amaotonovel Chapter 582 Some are dying of drought, while others are dying of floods!
Chapter 582 Some are dying of drought, while others are dying of floods!
The first round of the playoffs continues tonight.
First up was the matchup between the Heat and the 76ers. The 76ers, led by "Little AI" Iguodala, had some strength, but not much.
Iguodala is really no good.
The Heat's Big Three in the playoffs, with just a little effort, would be the limit for the 76ers.
They won in three quarters.
Then... in the Lakers vs. Jazz game, the Los Angeles "diamond backcourt" also put in a little more effort.
On both offense and defense, they crushed the Jazz.
Some might say... isn't Deron Williams, one of the Jazz's core players, a natural counter to Paul?!
The saying "Eat, sleep, beat Paul" has long been spread throughout the league.
indeed.
However... for most of the night, the player guarding Deron Williams wasn't Paul, but Kobe, the "Black Mamba"!
Deron Williams couldn't afford to be arrogant in front of Kobe Bryant.
The Jazz, playing away from home, suffered a crushing defeat.
Following closely behind, the Mavericks and Trail Blazers engaged in a fierce battle.
Dirk Nowitzki, the "D-Nation Machine," is becoming increasingly formidable in the playoffs, showing signs of entering the "zone."
Besides.
The Mavericks' other role players are also in good form, not just the starters, but the bench players as well.
The Mavericks' overall offense and defense were solid, and their strength had improved significantly, so their victory over the Trail Blazers was expected.
The last one.
Celtics vs. Magic.
This is the highlight.
The "New Celtics Big Five" – their strength is self-evident, they are extremely formidable.
His magic skills are also quite good.
"Superman" Dwight Howard + "Half-Man, Half-Amazing" Vince Carter + "Million-Dollar Man" Rashard Lewis + "Sixth Man Off the Bench" Hedo Turkoglu.
Point guard Jameer Nelson also has a good shot.
This lineup is perfect for the "one-star four-shooter" system, and its strength is truly remarkable.
The two teams are evenly matched.
The game was intense from the start and continued until the final quarter, with five minutes remaining.
The Magic are all in top form.
With better shooting, they gave their team an 8-point lead and looked poised to win the game.
But they became complacent.
Howard's interior defense became lax; he thought he could control everything and do whatever he wanted.
Garnett and Gasol won't let their guard down.
They always play very hard, and they never let up even when the odds of winning are low.
Pierce would also try his best on every possession, and Ray Allen would run tirelessly, just to find a good opportunity to receive the ball and shoot threes.
Rondo remained focused, looking for every good passing opportunity.
On the Magic's side, not only was Howard unfocused, but Lewis was also not focused enough. He didn't run around actively, making his shots very difficult and his accuracy unreliable.
Turkoglu was also overconfident.
Nelson also relaxed his guard, believing that Rondo had no offensive ability and almost abandoned his defense.
Even if you focus on defensive coverage.
Rondo has a wide-open shot, so he feels no pressure. His layups are threatening, and his shots always seem to make.
The entire Magic team.
When they had the advantage, only Carter remained focused, consistently playing both offense and defense seriously.
He craves the championship.
He was more eager to win a championship than any other player on the Magic. He wanted a perfect career, and that was his initial reason for joining the Magic.
But his strength alone is not enough.
Two minutes.
The Celtics team was united and displayed a strong desire to win.
Taking advantage of the moment when the magician is off guard.
A counterattack erased an 8-point deficit and even took a 3-point lead, but time was running out for the Magic.
By the time they realized what was happening...
The Celtics have won the game!
"wooow~"
In the commentary box.
Mike Breen exclaimed, "The Magic were leading by a lot, but the Celtics still managed to pull off a comeback!"
The Celtics have greater strength and more experience, and they remain calm in times of crisis.
They pulled off a comeback.
They are incredibly talented; they deserve praise!!!
"As a championship team, the Celtics certainly have more playoff experience."
Joan Barry nodded in agreement.
He continued, "But the Magic are also a strong team, and they have experience playing in the Finals."
The two teams are evenly matched.
The Magic overcame an 8-point lead and ultimately lost. I think...it wasn't just a matter of experience.
"Oh?"
Mike Brin blinked. "Joan, you mean?!"
Jon Barry tilted his head and said seriously, "I think... the fundamental reason why the Magic were reversed is that they didn't have enough love for the championship!"
With 5 minutes remaining in the game, they are leading by 8 points.
There are quite a few, but really not many.
The Magic, however, became complacent. They started to take the game less seriously, believing that winning was a sure thing.
They were wrong, terribly wrong.
Their fundamental mistake was... not having enough desire for the championship.
If they truly desire to win the championship, they will not slack off in the slightest before securing a victory.
Just like the Celtics, no matter how far behind they are, they remain highly motivated and will fight to the very end.
The Celtics' Big Five only have one last chance to win the championship this year.
They have no way out, they must fight, they crave the championship, and they have an infinite love for the title.
Therefore, they ultimately succeeded in turning the tide.
Mike Brin gave a thumbs-up and agreed, saying, "Joan, I think you make a lot of sense."
The playoff matchups are brutal.
Teams that can win are all remarkable, and their victories are due to certain factors.
First, talent.
The more talented a player is, the stronger they are naturally, and the easier it is for them to help their team win games.
Second, experience.
Even a talented but inexperienced team can struggle in the playoffs.
of course.
This is under the premise of equal strength.
Third, as Joan said, in the playoffs where every game is crucial, the key is to go far.
You must have an intense desire to win the championship!!!
Otherwise... just like tonight's careless magic trick, they gained an advantage but were ultimately reversed in the end.
This is really bad!
That's right.
The Magic are not serious enough, they don't seem to have enough desire for the championship. Why don't they change this soon?
They might go from a team that makes it to the finals to a team that gets eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
……
With the Celtics defeating the Magic.
All G1 matches in the first round have been completed.
Overall, apart from the Knicks and Thunder, the Celtics and Magic were evenly matched.
The other six matches were all one-sided massacres.
This situation persisted throughout the entire first round.
After 4 games.
东部：尼克斯4:0雄鹿，热火4:0费城76人，公牛4:0老鹰，凯尔特人2：2魔术。
西部：湖人4:0爵士，马刺4:0灰熊，小牛4:0开拓者，掘金2:2雷霆。
Six teams swept their opponents to advance.
The other four teams drew, changing the best-of-seven knockout stage to a best-of-three knockout stage.
Some teams have already advanced, while others haven't even started playing yet.
This is truly... some are dying of drought, while others are drowning in floods!