In the 2004~05 season, the attendance rebounded, in addition to the blessing of the new rules, it was also inseparable from the "personality" of the ball critics.

Commentators sometimes can't watch all the games, and highlights and hashtags have become the focus of many people's evaluations.

During this period, many players have not yet adapted to and have not changed their image in time, and Vince Carter is a "victim" and confided in an interview:

"When I was with the Raptors at the start of the season, I didn't really give it my all, but I still had a desire for a championship, and I love the Toronto fans, and it's a great memory."

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During the regular season, after this simple interview was fermented, Carter was boycotted by many fans.

Even if you show it on the field, you shouldn't admit it in a media interview!

After all, fans are blindly obedient many times, and under the publicity of well-intentioned people, Carter's reputation is getting worse and worse.

On the evening of April 26, when the Nets fell behind by a large score, many viewers in front of the TV recalled the label that the ball critic gave Carter during the regular season:

"You don't want to win, you can't lead the team."

After the 3rd quarter of the game, after the Nets surrendered early, such public opinion began to ferment on the Internet, and more and more people began to believe the previous evaluation.

During the intermission, on the TNT commentary seat, Kevin Harlan was also chatting about it covertly:

"With only 58 points, I don't see the Nets' desire to win."

'Carter only took 16 shots and he didn't seem to realise that he couldn't win in this state and he should have been more aggressive.

Doug Collins didn't say anything, but commented seriously:

"It's not Carter's problem alone."

"Kidd still hasn't found his shooting touch, and the Nets are currently 3-of-17 from beyond the three-point line."

"Compared to the previous game, those outside jumpers and a lot of turnovers gave the Knicks an easy scoring opportunity."

"I'm sure Carter will respond in a timely manner when he returns to his home court, and the Nets need him to turn on scoring mode, otherwise there is a high probability that he will fall behind again in the first quarter."

6-of-16, 1-of-3 from beyond the three-point line, 6-of-7 from the free-throw line, 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 turnover, Carter's only bright performance in the third quarter was two dunks on the fast break.

Carter, who was sitting on the bench, naturally knew what the critics would say about him after the game, and his face was very ugly, and he didn't even listen to the coaching staff's arrangement.

Kidd symbolically listened to Coach Frank's explanation of the tactical adjustments of the fourth quarter of the game, and then silently returned to his seat.

4-of-11, 1-of-5 from beyond the three-point line, 9 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 3 turnovers.

With such crotch-pulling data, Kidd also knew that he would definitely be "meeting" by Nets fans after the game.

Every year in the playoffs, Kidd would call on Nets fans to support the team, shouting slogans that shook the sky, and was beaten up when he met the Knicks.

The same drama has been repeated by the Nets for several years, and when Kidd shouted again this year, some local fans even laughed at themselves:

"When it comes to disappointment, Kidd never lets us down."

At 58:90, after the start of the first quarter of the game, the point difference became wider and wider, and Kidd and Carter had no choice but to clock in in the third quarter.

At Madison Square Garden, the New York fans at the scene had already begun to celebrate the victory.

The lively atmosphere was incompatible with the Nets' bench, and Kidd looked directly at the situation on the court, and suddenly turned his head and whispered to Carter next to him:

'Back at home, we have to do something, we can't lose like this again.'

Carter, who had changed into his training clothes, sat on the seat with his arms crossed, and when he heard the words of his teammates, he barely cheered up and responded:

"I know, I'm going to make more shots!"

The two of them had sad faces, and everyone in the infected atmosphere group was silent, and if they lost the game the day after tomorrow, they could prepare for a vacation in advance.

Coach Frank also hugged his thighs, and Kidd had two bad games in a row, and there was nothing he could do.

In addition to posing on the sidelines, Frank was thinking more about how to deal with media reporters after the game.

The game became extraordinarily fluid, and the Nets finally played a hearty offense, with Jefferson facing Matt Barnes scoring back-to-back points.

With 5-of-8 in the quarter, 2-of-2 from beyond the three-point line and 1-of-2 from the free-throw line, the Nets won the fourth quarter thanks to Jefferson's outstanding performance.

In the end, 86:113, the Knicks once again easily defeated the opponent, and the big score came to 2:0.

