Almighty legend life

Chapter 245 Advancing to the Finals
Although the Lakers are better than the Jazz, it is not everyone's expectation, but the Lakers' strong three-to-zero lead still surprised everyone.

The Lakers' strong sweep of their opponents in the first two rounds of the playoffs really proved their strength, but this time their opponent is the Jazz after all. This Jazz has entered the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season , It can be said that the current Jazz team is a team with rich experience in the playoffs.But now the Lakers have easily achieved a [-]-[-] lead, which undoubtedly shows that this young Lakers already has the strength to crush most teams.

The Jazz are almost on the verge of elimination after falling behind three to zero, and the Lakers' promotion seems to be no longer so suspenseful. This is both a good thing for the league and a little worrying for the league.On the good side, the second matchup between the Lakers and the Bulls, as well as another collision between 23 and 24, are the focus of the league's interests.But while the league is reaping benefits, they can't help but worry that the Lakers will dominate the league since then, which will hinder the overall development of the league.

However, for fans in Los Angeles, the achievements of the Lakers are their pride. In such a city full of desire and impetuousness, watching a game is undoubtedly a good mode of relaxation. Of course, the team played wonderful games and Good results are the happiest thing for fans. This is why the Lakers have never been a defensive team. Any style of play that is not exciting and cannot please the fans will not work in Los Angeles. Now this Lakers team It is undoubtedly the most perfect team in the hearts of fans.

The Lakers had a smooth sailing in the Western Conference Finals while the Bulls in the Eastern Conference had a lot of trouble after winning two home games.

On May 1998, 5, the day after the third game between the Lakers and the Jazz, the third game between the Bulls and the Pacers officially started.

The Bulls who came to Indianapolis met the tenacious sniper of the Pacers. After the loss of the first two games, the Pacers showed strong firepower after returning home.

Although Jordan still played well in this game, scoring a game-high 30 points, 7 assists and [-] rebounds, but in the face of the Pacers team scoring in double figures with six players, the Bulls The team is still a little weak.

At the beginning of the game, the two teams were actually evenly matched. In the first two quarters, the Bulls once led the game, but after entering the second half, the Pacers' substitute suddenly showed their strength. 15 points, backup point guard Travis Best scored 11 points, backup center Antonio Davis scored 10 points and 12 rebounds.The Bulls were tied by the Pacers at the end of the third quarter.

Entering the fourth quarter, the Bulls and Pacers took the lead alternately. Until the last 3 minutes of the game, Reggie Miller showed his killer qualities. Two consecutive three-pointers made the Bulls' previous efforts futile.

最终，步行者队依靠雷杰米勒的全场28分和替补的出色发挥在这场比赛中以107比105战胜了强大的公牛队，将总比分扳成了1比2。

The Bulls and Pacers are playing in full swing, while the Jazz are on the brink of defeat. The team is now trailing [-]-[-] in total. Although there is still hope in theory, players are human after all, not everyone Players all have a strong psychological quality. Faced with huge pressure, superstars will continue to move forward under the pressure, while ordinary players are likely to be crushed by the pressure. Obviously, the only Jazz team that can be called a superstar Tocton and Malone.

In the fourth matchup held in Salt Lake City, the Jazz fans still showed their "enthusiasm" and "unrestrained", and the countless middle fingers erected at the Lakers on the sidelines undoubtedly illustrate this point.

The Lakers can be said to have no pressure now. They have at least three game points in their hands. Even if they lose this game, they still have two home games and one away game to end this round of the series. So In the warm-up before the start of the game, it can be felt that the Lakers are in good condition.

On the other hand, the Jazz, except for Stockton's still expressionless face, the other players inevitably showed some bewilderment, and even Malone couldn't help himself to keep watching the Lakers' warm-up.

After the start of the game, the Lakers showed a good state. They faced the Jazz's defense regardless of fouls and a lot of physical confrontation without the slightest fear. Liu Han and O'Neal attracted enough firepower. As long as the Lakers' Other role players don't get caught up in their own entanglements, then they will have a lot of shots.

Although the Jazz did a good job defensively, when it came to offense, Stockton was stalked to death by Liu Han, Malone was in poor form, and missed consecutive mid-range shots, and the other role players played timidly. In terms of state, compared with the last game, the Jazz seem to have changed a team.

The Lakers established a lead of more than 4 points at the end of the first quarter. It was only after Liu Han and O'Neal left the field in the last [-] minutes that the Jazz pulled back a few points. At the end, the lead was extended to more than fifteen points.

Entering the second quarter, the Jazz did not let the tired Stockton and Malone continue to play. Although Jerry Sloan knew that the team was behind, he did not want to shorten the careers of the two favorite students because of this game.

The Lakers' substitute played an amazing bombardment performance in the second quarter. Nash, the point guard, seemed born to be bombarded. His speed is not slow, his passing is accurate and creative, and because of He has practiced football before, and his long passing ability is also very outstanding, coupled with his better physical fitness than ordinary players, this allows Nash to play a good offensive strength in the game.Under the leadership of Nash, the Lakers' substitute players widened the score gap to more than [-] points in one fell swoop in the first half of the second quarter.

The Jazz didn't want to be slaughtered. Malone and Stockton appeared one after another, but George Crent also replaced Liu Han and O'Neal very specifically.

After controlling the ball, Liu Han took the initiative to lower the rhythm of the game, but he showed his strong outside firepower in the offense, which forced the Jazz to strengthen their defense against Liu Han.

After attracting the pressure of the defense, Liu Han suddenly changed his style and used the pass to instigate his teammates to continuously break through the Jazz's perimeter.The Jazz are still weak in offense, relying only on Hornacek's three-pointer from the outside to firmly bite the score.

At the end of halftime, the Lakers still led by more than [-] points.

Entering the second half, the morale of the Jazz team became more and more depressed. Under the leadership of Liu Han, the Lakers took the opportunity to play a wave of offensive climax and expanded their lead to more than [-] points in one fell swoop. The Jazz team lost the last hope of a comeback.

With 2 minutes left in the third quarter, Jerry Sloan replaced Malone and Stockton and replaced all the substitute players. The Jazz can be said to have completely given up the game.

In the end, the Lakers beat the Jazz by 109 points 82 to 27 at home, and took away the Western Conference champion amidst the boos of the fans in Salt Lake City.

Facing the Lakers players who were celebrating on the court, Malone's eyes were full of complex expressions after he exited the court.

"Carl, we should go, we will come back next season." Stockton said to Malone, who was a little stunned.

"Yes, John, we...will come again next year..."

(End of this chapter)