Basketball Myth: Super Guard

Chicago, United Center Arena.

Today is the first game of the first round of the playoffs. According to the rules of the playoffs, the team with the highest record has home field advantage, so the first game of this series is held at the Bulls' home court.

The Bulls have an excellent record this season, and Rose has performed at the MVP level. Bulls fans seem to see the hope of revival.

The auditorium was filled with Bulls fans.

Entering the playoffs is naturally different from the regular season. The attendance rate is higher, more fans are present, and the atmosphere is more enthusiastic. The clamor echoes in the arena.

"How many games do you think this series can be won?"

"Four games, kill the 76ers 4-0. With the strength of the Bulls, it doesn't take much trouble to beat the 76ers, just sweep."

"That is, the Bulls are the No. 1 team in the East. It's not trivial to play against the 76ers. 4 games are enough."

In the eyes of fans, where is the strength gap between the 76ers and the Bulls, one is the first in the East and the other is the eighth in the East. There is no need to say which is stronger or weaker.

There is no need to say more about the outcome of this series.

at the same time.

In the Bulls locker room, a group of Bulls players were laughing and chatting, the atmosphere was relaxed, and they were full of confidence in the 76ers, the eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

"It's finally the playoffs and I can't wait."

"Me too."

"The Heat are still difficult to deal with. The Big Three are indeed very strong, but no matter how strong we are, we have to defeat the Heat. Our goal is the championship."

Several players were discussing, not mentioning the 76ers.

For the Bulls, they have only one goal, that is, the championship, and they have only one threat in the East, and that is the Heat.

Seeing that his teammates didn't care about the 76ers, Ross frowned and reminded aloud: "Don't take it lightly, the 76ers are still very strong."

In the previous regular season match, Qin Hao's performance impressed Ross, and the two also exchanged jerseys and became friends.

Ross has always been paying attention to Qin Hao. Based on Qin Hao's performance in this period, he doesn't think the 76ers are really that easy to deal with.

What's more, there have been media reports before that Iguodala will return in the playoffs.

"Um."

"Don't worry, we won't take it lightly."

A group of players spoke.

Now Rose is the undisputed leader of the Bulls, and other players are convinced, because the Bulls are not like other teams. Except for Rose, the Bulls are not top players.

Except for Rose, no one is an All-Star.

......

76ers locker room.

The players are sorting out their equipment, even Iguodala, Lou Wei, Speights, Thaddeus Young, who have played in the playoffs, are somewhat nervous.

Not to mention Mozkov, Brand, Holiday and others.

Qin Hao is actually a little nervous. This is his first playoff game. Although he has heard many times that the playoffs are different from the regular season, it is not clear why. What's more, this time it is to challenge the number one in the East, even if Qin Hao is a human being, he can't be calm.

"Take it easy." Iverson was by Qin Hao's side. He patted Qin Hao's shoulder and smiled: "Compared with the regular season, the playoffs are actually more intense and the players are more focused. You don’t need to worry too much about your strength.”

"Well." Qin Hao nodded heavily.

At this time, Coach Luke walked in.

Everyone stood up in unison.

"Everyone." Coach Luke said: "For some players, this is the first time you are playing in the playoffs, but there is no need to be too nervous, how you played before and how you are playing now. I know that the opponent is the No. 1 player in the Eastern Conference. One, you will definitely have pressure. But pressure is also a kind of motivation. Did the number one in the East scare you? If so, just admit defeat."

"Scared, how is that possible?"

"We're not cowards."

Everyone opened their mouths and shouted in disbelief.

Coach Luke nodded and said solemnly: "Don't think too much, do your best, do whatever you want, and you're done." After that, he clapped his hands, "Let's go, it's time for us to play."

The group walked out of the locker room, and the huge noise came from outside, getting louder and louder.

When they walked out of the player tunnel, the clamor turned into boos, and the huge noise rushed to the face, which made Mozkov tremble.

This momentum is much bigger than the regular season.

Qin Hao was also taken aback, and couldn't help feeling that "the playoffs are really different from the regular season." The fans in the audience were much more crazy than the regular season.

The boos were loud and terrifying.

After quite a while, the boos gradually weakened.

At this time, the Bulls players began to appear, and the players came one by one, causing thunderous cheers from the audience, especially when Ross appeared, the cheers seemed to penetrate the dome.

Ross raised his hand, waved it towards the audience, and put it on his chest.

"mvp, mvp..."

The game has not yet started, and the fans in the audience have begun to chant "mvp", and Rose's performance this season is also worthy of the title of "mvp".

This season, Ross led the single-core team without an All-Star player, but he has brought the Bulls from the eighth place in the East last season to the first place in the East today.

Needless to say, the regular season mvp is almost a done deal.

When the cheers gradually weakened, the players began to warm up on the court. There was no arrogance, but there were surging waves surging in the calm, and the fiery fighting spirit collided in the void.

Strings of invisible sparks sputtered quietly.

After the warm-up is over, players from both sides return to the sidelines.

Bulls coach Tom Hibodeau spread out his tactical board and made the pre-game arrangement: "First of all, we must do a good job of defense, especially on Qin's defense. Although he is only a rookie, in the last two In the month, he averaged 26.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. To be able to put up such numbers and lead the 76ers to the playoffs is not to be underestimated."

"Also, Qin is the engine of the 76ers. As long as we can guard against him, we can well limit the 76ers' offense."

"As for Iguodala...Although he is back from injury, he hasn't played for more than a month, so he may not be able to find his game state." Coach Thibodeau said: "So it's enough to defend against Iguodala alone, and Once Qin has the ball, we have to go to the defense as soon as possible."

For Qin Hao, Coach Thibodeau also attaches great importance to it.

Even if the opponent Qin Hao would be Ross, he still emphasized the need to help defend as soon as possible.

As for other positions, Coach Thibodeau is not worried. Whether it is center, power forward, or small forward, the Bulls have the upper hand in staffing.