On April 26, the NBA official website announced various regular season awards.
The best coach award was won by Bucks head coach Skoll Scales.
This guy was very lucky and narrowly defeated Warriors head coach Nelson and Thunder head coach Scott Brooks.
Coincidentally, this year's best coach candidates all have one thing in common, they all brought a weak team to the playoff level.
The Sixth Man of the Year award went to Jamal Crawford of the Hawks.
When Crawford won the award, some media reporters took advantage of the heat to find topics, trying to convey that the Warriors would not develop players.
After all, Crawford performed well with the Warriors last season, but he shined after leaving the Warriors and won a Best Sixth Man award.
The before and after comparison creates a strong contrast, which is very topical.
But the Warriors have trained two talented rookies in Sun Yi and Curry this year, so they can't make a fuss about it and can only let it go.
The Most Improved Player award was won by Aaron Brooks of the Rockets.
Anthony Randolph expressed considerable dissatisfaction with this selection. It is obvious that his progress has been very significant.
With the support of Sun Yi and Curry, Randolph is able to average a double-double per game and can indeed compete for the Most Improved Player award.
Immediately afterwards, the best rookie award, which attracted much attention from fans, was announced.
Originally, this award was not comparable to heavyweight awards such as regular season MVP.
But this year is different. This time the Rookie of the Year has attracted the attention of many fans.
After all, the best rookie award is full of suspense, and the regular season MVP is already in LeBron James's bag, so there is no suspense.
Among the Rookie of the Year candidates, Sun Yi and Evans are the two most likely to win this award.
Sun Yi averaged 19.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.8 blocks per game this season, a near-triple double.
Evans is averaging 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game this season.
It can be said that Evans' data is already comparable to that of James as a rookie, and it is natural to win the Rookie of the Year.
But Sun Yi came out of nowhere, and his data exploded even more, which made the result of the best rookie award confusing.
Most fans predict that the two may win Rookie of the Year at the same time.
This kind of situation has never happened in history, and it happened three times.
The first time occurred in the 1970-71 season, when Cowens and Petrie shared the Rookie of the Year honors.
The second time occurred in the 1994-95 season, when Kidd and Hill jointly won the Rookie of the Year.
The third time occurred in the 99-00 season, when Brand and Francis won the Rookie of the Year award together.
Although Sun Yi has an advantage in the competition for the best rookie, NBA president David Stern is a trouble-making Jewish old man who will use some small tricks to satisfy everyone.
The final result was as fans expected, with Sun Yi and Evans sharing the Rookie of the Year award.
After this result came out, most fans were happy, but only a few fans felt that there was something fishy in it.
Domestic fans don't care that much. As long as Sun Yi wins the award, they are very happy.
This is something that Dayao and Arab League failed to do in their rookie seasons, but Sun Yi accomplished it.
It can be said that Sun Yi's reputation in the country is getting higher and higher, and he has a tendency to overtake Dayao.
Along with the Rookie of the Year, the All-Rookie Team was also announced.
The players selected for the All-Rookie First Team are: Sun Yi, Curry, Evans, Jennings, and Flynn.
The players selected for the All-Rookie Second Team are: Collison, Harden, Holiday, Gibson, and Blair.
Finally, the grand finale of the regular season is announced.
The Defensive Player of the Year award went to Dwight Howard of the Magic.
The All-Defensive Team was announced shortly thereafter.
First team: Kobe, Howard, James, Rondo, Sun Yi.
Second team: Duncan, Gerald Wallace, Wade, Josh Smith, Sefolosha.
The regular season MVP was won by LeBron James of the Cavaliers.
This was the most dominant season James had played before making his decision. He almost won the Eastern Conference Player of the Month and deserved the regular season MVP.
Then the best lineup was announced.
First team: Wade, Kobe, James, Durant, Howard.
Second team: Nash, Deron Williams, Anthony, Sun Yi, Nowitzki.
Third team: Luo Yin, Joe Johnson, Pau Gasol, Duncan, Stoudemire.
At this point, all regular season awards have been announced.
Among them, Sun Yi can be said to be the big winner.
In his rookie season, he was selected to the second team and first defense. This has never been done by a player in NBA history.
What is comparable to this is Duncan's first-team and second-team defense in his rookie season.
It can be said that Sun Yi reached his peak when he debuted and accomplished what many players cannot accomplish in their lifetime.
