i have a coaching book

Chapter 357 The second round begins

The Phoenix Suns swept the Memphis Grizzlies cleanly. After resting for a week, the Dallas Mavericks played against the Houston Rockets in the tiebreaker. Advance to the second round.

This is the western theater, and the only group that played so intensely fought until the tiebreaker to decide the winner.

In the Western Theater, the other group has already been decided early. The San Antonio Spurs, with a better skill, defeated the Denver Nuggets led by Anthony

The Seattle SuperSonics double star shines and kills the Sacramento National Team.

Both players advanced to the next round with a score of 4 to 1. On May 5, they had already started the battle first.

In the Eastern Theater, the Miami Heat swept the New Jersey Nets and were about to face the Washington Wizards, who eliminated the Chicago Bulls 4-2.

The Detroit Pistons eliminated the Philadelphia 76ers and faced the Impression Anna Pacers who defeated the Boston Celtics in the tiebreaker.

Before the semi-finals of the playoffs, the awards for the 2004-05 NBA regular season were announced one after another.

Regular season MVP winner: Steve Nash from the head of the Phoenix Suns.

Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons.

Sixth Man of the Year: won by Ben Gordon of the Chicago Bulls.

Rookie of the Year: Emeka Okafor from the Charlotte Bobcats.

Most Improved Player: Bobby Simmons, Los Angeles Clippers.

Head Coach of the Year: Mike D'Antoni, with the Phoenix Suns.

The best teams are Nash, Iverson, Nowitzki, Duncan, O'Neal.

The best defensive team Bowen, Larry Hughes, Garnett, Duncan, Ben Wallace.

As soon as the various awards come out, some people are responsible for joy, while others are responsible for sadness.

Anyway, the Phoenix Suns are the biggest winners. In addition to Nash and D'Antoni getting what they want, Stoudemire is selected to the best second team, and Marion is selected to the best third team.

On the evening of May 5th, at the American West Arena, the Phoenix Suns sat at home to meet the challenge of the Dallas Mavericks.

On the commentary stage, Barkley adjusted the starting lineups of both sides, glanced at them, smiled, and immediately began to explain: "The grievances between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns needless to say, the owner of the Mavericks, Cuban, will almost faint. In the toilet, he actually gave a most valuable player to his opponent at no cost, allowing the Suns to rise rapidly and become a stumbling block on his way to the championship.

I think no one wants to lose to the Suns when the Mavericks lose!If they lose to the Suns, Cuban may even have the heart to kill Nelson, because he will find that the reason why the Mavericks can't win the championship is not the fault of the players, but the head coach.

In order to win the championship, the Dallas Mavericks can reshuffle the cards, but I don't know how effective they want to strengthen their defense?

Now the Suns have the advantage, the right time, place and people are all on the Suns side.After all, the Suns have home court advantage and swept their opponents in the first round, while the Mavericks fought the Rockets until the tiebreaker before advancing to the semifinals. Physical fitness is a problem.

Of course, the Mavericks also have their own advantages, such as the thickness of the lineup, such as the experience of the head coach, and the desire to fight. Old Nelson probably will spend all his life to prove that giving up Nash is the right thing to do!
If the Suns win and the Mavericks lose, then the person who will take the blame next time, be responsible, and leave may be Old Nelson.

No matter how good-natured Banku is, if he tries to persuade him to stay, old Nelson will probably be ashamed to stay with the Dallas Mavericks and continue coaching, right?After all, the old Nelson has played the Mavericks' good cards to pieces in recent years. "

Kenny Smith nodded, took over the topic with a smile, and said, "That's true! Old Nelson nicknamed "Mad Scientist", kept trying tactics, constantly using the Mavericks to test the concept of the field, using the whole The concept of winning without defense has been proven in the playoffs. Now the Mavericks are pursuing a balance of offense and defense. For this reason, Nash, an MVP-level superstar, should be lost. Old Nelson should have no way out! He The Suns led by Nash must be won, even if they lose in the next game, they will not hesitate.

Let's take a look at the starting lineup that the Dallas Mavericks are preparing to desperately, and see where the old Nelson's coup is?The position of the point guard has been changed, replacing the rookie Devon Harris with the more experienced Jason Terry. Obviously, the old Nelson has played experience and knows that rookies are unreliable in the playoffs.

If Nelson Sr. wins Devin Harris early, he won't have to play so hard with the Rockets.Fortunately, the Rockets have more problems. Although the Mavericks have spent a lot of effort, they have also seen Harris' quality.

The process was a bit tortuous, but the result is still good, at least I have made all the mistakes that should be made.

It depends on whether old Nelson is still a fool, whether he will die or not?Now it seems that he has grown up.

Shooting guard Michael Finley, who is not old, is the key to the Mavericks' victory against the Rockets.

Small forward Josh Howard, this is the benefit of the Platinum Generation in 03. I have to mention that although the old Nelson likes to mess around, he has a very sharp eye for watching players and cultivating rookies. Nash, Nowitzki, Josh, etc. Played out and became the key core of a team.

Power forward Dirk Nowitzki, needless to say, the Mavericks without Dirk is unimaginable.

Center Eric Dampier, because it was Dampier, the Mavericks gave up on Nash. Although there were some reasons for Nash himself, Dampier boasted how strong he was, and he was the number one center in the West. Just talking about the performance you should have is not enough! "

Barkley listened carefully to his partner's analysis, and then continued, "In addition to the strong starting lineup, the Mavericks also have All-Star Jerry Stackhouse on the bench, and the new season's Devin Harris, High center Bradley, although the Suns have the advantage, it is not easy to gnaw at the tough bone of the Mavericks.

The lineup of the Suns is stable. D'Antoni played out his strongest cards. The starting five tigers are still relatively fixed, lined up, followed by point guard Steve Nash, shooting guard Joe Johnson, small forward Quentin Richardson, power forward Shawn Marion, center Amare Stoudemire.

The Suns have gained a lot in the regular season this season, not only has the most valuable player Nash, but also the best head coach D'Antoni, and even the best first, second, and third teams, there are Suns players, which should be proved to people Look, they are not only good at playing the regular season, they are also good at playing in the playoffs.

Next, tonight's exciting game is about to start, fans please look forward to it! ! "

After a simple appearance, showing the trophy, layup, and shooting warm-up, the starting lineups of both sides lined up and came to the middle circle of the court. The game began with a scrum.

Before the scrimmage, Nowitzki showed his grandeur, automatically hugged and greeted Nash, and at the same time smiled and congratulated: "Steve, I am not surprised. You can become the most valuable player. I have always believed that ! You did what you wanted to do!"

Nash's face was stern and tense, and he replied seriously: "Even if you say so, I will not easily let you enter the semi-finals! Dirk!!"

"You and I are brothers! Anyone can make it to the Western Conference Finals. But, promise me, don't lose to the damn Spurs! Of course, I will do the same if I make it to the Western Conference Finals! My Mavericks, not losing to anyone!! "Dirk also seriously replied.

"I agree! Show your skills and let me see if you have grown!!"

After Nash finished speaking, he looked at Dirk and smiled...

(End of this chapter)