The Hornets finally scored a goal from Paul in the next round, relying on individual ability.

Now the whole team is relying on Paul and West, and once the two of them are prevented from death, they will lose. The Warriors' plan for this game is clear, strictly guard against the two of them and Butler, and let others shoot.

Armstrong and Wright were so disappointing that Scott didn't ask for a timeout. Having narrowly beaten the Kings before, he still has a glimmer of hope for the playoffs. Now that he has been beaten by the remnants of the Warriors, he no longer thinks about the playoffs. Even if you get in by luck, can you win against the Lakers? If they are swept in the playoffs, will they be the weakest team in the quarterfinals in order to be embarrassed?

They didn't have the upper hand against the Suns and Jazz before, and although they don't want to admit it, those two teams entering the playoffs may be able to create some problems for the top two.

The Hornets trailed by 15 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Hornets who were without Posey were even more powerless. The Warriors went on offense under the leadership of Ellis, the Hornets had no one who could defend Ellis, and Moreau also hit three three-pointers in a single quarter, and the margin had widened to 29 points by halftime.

In the second half, Zhou Xuan simply sat on the sidelines and watched the play. Paul played a few minutes and was replaced with guard Antonio, who was cut by the Wizards? Daniels.

In this case, the Warriors' home court, Paul didn't want to stay on the court to brush up on the data, and he knew that he had lost the battle for the assist king with Zhou Xuan this season. Even if he ends up leading in statistics, his record will be questioned if he is so much worse.

Both sides came off the bench, and the game became a little boring, but fortunately, Watson and Duby played very hard for playing time, and Morrow also tried his best to show himself, and the Warriors' offense was not bad, but in this way, the Hornets were unlucky. The Warriors won 116-81.

Zhou Xuan only played 21 minutes and was very efficient, with 13 points and 7 assists. Paul had 22 points and six assists. Turiav had a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds. Randolph Jr. also had 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Wasp's inside line is really vulnerable.

At the press conference, Scott praised the Warriors, saying that they were the championship favorites and that he was too lazy to comment on his own performance. It's not that he doesn't like to use newcomers, but newcomers are really embarrassed.

Nelson Sr. helped Scott out, attributing the team's easy win to the Hornets' incomplete roster. He has been a coach for many years, and he knows that once the Hornets miss the playoffs, the management will probably find someone to blame, and it is unknown whether Scott will be able to stay with the Hornets next season.

Zhou Xuan was still very humble after the game, he said: "Paul is still the best guard in the league, and I am still in the process of catching up with him, so I am very happy that the Warriors won again." ”

Paul only said one sentence when he commented on Zhou Xuan. "Hopefully he'll play well in the playoffs as well."

They have been lacklustre, but in the new generation of defenders, the competition has begun. Was it Paul and DeLong before? Williams, now with the addition of Zhou Xuan.

That's bad news for Nash, and he's having a hard time keeping his spot. The western guard line is becoming more and more terrifying, and Parker, Billups, and Westbrook are not bad in the same district, and Rose and Rondo in the east are slightly inferior for the time being, but after a few years, they may not be able to become stars.

With a big win over the Hornets, the Warriors' schedule is very favorable, and the next three opponents, the Kings, the Timberwolves, and the Rockets, are all outside the playoffs, except for the Rockets.

The Warriors took the Kings and Timberwolves lightly, only to meet stubborn resistance when they hit the Rockets.

The brave veteran Mutombo scored a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to score a double-double. Without Randolph, the Warriors center's ability to grab rebounds has dropped a notch. Artest also played very hard, but under the strict defense of the Warriors, his shooting selection was very poor, and frequent iron hitting became the main reason for the Rockets' loss.

After this game, the Warriors completed a season sweep against the Rockets.

Although Yao Ming and Maddy are out of action and the season is reimbursed, Adelman asked the players to keep fighting and strive for every victory. This is not because of the dignity of the strong team, but because the Rockets' two draft picks in 2009 have been sent to the Kings and Spurs through the Artest trade and the Scola trade respectively.

Alexander the boss of the rocket was sick to death for this. Without Yao Ming and Maddie, you can't fight for a good draft pick, what's the matter? But Alexander can't blame Morey yet. In exchange for the trade of Scola, it was a stroke of genius, and the selection of Brooks also strengthened the guard line, and as for the trade between Maddy and the Pistons, it was he who insisted on keeping Maddy. Now it is necessary for the rocket to undergo a major purge.

With another seven straight wins, the Warriors have a 58-21 record and locked up the second place in the West early. The Lakers are 60-19, and given that their last three opponents are not too strong, it is certainly impossible to lose, so they have guaranteed the first place in the West.

This makes Warriors fans somewhat regretful, if it weren't for Jackson's surgery, Margeti was out so much, and Ellis was penalized, they would probably finish the regular season with the first record in the West this year.

