masters-orleans Chapter 423 Double 1 Team + Finals
Chapter 423 Double 1 Team + Finals
Chapter 423 Double Team + Finals
After winning two away games, the high-spirited Blazers returned to Portland and were welcomed by countless fans.
That night, the Nets defeated the Bulls and, like the Trail Blazers, had a three-to-one advantage and match point.
The domestic media got excited and began to frantically hype the final derby between Zhao Dong and Dayao.
Zhao Dong is the absolute core and leader of the Blazers, and Dayao also occupies the most important tactical position in the Nets' offensive system, so the domestic media is not wrong.
On June 5st, the G29 match of the Western Conference Finals began.
On the verge of being eliminated, the Lakers launched a desperate counterattack, and the offensive was very fierce.
The Blazers were too excited, and their state also fluctuated. Including Zhao Dong, their efficiency dropped a little, and they were pulled back by the Lakers. The two teams scored [-]-[-], and the Blazers still had one match point.
This time, everyone, including the boss Paul Allen, became nervous.
The media began to advocate the power of the super center combination again, because O'Neal and Robinson scored 65 points together in this game.
At noon on the 30th, the team arrived in Los Angeles. After lunch, a tactical meeting was held to clarify tactics, boost morale, and mobilize before the battle.
That night, the Nets defeated the Bulls and took the lead in reaching the finals.
"Brother Dong, I'll wait for you in the finals." Dayao called Zhao Dong after the game.
"Okay, see you in the finals." Zhao Dong smiled.
The next day, the last night in May, the Western Conference Finals G5 game started.
Barkley said in an interview with the media before the game: "I am optimistic about the Blazers in the G6 game, because the Lakers' main lineup can no longer play, especially O'Neal and David Robinson. Their physical fitness has collapsed."
In this game, Zhao Dong fired with all his strength from the very beginning, scoring 51 points in the first half and 33 points in the second quarter.
Under his overwhelming strength, the Lakers, whose main force had already fallen into physical exhaustion, were defeated in halftime. The Blazers also successfully won the G6 game, eliminated the mighty Lakers, and reached the finals.
"As I said, David Robinson's choice is right or not, it's up to me to decide."
After the game, Zhao Dong, who scored 81 points and once again broke the record for the highest score in a playoff game, said so.
"Ugh!"
David Robinson, who passed by, regretted it and sighed deeply.
He made a wrong decision. If he chose the Trail Blazers, the Trail Blazers would definitely sweep the Lakers in this series, and he would also reach the finals because of this. The probability of winning the championship in the end is more than [-]%.
O'Neal walked exhaustedly to the player tunnel, with Kobe behind him.
The two stopped at the entrance of the passage and turned around. They glanced at the Trail Blazers surrounded by the media, full of unwillingness.
Such a strong lineup has been defeated, and whether this lineup can be maintained next season, whether David Robinson, who wants to win a championship before retiring, is willing to stay, they are not sure.
After seeing off Paul Allen, Old Buss called Jerry West and said, "Jerry, what are your plans for the future of the Lakers?"
West took a deep breath, expelled the exhaustion in his mind, and said: "O'Neal is the only one in the league who can match the efficiency of the Dragons, and Kobe is also entering the peak, I mean, the team is still OK. Combination is the core.
However, we must strengthen the construction of the bench lineup and increase the thickness. "
Old Bass nodded immediately and sighed: "You're right, Jerry, where did we lose? It wasn't because of Feilong, but because of the substitute lineup. We only have a main lineup, and they actually have Two sets."
"But Jerry, if you want to strengthen, you must invest." West said.
"No problem, you can reinforce it, we have to be like the Blazers, the substitute can be used as the main force." Old Buss gritted his teeth.
With the Lakers' operating income, he can still stick to it.
In Los Angeles, the Lakers have no strong competitors, and the Clippers are vulnerable. As long as the Lakers maintain the strength of the championship, they will have good operational performance, then they will get a lot of broadcast income, and they will enter a virtuous circle. There is nothing wrong with reinforcement.
As for the championship, it is of course good to be able to win it, but if it is not won, it is also due to fate. Who made a flying dragon appear in the league?
Time entered June 6, and the Blazers returned to Portland.
The finals will start on the 5th, and there are still a few days of rest.
In fact, Zhao Dong didn't want this rest time, because the Nets, like the Lakers, didn't have as deep a bench lineup as the Blazers, who also had a physical advantage.
The Nets have the same super inside combination as the Lakers, but they are different.
The Nets don't have the absolute advantage at the basket like O'Neal, but they have better shooting ability.
