I'm really strong in basketball

Chapter 100 Garnett Stole My Trophy
Liu He made a fake shot and pointed to Christie.

It's not that Christie is "stupid and sweet" and easy to be deceived.

But facing a big man who has made 9 three-pointers, you have to jump if you don't jump.

Immediately, Liu He dribbled the ball and took a step laterally. At this moment, no one was blocking him.

Liu He aimed at the basket and shot immediately.

Swish!
70: 48.

Liu He hit the 10th three-pointer of the game.

And this is also a new historical record for the number of three-pointers made in a single game in the NBA playoffs.

At this moment, the game hadn't finished yet, but the winner had already been decided.

Facing Liu He who sent ten shells from the outside, the Kings completely lost their fighting spirit.

In the end, the Lakers beat the Kings 128:102, leading the series 1-0.

本场比赛，刘河全场24投16，三分球15投11中，罚球5中4，砍下47分6篮板3助攻2抢断1盖帽。

Facing the Kings, Liu He went crazy.

Perhaps in the small ball era, 47 points in the playoffs is not too amazing.

But for now, the league's No. 1 O'Neal's final scoring record in the playoffs is 46 points.

The second-best player in the United States, Kobe Bryant's highest scoring record in the playoffs is 48 points (so far).

Two consecutive MVP Duncan's highest scoring record in the playoffs is 41 points.

Compared with O'Neal, Kobe, and Duncan, the gold content comes out.

If the "Big Three" of the Lakers still had water before, then Liu He's title of "Big Three" is well deserved now.

Tonight, Liu He really crossed that hurdle.

When Liu He was replaced at the last moment of the game, the whole audience burst into applause and cheers.

On the court, Peja Stojakovic looked at his stats of 16 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, and silently lowered his head.

However, his nightmare has just begun.

In the second game, the Lakers defeated the Kings 118:99.

Liu He once again scored a game-high 37 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.

Peja scored 12 points and 5 rebounds.

In the third game, the Lakers defeated the Kings 122:101.

For the third time, Liu He scored a game-high 38 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.

Peja scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

In three consecutive battles, Liu He faced Peja with all his blows.

And Peja was blown up every game, and his performance was sluggish.

"So is the MVP ranking too weak, or is Liu He too strong? Is this the fourth MVP level?"

Los Angeles media delivered a coup de grace.

Originally, in the Kings team, the two small groups of Peja, Divac, Webber, and Bibby were in trouble, and now it's even more finished.

"I believe in Stowe's strength. He will definitely be able to show his strength during the regular season, and will not remain sluggish."

I don't know whether Weber is really encouraging Peja, or if he is eccentric and Peja is "a dragon in the regular season, a bug in the playoffs".

Anyway, Peja felt that he was pissed off, and he replied directly: "Some people should feel lucky. If he hadn't stayed on a strong team, he would have gone home to fish like this year's No. [-] pick LeBron James. Rest After a whole season, he will be able to play in the knockout round when he comes back, he should learn to be grateful instead of complaining about his teammates."

James: Why are you mentioning me?

Liu He: Of course it was because when Peja and I were facing each other, I mocked Peja, "Seeing that you are so tired from playing, why don't I send you to go fishing with LeBron James."

In any case, before the fourth game started, there was such a quarrel among the main players of the team, and the Kings were finished.

The Lakers gloated internally.

Liu He was not happy.

Victory can make up for all problems.The Lakers look pretty good because they keep winning.But if they lose, they may not be as good as the Kings.

Therefore, the Lakers can only win all the way.

In the fourth game, coach Rick Adelman used Doug Christie to defend Liu He, but the effect was not good.

Christie's height was too disadvantageous for Liu He.

In addition, in this way, the Kings will have no defensive champions to limit Kobe.

Halftime, 66:42.

The Lakers spent the game in just halftime.

In the end, 112:89, the Lakers swept the Kings and took the lead in reaching the conference finals.

Facing the Kings, Liu He averaged 35.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.5 steals in four battles.

Then, in the other three duels.

The Pacers eliminated the Heat 4-2 and reached the conference finals for the second time.

In the duel between the Pistons and the Nets, the old enemies, the Pistons scored 78:56 and 95:80 respectively.

