I’m Really Playing Basketball

Because of the strength shown by the Raptors, the Bobcats pursued the Raptors under Jordan's strategy after the All-Star Game. Not only did they not narrow the gap with the Raptors, they even made the Bobcats have doubts about catching up with the Raptors. A rather desperate feeling.

If you can't catch up, you really can't catch up.

Therefore, after the Raptors showed their strong strength after the All-Star Game, although they were not willing to be the fish on the chopping block, Joe still accepted his fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

As for his own destiny, it is really completely in the hands of the Heat or the Bucks and Raptors.

Sometimes, when you let go of something, it does seem a lot easier.

After the All-Star break, the Bobcats were waiting to enter the desperate mode of the team. But now, there is no need to desperate, so the team's strategy has completely changed.

When the Bobcats are in desperate mode, Chen Xiao's usage will of course increase, so throughout February, the Bobcats have a record of 11 wins and 2 losses, plus averages of 34.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 2.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. Defeating Wade, who led the team to 10 wins and 2 losses this month, averaging 30.9 points, 8.7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game, he won the best game of the month.

This is the second time Chen Xiao has received the Best of the Month award this season.

What is very interesting is that Chen Xiao, James and Wade are all the best players in the Eastern Conference this season. As the second player in the MVP rankings, Durant has not won the best player of the month this season.

The main reason is that Xiao Du's data is too stable.

Shan Yue is not as explosive as Chen Xiao, Wade and Xiao Zhan.

After all, although Durant is the confirmed new boss of the Bucks, there is still an old boss within the team, and Durant does not have that much ball rights.

As for the Heat, Cavaliers and Bobcats, Wade, Xiao Zhan and Chen Xiao are definitely on the outside.

We need to focus on Wade here.

This season, the Heat's league-leading center Yao Ming is very weak. The Heat are focusing on cultivating Chris Bosh and integrating Iverson into the team.

Whether it is integrating Iverson or focusing on training Bosh, Wade is the core.

Let Iverson integrate, what should Iverson integrate into? Of course, integrating into Wade!

Training Bosh is, of course, not about cultivating Bosh's inside post-up ability. Yao Ming is enough for the inside post-up. It is about cultivating his outside shooting ability to better open up space for Yao Ming. This also requires the cooperation with Wade. cooperation.

Therefore, despite the fact that the Heat's focus this season is not on Wade, Wade is only an assistant, but because this assistant is so core, Wade even played the most ball rights in his career this season.

Therefore, Wade's average of 30.5 points per game so far this season is a career high, 8 assists per game are also a career high, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game are also career highs, of course, Wade is averaging 21 shots per game this season. It is a career high. At the same time, his 49.9% field goal percentage per game so far this season is also a career high.

With so many career highs this season, it seems that Wade is playing very tired. In fact, Wade is not tired at all. This season, he averages only 38 minutes per game, which is even lower than that of Chen Xiao and Xiao Zhan. Durant is even less.

In addition, Wade's knees in this time and space are sound, so he looks quite energetic and very comfortable.

Even now, Wade has ranked first in the NBA's official MVP rankings.

Now that the season is in the second half, the competition for MVP has become even more intense.

Although Xiao Zhan and Chen Xiao have withdrawn from the competition, although now only Wade and Xiao Du are left in the MVP competition.

But the gap between the two has become an unusual smile.

From a statistical point of view, Wade is certainly the winner.

But again, Xiao Du has a hook behind him.

Behind Wade is ‘First Sports’.

First Sports is still very popular in China, but Hook has already regarded First Sports as his biggest opponent.

After all, First Sports already has Wade and Ron Howard, and will soon have Chen Xiao and James in the future.

Therefore, the NBA regular season MVP this season is really not just a competition between Du and Wade.

This is not an individual duel, this is a team battle.

Durant now has the advantage of the media, and Wade has the advantage of personal performance.

Similarly, Durant's personal performance is not bad. As long as the Bucks win first place, his personal performance disadvantage will become very small.

