On April 18, 2015, U.S. time, the first round of the NBA playoffs finally officially started under the expectation of basketball fans around the world.

The Chicago Bulls, who are fourth in the East, sit at the Union Center and take on the challenge of the Toronto Raptors. This is the most suspenseful matchup in the Eastern Conference, and the strength of the two teams is almost the same.

However, the course of the game was unimaginable, and the Bulls, who have always been defense-oriented, exploded into strong offensive strength at home. Jimmy. Butler shot 8-of-14 from the field, scoring 25 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 block. And Derek, who has been playing poorly in the regular season. Not to be outdone, Rose scored 23 points, 7 assists and 2 steals on 9-of-16 shooting.

The two big back-up occasions made the Bulls show a blatant offense. On the other hand, the two cores of the Raptors, Demar. DeRozan and Kyle. Lowry is habitually sluggish as soon as he arrives in the playoffs. DeRozan was alternately marked by Butler and Dunleavy to shoot just 6-of-20 from the field. Lowry was even more miserable to hand over a 2-of-10 shooting. In the fourth quarter, the two cores of the Raptors were unable to score under the Bulls' suffocating defense. Johnson, Patrick. Patterson and others played well on the bench, but to no avail.

In the end, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Toronto Raptors 102-86 at home to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Canadian media, which had responded enthusiastically to the playoffs, was poured cold water on their heads, and they didn't know what to comment on for a while.

The second game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors was played at Oracle Stadium in Oakland, and the game that was seen as a clear difference between strength and weakness was played extremely anxiously. The two sides did not decide the winner until the last moment, relying on Stephen. Curry's decisive three-pointer gave the Warriors a hard-fought 106-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at home.

Anthony. Davis showed his strength as a new generation of superstars, and in the face of the Warriors' dedicated strict defense, he still slashed 35 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks on 13-of-23 shooting, beating Drummond. Green & Andrew. Bogut's interior defense. At the same time, Quincy, who was only promoted to the starting line-up at the end of the season. Ponteside also played well, with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals.

On the Warriors' side, Stephen. Curry's lethality is still unstoppable, although he only shot 4 of 13 from three-point range, he strengthened his mid-range attack, contributing 34 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals on 13-of-25 shooting; Clay. Thompson didn't play well on 6-of-17 shooting, but the rest of the starting three gave the coolies a lot of support, especially on the defensive end.

It is worth mentioning that Norris from the Heat traded past. Kerr played 34 minutes and had eight points, three rebounds and six assists. Although he didn't start, it can be seen that the Pelicans uniform team values him.

After those two games, the nation's media attention shifted to Game 3, the upcoming matchup between the Heat and the Wizards, which will be broadcast live by ESPN.

"Ell, guys, I don't think you need me to say anything more this time." In the home locker room of the American Airlines Arena, Dwyan. Wade clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention, "This is the eleventh playoff trip of my career, and I hope I can still do my best with you this time." Besides, if you don't work hard, the meal that Union and I made will not be in vain. ”

There was laughter in the locker room, and Wade knew how to adjust the mood of the team. He's not the kind of leader who wants to be dominant, but he won't allow his teammates not to give their best in the playoffs.

"Add, get ready for John. Did Wall learn a hard lesson? Wade looked at Addison, who was sitting next to him with headphones on, and the Chinese point guard smiled and gave him a thumbs up.

"Alright, guys......" Wade stood in the middle of the locker room and raised his right arm. The Heat players gathered around, all raising their arms and putting their arms together.

"Listen to me, take Chris's ...... Kill the Washingtonians for me!! ”

"Kill the Washingtonians !!"

