Chapter 856 [2014 Playoffs First Round]

The final standings of the East and West in the regular season were announced, and the Knicks had the best record in the league for four consecutive years.

Some people joked on the Internet that there are three things that the United States cannot escape now: death, taxes, and the Knicks' best regular season record.

The Pacers finished second in the East, with a win rate of only 40% in the second half of the game, and a one-game lead over the Nets in the early stage, finishing with a 54-28 record.

The Pacers made a big joke. According to sources in the US media, the Pacers have recently erupted in infighting, which was caused by George and Hibbert playing a three-person bed battle with a woman, and the Pacers had a conflict between the two cores and finally turned face. The conflict between the two has also directly led to the Pacers' recent record falling like a free fall.

According to this media report, David West broke the news that George and Hibbert are indeed looking at each other unpleasantly now, and the two have completely turned their faces. "The question between the two is obviously zΓ i. Now, neither George nor Hibbert bothered to look at each other, let alone pass the ball to each other on the field. ”

Women are the real reason why George has been fighting alone more and Hibbert has complained after the game.

If the conflict between George and Hibbert continues, it will be quite detrimental to the playoffs.

The Nets are third in the table, and despite suffering a serious injury, they are still slightly better than the Heat, who lost Bosh.

The Heat are fourth in the playoffs and have to face the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs, which is bad news for them. The worse news is that Bledsoe will be back in the playoffs, and he's recovering very well after surgery.

The 5-8 places are the Raptors, Bulls, Wizards, and Bobcats. The Bobcats, who only have a 38-44 winning percentage, made the playoffs.

The 9-15 teams in the East are the Hawks, Cavaliers, Pistons, Celtics, Magic, 76ers, Bucks.

Except for the Hawks, who worked hard in the first half of the season, the others were all bad teams. The Celtics sent away all of their biggest stars, and Rondo played only 30 games. With a group of unknown players, they have 24 wins. The 76ers ended up losing two games to the Bucks in the swing tournament and got 17 wins.

The Western Spurs had their best record again, but only 62-20, far behind the Knicks, and they stayed on for the final part of the season.

Westbrook played only 46 games, and the Thunder finished second in the West with 59 wins and 23 losses. Therefore, there are also many people who are optimistic that Durant will counterattack and win the regular season MVP. That year, Nash won the MVP because of the Stoudemire season reimbursement and won the MVP by finishing third in the West.

In terms of numbers, Durant is 38. 5 min, 32 min, 7. 4 rebounds 5. 5 assists 1. 3 steals, 0. 7 blocks and 50 shots. 4% and 39 three-point shooting. 2% and 87 free throw percentage. 3%, the same playing time as last season, the number of jΓΉ has increased significantly.

Zhou Xuan is even more exaggerated, averaging 34 per game. 3 min 16. 3 points 1. 7 rebounds and 17. 1 assist, 2. 52 steals. Shooting percentage 56. 3% and 43 three-point shooting. 7% and 90 free throw percentage. 3%。 Although the score is only half that of Durant, he has three times as many assists and a higher shooting percentage.

Zhou Xuan shot less, didn't grab rebounds, and shot accurately. His playing time is about the same as Nash, who won the MVP in 2005, and his efficiency is outstanding. Score 0 more than Nash. 8 points, 5 more assists and 1 more steals. 5, mistake 3. 3 and Nash, it's incredible.

broke two NBA all-time records, and Zhou Xuan has a better chance of winning the MVP. Durant is just as efficient as Jordan this season, and letting him win the award doesn't mean that Jordan is better than the all-time No. 1 assist king in any season? Then this historical first seems a little too worthless.

The Clippers signed Granger, Turkoglou and Glenn Davis in the free agency market in the middle of the game, strengthened the forward and interior line, and finally finished third in the West.

The Rockets overtook the injury-stricken Warriors in the late stages to finish fourth, while the Warriors finished fifth.

The Trail Blazers have all had healthy players this season, but the No. 2 position has weaknesses and Wright lacks strength. In the second half of the season, their results dropped and they finished in sixth place. Grizzlies and Mavericks ranked 7th and 8th, respectively.

The 9-15 teams are Suns, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Kings, Lakers, Jazz.

The Jazz, the worst in the West, also have 25 wins, much better than in the East.

In the individual award, Durant won the "scoring champion" for the fourth time in his career with a strong average of 32 points per game.

Zhou Xuan won the two crowns of "Assist King" and "Steal King". Paul is second in both rankings, slightly underdog. In the MVP rankings, Paul is also ranked fifth, averaging close to 20+10 per game.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan averaged 13 per game. 8 rebounds won the "rebounding king". Before Rivers came, Jordan Jr. never doubled in rebounds, and they were all about to be used up by Negro.

Pelicans interior Anthony Davis averages 2 per game. 91 blocks became the "king of blocks". This season, he also won 20+10, and the potential is huge.

After more than six months of fierce fighting, the round of 16 has been newly released, and the first-round opponents have been determined, and what is indispensable is the prediction of experts during the break.

Western Spurs VS Mavericks, the protagonists of the bull-horse battle are old, and it is unlikely that they will be as passionate as they were back then. In terms of strength, the Spurs have the upper hand. Nowitzki had to work to avoid a sweep, and Bynum, who was introduced in the middle of the game, played for a while injured and will miss the playoffs. The Mavericks still have weaknesses on the inside. The outside Spurs are more than a step stronger, and the bench is even more complete to the Mavericks and a group of newcomers.

