Build a Dream Dynasty

Aminu's outstanding performance helped the Nets to re-establish their advantage, and the Raptors, who were fighting to the death, had no way out. Howard, DeRozan, and Lowry each stepped up their impact on the inside and made a last-ditch effort. However, when the team's outside threats are relatively insufficient and the Nets are very determined to shrink, this kind of impact must be inefficient.

In the third position, James Johnson has a lot of athletic ability, but he is very average in offense with the ball and outside shooting. This style of play may still perform well in the regular season, but in the playoffs It is very likely that there is no way to perform on the stage. In the Raptors team, the weakness of this position is also one of the reasons that affects the overall performance of the Raptors in the playoffs.

The wooden barrel principle, in the playoffs, sometimes it is to see whose shortcomings are shorter.

The situation of the game is in the hands of the Nets. As time goes by, Howard, Smith and others can't help feeling a little tragic.

Two or three years ago, the two were still All-Star players and were highly sought after in the free market. However, they were still at the golden age of the two as athletes, and they had reached the stage where they needed to prove themselves. The two playmates who grew up together when they were children teamed up and wanted to make a career, but unexpectedly, they couldn't even stop the Nets in their downturn, and were even dealt with by the opponent like chopping melons and vegetables.

Compared with the high praise of "single-for-James" in the peak period, Howard has also experienced a lot of bad reviews for "offensive cancer". Although Smith's height is not as brilliant as his old friend, until the summer of 2013, he was still an all-around power forward who was enthusiastically sought after as soon as he entered the free market. But now, it is already a role that the other party politely declines to join the Nets with a basic salary.

In the last quarter of the game, the Raptors failed to cause any major troubles for the Nets. The Nets' experience in dealing with dominant situations is not comparable to the Raptors. The team firmly held 10+ points Poor, boiling the frog in warm water all the way cooked the raptor.

At 109:99, the Nets successfully conquered the Raptors' home court and once again took a 3:0 lead in the first round of the playoffs. After this battle, the Nets have basically secured a spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Nets and 76ers are also the two teams in the Eastern Conference that have won consecutive victories so far. In contrast, the Eagles are a little more troublesome. Facing the Wizards led by Wall and Bill, although the Eagles defended their two home games, they were scored 66 points by Wall and Bill in G3. A disastrous defeat of 23 points, as the number one in the Eastern Conference, it is really a bit embarrassing. The Bucks are even worse, losing a game at home. As a team in the upper half, they are now 1:2 behind the Cavaliers.

Objectively speaking, although the fourth loss to the fifth is shameless, it is not too unusual. In itself, the two teams are the closest matchup in the playoffs. In this round of duel, everyone felt more sorry for Paul. How should I put it, it would be a shame not to be able to touch the floor of the Western Conference finals in the West. If you still can't get rid of this fate when you come to the East, that's really true. . . . . .

The situation of the Bucks is not too good. At the same time, Brother Antetokounmpo was also distorted in skill points in the Bucks, which also made Jiang Mingliang start to think about it. In comparison, the relationship between the Nets and the Bucks is not bad. If Antetokounmpo can't realize his potential with Paul, and the Bucks' performance can't make any breakthroughs, it's not impossible to talk about it.

There was a day off between G3G4, and Jiang Mingliang took the time to come to Vancouver from Toronto to visit his mother Yang Kaiwen, and by the way, talk about his marriage with Jessica.

For other things, Yang Kaiwen doesn't need to go back to the United States, but for Jiang Mingliang's marriage, Yang Kaiwen has to go back to participate anyway, right? Of course, if Yang Kaiwen insists on holding it in Canada, it is not impossible, but it is more or less rude.

"Are you really ready to settle things with Jessica?" Inadvertently, her son has also reached the age of 31, and Yang Kaiwen herself, although she said that her life in Canada is comfortable and well-maintained, is already nearly 60 years old.

