NBA: I am the card dealer

As soon as Oladipo made this statement, he was immediately met with overwhelming ridicule.

"Ha! Another big mouth. I remember James used to say that often. What was the result?"

"You should be thankful that you weren't swept away. Why did you fight back?"

"You know best how strong Xue Liancheng is."

"Who doesn't know how to brag?"

"You can't get back a 40+% hit rate."

"Win a game first and then talk, okay?"

result.

A prophecy.

In the second game, the Pacers worked together to defeat the Nets 120:111 and regained the home advantage.

This result is simply shocking.

It was really surprising that the Nets lost at their home court.

Oladipo was not bragging, but actually did it. When everyone was pessimistic about them, he won the game and slapped those who were pessimistic about them in the face.

Throughout the game, he took 26 shots and made 12 of them, including 15 of 7 three-pointers and 13 of 11 free throws, scoring 42 points, in addition to top stats such as 9 assists and 7 rebounds.

Not only did the number of attacks not decrease, but it increased. He became more and more courageous as he faced more setbacks. He fought with all his might and demonstrated his unyielding spirit to the fullest.

特纳也终于雄起了，14中8，三分6中3，拿到了21分10篮板的两双数据。

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 14 points, and Ingram was average in efficiency, but also scored 13 points.

Russell continued to perform poorly, shooting 11 of 3 and scoring only 10 points. In the high-intensity confrontation, apart from three-pointers, his ability to finish at the basket was not a concern at all.

But with the outbreak of Oladipo and Turner, coupled with the maintenance of Bojan and Ingram, it is enough to maintain their foundation for winning.

of course.

From the Nets' perspective, that's not the case.

First of all, Xue Liancheng was in average condition. He made 25 shots, but only hit 12 of them. He made 11 of 4 three-pointers and 7 of 7 free throws, scoring 35 points, in addition to 13 assists and 7 rebounds.

The overall performance of Xue Liancheng was indeed not very impressive, but it was not particularly bad either, and people would not think that a player with 35+13+7 data was the culprit for the loss.

But Xue Liancheng himself knew clearly how bad his performance was.

In the first three quarters, he made 20 of 8 shots and only 8 of 1 three-pointers, scoring only 20 points. Such performance is hard to describe.

In the last quarter, he made 5 of 4 shots and 3 of 3 three-pointers, bringing his statistics back to normal.

But because the hole he dug was too deep, he was ultimately unable to recover and lost the home game.

The blame for the loss naturally fell on him, the star player. He knew that his poor form would cause great harm to the team.

Unexpectedly, he still underestimated his destructive power to the team.

of course.

Losing is often not the fault of one person, but the performance of teammates is also average.

Like Sabonis Jr., he made 14 of 4 shots and only got 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. His performance became increasingly sluggish. I don’t know the specific reason, but he just didn’t play well.

His poor performance also caused great harm to the team, and it could even be said that it delayed the team's final chance to catch up.

Anunoby made 15 of 7 shots, 6 of 2 three-pointers, and scored 17 points and 11 rebounds. His performance was barely acceptable, but he made as many as 5 turnovers, which was very fatal.

冯莱小小爆发了一回，12中6，三分8中4，砍下20分9篮板的数据。

The performance of others was relatively average.

Losing is not just a problem of the players. The team's tactical coordination, the coach's on-the-spot arrangements, and the panic when falling behind are all related.

After the game, all Nets players were not allowed to leave and all stayed to watch the game video.

On the Nets official forum, fans are already going wild.

"Sabonis is such a wimp. He can't even handle Turner, and he still wants to be in the All-Star Game?"

"He was completely beaten by Turner. He performed like this for two consecutive games. Is he really the future of the team?"

"You don't have any temper at all. Can you be the core?"

"When Xue Liancheng needed help, no one stepped forward. I doubt whether the Nets really have the strength to win the championship this season."

"It's shocking that we lost at home."

"Anunoby is the same, with all kinds of butter hands. It's a nightmare for him to hold the ball."

"Covington, the king of inefficiency, now you know why he was undrafted!"