Unsurprisingly, this series of Spurs will settle battles in 5 games. Many pundits believe that the Mavericks will be swept away, and only three are optimistic that the Mavericks will cause problems for the Spurs under the driver's leadership.

Western Thunder vs Grizzlies. Thunder's chance for revenge has come. This time Westbrook and Durant are there. The Grizzlies have lost their key replacement, Bayless, and the Grizzlies are aging. Randolph, Prince, and Miller are all veterans, and Gasol Jr. is also a veteran, and he has slipped this season, and his shooting is not as accurate as he used to be after returning from injury.

The only additions to the Grizzlies are Courtney Lee and Miller, where their weakest outside shooting has been strengthened and their overall defense remains strong. Experts predict that the fast Thunder will settle the battle 4-1 or 4-2.

Clippers vs Trail Blazers.

Both sides are star guards with star power forwards. In terms of experience, the Trail Blazers can't compare to the Clippers, and Lillard is not as good as Paul. Aldridge and Griffin are not the same type. Ade shoots well, Griffin is tougher. Small forward Batum has a slight advantage, but the Clippers' blue-collar forward line is not a fuel-efficient lamp either.

The Clippers have an advantage over other positions, and the bench Clippers are waiting for the Trail Blazers to blow up. As long as the Clippers don't have injuries, they can definitely eliminate the Trail Blazers. Predicting 4-1 or 4-2, no one expects the Trail Blazers to cause an upset.

The Rockets vs Warriors is the most passionate first-round matchup. Both teams are very fast-paced, and the Rockets have a star "modern" combination. The Warriors also have Curry, David Lee, Iguodala and Thompson.

Several positions are half a catty. On the bench, the Rockets mainly rely on veterans, Garcia, Cosby, Terry who has returned from injury will provide offensive firepower, and Asik can also ensure defense. The Warriors also have quality substitutes such as Jordan Crawford, Harrison Barnes, and Speights.

This should be the best viewing matchup in the West, with no shortage of empty catches, violent dunks, and three points. Originally, the Warriors with a full lineup had to fight against the Rockets Capital, but unfortunately Bogut was injured, and the interior defensive core was gone, and O'Neal Jr. must have suffered against Howard.

Curry and Thompson's backcourt duo is crucial, and if they can't blow up the Rockets' perimeter, the Warriors will be out of the game. It is predicted that the rocket will solve the battle in 6 games. 4 to 1 or 4 to 2.

There is no suspense about the Eastern Knicks vs Bobcats.

The Bobcats have a good offense inside and outside, they just rely on offense to win, but the Knicks attack more fiercely, and the Knicks have the advantage in all positions, and the Bobcats are destined to be abused. The Knicks have only lost five games in a season, and no one is optimistic that the Bobcats will be upset, and nine out of nine are swept. If they can win one game, they will be a big success this season.

Pacers vs Wizards. This series is not easy to judge, it was originally the Pacers who had the advantage, and now they are infighting, but the Wizards are very united. The Wizards only have one All-Star, Wall, and the advantage is that the roster configuration is very reasonable. In the point guard position, the Wizards are absolutely dominant, and this is when Wall shows his talents, how to defend him is a difficult problem for the Pacers.

Predicting a 4-3 or 4-2 advance for the Pacers, the Wizards also have a chance to cause an upset.

Nets VS Bulls, although it is the sixth in the third game, the strength of the two sides is not close. Even if Lopez is absent, the Nets still have five stars, and the swingman position is overwhelming. After sending Lore Deng away, the Bulls' offense and defense were affected. Compared to Pierce, Anthony, and Joe Johnson, Jimmy Butler is too tender.

Garnett's form has declined significantly, but he doesn't have much of a problem with blue-collar Noah. The Bulls don't have any advantage on the lineup, and Hinrich is not as good as Deron Williams, with skinny camels bigger than horses.

The Bulls' only chance is their hard work and defense. When Thibodeau became coach of the Bulls, he did change the team's defense, and they still made the playoffs without Rose. This encounter can be described as a defensive battle, and the offense mainly depends on the individual ability of the star.

Six games are expected to end the battle, and the Nets will advance.

Finally, the Heat vs Raptors.

The Heat have stars, while the Raptors have good players in various positions, with more blossoming offense and a reasonable lineup. It's very similar to the Wizards. It's a surprise that the Raptors finished fifth this season, they are young and driven, but they lack playoff experience, which is a disadvantage.

The Raptors also have the advantage that they can afford to lose, while the Heat can't afford to lose. If they don't make it through the first round and the Heat's record regresses, it will be a disaster for James and Wade, who are desperate to avoid it.

Looking at the starting lineup, the Heat won completely, and looking at the bench lineup, the Raptors were slightly better. The Heat are expected to advance 4-2.

The Knicks have home-court advantage and strength, and they have a two-day holiday to adjust their body. Their goal is only to sweep.

Zhou Xuan is very calm in the face of the upcoming playoffs, he plans to pass the ball first, score as a supplement, so that his teammates can play with confidence, against a team like the Bobcats that move slowly, he does not feel a challenge.