但随后，篮网队82：64、94：79连扳两局，大比分战至2比2平。

In the battle of Tianwangshan, the Pistons and the Nets battled for three overtimes. In the end, the Nets won a crucial victory 127:120.

但在G6战，活塞队81：75艰难地扳回一局，打成大比分3比3平。

In the tiebreaker, the Pistons once again relied on defense to strangle their opponents and eliminated the two-time Eastern Conference champion Nets 90-69.

The Pistons officially advanced to the conference finals.

In another matchup in the West, the Spurs and Timberwolves also reached the tiebreaker.

The Timberwolves' "handsome guy" Wally Szczerbiak returned to action and became a surprise player in this series.

The Timberwolves finally eliminated the Spurs with difficulty 97:93.

So far, all four teams in the division finals have been released.

In the East, the Pistons play the Pacers.

In the West, the Lakers play the Timberwolves.

On May 2004, 5, the first game of the Western Conference Finals began.

It was also on this day that the league announced awards such as the best rookie and the most valuable player in the regular season.

With more than half of the votes, Liu He crushed James and Anthony and became the best rookie in the 2003-2004 season.

Kevin Garnett was finally elected MVP with 32.22% of the vote, surpassing Liu He's 22.46%.

Ron Artest became the best defensive player.

In addition, the best team and the best defensive team are also released.

Best lineup:
Shaq O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd.

The second team of the best team:
Ben Wallace, Jermaine O'Neal, Liu He, Sam Cassel, Tracy McGrady.

The three teams of the best team:
Yao Ming, Peja Stojakovic, Dirk Nowitzki, Baron Davis, Michael Reid.

All-Defensive First Team:
Ron Artest, Bruce Bowen, Kevin Garnett, Ben Wallace, Kobe Bryant.

All-Defensive Second Team:
Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd, Andrei Kirilenko, Doug Christie, Liu He.

On this day, Liu He won the three honors of the best rookie, the second team of the best team, and the second team of the best defensive team. It can be said that he has gained a lot.

But Garnett is the biggest winner today. He is this year's MVP, the first team of the best team, and the first team of the best defensive team.

Most importantly, Garnett "stole" Liu He's MVP.

That day, the local media in Los Angeles went crazy.

"The biggest scandal in history, the MVP is not from the team with the best record in history."

"This season, the Lakers and the Timberwolves fought four games. The Lakers won three of them. One was Liu He's lore, and two were crushed by a big score. Under such circumstances, how can Garnett win from the Lakers? Steal the MVP from the team?"

“湖人队73胜9负，森林狼队58胜24负，MVP竟然会给58胜的那支弱队？”

……

But in any case, the decision made by the alliance will not be changed.

This year's MVP is Garnett.

In addition, Garnett chose the award ceremony before the start of the G1 game.

Garnett explained: "The reason for this choice is that I hope this award can inspire all Timberwolves players to play their best in the first game and help us defeat our opponents."

At 7 p.m., after David Stern presented the MVP trophy to Garnett, Garnett delivered a lengthy acceptance speech.

In the end, Garnett, who has always been known as a "tough guy" image, even burst into tears.

On the Lakers side, everyone watched Garnett being interviewed, and the faces of O'Neal, Kobe, and Liu He all turned cold.

O'Neal thought silently: I scored 74 points this year, which is the second highest score in NBA history. Shouldn't my performance be the MVP?Garnett stole my trophy.

What Kobe thought was: the Lakers have O'Neal inside and Liu He outside, but it is undoubtedly me who connects them.I am the most important character on the team!Garnett stole my trophy.

Liu He: Garnett stole my trophy!
Apart from being a little upset, Liu He felt okay.Because if I really get the MVP, will O'Neal and Kobe feel uncomfortable, and then make trouble again.

In the current situation of the Lakers, it is better for none of their own people to win the MVP, and it is best for outsiders Garnett to win.

But thinking about it, seeing Garnett win the MVP and accepting the trophy in front of his face, Liu He was really upset.

The same is true for O'Neal and Kobe, who are getting more and more unhappy seeing Garnett's appearance.

Garnett never imagined that he chose to receive the award before the G1 game to motivate his teammates.

But I don't know if the Timberwolves players are motivated. Anyway, the Big Three of the Lakers have been angered.

Soon, the reporter finished interviewing Garnett and came over to interview the "Big Three of the Lakers", and his intention to do things was self-evident.

