Chapter 144: Fight San Antonio Again
The 2000-2001 NBA regular season, at the end of March, also entered the final stage, and in the West, the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs are still making final efforts for the first place in the West. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info the first in the East has locked the Philadelphia 76ers in advance, this season Allen Iverson's performance is too eye-catching, ranking second in the individual scoring title, with an average of 31.1 points per game, this result in other seasons, has been able to win the title of scoring champion, but this season, there is a perverted Tiger Washington, scoring 33.3 points per game, pressing Allen Iverson.
The competition for playoff spots is also fierce, in the West, the Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, the four teams have almost the same wins, fighting together, and the last three spots in the West to enter the playoffs. In the East, the playoff spots are basically clear. However, the New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, and Charlotte Hornets have only one win gap between the three teams, ranking 4-6 in the East, although it does not affect their playoff spots, but this ranking is related to their playoff matchups and home court advantage.
Since April, the Los Angeles Clippers have the last 8 regular season games, with a record of 51 wins and 23 losses, ranking first in the West and first in the league, and the second place is the San Antonio Spurs, one win behind the Los Angeles Clippers, two wins ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers, the first in the East, and the first game of the Los Angeles Clippers in April is away against the San Antonio Spurs, which is also a key battle that is considered to change the final ranking of the league.
On April 2, 2001, the ATT arena, the home of the San Antonio Spurs, the black and white court, gave people a somewhat oppressive feeling, before the game started, the stadium was full of fans, they couldn't wait to welcome the start of this crucial game, cheering for the home team, and other games held on the same day, also bleak by this game, N commentary bench, Rick Barry, Charles Barkley, York three are ready.
"Good evening, friends in front of the TV! Here is the 2000-2001 season, the NBA regular season, the San Antonio Spurs home game against the Los Angeles Clippers, thank you for watching, I'm your old friend York. ”
"Hello audience friends! I'm your favorite Sir Charles. ”
"Good evening, everyone! I'm Rick Barry. ”
"The scene is warming up before the game of the two teams, I saw Jermaine O'Neal, changed into training clothes, is warming up on the field, a few games ago, there were rumors that Jermaine O'Neal is about to return from injury, through the scene of the picture, it has basically been determined that it is in this game, do you two have any views on this situation?" York was the first to speak.
"Judging from Jermaine O'Neal's warm-up on the court, there should be no problem with his body, otherwise there should be no such situation, everyone knows that the Los Angeles Clippers have their own medical team, and the medical level is among the top in the world, I heard that they have a veto power, if there is a problem with the player's physical condition, there is the right to stop directly, even Coach Bill Fitch can't refuse, which can be said to have created a precedent in the league, but I don't know if it's true." Rick Barry used to be a talented player, but in the end he left the game early due to injury, so he is more interested in the team's medical facilities.
"I've also heard of it, and I thought it was incredible at the time, that someone spent so much money on the team's medical construction, but now it seems that the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers has a very long-term vision, since last season, the Los Angeles Clippers' injuries are the lowest in the league, and Coach Bill Fitch has also adjusted the rotation of players according to scientific medical reports, and has always ensured that the players' physical fitness and condition, which is also the main reason why they can always guarantee their records." York has never gone out of his way to praise the Los Angeles Clippers.
"I'm not interested in what you're talking about, you have to know that I'm retired, these have nothing to do with me, but it will make me feel bad, and I'm more interested in what kind of starting lineup the Los Angeles Clippers will send today." Charles Barkley said, shaking his head.
"If Jermaine O'Neal's condition is okay, I guess the Los Angeles Clippers will use Jermaine O'Neal to replace Wright's position as a power forward, also play a two-tower lineup, and fight hard with the San Antonio Spurs inside." Rick Barry has been looking forward to such a twin-tower lineup for a long time.
"Rick you feel the same way as me this time, we rarely have a tacit understanding, after the All-Star Game this season, Coach Bill Fitch began, little by little to show his ambition, he has leaked fangs, changed the past style of play, began to hit the opponent from where the opponent is best at it, the Los Angeles Clippers have now begun to hit the opponent from the heart." Charles Barkley agreed.
"I hope that the Los Angeles Clippers, this game can be dominated by the outside, first of all, they are more dominant on the outside, and secondly, Tiger Washington's stats have started to decline a little recently, especially in terms of scoring, Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers has been very strong recently, and Tiger Washington needs to defend his position as the scoring champion." York, as a fan of Tiger, cares more about Tiger's personal interests.
"Oh! Man, the Los Angeles Clippers are a team team, Tiger Washington's recent scoring has decreased, but his assists have increased, which shows that his form is no problem at all, and now is an important moment for them to compete for the first place in the league, I believe that Coach Bill Fitch and the Los Angeles Clippers will take team victory as the first element, I don't think Tiger Washington himself will be based on the team's interests. Rick Barry shook his head.
"Hmmm! It seems that the starting lineup has already appeared, and I see that the big screen has started to introduce the players, and we should have to get them, I don't know which team. Charles Barkley shouted when he saw the big screen on the pitch and started playing player information.
"Oh! It's the Los Angeles Clippers, and the starting list of the Los Angeles Clippers recently was submitted very early, so I'll take a look. Center Jason Green, power forward Jermaine O'Neal, small forward Stephen Jackson, scoring guard Tiger Washington, point guard Chauncy Billups. It seems that we guessed correctly, the Los Angeles Clippers sent the strongest lineup in this game, and they are going to collide with the San Antonio Spurs under the basket. (To be continued.) )