Super All-around Point Guard

It can be said that the Raptors and Cavaliers tried their best to lose. In the end, the Raptors were unlucky and made too many shots, resulting in defeating the Cavaliers and continuing to sit first in the Eastern Conference. superior.

By April, all playoff teams began to pay more attention to the health of their players, especially teams that had already secured their playoff tickets. Although the Knicks still seemed to be in the danger zone, they were still in eighth place. Wandering, it seems that they may be squeezed out at any time, but everyone knows that the Knicks are very strong, and there will not be a strong team like the Warriors and Spurs. Even if there is, the Knicks can still win if they want to.

No one is worried that the Knicks won't make the playoffs.

The Celtics and Hornets are having a hard time. The Celtics are a little better. They are currently ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference, still ahead of the Knicks. However, if they are unlucky next, they may be eliminated. They can't squeeze in, and besides, they don't want to play the Cavaliers in the first round. If the Raptors finish first in the Eastern Conference, they also want to fall to eighth in the Eastern Conference.

The Hornets are ranked behind the New York Knicks. They have the best chance of squeezing the Knicks down. However, no one believes that they can do it. The Hornets also feel very helpless. It might as well be the Pistons and Celtics instead. , at least they have the motivation to continue fighting. Now the Knicks are pressing on them. What should they do?

The Knicks will soon face a new game, which is the Pacers, who are ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference. They now really want to win and maintain the sixth ranking. If this is the case, then they will play the Bulls in the first round. For them, it's a good choice. It would be terrible if they fell to seventh and met the Cavaliers.

In Madison Square Garden, before the game started, Paul George, who has been in hot form recently, took the initiative to chat with Xie Chen: "What do you think is going on with the Cavaliers team recently? Why have they been losing in a row? If they continue to lose like this, they should We fell to third place in the Eastern Conference. Last year, we were knocked out of the first round of the playoffs by you. This year we finally won't be eighth. We don't want to meet the strongest team in the Eastern Conference again in the first round."

Unexpectedly, all teams were worried about their matchups in the playoffs. When he thought that his plan had caused everyone in the Eastern Conference to be in chaos, Xie Chen couldn't help laughing: "Paul George, you are thinking too much. , it’s not certain whether you can hold on to the sixth position. The Celtics don’t want to meet the Cavaliers more than you do. Maybe they will take your place in the last few days. Anyway, they will definitely not be able to compete with me for eighth. "

Paul George also wondered: "You guy, everyone else wants to make the record ranking as high as possible, but you stick to eighth place. Fortunately, the Cavaliers have recently fallen to second place. Could it be that they don't want to win because there is no hope of competing for MVP? Right? Well, man, speaking of which, I feel sorry for you. You are playing better this season than last season, and you are more selfless. It’s just that the record of the Warriors guys is so good that they may actually break the Bulls’ 72-10 record. With a negative record, there’s nothing you can do about losing to Stephen Curry.”

After the regular season is over, it's time to select the MVP of this season. MVP has always been defined as "the best player on the best team." If we say who is the best player in the league, 7 out of 10 people must say so. It was Xie Chen, two said it was Curry, and one said it was James. But if we say who is the best team, there is no doubt that the Golden State Warriors, who have lost less than 10 games so far, deserve it. The best team this season.

Therefore, in the eyes of many people, it will be difficult for Xie Chen to compete with Stephen Curry for the regular season MVP this season. After all, awarding the MVP to a team ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference is really unjustifiable.

Paul George was very dissatisfied with Xie Chen last season because the team was recuperating from injuries. Xie Chen emerged when George was absent. A series in the playoffs let George know how good Xie Chen is, and he fully realized it this season. As for Xie Chen's strength and charm, George appreciates Xie Chen more and more, even more than Curry. He actually hopes that Xie Chen can win the MVP, because Xie Chen's performance this season is more incredible than Curry's, breaking too many records. It's just that Xie Chen was suspended for too many games because of his fight with Oladipo. During the suspension period alone, the Knicks lost more games than the Golden State Warriors did in the entire season. How could they compete with others?

However, Xie Chen is very open to this point. This year's Golden State Warriors are a very special team that is destined to go down in history. Even if Xie Chen is not suspended, the Knicks' current lineup will not be enough. Competing with the Warriors for the best record, at most they can get second or third in the Eastern Conference.

