Chapter 127: [It doesn't seem to be an epic battle of heroes in the East Finals]
It was a long commercial and Suhee stood up for the first time as a TV viewer.
Backbite!
The whistle blew.
The game begins.
The Pistons pinched Wade hard, and Wade became their target, and during Wade's sprint, he reached out and pushed Hamilton away.
It was a foul-prone action, but the referee didn't blow the whistle.
Wade runs to beyond the three-point line to receive a pass.
Billups defends him tightly, but Wade seems unhurried and has the air of a general.
He slowly dribbles outside the three-point line to consume time.
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Suhi was impressed with his mastery and strategic patience.
He waited until Billups' defense ran out of patience before launching his fast break, and he slid inside the three-point line with lightning speed.
Billups, despite defending well and preparing well, lost half of his body.
He followed suit, and the inner line began to form an encirclement.
But Wade didn't hesitate, he dove headlong and jumped right in front of Ben Wallace, he slammed into Ben Wallace and took advantage of the momentary advantage in space to force the basketball out.
When the basketball was thrown, his body was also flipped over by Ben Wallace's huge impact.
However, after a second...... Swish!
The basketball was caught.
The lights come on after the rebounds and the game is over.
The American Airlines Center arena was boiling.
Wade got up from the floor, he rushed to the technical table, he jumped up, lifted his jersey and shouted: This is my turf! This is my territory!
His voice was loud.
And the fans at the scene are also giving him a tsunami-like response: MVP! MVPοΌ MVPοΌ
Wade played at an MVP-caliber level.
He killed the Pistons.
The Pistons were all stunned, they played seven games and lost in the last second.
Willingly?
Certainly not reconciled.
But what can be done?
They walked down the tunnel in despair, they had a lot of possibilities in their minds, if they used more time, if they scored a goal, if they .......
But time doesn't turn back.
They can only accept the fate of being out of the semi-finals.
Next, they're going to enjoy their vacation.
And the victors, the Miami Heat, will head to Consecco Arena in Indiana to continue their journey to the Eastern Conference Finals.
"After this tiebreaker, the Heat have gained a superstar. I think the combination of Wade and O'Neal can challenge Indiana's supremacy in the East. Because... There is no question of unity between Wade and O'Neal. β
"Although the tiebreaker will drain Miami's physical strength, it will also rebuild their mental will."
"There was an element of luck in the Pacers' win over the Pistons last season. Now the Heat beat the Pistons, but it was a victory at the top. Using the Pistons as a reference, I think the Heat are more likely to make it to the Finals. β
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Suhi turned off the TV because he received a call from Carlisle.
Coach Carlisle doesn't think it's good news, and the Heat's advancement will be more challenging for the Pacers.
They discussed some tactical details, mainly how to deal with Shaq O'Neill.
Then, Suhi spoke to Artest on the phone again.
Artest pretends to be forced in front of people, but he is very cautious behind people. He told Suhi: "Neither Stephen Jackson nor I am very good at defending Wade's type of player, he's too fast. β
Suhi said, "I'll take care of him. β
Artest was relieved, and then he asked Suhi, "What are the odds of us winning?" β
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Suhi's answer reassured Artest.
In the same way, the other players will be reassured.
Because, if you say anything to Artest, it is equivalent to saying it to all your teammates.
Artest people send AKA meat trumpets.
About 1 hour later, Suhi received a text message from Dwyanwade. "Jack, my time has begun. I'm going to beat you and snatch your gold. β
Su Xi smiled and replied, "Courage is commendable." β
Wade and Susie are gentlemen's battles.
They're all going to give it their go.
Wade definitely wants to step on Suhey's next step, and after a super lore in the tie-break, his popularity has reached unprecedented heights. In the class of 2003, only Suhi was the only one in front of him.
Although Wade is experiencing some things similar to Suhi now, even if he killed God in the playoffs, in comparison with James, the media still has a preconceived idea that the Chosen One is better and more promising.
It's ridiculous.