While receiving these honors, Sun Yi also received rewards from the system.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the main mission: The Shining Star."
"Ding! The reward has been distributed, host please claim it in time!"
"Ding! The main mission of the next stage: dominate the entire alliance!"
"Task requirement: Get the regular season MVP!"
"Task reward: diamond gift package."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for winning the best rookie. The reward has been distributed. Please claim it in time!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for being selected for the Best Rookie Team. The rewards have been distributed. Please claim them in time!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for being selected into the second formation and first defense for the first time. The reward has been distributed. Please claim it in time!"
After a series of system prompts ended, Sun Yi almost thought the system would shut down, but recovered and received the reward.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining +20 non-attribute points, badge King of Counterattack, blue sneakers +1, blue headband +1, badge card slot +1, advanced nutrient solution +500, 10x training bonus card + 5. 850,000 training points.”
[Blue Sneakers]: Permanently increases the wearer's speed attribute by 3 points.
[Blue Headband]: Permanently improves the wearer's passing attributes by 3 points.
Badge: [King of Counterattack]
Grade: Bronze
Effect: When playing a fast break, the speed, ball control and passing attributes will be slightly improved.
Upgrade conditions: Complete 20 fast breaks and 1,000 training points in official games.
After receiving the reward, Sun Yi replaced the green equipment with blue equipment, then used the [Badge Card Slot] to expand a new card slot, and then installed the badge [King of Counterattack].
After finishing his work, Sun Yi opened the personal attributes panel to add points.
It took 4 points-adding opportunities to increase the speed attribute to 90 points, and then you can no longer add points.
Then increase the strength attribute with all the remaining points added, exactly to 90 points.
After adding points, Sun Yi checked his personal attribute panel.
Personal attributes:
Technical attributes; ball control: 74, passing: 73+3
Offensive attributes; three-pointers: 65, mid-range shots: 84, layups: 79, free throws: 95
Defensive attributes; rebounds: 81, steals: 72, blocks: 70, lateral speed: 84
Physical attributes; Speed: 90+3, Stamina: 96+2, Jump: 81+3, Strength: 90+2
After checking the attributes, Sun Yi felt that his strength had been greatly improved, and he laughed with satisfaction.
"My current physical fitness should be considered the best in the league. The next focus is to improve my skills."
After making plans for the future, Sun Yi turned off the system panel, went out to meet Curry, and headed to the training hall for daily training.
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After the announcement of the major awards in the regular season, fans' attention once again returned to the playoffs, which are in full swing.
Game 4 between the Lakers and Spurs ended first.
The Spurs failed to maintain their final dignity and were swept out by the Lakers with a total score of 4-0.
The Lakers became the first team in the league to advance to the second round.
In the series between the Suns and the Trail Blazers, the two sides played extremely anxiously.
Aldridge of the Trail Blazers suddenly broke out, scoring a double-double of 31 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Trail Blazers to a comeback victory over the Suns, and tied the total score at 2-2.
The two teams are back on the same starting line, and it's not certain who will win.
The series between the Jazz and the Nuggets was also extremely tense.
Relying on Anthony's double-double of 41 points and 11 rebounds, the Nuggets pulled back a game on the road and tied the total score at 2-2.
The east side is not as lively as the west side.
In the series between the Cavaliers and the Bulls, James scored a triple-double with 37 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. He defeated the Bulls by a big score and won the fourth game.
In the end, the Cavaliers swept the Bulls with a total score of 4-0 and advanced to the second round.
There is no suspense in the Magic's series with the Bobcats.
Perhaps because he won the best defensive player, Howard played this game very excitedly and blocked 6 shots, showing his best defensive player style.
In the end, the Magic swept the Bobcats with a total score of 4-0 and successfully advanced to the second round.
Game 4 of the Celtics-Heat series came with some surprises.
Wade broke out strongly, scoring 46 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, leading the Heat to a home victory over the Celtics, retaining a trace of dignity.
The series between the Hawks and Bucks is considered to be one of the more intense matchups in the Eastern Conference.
Under the leadership of Joe Johnson, the Eagles played a tacit teamwork, with five players scoring in double figures. They defeated the Bucks strongly and tied the total score at 2-2.
After the fourth game of the first round series, the results varied. Some teams successfully advanced to the second round, while some teams were fully preparing for the battle of Tianwangshan.
