Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

After losing in the tiebreaker, the Dallas people performed an incredible miracle at Staples, reaching the finals for three consecutive seasons. The Lakers, who only missed one move last season, unexpectedly fell in the Western Conference semifinals. All of this shocked the NBA.

"OMG... I'm afraid I didn't watch a fake NBA."

"It's really an upset after each round. The Western Conference is poisonous this year, isn't it? The first one failed, the second one failed, and the third and fourth teams entered the Western Conference Finals."

"This is definitely the craziest year in the Western Conference, but... without the Spurs and Lakers, there is no way the Western Conference can win the Finals."

"I declare now! Whoever wins the Knicks or the Heat will be the championship!"

"My Huney battle! I'm still waiting for the third battle between Zuo Li and Kobe!"

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Fans on social media expressed their incomprehension and regret for the Lakers' loss. Of course, there were also many who gloated and ridiculed.

But whether it’s a pity or a ridicule, the main reason is not just because the Lakers lost!

In the words of A Smith after the game: "People just don't understand why they lost to the Mavericks."

Yes, this is the main reason. These people are not Zuo Li. At this stage, they have no idea how strong the Mavericks are this season. Most of their impressions of the Mavericks remain in the previous few seasons.

There is no way, the Mavericks from 2007 to now have left a really deep impression on everyone, and it cannot be reversed in one or two series.

Therefore, in everyone's mind, the Mavericks are still the king of the regular season and the bug in the playoffs.

However, anyone who has watched this series carefully knows how well the Mavericks played.

If they swept the Lakers in the previous life and some people still said that the Lakers were careless, by this season, winning seven fierce battles has truly demonstrated the strength and toughness of the Mavericks.

Except for Kobe, the Mavericks won all four other matchups, as well as the bench.

Especially in the matchup between Dirk and Gasol, the German veteran averaged 29.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 blocks per game, beating the Spanish ace with 15.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.

Do you think this is the main reason for the Lakers' defeat?

No, no, no, it was the Lakers bench that suffered a disastrous defeat. After all, Kobe Bryant next door could also suppress the Mavericks' defense. Even under the stimulation of Zuo Li, Kobe, who played through injuries, averaged 30.8 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game. The scoring ratio

The veteran player is still strong, but the Mavericks' substitutes, Barea, Terry, and Peja are really too strong.

In a word, the Mavericks' bench makes the Lakers' bench look like clowns.

So it's no surprise that the Lakers lost.

It's just that the outside world generally won't see it. After all, you still need to analyze the specific reasons to ridicule you.

The knowledgeable people have begun to take a serious look at the Mavericks team. For example, D'Antoni dialed Zuo Li's phone immediately after watching the game. He had to tell Zuo Li that he was right and the Mavericks were theirs.

The biggest enemy this season.

Although Zuo Li regretted that the Lakers were eliminated in this way... although the way was much more beautiful than the previous one when they were swept, it also had a little more heroism and a little more reverie, that is, if Kobe could stay healthy, what would the Lakers still be like?

Can I make it to the finals?

But Zuo Li is still very satisfied in his heart that the Lakers can push the Mavericks to this point, which also gives the Knicks more things to prepare for.

Then we can also let the coaching staff represented by D'Antoni see clearly the true strength of the Mavericks. Don't be like the idiots outside who think that the Knicks are guaranteed to win as long as they enter the finals. In fact, the Mavericks are better than the Eastern Conference Finals.

The opponent, the Heat, is even more difficult to deal with!

Of course, what they need to face now is the Heat. If they want to beat the Mavericks, they still need to pass this level.

On the phone, D'Antoni also discussed the Heat's issues with Zuo Li, and Zuo Li also told everything about his thoughts.

After some exchanges, Zuo Li was confident:

"Coach! It's time for Spoelstra to understand the cruel truth!"

"The current Heat are too young to compete with the Knicks!"

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After chatting with D'Antoni, Zuo Li didn't forget to send a comforting text message to Kobe, and the phone call stopped. Corvo must be in a bad mood now, so he'd better not get involved with this bad luck. Kobe will be in a better mood in a few days.

Let’s talk about it later.

But soon Kobe called, and there were two topics: He would also participate in the summer training, and then, leave him some tickets to the Eastern Conference Finals in a few days!

Putting down the phone in confusion, Zuo Li touched his hair: "When did my training camp become so popular... O'Neal is coming, and you are coming too. You two are indeed the best internal and external combination in history...

This summer is expected to be very lively.”

But Zuo Li couldn't refuse to agree. He was very happy that Kobe could come. After all, there was still a lot to learn from Kobe, and he could also see Kobe and Ao Pang...

Ahem...

As for the tickets to the Eastern Conference Finals, that's no problem. Zuo Li just thought that Kobe was in a bad mood after losing and went on vacation. A few tickets were no problem. He had already prepared a bunch of tickets in advance. After all, the Knicks'

Tickets for the playoffs have always been hard to come by.

After ending the call, Zuo Li chose to take an early rest. One day later, the Eastern Conference Finals will begin!

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On the evening of May 16, everyone in New York could see a familiar scene. New York fans wearing Knicks uniforms gathered from all directions towards Madison Square Garden.

The streets around Madison Square have long been filled with police officers armed with live ammunition. Their expressions are enough to intimidate anyone who wants to do something. However, they are not targeting anyone, they are just because they can only stand on the street and cannot go on duty inside Madison Square.

And bored!

This is Madison in the Eastern Conference Finals!

The grand occasion of last season is still fresh in my mind. At that time, some media said that it was an unsurpassable classic. However, in just one season, the grand occasion near Madison Square reached a new high. Stores on Fifth Avenue have launched various and

The Knicks-related discounts have even led to wealthy owners spending huge sums of money to cover surrounding buildings with Knicks posters.

Dolan also came out to join in the fun. He mobilized all the forces he could. The New York media were trying their best to guide public opinion.

Moreover, he also spent a lot of money to buy large-screen advertising space in Times Square, New York, and played previews of the Eastern Conference Finals in turn.

As for Zuo Li, he is now the "Emperor" of the entire New York. You can see him anywhere, whether in the streets or in the subway supermarket. NBA officials also invited Zuo Li to film the new playoffs a few days ago.

The trailer is currently being played on major TV stations.

Zuo Li's words at the end of the promotional video excited countless New York fans: "Our team exists to win the championship."

This sentence is straightforward and domineering. Before the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, everyone knew what the Knicks' goal was.

On TNT TV, Barkley stood on the sidelines and said excitedly, "Zuo Li has led the team to the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive season. He has led the team to the finals in the first two times. I believe that this time, Zuo Li will also lead the team to the Eastern Conference finals."

We will work hard towards this goal, and I believe the fans at the scene can’t wait!”