Duncan hit the board with nearly two points, his shooting percentage exceeded [-]%, and his offense at the basket exceeded [-]%.
Dayao's shooting rate is a bit lower, but his offensive range reaches as far as the three-point line, and his tactical position is more important.
The combination of the two is by no means less threatening than the Lakers' super center combination.
In the next few days, Zhao Dong played with his sons at home in the morning and went to the team to train in the afternoon. The time passed quickly.
The quadruplets are almost ten months old, their bodies are strong, they can already walk, they can speak quite neatly, and they are full of energy. It is very exhausting for the four little guys to be together. They have to be served by a large group of people, and they are not paying attention. , something will happen.
No, Zhao Dong just answered a phone call, and in the blink of an eye, the second child was crawling on the ground, and the fourth child, Zhao Rongxing, rode on it. He was still driving with a small mouth, riding his second brother like a horse, and then the second child Overturned to the ground, the two immediately started a quarrel, and finally the eldest and third child joined in, and the four of them formed a quarrel.
"Youngest, have you been beaten again? Let you keep bullying the three elder brothers." Zhao Dong didn't bother to care, and watched the fun from the side, and said sarcastic remarks.
At this time, the phone rang again, and seeing that it was from home, I quickly connected it.
"Dongdong, your sister-in-law gave birth to a boy." Li Meizhu said over there.
"A kid too?" Zhao Dong said with some disappointment.
"It's only five catties and six liang, which is light. Xu Qing picks and chooses food, and doesn't listen to what he says." Li Meizhu said with some dissatisfaction.
"Forget it, the child is fine. The fourth son, Rong Xing, is now taller than the three elder brothers. Listen, he is the one who screams the loudest." Zhao Dong persuaded.
"Oh, it's been half a year. It's been only three months since I left, and it's been ten months now. I really want to kill some good grandchildren. Dongdong, I'll be back soon after the game. The old man and the old lady are talking about it." Li Meizhu exhorted.
"I know, I know, I'll go back after the game." Zhao Dong said hastily.
On the morning of the 4th, the league officially announced the best lineup.
The best defensive team was announced first. The second team was Bowen, PJ Brown, Kobe, Gary Payton, and O'Neal. The first team was Zhao Dong, Duncan, Garnett, Kidd, and Mutombo.
Zhao Dong was selected for the best defensive first team as a point guard. He should have squeezed out Payton's position, and Payton could only go to the second team.
Then announced the best lineup.
The best third team Mutombo and Karl Malone, Dirk Nowitzki, Ray Allen, Gary Payton.
Seeing this lineup, Zhao Dong immediately called Dayao: "Dayao, congratulations, you have been selected to the best second team."
"Brother Dong, is the second team out yet?"
Dayao, who was looking forward to the best team, was a little nervous.
"You will see it soon." Zhao Dong laughed.
Sure enough, 10 minutes later, the best defensive second team was announced, namely Yao Min and Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Kobe Bryant.
Of the four major shooting guards, three of them were selected for this lineup. Zhao Dong can guess that Iverson must have been selected for a while.
As for Dayao, there is also O'Neal in his prime, and it is not bad to be selected for the best second team this year.
Sure enough, Iverson's name was included in the list of the best teams announced later.
Zhao Dong, Iverson, Chris Webber, Duncan, O'Neal are the best team this year.
He and Duncan are the biggest winners, and were selected for the double team at the same time.
In terms of performance, Dayao is not weaker than Duncan in the Nets, but because Duncan is considered a power forward, he took advantage.
At more than three o'clock in the afternoon, the Nets arrived in Portland.
Zhao Dong treated guests to dinner at the hotel where the Nets stayed, and invited the Big Three of the Nets.
When the four of them were eating, they talked about the Lakers.
Zhao Dong said like a magic stick: "I bet, the Lakers lineup will be difficult to maintain."
Dayao said suspiciously: "I heard that Admiral joined with a low salary. With the financial resources of the Lakers, it should be no problem."
Marbury said: "He stays with the Lakers. If he wants to win the finals, he must pass the Trail Blazers. It depends on how he chooses. If the Lakers choose to strengthen, he may also stay."
"Is reinforcement so easy?" Zhao Dong said disdainfully.
"Dig people, just dig from your Blazers. You two main lineups, as long as the Lakers are willing to give a big contract, someone will definitely want to leave."
Marbury said with a grin.
"Pfft!"
Dayao and Duncan burst out laughing.
Zhao Dong glared at Marbury and said, "Maybe we can get it from your team."
"We have nothing on the bench," Duncan laughed.
"Tim, can you stop laughing?" Zhao Dong said dissatisfied.