"James Johnson is getting worse and worse. He made 3 of 0 three-pointers and has no shooting ability at all. No wonder he was abandoned by the Lakers."

"Joe Harris is so soft! He can't defend, and he has no offense. I don't understand what role he plays on the court. Without the three-pointer, he is a big burden."

"Crabbe has something to say. Joe Harris' salary is at least not that high. Crabbe is the one who is truly overpaid and incompetent."

"Little Lopez is like a piece of wood. He won't move unless you push him."

"David West is old, he should retire."

"Atkinson is the biggest culprit. I don't know what he is doing."

"Seeing him standing there with his hands on his hips makes me angry. If you don't have the energy, then get out of here and don't try to harm Xue Liancheng."

"The road to consecutive championships is about to be ruined in your hands, and you still have the nerve to put on a show in front of the camera."

From top to bottom, from left to right, almost all Nets players were criticized, including head coach Atkinson.

The second most criticized person is undoubtedly Sabonis Jr. If saliva could drown people, then Sabonis Jr. would have no chance of survival.

They found it hard to accept such a defeat.

After all, they expected that the Nets would be invincible in the Eastern Conference. Even if they were to lose this series, they couldn't lose at home!

Faced with the overwhelming public outcry, Xue Liancheng did not respond. He took the videos of the two games home, and even the four regular season games. He needed to carefully examine this opponent.

Having lost his home court, he could no longer afford to be careless.

Oladipo received a lot of praise.

"Oladipo is so strong! The more frustrated he is, the braver he is. Tell the world that he is not just a big shot."

"Xue Liancheng knows Oladipo very well, but conversely, Oladipo also knows Xue Liancheng very well."

"After these two series, Oladipo will become a superstar."

"If we succeed in sniping Xue Liancheng, we will be a superstar."

"He's so brave and he's so fierce when he attacks the basket! I can't believe he was a substitute in the Magic two years ago."

"The Magic are such a fool. They have a ready-made foundation for the team, but they choose to gamble instead."

"Oladipo has a bright future ahead of him, as he keeps his word!"

The day before people were scolding him for his bad mouth, the next day he became a superstar in the eyes of fans. The reversal was so quick that it caught people off guard.

At the same time, it also vividly interprets the winners and losers in sports competitions.

On the same day, the best lineup was announced, which caused huge controversy.

First, the third lineup: Curry, DeRozan, Butler, Porzingis, and Towns.

First of all, this is a bombshell.

Stephen Curry, who once competed with Xue Liancheng, actually fell to the third team. This is simply unbelievable.

But considering the previous candidates, all this seems to be natural.

It's reasonable for DeRozan to be on the All-NBA Third Team, after all, the Raptors are the second-best team in the Eastern Conference! As the team's star player, it's unusual for DeRozan not to be on the All-NBA Team.

Butler was selected to the third team as a small forward, which is barely acceptable. After all, Butler contributed greatly to the Timberwolves' return to the playoffs after 14 years.

As a rising star of the Heat, Porzingis' statistics are not actually top-notch, but the Heat have at least made it to the playoffs, so there is nothing to say about him occupying a spot.

Second team: Oladipo, Harden, Antetokounmpo, Leonard, Embiid.

This lineup still caused huge controversy.

First of all, it is also shocking that Harden, the MVP last season and the top star in the Western Conference this season, was not selected for the first team.

Secondly, although Antetokounmpo’s statistics are crazy, he did not make the playoffs after all. So he was selected for the second team?

Isn't it a bit of a joke?

As for the remaining Oladipo, as the fourth star player in the Eastern Conference, he will definitely be selected and deserves it.

Leonard is the face of the Spurs. The Spurs are third in the Western Conference and will definitely get a spot.

Embiid is the star player of the emerging digital force, and his selection is also understandable.

First team: Xue Liancheng, Westbrook, Durant, James, Davis.

This is the expected result.

It was Westbrook in the first team that caused heated discussion.

However, considering that Westbrook once again averaged a triple-double and led the team to fourth place in the Western Conference, it seems acceptable to be included in the All-NBA Team.

What's more, he is an MVP candidate and is qualified to be on this list.

And here comes the biggest controversy regarding the best lineup.