The rankings of other teams have also been determined, and the Hornets theoretically still have playoff hopes, but they are actually two games behind the Suns, and the Suns cannot lose three in a row, and 1-2 may not be big, so the Hornets basically have no chance. The Warriors' last opponent in the final game is the Suns, and when the ranking has been set, in the last few rounds, it is impossible for the old Nelson to risk all the main players on the stage.

The Warriors' remaining three games are away against the Jazz, home against the Spurs, and away against the Suns.

Playing Jazz was back-to-back games, and Nelson Sr. talked to Zhou Xuan in the locker room and arranged for him to stay in Oakland and take an early holiday.

The coaching staff is concerned that back-to-back exhaustion increases the likelihood of injury, especially since the Jazz Devils' home stadium has always been known for its fierce confrontation. Although Zhou Xuan has been very healthy this season, even if he is knocked down, he has done a good job of protecting himself, but he can't take risks.

"Coach, will I still play the next two games?"

Nelson Sr. said: "We've discussed, you've rested for all three games, the rankings have been decided, and we don't need to fight for one or two more wins." You adjust in Oakland, and if you want to stay in shape, you can practice shooting, a little bit of practice. Now it's time for the playoffs. ”

"It's good."

Zhou Xuan accepted the arrangement of the coaching staff, played 79 games in the regular season, and he was already very tired, and he was not in a very good state against the Rockets, only scoring 6 points and 8 assists. What the Warriors need is for him to play the playoffs at his best, not to pursue 82 games.

Zhou Xuan and agent Mitchell? Butler chatted and analyzed the situation, and it was also clear that the Warriors intended to release water in the last few games.

They now face the problem of picking opponents in the playoffs, with the Spurs leading the Nuggets by one game and only winning them all, with a record of 54 wins and one more win over the Nuggets to sit in third place.

As long as there are no surprises in the first round, the winner of the second round of the playoffs, the Spurs and Mavericks will face the Warriors. These two teams have one thing in common, the veterans are dominant, and the transition between attack and defense is slow. The Warriors have a better chance of winning against them. The Nuggets are fourth, and this tough bone will be handed over to the Lakers.

There is an unspoken rule in the NBA, and as the regular season draws to a close, many strong teams will slow down, including the Spurs, who have had a record of many releases.

The closing stages of the regular season are dominated by aging teams, the Spurs and Celtics are the representatives of this, as for the young guards like the Magic, their release will not be particularly large, they need the team to maintain high morale, if the team suffers consecutive defeats, the impact on the team's morale will be immeasurable.

Another official word for the release is "tactical abandonment", as in the case of the Mavericks in the 2006-2007 season.

Of course, this is a great example of failure. That year, the calf was digging a pit and burying it himself. At that time, the Mavericks locked the top spot in the Western Conference early with a 67-15 record in the league, and faced the Warriors in the penultimate game of the regular season, with Nowitzki, Harris, Howard and other main players on the team all suspended, and finally the Warriors who fought at home won 111-82 with the generosity of the Mavericks, thus thrillingly winning the last playoff spot in the West.

Nie Yuyan still has to go to class, Zhou Xuan rarely becomes an idler, and Yorandorf and Margeti go out to eat and chat together to discuss the playoffs.

Randolph's injury has healed, but for the sake of safety, he will continue to rest and play directly in the playoffs. Margeti is a strong man after all, and he can't play like ordinary people who have concussion syndrome that doesn't stop happening. This is good news for the Warriors. As long as there are no surprises in the last three games, they will go into the playoffs with the strongest lineup.

The Jazz have also preserved their strength, in their opinion, whether it is seventh or eighth, playing the Warriors or the Lakers, there is not much difference, and then it will be hard work. Oku was destined to miss the playoffs due to injury, and the main small forward Miles did not play, Myers had a minor injury and also chose to recuperate.

The two teams are still fighting very fiercely, Ellis, Marion, and Jackson are not vegetarians, lacking Zhou Xuan, but there is one less organizer, and the individual attack power can still be brought into play. Watson was in the starting line-up and played well. In the fourth quarter, the Warriors still won the game 112-106 thanks to the three-pointers of Morrow and Azubuuk.

Back at home, the Warriors lost to the Spurs. As long as the Spurs win against the Hornets at the end of the game, they will finish third in the West. The Hornets have no hope of making the playoffs, and certainly won't fight hard.

Nuggets fans are very open-minded, and some people think it's easier to beat the Lakers than the Warriors, although they have to run into the Western Conference Finals.

In the last round, Ellis was also absent, Zhou Xuan, Margety, and Randolph continued to rest, and the Warriors lost to the Suns.

The Warriors have a 59-23 record and are second in the West, and the long regular season is finally over.

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