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Chapter 656 The Nets Eliminate the Knicks in the Second Round

On the 8th, the second round of G1 match day.

On this day, the West is the Suns against the Spurs, and the East is the Heat against the Pistons.

For the Suns, playing the Spurs is no more difficult than playing the Kings, and they successfully won the G1 game.

However, the ambitious Heat encountered a stumbling block from the Pistons.

The Pistons cut off O'Neal's connection with others through the double Wallace, allowing him to get only 14 shots. Although O'Neal shot 64.3% from the field, he made too few shots, and only made 4 of 2 free throws. He didn't play lethality and only scored 20 points.

In addition, under the strong defense of the Pistons, the outside core Wade's performance fell short, making 25 of 7 shots and 2 of 2 free throws. He also did not play lethality and only scored 16 points.

Six of the Pistons scored in double figures, and finally won the G90 away game with a score of 81:1.

On the 9th, the other two second-round matches will start.

Before the game, Lao Wang called Dayao and said, "Dayao, in the regular season, you and the Knicks had one win and three losses. Don't make another one win and three losses in this series."

"Brother, don't worry, Vince was injured and didn't participate in the two regular season games against them. It just so happened that I was also injured and only played one game. Now that we have all the manpower, we shouldn't have a big problem playing against the Knicks," Dayao said.

"Let Kidd lock up Nash, and you win half of the battle. If you work harder, it's really no problem." He said.

However, the Nets still lost the G1 game away.

Although Dayao scored 29 points and 11 rebounds and shot 62 percent from the field, under the running and bombing of the Knicks, he didn't make much contribution on the defensive end. In addition, his physical energy was consumed too quickly, and he couldn't keep up with the rhythm at the end of the quarter.

After the game, Dayao called and said frustratedly: "Brother, their running and bombing are too fast, even faster than thieves, I can't keep up with the rhythm, and I can't guard against them.

In addition, Kidd is also in average form today. He was not too excited to play, and he didn't guard against that guy Nash, otherwise we wouldn't lose. "

Old Wang comforted: "It doesn't matter, I already knew that you couldn't do it. Dayao, I think you should come here early and hug Kobe's thigh. What do you think?"

Dayao said angrily: "Brother, if you say this, I really want to kill Nix. If I don't kill Nix, I will have no face to see Jiang Dong's elders."

Another game ended shortly thereafter, with the Blazers beating the Sonics at home.

……

On the 10th, the Suns won two against the Spurs, and the Heat pulled back a game to tie with the Pistons.

In this game, Wade made 28 of 15 shots and did not shoot a three-pointer. His shooting percentage was as high as 53.6%. In addition to 10 of 10 free throws, he scored 40 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks.

Under the restrictions of the double Wallace, O'Neal played in a sluggish manner. He only made 15 of 8 shots and 5 of 1 free throws. He only scored 17 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Bill Walton, who was in charge of explaining the game, said: "Judging from these two games, O'Neal's strength has indeed come down from the peak, and he no longer has the dominance he used to have."

On the 11th, Dayao did what he said and defeated the Knicks with Kidd, and the away game was tied [-]-[-].

他打了41分钟，24投15中，命中率62.5%，其中三分球6投3中，6罚6中，轰下了39分12篮板3助攻1抢断4盖帽2失误4犯规的数据。

However, this game was able to win, mainly because Kidd played well. He allowed Nash to only get 16 points and 7 assists.

On the other hand, the Trail Blazers won the Sonics twice and won their second consecutive home victory.

Dayao won the game, Lao Wang didn't comfort him, and Dayao didn't call to seek comfort.

The next day, on the 12th, the Suns defeated the Spurs in an away game and got the second round match point.

The Heat, on the other hand, showed off their power in the away game and made another victory, leading the Pistons by a big score of [-] to [-].

The score of this game was 113:104. The Pistons' defense failed and the two sides played against each other.

Wade scored another 36 points, O'Neal also scored 24 points, and the two jointly contributed 60 points.

