Seven games.
Three overtimes.
In the end, this brutal tiebreaker ended in a showdown of talents between Oden and Durant.
118 to 116!
Oden blocked Durant's shot and the Lakers won the Western Conference championship and advanced to the Finals.
The game is over.
Oden was immediately taken out of the field on a stretcher and put into an ambulance.
Looking at the departure of the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft, Thunder fans throughout the Energy Arena couldn't believe that the man who had just protected Durant, the man who had single-handedly dominated the offense and defense in overtime, was the man who had already The fallen parallel import champion.
The number one player in the league in their hearts, the NBA's two consecutive MVPs, Kevin Durant, was actually blocked by him in the end!
A dunk like that can actually be blocked!
Is this talent?
A direct showdown of talents, the final result is a tie.
only……
Even if they were evenly matched, it was their Durant who lost in the end.
Even if they can have many reasons, for example, KD has played 63 minutes, and he has played 63 minutes continuously.
but……
Lost.
KD lost.
The Thunder lost.
At this time, the entire Energy Arena fell into despair.
They have sacrificed so much for this series.
Ibaka made an early effort to seal the game in G5, Carter struggled to get off the field injured, and Durant might have left the game with a serious injury if he hadn't been protected by Oden at the end of the game.
Even if this kind of Thunder reaches the finals, it will actually be difficult to defeat the Knicks.
but……
The Thunder want to make it to the Finals again!
The Thunder want revenge and fulfill their long-cherished wish that was not fulfilled back then!
But in the end, they could only watch the Lakers enter the finals.
At this time, the Energy Arena was silent.
The Lakers fans in front of the TV and the Chinese fans in front of the TV were already celebrating crazily in worry.
This game, this series, this year's playoffs are so difficult!
Could it be that the three TNT commentators at the scene were all in disbelief at this time.
"This game is too difficult for the Lakers to win! Both the Lakers and Thunder used up all their bullets in this game!"
"Three overtime tiebreakers! There are no losers in this game and this series! There are no winners either!"
O'Neal's voice was trembling as he looked at Oden, who had been carried off the field, and Roy and Yao Ming, who were still receiving treatment from the team doctor.
“For this series, for this game, the Lakers have lost three more core players, plus Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant and Olajuwon who have already been confirmed to be out for the season, the Lakers now only have 9 players who are fully healthy! "
"And of these nine players, four are rookies, four are veterans, and one is Ebanks!"
In front of the TV, many neutral fans heard O'Neal's trembling voice say these words, and their faces were not only shocked, but also shocked.
The cruelty of the Western Conference playoffs is beyond everyone's imagination.
And this series is the most brutal game many of them have ever seen.
Even the many New York Knicks fans in front of the TV were gloating about the Lakers' misfortune and were also shocked at the same time.
When this Lakers team reached the finals, their first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth players were all injured! !
Now this Lakers team is actually led by the seventh-year-old Ebanks!
This is really too bad!
At this time, many New York Knicks fans are discussing crazily on the Internet.
"If the Lakers can win a game in this year's finals, then we can give the Lakers the title of the most inspiring runner-up in history!"
"The Lakers are like this now. God comes and they can't even win a game in the finals!"
"I don't know what kind of injury Yao Ming is currently suffering from. Oden's fracture is obviously not serious, and Roy's injury is probably not very serious either. The finals will start on June 5th, and there are only two days left until now. In less than three days, what can the Lakers do to win? It’s reasonable to not win a game!"
"Hahahaha, these bosses, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth of the Lakers can also come back on one leg like our Reid did back then. Don't the Lakers really want to wash away the shame of that year? ? When our God Reid came back with one leg to defeat Chamberlain and West, Baylor's mentality became the most legendary in NBA history. The Lakers can completely copy it, Kobe, Tracy McGrady, Olajuwon, Oden, Yao Ming, Luo Luo Yi, do you dare to play on one leg?!"
"It's not whether they dare to play, but, Coach D, do you dare to let them play?!"
"Fuck! Social! These Knicks fans are so mean. They get an advantage and still behave!"
