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Chapter 281 282. Opening the curtain (18) Ask for a monthly pass!

April 5

Since the Bobcats advanced first, the Bobcats ushered in more rest time.

However, due to the fact that each team needs to play different games in the first round of the playoffs, the team that advances first may take a long break.

And taking too long a break may not be a good thing for a team in the playoffs.

Because there is no game for a long time, it will also affect the state of the players.

Therefore, even during the rest time, the entire Bobcats team actively participates in training, so as to maintain their competitive state and achieve the effect of combining work and rest.

And today, the Pistons defeated the 76ers at home without any suspense, rewriting the total score of the two teams to 4:1.

It also means that the Pistons successfully qualified in this round of the series and will compete with the Bobcats in the Eastern Conference semifinals in the next round.

Obviously, this is not good news for the Bobcats.

Even though the Bobcats have rested for several days ahead of the Pistons, under absolute strength, the Bobcats will still encounter great difficulties in the next game.

On this day, in addition to the Pistons, there were also many teams that successfully defeated their opponents and advanced to the next round.

In addition to the promotion of the Bobcats and Pistons in the East, the Heat also defeated the Nets with a total score of 4:0 without any suspense, and prepared for the Eastern Conference semifinals early.

The only group in the East that has not yet qualified is the duel between the Wizards and the Pacers.

At present, the Wizards have temporarily won the match point with a total score of 3:2, ahead of the Pacers.

In the West, the Suns had no suspense in the first round of the Grizzlies 4:0, the Supersonics 4:0 the Kings, and the Spurs 4:1 the Nuggets. At present, these three teams are the first to advance to the next round.

The most anxious group in the West is the duel between the Rockets and the Mavericks. The Mavericks currently lead the Rockets with a total score of 3:2.

This kind of confusing and unpredictable duel obviously attracts the audience's attention even more.

But at this moment, Liu Rui was not in the mood to pay attention to these things.

Because the Bobcats have so far determined their opponent for the next round, which is the defending champion Pistons.

At the end of the regular season, the two teams played against each other once. In that game, Liu Rui showed all the strength of the Bobcats.

But still lost to the Pistons in the end, although in that game, the Bobcats did not lose a lot.

But during the entire game, the Bobcats were on the side suppressed by the Pistons. Due to the incompatible tactics, Liu Rui also made a dangerous move in that game.

Try to avoid the rhythm of the Pistons, but still lose in the end.

Because the current Pistons team has to defend and defend, and it needs experience and experience.

When people need to stand up and score at critical moments, there are also people who can stand up and score.

It can be said that apart from the lack of offensive ability, this Pistons is currently very good.

However, even if the Pistons' offensive ability is not strong, its excellent defense can also greatly reduce the scores of other teams.

Then, through grinding points bit by bit, to win the game, this is the current style of play of the Pistons, but it is this style of play, which is obviously very annoying.

If it's a confrontational battle, Liu Rui won't worry at all, because even if he loses, he can still play heartily after the whole game.

But in the face of the Pistons, Liu Rui was very depressed.

Because the Bobcats are a young brand-new team, this season has been a continuation of the strategy of focusing on outside three-pointers and defensive counterattacks.

Even if Liu Rui wants to change his style of play temporarily in the playoffs, of course there is no problem for Liu Rui, but the players will definitely face great difficulties in getting on the court.

Because on the stage of the playoffs, facing a lot of pressure, not to mention the young players composed of rookies like the Bobcats, even experienced veterans, facing the team's sudden change of play, I am afraid that there will be a period of discomfort.

So during this rare rest time, Liu Rui has been leading the players in the team to practice tactics.

Although Liu Rui didn't know the final result.

But Liu Rui is not a follower. Although the chance seems slim, but the series has not yet started, Liu Rui does not want to give up trying.

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With the qualifying teams resting for a few days, finally, in the first round of the playoffs, all the results are out.

In the East, the Wizards finally defeated the Pacers 4:2 and advanced to the next round.

In the Western Conference, the Mavericks and the Rockets had a fierce tiebreaker. In the end, the Mavericks were superior and successfully eliminated the Rockets led by Yao Mai and advanced to the semifinals of the Western Conference.

In this way, the list of the semifinals between the East and the West will be released.

In the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup, it will be:

Bobcats vs. Pistons, Miami vs. Wizards.

And in the Western Conference semifinals:
Suns vs. Mavericks, Spurs vs. Sonics.

With the list of all the semifinal matchups released, it means that all teams will have a day's rest before starting this round of matchups.

"Rui, for our opponent in the next round is the Pistons, how are you preparing, why don't you let me know how sure you are in this round of the series."

In General Manager Smith's office, Smith personally poured a cup of tea for Liu Rui.

Obviously, this kind of treatment has never been done before.

During the regular season, Liu Rui always ran to Smith's office with a cheeky face.

And every time he saw Liu Rui coming in, Smith would hide the tea leaves on his table first, because this guy was so cheeky! !

So he took the initiative to pour tea for Liu Rui, which was obviously the first time Liu Rui had come to the Bobcats.

"Don't tell me, I knew that it would be no good for you to pour me tea. Let me tell you first, don't have too much hope for this round of the series, although I will try my best to lead the team to play well in every game."

"But as the defending champions of the Pistons, there is still a big gap between us and their background. If you ask me how sure I am, I can only tell you that I am not sure."

After taking the tea that Smith poured for him, Liu Rui just wanted to drink it when he heard Smith ask himself this question.

He hurriedly put it back on the table, sure enough, he had nothing to do to be courteous, it was either rape or theft!

He actually came to ask himself how sure he was, why didn't he just ask himself, is he sure to eliminate the Pistons in 4 games? !

"Ahem, as the head coach of the team, you can't say that to the players before the game starts."

"Although I also know that it is difficult for us to beat the Pistons in this round of the series, I still hope that you will lead the team to play well. After all, it is good to get some tickets at home."

For Liu Rui's answer, Smith obviously had expected it.

If Liu Rui told himself that he was sure to lead the team to kill the Pistons, then Smith might be really surprised...

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