For the Pistons, Hamilton scored 33 points. Four of the team scored in double figures, but their shooting percentage was not good. With 4 more shots than the Heat, their shooting percentage was nearly 17 percentage points lower, and they even lost the game.

The first point of the Pistons' loss was Billups' swashbuckling shooting. The old problem was committed. He made 19 of 6 shots and his shooting percentage was only 31.6%.

The second is the three-pointer, 13 of 4 shots, and the shooting percentage was only 30.8%, while the Heat made 14 of 7 three-pointers.

On the 13th, the Trail Blazers lost in an away game, [-]-[-] with the Sonics.

The Nets returned to their home court, but under the home court advantage, they lost to the Knicks, falling behind by a big score of one to two.

"Dayao, are you going to go fishing in *Shanghai, or just go fishing in New York?"

"Brother, this year our east is obviously more competitive than your west."

As soon as Dayao returned to the locker room, Lao Wang's comforting call came as scheduled.

"Don't make excuses, didn't you say that there is nothing wrong with playing the Knicks?"

"No, they are very difficult to play, and the offensive and defensive rhythm is too fast."

"Fart! What does Kidd eat?"

"To be honest, brother, Jason tried his best, but he can't lock up Nash. He is 31 years old this year, and Nash is faster than him now."

"Okay, you guys are useless, it's best to let the Knicks reach the finals, and I will deal with them personally."

"Don't worry, brother, we can definitely solve them, it's just a little more difficult, I have confidence."

On the 14th, the G4 battle between the Heat and the Pistons took the lead.

The Pistons strengthened their defense, preventing the Heat from making 14-of-3 three-pointers, and then won the G4 game, tying the Heat [-]-[-].

Then the Suns completed another sweep, eliminated the Spurs, and took the lead in reaching the Western Conference Finals.

This is the 12th time that Lao Wang has reached the Western Conference Finals, 12 times in 12 years, preserving his qualifications of never missing the Western Conference Finals.

Magic Johnson said in an interview with the media in Los Angeles: "If the Suns lineup is not counted without the old K, it is just an ordinary playoff lineup, but with the old K and a gorgeous transformation, it is a championship-level lineup." line-up.

老K在首轮系列赛中场均37分16篮板1.5抢断7.5助攻4.5盖帽，次轮场均39分17篮板1.7抢断7.2助攻4.2盖帽，他依然在巅峰状态之上，我期待他在西决中的表现，我会去现场看球的。”

"Hey Kobe, how was the catch today?"

"Oh, it's okay."

"But where's your fish?"

"I'm just a little interested. I caught it and released it again."

"Will you come fishing again next year?"

"Absolutely impossible!"

At a pier in Los Angeles, Kobe, who had just got off the boat with his fishing tackle on his back, was caught by a reporter.

"Kobe, what do you think is the probability that Old K will lead the Suns to the Finals this year?" the reporter asked again.

"Randolph didn't come back. The Blazers' strength is not as good as last year, but the Suns' strength this year should not be as good as last year's. The strength of both teams has declined. But I think the Suns are still stronger. No one in the Blazers can limit him, but he can limit Duncan." Kobe said.

"Do you think it will take a few more years for the Lakers to rise again?" The reporter asked again.

"We will re-enter the ranks of the championship competition, there is no doubt about it." Bryant said firmly.

"Kobe, will you go to watch the Western Conference Finals live?" The reporter finally asked after seeing Kobe getting impatient.

"of course."

……

On the 15th, the Blazers defeated the Sonics and won the second round match point with a big score of [-] to [-].

On the same night, the Nets' Yao Jika's Big Three combined to blow up the Knicks under the blessing of home court advantage, and the two sides tied [-]-[-].

On the 16th, the Heat returned to the home court and made great efforts to win the G5 game, winning the second round match point with a big score of [-] to [-].

On the 17th, the Blazers successfully defeated the Sonics, [-]-[-], and joined the Suns in the Western Conference Finals.