"Our Dwight Howard, LeBron James, and Carmelo Anthony are waiting for your Lakers stars to challenge you on one leg, don't you dare!"
"Hahahaha, don't beep too much if you don't dare!"
"A bunch of weaklings from Los Angeles, hahahaha..."
On the Internet, Knicks fans are very excited right now.
The game between the Lakers and Thunder is over.
The happiest fans are not Lakers and Thunder fans.
But Knicks fans.
I have to say that this world is so interesting.
However, everyone can actually understand the current excitement and excitement of Knicks fans.
After the game between the Lakers and Thunder.
According to the real-time odds of the betting company, the Lakers can earn 20 yuan for buying 1 yuan, while the Knicks can basically only eat a little bit of fly meat.
This is the matchup with the widest odds of winning the championship in NBA history.
Even in the 2007 Finals between the Cavaliers and Spurs, the Cavaliers' odds of winning were higher than the Lakers' odds of winning this year.
In the history of the NBA for so many years, the only one comparable to the current Lakers is the 2011 Mavericks.
In 2011, the Mavericks had the worst odds of winning the championship, which was 20 to 1.
Just this, the Mavericks fell over.
No wonder after the 2011 Finals, many die-hard James fans turned black. There was no way, James made them bankrupt.
Compared with the chaotic dance of Knicks fans on the Internet at this moment, Phil Jackson in front of the TV is much more elegant.
"I feel very sorry for what happened to the Lakers and Coach D."
Mayfair Jackson continued with a smile.
"In order to comfort Coach D and the Lakers, I gave them a chance to watch my coronation up close."
Seeing Phil Jackson pretending to be in front of him at this time, Kidd didn't know what to say.
Mayfair, do you dare to show off in front of Coach D?
Even if the advantage is so great, don't you dare to show off in front of Coach D? !
Phil Jackson really doesn’t dare to pretend yet, because he hasn’t played a single game in the finals yet.
Mayfair Jackson has always considered herself a very cautious person.
It was impossible for him to do something like that before the finals started.
So, overall, Mayfair Jackson is very elegant now.
Compared with the elegant Phil Jackson, Knicks players such as James, Wade and Anthony Howard are in much higher spirits now.
"We are already in this year's finals, right?"
"Dwight, wait to be crowned king! Tell the world what a mistake they made in giving the MVP to KD in this year's regular season!"
Wade, Anthony and Howard were both surprised when they heard James say this.
With the current situation of the Lakers, at this time, the Knicks should be preparing to compete for FMVP, right?
The moment Oden was injured, even Wade could clearly feel the trace of vigilance and hostility emerging from Howard.
Only when the opponent is too strong can we unite.
Now that the opponent has become so weak, it is time for internal strife.
Wade even feels that with the support of him and Anthony, there will be no problem in winning Howard. In this year's finals, as long as he and Melo are willing, James will be the biggest winner!
Therefore, Wade does not understand why James still wants to subdue Howard, a human being.
Of course, although Wade didn't know why James was like this, he didn't say anything on the spot.
When parting ways with Howard.
Facing the confused looks of Anthony and Wade, James gave the answer.
"Don't forget Coach D. As long as Coach D is with the Lakers, no matter how weak the Lakers are, they can't be underestimated. Weren't the Lakers weak in last year's Finals? But what about in the end? Haha, I don't want the top five guards to play with James. See this again.”
"LeBron, are you thinking too much? Coach D will not come back until Game 4. Mayfair will definitely not let Coach D have any sense of presence in the first three games. Our finals will definitely start 3-0!"
"Mello, as long as the championship is not in our hands, as long as we have not touched the championship, then everything is possible."
Anthony looked at James in surprise. This James seemed a little strange to him.
In the past, LeBron would flutter whenever such an opportunity arose. Why has he suddenly become so steady now?
But, just be prudent. Anyway, when LeBron needs his help, he can help.
"LeBron, when do you want to win the Finals MVP, tell me and I will help you."
Anthony smiled and patted James on the shoulder and left.
Looking at Anthony's back, James was still very moved.
but……
"Mello, don't blame me. At this time, I can't trust anyone but myself!"