"Yeah, I also think it's about time. Jessica has been with me for a long time, and I have decided that she will be Mrs. Jiang, so I don't think about changing her. Get married earlier, and then let the baby take its course, I think Dad and you will also feel at ease. You can also go back to New York, including mom, to see more grandchildren."

Jiang Mingliang had already enjoyed the wonderful life ahead with his words, but he heard some misunderstandings in Yang Kaiwen's ears.

"Jessica, there won't be any?"

"!!!" Jiang Mingliang shook his head quickly, "Don't get me wrong, it's nothing. I won't make such an oolong."

Simply, just want to get married.

"You have always done things properly. I believe there will be no problems with such a lifelong event as marriage. I support your decision." Jiang Shixiao suffered a head injury, and after everyone took care of it in the hospital, everyone recognized it a little more. Jiang Mingliang, Ma Luoli, and Xie Qirun stopped at the level of friendship, and at the same time rejected the possible marriage with Lin Jin. The marriage must be decided by oneself, so Jessica is not a bad choice.

As for Krystal, which Yang Kaiwen prefers, of course, she cannot do without the Jiang family.

There are also some Houlang around me who have no autonomy in the choice of marriage and can only follow the arrangements of their families. However, Jiang Mingliang's biggest confidence is that his ability is good enough. Whether it is running a sports club or making other investments, he has high returns. member's index.

"The two sisters are following you together, because they really like you. You have to take care of some things and keep everything in check." Yang Kaiwen then reminded.

This kid followed the team to watch a game, and there were mistresses waiting here. To be honest, Yang Kaiwen was really a little angry. If he hadn't brought up the topic of marriage and distracted Yang Kaiwen's attention, Yang Kaiwen would have educated him on this matter.

Of course, being placed in the back wave of Jiang Mingliang's class, he is already clean and self-sufficient. I will not spend a lot of money on women, and I will not be seduced by women to affect my judgment. I will not drink alcohol or drugs, and I will not go to nightclubs occasionally. high. He is very competitive, and Jiang Shixiao and Yang Kaiwen are also very respectable to outsiders. This kind of psychological satisfaction cannot be brought by money.

After staying with his mother in Vancouver for two days, Jiang Mingliang returned to Toronto to continue watching the Nets and Raptors' Game 4.

0:3 behind, there is no retreat at all. The Raptors showed a strong desire in this game. In the case that they have basically lost the possibility of promotion, the players in the team unloaded the burden in their hearts and showed their charisma. Defend the home field.

Amidst the cheers of the home fans, the Raptors once again stunned the Nets at the beginning. The state of the two Smiths formed a stark contrast. Josh Smith made 4 of 5 shots in the first quarter, including three of three three-pointers, and scored 11 points. The excellent state made the Nets unconvinced. On the other hand, this game JR Smith, who returned to the starting lineup, did not find the touch of the game. Although he was still active in the game, his shooting touch seemed to be completely offline.

At the end of the first quarter, the Raptors led the Nets by 13 points 37:24 at home.

In the second quarter, the competition between the two sides was still fierce. On the Nets side, Curry and Aminu hit three-pointers successively to narrow the point difference. However, the advantage of the Raptors inside continued the firepower in the first quarter. Porzingis did not have many ways to face Howard. There are too many ways, and Josh Smith's state in this game is even better than the previous three games. Josh Smith's good performance in the playoffs is likely to allow him to get a contract that exceeds the minimum salary in the free market in the next summer.

For the Nets, Porzingis and JR Smith are in average condition, and the support from teammates is piecemeal. The game is really difficult for Curry. At halftime, the point difference was widened to 20 points by the Raptors.

Returning to New York with a score of 3:1 is definitely acceptable for the Nets, but Jiang Mingliang was a little embarrassed when the team fell behind by 20 points at halftime when the team was favored. I blame myself for all my operations this season, especially the team's bench lineup that has always maintained an advantage before. Jiang Mingliang's operations have declined significantly. Even when he can't play an advantageous situation in the game, he will really regret it. .

