing Paul as the number one point guard for so many years.

You haven't even touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals, how dare you call yourself the number one point guard?

This season, they regrouped, and while Griffin was playing in and out, Paul was dragging the team forward alone.

Now with Griffin's return, their morale is high and they are ready to hit the Western Conference Finals floor again.

In the first round, when they met the Blazers who were reborn from the ashes, they were truly a god-given opponent.

Although the Trail Blazers were very strong in the second half, except for Lillard, everyone else was just a scrap, including the rising CJ McCollum, who was also an unknown scrap last season.

and so……

Regardless of their strength, lineup, or star quality, the Clippers have the potential to crush the Trail Blazers.

Therefore, the prediction given by the public is that the Clippers 4:1 Trail Blazers.

This prediction is already very polite, giving Lillard three points, otherwise... it will be a sweep.

That’s all the predictions are for the East and West right now.

And in terms of statistics.

Xue Liancheng is firmly the scorer with 31.15 points, and also retains the assists title with 12.9 assists.

Drummond led the team in rebounding with 14.8 rebounds.

Oladipo became the steal leader with 2.2 steals.

Whiteside led the league in blocks with 3.5 blocks.

As for individual awards.

The most important MVP is also the award that everyone pays most attention to. Almost all the focus is here.

The players competing for the MVP trophy are almost a duo of Xue Liancheng and Curry. It is difficult for others to join in if they want to.

For example, Leonard, although the Spurs' 66-win record is very impressive, Leonard himself only averaged 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. It is really difficult to compete with Curry and Xue Liancheng.

Talking about record, you can't compare to the Warriors and Knicks.

Let’s talk about data, let alone Xue Liancheng. You can’t even compare with Curry.

Another example is James. Throughout the season, his statistics are still very good, averaging 25.4 points, 6.8 assists and 7.4 rebounds per game, absolutely top-notch statistics.

He can barely compete with Curry, but there is still a big gap between him and Xue Liancheng.

As for the record, it's too far behind.

Another example is Westbrook, who averaged super statistics of 23.5 points, 10.4 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game, but the Thunder's record did not meet the standards, and there is another MVP candidate Durant next to Westbrook.

Therefore, there is no competitiveness.

After counting, Xue Liancheng and Curry are the two closest people in terms of team record or personal data.

Xue Liancheng averaged 31.15 points, 12.9 assists, 7.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. The statistics are super gorgeous and unmatched.

His overall shooting percentage is 53.7%, his three-point shooting percentage is as high as 48.3%, and he averages 5.2 three-pointers per game.

This kind of performance can be said to be the most violent existence in recent years. Even James, known as the Almighty King, has to avoid his edge.

Moreover, Xue Liancheng also won the assists title and scoring title for the second consecutive year. There is really no one better.

In terms of record, the Knicks have 68 wins and 14 losses, dominating the entire Eastern Conference and ranking second in the league.

Curry, on the other hand, averaged 30.4 points, 6.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2 steals per game this season. Such statistics are also extremely gorgeous.

The overall shooting rate is 50.2%, the three-point shooting rate is also as high as 45%, and the free throw shooting rate is 90.8%. The authentic 180 Club can compete with Xue Liancheng, but overall it is much weaker.

At the same time, Curry averaged 5.1 three-pointers per game, which is also very scary.

In terms of record, the Warriors led the league with 70 wins and 12 losses. The 70 wins created the second-best record in history.

It can be said that Curry is the only superstar who can compare with Xue Liancheng this season.

But the difference is still very obvious.

Most media reporters and commentators are unanimously optimistic about Xue Liancheng.

of course.

There is also a small group of people who support Curry.

I don’t know if these people are trying to attract attention.

After all, in comparison, Xue Liancheng only suffered a small loss in record, but in other aspects, he suppressed Curry.

It can even be said that Curry is out of breath.

In this case, supporting Curry is obviously a bit sensational.

(End of this chapter)