At a moment like this, Howard wants FMVP, doesn’t Anthony want FMVP?
Not everyone is as stupid as Wade.
After the 2011 Finals, Wade actually actively recommended him to be the team leader.
Thinking about it now, James finds it incredible.
He really used an eight-point game to release Wade's ball.
Howard needs a FMVP to prove that he is the number one player in the league and the number one center in the league.
And he also needs a FMVP to stand up again.
Melo also needs a FMVP to give himself a real historical status in the NBA and crush all doubts.
However, there is only one FMVP.
And this FMVP can only belong to him!
Now, he just needs to calm down Howard and Anthony and make it look like they both have a chance.
At the same time, he must also create a selfless image so that he can legitimately control the ball.
Then……
hehe.
From the beginning, this was a no-brainer!
Energy Arena in Goose City.
The Lakers once again won the Western Conference championship.
But at the Western Conference championship award ceremony, the Lakers were a little absent-minded.
Of course they were excited when they won the game.
But the situation of Oden, Roy and Yao Ming makes them even more worried.
Well, actually Du Kang already knew the standard answer.
Oden suffered a moderate fracture in his left leg.
And not the Ibaka-like slight.
Don't think that a fracture sounds serious. In fact, there are minor fractures, such as bone fractures. In fact, they are often called fractures in the NBA. A fracture like Ibaka's fracture that took him off for half a month is a minor fracture.
That's why Ibaka can close it.
If it is a moderate fracture like Oden's, even if it is sealed, it will be useless. He will not be able to jump or support his body.
Oden's left leg fracture required 75 days of recovery, which is 11 weeks.
Theoretically, Oden is out for the season.
As for Yao Ming, it was a calf muscle strain and a slight strain on the left adductor muscle. He needed to rest for 8 days, which is a week.
Roy, on the other hand, suffered a groin strain and needed to be sidelined for 7 days.
Under normal circumstances, Yao Ming and Roy could actually make it to the finals.
The schedule for the finals is out.
G1, June 5th.
G2, June 8th.
G3, June 10th.
G4, June 12th.
Under normal circumstances, both Roy and Dayao can strive to catch up with G3 in the finals.
The Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Thunder are over.
As O'Neal said at the end of the game, there are no losers and no winners in this game.
All players from both teams received a lot of praise from NBA fans in this game.
In this game, Durant made 15 of 41 shots and scored a game-high 45 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. Although the shooting rate was not high, the intensity of the defense Durant received in this game was , as well as his consumption on both ends of the offense and defense, to produce such data is actually very good. After all, he played 63 minutes in the entire game, and he really fought to the death on the court in this game.
Therefore, even if the Thunder lost in the end, neither Thunder fans nor Thunder players would blame him, except for his own inability to pass his own level.
Another big monster of the Thunder, Westbrook, scored 31 points on 34 shots in this game, with a lower shooting percentage. However, Westbrook grabbed 5 offensive rebounds in this game, which is very crucial, 31 points, 10 rebounds and 8 rebounds. Assists and only 1 turnover.
In this game, apart from his low shooting percentage, Westbrook was not bad in any other aspect.
In addition, Carter scored 15 points in this game. Many of his performances in the game were not reflected in the statistics, and he finally left the game injured.
Ibaka scored 14 points and blocked 5 shots. He played in a closed game. There is nothing to say about this performance.
These four star players of the Thunder really played everything they could in this game.
So after the Thunder fans at the scene came to their senses, they gave the Thunder the highest applause.
After the game, Thunder head coach Scott Brooks also asked the fans to applaud the Lakers when they accepted the award.
The Lakers won the game openly, and the fact that Oden broke his leg in order to protect Durant has now swept the entire Internet.
In the NBA, there are many things like risking injury to protect the opponent.
But most of them are actually likely to be injured, so this is called the risk of injury.
In fact, most injuries are unlikely.
Auden is really different.
Just Durant's weight.
If his leg stretches out, it will definitely break.
But, in the end, Oden still stretched out!
This is shocking.
In addition, Oden's performance in this game was extremely outstanding, especially the 15 minutes of overtime. From a scene perspective, it was really a one-man battle with two players, and he actually won in the end.