"Why?" Duncan didn't understand.
"Laugh again." Zhao Dong said.
"..."
Duncan was puzzled, but smiled obediently.
"Look, what a ridiculous smile!" Zhao Dong looked disgusted.
"Puchi, haha..." Marbury and Dayao laughed.
"..."
Duncan's face was dull, neither smiling nor not smiling.
After dinner, Zhao Dong also left and went to the rose garden, and the three of Dayao also returned to the team, ready to go to the rose garden.
"Yao, can we do it this time?" Marbury asked eagerly.
When Dayao and Duncan heard this, they immediately became excited.
Ever since Zhao Dong entered the league, the championship has been held by him. If they can win the championship this time, the status of their three core players in the league will be greatly improved, so they can't help being excited.
After the excitement passed, Dayao calmed down and said with a wry smile: "Brother Dong even killed the combination of O'Neill and Robinson, we... have too many difficulties!"
"But I believe we have a chance." Duncan said firmly.
"Ah."
Dayao and Marbury nodded, and they didn't speak any more. The pressure from Zhao Dong made them feel very heavy.
In fact, all three of them understood that their chances would not be great, but they couldn't say it out, because it would only disturb the morale of the army.
Especially Yao and Duncan, they know that the team's defense, especially the perimeter defense, cannot withstand the strong impact of the Blazers' perimeter.
Back then, Jordan and Pippen, the two top perimeter defensive superstars, failed to guard Zhao Dong. Marbury and his main perimeter players were in front of Zhao Dong, and they were scumbags.
But the outside line can't stand it, and their two inside lines will directly face the impact of the Blazers' outside line.
At this point, all the excitement and excitement in their hearts disappeared, leaving only tremendous pressure.
At 07:30, the Rose Garden Arena was full.
All the home fans received the finals spree prepared by the team, and they wore the unified championship jerseys distributed, and the atmosphere was extremely hot.
In the locker room of the home team, Larry Bird announced the starting roster, which remains the same as playing the Lakers.
Bryan Grant was very excited. At the beginning of the season, he lost his main power forward position, but as the team decided on the inside play style, his main position came back, and now he is playing in the finals. As the main force, if he wins the championship, as the main power forward in the finals, his status will skyrocket.
Equally excited, if not more excited, was Jermaine O'Neal.
From last season's marginal substitute, this season has undergone a gorgeous transformation, and even now he has become the center of the finals. His status has changed, and it can be said that he has been promoted to more than three levels in a row.
It's a pity that he just signed a new contract. Otherwise, after winning the championship, his status will definitely increase, and he might be able to sign a maximum salary.
Now his new contract is $1900 million for three years, which is not even as good as the one-year contract of the boss Feilong. It is too small, and the next contract after two years must be signed with a maximum salary.
After the starting lineup was announced, the substitutes would come on the field immediately. At this time, Zhao Dong stood up and walked to the middle of the locker room.
When the teammates saw him, they knew that he had something to say, and their eyes immediately came over.
Zhao Dong glanced at his teammates, and said with a confident smile: "Everyone, the finals will start in the morning, so let me put some pressure on you."
"Boss, be careful, don't overwhelm Jermaine." Fortson shouted immediately.
"I won't." Little O'Neal yelled in a hurry, afraid of losing his main position.
"Okay, listen to me."
Zhao Dong greeted each other and said: "We played two regular season games with the Nets this season, one win and one loss, but we both know that it was just a regular season game, just trying to find out the details of each other, now it's time to see the truth Yes. Do you have confidence in the Nets?"
"Yes, boss."
It was Fortson, who yelled at once, and then Marion.
Zhao Dong looked at the others and nodded before he smiled and said, "It's good to have confidence, then listen carefully, the pressure I put on you is, this finals, I hope we can..."
Having said that, there was firmness in his eyes, and he uttered a sentence: "Sweep them!"
"Sweep?"
Everyone was shocked.
Not to mention the players, even the coaching staff and management such as Larry Bird were shocked.
"Are you under a lot of pressure?"
Scanning the crowd, Zhao Dong said with a smile.
"Boss, I can still stand it."
shouted Fortson and Marion.
Zhao Dong laughed and said, "It's good to be able to withstand it. The Nets are nothing more than the Lakers. Their lineup is not as good as the Lakers. If we don't sweep them, we can't show our strength. Only by sweeping them can we show our strength."
"Follow the boss and sweep the Nets!"
Fortson raised his fist and roared vigorously.
"Follow the boss and sweep the Nets!"
In the locker room of the home team, there were passionate shouts.
(End of this chapter)