Pick Westbrook

Chapter 266 ah ah
"In the 2010-11 season, in the Eastern Conference Finals series, the Bucks defeated the Heat with a big score of 4:2! They broke into the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year."

"Let's congratulate the Milwaukee Bucks!"

Kenny Smith's voice fell, and the Eastern Conference Finals series officially ended.

James did not leave the arena straight away like he did after the Eastern Conference finals last season. At this moment, although he lost the playoffs again and fell in front of the Bucks, he was full of hope.

James already knows how to play and how to help the team more.

"It's an honor to be against you guys, a perfect series."

James and Curry embrace each other affectionately, which is the friendship between the two opponents.

Curry still remembers that James came to watch his game when he was playing in college. At that time, he asked the other party for his autograph.

Time has passed, and this is the second time that Curry's team has defeated James. It is precisely because of these two rounds of the series that Curry can appreciate James' strength even more.

If it weren't for Li Lai's words that you have something stronger than James and Wade, Curry would even live in the mood of being completely dominated because of this round of the series.

Wade and Westbrook shook hands for a moment.

In this round of the series, Wade also held down Westbrook's offense while he frequently broke out. If it wasn't for the Bucks' inexplicable switch to the inside twin towers, Wade has reason to believe that they will be able to beat the Bucks.

But if you lose, you lose. Wade convincingly said to Westbrook: "Man, keep going and achieve two consecutive championships."

At this time, Cousins ​​has been surrounded by countless media reporters. He scored 6 points in overtime and was the hero of the entire Bucks team to win the game.

If it weren't for Cousins' performance in the final period to prevent the Heat from dragging the game into the tiebreaker, the Bucks' ending this season may be completely different.

After the interview, Cousins ​​left the court straight away. He put the towel on his shoulders casually, and there was no joy on his face.

Li Lai discovered this detail and knew what Cousins ​​was still angry about. He didn't go over to persuade the other party at this time, because Li Lai could understand the relationship between Cousins ​​and Artest.

Artest is the coach of Cousins. He not only helps Cousins ​​control his emotions on the court, but the two are almost inseparable off the court.

Cousins ​​was taught a lot by Artest, which also made him respect him very much.

"The players have their own choices. Even if you know that Cousins ​​​​is angry at this time, it is a little childish, but this is him, this is Cousins."

Tyronn Lu was worried that Li Lai would go to persuade Cousins, so he spoke out ahead of time at this time.

Because Li Lai has set such a rule for the team, when your opponent gets your respect in the playoffs, no matter how unpleasant things happened on the court in the previous series, you should shake hands with the opponent. and.

This is the greatest respect for the opponent, but also the greatest respect for oneself.

Li Lai nodded, understanding what Tyronn Lue meant.

There is a reason why this guy Lu has always had a good relationship with the players.

McGrady closed his eyes to feel the shouts of fans all over the sky, and let the ribbons fall on him.

It was the only time in his 14-season career that he reached the NBA Finals.

As McGrady thought during the offseason, this is the closest he has come to a championship, and it is likely to be the only time.

McGrady didn't want the opportunity to slip away from his hands, and Artest was seriously injured, and the team also needed him to take greater responsibility in the next finals.

At this moment, Maddie opened his eyes and touched his back.

"This is the best you you've been in two years, and I've worked hard all season to keep you at your best."

"Hang on, old man, give me the last dance at this stage of my career no matter what."

本场比赛，麦迪出场了16分钟，7投4中高效得到了10分3篮板1助攻的数据。

After hugging all the Bucks players, James looked at Li Lai on the sideline of the court, and he smiled with difficulty.

James really wanted to say that if it wasn't for Li Lai's existence, the Heat could have defeated the Bucks, all because of those messy twin-tower tactics and defensive strategies.

Spoelstra scolded Li Lai more than once in the Heat.

James took the initiative to reach out and hug Li Lai. The three consecutive years of meeting in the playoffs also allowed him to recognize this young head coach.

"You are a great coach and will be a great head coach like Larry Brown, Phil Jackson, Popovich."

Li Lai patted James on the shoulder, looked at him and said seriously: "I found out that you understood something in the last quarter of the game. Don't question it, it is what you need most now."