This has greatly increased Oden's current reputation.
Seven seasons have passed since entering the league in 2007.
Oden finally gained the fame that everyone expected of him.
Now, when the world mentions Oden again, it is finally no longer the same Shang Zhongyong.
Rather, it was the super center who faced off against both players with both hands in the most critical game of the Western Conference Finals tiebreaker, and finally led the team to victory!
Well, in the NCAA finals, the showdown between Oden, Horford, and Noah was hyped up to now.
And the showdown between Oden, Durant, and Westbrook in this year's Western Conference finals may also continue to be criticized.
In fact, Oden has always been very popular with fans.
He and Milicic are both very popular among NBA fans. Maybe it’s because in a big league like the NBA, it’s really rare to have two talented young players with such good personalities. Likewise, both of them are very popular among NBA fans. Human talent is indeed a pity. Now, Oden is taking off again.
In this game with the Thunder, in addition to Oden, the players who took off were Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo's outstanding performance in cooperation with Oden in the first overtime also surprised the fans.
After the surprise, these NBA fans suddenly discovered that Coach D's three treasures performed very well in the tiebreaker of the Western Conference Finals.
Oden, Antetokounmpo, and Nash all performed very well.
Well, the most important thing about Nash as a 'mouth treasure' was reflected in the post-game press conference.
After the Lakers won the tiebreaker, all the media reporters discovered that Nash, who they could not wait to turn on immediately, had succeeded in pretending again!
This is very uncomfortable.
In the end, these media can only sigh, Coach D is too strong!
The three treasures were all taken flying by him!
Nash, Antetokounmpo, and Oden, these three coaches and players with very big problems, were actually all taken away by Coach D again.
Just as fans online were discussing the game crazily.
Yao Ming and Roy, the current two leading players of the Lakers, each received a crutch.
Yao Ming suffered a strain on his left leg, but he can actually walk normally, as long as he goes slower.
After all, the left leg is not the power foot.
But Maizi was still too worried, so he gave him an Olajuwon crutch.
"Yao, listen to me, you scored 40 points in this game, 20 points in the last quarter, and your body is still in excitement and you can't feel it. In fact, your body is very fragile now."
McGrady said so, so Dayao didn't refuse.
Roy's crutches were Kobe's spare ones.
Therefore, when the five top players of the Lakers were interviewed in the locker room and then left the field with crutches, the scene was immediately broadcast to the Internet by reporters on the scene.
Then, the entire online world was boiling again.
"This is so shocking!"
"This is the most shocking picture I have ever seen in NBA history!"
"Olajuwon, Kobe, Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming, Roy, and Oden, they gave everything they had to get to the Finals! Even if they were really swept by the Knicks in the Finals, they shouldn't have been loser!"
"They gave everything, and everything Coach D asked them to pay was not in vain!"
"Oh my God! This is shocking!"
"There are no losers for the Lakers this season!!!"
Soon, the media and television in Los Angeles were reporting on the situation of the five leading players of the Lakers collectively leaving the court with crutches.
Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, who were watching TV, looked worried.
The finals between the Lakers and the Knicks!
Wash away the shame of 40 years...
Looking at the efforts these Lakers players put in to enter the Finals, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor had no other emotions except worry on their faces at this time.
"They have worked hard enough..."
"Whether it's Coach D or other Lakers players, they are all great enough."
"Greater than we were back then..."
At this time, many fans said that even if the Lakers were swept in the finals, they would be able to accept it.
This kind of statement is more of an emotional statement after being shocked.
If the Lakers are really swept by the Knicks in the Finals.
The final public opinion is definitely not acceptable for the Lakers to be swept.
Du Kang and the Lakers know this.
In fact, Mayfair Jackson also knows.
Seeing the five leading Lakers players leaving the court with crutches, the smile on Phil Jackson's face became even brighter.
"Yao and Roy's injuries are more serious than I thought. I'm afraid they won't be able to play in the first two games."
"I have a hunch that God is wearing a Knicks jersey right now, standing behind me, looking at me with a smile!"
"..."
Kidd didn't know what to say at this time.
