NBA: I am the card dealer

The fourth battle is coming soon.

The lineups of both teams did not change. The Pacers were in high spirits, heading for a big score of 3:1, and their determination was very firm.

This can be seen from the passionate cheers of the fans at the beginning of the game.

Xue Liancheng is the player Indiana has always dreamed of and is also a player they regard as their own child. Unfortunately, he has been let down every time Indiana sincerely invites him, and they still have some resentment in their hearts.

Now they have the opportunity to eliminate Xue Liancheng, and that is really speaking their mind. Thousands of words have turned into endless shouts at this moment.

As long as they win the game, they will be just one step away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals and eliminating the league's number one player Xue Liancheng.

In this situation, how could they not fight desperately?

The Nets also need to fight desperately. The importance of this game is self-evident. If they lose, they will be completely on the edge of the cliff, and their life and death will no longer be in their control.

It depends on the opponent's condition, your own condition, and most of all, luck.

Most importantly, they have no room for error.

One wrong move could end their series, so they can only fight harder than the Pacers.

Because they need to win this game more.

According to the media's predictions, this will definitely be a battle between dragons and tigers.

result.

Surprisingly.

From the first minute to the end of the game, the Nets were leading the Pacers, and eventually they beat the Pacers 133:107.

Won by 26 points.

The Pacers had no power to resist.

Such a result is really shocking.

Xue Liancheng finally recovered his form, shooting 24 of 15, 15 of 9 three-pointers, and 6 of 5 free throws. While scoring 45 points, he also had 19 assists and 7 rebounds, once again demonstrating his top level as the league's No. player.

Sabonis finally found himself again, shooting 14 of 7 and getting comprehensive statistics of 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, once again showing the attitude of a superstar.

Anunoby played averagely, making 13 of 6 shots and getting 15 points and 7 rebounds. It wasn't too good, but not bad either. He completed his task perfectly.

Vonleh and Covington also performed well, scoring in double digits.

Hart and David West, who came off the bench, also performed well and scored in double digits.

In this game, they finally unleashed their offensive firepower.

This is mainly due to the recovery of Sabonis Jr., who once again became the team's offensive axis and the second scoring point.

After correcting his minor flaws, he is still very good. From this point of view, Sabonis Jr. can be said to have both high basketball IQ and high IQ.

After all, generally speaking, changing one's playing habits in a short period of time is a very mysterious thing, and few players can do it.

And Sabonis Jr. is one of them.

This is already quite remarkable.

It was because Sabonis Jr. returned to his position that the team's offensive rhythm became smooth again and they scored a high score of 133 points.

of course.

In addition, they also set an example of attacking instead of defending.

Replacing the offense and defense transition with a fast-paced offense crippled the Pacers' fast break counterattack.

That's how they were able to limit the Pacers to less than 110 points while maximizing the defensive advantage of their front line.

And the Pacers.

Oladipo's condition has improved, but he has not shown the level of a top superstar. He made 21 of 9 shots, a hit rate of 42.8%, and 13 of 5 three-pointers, a hit rate of 38.4%. His overall performance was only average, but relying on free throws, he still got 32 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists.

The lethality is still very strong, but the efficiency is seriously insufficient.

Especially when he needed to catch up or maintain the score, he did not play with the momentum of a star player.

Ingram also wilted, shooting 15 of 5 and scoring only 13 points, with a terrible shooting percentage.

Turner played well, making 13 of 6 shots and 8 of 3 three-pointers, and still scored 17 points.

Bojan Bogdanovic made 14 of 7 shots and scored 21 points, making him the team's biggest contributor.

Russell was as poor as ever, shooting 8 of 2 and scoring only 4 points.

Since entering the second round of the series, he has not played at his normal level, and his shooting percentage has been in deep water and has never emerged.

obviously.

He basically ruined his big contract by himself.

If a player is unable to perform well in the playoffs, it means that he has serious deficiencies in his tough battle ability, or even in his hard power.

Wanting a big contract under such circumstances is basically a pipe dream.

