NBA: Fusion of two talents to dominate the entire league

As Roy expected,

In front of the Spurs, the Suns' trident was not good enough,

especially without Joe Johnson,

the offensive firepower was seriously insufficient,

the Spurs cleanly won three games in a row,

the score difference in the three games was only 22 points in total,

it seems that the difference is not big, but those who have watched the game know that the initiative is firmly in the hands of the Spurs, and the Suns have no chance at all,

the Spurs' team cooperation has reached perfection, like a peerless master who has achieved enlightenment,

every move is traceless, but the power is boundless,

the Suns can be concluded, and elimination has become inevitable,

in NBA history, there has been no case of a team that can successfully turn the tables after falling behind 3-0,

the opponent of the finals has surfaced at this time,

the remaining thing is that the Nets must get rid of the Heat as soon as possible so that they can meet them in the finals.

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June 5, New Jersey, snow

Even though the cold wave hit and snowflakes were floating outside the stadium, it still couldn't stop the enthusiastic fans.

Every game that follows will be the most important game of the Nets this season.

The fifth game after a 2-2 tie is called the "King of the Mountain".

The team that wins the "King of the Mountain" has a 70% chance of advancing to the next round.

So this game is a game that the Nets can't lose.

The Army Aviation Center was packed with people.

Even the two years when Kidd entered the finals were not so lively.

Because everyone knew at that time that entering the finals was just to be a supporting role.

Whether it was the peak Los Angeles Lakers or the troika of the San Antonio Spurs,

the Nets could not compete with them.

The result of the game also proved this point. The Nets team at that time had absolutely no chance.

But this year is completely different. The Nets made a major change last summer.

With a complete lineup, fans are confident that they will not lose to any team.

The championship that people have been dreaming of seems to be not so far away.

In the Heat rest area, both teams were warming up.

The low-key Pat Riley stood up and said something to Wade not far away.

The camera on the court just focused on him.

Big back hair, sharp eyes, suit and tie, serious look.

The aura was very strong.

But this was at the Nets home court and the fans didn't care so much.

Everyone knew the story that this guy had just kicked out his predecessor and took over.

"Boo!"

The fans responded to the famous coach with boos.

He was unmoved on camera, and even raised his eyelids to look at the audience.

He is a veritable coach with a thousand wins, a real veteran.

He looks like a godfather. His personal ability is unquestionable. After all, his golden resume is there.

Roy also saw another tall player in the Heat team,

only a little smaller than O'Neal who weighed just over 300 pounds,

that was the "kidney fighter" Alonzo Mourning who had returned from injury.

Roy had a hunch that

he would probably play against this NBA legend who had won two Defensive Player of the Year awards on the court tonight.

The warm-up was uneventful, except for the boos from the fans against Pat Riley,

both sides were relatively peaceful, and walked to the court at the referee's whistle,

Roy's pupils contracted, and the tall figure followed O'Neal into the court together,

The Heat put out a double tower lineup consisting of Alonzo Mourning and Shaquille O'Neal,

the court was quiet, Mourning had played for the Nets before,

and was even the main bargaining chip in the trade for Carter,

everyone still respected such a strong player,

Mourning, who had been injured and sitting on the bench before, walked to the court at this moment, and was still directly in the starting lineup.

It is a blessing or a curse, and it is inevitable. Roy's sixth sense is right.

Pat Riley did not follow the rules at the beginning, and directly played a big double tower lineup.

On the other hand, the Nets still used the big four small lineup in the previous game.

The specific list of the two teams,

Heat: Dwyane Wade, Damon Jones, Rasual Butler, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal

Nets: Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Richard Jefferson, Chuck McGinnis, Roy

The big lists of both teams seem to be mismatched, but if you think about it carefully, they have their own reasons.

This time, O'Neal, who has lost three games in a row, stepped down and gave the opportunity to Mourning.

Alonzo Mourning and Shaq entered the NBA in the same year. Looking at the entire professionalThroughout his career, Mourning has always lived under the shadow of the Sharks.

I never thought that the two would form a team at the end of their careers.

Fortunately, Mourning has a good mentality. Since suffering from kidney disease, his mentality has completely changed.

The only reason that supports him to return to the court is his love for basketball and his desire for the championship.

At the beginning, he refused to report to the Raptors, even if he lost a lot of money to buy out the contract,

He also turned back to the arms of his mentor Pat Riley, just for the championship ring he had longed for.

He didn't care whether he would start or not. Even if he was a substitute for his old enemy O'Neal, he didn't care. He just wanted to enjoy the fun of basketball on the court.

Roy looked at the iron man Alonzo Mourning standing in front of him.

He is known for his strong willpower and tough style of play.

He is already 35 years old, but there seems to be no trace of time on his face. He looks as charming as ever.

He is also a frequent All-Star in his career, has been in the All-NBA First Team, and won the Best Defensive Player. How can he be a simple person?

However, Mourning also has shortcomings. Although he is a rookie in the same class as Shaq, he participated in the draft after four years of college.

He is actually two years older than O'Neal, and his two knees are He has been through a lot and no longer has the explosive power he had when he was young.

Alonzo Mourning seemed to be in a good mood. He even raised his hand to salute the fans amid the cheers of the fans.

He looked at Roy, who looked young, and couldn't help but sigh that time makes people old.

"Roy, I have seen all your videos. To be honest, you played well, but it is far from enough in front of me."

Whether he was bragging or not, Roy had to admit that Mourning had a momentum.

He was like a warrior.

"Alonzo, the past is over. People should look forward. I have never told anyone that I have won the MVP. I don't know if the MVP is enough or not."

Mourning obviously didn't like Roy's answer.

"Boy, be humble. The defense that was just playing house before is useless to you. I will give you an unforgettable memory in my own way!"

He didn't provoke first, so Roy would naturally not indulge him.

"Then I will wait and see. I hope you take good care of yourself."

The two people's elbows intertwined,

They were waiting for the referee's whistle to kick off.

"Beep" The whistle sounded,

The referee threw the ball high into the air,

Even if Mourning's mouth was hard, for this kind of jump ball that relies on height and bounce,

Mourning, who is 2.08 meters tall, is no match for Roy at all. He easily watched Roy get the ball in front of the bounce that Mourning could only look up to.

"Alonzo, times have changed."

After saying that, Roy ran towards the Heat's half court and took his place.

"Interesting."

Mourning was not discouraged, but instead raised his lips and was eager to try.

It feels so good to be back on the court.