However, there is really no way to refute it.
This season, the Knicks' luck is really good!
The Knicks feel like God's own children this season.
All kinds of things that are beneficial to the Knicks are hitting the Knicks one after another!
This is not sneaky and careless, but really hitting the Knicks!
Before the playoffs started, even Phil Jackson himself did not expect that after the playoffs in the Western Conference, all the Lakers' top six players would be injured!
This is really...
"Jason, do you know where the G4 game is?"
The finals is a 232 format.
G4 is at the Lakers' home court.
Kidd had a shocked look on his face when he thought of this.
Obviously, he knew what Phil Jackson meant by asking this question!
Farke!
This is definitely the strongest counterattack and slap in the face!
Phil Jackson was tricked by Buss and left the Lakers. He was prostituted by Buss and Jeanie Buss for so many years. In the end, he was almost kicked out of Los Angeles and the Lakers.
In this context, if Mayfair really wins the final championship trophy in Los Angeles in G4, and is the godfather Coach D who was selected by Buss, it will definitely be the most important thing for Buss, the Lakers, and Coach D. The perfect revenge!
After this revenge battle, Phil Jackson can directly announce his retirement and leave the NBA. No, he will definitely do this!
Because only in this way can we achieve eternal legend and eternal legend!
As long as this is achieved, Phil Jackson holds 12 championships, coupled with such legendary revenge, he will firmly sit in the position of the number one head coach in NBA history!
Champions and legends are the prerequisites for gaining respect in the NBA.
In the past, Mayfair had no shortage of champions, but what she lacked were the strongest level legends!
groove!
This bad old man actually wants to become the number one head coach in history!
The number one head coach in history became the Knicks' godfather. This is perfect!
Now Kidd understands why Phil Jackson said before that God was standing behind him wearing a Knicks jersey and smiling at him!
"Will Coach D become Mayfair's strongest background?"
Kidd is also excited now.
Phil Jackson has achieved the greatest success, and as a player and assistant coach, he will definitely benefit from it.
On the special plane flying back to Los Angeles from Goose City.
At this time, the four Pacers veterans and four rookies on the plane had serious expressions on their faces.
The injuries to Yao, Roy and Oden have been confirmed.
Oden is out for the season, while Yao and Roy will miss at least G1 and G2.
Therefore, in the first two finals, the team must have no leading player.
How to fight this?
Compared with the four rookie players, the four veterans of the Pacers are in the most complicated mood at this time.
"Sigh... I didn't expect that I would end up suffering from injuries..."
Among the four Pacers, Artest is the one who worries about gains and losses the most.
In order to give Reggie Miller a championship, he invited his teammates from the Trail Blazers to come here.
Now, this is the result.
Kobe Bryant once said that the biggest failure is to be the overall runner-up.
If it doesn't give him hope, forget it.
However, in the end, they saw a little bit of hope.
After the Lakers returned to Los Angeles, Yao Ming and Roy underwent MRI. It was confirmed that they would miss a week due to their injuries. The Lakers also officially announced that they would miss at least G1 and G2.
As for Oden, he is out for the season.
After the Lakers announced the news, the entire Los Angeles wailed.
But the New York media was excited at this time.
Everyone is already waiting to humiliate Coach D in New York.
G1 and G2 are the home courts of the Knicks.
In a game like the finals, Coach D must be on hand to direct.
By then, New York fans will have 108 ways to humiliate Coach D!
"We welcome Coach D to conquer New York!"
"Coach D, now is the time for you to fulfill your promise and conquer us!"
The New York media made various rumors before the finals started.
Just waiting for Coach D to go to New York.
Then, on June 4, the Lakers came to New York.
The entire New York media was stunned.
In order to give Coach D an exciting welcome, the New York media can be said to be fully mobilized!
Then……
They missed the mark!
“Coach D didn’t come to New York!!!”
"Or is Coach D hiding somewhere now?!"
Although in the previous G1 and G2, without Yao Ming and Roy, the Lakers' hope was slim, but is Coach D really good?
This is completely giving up the game!
With Nash and his team's ability to lead the team, even if they were given the Dream Team, they might not be able to defeat the Big Four Knicks.