Li Youhan, who clocked in in the third quarter, didn't come out, and at this time he stood up and high-fived the fans again.

In the next two games, many Knicks fans also chose to go to the away stadium to watch the game.

The music and cheers couldn't stop, Craig Sager wore a white and orange checkered suit, and came to Li You's side as soon as the game ended:

"Lee, congratulations on winning two home games, a lot of people think the series is over, how would you rate the Nets' performance?"

Pre-game predictions, the ball critics were naturally one-sided, the big-mouthed Charles Barkley sprayed Kidd for two days, and ESPN didn't say anything good.

Although Li You felt that the Nets did have a little dish, he still gave face to his old opponent at this time:

"I think they just can't shoot, 6-of-22 three-pointers, which shouldn't be the true level of the Nets."

"When we get back home, maybe there will be more fans to support them, the Knicks aren't going to let up, I know the quality of Kidd and Carter, and they're going to bounce back strongly."

Craig Sagar laughed when he heard this, and he didn't believe it:

"36 points, I noticed that you cut back on your shooting from beyond the three-point line tonight, is that a tactical adjustment accordingly?"

Putting aside the three-point whistle at halftime, Li You really rarely shoots outside the three-point line tonight.

"No, I just want to influence the game in a different way, you know, the playoffs are just getting started, and I need to adjust my physical condition as well."

Lee Woo answered the question in a serious manner, and the TNT staff around him laughed along with Craig Sager.

The first round of the game is a warm-up, and in this regard, everyone thinks that Li You is right, and Kidd, who has declined in physical function, is indeed more dish.

Coach Frank was worried that the media would make things difficult for them, and the post-game press conference was more of a formality, and everyone no longer expected anything from the Nets.

This attitude not only irritated the coaching staff, but also made Carter a little uncomfortable.

In the past, when he was in Toronto, although he lost to Li You, the local media will continue to support him.

When he came to New Jersey, the treatment was completely different, and the fans and reporters here surrendered early, and Carter couldn't help but say something arrogant:

"We're not eliminated yet, the Knicks need to win four games."

"Now we need the support of the fans, back at home, I'll take care of everything!"

Compared to Carter, Kidd is a mocked look, he would resist in the past, but this year he seems to be completely numb

Although many sports media understand Kidd, when they saw the outdated traditional defender put on this look, they followed up with ridicule:

"We seem to have witnessed a second Allen Iverson, and maybe next season, Kidd will run away to the Western Conference!"

In the playoffs that day, 94-102, the Cavaliers also protected their home court.

With the big score coming to 2-0, it seems that time is running out for the Bulls.

Unlike the Knicks, the Bulls and Cavaliers didn't decide until the fourth quarter.

Gooden and Howard's excellent rebounds allowed the Cavaliers to stabilize the situation and seal the win with a couple of key frontcourt rebounds.

At 44:54, the Cavaliers grabbed a total of 16 frontcourt rebounds, leading the game in rebounds.

Gilbert, the new owner, was beaming after the win, and the Cavaliers fans cheered loudly after the game, celebrating the playoff victory.

LeBron James went 6-of-15 from beyond the three-point line, 2-of-6 from the line, 8-of-10 from the free-throw line, and finished with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 4 turnovers.

Hearing the Cleveland fans shouting his name, James was very excited during the interview, wiping his sweat and saying loudly:

"It's the perfect start! Our efforts paid off. ”

"Coach Van Gundy made the perfect plan for the game and it made up for our lack of experience."

"In the away games ahead, I promise the fans that we will get the match point as soon as possible!"

Dwight Howard was plagued by some fouls tonight, but that didn't dampen the mood of the "happy boy."

While James was being interviewed, Howard jumped behind the crowd and controlled the camera and shouted:

"Champion! We are unstoppable! ”

Van Gundy, who was still pressing, was not as excited as the newcomers, with a faint smile on his face, unbuttoning his suit and simply waving to the fans as he walked to the players' tunnel.

Many fans were shouting Van Gundy's name, which made Thibodeau on the side a little envious.

In order to take care of his old partner's emotions, Van Gundy patted his shoulder and said:

"Tom, when we win a championship in Cleveland, you should go coach a team too!"

"Trust me, you'll make it!"

Thibodeau smiled, the experience with the Cavaliers did bring him more sense of accomplishment.