I don't think there is anything wrong with refusing to join Josh Smith. The overall consistent thinking of the Nets is to believe in young people and tap neglected and underestimated talents. The team is not keen on these veterans who were waived midseason. Although sometimes they fail and get slapped in the face, don't forget that the rise of the Nets relies on the chips accumulated by these unpopular young people.

During the halftime break, Stevens may have reprimanded Porzingis severely. The game entered the second half, and Porzingis, who was bullied by Howard for a round of the series, finally became active, and more at the horns. After asking for the ball, he hit Howard face-to-face.

In fact, Porzingis is not useless when facing Howard. His shooting ability is very good, and his efficiency may not meet the standard of a space-based insider, but he is definitely a role that opponents dare not let go. His athletic ability is very strong At the same time, with a height of 211 and a wingspan of 229, it is difficult for others to block his shots when he is attacking, not to mention that his height does not dominate the center position at all. Obviously Howard too.

Not only this round against the Raptors, if the Nets want to make a difference in this year's playoffs, if Porzingis wants to truly break through himself and go to a higher level, he must face up To face these seemingly insurmountable peaks.

Facing Howard, Porzingis's 3-of-7 shooting rate in a single quarter is not very high, but when he takes more shots and effectively restrains the Raptors' defense, the Nets' other points on the offensive end are also more effective. active. However, on the defensive end, DeRozan, who finally played normally in this game, supported the Raptors' offense in the third quarter. Helping the team recover 4 points in the third quarter only by the recovering Nets, the Raptors came into the fourth quarter with a 16-point lead.

In the fourth quarter, the Nets launched a counterattack. However, the Raptors, who had a 16-point advantage, were united and tried their best to hold on to the lead. The final score was 123:111. The Raptors became the first in the past three seasons The team that won the Nets in the first round of the playoffs also defended the home round.

However, this is also the last glory of the Raptors. G5, back to the Barclays Center, the Nets did not give the Raptors any chance, the team hit an NBA playoffs record 14 3-pointers in the first half, scored 78 points in the half, and took the lead When it came to 32 points, it directly declared that the second half of the game was full of garbage time.

In the second half of the game, the Nets, which were more about martial arts, replaced all the main players in the middle of the third quarter. With a big score of 4:1, they eliminated their opponents and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with their heads held high. And their opponent in the Eastern Conference semifinals was the Philadelphia 76ers who swept the Magic 4:0.

There is no need to repeat the grievances between the two teams. Jiang Mingliang was in charge of the Nets for the first year. At the end of the regular season, Lopez was injured by the Philadelphia 76ers. The Humans missed the playoffs. In the summer of 2012, the 76ers intervened in Harden's trade, which made Jiang Mingliang's original plan to keep George and trade for Curry failed, and the team was forced to send Paul George away. In 2013, in the summer of 2013, the 76ers poached assistant coach Schneider from the Nets, and the relationship between the two teams warmed up. When the 76ers competed for the playoffs, the Nets also helped. In the summer of 2014, the 76ers got the little emperor James, and immediately became the strongest competitor of the Nets on the road to three consecutive championships. The relationship between the two teams immediately deteriorated. During the regular season, Bev Leigh had a history of causing trouble. And the bigger competition is on the court. Curry, James, and Harden have been in the top five of the MVP list for a long time this season. The fans of the three are arguing for the honor of MVP. It is also a bright spot. Among them, Curry, who has been at the top of the MVP list for a long time, his fans are undoubtedly the most confident. After all, with two consecutive championships and two consecutive FMVPs, the two opposing teams are still shamelessly "grouping together", while James and Deng Mi laughed at the poor record of the Nets this year, and strengthened the role of head coach Stevens and general manager Jiang Mingliang. At the same time, Jamie and Denmi are also fighting internally. After all, the 76ers were brought out by Harden, and the arrival of James is the key for the 76ers to rise to the championship level. Both sides want to belittle each other. To enhance their confidence to compete for MVP.

This round of matchup in the Eastern Conference semifinals is undoubtedly the most watched round of matchup before the finals.