The Knicks, who returned to Madison Square Garden, exploded with huge offensive energy, scored 115 points, defeated the Nets, [-]-[-], and won the second round match point.

On the 18th, the Heat, who were eager to win, lost the victory in the away game. They were forced to a [-]-[-] tie by the Pistons, and the two sides tied for a tie-break.

On the 19th, the Nets returned to their home court, and there was also a wave of explosions. They defeated the Knicks. The two sides tied [-]-[-] and will also enter the tiebreaker.

On the 20th, the WO team led the Heat to face the Pistons at home, and the tiebreaker began.

O'Neal performed well, making 19 of 12 shots and a 63.2% shooting rate, but he only made 6 free throws and made 3 of them, which was not enough lethality.

But the Heat's outside line was collectively inaccurate under the defense of the Pistons.

韦德20投仅7中，埃迪琼斯12投仅4中，达蒙琼斯2投0中。

In the end, the Heat lost the tiebreaker and the Pistons advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The next morning, at the invitation of Mrs. John, when Lao Wang took his family to play golf at John's family golf course, he was stopped by several reporters.

"Old K, what do you think of the tiebreaker between the Heat and the Pistons last night?"

"Bao Zi, no, Fang Fang, no, Wade's shooting is too unstable, it is not surprising that the Heat lost the game."

"Who do you think will win Game [-] tonight, the Nets or the Knicks?"

"It's all possible."

"Old K, then who do you want to win?"

"Nets."

"why?"

"Because I haven't had the chance to really play against Yao, I hope to meet him in the finals."

"If the Knicks make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, who do you think has a better chance of making it to the Finals?"

"Pistons, the Knicks can't handle the Pistons' defense."

……

That night, at Madison Square Garden, the Nets and the Knicks started a tiebreaker.

D'Antoni was forced to the corner. In order to increase the offense of the main lineup, Marbury, who had been suppressed for a season, was sent to the starting lineup.

Marbury, who started the game, went crazy on the field, took over the ball from Nash, and after one quarter, the Nets led by 8 points. Then he was thrown to the bench by D'Antoni and never came up again.

姚基卡三巨头拼命了，结果大姚手感爆了，18投12中，命中率高达66.6%，其中三分球7投3中，8罚8中，轰下35分12篮板2助攻5盖帽2失误3犯规的数据。

In addition, Carter scored 21 points, Kidd scored 18 points, and the Big Three jointly contributed 74 points, defeated the Knicks, won the tiebreaker, and reached the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Knicks were eliminated, which disappointed the New Yorkers. The fourth championship they were looking forward to seemed to have to be postponed indefinitely.

Of course, D'Antoni was even more disappointed. He hollowed out the Suns' championship lineup, but he didn't even make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. He can imagine how the media will arrange him tomorrow.

But he miscalculated and didn't wait until tomorrow at all. As soon as the game ended, a large number of New York media surrounded him.

"Coach D'Antoni, the Knicks have paid more than 4000 million in luxury taxes this season, ranking first in the league, but they haven't even touched the floor of the Eastern Conference Finals. Do you think your job is outstanding?"

"Whether I did a good job will be assessed by management and my boss, Mr Dolan."

"The Suns' championship lineup was hollowed out by you, but they made it to the Western Conference Finals again, but you couldn't make it to the Eastern Conference Finals with the championship lineup. Will you still insist on running and bombing tactics?"

"Without a doubt, small ball is the future."

When D'Antoni was besieged by the New York media, Knicks owner James Dolan was discussing matters with several managements.

Although the team did not make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, the operation this season is very good, and the running and bombing tactics are very entertaining. The boss Dolan is clear about this.

However, he still hopes to play a better record, because the Knicks are not short of money, never short of money, although running and bombing can attract fans, but for the Knicks, it is just a bit of icing on the cake, not what he wants.

"Isaiah, do you think he needs to be given another chance?" he asked with a smile.

Thomas the Smiling Assassin hesitated for a moment and said, "Mr. Dolan, in just one year, I don't think he can develop his talent. I think he can be given more time."

