NBA: Come off the bench, save the national team

All fans around the world are looking forward to seeing the match between the Thunder and the Heat in the Finals.

But before that.

The two teams have to go through the baptism of the Eastern and Western finals.

After the second round of the playoffs all ended.

The Western Conference finals between the Thunder and the Lakers took the lead.

The first match between the two sides was held at the Ford Center in Goose City.

Because the Thunder had the best record in the league in the regular season, no matter which team they played against in the playoffs, they had home court advantage.

Two hours before the game.

The Ford Center is already crowded with people, and there are no empty seats.

Although the ticket prices for the Western Conference Finals have reached a new high, it is still hard to find a ticket. There are too many fans from all over the world who want to watch a Thunder game.

Many fans who have traveled thousands of miles or even thousands of miles to Goose City can only stand on the square outside the arena to watch the live broadcast on the big screen.

Under this effect, the hotels and restaurants in Goose City ushered in a peak of passenger flow, and the owner of the Thunder team made a fortune at a glance.

It can be said bluntly that Qin Feng has driven the economic development of Goose City by himself.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the game.

The core players of both teams are conducting pre-match interviews.

Thunder team interview room.

"Qin, this is the second time in your career that you are playing in the Western Conference finals, and the opponent is the Lakers. How do you feel now?"

A reporter asked, eyes full of curiosity.

He remembered clearly that when Qin Feng led the Thunder to the Western Conference Finals in his rookie season, the opponent was the Lakers.

In that round of the series, when the Lakers won the next game first, they were eliminated by the Thunder in four consecutive games.

In the next four games, Qin Feng played a full 48 minutes in each game, and even played explosive statistics. He led the team to reverse the Lakers by himself and advanced to the finals.

Today, the Thunder are stronger than they were two years ago, but the Lakers haven't changed much.

Except that the core lineup continues to age, the team does not have much reinforcement.

This also makes all the media and basketball experts not optimistic about the Lakers.

"It's a trance! Time flies by, but my opponent in the Western Conference Finals has not changed. I think Kobe must not wait to start this round of the series to avenge the hatred of being eliminated last season, but I don't Kobe will succeed!"

Qin Feng said, with excitement in his tone.

"Then do you think the team can eliminate the defending champion Lakers to advance to the next round?"

a reporter asked.

"Of course! There is no suspense in this. I can say unceremoniously that the Lakers have broken away from the first-tier teams in the championship."

Qin Feng said, thinking of the last life, the Lakers, who were aiming to defend their title and win three consecutive championships, were shaved bald by the Mavericks with a big score of 4:0 in the second round of the series and swept directly.

The reporters all showed surprised expressions.

The Lakers have left the first team in the championship?

This is too dare to say it!

Although the outside world is optimistic about the promotion of the Thunder team, it is because the Thunder team has shown stronger strength, but the Lakers are not a weak team!

After all, he is the defending champion, and with the core lineup retained, he is still very competitive! !

A few more questions were asked to end the pre-match interview.

Reporters rushed to the press box at the scene, ready to watch the game.

Lakers interview room.

"Kobe, you led the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals for the fourth consecutive year, and the opponent was the Thunder. What do you think of this?"

a reporter asked.

"Very good! This way I can get revenge! I have always remembered the hatred of losing in the Western Conference finals last season! Now the opportunity has finally come."

Kobe said with a blank face, his expression was a little stern, and there was a faint murderous look in his eyes, like a black mamba who spit out a message has found his prey and is ready to attack.

"Then do you think the Lakers can beat the Thunder to advance to the finals? Outside basketball experts are not optimistic about your advancement."

a reporter asked.

"Of course! We came here with the goal of a championship! The Thunder are really strong, but we also have our own advantages!"

"As for the opinions of the outside world, to be honest, I don't care because these people are a bunch of idiots."

Kobe said bluntly, and his expression became gloomy.

The reporters were dumbfounded.

Dare to call those basketball experts such blatant idiots, I am afraid that Kobe is the only one in the league.

No.

There is one more person.

It was Kobe's opponent tonight, Qin Feng.

The reporters asked Kobe a few tricky questions, and then ended the pre-match interview.

then.

The players of the Lakers and Thunder all completed a series of weird rituals in the player channel, and then walked through the player channel to the court.

The fans at the scene immediately cheered.

This familiar scene appeared again.

The Thunder finally stood on the stage of the Western Conference Finals again!

And the opponent is the Lakers, which has to be said to be fate.

The warm-up before the game is over soon.

The starters of both sides came on stage.

The starting players of the Thunder are Qin Feng, Ibaka, Durant, Redick and Westbrook.

Brooks once again pushed Qin Feng to the starting center position.

So far in the playoffs, Qin Feng has played three positions: center, shooting guard, and point guard.

The reason why Qin Feng was allowed to play center was because the Lakers had a starting lineup of Bynum, Gasol, Artest, Kobe, and Fisher.

Bynum and Gasol are well-known inside twin towers in the league.

The threat of the two in the penalty area is no less than that of the Grizzlies' black and white bears.

Based on the lack of people in the penalty area of ​​the Thunder team, Brooks still decided to let Qin Feng play the starting center.

beep!

A whistle sounded.

Qin Feng and Bynum jumped up at the same time.

Relying on his perverted jumping ability and speed, Qin Feng touched the basketball almost at the same time as Bynum, who had the advantage of height.

But Qin Feng has more powerful power.

Bynum, who was visible to the naked eye of the audience, had his arm bent by Qin Feng's powerful force during the strength competition.

Immediately, the basketball flew in the direction of the Thunder players.

After receiving the basketball, Westbrook quickly dribbled the ball across half court, and passed the basketball to Durant, who followed up at the top of the arc, and the latter directly raised his hand to shoot a three-pointer.

Even though Artest tried his best to defend, he was still a bit slow, missing a position, and could only watch the basketball fly over his head.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Hollow into the net.

Durant waved his arm lightly and made an OK gesture, indicating that he felt very good today.

Lakers offense.

After Fisher dribbled through half court, he passed the ball to Kobe.

Kobe held the ball at the top of the arc, changed directions continuously and easily broke through Redick, then made an emergency stop at the free throw line and shot a fadeaway jumper.

Swish.

Hollow into the net.

Kobe's face was expressionless, and he turned back to defend, but his eyes showed a fierce look.

Black Mamba, start spitting!