The messy 1998-1999 season is finally over, with a packed schedule, chaotic schedules, poor preparation periods, and endless injuries destined to make this season memorable. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Countless talents have been destroyed by alcoholic marijuana injuries this season, and there are also many lucky ones who have avoided these while making many people aware of his strength because of his own efforts.

At the end of the '98-99 season, Iverson became the new scoring leader, Kidd beat Rod Strickland to become the assist leader, and Chris Webber was the new rebounding leader.

What worries Karl Malone is that he has once again won the regular season MVP, which does not bode well; This year's Rookie of the Year goes to the high-profile rookie dunk, Vinson Carter; Best Defensive Player, Knicks' nemesis, Alonzo Mourning; The best sixth man, due to Sprewell's more starts, was cut by Darrell Armstrong; The best coach is Mike Dunleavy who brings the opener back to life.

However, these are not the most attractive, the final playoff roster of the East and West has finally appeared, and this season's playoffs are not only a competition between players whose "championship heart" is stronger, but almost all the top coaches of the past, present and future leagues have gathered here, which can already be seen as a matchup of coaches.

7 Wins, 5 Hall of Fame Coaches, 1 Reserve Hall of Fame (Popovich), the number of championships they have won, the number of Finals they have played, many players may not be able to reach these numbers in their lifetime.

Eastern standings: Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks.

Western standings: San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Portland Broaders, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Salamento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Seattle SuperSonics.

For all of the above, Mo Xi didn't care, or the whole Knicks didn't care, they were just watching that group, the Miami Heat in the first round against the New York Knicks. Everything seems to be the same as it was a year ago, but only the Knicks know that they are much weaker than they used to be in every way, and their opponents have become stronger.

After returning from Yorktown, Mo Xi felt that the atmosphere in the team had become more hot, and it was perhaps a bit inappropriate to use this word, but it should be said that it was hot.

The fierce battle of the old enemy burned everyone's heart, and although perhaps deep down in everyone's hearts, there was a faint belief that they could win, but for some reason, there was always a voice that didn't want them to end like this. No one thinks about what to do if they win or lose anymore, all they think about is beating Miami.

Van Gundy was a little surprised at the current state of the team, but he was also very happy, and he knew that there was always some magical form in a team, not just one person, but the whole team, and it was a good sign.

Van Gundy also takes this first-round encounter very seriously, as the successor of Pat Riley, he can be said to have been living in the shadow of Riley, he needs to continue to prove himself, and the best way is to win a championship. He began to think about the Knicks' tactics constantly.

In a sense, the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks have a similar style, defensive teams, excellent interior lines, and even offensive tactics are somewhat similar, and Van Gundy feels that the key to victory or defeat is which side can come up with a more efficient offensive plan. However, to his chagrin, the Knicks' offensive means are too simple, and the biggest weapon is well-known, which is the jump shot, from the fifth position to the first position, everyone has an excellent jump shot, which also allows the defense to defend more clearly. Still, Van Gundy worked tirelessly to find new ways to attack.

If there's anyone busier at the moment, it's the Knicks' captain, Alan Houston. In the face of Ewing's injury, Houston can be said to have the Knicks on his shoulders this season, and at this time, he has some other things to do in addition to his own training, such as communicating with players, especially those who have not had playoff experience.

Mo Xi was thrown out to buy coffee by everyone, and just as he was about to go back, he found that captain Alan Houston was already sitting on the side, with two cups of coffee on the table, seemingly waiting for him.

When Mo Xi hesitated to sit down, Alan Houston spoke, "Mo, sit down, let's talk." ”

Mo Xi was a little stunned, the last time someone talked to him like this was Mo Liyu, and then it was the violent beating because of alcoholism.

Mo Xi sat down tremblingly with two large bags of coffee.

Alan Houston took a sip of coffee, put on a look that he thought was very kind, and said: "Don't be so nervous, I just want to talk to you, after all, the playoffs are coming, you have never had this experience, I'm worried that you will be a little uncomfortable." ”

"Pat told me a little bit, and he said that at first, I was probably going to be very uncomfortable with that intensity, just like I didn't get used to the rhythm of the league at all. ”

Alan Houston nodded, shook his head again, and said, "It's almost, but it's far from it." The playoffs are a battlefield for men. ”

Mo Xi's cheeks were slightly red, is there any other way to say this?

Houston continued: "Going home or winning, it's like playing in college league, except that the playoffs aren't just more intense, you have to be aware of everything. You have to play with a murderous mentality, either kill your opponent or be killed by your opponent. As he spoke, Houston's eyes were bloodshot.

Mo Xi nodded, when everyone around you is emphasizing the same thing with you in the same tone, then, there is no doubt that the real situation is definitely more intense than this. Men's battlefield? It's like people in ancient times, hunting wild beasts, either starving to death, or being bitten to death by wild beasts, or, just to live, only a man's battlefield.

Houston continued: "And, the first game was the Heat. I ask you, what would you do if someone punched you? ”

Mo Xi was a little confused, why did he jump so much, but he still thought about it carefully and said, "Maybe, I'll see who it is before ......"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Houston "No, you should just punch back, that's how we get along with the Heat." It's nothing to fight, but you have to win. ”

Mo Xi was a little weak-hearted, speaking of which, he had seen group fights or something, but he really hadn't done it.

Houston smiled and said to him: "I believe you, with what I know about you, when that time comes, you will probably be the third to go up, because the first one is Johnson, you can't fight, and the second is me." Don't feel like it's something wrong, it's part of the game. ”

"From the beginning of the '96 to '97 season, we met almost every playoff, more diligent than the Bulls, and every time we had to play to the tiebreaker, during which we made a lot of friends, just like last year, P-J Brown provoked trouble, and we pressed that, Mourning also wanted to come up and help, but was pulled aside by Johnson to talk alone, there was no room to fight back, when he played, he was very fierce, and the fight was a real thing."

Listening to Houston reminiscing about the past in an excited tone, Mo Xi sighed a little, looking at a polite person, how could he feel so violent.

As if to see through Mo Xi's thoughts, Houston said, "Little ghost, don't forget, I'm from the Pistons, and I've been under Pat Riley. So I say to you, here's a battlefield for men, if you're not ready, and you still feel like you're just a nursing child, don't play, if you're not conscious, what are you going to win? ”

The fierce tone made Mo Xi sweat inexplicably, and he only felt that his scalp was numb, as if countless small needles were pricking.

Houston elegantly drank the coffee, wiped his mouth and stood up and walked out, while saying to Mo Xi: "Settle my account, besides, the coffee you bought is cold, buy it again, hurry up, everyone is waiting." ”

Mo Xi was speechless for a while. However, Mo Xi looked at the direction of Houston's departure, and there was a little yearning in his heart, and he really wanted to see what the playoffs were like soon.

In this way, the playoffs of '99 are about to begin, and a much-talked-about playoff journey has begun, with many long-lasting episodes.

Everyone is strong, it's just that the winner is stronger.