Chapter Seventy-Seven: Attribution of Awards

The Bucks lost to the 76ers by an overall score of 1-4, and the 76ers advanced to the second round.

The Cavaliers are still battling the Hawks, and the second round will start as soon as May 2.

On April 24, the league announced the 2016-17 Defensive Team of the Year:

Team of the Year: First Team: Patrick Beverley (Rockets), Zhang Zifeng (76ers), Kawhi Leonard (Spurs), Draymond Green (Warriors), Rudy Gobert (Jazz)

Second Team: Chris Paul (Grizzlies), Danny Green (Spurs), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Andre Roberson (Thunder), Anthony Davis (Pelicans)

2016-17 Team of the Season:

First Formation: Harden (Rockets), Zhang Zifeng (76), James (Cavaliers), Kawhi Leonard (Spurs), Anthony Davis (Pelicans)

Second team: Curry (Warriors), Thomas Jr. (Celtics), Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Durant (Warriors), Gobert (Jazz)

On April 25, the league successively announced the awards of the regular season:

2016-17 Coach of the Year Award Winner: 76ers coach Brett Brown. Brown

Best Defensive Player: Green (Warriors)

Most Improved Player: Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

Best No. 6: Gordon (Rockets)

Rookie of the Year: Brogdon (Bucks)

Best Teammate Award: Nowitzki (Mavericks)

Best Fighter: Beverley (Rockets)

Best Assists: Green, Curry and Durant

Best Cover Award: Zhang Zifeng blocks Harden

Best Slam Dunk: Oladipo

Sportsmanship Award: Walker (Hornets)

Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill Russell

Community Care Assistance Award: Thomas (Celtic)

Sag Strong Award: Monty Williams

Best Lore Award: Zhang Zifeng Lore Spurs

When the league announced the winners of these awards, there was little dissent. But when the regular season Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner was Westbrook, there was a huge reaction.

Barkley criticized directly in an interview, "Since Zhang Zifeng doesn't have this award, the judges are really blind." You must know that Zhang Zifeng is stronger than Westbrook in all aspects. And now he has helped the 76ers reach the second round, what about Westbrook, what else does he have besides a triple-double? ”

Reggie. Miller also commented, "I really don't understand, what are the selection criteria for this year's MVP? All I can say is a joke. ”

Kobe Bryant also said, "Although I admire Westbrook, I think Zhang Zifeng deserves this award even more this year!" ”

Brett. Brown also said in an interview, "Damn, just because Westbrook is American and Zhang Zifeng is Chinese." That's why Zhang Zifeng was defeated, this is racial discrimination. This is a disgrace to those judges! ”

Rajan. Rondo also hugged his teammates and said, "Look at Zhang Zifeng's score, look at Zhang Zifeng's help in the team, I can't imagine why Zhang Zifeng can't be elected." ”

A large group of people shouted for Zhang Zifeng, and many reporters came to interview Zhang Zifeng.

In the face of many reporters, Zhang Zifeng calmly shouted, "I'm sorry, who to choose is the matter of those judges." All I can do is try to do my job and help the team win! ”

"Will you regret losing the election? Of course, everyone wants to be recognized for their efforts. ”

"What do you think of Westbrook's award? Well, he's got good stats, a lot of triple-doubles this season. ”

"Next season? I will use my strength to conquer those judges and vote for me! ”

"We're going to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the next round, they're a strong team and we need to take it very seriously. Okay, thanks for the interview, I'm going to start training! ”

Walking into the training hall, Zhang Zifeng kicked the trash can.

Joke, losing an important award, anyone will be happy.

Damn American supremacism!

Damn racism!

Zhang Zifeng thought indignantly that next season, Lao Tzu must beat everyone, so that even if they don't like Lao Tzu anymore, they will pinch their noses and choose me!

Missing the Most Valuable Player award in the regular season, Zhang Zifeng suppressed his anger and trained.

The next round will be against the Cavaliers, who eliminated themselves last season.

The Cavaliers, who have the No. 1 active player, are stronger this year than last year, and they have recruited De Williams and sharpshooter Korver in the season, and they are definitely one of the championship contenders this year.

If the 76ers want to reach the Finals, they must first beat the Cavaliers.

Now in the 76ers' favor, the Cavaliers are still fighting the Hawks. The 76ers get a noble five-day break.

Taking advantage of the period, the 76ers have a rare break, which will greatly allow the players to recover their strength.

However, even during the break, Zhang Zifeng will not relax, he still goes to the training hall every day to train hard. Get ready to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the best possible light.

For the upcoming second round of the game, the national media have commented on who will advance to the next round of 76 against the Cavaliers in this round.

Last season, the 76ers relied on Zhang Zifeng's brave play to get two wins in the playoffs. But is Zhang Zifeng so lucky this time?

Once Zhang Zifeng doesn't feel good, what will the 76ers do?

Can the 76ers beat the Cavaliers?

No one can know.

But everybody knows that the team with James is a championship tag, and if you beat him, you'll be in contention for the championship.

Brett. Brown and his coaching staff are scrambling to watch the Cavaliers game, hoping to identify their weaknesses.

Zhang Zifeng continued to train hard in the training hall and increased shooting training.

On May 2, the 76ers will face the Cavaliers on their home court.

In the lounge, there are still 20 minutes left, and everyone is making final preparations.

The atmosphere of the 76ers is a little solemn, after all, in the face of the opponent who beat them last season, it is impossible for the 76ers to have no apprehension in their hearts.

All the team members stood together, Zhang Zifeng clapped his hands and shouted: "For today's game, everyone has been preparing for a long time." I won't say much more. We've come this far, and we don't want to lose, right? ”

"Yes!" The players shouted in unison.

After Zhang Zifeng inspected everyone, he stretched out his hand and shouted: "Defeat the knight and enter the finals!" ”

All the 76ers put their hands on it and shouted in unison, "Down with the Cavaliers, advance to the Finals!" ”

As soon as the 76ers came out, it was really extraordinary, and the audience immediately burst into cheers. The audience overwhelmingly supported them.

The long-awaited game is finally getting underway, with the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cavaliers starting lineup: Irving, Smith, James, Thompson, Love.

76ers starting lineup: Rondo, Zhang Zifeng, Grant, Ibaka, Knol.

As the referee's whistle blows, the game is on the verge of breaking out!