NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 229 Against the Bulls in the second round, predict the tiebreaker?
After four games, Xue Liancheng's personal performance was an astonishing 25.7 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds.

This data is much higher than the regular season.

And the most important thing is that his shooting percentage is as high as 57.8%, which is even higher than the efficiency in the regular season.

This is simply incredible.

To know.

In the playoffs, confrontation, physical contact, defense, strength in all aspects, psychological resistance, etc., are completely two levels.

For example, the enthusiasm of the players is not comparable to the regular season.

It's very simple.

There are a full 82 games in the regular season, spanning a time span of 5 months, and facing different opponents, it is simply impossible for the players of a team to remain motivated for a long time.

In the game, especially on the defensive end, it is easy to feel slack. For some fast break rounds, or use technology to play space rounds, the general defensive players just make a symbolic defense.

It is absolutely impossible to do every round, running desperately to assist and supplement defense.

But the playoffs are different.

A series, at most seven games, at least four games.

After winning the promotion, the journey to the playoffs continues.

On the night of the loss, you can pack your bags and take a walk-and-go trip.

At this time, they will form a sense of urgency invisibly, and they must go all out for every round of defense.

Especially for teams at a disadvantage, the only thing they can do is to work hard.

and so.

Their defensive enthusiasm will be raised to a suffocating level, so that every round must be contested.

In this case, your shooting space will be further compressed, and scoring and assists will become extremely difficult.

The player data of each team has shrunk sharply, and the efficiency has dropped sharply, which is the reason.

It also formed the saying that the playoffs are a stage for superstars.

Because superstars have strong attacking ability!In the playoffs, the ability of superstars can be highlighted.

But there is another saying that the playoffs are the place to test the quality of stars.

Two people like DeRozan and Lowry have been tested out of garbage attributes.

Generally speaking.

A player whose regular season data is equal to the playoff data is considered a very good performance.

If the playoff data is much higher than the regular season data, then the player's value will definitely skyrocket.

The star is especially obvious...

Because the statistics of the stars are already at the top level, even if they get a little improvement, they will have to pay unimaginable efforts.

What's more, it is simply impossible to improve in the more intense playoffs.

Like Xue Liancheng, all statistics are much higher than those in the regular season, which naturally attracts collective exclamation from various media.

And the most important thing is that Xue Liancheng's efficiency has risen instead of falling, which is even more rare.

The first time the Heat advanced.

"Sports Illustrated", "Yahoo Sports" and other sports giant media have compiled articles praising Xue Liancheng's greatness.

Frank of FOX Sports, as a loyal fan of Xue Liancheng, also edited the article on Twitter for the first time:

When Xue Liancheng made 14 of 6 shots, 18 points, 8 assists and 4 rebounds in the first game, everyone in the world mocked Xue Liancheng, saying that he was not worthy of MVP, that he showed his prototype in the playoffs, and that the Heat Such achievements are all thanks to Xue Liancheng's teammates and so on.

When I saw such a voice, I was very angry.

How could anyone think that a player who scored 23.2 points, 10.8 assists and 5.7 rebounds contributed insignificantly to the team?
But I did not refute.

I'm waiting for Xue Liancheng's response.

As a result, Xue Liancheng did not disappoint me.

After four games, Xue Liancheng's data came to 25.7 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds. At the same time, he led the team to sweep the opponent 4:0, and advanced into the playoffs with his head held high. This is the most powerful response.

What is dominance?
This is.

Xue Liancheng dominated the series and didn't give the Celtics any hope. Even when the other two giants performed poorly, he could still lead the team and push opponents to the ground.

Xue Liancheng's importance, influence on the field, and ability to control the game are fully reflected in this series.

Most importantly, after four games, all of Xue Liancheng's statistics have improved significantly, and his shooting percentage has reached an astonishing 57.8%.

As a backcourt player, this efficiency is simply terrifying...

Does anyone doubt Xue Liancheng now?
I don't think so.

