I’m Really Playing Basketball

On the evening of April 23, 2006, the Charlotte Bobcats, eighth in the Eastern Conference, defeated the 73-win Bucks, first in the Eastern Conference, 108-104 on the road. After the game, this magical result quickly swept the entire basketball world.

For a time, it can be said that the crowd is excited!

Did they agree that the Bucks would sacrifice the Bobcats and the league's No. 1 player, Chen Xiao?

Did you agree to choose the weakest and most dishonest person in the playoffs?

Why is this soft persimmon so difficult to handle?

The Bucks, the team with the best regular season wins in history with 73 wins, were actually defeated by Chen Xiao and a group of 'baby soldiers'!

This really surprised everyone.

While everyone was disappointed, they also had to marvel at the performance of Chen Xiao and the Bobcats players in this game.

As the leader of the Bobcats in this game, Chen Xiao made 17 of 21 shots, 4 of 6 three-pointers, and 5 of 5 free throws. He scored a game-high 43 points for the Bobcats, plus 11 rebounds and 10 assists in an extremely efficient manner. 2 steals and 3 blocks.

Under the leadership of Chen Xiao, other Bobcats players also performed quite well.

Chris made 5 of 13 shots and scored 12 points, 13 assists and 3 steals in the first playoff game of his career.

Danny Granger also performed extremely well in his first playoff game. After scoring 9 points with 100% shooting in the first quarter, he was also very stable in the next three quarters, and even became a One of Chen Xiao's most important assistants.

In the game, he made 9 of 13, 6 of 8 three-pointers, and 4 of 6 free throws. He scored 28 points in the game and also sent 1 steal and 1 block. He performed very well on both offense and defense. .

With three young players such as Lou Williams, Monta Alice and Jack collectively undercover, Granger held up the Bobcats' rookie sky.

In addition, Zach Randolph and Barnes also performed well.

With limited shots, Barnes made 4 of 7 shots and scored 10 points.

Zach Randolph, on the other hand, had an almost dominant performance in a very limited playing time. He made 4 of 5 free throws and 3 of 3 free throws. He scored 11 points and also grabbed 4 offensive rebounds.

Except for Chen Xiao and the other five, almost no one else on the Bobcats scored again.

I have to say that this game is indeed very difficult for most of the Bobcats players who are playing in the playoffs for the first time.

In the third quarter, when the Bucks performed poorly, the young players of the Bobcats, including the young guns who were cared for like Chen Xiao, couldn't even score a point.

However, no matter what, the Bobcats still won this game.

Under the leadership of Chen Xiao, the Bobcats' 11 rookies, plus the playoff rookie Xiao Pao, a total of 12 playoff rookie players won the first playoff game of their careers.

The Bobcats' victory in this game made Ray Allen of the opposite Bucks a little lonely.

Ray Allen made 16 of 25 in this game, 9 of 17 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored a high of 45 points in the game, but in the end the team lost.

It's quite interesting to say that Ray Allen's 45 points in this game were even the lowest points he scored against the Bobcats this season.

I have to say that the absence of Zach Randolph had an impact on Ray Allen's scoring.

Because the Bobcats have too many rookies and there is a big man that Ray Allen likes very much, when Ray Allen competes with the Bobcats in the regular season, the Bobcats have two points that allow Ray Allen to do whatever he wants.

This allows Ray Allen, who is proficient in running positions, to run a little or use a screen, and there is an opportunity immediately, and he can take any shot he wants.

Zach Randolph did not play in this game, which gave Ray Allen one less point that he could target at will. Although Ray Allen can still shoot at a very efficient shooting rate, there is really no way around it because of his excellent touch. .

But because of the absence of Randolph, the difficulty of Ray Allen's shots has increased. There is one less point that can be played at will, and the number of Ray Allen's shots has also decreased.

Otherwise, based on the way Ray Allen hit a three-pointer from the center circle at the beginning of this game, if Randolph was there, it would probably be another 50+ night for Ray Allen.