"He won the championship after coaching the Suns for one year, but he brought Nash and their three main players to the Knicks, but he couldn't even make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, which disappointed me." Dolan shook his head and said.

"Last season he had Old K in his hands, but this season he didn't." An executive said.

Dolan glanced at the executive and nodded involuntarily.

Thomas' face was a bit ugly. He was the one who advocated the introduction of D'Antoni, and the executive's meaning was obvious. D'Antoni only relied on the old K to win the championship last season.

To question D'Antoni is to question him, but he has no way to refute, so he can only look at Dolan and say earnestly: "Mr. Dolan, please give him another season, I think he will prove himself."

Dolan hesitated, but finally nodded, much to Thomas' relief.

With the end of the second round, the Eastern Conference Finals and the Western Conference Finals are the Trail Blazers against the Suns and the Pistons against the Nets. The former has home court advantage.

The season is a seven-game four-win system, and the home and away system is 22. The Western Conference Finals will start on the 23nd and the Eastern Conference Finals will start on the [-]rd.

The next day, on the 21st, the league announced the best lineup.

It was the seventh time that Pharaoh won the double first team, which was also his seventh first defense and ninth first team.

Along with him, Duncan, Nowitzki, Iverson, and Nash were selected for the best team.

The best first defense includes Duncan, Garnett, Bruce Bowen, and Larry Hughes.

The double battle allowed him to get the system's [-] points reward, [-] points each.

After having lunch with his family, Lao Wang rushed to the team and flew to Portland together to start the trip to the Western Conference Finals.

For the Western Conference Finals, the media's comments are biased towards the Suns.

ESPN has made predictions for both the Western Conference Finals and the Eastern Conference Finals. The Suns have a 60% chance of winning, the Trail Blazers 40%, and the Pistons and Nets are [-]-[-].

Magic Johnson, who arrived in Portland, was interviewed by the media at the airport and said: "Randolph is still on the injured list. Although he has entered the joint rehabilitation link, he can't play the game. The strength of the Blazers is still incomplete.

Last year, Duncan and Randolph couldn't beat Old K together. This year, one is missing. Although the Suns are a new lineup, there is a high probability that they can't beat. "

Kobe, who came with Magic Johnson, also had the same attitude, saying: "I think Gary Payton may have some regrets."

Seeing Kobe's words from the media, Payton was so angry that he swears: "Damn D'Antoni, damn Knicks, you deserve to be eliminated by the Nets."

He vented his anger on D'Antoni and the Knicks who hollowed out the Suns, because last year he decided to be shameless for the championship, but he was concerned about the Suns' lineup being poached, and finally chose to stay in the Trail Blazers , but did not expect that the old K is still a pillar of the sky, leading the Suns to the Western Conference Finals, but the Blazers injured Randolph.

"Hey, Gary, can I interview you? I want to know, do you regret not joining the Suns?" However, some media didn't know what to do, so they called to interview him, and the questions they asked made him very embarrassed.

"NO! I don't accept interviews."

He hung up the phone angrily.

In the evening, Lao Wang sat in a restaurant with Magic Johnson, Kobe, Barkley and other old friends, eating and chatting.

"Thunder and the glider will arrive tomorrow. These two guys have just completed a round of travel around the world with their families. They are really living too leisurely." Barkley shouted.

"With loose money, of course you can live a leisurely life." Magic Johnson laughed.

"Old K, you have to be careful about the Blazers, Randolph can't play, Sharif Rahim's strength is still good, and now he is very healthy." Bryant reminded.

But Barkley said: "Raheem is too soft, he can't get into the paint area, so don't worry too much about him. Old K, as long as you get Duncan, the Western Conference Finals will be fine."

Old Wang laughed and said, "Of course I'm fine. What you're talking about is all nonsense. The emperor doesn't worry about it. What are you eunuchs worried about?"

"drink wine."

Kobe and others were so angry that they raised their wine glasses and stopped talking about the Western Conference Finals.

(End of this chapter)