"The Battle of Tianwang Mountain!"

2013 NBA Playoffs, Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Sacramento Kings, away to San Antonio Spurs.

The Battle of Tennoyama.

"Coach Zhang, this battle of Tianwang Mountain has always been considered the most important game in the NBA's seven-game series. Why is there such a realization? Can you tell us about it? ”

In the previous game between the Kings and the Spurs, due to Gu Yu's ban and the lack of suspense in the game, Chinese TV did not broadcast it live.

This choice made many Chinese fans, especially Gu Yu's fans, angry enough.

In the regular season, you say that there are many games in a day, and you also have to take care of the fans of other teams, and you can't just play the games of one team, which is understandable.

But in the playoffs, the number of games per day is limited, and the more you go to the next day, the fewer games you play, and the time is basically divergent. By this time, your Chinese TV station still doesn't broadcast the Kings game?

Don't want the ratings??

However, it turned out that China TV's previous decision was absolutely correct.

Without Gu Yu and Cousins, the Kings are not facing the Clippers this time, but not a team that will suddenly collapse on its own for no apparent reason.

They're facing the Spurs.

Under the Spurs' offense and defense, the Kings were powerless in Game 4. After losing two home games in a row, the Kings have been pushed to the edge of the cliff.

1-3, every game that follows, is a match point in the series.

"Because in a best-of-seven series, unless it's a sweep, it's going to be at least the fifth."

In the face of Yoga's question, Director Zhang patiently explained: "Before the fifth game, how many situations are there? Let's list it a little, in fact, it is not difficult to exhaust. ”

On the screen, the director was also attentive, and immediately summarized and listed the possible victories and defeats in the series, and with the words of the previous guide, the importance of the battle of Tianwang Mountain was clearly shown in front of the fans.

"You see, if it's 2-2, that is, the two sides are tied, then whoever wins in the fifth game will get the match point of the series. All you need to win one more match in the next match will advance to the next round. This psychological advantage is very great, and if you grasp it well, the odds of winning are very high. ”

Zhang guided: "And if it is 1-3, or 3-1, then the team with a big score lead, as long as it wins Tianwang Mountain, it will be directly promoted." If the team that is behind by a large score wins Tianwang Mountain, the gap by a large score will change from 1 to 3 to 2 to 3. ”

"Is there a big difference?" Yoga asked.

"Of course it's a big difference! Don't underestimate the gap in this victory, it gives people a completely different psychological feeling! ”

Director Zhang Zhengse said: "Look at the difference in numbers, 1 to 3, that is to be crushed, or in the words of you young people now, to be hanged." The strength of the two teams does not seem to be on the same level at all, and if they play another 10,000 games, they are more likely to lose. ”

"And what if it's 2-3? The lagging side can tell itself in their hearts: lose one more game just because of bad luck! If we score a certain goal, maybe we are ahead! And so on, as long as there is such a bottom in the heart, in terms of momentum, it will not be completely overpowered. ”

"Indeed, in the competitive sports arena, momentum is still very important." Yoga nodded.

"So this game is critical, either the Spurs go straight to the line. The next round is the Western Conference Finals, and if the Spurs advance 4-1 in the semifinals, they will have a big psychological advantage. You see that they swept the Lakers in the first round, and then a big score in the second round, can they think that they have almost no opponents in the West? ”

Zhang continued: "And if the Kings can win, the mentality can be well adjusted. Then they will have a home game, a series, and all three home games will be lost, which is a relatively low probability, and they have a good chance of winning that home field. Then when the time comes, it will be 3 to 3, everyone will return to the same starting line, everyone can win, and everything will be fair again! ”

There is some truth to it.

Coach Zhang is worthy of being one of the best basketball commentators in China, and his remarks are quite thorough, and the situation of the teams on both sides has been taken into account, so that people can understand it as soon as they hear it.

But at the same time, Kings fans also understood two things.

First, falling behind 1-3 is not the end of the world. As long as Tianwang Mountain is won, there is a high probability that the two sides can return to the same running line in the next game.

Second, Tianwang Mountain, the Kings ......

"There is no room for error!"

"Bang bang bang...... Call! ”

On the field, the warm-up of the players on both sides is nearing the end.

"Whew......!"

"Yo, it feels good~!"

Gu Yu was still wearing his protective mask, and although the injury on the bridge of his nose did not affect his athleticism and performance, if he already had a fracture, if he touched it again, it would not be a joke. At the strong request of the team doctor, Gu Yu was still in front of his mask.

