Chapter 666: It's All Destiny's Arrangement (First Update!) )
The Eagles are the only team in the East to win 60, while the competition in the West is significantly tougher.
The Warriors finished at 67-15, the best regular season record they had.
Before Cole became the owner, perhaps no one had ever imagined that they would be able to achieve such an achievement.
The Pelicans finished with a 60-22 record, also setting a new regular-season record in team history.
They made it to the Western Conference semifinals last year and will definitely be able to go one step further this year.
Tang Tian also ended the fourth year of his career.
His points per game average is down from last year, but his stats are more versatile and efficient.
He played 36.5 minutes per game, averaging 28.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks per game, shooting 50.6% from the field and 44% from three-point range.
With the Pelicans' record combined with his stats, he's definitely the favorite for this year's regular season MVP.
The Spurs also have a 60-22 record, but they ended up in third place in the West because of their head-to-head record.
After a failed title defense last season and GDP is a year older, it is a very good ending for Spurs fans to be able to maintain such a record through offseason signings.
These three teams are the teams with more than 60 wins in the West and are also the first group in the West.
The Rockets finished fourth with 56 wins.
This is a huge improvement from last year, and they could have achieved a better position if it weren't for the first three bug teams.
The Clippers sit fifth with a 54-28 record and were unable to secure home-court advantage against the Rockets.
The Trail Blazers are sixth with 51 wins, and Lillard's first trip to the playoffs was in hell mode.
The Grizzlies are seventh with a 50-win record, and the black and white duo are fighting to keep the team out of the playoffs.
The Lakers made the playoffs in the final minute with a 45-win record.
The Thunder, who have a 44-38 record, went out and finished as the winner of the lottery.
The Mavericks are in 10th place with 35 wins.
The playoff matchups on the Western side are also out.
Warriors vs Lakers
For the Warriors, they still need to prove themselves in the playoffs after a brilliant regular season, while for the Lakers, they have the opportunity to use their playoff experience to create miracles on the Warriors;
Pelicans vs Grizzlies
This group of matchups is the most interesting in the first round of the West, last season the Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies in the semifinals, but now they are in the first round, such a situation can only be said to be all arranged by fate;
Spurs vs Trail Blazers
For the Spurs, their dynasty failed last year, and this year's team reinforcement and winning the championship is their only goal;
Rockets vs Clippers
Harden hasn't made it to the second round of the playoffs since coming to the Rockets, and the Clippers haven't been able to make it to the Western Conference finals since forming the Big Three.
There are two days left until the playoffs officially begin.
The Pelicans have the advantage of sitting on their home court, saving them the fatigue of traveling and waiting for work in New Orleans.
Against the Grizzlies, it's good news and bad news for them.
The good news is that the Grizzlies eliminated them in the playoffs last season, and there's no better chance of revenge.
The bad news is that the Grizzlies are the toughest opponent in the playoffs, and it's not a tough one to play against them in the first round, and even if they win, it's only going to be harder to play later.
Not to mention that in case of loss, it would be an absolute fatal blow to the team's morale, just look at the fate of the Thunder next door who lost to the Grizzlies for the second year in a row.
At the end of the day, the players rested in the locker room.
The mood of the players is still relatively positive, the strength of the team has improved significantly this year, and most people are still looking forward to revenge.
Davis, in particular, cried when he was eliminated last year, and after training for a while before returning to the locker room, he sat there sweating and hadn't even taken a shower.
"Guys, if you can win the championship this year, I'll ask you to take the 'Mars Project' to Hawaii for a week, and I'll cover all the expenses."
Tang Tian opened his mouth and said.
It's not good to give too many gifts, and this offseason tour is a great option.
And now he has superyachts, like he says, absolutely crazy.
No sooner had he finished speaking than there was a burst of cheers and whistles in the dressing room.
Ci Shiping even took Dinwiddie to improvise an awkward dance in the locker room.
Tang Tian's wave can be regarded as throwing a piece of oversized candy to the Pelicans players before the playoffs begin.
"Don, is there a model car?"
Whiteside shouted at Tang Tian.
His shout immediately caused a burst of laughter from the others in the locker room.
Tang Tian looked at Whiteside's longing eyes, which were not like a joke, and couldn't help but smile bitterly and shake his head.
This guy, was it the last time you played with model cars?
"Don't worry, there will be no shortage of car models, if you win the championship, I can also help you invite some second- and third-tier stars!"
Tang Tian then spoke.
With that, the whistle in the locker room resumed.
They were joking when they were Whiteside, but Tang Tian always meant what he said.
Second- and third-tier stars, Hawaii is crazy for free for a week, and that scene is exciting enough to think about.
It's more useful than how much chicken broth you pour!
Two days later, the NBA playoffs officially kicked off.
The Hawks and Knicks in the East and the Warriors and Pelicans in the West will all play.
All three dark horse teams this season have played, which has put the first day of the playoffs in the spotlight.
Memphis is not far from New Orleans, so they arrived on the morning of game day, and when they arrived, they only did some field training at the training hall.
At the end of the session, a reporter interviewed Zach Randolph, the heart of the Grizzlies.
"As the No. 7 seed and the No. 2 seed, do you have any confidence in the game?"
"Of course, we won against them last year and we're good at playing this kind of matchup, we've done black eight, we've done black seven, it doesn't matter to us where we start, the important thing is that we win."
Randolph is quite confident in the game, and like he said, the Grizzlies have enough confidence and confidence.
On game night, the New Orleans arena was packed, with many fans holding signs that read "Revenge."
For the fans, the scene of Davis crying after losing last year made them feel extremely sad, and they will definitely win it back this year.
Before the start of the game, Tang Tian signed autographs for fans in the front row.
A little girl of seven or eight years old handed him a jersey and asked in a milky voice, "Don, we're going to get revenge, aren't we?" ”
When the little girl spoke, everyone around looked at Tang Tian, and they hoped to get that affirmative answer from Tang Tian's mouth.
Tang Tian smiled and shook his head.
"We won't get revenge, but we'll win."
He signed his name on the jersey and said with a smile as he looked at the little girl.
The word revenge is too heavy for such a little girl, but the Pelicans are sure to win.
ps: I found out that the chapter name of this chapter is 666, I wish you all the best!