Thaddeus Young scored 10 points, and no one else scored in double digits.

In this home game, they were beaten without any chance to fight back. If anyone is held accountable, no one can escape responsibility.

But the outside world is very tolerant of the Pacers.

reason?

The Pacers were the underdogs, they were the challengers, and the challenger's loss was expected and reasonable.

So no one can blame them.

in contrast.

The Nets are No. 1 in the league, they are the strongest team in the Eastern Conference, and are predicted to be the team with the greatest probability of breaking out of the Eastern Conference. It is natural for them to beat the Pacers, and it would be abnormal for them to lose.

This is the public's attitude towards the two teams, it's very obvious.

After the game.

Oladipo was interviewed by reporters.

Reporter: "We lost the game and lost our home advantage. The score of 2:2 means we are back to the same starting line. What do you want to say at this moment?"

Oladipo: "I am very frustrated, very frustrated. They are much stronger than I thought, and their ability to adjust is also unexpected. It will be a difficult battle next, and we must be prepared."

Reporter: "Do you have the confidence to fight back?"

Oladipo: "There is no doubt about it. No matter who the opponent is or where we are, we have no reason to give up. I firmly believe that we can unite and take back the advantage."

This time, his speech was no longer as powerful as last time.

This is clearly a manifestation of lack of self-confidence.

It is conceivable how huge a blow this defeat was to him.

Being suppressed from beginning to end, without any ability to fight back, that feeling is very despairing.

Reporter: "You and Xue Liancheng are old teammates and old rivals. What is your evaluation of him?"

Oladipo: "The greatest basketball player of all time, absolutely has a place, that's it."

The rating is very high.

It was even to clear Xue Liancheng's name.

of course.

On the other hand, there is no shame in losing to the greatest basketball player in history.

three days later.

Back to the Barclays Center.

Before the game, the Nets received good news. Xue Liancheng won the MVP of this season. That is to say, the Nets have the best performing player of this season, which is a huge motivation for the entire Nets team.

All this was expected.

Although Westbrook has been very brave this season and once again averaged a triple-double, Xue Liancheng's 35+15 is definitely a historical level. Throughout the history of the NBA, few players have been able to do it.

Coupled with the Nets' best record in the league, this is enough for Xue Liancheng to secure the MVP.

What's more.

In terms of advanced statistics and personal efficiency, Xue Liancheng completely defeated Westbrook, and he absolutely deserves the MVP.

This is the end.

Xue Liancheng's list of honors has reached a jaw-dropping level.

3 championships.

3 MVPs.

3 FMVPs.

3 assist kings.

2 scoring champions.

2 three-point kings.

And 3 first-team All-NBA selections.

The most important thing is that these honors were only obtained in just four years, and this season has not yet ended, so Xue Liancheng has the opportunity to create another miracle.

To put it another way, any one or two of these honors are top-notch, enough to make him a top star in the league.

What’s scary is that all these honors fell on Xue Liancheng alone.

This shows how terrifying his dominance is.

In just four years since his debut, he has overwhelmed a number of superstars, especially James and Curry.

The former suffered more and more tragic defeats over the past three years.

The latter wasn't much better.

We lost the finals in our first year.

Lost again in the finals the following year.

In the third year, a super battleship was formed, but it was defeated in the second round.

Can't even make it to the finals.

It truly depicts the current situation which is getting more tragic every year.

Besides.

Lowry, DeRozan, Thompson, Butler, Leonard, Aldridge, Hayward, Irving, Love, old teammate Oladipo, old brother Wade, Porzingis and others were all severely suppressed.

Basically they have no chance to emerge.

This is ironclad evidence of dominance.

He is also a witness to his glory in this era.

Riding on this momentum, the Nets started the decisive Game 5 with their morale boosted.

The result of the game did not disappoint the fans.

虽然小萨博尼斯14中6只得到15分6篮板5助攻，表现不算太好，阿奴诺比17中7，三分8中2，得到了19分也不算理想。

But they still beat the Pacers 117:113, extending the score to 3:2.

The biggest reason for the Nets' victory was Xue Liancheng's explosion. He made 26 of 16 shots, 16 of 10 three-pointers, and 14 of 13 free throws, scoring 55 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds. He single-handedly turned the tide and won this crucial battle.

Except for Vonleh who scored 11 points, the performance of the rest was also a mess. Covington, James Johnson, Hart, Joe Harris, Lopez Jr., David West, and Crabbe only scored 17 points in total. You can imagine how bad their performance was.

But even so, they still won the game.

Xue Liancheng once again demonstrated his dominance to the fullest. He defeated the Pacers on his own to prove that he absolutely deserved the MVP title.

As for the Pacers, their performance was actually pretty good.

Oladipo made 18 of 8 shots, 9 of 3 three-pointers, and 8 of 6 free throws, scoring only 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. He was not as explosive as in the previous few games, but he is still a top star.

英格拉姆13中6，三分3中1，得到了15分。

Bojan Bogdanovic made 14 of 7 shots and scored 14 points.

Turner made 11 of 5 shots and also had a nice statistic of 13 points and 8 rebounds.

拉塞尔终于激活了，整体投篮16中9，三分9中5，也得到了25分6助攻。

The bench was more balanced, with no one scoring in double digits, but they didn't look bad on the surface.

Logically speaking, their overall performance was quite good, but in the end they were unable to turn the tide and lost this crucial game.

That feeling of powerlessness instantly filled my heart.

Oladipo didn't even bother with the post-game hug and just left.

obviously.

At this moment, he was extremely depressed.

He also realized that the team had reached a crossroads and was no longer in the mood to exchange pleasantries.

of course.

It is also possible that he learned it from James and copied it very well.

After the game.

The media has reversed its opinion and generally believes that the Pacers have no chance. The only thing they can rely on is their home-court advantage to see if they have a chance to drag the series into a seventh game, but in the eyes of the public, this is difficult.

The reason is simple, and many fans know it very well.

"We tried our best and played perfectly, but we still lost the game. This shows that there is a gap in strength between the two teams."

"The Pacers' scores are basically around 110+, while the Nets' scores of 120+ or ​​even 130+ are normal. The offensive firepower of both teams is not at the same level. In this case, you want to win the game unless you can play good defense. But the problem is that you can't beat the Nets in defense."

"If we lose after playing to this point, there is nothing we can do."

"Xue Liancheng's dominance in a single game is truly unparalleled. It's no exaggeration."

"The most important thing is that his ability to make the final decision at the critical moment is too strong. You can't compete with him."

"You tried your best and launched a powerful attack, but you were no match for the offensive firepower of one person."

"The Nets played really badly in this game. Without Xue Liancheng's efforts, they would have basically lost. The Pacers played very well, even exceptionally well, but still lost. There is basically no hope for you."

Another point is that they lost morale.

When they were leading 2:1, they should have won the series in one go.

As a result, the Nets recovered in the fourth game and beat the Pacers, which dealt a heavy blow to the confidence of the Pacers players.

And the battle at Tianwang Mountain destroyed the little confidence that was left.

You performed exceptionally well, while the other team was useless and you still couldn't win. Do you still have hope?

The answer is obvious.

It's so bleak!

This is the current state of the series.

As expected, the Nets defeated the Pacers 121:105 on the road in Game and successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The game was relaxed and enjoyable. If the score difference had not been so huge and the Nets had replaced their main players three minutes in advance, the Pacers would have lost by more than 25 points. You can imagine how huge the gap between the two teams is.

Oladipo played well, making 19 of 9 shots, 10 of 4 three-pointers, and 9 of 7 free throws, scoring 29 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds. He tried his best.

However, the strength gap between the teams was indeed obvious, and they had no power to resist.

Or more accurately, others didn't perform well.

Ingram made 10 of 1 shots, 4 of 0 three-pointers, and only scored 4 points. It's really hard to describe.

Russell shot 15 of 5 and only scored 12 points. His efficiency was as low as ever and he just couldn't get up.