Xue Liancheng used his super performance to make all doubters shut their mouths.

And I believe this is just the beginning...

……

The repercussions aroused by the edited article were still great. After all, Xue Liancheng not only did not slump, but went a step further.

后三场的反弹，直接把18+8+4硬生生地拔高到25.7+12+7的地步。

This is the most powerful counterattack to those doubters.

"After a mediocre performance in a game, I was eager to jump out and say that Xue Liancheng is no longer good, haha...why don't I jump now."

"The MVP deserves its name. When I say this, who agrees and who opposes?"

"They danced so happily, didn't they just want to create public opinion and hack Xue Liancheng's MVP? In the end...Xue Liancheng really deserved it!"

"25.7+12+7! With this data, he is the strongest point guard this season."

"Able to score 25.7 points and maintain a shooting percentage of 57.8%. He is still a backcourt player. Seriously, Xue Liancheng is really strong."

"Xue Liancheng is undoubtedly the MVP of this season, and the strength he has shown is obvious to all."

Xue Liancheng's fans fell into a carnival.

at the same time.

Xue Liancheng's momentum for winning this season's MVP has grown even stronger.

And those fans who criticized Xue Liancheng in the past have completely died down, and there is no voice criticizing Xue Liancheng on the Internet.

But these disturbances did not affect Xue Liancheng.

The next day.

All members of the Heat are training again, and they need to prepare in advance to deal with the next opponent.

As far as the current situation is concerned, there is a high probability that their next round opponent will be the Chicago Bulls.

Because the Bulls have already won the battle of Tianwangshan, the big score now is that the Bulls lead the Toronto Raptors 3:1.

As long as the Bulls win another game, the first-round series will be over.

And the next game will be held at the United Center Arena in Chicago, which really takes advantage of the right time, place and people.

The remaining two groups in the Eastern Conference are also 3:1.

The Cleveland Cavaliers realized their shame and were brave enough to win two consecutive games and rewrite the big score to 3:1. The Washington Wizards have been cornered.

The Eagles also lead the Bucks 3:1 on a big score, and they are only one step away from advancing.

Western situation.

The Golden State Warriors also completed a 4:0 sweep with an absolute advantage and entered the next round ahead of schedule.

but.

They are not as brutal as the Heat. After four games, the average winning point is only 8 points per game.

Brother Nongmei only got a playoff experience card, which is really hard to support.

The Houston Rockets lead the Dallas Mavericks 3:1, and the promotion is close at hand.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies team is interesting. They have already tied at 2:2.

The trio of 58, Griffin and Jr. Jordan couldn't deal with the Grizzlies supported by Black Bear Randolph, which is really surprising.

The Spurs also led the Trail Blazers 3:1, advancing in sight.

Or to be more precise, half a foot has entered the threshold of the second round.

Because after the end of this season, the Blazers' starting five will have several contracts that are about to expire, and they will basically test the free market.

With such a loss in the playoffs, people's hearts have been scattered, and I'm afraid there is no way to recover.

Throughout the first round, only the Grizzlies and the Clippers felt a bit at odds, and the others basically faced a one-sided situation.

Other awards were also announced one after another.

The most improved player, as expected, is Butler.

The best sixth man is Lou Williams.

The major awards MVP and the best team should not be announced until the end of the first round.

Xue Liancheng was already looking forward to it, his eyes grew wide.

Anyway, the MVP is produced between him, Curry, and Harden. Logically speaking, he has the greatest possibility of winning the MVP.

Not to mention a certainty, at least seventy to eighty percent.

But when the day is not settled, the possibilities are endless.

Who knows if the league will go crazy.

In the past, there were no winners who were quite controversial. He didn't dare to pat his chest and say that this award belonged to him.

It is the best team, he is quite sure.

Or more accurately, a certainty.

And it is likely to be the first team.

I don't know if this honor can make the golden thigh continue to evolve?
It stands to reason that if the best rookie is available, the best team is beyond doubt.

