Just when the Clippers relied on some luck to climb back from the cliff in the third game.
The Los Angeles Lakers, who are in the same city as the Clippers, have already suffered a disaster.
In the third game of the series in Dallas, the Mavericks defeated the Lakers 98:92.
A big score of 3:0 leads, which already indicates that the Lakers will be eliminated and their dream of three consecutive championships will be shattered.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points in the game, a game-high.
Kobe played poorly, scoring only 17 points.
Although his shooting percentage is 50%, 16 shots is really not his style.
There was only one free throw, which shows that Kobe played without lethality.
The impact of injuries on him was really great.
After this battle, the Lakers' journey this season has come to an end.
But Min Congda was so envious that he felt more and more that it was a mistake not to be ranked sixth in the regular season.
"Next season, if we make it to the playoffs, we can no longer rank eighth, we have to rank sixth..."
"Bah! How can we enter the playoffs? The NBA is almost gone!"
Min Congda's nerves have been very sensitive and anxious recently due to the playoffs.
The back and forth stimulation put his mind through a huge test.
He made arrangements before the fourth game, using his authority to randomly adjust the starting and rotation lineups.
This is the maximum amount of damage he can do under the conditions allowed by the system.
If you mess around again, the system will give you a warning.
However, Min Congda was not sure about the effect.
He has always seen the game with a unique and sharp eye, but he repeatedly made mistakes against his own Clippers.
This may be the so-called doctor who does not heal himself and cares about it, it will lead to chaos.
Not only Min Congda has no bottom, but the Clippers coaching staff and players also have no bottom.
Curry and Ricky Davis have been starters for a season.
Will they still be able to get used to being suddenly put back on the bench?
What's even worse is to start James Harden? What kind of arrangement is this?
Double beard combination?
Harden's performance in the first three games was terrible.
Being completely targeted by the Thunder, coach Brooks is obviously very familiar with Harden's style of play.
Thunder players also know Harden's playing habits and details.
Ibaka covers Harden in the paint, each one accurate.
Harden was beaten to the point where he lost all confidence.
Now he is allowed to start?
When the coaching staff announced the starting lineup for the fourth game to the players, everyone was a little surprised.
However, Min Congda had greeted Curry beforehand and respected the team's No. 1 pick.
So Curry said it's okay to play as a substitute, as long as the team can win.
And Ricky Davis was even more aware, "If it is Mr. Smart's decision, I will definitely obey it."
Ricky Davis is the key to the Clippers' success in Game 3.
He was unruly and unruly at the beginning, but now he has become a brick of the revolution, moving wherever it is needed.
The Clippers made an important starting change, but there were no internal conflicts.
Cole couldn't help but ask Dunleavy: "Mike, why did you agree so easily when Smart said to change the lineup? I argued with you for a long time, but you were unmoved. And we won the third game It’s the ball.”
"Don't tell me that he is the general manager, so you just listen to him and don't care about the professionalism of the coach."
Dunleavy spread his hands and said, "Yes, just because he is the general manager, I will listen to him."
However, Dunleavy added: "Do you think that without Smart's support, we can just rely on you and me on the coaching staff to make the main players give up their starting status and change the rotation order? Is it possible?"
Cole shook his head. After being around the league for so many years, he knew that NBA teams are not as simple as playing in NCAA universities.
There are too many interests and aspects involved.
For example, if you ask a star who was originally a starter to come on the bench, let's not talk about whether the star can't live up to his reputation, or whether he is willing to lower his status and sit on the bench.
Just talk about the agents and sponsors behind the stars. Are they happy? Are broadcasters willing?
Stars will not be able to start, data will decline, advertising efficiency and endorsement contracts will be affected, and capital will be unhappy.
An international player like Ginobili can seamlessly switch between starting and sixth man in a team like the Spurs.
Stephen Curry is only in his second year and has a good temper, but after all, Curry is the No. 1 pick and a little celebrity under Nike.
For people like LeBron James, if you ask him to come on the bench in the playoffs, see if he will agree.
In the Clippers, Min Congda can do it without affecting the stability of the team at all.
Steve Kerr sighed inwardly that Smart's control over the team's personnel is truly superb.
It's no wonder that Smart never puts performance pressure on players, is generous with contracts, and never picks up the pieces.
As the saying goes, it takes a thousand days to raise an army, but it takes only a moment to deploy it.
The reason for being so pampered on weekdays is to be able to enforce orders and prohibitions at critical moments in the playoffs and stay united.
Cole has been the general manager for three years, and he is ashamed of himself in this regard. Min Congda's courage and foresight are really rare in the league.
"Steve, do you know "Sun Tzu's Art of War"? Smart must be a person who is familiar with the art of war." Dunleavy said.
As a knowledgeable person who knows Song Jiang in "Water Margin", it is normal for Lao Deng to know "Sun Tzu's Art of War".
The coaching staff looked up to Min Congda with admiration. As for whether this set of changes has any effect, it can only be verified through the game.
On the night of May 9, Game 4 between the Clippers and Thunder continued at Staples Center.
Before the game started, Ada looked worried at Min Congda's haggard face and said, "Mr. Smart, you...why are the dark circles under your eyes so heavy? Didn't you sleep?"
Min Congda yawned and said, "I've been having a little insomnia recently. It's okay. When the series is over... Well, I will make up for my sleep in the future."
Min Congda has been under great pressure recently. He is not sure whether he can lose the fourth game.
Ada felt distressed when she saw Min Congda, thinking that he was really worried about the team.
Forget about worrying about the team. During this period, Daddario always came to "harass" Mr. Smart, making him worry and worry. That woman didn't know how to care about Smart at all and would not share his worries. .
Before, Ada thought that Min Congda and Daddario had broken up, but later she found out that it didn't happen at all, and she was happy in vain.
As a woman who is fashionable on the outside but quite traditional on the inside, with Sicilian blood, Ada hopes in her heart that Min Congda will do well and that the Clippers will continue to win.
Just as a secretary, an ordinary girl, her abilities are limited, and she often doesn't know how to help Min Congda.
"Ada, how is your uncle's business lately?" Min Congda suddenly asked with concern.
"Ah? My uncle? His restaurant business is doing very well, and he said he is very grateful to Mr. Smart."
"It's okay, no need to be grateful. Go and bring me a pizza. I didn't bring any money."
"It doesn't matter, it's always free to you."
(End of chapter)
