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Kobe and Iverson hugged each other tightly, and the two entered the league together, a No. 13 pick and a No. [-] pick, they cherish each other!

Li Kang and Anthony paid tribute to each other and made an appointment to fight again in the coming year!

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Full game data, Lakers: Kobe 31 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals; Li Kang 25 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks; Gasol 24 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks; Odom 10 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, Vujacic 6 points, old fish 8 points, 2 assists.

Nuggets: jr-Smith 26 points, 3 assists; Iverson 22 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Anthony 22 points, 11 rebounds; Martin 10 points, 6 rebounds, Kleiza 8 points, Camby 8 points, 15 rebounds, 2 blocked shots; Nene 8 points, 3 rebounds.

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Li Kang was interviewed by Chinese media after the game

Brother Zhang: "Xiaokang, congratulations to the Lakers for advancing to the second round. What do you want to say about this?"

Li Kang: "The referee's call was very unfavorable to us, but we never gave up, and finally defeated the opponent through the boss lore!"

Brother Zhang: "Who do you think your opponent will be in the next round?"

Li Kang: "I believe Brother Yao will lead the Rockets to advance, and I am looking forward to the China Derby in the playoffs!"

Brother Zhang: "It's the first time in the series. It doesn't look like a rookie at all. Both offense and defense are at the dominant level. How do you do this?"

Li Kang: "Well, I am also in the process of learning when I play the series for the first time. When I make mistakes, Kobe always encourages me to move forward. He also shared with me the scene of his first playoffs. I just need to follow He can charge behind.

In this round of playoffs, I am responsible for defending Anthony. The offensive kaleidoscope is really not covered. It is indeed very difficult to defend. We will pay the price if the defense loses focus. Every defense has improved. "

Brother Zhang: "I heard that you have joined the Huaxia national team. After the league, you and Dayao will return to China to prepare for the Olympics. What expectations do you have for this?"

Li Kang: "Yes, after the playoffs, we will return to China to prepare for the Olympics. This is the first time we host the Olympics. The national team needs to have better results!"

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The trend of the playoffs:

east:

凯尔特人（2）：老鹰（2），骑士（3）：奇才（1），活塞（2）：76人（2），魔术（4）：猛龙（1）。

The Magic took the lead in advancing to the second round, waiting for the winner of the Pistons and 76.

west:

湖人（4）：掘金（0），火箭（2）：爵士（2），黄蜂（3）：小牛（1），马刺（3）：太阳（1）。

The Lakers took the lead in advancing to the second round, waiting for the winner of the Rockets and Jazz.

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On April 2008, 4, the Rockets challenged the Jazz away and ushered in the fifth game of the series. The current series score is 30:2.

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At 95:69, the Rockets finally beat the Jazz in an away game. The series scored 3:2, and the next game will return to the Toyota Center Arena.

McGrady scored 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists; Yao Ming scored 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots.

同一天黄蜂队以99：94战胜小牛队，系列赛大比分4：1晋级次轮，马刺队以92：87战胜太阳队，系列赛大比分4：1晋级次轮。

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On May 2008, 5, the Rockets played against the Jazz at home. The sixth game of the series was broadcast live on Huaxia Sports Station.

The entire Lakers team is also paying attention to the game in order to adjust their tactics for the second round.

Teacher Yu: "The Rockets have the right time, place and people. There is a high probability of advancing this time. Li Kang and the Lakers can't wait!"

Guidance Zhang: "It's good that the Yao-Mike combination plays normally. Through the adjustment in the third game of the series, the Jazz's weaknesses have been targeted by the Rockets. It will be very difficult for them to win at the Toyota Center."

Fan a: "Come on, Dayao! Win the victory and advance to the second round. The Yao-Mike combination is finally going to break through the first round!"

Fan b: "I hope that McGrady can play tough, but he can't go invisible again when it comes to key games."

Fan c: "The agreement between Li Kang and Yao Ming, China Derby, depends on whether the Rockets can win this game!"

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Jazz starting: Deron (pg), Brewer (sg), Kirilenko (sf), Boozer (pf), Okur (c).

Rockets starting: Alston (pg), Tracy McGrady (sg), Battier (sf), Hayes (pf), Yao Ming (c).

At the start of the game, Yao Ming and Okur jumped the ball. The Rockets got the ball first. McGrady advanced with the ball and advanced to the top of the arc to signal Yao Ming to pick and roll. Kirilenko was blocked by him. McGrady used the screen to make a three-pointer The shot was picturesque, hollow into the net, 0:3, the Rockets took the lead and scored the goal.

The Jazz attack, Deron quickly advances with the ball, Okur comes up to cover, Hayes switches to Deron, McGrady switches to Okur, Deron speeds up and throws off the defense, Yao Ming still recovers the basket, defends Boozer, and puts Deron Deron made a mid-range shot without any hesitation. He made an open mid-range shot and hit it steadily. The Jazz responded strongly with a goal at 2:3.

Looking back, Yao Mai continued to cooperate with the pick-and-roll. McGrady scored three 3-pointers in a row. Yao Ming scored 10 points in a row with a mid-range shot, a hook, and a dunk. At 22:32, the Rockets led by 10 points, and the first quarter ended.

At the beginning of the second quarter, Yao Mai took a break and replaced Scola and Landry. Brooks organized an attack. Taking advantage of Deron's rest, the Jazz had no one to organize an attack. In the middle, the Jazz played an 8-0 spurt in a single quarter, pulling the point difference to 18 points in one fell swoop. At 22:40, the Jazz requested a timeout.

After the timeout, the old Sloan replaced Deron and other starters, ready to fight with all his might!

Ad Aman still rotates normally, and Yao Mai still rests off the court.

Deron came back to hold the ball, and the Jazz succeeded in attacking frequently in an instant, and the Rockets returned a wave of 6-0 spurts. At 28:40, the Jazz chased the point difference to 12 points.

The Rockets paused, and Yao Mai came on the field to stabilize the situation. At 40:55, the Rockets led by 15 points, and the game ended in the first half.

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In the second half, the combination of Yao and McGregor was unstoppable in attacking and pulled the point difference to 20 points in one fell swoop. The Jazz were powerless and lost to the Rockets 90:105. The series score was 2:4. The Rockets advanced to the second round to challenge the Lakers.

McGrady performed well, scoring 40 points, 10 baskets, and 5 assists; Yao Ming scored 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks.