Legend of Tomorrow

? Other series also gradually decided the winner. The Timberwolves eliminated the Mavericks 4-2.

The confrontation between the two star power forwards is very eye-catching. Garnett VS Nowitzki has a slight advantage, mainly on the defensive end.

The Wolf King can't guard Nowitzki when he's in good shape, but he was guarded in two games with only 30.8% and 38.5% shooting, scoring 15 and 17 points respectively. In both games, the Mavericks finished with It ended miserably.

Alien Sam Cassell was also an important contributor to the Timberwolves breaking the first-round curse. He averaged 20 points and 6 assists in the series with a 57.1% shooting rate.

Although Nash scored 16+7 with a field goal percentage of 44.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 41%, his shortcomings are still criticized. His body is fragile, he has no defense, and he makes too many mistakes.

At this time, Mavericks boss Cuban decided that Nash was of no use. Although it was difficult to find a good point guard in the free market, he only planned to make a lower offer to Nash, and it was up to Nash whether to accept it or not.

The Spurs eliminated the Kings 4-2. Duncan single-handedly suppressed Webb and Brad Miller. Veteran Divac could no longer play. As soon as he came on the court, he was rushed by Parker and Ginobili.

Webber averaged only 18.5 points on 17.1 shots per game. He lost face when being guarded by Duncan. Many fans called him a softie at the Kings' home court. After knee surgery, Webber lost his explosiveness and could no longer compare with Duncan. This summer, the top priority of the Kings management is to trade Webber out of the team.

The next round of games in the Western Conference is the Suns VS Lakers and the Spurs VS Timberwolves.

In the Eastern Conference series, the Pacers swept the Celtics 4-0, the Pistons swept the Knicks 4-0, the Nets eliminated the Hornets 4-1, and the Heat eliminated the Bucks 4-2.

The second round of the Eastern Conference is Pacers VS Heat, Nets VS Pistons.

Dwyane Wade, who averaged 20+6 per game in the playoffs, finally entered the media's field of vision, and his exposure rate increased greatly. He played better in the playoffs than in the regular season, and has become the Heat's outside core. He is the only high-ranking rookie in the 2003 class.

Before the game starts, reporters interview each team, hoping to see a war of words and add gimmicks.

The West attracts far more attention than the East. Duncan VS Garnett is a duel between the best active power forwards in the league. Guo Xu VS Kobe and O'Neal is a duel between the Big Three of the Lakers.

The Eastern Conference playoffs are a bit boring. The best scoring stars have been eliminated. The remaining four teams rely on team basketball to win. The Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal averaged 20+10 per game. The best looking person.

Facing an old acquaintance, reporter Audrey Jones,

Guo Xu said confidently: There is no doubt that the Suns will advance. I am very sure of it. The Lakers have many friends of mine, but since they met me in the playoffs, I will not show mercy. I want to say something to them here. Sorry.

Audrey asked: How many games do you think it will take for the Suns to advance?

Guo Xu shook his head: I dare not say this, it depends on the situation.

In fact, he felt in his heart that the Suns could sweep the Lakers. Some truths were more hurtful than swear words, and he didn't want to say them out.

The Suns lineup's restraint against the Lakers was already obvious during the regular season. Guo Xu also watched Payton's performance against the Grizzlies in the first round. The veteran was a colander against him, and his pace was so slow that it was difficult to guard Jason Williams.

As for backup point guard Fisher, haha...

The Lakers can win because of their hard work, which is due to the desire of the veterans for a championship, and the energy that the OK group bursts out for the sake of face. Never underestimate the heart of a championship. But no matter how hard they try, it will definitely be difficult to play against a fast team like the Suns. Guo Xu had talked about this with O'Neal during the regular season. The Suns' reinforcements in the summer were aimed at the Lakers and Spurs.

Audrey asked: Which team do you think the Suns will meet in the Western Conference Finals?

I am optimistic that the Timberwolves will advance. Their lineup is obviously better than the Spurs. Of course, the Spurs also have a chance because Duncan is here.

This year the Spurs' defense is still excellent, but their offensive power is last in the league, averaging only 91.5 points per game. They are no longer a balanced offensive and defensive team. The Spurs are missing Stephen Jackson on the perimeter, center Nesterovich is just an ordinary blue-collar player and cannot open the floor like David Robinson, forward Malik Rose is injured, and second-year Ginobili is not yet a star.

Facing this year's Spurs, it would be a shame if the Timberwolves' three-headed monster Gaszerbiak still couldn't win. If the Suns had played the Spurs last season, they would have almost reached the finals.

Some reporters also interviewed Lakers stars and asked them to predict the outcome.

O'Neal said: I don't know, let's take a look. The Suns are indeed very strong in the regular season, but we will not give in easily. We have to fight for honor.

Kobe said: I don't think the Lakers will definitely be eliminated. Our players have rich playoff experience and know how to win. The playoffs are different from the regular season.

The two people had a rare agreement in their opinions, and both felt that the Lakers were at a disadvantage.

Coach Zen Master Phil Jackson also didn't have much confidence and refused to predict the game. The coaching staff had previously met to discuss tactics and knew very well how difficult this series would be. Even in the same random game, the Suns and Guo Xu had the upper hand.

On May 2, the first game between the two sides was held in Phoenix, and the Suns had all the home court advantage in the playoffs.

When players from both sides came on stage, Guo Xu received the warmest applause. He instantly ignited the atmosphere by spreading magnesium powder, and a group of fans shouted MVP!

CCTV5 broadcast the game live. Zhang Lijia said: Guo Xu's action at home is really domineering and dominates the world. This year's rookie James's nickname is the Emperor. I think Guo Xu is more like the Emperor than him. The Cavaliers didn't even make it to the playoffs. And if we win 36 games in the Eastern Conference, we can make the playoffs.

Xu Jicheng said: Many stars in the NBA have their own signature moves, and many of these moves have become classics when they retire. For high-level games like the NBA, it is common for players to apply some magnesium powder before the game. But only Guo Xu has turned this into his signature move, and I hope he can keep doing it.

Guo Xu really plans to keep doing it. He has always been a repurposing of classic things, and he has nothing to be embarrassed about.

Looking at the Cavaliers' lineup, it's not too surprising. James failed to make the playoffs in the first two seasons. It's too inconsistent for a person who can't win to interact with fans in this way (pretending to be B). It's better to keep a low profile.

Think about it, the scene where he was brutally beaten for 2 or 30 minutes after spreading the powder at home... It happened often in his previous life.

Zhang Lili said: O'Neal once said in an interview that if someone replaces him as the strongest player in the league, he hopes that person will be Guo Xu. He is also very happy that this person is Guo Xu, not Kobe Bryant who was handpicked by Jordan.

Xu Jicheng said: Kobe is often selected into the best defensive team and his statistics are not bad, but I think there is no comparison between him and Guo Xu. The gap in team leadership ability is very obvious.

Zhang Li said with a smile: I think the biggest gap between Kobe and Guo Xu is not on the court, but in the locker room. Guo Xu had a good relationship with everyone when he was in the Lakers, including Kobe. When he arrived in the Suns, he had a good relationship with his teammates. It's good, we often have group activities. Now Kobe has offended both O'Neal and Malone, and his relationship with Payton doesn't seem to be that good.

Can a person with this kind of personality be called the strongest? Where is the core that divides the team? If O'Neal hadn't brought in two star veterans, the Lakers might have considered breaking up in the middle of this season.

After the warm-up, the players came out, and the Suns started: Guo Xu, Raja Bell, Marion, Haslem, Stoudemire.

Lakers starting lineup: Payton, Kobe, George, Malone, O'Neal.