Not a single player from the Cavaliers, ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference, was selected. It was shocking that both Irving and Love were not on the best team list.

Irving had the stats and the results, and he pulled the Cavaliers into the All-Star Game. He definitely deserved an all-star team, but in the end he couldn't compete with DeRozan and Curry.

The only thing to blame is the fierce competition for the guard position.

But there is no place for the defender, what about the forward?

Love always has a chance, right?

This season, he averaged a double-double of 20.6 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, and 20+10, standard top inside data, but he was not as good as Porzingis' 20+6, and Antetokounmpo, who failed to lead the team into the playoffs. Is this reasonable?

Countless fans asked soul-searching questions.

Some other fans think this is normal.

Because the Cavaliers' star player is Irving, and Love is only the second-in-command. The star was not selected for the best team, and the second-in-command was selected. What would happen then?

It's barely justifiable, but more people think it's complete nonsense, and they all speak up for Irving and Love.

And this is not the most unfair thing.

The most wronged one is Lillard of the Trail Blazers.

He finally led the team to fifth place in the Western Conference, but was not selected into the best team. He is a top scorer with an average of 26.9 points per game!

It's a shame that he didn't even get a spot in the best team.

to this end.

Lillard broke down on Twitter: I have no idea what their standards are. From the All-Stars to the Best Team, I have been targeted and ignored. No one respects me. This makes me extremely angry. How far do I have to go to satisfy the world?

"Curry averaged 26.4 points per game, and he is also a top scorer in the league. The Warriors are also ranked second in the Western Conference and third in the league. There is no problem for him to be selected into the All-NBA Team."

"DeRozan's stats are a little off, but the problem is that the Raptors are the second in the Eastern Conference! There has to be someone selected for the All-NBA Team, right?"

"The Rockets are the leader in the Western Conference, and Harden's stats are at the MVP level. It's unfair for him to be dropped to the second team."

"Oladipo is a championship guard. He played a dazzling performance for the first time this season. It's no problem for him to be included in the best second team."

"More than no problem! He is the brightest star right now and is still fighting hard in the playoffs. He averaged 36.5 points in the first two games against the Nets, which was simply explosive. He also led the team to win the Barclays Center. He deserves to be on the All-NBA Team."

"It's even more impossible for you to beat Westbrook and Xue Liancheng in front of you."

"So, the only thing to blame is the fierce competition among defenders."

"Think about your fellow sufferer Owen. He is probably also depressed right now."

"It's not that you are not good enough, but that there are many people who are better than you."

"Just accept your fate this season! There's nothing to complain about. It's not the world's fault that you can't be selected."

"The best thing is to score 30+10 and lead the team to the top of the Western Conference. If you didn't get selected for this level of achievement, you have the right to complain. What are you complaining about?"

"It's no use crying for sympathy, think about how to make further progress!"

Lillard's complaints about defensive breakdowns were not echoed or recognized by the fans, because the guard who made the best team was definitely worthy of the title.

And it's not just Lillard who feels wronged, Irving also feels wronged.

Realistically, there's nothing to complain about.

Amidst the chaos, the Nets and the Pacers ushered in the third game.

The Nets did not make any adjustments. Atkinson believed that there was no problem with their lineup. The main reason for the loss was that they made some mistakes that they should not have made, such as Anunoby's turnovers.

The slump of Sabonis Jr. is also a problem they are currently facing.

The solution given by Atkinson is to let Sabonis Jr. do more positioning and screen, and immediately go down after the pick-and-roll, and let Xue Liancheng feed the ball more and cooperate more, so as to help Sabonis Jr. regain his confidence.

Xue Liancheng had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what exactly was wrong.

In replaying the video, he couldn't find exactly where they went wrong. At most, there were the old problems like inaccurate three-point shooting and too many turnovers.

Also, Sabonis played a little awkwardly.

But they have been playing according to normal tactics, and Sabonis Jr. has been in a familiar position, doing what he is familiar with, and has not made any special changes.

result.

They still lost.

In the end, he could only conclude that his condition affected the team's offensive firepower, and this was the biggest problem.