Chapter 238: The Battle of Life and Death
Will the Timberwolves work miracles?
The only thing that comes to people's minds after the game is the thought that after all, they have created too many impossibilities. How many players make it to the Western Conference Finals their first playoff appearance? At this moment, people are reminded of Magic Johnson, the big bird Larry Bird, and the Stone Buddha Duncan. These days the pride of the pride is to pick up the championship in his first or second quarter playoff appearance, and Zheng Ke's performance is enough to match them.
As a result, James, who also fell behind 1-3 and led the team to win in the last game, was pinned on great hopes, and people looked forward to the pride of the sky and Zheng Ke, looking forward to the Eastern Conference Finals also entering the life-and-death battle of grabbing seven.
With such a high-profile situation, Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals officially began in Orlando.
Howard became the protagonist of this game. The monster, who had always been tepid in the Eastern Conference finals, finally woke up, scoring 40 points and grabbing 14 rebounds on 14-of-21 shooting from the field. The most unbelievable thing is that he actually made 12 of 16 free throws in this game.
Howard's powerful performance allowed the Magic to suppress the Cavaliers' performance from the beginning of the second quarter. When the situation was decided, Howard even tried to throw a three-pointer, and although he didn't score, it entertained the audience.
The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 4-2 and advanced to the Finals for the first time since O'Neal's journey to the west.
"Magic?" Zheng Ke looked at Howard, who lifted the Eastern Conference Finals trophy on TV, and muttered softly.
"You haven't even passed this level. Started paying attention to magic? Taylor, who was lying in Zheng Ke's arms, turned upside down and changed to a more comfortable way to lie down.
"Did you hear that?" Zheng Ke is speechless, the ears of people who engage in music are sensitive.
"Hmph."
"That's right. The next one is going to Houston, are you still going? Zheng Ke reached out and gently stroked Taylor's smooth blonde hair, a smile on his face.
"Well, I'm not going, I'm going to prepare for next month's solo concert!" Taylor pressed his head on Zheng Ke's lower abdomen, half-asleep and half-awake.
"Next month?" Zheng Ke raised his fingers and counted. "Maybe I have time to go to your concert too!" ”
"Really?" At this moment, Taylor came to her senses, she raised her little head, then stared at Zheng Ke and asked, "Is it okay?" Then you can sing two sentences on stage. ”
"This" Zheng Ke grimaced. said: "Forget about my broken voice, but I can give you a show or something when the time comes." ”
"Don't, just sing "baby"! You've done a good job. Taylor grabbed Zheng Ke's chest and held onto the hem of his shirt.
Zheng Ke: ""
After the curtain has come down on the Eastern Finals, the prospect of the Western Finals is even more uncertain. Will the Rockets with the "Big Three" make it to the Finals or will the Timberwolves with top small forward Zheng Ke stand out? Experts do not dare to jump to conclusions. There is a fifty percent chance of speaking bluntly. Life and death can only depend on the destiny of heaven.
Yao Ming became the dominant player in the restricted area in this series, averaging 29.8 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, causing great trauma to the Timberwolves' interior line.
And Zheng Ke, with a performance of 51 points in the third quarter, also became a player who shocked the world. If the Olympic Games led the men's basketball team could not let him advance to the ranks of the world's first-class small forwards, then now in the playoffs, the performance of God blocking and killing Buddha is undoubtedly the best evidence that he has become the world's top small forward.
Many fans in China sighed: "Why do these two have to kill you to the death in the Western District?" This sigh is really a bit of a meaning of both Yu and He Shengliang.
Either way, though, the two's clash in this series will leave fans with memories for five years. Even ten years later, people will still remember the sensation caused by the two Chinese players in a foreign country.
Yao Ming was interviewed by the media at the end of the sixth match.
The reporter asked why the Rockets missed a good opportunity when they were leading 3-1. Whether the Rockets are having any trouble and whether the Timberwolves have changed something.
The answer is yes.
Yao Ming said in a deep voice: "We had difficulties in the offensive process, and we had some problems with our shooting. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, have made some changes accordingly, and their offense has become more fluid and their counters have been sharper. But we'll make adjustments in the next game and we'll win. ”
Yao's words were more like Rocket's final declaration of victory.
The final battle between the two teams, like Mars hitting the earth, was staged in a hot spot at the Toyota Center.
"I'm not going to keep my hand this time, we're going to make it to the finals!" Yao Ming held Zheng Ke's hand and said proudly, his face full of determination.