Don’t forget, in history, Ray Allen is a 34-year-old super shooter who can still score 51 points in the playoffs. As long as the touch comes, he can do whatever he wants on the court, not to mention that the current Ray Allen is comparable to history Ray Allen in the NBA is much better. He is a player who has completely found his own way of basketball and is recognized as the highest-level player in the NBA.

However, no matter how outstanding his performance is, if he loses this game, he still loses.

Therefore, seeing the Bobcats players celebrating wildly on the court, the look on Ray Allen's face was not very good.

When he and the Bucks chose to play the Bobcats in the first round, they never thought that such a surprise would happen. The Bobcats would actually win them in the playoffs.

Although they found a way to deal with this Bobcat in the second half of this game.

However, who knows if the Bobcats will be able to use their tactics in the second half of this game against the Bucks in the next game?

The playoffs are originally a target and counter target, completely different from the regular season games.

Thinking of this, Ray Allen took a deep breath.

"At the end of the day, the game is over and we are 0-1 behind!"

"We can't lose this series again!"

After Ray Allen finished speaking through gritted teeth, he left the court with the surrounding Bucks players.

After Ray Allen left, the entire Bradley Center completely became a stage for Chen Xiao and the Bobcats to go crazy.

At this time, on the other side of the ocean in China, there was a group of fans who were as crazy as the Marquette University fans at the scene.

Before this series started, who would have thought that Chen Xiao could give the Bucks a disastrous start right from the start?

All I can say is that my baby Xiao is so magical!

At the post-match press conference, because of the magical result of this game, the players and coaches of the two teams also became the focus of the media.

As the head coach of the Bucks, Terry Porter seemed a little frustrated because of the loss in this game.

"In this game, the Bobcats kicked our ass right from the start. They were more prepared than us. We fell behind by 22 points in the first half, but at the end of the game, we only lost by 4 points. Such a loss is very bitter. But this loss also allowed us to test the strength of the Bobcats.”

"Terry, are you saying your first game was a test against the Bobcats?"

"You can think so."

"So have you found out anything?"

"Wonderboy is as amazing a player as Ray."

After a few very official compliments to Chen Xiao, Terry Porter left the press conference with regret and slight regret.

Bobcats head coach Jordan, who was interviewed later, was very happy.

After all, when Jordan came out, the enthusiastic applause from the reporters at the scene really made Michael great, and it felt like he was dreaming back to the Bulls.

However, to be honest, Jordan really deserves everyone's applause.

In the first half of this game, Jordan was very well prepared for the Bucks, laying the foundation for the Bobcats' victory.

And in the second half, when the Bucks were chasing wildly, and when Chen Xiao alone supported the Bobcats in danger, Granger stood up, and Granger, everyone knew that this was Jordan's favorite general, Jordan's personal disciple, every time the Bobcats train, reporters can see Jordan guiding Granger step by step in offense, running and shooting.

In this game, Jordan reflected his tactical preparation as a head coach in the first half, and his vision as a coach and his ability to train players as a coach in the second half.

It can be said that Jordan and Chen Xiao performed equally perfectly in this game.

Although Jordan was very happy with everyone's applause, during the interview, Jordan still gave more applause to Chen Xiao.

"Chen is the key to this game. If it wasn't for Chen's response to Ray Allen's three-pointer in the middle circle after the opening, no matter how well prepared I am before the game, this game can only swallow the bitter fruit of defeat. Chen's The mid-circle shot allowed us to maintain strong confidence no matter how difficult the game was.

And that confidence brought us victory. "

"Michael, as the greatest player in NBA history, how do you evaluate the mid-range shot between Ray Allen and Wonder Boy?"

"I've never seen such an incredible basketball matchup, they were so incredible, they created a new situation that was unimaginable.

This round will make them monuments in the history of NBA and basketball. They are all epoch-making geniuses in the history of basketball and NBA. "

Boss Joe is also full of praise for Ray Allen.

I have to say that although the Bucks lost this game, Ray Allen really didn't deserve anything.

too strong!

As long as there are holes in your team's lineup, he can attack your holes like crazy.

Although Jordan was highly sought after after the game, it was obvious that the most popular person after the game was definitely Chen Xiao.