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"Don't you want to predict the winner, Clyde?" Bill sitting on the live broadcast seat. Wharton asked his old partner, "Your predictions have always been accurate, much more accurate than Charles's." ”

"No, I can't make a prediction this time." Drexler shook his head, "You know, Beal, these two teams are pretty much the same thing, even more so in the playoffs. The Wizards and the Heat both have veterans and great youngsters, so all I can say is that it's going to be a really good series. ”

Addison was also getting his first taste of the atmosphere at home in the playoffs, with all Miami fans wearing white home T-shirts. As the players from both sides walked to the court, the Heat fans all stood up and erupted in high-pitched and enthusiastic shouts.

The starting line-ups of both sides have been played on the big screen at the scene: the Wizards' starting point is center Marcin. Gortat, big forward**.Hilario, small forward Paulo. Pierce, shooting guard Bradley. Beal and point guard John. Wall.

The Heat's starter is center Hassan. Whiteside, power forward Udonis. Haslem, small forward Ruhr. Deng, shooting guard Dwyane. Wade and point guard Addison. Quiet.

"How many times have we met this season, first grade?" John. Wall looked at Addison, whose expression was as calm as water, "Are you ready?" From here, you will see the real me. ”

The Heat and the Wizards belong to the same Southeast Division, and they will meet several times in the regular season alone, and through these matchups, Addison has generally understood Wall's technical characteristics. Of course, all he knew was John during the regular season. Wall.

"You all know that I want a game that is absolutely fair and free of any insidiousness...... "The referee walked to the center of the court with the basketball in hand, telling the players of both teams the same rules. Then he was between the two big men and threw the basketball in his hand high into the air.

"Jump Ball!! Whiteside defeated Marsin. Gortat, the ball is on the Heat's side!! "Bill. As always, Wharton let his voice echo the high atmosphere of the start of the game, "Viewers watching the live broadcast, now you can pick up the popcorn and Coke in your hands, give up talking on the phone with your lover or loved ones, and devote yourself to the game!" I can vouch for it with my reputation, it's going to be a race that you can't help but shout for! ”

The cheers in the American Airlines arena were much longer than ever, and instead of boredom him, Addison's ears were filled with more clarity and focus. Perhaps this is the advantage of the so-called home atmosphere......

John. Wall stood in front of the three-point line and waited for Addison, and now Wall was several times more wary of Addison than his defensive position in the first game of the regular season.

"The first offense, Addison, didn't choose to come by himself, he handed over the basketball!" Drexler looked at the Chinese point guard's passing target, "It's in Wade's hands, it's a safe choice!" ”

'The Flash' held the basketball in his waist and abdomen, and faced Bradley in the standard three-threat move. Bill. Bradley, who entered the league in 2012. Beal has been steadily improving, firmly occupying the Wizards' starting point guard position, but his desire to guard Wade in playoff form is not real, especially when Wade is physically fit and unaffected by injury.

A tentative step with his left leg was taken, but Beal did not waver, still holding his defensive position. The second time he took a tentative step, Wade also took advantage of the situation to make a feint to lift the basketball. Bill struggled to judge, and followed him to raise his center of gravity and force a step.

'The Flash' immediately took advantage of the situation to break through and cut into the box close to his opponent's body. Beal couldn't keep up with his first move and was thrown out of half a position, but he chased after Wade with his younger body. Unfortunately, after chasing two steps, Bill had to stop, because Haslem had a timely cover to block his steps.

Wade, who shook off the chasing defense, did not dribble more and went directly to Marsin. Gortat's defense threw the basketball high, and the movement didn't look fast, but it didn't make the Wizards players have time to block.

“de！！！ A sideways throw scores!! "Bill. Wharton nodded appreciatively, "This shot showed Dwyan's skill and confidence, and he threw the ball into the net from a 7-foot Gortat!! ”

"The Heat's first score in the playoffs came from a shot from the 'Flash'! That's what the league's top scorers do! As a shooting guard who was almost on par with Jordan back then, Drexler was also happy with Wade's performance, "A big thing to watch in this game is how Dwyane is in shape, and if he keeps his current touch, then the Wizards must be careful...... Their flank defense is likely to suffer a devastating blow. ”