Bishop: since 1998

Chapter 248 The game starts, the first round of the playoffs!
After the All-Star weekend, next, the schedule entered the fast lane.

There are 7 games left in February, Rockets, Bulls, Knicks, Clippers, Raptors, Pacers and Heat.

The Magic got 6 wins and 1 loss.

Lost to the Knicks.

In Kidd's state, he will come here once or twice a month, and his shooting is so good that he has no friends, showing the enhanced version of "Kidd does not attack".

When Duncan was no longer stable, it was not surprising that the Magic lost the game against a strong defensive team like the Knicks.

Big Ben joined the Knicks and got better and better, with a new record in rebounding.

Golden double guns Houston and Madman, feel hot, offensive and defensive, the Knicks are still quite competitive.

In the comparison with other teams, he got the third record in the Eastern Conference.

53 wins and 4 losses! !

At the end of the February schedule, the official strength rankings still overwhelm the Lakers, ranking first.

Entering the March schedule, the Magic continued to show a strong side, but still lost two of them.

The further you hit the back, the greater the physical and psychological pressure.

Occasional upsets, plus a second encounter with the Lakers and a loss.

There is nothing impossible to lose two games, and the record is still stable for the Lakers.

With a record of 67 wins and 6 losses, the Magic entered the final sprint of the April schedule.

Cavaliers, Nets, Hornets, Knicks, Nuggets, 76ers, Grizzlies, Eagles…

After falling down one after another, April 4 came in a blink of an eye.

In the final game of the 01/02 season, the Magic met the Heat at home.

With a record of 35 wins and 46 losses, the Heat have bid farewell to the playoffs.

The game was one-sided from the start.

A 25-point lead was established in the first half.

If it weren't for the fear that the Heat would mess up and injure a few of the Magic, they would probably be hit with the '58 tragedy'.

In the end, the Heat's iron-blooded basketball is still very deterrent, and the Magic will be in the rotation in the second half.

Only 23 points in the game beat the Heat.

The 01/02 NBA regular season officially came to an end.

The Magic team won 33 games in the longest winning streak, and finally ranked No. 76 in the league with a record of 6 wins and 1 losses. They have home court advantage throughout the playoffs.

The Lakers O'Neal missed 15 games and lost more than the Magic. With a record of 72 wins and 10 losses, they ranked No. 2 in the league.

In the Eastern Theater, except the Magic is the top of the list.

The other rankings are that the Knicks rank No. 50 in the Eastern Conference with 32 wins and 2 losses.

No.3 Celtics 49 wins and 33 losses.

The No. 476ers have 44 wins and 38 losses.

5-8 are the Pistons, Raptors, Pacers, and Hornets.

In the Western Theater, excluding the Lakers' 72 wins and 10 losses.

The Kings have a record of 61 wins and 21 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference.

The Mavericks are No.3 with a record of 57 wins and 25 losses.

The Spurs actually got No.4, 51 wins and 31 losses.

The remaining 5-8 are the Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Supersonics, and Jazz.

The first round of the playoffs will start on April 4, and the matchup schedule is as follows.

east:

Magic vs. Hornets.

Knicks vs. Pacers.

Celtics vs. Raptors.

The 76ers played against the Pistons.

west:

Lakers vs. Jazz.

Kings vs. Sonics.

Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers.

The Spurs played against the Timberwolves.

The Magic's first-round matchup was one day late, starting on April 4.

Next, on the 18th and 19th, the Magic will rest for two days.

Back to training on the 20th.

Li Mu easily selected the 12-man roster for the playoffs.

Point guards: Kidd, Tony Parker, Darrell Armstrong.

Shooting guard: Tracy McGrady, Mike Miller, Michael Redd.

Small forwards: Corey Maggette, Stephen Jackson.

Power Forward: Duncan, Jamal Magloire.

Center: O'Neal Jr., John Amici.

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April 4, Orlando, TD Waterhouse Center Arena. In the 21/01 season, the Magic team played against the Hornets in the playoffs.

During the simple appearance and warm-up, on the big screen in the arena, the starting lineups of both sides for tonight's match were displayed.

Magic 5 people, Kidd, McGrady, Jackson, Duncan, O'Neal.

The Hornets start, Baron Davis, David Wesley, Mashburn, Eldon Campbell, PJ Brown.

beep~
In the jump ball, Duncan easily beat PJ Brown and scored the first attack for the Magic.

In the frontcourt, Kidd handed the basketball to McGrady.

At the top of the three-point line, McGrady received the ball and put on an offensive three-threat.

David Wesley defends Tracy McGrady.

On the commentary stage, Barkley laughed and shook his head.

"It's an unfair matchup and I don't know what the head coach of the Hornets is thinking.

He actually thought of using David Wesley to mark the scoring champion Tracy McGrady.

This is too childish! "

Nothing.

Small teams only have these pages.

There was no choice on David Willis.

Moreover, Du Niang said that David Wesley's defense is very good.

I don't know if it's true.

If it is 183 vs. 183, it is estimated that David Wesley's defense is fine.

However, David Wellis' height seems to be only 1 meters.

And McGrady's height is 2 meters 03.

This……

McGrady didn't even think about it, and made a three-point jump shot. He took a slow look, anyway, the opponent was defending in the air.

Swish-!
The arc of the basketball is straight, hitting the rim and hitting a three-pointer.

0 to 3! !
Paul Silas shook his head.

He is also very helpless.

The cards in his hand, that's all.

He can't turn into a living person.

Fortunately, David Wesley is a little short, but his speed is top-notch.

Sure enough, David Wesley sprinted up after being blasted into a three-pointer by McGrady.

Baron Davis also rushed up.

Plus the physically good Mashburn.

The three supercars of the Hornets quickly raised the offensive rhythm.

In the frontcourt, David Wesley received the ball, started it, accelerated, and instantly tore through the Magic's shaky defense.

A small throw in the penalty area, with a bang, hit two points.

2 to 3! !
One inch long, one inch strong.

An inch short, an inch dangerous.

McGrady is no different, too fast, the center of gravity is low to the floor.

Just like Mickey Mouse, you can't die if you want to step on it.

Well, David Wellis' nickname is "Mickey Mouse".

back.

Kidd passes the ball and McGrady makes an empty cut.

Catch the ball, jump up, and hit the basketball into the basket with a strong buy and dunk.

2 to 5! !
It's bullying people's height again.

McGrady faced David Wesley, and the dislocation advantage was too obvious.

The Hornets' basket protection is not strong, and they easily penetrate McGrady.

Li Mu nodded.

This is the advantage of swingers.

The 183 point guard does not have the "four guarantees and one" tactic. On the court, it is a flaw.

However, offensively, it is a speed weapon.

He rushed up and quickly disrupted the formation of the Magic.

In terms of rhythm, the Magic suffered a lot. After receiving a pass from Davis in the frontcourt, David Wesley continued to rely on his speed and low center of gravity to break through Tracy McGrady's defense and hit the basket in the air.

Swish-!
4 to 5! !
"As a player, you put all your talents on offense.

The offense and defense of the game become back and forth! "Kenny Smith explained with a smile.

David Wesley's height is not good, but the offensive bonus makes his scoring unfavorable.

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(End of this chapter)