The next game can be described as a battle of life and death, and there is no room for failure.
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April 28, Dallas, American Airlines Center.
Game 5 of the series between the Mavericks and the Warriors officially begins.
Dallas fans aren't as enthusiastic as they used to be.
They know very well that no team in history has been able to complete a comeback when trailing 0-3.
This game may be the Mavericks' last game of the season.
The head coaches of both sides did not make any lineup adjustments, and they still used the familiar starting lineup.
Mavericks starting lineup: Kidd, Stevenson, Marion, Nowitzki, Haywood.
Warriors starting lineup: Curry, Ellis, Maggette, Sun Yi, Randolph.
In the jump ball session, Randolph took off hard and was the first to hit the basketball and move back to the backcourt, giving the Warriors the first opportunity to attack.
Curry dribbled the ball to the top of the arc to organize the attack. Seeing that Kidd was not as motivated as in the previous games, and the defensive pressure was not enough, he speculated that he might not have recovered.
After all, the Mavericks fought too hard in the fourth game and put all their energy into this game.
Seeing this situation, the elementary school student immediately cooperated with Randolph in a pick-and-roll, bypassing the screen and jumping directly to shoot.
The Mavericks' defensive change was half a beat too late, and Haywood failed to pounce in time to interfere.
Swish!
Hollow into the net!
3:0!
The ball is in transition and the Mavericks attack.
By directing his teammates to move, Kidd created an excellent singles opportunity for Nowitzki and passed the ball.
King Nuo received the pass and immediately turned over and shot a fadeaway jumper.
Sun Yi immediately rushed forward to interfere. He was now faster than before and was able to cause greater interference to Nowitzki.
Bang!
The basketball bounced out of the frame and missed!
Randolph grabbed the defensive rebound and immediately found Curry and passed it.
After receiving the ball, the elementary school student quickly advanced towards the frontcourt.
At the same time, Sun Yi, with the bonus of the badge [King of Counterattack], surpassed Mavericks players one after another and took the lead towards the basket.
Curry, who was dribbling forward, saw this situation and immediately threw the ball to the basket.
Sun Yi rushed into the penalty area, jumped into the air, received the pass in the air, and dunked the ball into the basket with both hands.
Immediately afterwards, Nowitzki turned over again and missed a fadeaway jumper.
The Warriors seized the opportunity to launch a defensive counterattack.
This time Sun Yi attracted the defense and assisted Ellis in hitting a pull-up jumper.
The Mavericks quickly adjusted, and Marion hit a difficult three-pointer against Maggette's defense, breaking the scoring drought.
In the next few rounds, the Warriors scored consecutively through tacit teamwork.
The Mavericks can only score through isolations. It's not that they don't want to pass and cut, but it will cause mistakes.
Taking advantage of the Mavericks players being out of shape, the Warriors launched quick counterattacks again and again, instantly widening the point difference.
At the end of the first quarter, the score on the big screen was 28-20, with the Warriors leading by 8 points.
The inter-section break is over and the second quarter begins.
In the second quarter of the game, the Mavericks players still failed to regain their form, and their efficiency in singles became increasingly low.
The Warriors played steadily, sometimes faster and sometimes slower, controlling the rhythm of the game and further widening the point difference.
At halftime, the Warriors already led the Mavericks by 15 points.
After a short 15-minute intermission, the second half began.
Through adjustments during the halftime break, the Mavericks players' condition improved somewhat, but they were still no match for the Warriors.
It can be said that the status of the two teams is so different that there is no comparison at all.
In this game, Sun Yi was also targeted by the Mavericks, but the Mavericks players were in poor condition and failed to play at all.
Sun Yi can not only score by himself but also drive his teammates to score.
This is a situation that Mavericks head coach Carlisle doesn't want to see.
But all members of the Mavericks team were out of shape, making it impossible for him, the head coach, to make effective adjustments.
In the fourth quarter of the game, Carlisle saw that the situation was over, so they retreated, replaced the main players, and announced their surrender in advance.
Seeing this situation, Nelson immediately asked for substitutions and took Sun Yi and others off the court to rest.
As time passed, the game quickly came to an end.
In the end, the Warriors defeated the Mavericks 108-89, eliminated the Mavericks with a total score of 4-1, and advanced to the second round again after two years.
