The Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the strongest seeds this season, and looking at the 2011-2012 regular season, they clearly have the advantage. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 Unlike the Lakers' tough first round, the Thunder easily swept last year's champion Dallas Mavericks 4-0, so their series ended on May 5, and they had a full 9-day break until the night of May 14.

This is definitely an indelible advantage in the playoffs where the level of competition is fierce.

On the other hand, the Lakers only rested on the 13th, and entered the second round series on the 14th, and their physical fatigue was very high. This is better for a younger team, after all, young people have strong recovery ability and full of physical energy, but for an aging team, it is a big disadvantage. Not to mention Kobe, the oldest Kobe Bryant in the starters, Ci Shiping grabbed seven games or came back early, playing on the firing line, plus a PF with plantar fasciitis, and not enough rest time, it will definitely affect the competitive state of the entire team.

There's no way around that.

And this season's regular season Thunder record is better than the Lakers, so in this series, the Lakers lost their home-court advantage.

Don't think it's a trivial matter, in fact, if you look at the entire NBA history, the average home win rate in the playoffs is around 70% every season, which means that if you don't play at home, the win rate is only about 30%. The Lakers have not yet started this round of the series, and most of the American media are all bearish.

This situation, to be honest, the Lakers haven't tasted it for a long time, starting with the 07-08 season and until last season, they were an absolute powerhouse in the league, a contender for the O'Brien Cup. But the situation started this season and it was never the same. The probability of advancing from the series ESPN is only a pitiful 11%. This is the lowest point for the Lakers in nearly five years.

As for the opposite, the probability of promotion is as high as 89%.

Las Vegas offered the overall odds for this series, with the Thunder at 8 to 1 and the Lakers at 4.5 to 1. What's the situation? That is, if you buy $800 for the Thunder team to win, the Thunder team can only get $900 after winning, and what about the Lakers? Buy only $100 and get $550 when you win, netting $450. This big difference also proves that Bo. Color. The company's attitude towards this series.

But even so, in the T.N.T live broadcast room, there is still a lot of noise.

Because of the relationship between entering the second round of the playoffs, the two waves of commentators who originally needed to be separated were combined for the first time tonight.

"So Shaq, you're not optimistic about the Lakers?" Charles. Barkley asked, sitting in the live broadcast room, twisting his hair.

"Not optimistic." Although "Big Shark" O'Neill has been in the hosting world for less than a year, he seems to have been born with this cell, and he has no stage fright when he speaks. "Why? Just because of Bo. Color. Are the company's bullshit odds? "Charles. Barkley is the first time tonight to talk to O'Neill, so he also has a bit of a "stand-up" meaning.

My achievements on the basketball court are not as good as yours, but not necessarily in the commentary world.

Call me senior, that's all right!

O'Neill also seemed to see Barkley's "careful thinking", and replied directly: "Of course not, mainly because of the difference in strength between the two sides." ”

"Gap? What gap? Isn't the Lakers' configuration inferior to the Thunder? "Charles. Barkley didn't rest at all and continued to press O'Neal. American programs are a little different from those in China, they allow the commentators or hosts to attack each other and fight with each other, as long as there is a blatant fight, it is tolerated. Except, of course, for the traditional national news column, which is a no-go zone where it is impossible to perform the "spirit of entertainment" anywhere.

O'Neal has also been in the T.N.T for a while since he retired last year, so he is not a pure novice when it comes to the corners of these "commentary circles". After thinking about it, the "Big Shark" opened his mouth and said: "On the surface, the Lakers' lineup is not bad, 2 people have been selected as Western All-Stars this season, and if you count last year, 3 people have reached the standard of All-Star players." There is also charity in the SF position. World. Peace, plus this season's newly introduced Ramon. Sessions, on the face of it, is indeed very strong. ”

"Yes, that's what I think." Charles. Barkley said with a slight smug nod.

But O'Neal's words weren't finished, he continued: "But the Thunder have a better lineup. ”

"You see, I remember having Durant and Westbrook, two All-Stars this season, as well as Serge Ibaka, who is second on the block list, defensive stalwart Soflosa on the wing, and Perkins with an experienced meat shield insider, these five guys are enough to compete with the Lakers' book lineup." As soon as O'Neill finished speaking, Barkley couldn't help but retort: "What kind of analysis are you?" Is 2 All-Stars better than 3 All-Stars? As far as the blue-collar interior line of the Thunder team is concerned, I don't think it is the opponent of the Lakers' All-Star interior line at all! ”

O'Neal deliberately pursed his lips after hearing this, and then shook his head sharply and said: "Charles, your opinion is too simple, the current NBA is no longer the NBA of your time, and the simple star stacking does not work well." I experienced it firsthand back then, I added Kobe Bryant plus Malone plus Payton, known as the F4 All-Star team, but in fact? We lost to the Pistons, didn't we? Of course, I think if Malone and Payton are in their prime, let alone the Pistons, even if it's the Chicago Bulls led by Michael, the Lakers can do it, but unfortunately it's impossible, isn't it? After O'Neill finished speaking, he didn't forget to sarcastically say to Barkley: "Charles, you also did this kind of thing back then, you should know what I mean." If you, Olajuwon and Pippen were at their peak, then not to mention discord, even if you fought every day, I don't think anyone in the league at that time could beat you. ”

