Chapter 510: Gambling is like life
The Mavericks' winning streak ends! San Antonio Spurs won the first game of the Western Conference Finals! ”
"MVP was finally picked off the horse, and GDP broke Yiyang's rule!"
"The duel of the Silent Ones, Kowai. Leonard goes first! ”
"Tracy. McGrady: Marvel at Yiyang's performance, but we're stronger. ”
The news pushed on the mobile phone is all about the Spurs defeating the Mavericks. The aging San Antonio Spurs beat the Mavericks at home, which undoubtedly made Spurs fans feel incredibly comfortable. The Mavericks and the Spurs are mortal enemies, and the defeat that Yiyang gave to the Spurs at Christmas is now getting revenge. On top of that, Leonard, the future star of the Spurs, played a performance that was not inferior to Yiyang at all.
From the team to the individual, from the process to the result. The Spurs' victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals can be described as perfect. From the first second of the opening to the final whistle of the game, the Spurs controlled the game and kept the Mavericks from turning over.
The Mavericks, who had been so smashed-up in the playoffs, finally met a tough opponent, which naturally caused an uproar in the media. The Spurs proved to the world that the Dallas Mavericks and their MVP are not invincible.
"It's so competitive in the West, and to be honest, whoever makes it to the Finals makes it to the Finals. But it's a pity that only one of the two excellent teams can get this opportunity. The palms and backs of the hands are full of meat, but for now, the Dallas calves are more than lucky. ”
On the day after Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, TNT TV created a special program dedicated to the event. Reggie. Miller, Charles. Barkley, Shaquille. O'Neill, Kenny. Smith and Chris. Webb and other stars were all in attendance, and the lineup of this show was unprecedentedly strong. Throughout the show, they only talked about one topic - the Western Conference Finals!
Watching the show's ratings continue to rise, the management of TNT TV is probably smiling. The ratings of this show are good not because of the retired stars, but because of the Mavericks and Spurs, because of Yiyang. It's their popularity that makes this show attract much attention!
"You said both teams qualified for the finals? No Charles, I think you must be somehow wrong. Let me give you a rundown of what guys play with the Dallas Mavericks. Chris. Kaman, the No. 6 rookie in '03, was unpopular in the United States, so he had to become a German citizen and play for the German national team. He had only one playoff experience before his career, and as a mainstay of the Clippers at the time, he averaged only 10 points and 8 rebounds per game in the playoffs. In the two seasons before joining the Mavericks, they only played a total of 79 games in total, and they were extremely prone to injury. Dirk. Nowitzki, he's a legend indeed. But alas, this season's Dirk can only be described as mediocre. Age and injuries have taken the 'chariot' out of steam. It's as if you put a World War II Tiger tank into modern warfare, it's definitely vulnerable. Sean. Marion, who was in elementary school when he entered the league to play. If such an old guy can still get a starting spot outside of the Mavericks, I'll write my name backwards. Vince. Carter, the player who used to dunk the most. This kind of player has one thing in common, that is, they can only live by the glory they once had, and their fame is far greater than their strength! Carter is still averaging 11 points per game, but if it weren't for Yi, God knows if he would have averaged double-digit points per game. ”
O'Neill pulled out a manuscript and gushed a bunch of things. Webb spread his hands, dazed.
"And then? What are you trying to express, Shaq? ”
"Good question, Chris, the next thing is the point, take note of it. The lineup of the Mavericks is not ranked in the whole league! There is only one reason why they were able to miraculously finish third in the West and miraculously reach the division finals in the strong West! Not because they've stepped on shit all season, but because they have Yi, the second-youngest MVP in the league after Rose! The top eight teams in the West will take out any team, and the lineup is stronger than the Mavericks. The Mavericks have relied on this superstar to get to where they are now, and if it had been ten years ago, there would have been nothing wrong with that. But times are different now, and leading a team to the finals or even win the O'Brien Cup is no different from dreaming! The Dallas Mavericks have touched their ceiling and taken it to the next level? No, the Mavericks' lineup simply can't support them in doing so. After becoming a commentator, O'Neill, who wore a suit and glasses, seemed to be serious, and his words seemed to be reasonable.
Even Cuban has to admit that the Mavericks' roster this season has not lived up to expectations, while their results have exceeded expectations. However, no matter how strong Yiyang is, he also has a limit. In the first round, Yiyang was able to use his superstar strength to dismantle the seriously "biased" grizzly bears. In the second round, the same single-core led the team, and the Mavericks' role players played better, which also allowed Yiyang to win a big victory in the face of Durant.
But the Spurs, they have neither a shortage of superstars nor a team. Even the white-haired old man sitting on the sidelines was a big threat. Yiyang is not facing Duncan alone, nor is it the Leonard who is as silent as himself. What he needs to face is the threat of the entire Spurs. From players to coaches, from starters to substitutes, there is a threat from everyone. And the support that Yiyang can get from his teammates is very limited.