However, the disadvantages of this mask are also obvious, Gu Yu's vision, feel, and breathing have all been affected.

Although in the NBA-level league, the workmanship and design of these protective masks are already at the top level in the world. Countless sports scientists have studied for an unknown number of years, and the effects of these masks on the player's vision and breathing have been reduced to a minimum. Otherwise, stars like Hamilton and LeBron James would not continue to kill all sides with masks.

But sudden changes can bring about some changes. Fortunately, after the baptism of the series with the Clippers, Gu Yu now feels much better about this mask.

"This feeling, isn't it to kill our Spurs!"

After completing a mid-range shot, the basketball entered the net with a crisp hollow, Gu Yu was feeling the shooting touch from the tips of his fingers, and wanted to remember this perfect feeling thoroughly with his body and give full play to it in a short game.

Behind him, Parker's voice rang out.

“…… Mr. Tony, what are you going to cut my hair today?? ”

In the face of Parker's obvious provocation, Gu Yu was not to be outdone, and turned around and threw out a haircut terrier, Parker and Gu Yu were also familiar with each other, so they naturally immediately understood this Chinese terrier, and they were embarrassed, and Ginobili, who was passing behind him, laughed directly.

"Hahahaha, Mr. Tony...... Hahaha......! Cousin can yes, I'm Manu! Mr. Tony! ”

Ginobili laughed for a while, grinned and reached out to pat Parker's shoulder and said, "How's the business lately??" Do you need me to introduce you to some guests? What technician are you? Hahahaha......"

“…… Don't be complacent, with your hair, you're not qualified to talk to me as a barber! ”

Parker was so angry that he couldn't do it, but he didn't forget to fight back, and the smile on Ginobili's face that he said was instantly retracted, and he was speechless all of a sudden.

"Hey~hey~hey~~~"

Behind Ginobili, a black hand behind the scenes stretched out out out of nowhere, and two fingers pinched the Mediterranean Sea above Ginobili's head, and with a hard pull, the painful Ginobili jumped up directly.

“…… Timmy, come over to me! I'm going to catch you like a bat today!! ”

"Hahaha......"

Although it was an away game, although it was the battle of Tianwang Mountain, although it was a cruel night to either win or go home.

But the good atmosphere within the Spurs team still made the Kings players laugh out loud.

In the midst of laughter, the players from both sides warmed up, shook hands with each other for a while, and returned to the locker room, waiting for the game to start shortly after.

The game is the game, and the private relationship is the private relationship, two different things.

Most NBA players can still distinguish this.

Except, perhaps, Fisher and Matt Barnes.

Well...... And Kobe Bryant and Malone.

…… and Ray Allen and Rondo......

"Hahaha, everyone should have heard it just now, the conversation between the players on both sides recorded in our live microphone, the Kings and the Spurs are really the two teams with the best atmosphere in the NBA league, this atmosphere and friendly feeling are really enviable!"

After laughing for a while, he suddenly seemed to remember something, and looked at Director Zhang beside him and said, "By the way, Director Zhang, before this game, I believe you also saw the news." It is said that at the end of the last game, Tony Parker went to his cousin Gu Yu and said, "Gu Yu is like Westbrook, the reason why the Kings and the Thunder are absolutely unable to beat the Spurs." What does this phrase mean? What do you think? Could it be a counter-strategy, or a means to try to influence Gu Yu's mentality? ”

"Honestly, I don't think it's a mental trick."

Director Zhang Zhengse said: "This is a fact. ”

"Oh? How so? Yoga asked.

"First of all, after the fourth game, the Spurs players didn't just ask their cousin Gu Yu to say these words. They also each found some other Kings players to talk trash about, focusing on targets such as Terrek Evans and Jason Thompson. ”

Zhang guided: "These two young men are the most sensitive among the Kings players, and they are also the most susceptible to these off-the-board moves. I think the Spurs players are talking trash to them in order to disturb their mentality. But Gu Yu? Do you look at the young man's look like the eldest and my second, like someone who will be affected by this kind of thing?? ”

"Uh...... Not really. Yoga shook his head.

"So!"

Director Zhang nodded: "I think Parker is telling the truth, there is no provocation or extraneous move, and if you analyze it carefully...... Oh yo yo! It's time to kick off! The race is about to begin!! ”

On the field, the referee blew a whistle.

Tianwang Mountain, life and death battle, the game begins!