On the other hand, Wade is not really powerless in terms of media public opinion. Don’t forget that in the MVP voting, Chinese media now account for close to 10%. Now, 12 Chinese journalists have voting rights every year. It's a fixed number.

At the same time, I have to say that Xiao Zhan is really prescient. When he had a falling out with Hook, Xiao Zhan had been building his own media and public opinion team in the United States. With his great investment in the past few years, Xiao Zhan has already The NBA has a certain influence.

Therefore, regardless of the fact that hooks still have a public opinion advantage, they may not actually be that big.

If all reporters in China and most neutral reporters turn to Wade, Wade really has a chance.

Therefore, everything is whether Wade and the Heat can win the first place in the record.

His personal performance is better, he is the league's scoring leader, and his record is No. 1. Without the support of Chinese reporters and Xiao Zhan's team, Wade may still lose, but with so many iron votes, plus neutrality With the support of the judges, Wade can still compete for the hook.

Of course, as the Bobcats' strategy has changed, from focusing on the regular season record to cultivating the team's potential players, the MVP has nothing to do with Chen Xiao, and naturally has nothing to do with the Bobcats.

However, the aftertaste caused by the MVP competition still has an impact on the Bobcats.

The Bobcats really want to avoid the Heat. In the entire league, the Bobcats are afraid of the Heat. Playing against any other team, let alone a sure win, at least has a chance.

But now, because of the MVP competition, this is to force the Heat to take the first pick Bobcats.

This makes Boss Qiao very helpless.

Of course, from Chen Xiao's point of view, even if there is no MVP competition, the Heat have no reason to choose the Raptors as their opponent.

Now the Raptors are extremely ferocious. They need positional warfare and positional warfare, and run and gun and run and gun. Therefore, they can beat the Heat when they advance, and they can beat the Bucks when they retreat. No matter whether you play slow or fast, the Raptors are worthy now.

It is precisely because of the current changes in the situation in the Eastern Conference and the league that the Bobcats' strategy has changed, making the Bobcats' record look a bit weak when the time comes to March.

In the first game in March, on March 3, the Bobcats lost at home to the Eastern powerhouse Chicago Bulls.

After defeating two underdogs, the Hawks and the Knicks, on March 10, the Bobcats lost again in an away game against the Spurs, who were second in the Western Conference. Then, in back-to-back away games against the Timberwolves, which was third in the Western Conference, the Bobcats lost again. The team reached two defeats.

In the previous four months, the Bobcats lost up to three games per month. In March, they only played one-third of the schedule, and the Bobcats lost three games.

And the Bobcats' losing streak is not over yet. On March 14th, they returned to the East and lost to the Raptors in an away game. On March 15th, they returned to home and lost to the Raptors back to back.

A four-game losing streak is also the longest losing streak for the Bobcats this season.

And, this is still not the end.

On March 17, the Bobcats sat at home and ushered in the challenge of the Lakers, who are now No. 1 in the Western Conference.

In this game, the big Lopez, who the Bobcats have recently focused on training, was tortured to death by the Gasol brothers of the Lakers.

In the end, the Bobcats lost to the Lakers 100-113 at home.

This is the latest in a five-game losing streak for the Bobcats.

Played throughout March until now, 2 wins and 6 losses, this record can be said to be quite ugly.

Although the record is ugly, it did not affect the morale of the Bobcats.

This is mainly because the Bobcats' schedule during this period is really difficult to play.

If the Bobcats are in a desperate state now, this wave of games may be able to spell out half of the victory.

But since the Bobcats have been released, and the opponents are still fighting, it is of course normal that they can't beat them.

Now that you have given up, stop thinking about victory.

Of course, no one else thinks that the Bobcats have suddenly changed in this wave of losing streak. It is entirely a matter of strategy.

The Bobcats just couldn't keep up with these super teams and quasi-super teams.

It is still very stable against the ordinary teams in the league, especially with Chen Xiao as a super stabilizer, the Bobcats are still one of the most stable teams in the league.