But in the best first team, there are five players and three best teams, which means that a total of fifteen players will be selected.

This gold content...

I don't know how many there are.

But at least bigger than the All-Stars...

After all, it is the existence of the top three strength certifications in each position of the season.

While thinking wildly.

Wade leaned forward, "What are you thinking?"

Xue Liancheng rarely spoke duplicity: "I'm thinking about my opponent in the next round."

Wade seemed to see through Xue Liancheng's careful thinking, "Hey... don't worry, I believe that under the leadership of the new MVP, no matter who the opponent is, it will be easy to kill them."

Xue Liancheng rolled his eyes and countered, "You should say, led by the three best team players..."

Wade fell silent on the spot, resentful.

Because Wade missed too many games, the public directly excluded Wade from the selection of the best team.

Very regrettable……

otherwise.

With the Heat's record and Wade's data, being selected to the best team is almost a certainty.

If he can be selected, it can be said to be the most powerful response to James' departure.

such a pity!
……

……

Two days passed in a flash.

The Heat's next round of opponents is finally out.

That's right.

It was the Chicago Bulls.

At this time, ESPN took the lead in analyzing the lineups of both sides and making predictions:

As the Bulls took down the Toronto Raptors with a big score of 4:1, the second round of the Eastern Conference came.

Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls.

Let's first look at the advantages of both sides.

Point guard: In the first round, Xue Liancheng proved that he is currently the best backcourt in the league. His average of 25.7 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds per game is eye-catching. His offensive firepower and organizational passing are top-notch.

But Ross isn't easy either.

In the first round against the Raptors, Rose bloomed again, averaging 19.7 points, 8.3 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game, and shooting 43.2% from the field. Although his efficiency still cannot be improved, his breakthrough threat is still there. Xue Liancheng can really Block Ross?

The answer is obvious.

So in the point guard position, the Heat undoubtedly have the advantage, but it is definitely not as huge as imagined.

Shooting guard: Butler also proved that he has the strength to be the boss of a top team, averaging 23.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, and his shooting percentage is as high as 48.8%, which is even better than in the regular season.

In comparison, the Heat's Wade Yuwei is still there, but the state of the last two games is worrying, and the state fluctuates too much.

Therefore, at shooting guard, the Bulls have a small win.

Small forward: PJ-Tucker is a pure 3D player. He has no independent offensive ability, but his defensive ability is very good.

On the contrary, the Bulls' Dunleavy is better offensively and relatively mediocre defensively.

However, given the Bulls' strong defensive system, Dunleavy's defensive problems will not be a problem.

In summary, the Bulls have the upper hand.

Power forward: Gasol once again proved himself to be one of the top insiders this season. His seasoned experience and coping ability have enriched the team's offensive system to varying degrees.

And Ibaka has been reduced to a high-post running position, but his advantage is that he has better physical talent and stronger impact, which will put Gasol in a dilemma of insufficient physical fitness.

But in terms of overall strength, Ibaka is still a level behind Gasol.

Anyway, Gasol is the All-Star starter this season. Although his performance in the first round was mediocre, he must not be underestimated.

In summary, the Bulls have the upper hand.

Center: Gasol Jr. is likely to be selected to the best first team, and the role of the defensive end is very obvious.

Unfortunately, Joakim Noah is also a frequent visitor to the best defensive team. Although he has degraded a bit in the past two years, his defensive effect is also obvious.

In summary, the Heat won a small victory.

The benches of both sides have a large number of strong players. The Heat's Chalmers, Batum, Marcus Morris and others showed a strong aggressiveness in the first round. The depth of the bench is undoubtedly very strong. .

The Bulls also have Mirotic, Brooks, Snell, Gibson and others, who are also very strong.

Substitute players, both sides draw.

Summary: The two sides may have to fight seven games, and the final winner will be determined in the tie-break.

Final prediction: There is a high probability that the Heat will eliminate the Bulls 4:3 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

……

As soon as ESPN's analysis and prediction came out, there was an uproar immediately.