Seeing O'Neill secretly mocking himself for "hugging his thighs", Barkley said loudly: "We're discussing tonight's game now, what's the use of what the hell do you say this?" Can you do some practical analysis? ”

"Okay, of course." O'Neal shrugged and said, "It looks like the Lakers have three All-Star players, but in my opinion, it's actually two, one on the outside and one on the inside. Why? Listen to me analyze the analysis. O'Neal took a breath and continued: "You and I are both interior players, so you should know very well what the law of compatibility is, right? Unless it's a group of people with strong personal strength, well, you all know where I'm talking about, otherwise you basically have to take care of this compatibility law. What I'm saying here is, Paul. Gasol and Andrew. Bynum is not compatible. ”

"Really? From the basic data, I don't see incompatibility. "Charles. Barkley said with some stiffness, as a generation of superstar players, how could he not know the meaning of O'Neal's words? It's just that now, agreeing with the other party is tantamount to admitting cowardice, which is equivalent to admitting defeat, and Barkley is not willing to do this kind of thing.

After all, tonight, "knocking and knocking" O'Neill is also one of his "task details".

"Well, it looks like everything is good, Bynum 18+11 in the regular season, Gasol 17+10 in the regular season, there is nothing incompatible. But a closer analysis shows that this is the result of self-compromise by the Spaniards. O'Neal, as one of the top ten supergiant insiders in history, hit the nail on the head: "If Gasol hadn't taken the initiative to give up the low space, Bynum would never have gotten today's data." ”

"Isn't that great? Running in with each other and sacrificing each other is also a kind of team chemistry. "Barkley continues to embarrass O'Neal Road." No, it's not good. O'Neill replied: "First, you just said it, Charles, it is necessary to run in with each other and sacrifice each other, but their set of twin towers is completely different. Only the Spaniards are sacrificing, but Bynum only knows how to devour and dominate, and after such a long time, the team's chemistry will definitely not rise but fall. Because Gasol is also an All-Star, he can't keep giving without getting something in return, anyway, if it were me, I would have kicked out that 'little shark' a long time ago. Second, I think Andrew. Although Bynum's stats this season are beautiful, they are actually much less effective than Paul. Gasol. On the contrary, because of his dominance of the ball, the low position, and the low ability to respond, the Lakers' offensive and defensive rotation has dropped significantly compared to last season. If it weren't for Kobe Bryant's stubborn support for some games, it would be a big question mark whether the Lakers would be able to retain the third place in the West at the end of the regular season. You must know that the Lakers' record this season is exactly the same as that of the Grizzlies, and it is only one win difference more than the Clippers, who are fifth in the West. ”

"Well, even if things are the same as you say, the Lakers are still a balanced combination of one inside and one outside, while the Thunder are a two-outside combination, I think you should know the difference better than me, Shaq!" Charles. Barkley couldn't fault O'Neill's words, so he could only ask another question.

"You're right, Charles, I do know better than you the power of the inside and outside combination. So. O'Neal paused slightly before he said with a smile: "I'm even more determined to think that the Thunder team will finally advance." ”

"What? What kind of crazy idea are you? "Charles. Barkley paused for a moment.

"The Lakers are a good combination of one inside and one outside, but in terms of quality, it's not very high. Not all the inside and outside combinations can achieve the final victory, otherwise wouldn't the Kings also be the inside and outside combinations? Take a look at their record this season and you'll understand. ”

"So you're trying to say that Kobe + Bynum is not as good as Durant + Westbrook?" Barkley asked.

"yes, that's what I meant." O'Neill straightened his bow tie and nodded.

"It's a ridiculous feeling, I know you and Kobe Bryant have some dislikes, but you don't need to look down on him like this, after all, you know his energy." Hearing Barkley's words, O'Neal said: "Please~Charles~ Kobe Bryant and I have long since released our previous suspicions, although we can't say that we are good friends, but we are no longer enemies." Besides, as you said, I know better than any of you here about the power of Kobe. O'Neill continued: "That's why I'm judging that. ”

"Why? You said that Bynum is slightly inferior to Westbrook, so forget it, it is difficult to become Kobe. Bryant is even worse than Kevin. Durant? ”

"It's not inferior, it's just that the combination of him and Bynum is not as strong as the combination of Durant + Westbrook." O'Neal said: "Separately, although Kobe Bryant is no longer at the peak of his strength, I don't think he will be weaker than Kevin now. Durant, but the two are not players in the same position, so it's not easy to compare. As for Bynum and Westbrook, this is also the case, the positions are not the same, and it is impossible to make an accurate comparison. "Since that's the case, then you dare to say that Kobe + Bynum is not as good as Durant + Westbrook?" Charles. Barkley Road.

