Chapter 650 Ni Yong Joins Forces!

In the second half, the difference between the Warriors and Spurs quickly became apparent.

The Mavericks' performance in the second half was no worse than the first half, and they still scored many difficult goals, but the Warriors always firmly grasped the situation on the court.

Even if Nowitzki exerted his strength at the last moment, the Warriors did not panic. Sun Hao fought against Biao, and the Warriors won the game 112 to 102.

The game was exciting, but throughout the game, fans found that the Mavericks had no chance.

This feeling is very similar to the Mavericks playing the Spurs before.

The only difference is that the Spurs were at a disadvantage before, but now the Mavericks are at a disadvantage.

Or it can be understood this way. The performance of the three teams, the Spurs, Mavericks, and Warriors, is very stable, and there are no big fluctuations.

Then on this basis, the game becomes a simple 123-ratio problem.

The Spurs are 1, the Mavericks are 2, and the Warriors are 3. 3 is naturally the biggest.

After the game, the two teams shook hands.

Nowitzki's expression seemed a little helpless, and he hugged Sun Hao tightly for a while while shaking hands.

Although the series has just begun, he seems to have already foreseen the fate of the Mavericks.

Half a month later, the Eastern and Western Conference semifinals were all over.

The Mavericks' performance is very stable. The point difference in each of the four games has not exceeded 10 points, and the smallest is even only 5 points.

But as said before, they failed to get much bargain from the Warriors.

4 to 1, except for Nowitzki's explosive 40+ score at home to help the Mavericks narrowly win, they basically had no chance in the remaining games.

The Warriors also became the first team to advance to the conference finals.

The remaining three sets of competitions also concluded within the next week.

The result of the series between the Clippers and the Grizzlies was also unexpected.

The Grizzlies directly swept the Clippers 4-0.

That famous joke in history reappeared in this series.

When the score was 1-0, Clippers fans were not at all panicked. A common saying is that a young team like the Grizzlies only had a strong impact at the beginning and then withered in the second game;

When it was 2-0, the Clippers fans still didn't panic. When they returned to the home court, the Clippers should start to exert their strength;

At 3-0, Clippers fans began to panic, but they still had full confidence in the team. According to the fans: We have Kobe, everything is possible!

When it was 4-0, the Clippers fans collectively fell silent, and only some fans were left teasing: Believe in the Clippers, they can come back 5-4!

The Clippers' lineup and experience are too similar to the Lakers in history.

Especially being defeated like that by the Warriors last year and not making any big moves in the summer, this in itself is very damaging to morale.

Plus there's a problem that hasn't been noticed by many: Kobe's knee injury.

His knee injury had reached the point where he had to have surgery, but it was delayed.

Of course, these are all problems for the Clippers. What really determines the outcome of the game is the performance of the Grizzlies.

Because they are young, they are looked down upon like the Mavericks, but in fact they are really strong.

If it weren't for the existence of the Warriors, Rose would most likely win the MVP this season as he did at the same time in history.

His ability to tear apart defenses is strong enough that his opponents have to shrink.

Coupled with the group of helpers around him as mentioned earlier, this Grizzlies team is much stronger than the Bulls team he played in history.

So this result seems unexpected, but it is not unexpected.

The matchup in the Western Conference Finals was determined early, Warriors VS Grizzlies.

The battle in the Eastern Conference Finals was relatively intense.

The game between the Knicks and the Pacers took six games to decide the winner. Anthony broke out and scored 37 points in G6, helping the Knicks win the series 4-2.

James and Wade did not perform very well in the entire series facing the Twin Towers. Fortunately, just like G6, Anthony was in excellent form and helped the Knicks survive the danger.

The remaining games between the Celtics and Bulls were even more intense, with the two teams playing seven games before finally deciding the winner.

However, this time the winner was not the Celtics, who are known for their ball-handling battles, but the Bulls, who reached the finals last season.

Bosh joined the Bulls to practice three-point shooting this season. His double-space inside combination with Yi Jianlian caused the Celtics to suffer.

In this way, the matchup in the Eastern Conference Finals was determined, Knicks VS Bulls.

Although there were some ups and downs in the process, in the end, the top two teams in their respective divisions competed against each other.

The Western Conference games end early, and the Western Conference Finals will also start first.

