Chapter 608: High-profile egg head

118:132, which is the final score of both teams. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

However, no one cares about that, because everyone knows that tonight's theme is not about winning or losing a single game.

Ruan Erniu, who was clinging to the basketball, stepped forward and hugged Danny Granger.

Sister Lan's heart was full of helplessness, it's not that I can't wait to work hard, it's that the enemy is too strong.

In the Pistons vs. Nets game later in the game, the Pistons still won strongly, which means that as long as they win any of the next three regular season games, the Pistons will advance to the playoffs with the eighth best win in the East.

And the Pacers' only hope is to beat the Pistons by a big score in the next game, and then win the remaining two regular-season opponents in a row, and expect the Pistons themselves to lose three games in a row, which is an almost impossible task.

After losing to the defending champions, the Pacers have effectively dropped out of the playoff race, and neither the strength nor the spirit is enough to sustain the Indiana.

Erniu stepped forward to hug Sister Lan at this moment, in fact, it also meant goodbye.

For the Pacers, the season is coming to an end, but for the Hawks, they still have at least a third of their journey away.

"Kraft, you're holding the basketball, are you going to collect this ball?"

Erniu thought that he was not the best player in the game and should not be harassed by reporters, but there were also quick-eyed guys surrounding him.

"Yes, tying the bulls, it's a great record, and I want to keep this ball as a memento. ”

"And what about 73 wins?"

'I'm going to keep the ball as well, but I'm going to cut it open and divide the whole team. Hey, tonight's protagonist isn't me, you should go interview the more valuable one. ”

After speaking, Erniu shook off the reporter, trotted all the way, and ran back to the locker room.

In the players' tunnel, Erniu also saw Dr. Han and Eddie, who had been waiting here for a long time.

Eddie ran forward, jumped up, flew to Erniu, and hugged him fiercely.

Han Meimei smiled and took the basketball from Erniu's hand, and hugged and kissed Erniu to celebrate.

The 72 wins are not only a victory for the Hawks players, but also a victory for the Hawks coaching staff, management, and team owners, but also the players' families, who are not behind the scenes and have not had enough energy to perform so well in the game.

So, at this moment, they can also enjoy this glory.

Of course, the most glorious guy in this game is still on the field and being interviewed by various media.

Erniu was right, although he scored the second highest score of 28 points and a team-high 22 rebounds in this game, it was Josh Smith who really gave the opponent a fatal blow on the court.

Lunar Eclipse shot 11-of-19 from the field, 0-of-2 from three-point range, and 13-of-21 from the free-throw line, scoring 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the second half, he completely destroyed the Pacers' interior defense with the power of one person, and the lunar eclipse in the impact state showed unparalleled destructive power.

In this crucial battle, it fully proves that the Eagles have the "Big Four", and in the case of Erniu, Embarrassment, and Bibby did not give full play, the lunar eclipse showed an excellent competitive state.

Surrounded by everyone, the lunar eclipse said excitedly: "This is an extremely important game, and everyone knows the significance of this.

I was terrible in the first half and Mike told us in mid-field that we can't wait for the opposition to surrender, we have to take the initiative and we did that in the second half.

Tonight was the result of the team's efforts and we had a great season.

In the regular season, we will definitely break 72 wins and finally win the championship, becoming a unique team in history.

……”

Lunar Eclipse is usually quite lively in the team, but when interviewed by the media, he tends to be conservative and is not the type with a big mouth.

Tonight, though, he's qualified enough to go on a tirade.

The last lunar eclipse to return to the locker room was cheered and hugged by teammates.

72 wins is not a championship, but there are championships every year, and there are only two teams in history that can get this regular season record: the Bulls and the Hawks.

In the post-game press conference, Jim O'Brien was still unconvinced: "I don't want to say anything, just give two sets of statistics, the comparison of fouls between the two teams in this game is: 28:24, and the ratio of free throws is 33:49."

I don't understand why we only have four more fouls than the Eagles, but we have 16 fewer free throws than our opponents?"

"Coach O'Brien, are you accusing the referee of being unfair?"

"Sir, do you mean that the Eagles won the game by dishonorable means?"

"Is the league deliberately biased in favour of the home team?"

"Coach O'Brien, are you accusing the league of deliberately helping the Atlanta Hawks set a new regular season record?"

One stone stirs up a thousand waves, and it is common for teams to have a home whistle in the regular season.

If it was in normal times, it would naturally not cause any controversy, but this is a game in which the Hawks hit 72 wins, and the slightest problem may cause a huge wave of discussion.

Jim O'Brien's level as head coach remains to be seen, but he's smart enough in front of the media.

After enumerating the data and putting forward his opinions, he did not continue to express any attitude.

The alliance could not find any reason to punish him for this statement, because he was telling the truth from beginning to end, and did not mention specific people and things.

Even if the Hawks have shown an invincible momentum this season, they will still be questioned by people with ulterior motives.

But years later, no one will talk about these things again, and all that will remain in basketball history will be the Hawks' unprecedented performance and the fastest record of 72 wins in the regular season.

Mike Woodson then attended the press conference.

No one responded more to O'Brien's questioning, just said lightly: "That's the referee's job." ”

Woodson then began to reminisce about the Hawks this season.

From being unfavored at the beginning of the season, to being expected to be high after a winning streak, followed by how the players adjust their mentality in the shortest possible time after losing and devote themselves to the next regular season.

In this process, there are victories, defeats, highs, troughs, the joy of dying in a desperate place, and the pain of small regrets.

Outsiders will only see the radiant appearance of the Eagles, but they will not think of their gains and losses in the face of difficulties, and the silent outburst of unity.

The reason why a strong team is a strong team is not only the strength of the players or the strength of the tactical system, but also a team with a real historical level must be a team with a certain belief or a strong sense of purpose.

Woodson finally smiled and said: "At the beginning of the season, Kraft said that he would not only help the team defend the championship, but also compete for the MVP of the regular season, and many people were mocking him at the time for not being able to do anything, but it seems that the real laughing stock is clear at a glance.

In fact, I also have a goal in mind, which is to become the first team head coach in the history of the league to win the best coach in a row.

Hey, you know, why would you turn down something that is within your reach when you have a bunch of all-time players at your disposal that can get you lying down and complete tasks?"

Woodson's shackled guy was rarely so high-profile, but there was not a single reporter who stood up to question him, and the audience applauded thunderously.