"Go and realize your legend, you will become the only person who is qualified to stand side by side with him on President Hill after Jordan, the young king."

James was shocked by Li Lai's words. He never expected that he could get such a high evaluation from the other party. Seeing Li Lai's serious expression when he spoke, James knew that the other party was serious.

Streamers fell from the sky above Bradley Arena, and Milwaukee fans celebrated wildly inside the arena.

Li Lai took over the Eastern Conference Championship trophy from the presenter Big O Oscar Robertson. He said: "Ron won this trophy for us with his health and his entire career as a bet."

"He is not at the awards ceremony now, but we will pass on his fighting spirit and toughness."

"Championship, here we come again!"

On-site commentary desk.

Barkley couldn't help sighing at this time, "From now on, there will be no beast Artest in the world, only the tough guy Artest."

"What happened at the Palace of Auburn Hills will not be forgotten, but now Artest deserves everyone to give him a chance to forgive."

Kenny Smith nodded aside, and couldn't help grinning.

That's a broken rib. Artest has been able to play with injuries for so long under the condition of a fracture, and he is defending James one-on-one. Apart from the tough guy who can describe Artest, there will be no other words.

Holloway hid in a certain corner of the court, just like she had hidden in the corner countless times in the past. She watched the apprentice on the court lead the team to victory again. nod.

Bucks locker room.

"How dare you say it! Well done!"

"Hey! It hurts!"

Watching the Bucks withstood Ray Allen's tying three-point pressure at the last moment to win the Eastern Conference Championship, Artest was as excited as if he was still on the court, and accidentally involved the pain on his chest. injury.

The Bucks medical staff who bandaged Artest had no choice but to remind him not to be so excited.

Rib fractures are certain, but Artest still has to undergo an MRI tomorrow to see how serious the structural damage is.

Judging from the experience of the medical staff over the years, it is fortunate that the fractured ribs are still playing the game, and no more serious secondary injuries have been caused, but there is no doubt that Artest's injury must have worsened. Otherwise, he wouldn't suddenly fall down on the court in pain.

"This season is destined to be reimbursed. It is still difficult to determine the return date of next season. Even if he can return to the court, the status issue will be a big question mark."

"This type of injury will take about three months to recover. You can refer to Jordan's recovery period when he broke his ribs when he was hit by you."

Artest, who heard the team doctor's words, was about to complain about the opponent's unfriendliness, and Cousins ​​and the team's general manager Hammond rushed here.

Artest looked at Cousins ​​in surprise and said, "You're not celebrating on the court, what are you doing here?"

Cousins ​​stood where he was, watching Artest being tied into a dumpling and finally fixed his waist, snorting.

Artest grinned and said, "A little kid is just a kid, and he will cry about anything serious."

"I'll tell you, this is one of 20 injuries I've had in my career. It's nothing."

Humph.

Cousins ​​snorted softly, obviously not believing Artest's bragging.

At this time, Artest used another idea to enlighten Cousins ​​and said: "Scars are men's medals."

This sentence fell into Cousins' mind, and he read it silently for a long time.

Hammond then discussed the details of the treatment with Artest, and the latter also believed in Hammond very much and handed over his injury to the team and the medical team to deal with.

Bucks players including Li Lai, Westbrook, and Curry rushed here immediately after the awards ceremony.

Westbrook put the trophy in Artest's arms and said: "I have asked the coach for instructions just now, you can sleep with the trophy tonight."

"During the treatment, this trophy will represent each of us by your side."

"After we bring back the championship trophy, we will drink together and sing together."

Artest held the trophy in his hand and nodded in satisfaction. He smiled and said again that it was just a trivial matter, and then drove everyone out.

After making sure everyone was gone, Artest buried his head in the pillow with the trophy and wept bitterly.

The medical staff who hadn't had time to leave stayed where they were, not knowing whether they should continue to deal with Artest's back injury at this time, or help him wipe away his tears and comfort him.

And if the medical staff member remembers correctly, who was it that said that little brats would cry about anything serious?
Li Lai leaned his back against the door, and Mai Di didn't leave either.

Li Lai didn't say anything, but McGrady said seriously: "I will take Ron's share with me to the stage of the finals."

