Chapter 450 Six Major Centers Encircle and Suppress Top Chicago

The long regular season has entered the final stage.

He has played all the regular season games. For the Mavericks... Li Shengli also completed a good transition from injury to resumption under Gordon's arrangements. The game was played like rehabilitation training, and his playing time was stuck. At about 35 minutes.

However, 35 was enough time, and the Mavericks' record improved in the final sprint.

However, the management headed by Toby is obviously not too satisfied, because in the final stage, the winning percentage of all teams interested in the playoffs is rising. After all, the season is almost over, and the bad army has also appeared. They want the winning percentage to rise compared to the season. It was much simpler at first.

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In the end, the Mavericks finished with a record of 50/32, ranking fifth in the Western Conference.

This ranking has risen two places from seventh last season, but it is lower than expected. At the same time... the top eight teams in the Western Conference regular season have also been released. From top to bottom, they are the SuperSonics, Spurs, and Jazz. , Lakers, Mavericks, Rockets, Trail Blazers, Suns.

Looking at the Eastern Conference...Bulls, Magic, Pacers, Cavaliers, Knicks, Pistons, Hawks, Heat.

Jordan's Bulls liked to mention Rodman. They were really strong. They had the best regular season record in history at 72/10, and they were closely followed by O'Neal's Magic. They also had a complete lineup and were ready for the second time. Hitting the championship.

As for the Heat, the eighth oldest team in the Eastern Conference...

Pat Riley is not a hard-working Gordon. After joining the Heat, the president and coach grabbed him and started drastic reforms. Mourning, who switched to the Heat, lived a much more comfortable life and led the team into the playoffs. .

All of a sudden, the six major centers in the East and West all entered the playoffs, but what made everyone miserable was...the Bulls came too hard, and their 72/10 record put Jordan over everyone's head.

The complete iron triangle of Jordan + Pippen + Rodman has too much momentum.

Although everyone was originally watching the excitement to see if Rodman could be a thorn in the Bulls, Jordan was not a Robinson who played the piano in his spare time. He completely tamed the unruly Rodman in a short period of time, and Jordan made him explode from the front. It can be seen from the incident of beating Leder that Jordan can really suppress the scene.

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This is the general playoff pattern for the Eastern and Western Conferences.

To be honest, Li Shengli was not so bold as to schedule the finals and go to the Eastern Conference first to find opponents. But when he returned to the Western Conference, according to the rules of first and last match, the Mavericks focused all their energy on their first-round opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers. on body...

Playing the Lakers? The calf is not afraid.

Putting aside the impact of unexpected factors, the Mavericks are definitely ranked higher than fifth, but it doesn't matter whether they are fourth or fifth, because the competition system is destined to play the first round in the fourth or fifth round. The only difference is that fourth has an extra home court and two days earlier. ... Everyone in Dallas went to Los Angeles to rent a training ground and prepare for the first round.

That night, after staying at the hotel, Curry took Kidd and Li Shengli to meet in the room.

"Lee, let's play against the Lakers. How are we going to play this game?" Curry frowned and hesitated to speak.

"Why can't we play? What happened to the Lakers?" Li Shengli asked.

"Stop pretending. Johnson has AIDS. Karl Malone is complaining to the players union every day and not letting Johnson come back. Do you know about your relationship with Karl?" Kidd's expression was also very helpless.

As soon as Kidd spoke, Li Shengli touched his head.

It's not that he doesn't know about Magic. Malone is the main force in blocking Magic's comeback, and he knows it, but the problem is that Magic has been back for half a season and nothing has happened.

"Li, there are only a few of us here, there is nothing to hide."

"That's right, we are players, not great men." Curry was still confused. "No matter how much the fans scold opponents like Malone, if we really want them to change to the position of players, I can guarantee 80% chance." No one is willing to play with Johnson! After all, there is no way to cure the disease. Johnson is only controlling it, not without the possibility of infection. Even if there is only one in 10,000 chance, no one is willing to take this risk!"