So after a five-game losing streak, the Bobcats successively defeated the Mosaic, Kings, Pacers, Wizards, 76ers and Knicks in March. After a five-game losing streak, they achieved a six-game winning streak.

The Bobcats' record throughout March also became a decent 8 wins and 6 losses.

After March, the Bobcats had 53 wins and 21 losses. This record already ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Of course, it is already far behind the Heat and Bucks, who both have 62 wins and 12 losses, and the Raptors, who have 60 wins and 14 losses.

However, they are actually far away from the Cavaliers and Nets who are behind with 48 wins and 26 losses.

Let's put it this way, in the sprint stage of the season, except for the Magic and Bulls who are behind in the queue and are desperately pushing forward, the Cavaliers and Nets are looking for opportunities to stagger the Heat.

If the Heat are first, no one wants to be eighth or fifth.

Of course, if the Heat are second, no one wants to be sixth or seventh.

Therefore, the situation in the Eastern Conference in the final stage of the regular season this season is really interesting.

According to Barkley, it was the most subtle regular season sprint in NBA history. This is really not a joke.

Except for the Bobcats who have no way to decide their own destiny, each of the other seven teams in the East wants to decide their own destiny.

After all, in this year's Eastern Conference quarterfinals, everyone feels that as long as they miss their natural enemies, they will have a chance to win the championship.

Therefore, no team is indifferent when it comes to sprinting.

Time has come to April, and the subtle situation in the east continues.

Because of the delicate situation in the Eastern Conference, many teams in the Western Conference took advantage of this year's regular season sprint. They won games that they couldn't win inexplicably.

Of course, again, the subtleties of the Eastern Conference team have nothing to do with the Bobcats. Anyway, the Bobcats' ranking has been fixed, which is fourth. You can adjust it as you like.

Therefore, while other Eastern Conference teams were nervous and subtle, Chen Xiao and the Bobcats were very relaxed.

During the regular season, after the Bobcats defeated the Pistons in an away game on April 5, Chen Xiao, Boss Qiao, senior Curry, the Bobcats players and coaches did not rush to leave, but stayed in Detroit to prepare for April. Went to Detroit's Ford Arena on the 6th to watch this year's NCAA finals.

I have to say that the NBA officials really put a lot of effort into this year's Bobcat schedule. Knowing that Marquette University was likely to reach the finals of the NCAA finals, in order to prevent Chen Xiao and Jordan from having to work hard, they directly arranged the schedule. The Bobcats' game is scheduled for Detroit on April 5th.

Shanmao, who has Boss Qiao and Chen Xiao, is treated like a biological son without any questions asked.

This year, as the top favorite in the NCAA, Marquette faced the University of North Carolina led by Ty Lawson in the NCAA finals.

Although the gap between the two teams was considered to be quite large before the game, the game was quite exciting.

Even early on, under the leadership of Ty Lawson, UNC took the lead in the first quarter.

The NCAA game consisted of two quarters. After the 20 minutes of the first quarter, North Carolina led by 10 points 54 to 44.

The reason for this result is entirely because Marquette University thinks of the problem simply.

Beasley was troubled by Danny Green, and his offensive singles were too simple.

On the other side, Curry was knocked around by the strong Ty Lawson. After the whole game, Ty Lawson scored 18 free throws and had 8 steals.

18 free throws. This is the NCAA. You can defend for three seconds. If you let Ty Lawson kill so many free throws, it basically means that Curry's defense is like air.

As for Curry, who is a disciple of Chen Xiao, is his defense just air?

Of course not. On the contrary, Curry's defensive skills are quite good. The reason why he was knocked into the air by Ty Lawson is entirely because Curry suffered too much in the confrontation.

Whether it was Ty Lawson taking 18 free throws or completing 8 steals, it was all because of confrontation.

Curry Jr.'s confrontation looks even worse than his brother's.

Well, it's really bad.