Before the start of the game, the league announced the ownership of the most important MVP of the season.

There is no suspense this time.

Just like Nelson broke the convention and won the best head coach again, if the core of the 74-win team cannot win the MVP, then the judges of this year will definitely be hacked.

Moreover, Sun Hao's season average of 30.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game fully deserves the title of MVP.

There is no suspense about being elected. What is suspenseful is whether he can be elected unanimously.

After all, Sun Hao is now endorsing Anta, which will definitely influence the choices of media reporters to a certain extent.

When the final results were announced, Warriors fans went wild.

Because Sun Hao received all 113 first-place votes and was truly elected unanimously!

In this kind of season, no one dares to show off their skills, otherwise they will definitely become the target of public criticism!

"Perfect season."

The Warriors officially used this title to report that Sun Hao was unanimously elected.

With 74 wins and a unanimous vote as MVP, there is no more suitable adjective than perfect.

Of course, there is still a final championship trophy before true "perfection".

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals was played at Oracle Arena.

Sun Hao's MVP award ceremony was also held before the game started.

When Sun Hao took the trophy from Stern, the entire Oracle Arena was boiling.

But at this time in the next half, Rose's eyes had a fire that the team couldn't hide.

Although he is only in the third grade, the ancient power in his body can no longer be hidden.

After the opening ceremony, the game between the two teams started quickly.

The Warriors’ starting five: Curry, Sun Hao, Durant, Ibaka, and Oden;

The Grizzlies' starting five: Rose, Tony Allen, Gay, Luol Deng, Gasol;

The starting lineups of both sides can compete with each other, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. It feels like the tip of the needle against the opponent, and the game is destined to be fierce.

This is indeed the case. Rose was on full fire from the start. He continuously broke through Curry's defense and penetrated into the paint. He also used his ability to start and stop quickly to get out of defense and score throws, or he used his excellent mid-air double-teaming to pass the ball. To teammates.

His condition is as good as a year ago, but the difference is that he is more experienced and has better timing of shots and passes.

From "Is this a rookie?" to "the youngest MVP favorite", Rose used his abnormal talent to refresh people's understanding of young players.

The Warriors are having a hard time on the defensive end.

Because the Grizzlies actually have not only Rose, but also Gasol.

This fat boy who was determined to defeat his brother grew into a high-quality center in just three years.

Although he is not in the first echelon, he is still in the front of the second echelon.

His touch is not as soft as his brother's, but he still has the mid-range shooting ability that all European insiders have, and the muscle gain caused by weight loss makes him much stronger than his brother in confrontation.

In other words, his presence prevents the Warriors from easily replacing Oden, because Ibaka cannot guard this kind of center.

In addition, the Grizzlies have Luol Deng at power forward, and Ibaka's space attributes do not work on his side.

The Warriors' best small-ball tactics have no use against the Grizzlies.

Uncomfortable on the defensive end and constrained on the offensive end, the Warriors encountered their biggest challenge since the playoffs.

At halftime, they even trailed the Grizzlies 49-55.

This is also the first time since entering the playoffs.

And it is worth mentioning that Rose scored 20 points and 5 assists in the half.

"What words should I use to describe it?"

At the end of halftime, Miller was at a loss for words in the commentary box.

The last person who made him react like this was Sun Hao before.

He saw the shadow of Sun Hao in Ross, or he saw a possibility, a possibility that could surpass Sun Hao.

Moreover, the Grizzlies' configuration is very suitable for Rose. They are a strong defensive team and have no shortage of helpers. They have a higher ceiling than the previous Trail Blazers and Pacers!

"This is the Grizzlies and Derrick Rose's half."

Brin on the side used very appropriate words to describe it.

Let’s not talk about defeating the Warriors. At least the Grizzlies’ performance in this half was amazing.

Back from the halftime break, the Warriors' style of play remained unchanged, but the ball obviously began to concentrate in Sun Hao's hands.

The reason why Curry has been called a system player for a long time in history is that when the Warriors' system was blocked, Curry could not use other methods to help the team win.

This is reflected in the fact that his single-core team leadership ability is worse than that of Harden, James and others.

But as for Sun Hao, before Nelson started the small ball system, he had his own system like James.

So when the small ball system cannot operate, it is time for Sun Hao to use his personal ability to solve the problem.