James and Howard both needed his guidance, and team owner Gilbert showed respect to them, asking them in detail about the team's situation without interfering in the team's operations.

The tactics that were laid out were strictly implemented by the players, and in the dressing room, the coaching staff said the same.

Compared to James Dolan's commercial basketball that knows how to make money, likes to blow X, and only takes care of Lee Yoo, the Cavaliers' environment is more pure.

The two playoff victories also filled Thibodeau's heart with a sense of accomplishment, and he also imagined the future for a while:

"Maybe by the end of our rookie season, we'll have a chance to make history!"

"It feels good to bring a championship to Cleveland."

On April 27, the NBA league announced the best 6 man of the season:

The Bulls' Ben Gordon received the award as a rookie.

UConn won, and Okafor and Ben Gordon landed in the NBA.

However, this award did not spark discussion, and LeBron James and Dwight Howard, two rookies, became the object of heated discussion among ball critics.

At the same time, Jeff Van Gundy also received unanimous praise:

"It only took one season for the Cavaliers to complete the transformation!"

Compared with Lee's double-double performance of 13-of-20, 3-of-7 from beyond the three-point line, and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line, the Cavaliers have received more attention.

Gooden and Howard's rebounding performances have been praised by many critics, and James' athleticism has also won praise.

On ESPN's show, data expert Hollinger also gave an affirmation of James's style of play:

"Finishing under the basket, shooting from the outside, LeBron James is the first rookie to show modern basketball skills."

In this year's regular season, LeBron James improved his performance by a cut, and his efficiency value also came to 25.7.

This statistic surpassed Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson in sixth place this year.

It only took two seasons for James, who filled the stats column, to become the favorite of many ball critics.

What's more, it only took James one season to elevate his physical confrontation to the NBA level, and the last player to do so was Lee You.

The efficiency value of Li You, a sophomore, climbed to 26.0, which also crushed a group of veteran stars, and for a while, James regained the title of "Chosen Son".

The Lakers, who were still hyping the head coach candidate, lost their heat for a while, and Kobe, who failed to lead the team to the playoffs, suddenly became out of breath.

The SuperSonics beat the Kings again yesterday, with Ray Allen shooting 8-of-15, 3-of-6 from beyond the three-point line, and 7-of-7 from the free-throw line, finishing with 26 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 3 turnovers.

Despite the win, there is still not much talk about the SuperSonics.

In this regard, Ray Allen, who was interviewed by the local sports media in Seattle, also complained twice:

"I don't understand why everybody is talking about a rookie team."

"The Cavaliers haven't had any chances this season, and if they meet the Knicks in the semifinals, Lee will teach the rookies a lesson."

"The SuperSonics are the better team at the moment, Coach McMillan is underrated, and this year, we will reach the division finals!"

Ray Allen, who was shouting hard, still failed to attract more attention, but many commentators began to talk about the Heat.

The "stinky feet" sports reporter compared O'Neal to Batman, and Wade was hailed as Robin;

Damon Jones, who excelled from beyond the three-point line in the last game, is known as the Alfred behind the two.

This metaphor left many fans speechless, but Mourning, who rejoined the Heat, felt very apt.

The Nets lost two games to the Knicks, and Mourning explained in a pre-game interview why he left New Jersey this season:

"I've talked to Nets management about the positioning of the team," he says.

"Instead of showing a desire for a championship, they are looking forward to the team moving back to Brooklyn."

"I want to fight for a championship and we all have the same goal at the Heat, and that's a key factor in our 59 wins this year."

The Kidney Fighter may have taken Pat Riley's Ecstasy and steadfastly followed in the footsteps of the oil-headed boss.

These words were almost a mockery of the Nets management for their lack of ambition, and after it was reported, New Jersey fans naturally began to fight back.

The swaggering Heat fans have been particularly active lately.

Wade's regular season statistics this year are on par with LeBron James, although he failed to fill the data column, and his efficiency value is not comparable to that of the opponent, but he is also in the top 15 in the league.

The future of the Cavaliers is promising, and the Heat may win the championship this year!

New York fans are dismissive of the bullish tropes of columnists and sports media.

If Batman is as fat as O'Neal, I'm afraid that the ashes will be lifted by the Joker.