James is a bit of a statue of a god who has been forcibly pushed up, and although he has performed well, it is definitely not to the extent that the media is looking after. This kind of pursuit will make James himself lose his judgment, and he will feel that he is really the first person of the new generation, can really dominate the league, and can really become the GOAT of history.
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After the game, Wade's name made headlines in major sports media.
He became a super-basketball hero in Miami, and Shaq O'Neal also modestly said: I have known for a long time that Wade will perform like this, he is a super guard in the league, and he will definitely become the best scoring guard in the NBA.
With this touting, O'Neill's emotional intelligence came into play.
There has also been an explosion of greater expectations for the combination of O'Neal and Wade.
At this point, people inevitably take them out and discuss them with the Indiana Pacers.
Various forecasts have also been released.
Despite the Heat's momentum, only 40 percent believe the Heat will win, and 60 percent of the Pacers will win the East.
After all, the Pacers are the defending champions, and their strength has not diminished this season.
Although the Heat are strong, with super centers and super guards, it is the first run-in of the first season after all.
"I lost to the Pacers in the Finals last season, it's not that I can't dominate the basket. I'm going to use this series to prove who was at fault for losing last season's Finals. β
Shaq O'Neal usually giggles, but before leaving for Indiana this time, he said something resounding.
He's going to prove himself.
For him, it's not just about this season's record, it's also about who is to blame for last season's Finals defeat. He wants to use this series to close out with Kobe.
Kobe Bryant called Sushi overnight, and he chatted with Suxi for half an hour, all of which were revealing to Suxi what habits O'Neal had and what his shortcomings were.
These things are somewhat useful, but they are not very useful either.
O'Neal has played for so many years, and his shortcomings are well known, but that doesn't stop him from dominating the basket... Everyone knows what moves he uses, but what can be done to prevent it?
That's what history superstars are capable of: you know how I'm going to make a move, and I know how I'm going to make a move, but I'm still going to do it, and you still can't stop me.
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The day before the Miami Heat and Pacers played the Eastern Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs comfortably beat the Suns 97-91 at home in Phoenix.
The Suns broke 11 in the regular season, but in front of the Spurs, most of their running and bombing duds, and the Spurs took the initiative throughout the game.
This game almost established the title of the Western Conference champion.
The next night at half past seven Eastern Time.
The Conseco Arena was full of people, and the eyes of the entire basketball circle gathered here.
This game is very significant.
It will determine the ownership of the eastern hegemon.
Larry Bird had an intimate conversation with Pat Riley before the game, and Pat Riley personally came to the sidelines this evening, and they did not fight with each other, but chatted warmly, with even a little excitement.
For them, it seems that there is something more to talk about than the game.
Backbite!
The whistle blew.
The game begins.
When Suhi appeared on the stage, the stadium was full of uniform MVP shouts.
The most qualified player in the league today to be called MVP is Suhi, because he won the MVP in the regular season and was also the MVP of last year's Finals.
The starting five of the Pacers are: Suhi, Artest, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O'Neal, Jeff Foster.
The starting lineup for the Miami Heat is: Dwyane Wade, Damon Jones, Eddie Jones, Haslem, Shaq O'Neal.
O'Neal Jr. beats O'Neal Big in a jump ball.
Suhi dribbled the ball across the half, and the defender of Suhi was Wade.
Suhee invades violently inside after a quick crossover.
Suhi's breakthrough kill is no worse than Wade's.
But they do it a little differently.
Wade is a combination of explosiveness, speed, agility and top-notch ball-handling.
Suhi is the sum of all three, plus super power.
Suhey was squeezing Wade out of the way, and he didn't use much skill.
He slammed into the basket, Haslem tried to block it, Suhey brushed it straight past him, then jumped up and smashed the basketball into the basket with one hand.
It's simple, it's rough.
That's the difference between the Pacers and the Pistons. The Pistons don't even have an outside line that can get into the box with the ball and cause damage.
Looking back, Suhi is eyeing Wade, although this year's penalty scale has made Suhi's defensive skills decline, and the rules are more favorable to the attacker.