So, did Coach D really give the Knicks two games of victory?
"So, has your Coach D given up now? Doesn't he even struggle anymore?"
Faced with the ridicule of New York reporters, Lakers assistant coach Nash was still so harsh at the pre-game press conference in G1 of the Finals.
"What is giving up, what is struggling, shut up if you can't speak. The great coach D just thinks that the Knicks are too weak. He will let you play two games. Even if he lets you play two games, the great coach D can still lead the Lakers." Reversed the Knicks and win the championship!!!"
What he said is indeed very characteristic of Nash.
This is the way Nash talks now. Anyway, before I lose, I will brag hard. You can't do anything to him. You can only wait until the end to slap him in the face.
In the end, these reporters wanted to slap Nash in the face, but in the end, Coach D stood up and protected Nash every time.
Coach D can help Nash perfect his outfit every time.
"Steve, can you predict the outcome of the next game? In the next game, you don't think you can lead the team to win, right?"
The New York media didn’t want to wait any longer and went straight to blackmail!
"Does the result of the next game matter? I have Coach D behind me. I don't care about the outcome of the next game. My players also don't care about the outcome of the next game. We came to New York not for If you beat a dog, you will lose a bone.”
groove! ! !
Nash's words immediately stunned all the reporters at the scene!
Even though he obviously can't win, he can still say such harsh words!
And it was so hard that the New York reporters at the scene broke through!
Nash, do you want to be so cruel?
I came to New York not to beat dogs, but to throw bones. Damn it, I really mistook the New York Knicks for huskies!
Nash's words not only made the New York reporters at the scene break their guard, but also the elegant Phil Jackson.
Phil Jackson wants to maintain her elegance during this Finals.
This can be regarded as a bath before becoming a god, making oneself look even more dazzling.
But what Nash said was really unbearable.
"I hope Steve can still be so tough after the game!"
What Phil Jackson said was very serious.
This is preparing to beat the Lakers hard in the finals.
On the evening of June 5th, G1 of the Finals kicked off. In this game, the Knicks beat the Lakers by 38 points 128-90 at home amid the crazy cheers of the fans.
By the end of the game, all of Madison was erupting.
The Lakers fans in front of the TV were silent.
Although I knew that there was a big gap in strength between the two sides, I didn't expect that the gap would be so big!
At the post-game press conference, Nash, who had always been tough-talking, didn't say anything at this time and just snorted and walked away.
Phil Jackson said after the game.
"End of the next game, 2-0!"
Mayfair Jackson finished speaking elegantly, with a smile on her face.
The reporters at the press conference were stunned.
Mayfair Jackson actually played the trailer of Coach D! ! !
"Now Coach D still has a chance to fly over from Los Angeles. Coach D, are you coming?"
Damn it!
And he directly threatened Coach D!
This is exciting!
However, these reporters were disappointed.
Coach D did not appear in New York on June 8.
"What is Coach D doing in Los Angeles now?"
"Coach D is playing with Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, Kobe, Olajuwon and Roy... playing..."
"I can't tell you what you're playing with!"
"Coach D is now juggling those disabled people on the Lakers team!"
Damn it!
Reporters on the scene in Madison were stunned.
It’s already 2-0, and you’re still juggling!
If it's really 3-0, what's the point of Coach D coming back?
"No, it's not all 2-0 now, it's really 2-0 now!"
120 to 100, the New York Knicks win another game at home!
In the finals, the Knicks lead 2-0!
"Is it too early to say that the Lakers are finished?"
"I think it's too late. In fact, the Lakers had no chance from the beginning, so Coach D had no intention of coming here to be humiliated."
Los Angeles.
"Ding, your players have completed outside shooting training, three-pointers, mid-range attributes +1, three-point attributes adjusted to 91, mid-range attributes adjusted to 91, please pay attention to check."
"Ding, your player Yao Ming's ability value has been adjusted to 95, please check it."
A purple attribute potential card plus an enhanced training camp.
A 91 three-pointer, combined with a purple-level three-point agent.
Yao Yiban is in place!
Dayao, take off!
(End of chapter)