That night, Reggie Miller tried his best, and the Pacers still lost.

At 84:105, the Heat protected the home court, and the big score also came to 2:0.

Miller Sr. scored a team-high 28 points, and Stephen Jackson also contributed 20 points.

It's just that Jermaine O'Neal was completely suppressed by the Sharks, and injuries at the end of the season still affected his game form.

Winning the game and grinning, O'Neal said hello to Miller Sr. and then came to the sideline for an interview and confidently blew X.

Referring to the hot topic discussed by football critics, O'Neill boasted in a deep voice:

"Batman? I prefer people to call me Superman! ”

"Wade is the Flash, we both belong to the Justice League, and our partners will make a difference!"

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On the morning of the 28th, the New York Times ridiculed these teams again, and by the way, a photo of Thanos in the image of Lee You, the six gems on the Infinity Gauntlet correspond to the ring face of the six championship rings.

In this regard, New York fans think that such a metaphor is very appropriate, after all, Li You really has 6 championship rings.

In an interview in the afternoon, Li You blessed Okafor and Ben Gordon more than that.

Coach Calhoun quit coaching after winning last year's championship at the University of Connecticut.

This year, North Carolina won the NCAA championship again, the fourth championship in team history, just surpassing the University of Connecticut.

"The Bulls don't throw in easily, I know Gordon, he always plays with energy."

"Coach Van Gundy has really built the Cavaliers into a defensive powerhouse, and I'm sure the Bulls will respond from the outside."

Lee Yoo talked about the opponent in the next round of the game, and everyone tacitly agreed that the Nets would lose tonight.

Kidd appealed for several years, but each time it ended in a fiasco, Jay-Z, a big star and minority shareholder, stopped coming to the game, and many people were not interested in seeing the Nets lose again.

With a lot of garbage time in the two games, Mutombo also got a chance and completed the warm-up.

The veteran was in a good mood, and when talking about tonight's opponent, he didn't forget to tease alumnus Mo Ning:

"I know Mourning likes the culture of the Heat, and they want to win a championship this year, but they don't have a chance."

"It's a young man's time, and I actually want to suggest that he come to the Knicks, which might be a better option."

The Knicks looked relaxed, and there was no fatigue on the road.

In contrast, the Nets who returned to their home court have not been interviewed for the past two days, and only coach Frank is speaking for the team.

By 6:20 p.m., the Continental Airlines Arena had already flooded with 20,000 fans.

With more than half an hour to go, the arena was getting louder and louder, and New York fans who had bought low-priced tickets were jumping and jumping to celebrate the arrival of the victory before the game even began.

In the past, Vince Carter only knew about the Nets' home court in the news, but in the team's first playoff game, Carter suddenly understood Kidd

Compared to Madison Square Garden, the price of front-row tickets here is cheaper.

The corners of Carter's mouth, who was still warming up, twitched, and at a glance, a large number of fans were wearing the Knicks' blue away jerseys.

Carter, who returned to his home stadium, was also fully armed, his jersey was changed back to the white of his home stadium, and he wore a headband on his head again.

Perhaps due to the poor record this season, coupled with the big losses in the first two games, the dunk king did not win the favor of Nets fans.

TNT continues to broadcast and Craig Sagar interviews Carter this time:

"It's your first home game with the Nets, Carter, how does it feel to be home?"

Carter glanced at the smiling Craig Sagar, somewhat suspicious that the other party was humiliating him.

The two people standing on the sidelines could clearly hear the joyful shouts of the fans who came to New York, shouting "admit defeat" endlessly.

Remembering the basketball atmosphere in Toronto again, Carter reluctantly squeezed out a smile, ignored the voice in his ear, and said the scene:

"I felt the energy of the Nets fans"

As soon as he was halfway through his words, there was a shout from beside him:

"Coward! Go and join forces with that thief! ”

"Hey, where did your triple-double data go?"

Kidd passed by the two, and Craig Sagar saw Carter's somewhat embarrassed appearance, and couldn't help but whisper comforting:

"It's okay, Carter, most of the fans in the arena still support you!"

“Wow！”

The sudden burst of cheers made Carter subconsciously turn his head, and saw Li You's position under the basket fancy dribbling to warm up, and was speechless for a while:

"Is this still our home turf?"

(End of chapter)