"I disagree with you, Shaq. You say the Spurs are so much better than the Mavericks, but what did the Spurs win yesterday? It's not about the wholeness you say, but the three-point shot that plays at a super level! If a team can shoot up to 50% of their three-pointers in a single game, they can win regardless of whether the opponent is a Maverick or not! So, your argument simply doesn't hold water, because it's impossible for the Spurs to shoot 50 percent from three-point range every game. Unless, God really put on the Spurs jersey. "Barkley and O'Neal went toe-to-toe with several other superstars in the background.
"You'll always love to raise the bar with me, Charles. Whatever I say, you will contradict me. ”
"That's right, Shaq, because every word that comes out of your fat lips is unreliable." Not to be outdone, Barkley's eyes became vicious.
Of course, the ratings of the show are also rising under the war of words between the two old rivals.
"Don't make a big deal about it, Charles, have you forgotten what a donkey's butt tastes like?" O'Neill released a ruthless move and directly stepped on the pain point of Barkley's life.
"Because of the smell of the donkey's butt, I don't dare to underestimate anyone, especially those players from China."
Barkley and O'Neal looked at each other, and lightning seemed to have sparked in their sights. Reggie sitting between the two. Miller stood up very sensibly, and it was better not to be in the middle at this time.
"God, I was almost roasted by the burning gaze of these two guys! Hey, could it be that you're all Kryptonians with radiant eyes? "Reggie. Miller made a joke to ease the strong smell of gunpowder.
"Don't talk Reggie, this is a war between me and that ugly bastard! Last time, I lost on a bet. Since then, I've never dared to bet on the show again. But today, I think I'll have to get up from where I fell! Do you dare to bet me Shaq, or do you want the world to know you're a coward? Barkley raised an eyebrow as a way to provoke O'Neal.
"What am I afraid of? Afraid of someone who kissed the ass of a donkey? What do you want to bet on Charles? I've got you covered. ”
The ratings of the show soared to the highest level of the year, and Barkley and O'Neal made a great contribution to the TV station!
"If the Mavericks lose tomorrow or can't come up with a double-double, then I'll ......"
"You're going to put on a wig, show your big belly, and give us a hawaiian hula dance?" Without waiting for Barkley to finish, O'Neal offered his own terms.
"Hahaha, there's no way he could do that. God, what a picture that would be! Everyone in the studio burst into laughter. But Barkley looked serious, thought for a few seconds, and slammed the table.
"I accept your terms, Shaq!"
Suddenly, fans all over the world who were watching the show let out a cry of amazement. Not only did the Mavericks have to win, but Yiyang also had to get a double-double. Without one of these two conditions, Barkley will be disgraced and thrown home. In the eyes of the fans, Barkley's hula is a set!
"And what are you going to do if the Spurs lose?"
"There's no way the Spurs can't lose, the GDP has been in the league since I was playing, and they're going to lose to a third-year Chinese guard? No kidding, Charles. There are countless great names that have fallen to the Spurs, and there is no shortage of this one! Compared to Barkley's seriousness, O'Neal looked relaxed. San Antonio Spurs, that's a team that has beaten the "OK Combination" twice. Is this current Mavericks stronger than the Lakers at the OK time? But the current Spurs are not weaker than they were back then.
"You haven't answered my question yet, what are you going to do if the Spurs lose?" Barkley was unrelenting, at first he and O'Neal raised the bar just for the effect of the show, but now, the desire to win buried deep in his heart seems to make him serious.
"What do you want me to do? Do you want me to take off my suit and drape the Chinese flag to explain the game here? ”
"That's it, Shaq."
"What?"
"It's settled, if the Spurs lose. In the third game of the Western Conference Finals, you take off your tight suit, wear the Chinese flag naked, and narrate the whole game in the studio. I think the TV station will definitely give you a promotion and a raise. ”
Webb, Miller and Smith were all stunned, and O'Neal and Barkley were too big to play this time. Hula and vacuum draped in the Chinese flag. Either of these two images will make people think about it.
"I know the quality of the Spurs, Charles. Now, you should hurry up and find a wig that suits you. ”
"I know your strength, Shaq. You're as strong as my hair! Barkley replied without flinching.
"Click!" Seeing this, Yiyang turned off the TV. He pushed open the door to Carlisle's office and walked onto the empty basketball court.
"Go to bed, baby, it's not too early." Sending a text message to Vignary, Yiyang took out a basketball from the iron frame and walked onto the court alone.
"Knock, knock, knock......" In the huge training hall, there is only the sound of basketball and the wooden floor colliding......
Does O'Neill look like a Chinese flag? Yes, it's interesting.