redvbooks Chapter 675 Brand-new opponents in the finals! 【Subscription】
Chapter 675 Brand-new opponents in the finals! 【Subscription】
This loss prevented the Lakers from advancing to the finals for three consecutive years, and also caused their Four Heavenly Kings plan to encounter Waterloo again!
When the clock struck the end of Game 7, 38-year-old Karl Malone, 36-year-old Reggie Miller, their faces were filled with helplessness and pain.
They lost again, and this time, they didn't even make it to the finals!
This season, the state of Malone and Miller have both declined significantly. Malone's average data dropped to the lowest 15 points and 7 rebounds since his rookie season. Miller's 3-point shooting rate was also lower than 40% for the first time in several years. Only 13 points and 39 percent from 3-point shooting.
What is worth thinking about is that the contracts of these two people, their contracts, all expire this summer!
Originally, Jerry West's plan was to renew their contract with them until the end of the same year, and then carry the heritage of a dynasty, let them stay cheap again, and create a more far-reaching dynasty!
But what they didn't expect was that they actually encountered the Celtics who couldn't beat them no matter what, and lost to their old enemies for two consecutive years. Only lost one goal, but the Lakers team formation this time is still too disappointing.
Their future prospects are also covered with a layer of smoke that is difficult to see through. 897
After all, Miller and Malone came for the championship. For the championship, they sacrificed money, status, dignity, and their relationship with the parent team, but now they have not won a championship. After that, they continued to stay in the Lakers. Is it disheartening to choose to retire directly, or to find another team and choose another chance to hit the championship?
This answer, I am afraid that in addition to Malone and Miller himself, no one knows.
Compared with the frustrated Lakers, the Spurs were all caught up in a frenzied celebration. You know, this is the first time in their team history that they have reached the finals!
The team's chief designers, Buford and Popovich, are secretly happy in their hearts. They have made drastic reforms this year. From poaching to trading, the team's starting lineup has changed except for the remaining three of the twin towers. This kind of big change is almost crazy, if it fails, then it is very likely that Buford and Popovich will be unemployed and dismissed at the same time!
But fortunately, they successfully reached the finals!
Even if they lose to the Celtics later, their experiment this year will definitely be a great success!
Next, let's see if the Spurs can challenge the Celtics for the throne with their existing lineup!
The Celtics, who have won three consecutive championships, have only one goal (dbdd), and that is to continue their winning streak!
With just four more wins in a row, they'll be able to keep winning throughout the season, from the regular season to the playoffs!
This honor and dominance is definitely the only one in the past and present. At that time, there will be no suspense about the title of the strongest team in NBA history!
The smug Celtics are full of confidence in continuing to sweep the Spurs. They have absolute confidence and capital to believe that they can do it!
However, self-confidence returns to self-confidence, the Celtics did not have the slightest carelessness and underestimation of the Spurs in their preparations before the game!
Larry Bird and the coaching staff obtained a large number of Spurs game video and tactical analysis this season, and let the Celtics players watch, especially their game video in the playoffs, it was used for analysis. and dismantling!
While playing the video, Bird explained to the players: "Tim Duncan, the No. 1 core of the Spurs, maybe the No. 1 power forward in the league today! He averaged 23 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks per game this season. Rarely will he score 40 or 50 points in a game, nor will he get 25 rebounds and 10 blocks per game. Duncan's signature is stability! It's not abnormal!
"Rasheed, he'll be your opponent, remember, don't fight him at the rim, use your range and agility, try to get him out of the 3s, as long as Duncan is in the 3s, he's a threat It will drop significantly! Our players' breakthroughs and empty cuts will also be easier!"
"David Robinson, the former MVP, scoring leader and one of the big four centers, has only 15 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks per game this season, and it's because he has a super partner by his side. . Robinson has slumped significantly from his peak in both physical fitness and scoring ability! He's not that super center anymore!"
"Ben, you have to deal with David Robinson all the way, be careful with his face frame attack, Shaq O'Neal suffered a lot in this area in the Western Finals, and against Duncan, on the contrary, against Robinson, you have to keep your body Contact, constantly creating confrontation, let his physical strength drop rapidly, let his old arms and legs fall apart sooner!
"Peja Stojakovic, the top shooter on the rise this season and the Spurs' No. 2 scorer, is averaging 20.1 points and three 3s on 44 percent shooting this season. The guy's 3-point shot is terrifying, and the quality and quantity are at the top of the league. At the same time, don't be fooled by his white shooter status, he is definitely not a pure shooter, and has a good performance in breakthrough, organization and mid-range !""
"Lin, he'll leave it to you! I want this guy to be tougher than McGrady and McGee, but it's not too much! As for how to defend, you'll be happy. I believe whether it's off-the-ball movement, unlimited screen or offense with the ball. , you can take him down completely!
"Bruce Bowen, our old friend, went to the Spurs' defensive player with a high salary from us. Most of his role is on the defensive end.
"Steve, he's yours, I don't care how much output he has on the defensive end, but on the offensive end, I don't want to see him shoot even a championship open 3-pointer! Also, Lin, I think Bruce must be used to deal with it. Yours, can you still find the feeling of blowing him up in training?
"Sam Cassell, the ugliest man in the league! He averaged 12 points and 7 assists per game this season, but don't be fooled by his stats, rich experience, calm style of play, perseverance, very good at Give you a deadly sneak attack at a critical moment! 99
"Gary, you two are the same type of guard in a sense, and you're both physically, defensively, trash-talking, and tough in the league. Be careful, don't overturn the boat on him!"
Bird analyzed the Spurs players one by one, pointed to his own players one by one, and carried out a simple analysis and placement before the game.
They showed the belief that they must win and strong self-confidence!
Seeing everyone nodded, Bird began to analyze the Spurs' bench: "The Spurs are a team that is similar to us. One of their characteristics is that they have a deep bench, a neat lineup, and good strength in every position. bench player. 99
"The most important ones are their backup duo Antonio Daniels and Derrick Anderson, who are responsible for scoring and rushing, and have very strong individual offense and finishing abilities.
"Manu, Rashad, you two don't need to guard them, I just want you to score more points and make more shots than them! We want to let everyone know that compared to our depth, that is Seek your own way! 39