Chapter 810: A Season of the Legend
Yiyang, Hayward, and Stevens, the greatest trio in the history of the Bulldogs, created a dramatic game day in the NBA league.
Hayward's loss to Yiyang and Stevens' defeat of the Golden State Warriors occurred at the same time, allowing the Dallas Mavericks to reach the top of the regular season standings with a 72-9 record!
After a whole season of struggle, the Golden State Warriors, who have played an incredible record, were stunned. With 70 wins but still second in the league, the Warriors have undoubtedly become a joke in the hearts of fans these days.
But everyone knows that if these two teams with 70 wins in the regular season can't win the championship, that's the biggest joke. However, in such a situation, there is destined to be a team that will become the laughing stock of everyone!
"We were good enough in the regular season and now we're all focused on the playoffs." At the post-game press conference between the Warriors and the Celtics, Steve. Kerr looked like he didn't care about the loss.
However, everyone knew that he just "looked" less concerned. If Kerr really didn't care, he wouldn't have to fight the Celtics with the full lineup to the end today. After all, whether this game is lost or not will not have much impact on the Warriors' record.
First in the West, then play Jazz or Rockets. Second in the West, he played against the Grizzlies. With Conley and Gasol Jr. both sidelined with injuries, dropping to the Grizzlies, who are second in the West, may still be an easier way to advance. So whether it's first or second, it won't hinder the Warriors' playoff progress.
Therefore, Cole said that he didn't care, and it was complete nonsense. This guy is looking for himself to go down the stairs.
"What do you think of the Warriors, who have a franchise-record of 71 wins, but are still in second place?" The reporters were unrelenting, and the alternative method was to provoke Cole.
"It's not important to be second, it's important that we played 70+ wins. The important thing is that we're going to make a big difference in the playoffs. Cole spread his hands, he didn't even know how fake his smile was.
How can you feel about being number two? Of course, he is angry and unwilling!
Carlisle, on the other hand, faces the camera with a smile on his face. Can you not laugh? After battling the Warriors for an entire season, they finally retained the first spot in the regular season. This moment can make Carlisle wait.
"Congratulations to Coach Carlisle for overtaking the Amazing Warriors as the regular season draws to a close. This season, the Mavericks and Warriors are in charge of almost the entire league. I don't think there's anyone in the playoffs who can match you. By the time it comes to the Western Conference Finals, do you think your team will be able to win against the Warriors? ”
"Everyone knows that our goal is to win three in a row! What more can I say? Isn't it a bit too false if I say we're going to lose? Carlisle didn't shy away from saying his goal, a three-in-a-row title. If anyone can stop the calf, then go ahead! Including the Golden State Warriors!
After this game, the pattern of the West is basically fixed except for the eighth place.
On April 13, the final game of the NBA regular season. The Warriors and Grizzlies started the rehearsal for their series ahead of schedule, and the result was that the Grizzlies, who were short of major generals, simply didn't have much to do with the Warriors. The Warriors won easily, but it didn't help.
Because of the Mavericks, the game went very smoothly as well. Carlisle and Popovich both had a "tacit understanding" of sending a full bench lineup to give the main players a chance to rest. In the last three minutes of the game, Carlisle let Yiyang and Delong fight a little, and easily took the victory of this "practice match" and continued to press on the Warriors.
With that, all 82 battles of the NBA regular season in the 15-16 season have come to an end. This year, for the first time in NBA history, there were two teams with 70 wins in a single season at the same time. And the Dallas Mavericks have also become the only team in NBA history to achieve 70+ wins in two consecutive seasons.
This achievement, so that the reputation of the Dallas Mavericks, has slightly overshadowed the legendary bulls of the year.
"If the Mavericks can pull off a three-game winning streak this year, then I can guarantee it. Their historical status will be on par with the Chicago Bulls in the 90s! ”
Of course, neither the Mavericks nor the Warriors can beat Kobe Bryant today. The edge of Bryant's final fight of his career. The lovely Hayward and Utah Jazz, the momentum of Kobe's final battle, completely overwhelmed them. Faced with the retirement of one of the world's greatest stars, the Jazz seem destined to be a foil.
Bryant scored 60 points in the final game of his career to end his career perfectly. But who knows that Kobe's 60 points also made the Jazz's efforts for a season go to waste.
In the last two games of the regular season, the Jazz lost to Yiyang and Kobe Bryant. The Houston Rockets managed to fight back and grab the last ticket to the playoffs.
What else can Hayward say? He could only consider himself unlucky. In the last game, Yiyang had 43 points and 8 assists to destroy the Jazz. Today, in front of fans all over the world, Kobe Bryant won a full house with an even more exaggerated performance of 60 points. As for the Jazz, how many people care if they make the playoffs? The only thing people want to see is Yiyang and Kobe.
In this league, there are teams that may play a supporting role. A thought popped into Hayward's mind that he didn't want to be a supporting character anymore. He also wants to be like Yiyang and Kobe, and get his own honor under the watchful eye.
Leaving Will you join Stevens' Green Army or Yiyang's Blue Army? But Hayward didn't think about it, and he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. Salt Lake City, the place where he was trained. He didn't plan to run away with his tail between his legs......
"It's going to be a legendary season, Charles. The end of a generation of legends is also the rise of a generation of legends! ”
Although no names were named, everyone knew who the two people O'Neill was referring to. Except for Yiyang, who can be compared with Kobe?
After the game on his side, Yiyang also sent a text message to Kobe. Gradually, those formidable opponents are slowly disappearing. Gradually, this alliance is increasingly controlled by young people like Yiyang.
Kobe's retirement performance brought a great shock to Yiyang, and the whole world watched a person perform, what a great achievement!
Yiyang really hopes that when he retires one day, he can enjoy such treatment......
Of course, Yiyang did not forget to comfort his good brother Hayward. In the last two key games, the Mavericks and Lakers met them, and the Jazz were really unlucky. If the Jazz change two opponents, maybe they will have one of the top eight in the West now. And the Rockets, who have Howard and Harden, are bound to be pushed to the forefront.
"Don't be discouraged, man, let's continue to practice this summer. If you don't succeed next season, I'll join the Jazz! Although Yiyang's comfort text message was a joke, it still amused Hayward.
Abandon? What are you kidding, too? Iron Will, you never know what it means to give up. This season, let's just send a parting gift to Kobe Bryant as a whole team.
As for the Houston Rockets, who were lucky enough to steal the eighth spot from the Jazz, they met the Mavericks in the first round, and their good luck ended there.
There are records, there are tears, there are smiles, and there is blood. The 15-16 NBA regular season is definitely the most legendary season in NBA history. Even years later, fans will smile when they mention it.
But the regular season has ended, and the Mavericks' journey to three consecutive championships has officially begun.