Then, the Grizzlies discovered that Tony Allen, who had tried so well before, didn't work for Sun Hao!

If it were Sun Hao before gaining weight, Allen's defense would still be very threatening, and it did cause some trouble for Sun Hao in the finals that year.

But now that Sun Hao has gained weight, his playing style is very similar to Harden's, relying more on rhythm and confrontation.

And what makes him better than Harden is the skills he has accumulated before, such as fantastic footsteps, sudden stops, turns and backs, etc., which makes Allen's defense completely impossible to attack.

Not to mention his passing ability.

"I still don't know how to describe it."

Miller said with a smile from the commentary box.

He found that he might not be suitable to be a commentator anymore.

Because Sun Hao's performance in the second half also made him don't know how to describe it.

Brin on the side still had experience and started formulating directly.

"This is Sun's half!"

There is absolutely nothing wrong with this wave of formulas.

The first half belonged to Rose and the Grizzlies, but the second half belonged to Sun Hao.

It should be mentioned here that both the Grizzlies and the Warriors have small ball tactics, but the playing styles are different.

Strictly speaking, the Grizzlies' style of play is quite different from that of the Warriors, and closer to that of the Knicks.

Because their outside shooting ability is not as strong as that of the Warriors, and the positional space cannot be stretched to the same extent as the Warriors, so they will rely more on defensive counterattacks to score.

In the previous game against the Clippers, Kobe was limited by a knee injury and his performance was average. The Grizzlies played a considerable number of defensive counterattacks.

But now that they can't guard Sun Hao and the Warriors, they are very passive in the situation.

And the Warriors are also starting to get involved with Rose, including Danny Green, Raja Bell, and Sun Hao.

Rose's physical energy was depleted very quickly, and he was obviously panting when he hit the back.

Gay also exposed his ability problems in a game of this intensity and was unable to provide Rose with enough support.

The Warriors took the lead in the second half of the third quarter and established the victory in the decisive moment of the fourth quarter.

107 to 94, the Warriors completed a reversal in the second half and defeated the Grizzlies to win their first victory in the Western Conference Finals.

Rose's sharpness showed, and Sun Hao's was unstoppable. They each won half of the game, and the one who won in the second half was the real winner.

The game was exciting and the fans had a lot of fun watching it.

The Grizzlies are not as stable as the previous Mavericks, but they also have a little more uncertainty, which makes the outcome suspenseful.

Two days after the Western Conference Finals ended, the Eastern Conference Finals also started.

The Bulls have just finished the tiebreaker, which can be considered non-stop.

This also made them look a little tired in the first game.

The Knicks also seized on this and used their signature pressing defense and defensive counterattack after successful defense, and finally defeated the Bulls with a score of 118 to 92.

The two conference finals were a bit surprising, but what fans can feel is that these four teams are indeed the four strongest teams this season.

The competition between them is no longer just about technique, but also about details.

And after watching these two games, fans felt that the two groups were better than each other.

But what no one expected was that just over a week later, the East-West competition would end one after another.

In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Bulls were slow to gain momentum and were kept under pressure by the Knicks. In the end, they lost by a score of 1 to 4.

In the Western Conference Finals, after the Warriors adjusted, they did not give the Grizzlies a chance and swept the Grizzlies cleanly 4-0.

The gasping and helpless faces of Paul and Rose became the abbreviation of the conference finals.

No one expected these two results.

The Knicks and Warriors, these two T0-level teams, finally met in the finals as fans expected.

It's just that the two teams entered the finals in different moods.

The Knicks are happy and happy. After all, the Eastern Conference Finals is much easier than they imagined.

But there's a lot of pressure on the Warriors.

The reason for the great pressure is that Oden was accidentally injured in the fourth game and is expected to be absent for 1 to 2 weeks.

In other words, if you are lucky enough to make it to the finals, if you are unlucky you will be reimbursed for the season.

This was a big blow to the Warriors, but the Warriors' reaction was relatively calm.

On the one hand, Oden was actually injured for a period of time during the regular season. Although his long and short legs were somewhat alleviated by shoes, the impact is definitely there, and some injuries are difficult to avoid.

On the other hand, injuries in the playoffs are too common. Last year when they played the Clippers, Bynum's injury made it much easier for them to advance. Now it's just that the tide has turned.