O'Neal said with a smile: "Congratulations to Kevin, he stole the MVP!"

Kobe: "But he can only steal the MVP!"

Liu He: "The FMVP belongs to the winner, he cannot steal it!"

The Big Three answered the reporter's questions with a half-smile.

The reporter only felt that the chrysanthemum was cold, and shivered immediately.

Soon, the game begins.

The Timberwolves' starting lineup for tonight is:

Fifth position: Elvin Johnson.

Number four: Kevin Garnett.

The third spot: Trenton Hassell.

Number two: Latrell Sprewell.

Number one: Sam Cassell.

In addition, they also have the "parallel import champion" Olowokandi on their bench, and the all-star player "handsome guy" Szczerbiak. Compared with the beginning of the season, the current Timberwolves are considered strong.

No, the entire Timberwolves team gathered together and formed a circle.

Garnett stood in the middle and roared loudly: "Get rid of those sons of bitches, the Lakers!"

With the addition of MVP, Garnett's courage doubled.

The Lakers' starting lineup remains:
Fifth position: Shaq O'Neal.

Number four: Karl Malone.

Number three: Liu He.

Number two: Kobe Bryant.

Number one: Gary Payton.

Game start.

In the jump ball stage, O'Neal jumped high and turned the basketball back to his home half.

Payton advanced to the frontcourt and, as usual, first lobbed the ball into the hands of O'Neal in the low post.

As soon as O'Neal got the ball, Garnett rushed over to pinch.

But O'Neal stepped sideways, pushed Irving Johnson away, and completed a powerful dunk before Garnett could pounce.

boom!
Beep!
O'Neal even caused Johnson's foul, and he played 2+1 at the beginning.

A fierce-faced O'Neal walked up to the free-throw line, glanced at Garnett, and tossed the free throw into the hoop.

Swish!
3: 0.

At this time, Garnett hadn't realized the nightmare he was about to face tonight.

clap clap clap!
Garnett applauded vigorously and encouraged his teammates: "Guys, the game has just begun, don't worry. The Lakers are nothing more than a group of sons of bitches."

Cassell advances upcourt to Garnett in the low post.

However, as soon as Garnett got the ball, Malone strongly resisted him, and O'Neal and Liu He also stuck to him, forming a pocket, waiting for Garnett to make a move.

Seeing this situation, Garnett sensibly chose to hand over the ball.

Garnett then walked out and got the ball again at the free throw line.

But Marlon held him back again.

Garnett turned and faked continuously, trying to fool Malone.

But the 41-year-old Malone is now the oldest guy in the NBA, how can he be so easily deceived?
Garnett saw that the fake move was not going to work, so he could only start and force a breakthrough.

However, Malone followed closely and continued to confront, oppressing Garnett, and the defense was full of aggressiveness.

Garnett can't add up to speed, so naturally he can't get rid of Malone.Just after running two steps, he was blocked by Liu He, who was defending from the flank.

Garnett was forced to stop, so he could only force his shot against the double-teaming of Liu He and Malone.

Bang!

The goal was missed, O'Neal stuck Johnson, grabbed the rebound with both hands, turned around and found Kobe who had already made a fast break.

Kobe took the ball, rushed to the frontcourt, and made an active confrontation to drive away "Madman" Sprewell, but scored a layup.

5: 0.

Timberwolves offense.

Garnett continued to take the ball at the free throw line, but as soon as he took the ball, he found that Liu He on the other side was ready to move and could pounce at any time to double-team.

Garnett hesitated, did not dare to be tough, and chose to pass the ball.

Sprewell held the ball and tried to break through Kobe, but was followed by Kobe.

Kobe Bryant was not too heavy during the No. 8 period, and his steps were still very fast.

Sprewell couldn't get rid of Kobe, and he forced a shot against Kobe and still didn't make it.

O'Neal received the rebound and immediately found his fast break teammate.

Kobe took the lead and rushed to the front court.

However, the Timberwolves retreated quickly this time. Sprewell entangled Kobe, and Garnett chased after Kobe.

Kobe was unhurried, and after attracting the attention of the two, he hit the ground and passed the ball to the wing.

Liu He, who followed the ball, took off and completed a dunk with both hands.

boom!
7: 0.

Beep!
Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders called a timeout.

(End of this chapter)