"Are you kidding me? The Heat killed the Bulls three times in the regular season, and the Bulls didn't have any temper. How dare you predict the tiebreaker?"

"What about 1+1=2? Did you analyze it like this? Why don't you talk about the offensive and defensive efficiency of the two sides, the average points per game and the average points lost per game, chemical reactions and other factors, just pure player comparison, right? ?”

"It's so funny. The Bulls can survive five games. I'm considered a bull. I still want to tie the seventh game? Dreaming?"

"Butler overwhelmed Wade? Wade averaged 22.3 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game, shooting 45.7% from the field. How did Butler overwhelm Wade?"

"It's purely funny. Rose can't even jump, and the roses are blooming again? Against Xue Liancheng, he has to be kicked out of the shit, and he still wins slightly, and the advantage is not as big as imagined? Leaving aside the offensive ability, it is also possible. Don't look at Xue Liancheng's level of vision and passing, how terrifying is the ability to read the game, this is what Rose can compare to? Even if Rose won the MVP year, he will not get much if he meets Xue Liancheng now Cheap……"

"I can't bear to predict 4:2. Why are you predicting a tie-break for me? Ask the Bulls players if they have the confidence."

"Look at the Heat's game against the Celtics in the first round, and see what it means to be crushed. After four games, they can win by an average of 20 points per game, sweeping without any suspense. Why do you Bulls challenge the Heat?"

"Is there such a high probability? In other words, the Bulls may also win the tiebreaker? Hehe... You really don't pay attention to the league's first 67 wins!"

All the fans were furious.

It even attracted the anger of Heat fans and Xue Liancheng fans.

In their view, this round of the series will be 4:2 at most, or the battle will end at 4:1.

Even 4:0 is not out of the question...

They never considered the Bulls as opponents.

As a result, ESPN predicted a tiebreaker?

And it's still very likely...

In other words, the Heat may also lose.

How is this possible?
They are going for the championship, but what is the state of the Bulls, the strength of a desperate fight to avoid the Heat at the end of the season.

As a result, it came to the second round of the playoffs, and even predicted that the Heat might lose.

Why are you a bull?

Based on the alignment you commented on?
what a fool...

The lungs of Heat fans are about to explode.

They feel like ESPN is underestimating them.

If it's just one-sided scolding ESPN for being a fool, that's fine, but there are actually many people who agree with ESPN's analysis and prediction.

And refuted the questions raised by the Heat fans one by one.

"If you want to measure a team by the regular season, then don't play in the playoffs, and award the championship directly to you."

"What about triple kills in the regular season, scoring efficiency, defensive efficiency, please... this is just a reference."

"Don't compare matchups, don't compare lineups, tell me what to compare? ESPN is already very objective, some people just can't accept the facts, and their hearts explode."

"In the first round, the Heat were really devastating, with an average win of 20 points per game, but the Bulls were not bad either. Gentleman swept the game. In the case of losing one game, they won an average of 15.2 points per game. Doesn't this reflect their strength?"

"Before the fight even started, you feel like you're sure to win? You can't accept other people's predictions that it will be a tiebreaker. Why are you so rascals?"

"The fans of the Heat are really gangster logic. They can't beat you? The game hasn't started yet, everything is unknown, understand?"

"Is it true that the Bulls' defense is the same as that of the Celtics, and there is a little Thomas that you can't let go of?"

"Hey, some people really think they are superstars after getting cheap from Thomas Jr.? And they eliminated the Bulls 4:1?"

The two sides had a fierce battle of words and guns. Anyway, the public said that the public was right, and the mother-in-law said that the mother-in-law was right.

In the end, without a doubt, he cursed.

And the composition of these fans who support the Bulls is already ready to be revealed.

Who wants the Heat to collapse in the middle of the road?

The answer is: Cleveland Cavaliers.

At present, the only team in the East that poses a threat to them is the Miami Heat.

(End of this chapter)