Chapter 125: Sleepless Nights in Dallas (Part I)
On May 28, 2004, the Pacers, who were playing on the road and trailing 2-1, finally pulled back a game at Auburn Hills Palace. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
After two consecutive defeats, the Pacers, who ranked first in the East and second in the league in the regular season, have been questioned greatly, although this time the Eastern Conference Finals have not been taken very seriously.
However, in the face of this very difficult game, the Pacers still played their own style, their defense and iron will let Auburn go to the palace, the fierce physical confrontation in the game made the game several times, because the players on both sides are almost entangled, if it were not for the experience of the referee on duty, maybe this game would have been a brawl time.
The Pacers' team-high scoring average was Artest's 20 points, but Miller Sr., who hasn't performed much in the playoffs, burst out today, playing 31 minutes and scoring 15 points on six of seven shots.
In the end, the Pacers defeated the Pistons 83-68, and the overall score of the two teams came to a 2-2 tie.
Just when the Pacers and Pistons were playing in the Auburn Hills Palace Arena, Liu Han's mansion in the White Rock Lake Scenic Area in Dallas was also in a panic.
The husky Angel that Anna gave to Liu Han was lying on the ground motionless with an innocent face at this time, surrounded by Liu Han, LaBeouf and Vladimir who were glaring at Angel, although Angel didn't know what he had done wrong, but he knew that he was in trouble.
"There is nothing too serious about the problem, the fetal position is normal, but I still have to pay attention to it in the future, and Anna will try to keep someone around to take care of her during the period from the future to childbirth."
It wasn't until the medical staff who were stationed at Liu Han's house came out of Anna's room that Angel was relieved.
The reason for the matter is actually very simple, during the day, Anna took a slow walk in the garden in the room, and Angel, who had been bored recently, wanted to play with the hostess, but accidentally tripped Anna, and Anna seemed to be in pain at that time, which frightened the people around her, and naturally made the culprit Angel be severely reprimanded by everyone, but fortunately, there was no big problem.
"I can't let Anna walk the dog alone anymore, I have to lock up this little villain."
After returning from Los Angeles, Liu Han immediately rushed to his home to listen to the movements of the "two people", the warmth of the family allowed Liu Han to unload the fatigue after the game, which is his safe haven and also his gas station.
It's easy to see what the three-to-one aggregate score means for both teams, and the Lakers are almost exhausted after the loss in their last game, and although the Los Angeles media still say that the Lakers will fight back, their clamor always seems a little understated.
The Mavericks, for their part, breathe a sigh of relief, holding a three-game match point and two away advantage, making it imperative for them to enter the Finals.
For Dallas fans, the Mavericks are now very happy with their results, the team has not played in the Finals since joining the league in 1980, let alone won a championship, and only three teams in Texas have never tasted the championship, and now is the perfect opportunity for all Dallas people to believe that the Lakers will be eliminated after the next game and the Dallas Mavericks will play in the Finals for the first time in history.
On May 29, 2004, in the midst of all but the Los Angeles fans, the Los Angeles Lakers walked into the American Airlines Center arena in Dallas.
"Man, I hate to admit it, but should I wish you your third championship ring in advance? Of course, I have to congratulate you on your happy wedding in advance? ”
Although he was not very comfortable in his heart, and at the same time had the desire to turn the tables, O'Neal still said such things to Liu Han, he is actually very aware of the gap in the strength of the two teams, compared with the Mavericks, who represent the new style of the league, the current Lakers team is a little old.
"Shaq, I have to invite you to be my best man in advance, are you interested? I plan that I have two best men, you on the left and Yao on the right, and it must be very stylish when the time comes, right, haha. ”
In front of O'Neal, Liu Han did not say anything about the game, and he talked about his plans after the season.
"Haha, this is definitely a good idea, I will definitely wear my most handsome clothes and steal your limelight when the time comes."
After the greetings, the game officially started in a "sea of white", and the fans in Dallas wore white T-shirts today.
Perhaps due to the hot atmosphere at home, the Mavericks, who have always struggled to win the jump ball, actually won the jump ball today, and Nowitzki took advantage of O'Neal's slightly slower jump to take the opportunity to pull the ball out of the center circle first.
Liu Han, who was in his own half, reacted quickly, squeezed Finley away and grabbed the basketball, and the Mavericks' formation quickly expanded.
Although the Lakers have fallen into complete passivity, they do not intend to give up easily, on the contrary, they are very active in defense, and Finley also posted Liu Han at the first time, so as not to let the opponent easily raise the speed.
However, the Mavericks did not immediately play fast break at the beginning of today, but steadily advanced to the frontcourt.
Nowitzki was completely awakened after the last game, he knew what he should do on the inside, so he immediately fell into the low position at the beginning, and at the same time kept grabbing positions with O'Neal, although he was still pushed outside by O'Neal again and again, but his toughness was undoubtedly good news for the Mavericks.
After Liu Han took the ball to the front court, he distributed the ball to Odom at a 45-degree angle, and Odom hoisted the ball to Nowitzki.
Nowitzki suddenly dodged to the bottom line and turned around to break through the moment he received the ball, which caught O'Neill a little off guard, but he immediately adjusted his center of gravity and re-prepared the card position, but Nowitzki turned back again when he turned halfway, and at the same time jumped with one foot on his left foot, and the signature golden rooster shot independently.
The ball went into the basket steadily, and Nowitzki continued his good form in the last game today.
Nowitzki's one-on-one win against O'Neal made Dallas fans very excited, you must know that O'Neal is now recognized as the No. 1 center, the undisputed interior hegemon, and being able to play such inside steps under his defense is enough to see Nowitzki's huge improvement this season.
The Mavericks got off to a good start, while the Lakers made a needless mistake on their first offense.
German? George made a mistake when receiving Payton's pass, and the ball slid through his hand and flew directly out of the baseline, and the Lakers players had a lot of problems with their mentality today.