"Ma Long was called a scumbag by the fans. I really sympathize with him. No one dared to say it, but he said it. He would be damned if he didn't get scolded. But then again... Just because we didn't say it doesn't mean we're not afraid. I guess it's still... There are many people who are too afraid to speak. Damn it, everyone depends on playing basketball for a living. If we really get involved, everyone will have to finish the game!" Kidd took Curry's words and continued.

"You two are overthinking it. The official agreement to rematch proves that this is not a problem! Moreover, scientifically speaking... that thing does not spread through sweat." Li Shengli said a few words of relief.

"Everyone will say that sweat does not spread, but what if you are injured and bleed?"

"Didn't you see how everyone, including ourselves, played the game against the Lakers? This kind of thing is not reported in the media at all, but our players know it well. Everyone is making fun of Johnson's defense. Same. Forget it during the regular season, but now is the playoffs, every game is important, and the problem of letting Johnson go is very big. Hey... you think we can't work harder to improve the rankings in the regular season, or let it go. ah!"

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Everyone can say nice things, but it is still difficult to actually do it.

Regarding the magician, although the chances that Curry and Kidd are worried about are very small, Li Shengli can also understand their thoughts. After all, this thing is not athlete's foot, just pick your feet when it itches and it's over.

"You didn't tell Kevin or other teammates about this, right?" Li Shengli asked.

"No, needless to say everyone knows it, but no one said it publicly, and what I'm worried about is...our defense will not be effective at that time!" Curry replied.

Just pick up the nonsense!

What can I do? Can I stop playing this game?

Li Shengli rolled his eyes at Curry and felt bitter in his heart. Currently, the top six centers and Jordan are all appearing in the playoffs. Everyone wants to compete with the Bulls who are gaining momentum, and Li Shengli is no exception. The ending of this situation is natural. It’s just... whoever gets out first will be embarrassed.

The playoffs are not the regular season. Every game has to be focused on offense and defense. If it is true as Curry said, if the person facing Johnson does not work hard, then the result will be very problematic, and this is not a blind worry. ...It can be seen from the way various teams played against the Lakers in the regular season that everyone has concerns.

It is easy to persuade others but difficult to persuade yourself!

Such an embarrassing playoff situation is the first time in history, and Li Shengli is also very upset.

"Okay, don't talk about it anymore. Tomorrow I will tell Coach Gordon that he will attack me when he is on the court, and you can just try to reduce the confrontation. As for defense, just prevent him from shooting. I will defend the inside with Catch Kevin together.”

"Kid and I mean the same thing!"

"Yes, let's just attack. Not many people can suppress you anyway, but the pressure of the game is all on you."

"It's all mine, I have no problem! But I have to remind you that this playoffs is very important to us. I can't lose, and neither can the Mavericks. The Lakers... they have to withdraw and make way for us!"

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The top six centers and Jordan have all appeared.

Although Li Shengli is included in the top six, it doesn't sound good, and Jordan, who was singled out, is not as eye-catching, but the dominance of Jordan and the Bulls has reached its peak. It is not just the Mavericks, but the biggest problems for the six centers and the six teams who want to win the championship. It's the pinnacle bull.

The prediction of the championship has always been unreliable. Every fan has his own opinion, but this time they have reached a unified opinion... The Bulls dynasty is about to be restored!

Do you really want to say that you can compete with the bulls of this period?

The Big Three of Limas who had penetrated the entire league were definitely the only ones who could compete and not fall behind. But the problem was that Utah Limas had been demolished. Stern led the demolition team to make a crackling operation. There was no compensation, and just two championships ended a dynasty and ended the panic in the entire league.

But now the peak bull appears again.

Everyone has played against the Bulls in the regular season, and everyone has seen how ferocious they are, but the playoffs are more like six major sects besieging the Bright Summit. For the NBA, it is... six major centers besieging Chicago at the top!

Whoever gets out first will be embarrassed!

In the first round of the Western Conference, the Lakers must make way for the Mavericks, and Li Shengli cannot wait.