"The front is more inconvenient, but you can compare the side." O'Neal's mind spun quickly, and he said directly: "Kobe's opponent should be Sapo. Soflosa. In terms of hard power, Kobe Bryant is definitely a few cuts better than the latter, but Sapo. Sofrosa rarely attacks in the team, so no matter how strong Kobe's defensive skills are, there is no use. So let's take a look at Kobe's offense, Sapo. Soflosa's defense. O'Neill said: "Far from it, let's just say this season, Sapo. In Soflosa's last game, Kobe Bryant's shooting percentage was extremely low, far less than the average shooting percentage this season. I'll take two games here for example, on March 29, Kobe Bryant shot 28% from the field, and although he scored some points, he took 25 shots. Then not long ago in the game on April 22, Kobe Bryant's shooting percentage was just over 30%, which is far lower than Bryant's 43% shooting rate this season. This shows that on the defensive end, Sapo. Soflosa can limit Kobe. Soflosa's personal advantages were brought into play, but Kobe's personal advantages were weakened, and overall, the Lakers lost this group of matchups. ”

"Look at Bynum's side, his opponent should be Sergi. Ibaka, similar to the previous set of matchups, Sergi. Ibaka's personal ability and personal value are also far inferior to Andrew this season. Bynum. What is surprising is that in the 2011-2012 season, the data of the two matches are comparable, with one win, one loss and one draw. That is to say, Bynum is not as advantageous against Ibaka as it seems. Bynum's offense is slightly stronger, Ibaka's defense wins, and referring to the staffing of the entire Lakers team, the Lakers are very much in need of Bynum to score singles this season. Ibaka has become a mutual offset, the Thunder has made a lot of money, and the Lakers have lost a lot. ”

"As for the Thunder, it's simple, Westbrook vs Ramon. Sessions, there is almost no suspense at all, if it is not completely blown up, even if the Lakers make it. And the other group of Durant vs Ci Shiping, Ci Shiping, who was supposed to play a defensive role, was beaten by the opponent in all games this season, which means that the outside line of the Lakers team cannot prevent the outside line of the Thunder team at all. After O'Neal finished speaking, he paused and said: "Then the situation will be clear, the Lakers will be limited on the offensive end, and the Thunder will not at all, basketball, the most essential purpose, is still to score, isn't it?" Charles? ”

See Charles. Barkley looked speechless for a long time, O'Neill secretly said in his heart, I have done a lot of homework for tonight, do you think I don't know what you are thinking? I'm telling you, I'm a big shark on the field, and I can't change on the commentary field! You're not my match, buddy~give up~lol~

"Even so, the Lakers' bench ......" Charles. Before Barkley finished speaking, O'Neal directly interrupted: "Oh~ If you don't say it, forget it, Charles, on the bench, the Lakers are even farther behind." Sixth Man of the Season James. Harden will let the Lakers' bench know that it is powerful, but what about the Lakers' bench? Who can stand up without Odom? Do you still want to rely on that Chinese perm? ”

"What's wrong with the Chinese perm?" Barkley blushed and said, "He's definitely an integral part of this series!" ”

"maybe~" O'Neal said: "But he is far from his compatriot Yao, at most a blue-collar player, and he can't decide the final trend of the game." "O'Neal has a terrible weight among interior players, and there is no way for anyone to refute him if he wants to look down on an interior player. Because the "big shark" at its peak is really irresistible.

It can be called a man who blocks killing, and a god who blocks and kills gods!

3 even FMVP, it is a forbidden area that ordinary people can't touch at all!

This represents a noun called dominance.

But Barkley is not an ordinary person, and after a little thought, he came up with a run: "Really? I don't know who was limited by the blue-collar players in the 2004 finals and was determined by the trend of the game~"

This incident was the last thing O'Neill wanted to mention, his eyes widened, and when he was about to fight back, the "spectators" sitting next to the two of them woke up. Kenny. Smith and Reggie. Miller said at the same time: "Two gentlemen, you have been fighting a war of words for so long, it is time to drink and rest, after all, we are also the host of tonight, right?" You can't let the two of you talk about everything, can you? ”

……

The Chesapeake Energy Stadium, where the fans are boiling, the unified T-shirts, the unified cheers, the unified cheers, are connected. This is the competitive atmosphere of the NBA playoffs, the stronger the team, the stronger the unity of the fans.

Before the Lakers even started, they felt a strong oppressive force.

The fans from away and the young team from the other side.

This season's Thunder team has a trend of super strong teams, and it may be extremely difficult to cross the other side like the series in the 09-10 season. Because in recent seasons, the Lakers' decline is also very obvious.

This is a game of the master of the sunset and the west mountain vs the vigorous and strong apprentice.

On the Lakers' side, there has long been no advantage.

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