NBA peak

Chapter 303 The Pride of the Magic Team
After the magic team's four-faced bombardment was cracked, the Raptors' three flanks showed their power one after another, and the morale displayed by the two teams immediately went to two extremes.

The strong are stronger and the weak are weaker.

In the last 5 minutes, the Magic were completely overwhelmed by the Raptors.

The easiest thing to see in the NBA arena is that the side that lost confidence fell into a collapse in a very short period of time, and was harvested by the opponent in waves.

The final score of the game between the two sides was fixed at 94 to 106, and the Magic regretted their two-game losing streak.

The third game between the Raptors and the Magic will be transferred to Orlando, the Magic's home court.

After the Magic lost two games in a row, they didn't intend to stay in Toronto, so they flew directly back to Orlando.

After the two games, the media spotlight mainly focused on the Raptors.

The Raptors drove high and low. At the beginning of the season, they were once suspected by the media and fans all over the world.Everyone has always believed that the Raptors would not play without Leonard.

But judging from the current state of the Raptors, they have completely come out of the discomfort of losing Leonard.

In the second half of the regular season, the Raptors successively defeated championship-level teams such as the Warriors, Lakers and Rockets.

The potential contained in the new Raptors still surprises everyone.

No one can believe that the current Raptors is an NBA team led by a Chinese.

Moreover, the Raptors have won two consecutive games in the first round of the playoffs, and one of their feet has already stepped into the threshold of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Three days later, the entire Raptors flew to Orlando for Game [-] of the series.

The opening ceremony of the Magic's home court, the history of the Magic, was put on the screen by the Magic management for the first time.

The Magic management may want to use this to encourage the Magic players.

Since head coach Crawford took over the Magic, the players of the Magic have known how to work hard on defense. The quality of the Magic's defense has improved to a higher level in a short period of time.

The Magic's 2018-2019 season theme should be "the first time in many years."

For example, this season is the first time in many years that the Magic has become the best performing team in Florida; it is the first time in many years that a team has finally reached the playoffs;

Vucevic has played his career year this season.

He averaged 23.8 points and 12 rebounds per game, and has made significant improvements in three-point shooting and defense, which he was not very good at before.

The Magic are a young team.

Fournier, Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, etc. are all good young players. Under the leadership of Crawford, they rushed to the playoffs in the first year.

But if the Magic want to go further in the playoffs, they still need to cultivate an All-Star player who can really hold up the appearance.

After all, when it comes to the playoffs, it's still time to watch star performances.

Before the start of the third game between the Raptors and the Magic, the media was at the scene and opened a mini-interview with Augustin, who performed brilliantly in the second game.

If it wasn't for the deliberate introduction, there might not be many fans who would have too much impression of Augustin, a player who is not a substitute and a starter who is not a starter.

He is less than 185 tall, can't run fast, can't jump high, and has wandered in the NBA for 20 years. In the end, only the poor Magic is willing to give him a basic salary contract.

Fortunately, Augustine, a New Orleans native who experienced the 2005 hurricane, has long been used to a life of constant migration.

Over the years, Augustin has been successively sold by the Bobcats, Pacers, Raptors, Bulls, Pistons, Thunder and Nuggets. In 17, he finally started with the Magic.

Augustine can't control everything outside, he can only focus on basketball.

Never overlook a point guard who can make over 800 NBA appearances.

Augustine has the highest turnover rate in the world, and the top professional sports league. He has been in the top professional sports league for more than ten years. How could he not have two brushes.

In college, he was Durant's respectful senior. After entering the league, Durant also suggested that the Thunder sign Augustin and played with him for 28 games.

The Magic's opening ceremony was well prepared. The Magic's head coach and Augustine both attracted passionate screams from Orlando fans.

Sure enough, the little-known Augustin suddenly broke out in the third game of the series and blocked the Raptors All-Star guard, Lowry.

Relying on Augustin's god-like defense, the Magic upset and defeated the Raptors 104 to 101.

Raptors core guard Lowry was completely stunned by Augustin in this game.

Lowry played 34 minutes in the game, made 7 of 0 shots, 6 of 0 three-pointers, 2 of 0 free throws, scored no points in the game, and sent 7 rebounds and 8 assists.

On the contrary, Augustin, who was facing Lowry, contributed 25 points and 6 assists, completely blowing Lowry, an All-Star guard.

Augustine's state is really good this time, and Augustine played a top-level defensive quality like a textbook.

The third game between the Raptors and the Magic gradually came to an end amidst the cheers of the Orlando fans.

The Magic defended the pride of the Magic at home.

The Magic proved to the world that they are qualified to defend Orlando's home court.

The Raptors did not show too much frustration because of the loss.

Because the strength of the Raptors is still above the Magic.

It is extremely rare for Lowry to play abnormally. Even if Lowry scored no points, the Raptors only lost to the Magic by three points.

In the follow-up series, the Raptors still have a great probability of eliminating the Magic and advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Lowry blamed himself very much after the game, but he was fortunate that none of his teammates accused him of playing too badly.

Before the start of the fourth game between the Raptors and the Magic, the league announced the first award of the 2018-2019 season-the Most Improved Player (MIP).

Siakam's phone dinged.

Siakam almost jumped up excitedly.

The teammates all looked at Siakam with congratulatory eyes.

Siakam turned on his phone, and it turned out to be a private message from the league.

The private message probably means that Siakam won the MIP trophy for the 18-19 season, and let Siakam choose the way to receive the award.

Ge Feng led his teammates to congratulate Siakam.

The Raptors' performance in the regular season this season is mediocre. Apart from Siakam, the team can still win the MIP trophy. I am afraid there will be no other awards.

MVP, best team, best head coach, best sixth man, best rookie, all have little to do with the Raptors.

It is estimated that the few powerful teams in the West will take away more than half of the league's honor.

Siakam is still very excited.

Ge Feng was the most improved player in the league last season, and this season it is Siakam's turn.

The Raptors have won the MIP trophy for two consecutive years. The Raptors management's vision of people may be talked about by fans for a while.

No one could have imagined that Siakam, a player who seems to have no superstar appearance, has grown into a Raptors superstar.

The average of 7.3 points to 21.6 points per game is the best proof of Sika's growth in the new season.

Siakam's scoring average has surpassed Lowry.

If it weren't for Siakam's head and a more defiant Ge Feng, Siakam would be the Raptors' new king of the North this season.

Siakam is the team's second scorer. After Ge Feng started playing the 3rd position, he cooperated with Siakam more and more every game.

Siakam is now Ge Feng's most dependent tactical starting point, and the two work together to bring the Raptors to the finals again.

(End of this chapter)