The University of North Carolina almost defeated Marquette University in the first half, which shocked Chen Xiao at the scene and the Marquette fans in front of the TV.

However, Marquette is indeed stronger.

Moreover, the University of North Carolina fought too hard in the first quarter. In the second quarter, as Marquette University became more cautious, the University of North Carolina did not score so many simple points, and the University of North Carolina's offensive efficiency dropped sharply.

Especially after Marquette University asked Jimmy Butler to defend Ty Lawson in the second half, North Carolina's offense was somewhat unable to play.

In the end, Marquette University, which trailed by 10 points in the first half, beat North Carolina 48-34 in the second half. In the end, it defeated the University of North Carolina thrillingly 92-88 in the game.

Seeing Beasley, Curry Jr., Jimmy Butler and Wesley Matthews celebrating wildly on the court, Chen Xiao was also happily applauding them on the sidelines.

Their first championship, this is Marquette University's fourth championship.

And while Chen Xiao was applauding Beasley and the others, all the cameras at the scene were pointed at Chen Xiao.

And they kept switching between Chen Xiao, Curry, Beasley, and Butler.

The whole world knows that among the three core players of Marquette University that won the championship this time, Beasley is Chen Xiao’s younger brother and half-student, while Curry Jr. is simply Chen Xiao’s apprentice. As for Butler, this season He transferred here specifically for Chen Xiao because he is a fan of Chen Xiao.

Therefore, after Marquette University players lifted the NCAA championship trophy, Beasley, Curry Jr. and Butler immediately came to Chen Xiao with the trophy, and then shouted in Chen Xiao's direction roared.

"GOD-Chen, this is for you!!"

god-Chen This is Chen Xiao’s nickname among Marquette University fans.

god-Chen, god-Wei, god-Luo, this is the first generation of Marquette Three Eagles.

And this is for you!, was Chen Xiao's roar after leading the Cavaliers to win the championship.

Therefore, after the three people finished shouting, the commentator on the sidelines also yelled crazily.

"They're paying tribute to Boy Wonder!

They are paying tribute to the eternal godfather of Marquette University! "

The Godfather of Marquette!

Whether it was the Marquette University players and coaches present, the Marquette University fans in front of the TV, or Wade, Ron Howard, Durant, Curry, DeAndre Jordan and others, there was no one at this time. Views.

"Although Chen only played for one year at Marquette University, and although he only won one NCAA championship directly for Marquette University, there is no doubt that he is the godfather of Marquette University."

As the president of Marquette University in the NBA, current Celtics head coach Doc Rivers couldn't help but sigh.

He knows better than many people the influence Chen Xiao has on Marquette University.

Durant, Curry, DeAndre Jordan, Beasley, Curry Jr., Butler, these two generations of Three Eagles were almost all trained by Chen Xiao.

Even Wade and Ron Howard, their ability to soar in the sky is directly related to Chen Xiao.

Therefore, the greatest three generations of Three Eagles at Marquette University were all created by Chen Xiao.

Such a person, even if he is only 26 years old, still deserves the title of Godfather of Marquette University.

"He is only 26 years old, but he has brought three generations of players and three NCAA championships to Marquette University. Under his influence, Marquette University, once a down-and-out giant, has become a top giant in the NCAA.

Now the wonder boy, the influence at Marquette University has been comparable to Coach K of Duke University, and maybe one day in the future, he will be on par with UCLA's John Wooden. "

The on-site commentary was still sensational.

The fans at the scene were also very cooperative and applauded crazily for Chen Xiao, Beasley, Curry, Butler and others.

Obviously, this scene is definitely one that can touch their hearts, even if many of them are not Marquette University fans.

Even Boss Qiao next to Chen Xiao was full of envy for Chen Xiao at this time.

Godfather, Godfather, Godfather!

This is so awesome, isn’t it?

"The godfather of a top NCAA school!"

Who can not envy this?

Boss Joe now wants to return to North Carolina to coach after completing his goals in the NBA.