The Eastern Conference playoffs are over.

But the Western Conference playoffs still have to play Game 5 on May 29.

No one thought that the Mavericks, who first dragged the Spurs into the tiebreaker and defeated the opponent, then dragged the opponent into the tiebreaker in the subsequent battle with the Lakers.

Two championship-level teams have been dragged to this position by the Mavericks, which is enough to prove their strength.

Among this powerful team, the most commendable is Dirk Nowitzki.

Averaged 27 points and 7 rebounds per game, shooting 48% from the field.

This is still the data cut by the wolf king Garnett.

"Even Garnett can't stop Nowitzki this season. It's not for nothing that the Lakers were dragged into the tiebreaker."

Tyronn Lue was a little uncertain at this time.

Because the winner of the Lakers and Mavericks has not yet appeared, this also means that it is difficult for the Bucks to conduct targeted tactical drills at this time.

It is also difficult for the coaching staff of the Bucks to quickly analyze the opponent's tactics and find a way to crack the opponent's tactics.

Marshall said: "Who has a better chance of winning, the Lakers or the Mavericks?"

Tyronn Lue knew what Marshall meant when he suddenly raised this sentence.

But the series has been dragged to the tiebreaker. At this time, it doesn't matter who has a greater chance of winning or who has a lower chance of winning. Anything can happen at this stage of the game.

"Of course, we will have more experience playing the Lakers. We also got Cousins ​​this season. Compared with last season, our internal strength has not declined but increased."

"Garnett's defense ability has indeed had a great impact on our tactics, but when we played against the Celtics, we found that Curry's offense with the ball can greatly weaken Garnett's defense. effect."

"So, playing the Lakers, we can come up with a lot of countermeasures from the beginning."

"But if it's the Mavericks, it's the first time we're going to meet them in the playoffs."

Hearing Tyronn Lue and Marshall arguing on the sidelines, Li Lai finally said: "We even beat the Heat, why do we care about the Lakers and Mavericks?"

"They should be the ones who should be worried, we are the defending champions!"

Tyronn Lu and Marshall were both startled at the same time, and then smiled.

This is indeed the case.

After defeating the Heat, the Bucks' morale was high up and down, and their confidence was already bursting.

At this time, let alone the Lakers and Mavericks, even if the OK combination in history, the Bull Dynasty, and the show time era appeared in front of the Bucks, they all have the confidence to fight each other and defeat them.

Li said: "For the players to resume training, in addition to shooting training is essential, we will only conduct the original offensive tactical drills in the next time."

"As for defensive tactics, we will make a decision after the results of the Western Conference Finals are announced."

Silent night.

Holloway looked at Li Lai, who was sitting alone in the office working by lighting the lamp, and walked in.

The opponent who was writing at his desk didn't know what to draw on the tactical map, and made a lot of comments on the side.

On one side of the tactical map are the analysis data of Garnett, Kobe, Gasol, Nowitzki, Chandler, Marion and other players.

Li Lai was doing tactical analysis and player analysis of the two teams at the same time.

Holloway quietly put a cup of tea on the table, then stood aside and waited for a long time.

Li Lai noticed the gaze of the little girl behind him on him, looked back curiously, and said, "What's wrong?"

Holloway whispered, "I consulted the team doctor. Drinking tea at night is not good for your health, especially strong tea."

"Because tea contains caffeine, which will affect sleep, and tannic acid will also affect the absorption of iron, which may lead to iron deficiency anemia."

"So generally after 20 o'clock in the evening, it's best not to drink tea."

Li Lai nodded and said, "I know."

Then he pretended to be stupid and continued to work at his desk.

Holloway knew that Li Lai understood what she meant, and the two of them had already gotten to know each other very well in the past three years, and their frowns, smiles, words and deeds were very tacit.

Knowing that the other party was pretending to be stupid, Holloway puffed her cheeks, and did not leave angrily. Seeing that Li Lai hadn't stopped writing in her hand, she tilted her head up and snorted softly.

"Uh-huh!"

Holloway glanced sideways, and found that the other party was still writing indifferently, so she could only continue to increase her voice.

"Ah!"

(End of this chapter)