"I'm looking forward to it." Zheng Ke smiled and shook Yao Ming's hand hard.
The players of the two teams greeted each other and hugged one by one before coming on the field. Although the Timberwolves and the Rockets fought six games, the atmosphere of the two teams is still good, although the Timberwolves are strong defensively, but there are no players with a lot of small movements, and there are no fierce men who are particularly ruthless. Not to mention the Rockets, Yao Ming, Battier, and Maddie in the team are all good Mr. Bass.
The camera has been focused on the important players on the field, from Zheng Ke to Yao Ming, from Billups to Artest, and one by one the stars have given close-ups.
The referee took the ball to the middle of the pitch and blew the whistle while throwing it straight into the air.
It's game on!
"Actually, no matter which team enters the finals, I am optimistic that the team in the west will win the championship!" TNT host Barkley, who came to the scene today, said to his old partner Smith next to him.
"For what?"
"It's simple, because both teams have a player who can dominate the field, and the Magic are much worse at that. Being able to defeat the Cavaliers is already a super-level performance of the Magic team, and the Cavaliers should have made it to the Finals. Barkley spoke eloquently.
"I don't think so, Dwight Howard is also a player who can dominate the box." Smith disagreed.
"No, no, no, he can't. His current offensive approach is too one-dimensional. What's more, Zheng Ke is different from LeBron, LeBron's biggest threat is to break through, which Howard can defend, and Zheng Ke's biggest threat is his smooth hand. The difference between the two in terms of offensive weight is obvious. Barkley said.
"Well, let's not talk about that, it's still unknown who will be out. Looking at the court, in the first quarter, the Rockets gave the Timberwolves a dismount, just now Maddy and Artay's empty catch is very domineering! ”
"Billups hit a three-pointer from the Timberwolves. It looks like he's continuing the good feel of the last game. ”
The two gradually walked into the state of commentary and slowly explained the game.
Zheng Ke broke through with difficulty, rushed to the inside line and shook his outstretched arm left and right, and finally lived up to his expectations and touched Yao Ming's arm and hit the ground twice.
Zheng Ke stands at the free throw line.
Zheng Ke's average data since entering the playoffs immediately appeared at the bottom of the screen, with a score of 36.5 points leading the group, and Jordan, who ranked behind him, only averaged 33.4 points per game in the playoffs.
It was also interesting to see that TNT TV showed Zheng Ke's draft stats once again, having been drafted by the Timberwolves with the 11th pick in the second round in 2007. This is obviously another slap in the face to the general managers of many teams in the league, and a slap in the face to scouts from many teams in the league.
Zheng Ke made two free throws and two hits.
The Timberwolves led the Rockets by one point 9-8, and the referee blew the timeout whistle, and the game entered the first official timeout.
As the game began, viewership rose in a straight line, especially from overseas audiences, with the NBA outpacing all other sports in the United States during the same period.
Zheng Ke sat on the bench and enjoyed a little rest.
It felt like it was just a moment. As the cheerleading beauties in miniskirts receded like a tide, players from both sides stepped onto the field at one point.
The Rockets had the ball in possession and Maddy carried the ball through the half.
It's still that tactic, and after a few guided balls, he hung it to Yao Ming, who wanted the ball with his back. Yao Ming stretched out his hand to grab the basketball, and the whole person leaned on the birdman like a mountain.
He leaned his back, and the birdman quietly used his hand to exert force, pushing against Yao Ming.
Yao Ming pulled up the basketball with his left hand, then made a light turn, and used a South American tango step similar to Scola's to jam the birdman into the penalty area.
"Bang!"
He cushioned his feet and dunked with one hand with ease.
"Attack!"
Without waiting for the Rockets players to celebrate, the Timberwolves players quickly served the baseline ball. Billups, who got the basketball, boldly made a long pass and found Zheng Ke, who was running in the front court.
"It's another fast attack!" Rockets fans were indignant, looking at Zheng Ke, who was leading the way, and scolded the Timberwolves for their shameless fast break. "Hey!"
After Zheng Ke received the ball, he looked to see if there was anyone behind him, and after making sure that it was safe, he easily got up in three steps and dunked the ball into the basket with both hands.
The action is very simple, but it shows the good coordination quality of the Timberwolves, which provokes Barkley to roar: "Good ball!" The Timberwolves' 3-second fast break is really a game of dragon fighting! (To be continued......)