"Chen, this is a great victory. As a team with 49 wins in the regular season, you defeated a team with 73 wins. Is this something you have thought about before?"

"Of course, after the playoff schedule came out, we were always thinking about beating the Bucks."

"Is it this game?"

"No, it's this series, we're going to beat the Bucks in this series."

After Chen Xiao finished speaking with a smile, all the reporters at the scene were in an uproar.

is this real?

Could it be that Chen Xiao was joking?

You just won one game against the Bucks and you dared to shout that you want to win this series?

Have you forgotten now how badly you lost in the second half?

When the Bucks find a way to deal with you, you don't stand a chance!

If you can defeat the 73-win Bucks in this series, you can leave the playoffs with your head held high.

However, you are now saying that you want to win this series?

Are you bragging a bit?

To be honest, although the Bobcats miraculously defeated the Bucks in this game, most people still think that the Bucks can definitely beat the Bobcats in the series.

After all, the Bucks swept the Bobcats by 18 points in the second half.

If the Bobcats can't find a solution to the problem in the next game, the final result of this series will only be 4-1, and the Bobcats will be out.

Of course, no matter whether they disdain Chen Xiao's arrogant statement or not, for these reporters, they like Chen Xiao's statement too much.

This is the topic!

Therefore, the next day, almost all major media outlets in the United States wrote a similar sensational headline.

"Wonderboy wants Black Eight to win the first regular season team in history with 73 wins!"

Good guy, looking at the newspapers in my hand, they are all about the news that Chen Xiao wants to hack the Bucks. The looks on the faces of the Bucks' coaches and players are quite interesting.

Some are uncomfortable, some are unhappy, some are angry, and similarly, some are under great pressure.

To be honest, this dark topic that Chen Xiao took the initiative to hype is indeed quite praiseworthy.

Even Phil Jackson, who has always paid close attention to Chen Xiao and Jordan, secretly liked it.

"As expected of Michael!"

This psychological warfare is simply amazing.

Maximized the Bobcats' victory in the first game.

The true story of my deep psychological warfare!

Phil was right. Chen Xiao's hype was really Michael's script.

As a rookie head coach, Michael's tactics are indeed only singles, full-court press, half-court press, but in terms of psychological warfare, he is the elder brother of Ko and O'Neal.

Throwing this pressure on the Bucks' heads can break a person, right?

The best record in history with 73 wins was hacked. Just imagine, some people won’t be able to sleep, right?

Chen Xiao's remarks at the G1 post-game press conference about the team that won 73 games in this series continued to sweep the entire NBA and American public opinion circles.

TNT, ESPN, at this time, almost the entire NBA and the entire basketball world are discussing the possibility of the Bobcats hacking the Bucks, and how miserable the Bucks will be after being hacked. They are definitely the worst team in the NBA.

Even at this time, someone familiar with the matter broke the news that in this season's MVP voting, Ray Allen was the unanimous regular season MVP!

The unanimous regular season MVP!

This is the first time in history!

If the unanimous regular season MVP is blackballed, then Ray Allen must be the worst player in NBA history, right?

The worst team, the worst players, the entire Bucks team seems to have been hacked.

I have to say, these media celebrities and experts are real dogs!

No regard for the Bucks' feelings at all.

But, who told you to lose!

As a team with 73 wins, it lost to an eighth-ranked team like the Bobcats at home right away. If you perform poorly, don't blame us YY.

"Michael, you are so mean!"

Seeing the overwhelming public opinion offensive against the Bucks across the United States, Bobcats assistant coach Cole couldn't help but sigh.

Another old yin critic like Phil was born!

but……

The public opinion war launched by the super-evil Boss Qiao seems to be louder than rain.

On April 26, in G2 between the Bobcats and Bucks, the Bucks almost swept away the Bobcats 110-87 at home, eventually chasing the big score of this series to 1-1.

Could it be that it has no effect?

No, it works!

Jordan looked at the Bucks players who were gritting their teeth after winning the game, and a smile appeared on his face after thinking deeply.

Their hearts were still affected.