However, Suhee can bite her opponent with her feet even without reaching out.
Wade's assault wasn't as demanding as it was against the Pistons.
He passed the basketball to Shaq O'Neal.
O'Neal received the basketball, just landed and slapped the basketball, before he could hit Foster, and completed the turn and hook hand, Stephen Jackson flew straight up, he went to steal O'Neal, O'Neal had to quickly collect the ball, and then pass the basketball to the perimeter.
As soon as Eddie Jones received the basketball, Artest had already made up for it.
He passes the ball quickly.
Before Damon Jones could catch the basketball, he was slapped by O'Neal Jr.
He threw it into the front court.
Wade and Suhey run like a 100-meter sprint.
The speed of the two is almost the same, and their explosiveness is also between them.
But in the end, when she got close to the basketball, Suhi used her strength to squeeze Wade away and relied on a slightly longer arm span to control the basketball.
Suhi took advantage of the situation and was about to jump, Wade reached out to hug him and stopped Suhi's attack with a foul.
Suhi walks to the free throw line.
Swish!
Swish!
Hit both free throws.
Opening 4:0.
At this point, people finally realized something.
"Why do I feel like I'm having an easy time playing Indiana against the Heat?"
Charles Barkley said: "I thought it was a pinpoint vs. machael. β
The implication is: the Pacers are too strong.
Obviously, the Heat came out of a fierce battle.
How can the Pacers play so easily?
The piston commander in front of the TV is also puzzling.
The game continued, Wade went to the basket, missed the layup, and was picked up by O'Neal to complete the dunk.
But soon, the Pacers changed their eyes.
Suhi passes the ball to Ao, who hoists Haslem up and hits.
Easy goals.
The Pacers started five positions, each of which was elite in the game.
As for the Miami Heat, they only have one position, and the level is even more uneven, and two Jones are about equal to the oil bottle.
The game continues.
The Pacers were always in control of the game, and the margin slowly widened.
The Heat had a few small highs, but after their small highs, the Pacers would have big highs right away.
Suhey threaded the needle in the Pacers, and he didn't stand out, scoring incredible superstars like O'Neal and Wade.
He's just plain, patching up, and the Pacers are leading by double digits.
Charles Barkley said: Sushi the Sheep is now playing like an outside version of Tim Duncan. He played very plainly. But no one can defend his starting move, and once he does, his opponent can only passively follow the meat grinder, and the Pacers' elite will seize their loopholes and beat them all indiscriminately.
This assessment is very fair.
Suhi is strong, and he plus the Pacers are even stronger.
Larry Bird sighed on the sidelines: If Jack doesn't want to go, looking at the entire East, who has the ability to challenge the Pacers?
But now, Suhi has not responded to the issue of contract renewal, and he has even responded to Meghan Fox's scandal and has not relented on the contract renewal.
Larry Bird had already guessed Suhey's thoughts in his heart, and the fate of the Pacers and Susie the sheep was over.
Moreover, Sushi is next a complete free agent.
He can sign with any team.
Of course, signing a contract with the Pacers would theoretically cost you a higher salary. So, now Larry Bird's idea is to sign first and then trade.
In that case, you get the best of both worlds.
He had just talked to Pat Riley about that.
He's testing Pat Riley: Wade is a good choice. Is he not for sale to you?
Pat Riley, an old fox, said, "Dwyane Wade is the pride of our whole Miami, and we all want him to be the patron saint of the American Airlines Center Arena." Want to get him? Unless you trade Sushi the Sheep for it, otherwise, it's impossible. β
In the blink of an eye, the game is halfway through.
The Pacers went into the locker room with a 56-43 lead of 13 points.
This made the Conceco Arena fans very relaxed, and at halftime, one fan talked about it under TNT's camera: "We overestimated the Miami Heat, I thought they were going to make it very difficult for us." Their seven battles with the Pistons confuse us. Or rather, the Pistons have regressed a lot. β
This sentence successfully made the fans in both places thunderous.
(End of chapter)