Last year's MVP should have been Stephen Curry, and he should be rewarded this season. All Xie Chen cares about is the ownership of the championship.

It can be seen that the Pacers are trying their best to win this game. These guys are fighting very fiercely, but George's two three-pointers are very missed. Xie Chen remembers that George's three-pointers don't seem to be so this season. Rotten.

Xie Chen smiled at George and asked: "Are you worried that we won't make the playoffs, so you deliberately gave us a victory? I remember that your three-point shooting level has improved a lot this season. Why are these two shots so weak?" ?”

Paul George smiled and said: "Don't worry, Xie, I will never let you win, although I am indeed a little weak now, as for the reason..."

As Paul George was speaking, he suddenly shifted his gaze to the audience seat. Xie Chen was puzzled. Following George's eyes, he found a blond woman smiling at them in the VIP seat.

The woman is indeed enchanting. Xie Chen couldn't help but give a thumbs up to Paul George. It's awesome, it's almost the playoffs and I'm still in the mood to play, and this is still in an away game.

Although Paul George looks very upright and dedicated, his private life is very romantic, and there is nothing he can do about it. Everyone in this circle is like this. Who doesn't enjoy themselves crazily after receiving a big contract? In comparison, Xie Chen's marriage and stability at such an early age is really unusual.

Xie Chen also knew about Paul George's scandal and asked with a smile: "Is she the woman in the Miami nightclub?"

Paul George once had an affair with a nymphomaniac who worked in a Miami nightclub, and he was too indulgent. In the end, the scheming woman became pregnant with Paul George's child. George had no choice but to offer her $1 million for her. Abort the child, but how could this smart woman do it?

She was not stupid. Paul George had just signed a big contract with the Pacers at that time, and the child he gave birth to would definitely be a long-term meal ticket. In the end, although George was not happy at all, the child was still born.

After hearing this, George immediately became depressed: "She's not that woman, thank you, your eyesight is too bad."

Xie Chen smiled. Speaking of women, Xie Chen always wanted to ask what it was like to be in love with Clippers coach Doc Rivers' baby daughter. Xie Chen knows all about Rivers' rough character. He wonders if his daughter will be gentler.

George also dated Rivers' daughter, but they later broke up.

Speaking of George's most famous scandal, it is his date with Kobe Bryant's former lover REN Burcia.

As we all know, Kobe is George's idol. The previous Pacers coach revealed that George is learning from Kobe every day. George said, "As long as Kobe has done it, I will do it." However, this sentence is not only reflected on the court. , he even hooked up with Kobe Bryant’s rumored woman.

Burcia is only 1.57 meters tall and is 7 years older than George. I don’t know how George fell in love with this woman. Perhaps, he really just wanted to imitate Kobe in every aspect.

If the Pacers encounter the Chicago Bulls in the first round, then George will be a very good piece for Xie Chen. If George breaks out in full, coupled with the performance of others, it is not impossible to defeat the Bulls.

Therefore, Xie Chen suddenly defended George personally, causing George to make two mistakes and was intercepted once by Xie Chen.

George wondered: "Are you going to start stealing like crazy again?"

Xie Chen looked very serious: "George, you can't be in this state."

"What?" George didn't understand what Xie Chen was talking about.

Xie Chen didn't seem to regard George as an opponent at all, but as a teammate: "You are very likely to play the Bulls in the first round. If you play the Bulls, then Jimmy Butler will personally mark you. This kid's defense is not good at all. You are inferior to me. If it was Jimmy Butler just now, you would still make mistakes. Your recent mistakes have always been frequent. This is not a good sign. I am worried about you."

Paul George did not expect that his opponent Xie Chen would say this for him. He was moved and ashamed. Indeed, he was not good enough in some aspects. Fortunately, Xie Chen reminded him before the playoff showdown. You can pay a little attention.

In order to make his opponents more confident, Xie Chen took the initiative to go to the Pacers' lounge with fruits during the halftime break. In fact, at the end of last year's regular season, Xie Chen also did this. The Celtics have done it to the Hawks, but it still doesn't work. They still can't stop the Cavaliers, but Xie Chen still enjoys it.

The Pacers were all frightened when they saw Xie Chen being so enthusiastic. The scene of being swept by him last season was still vivid in their minds. Why did they become so friendly at this moment?

Paul George thought that Xie Chen did this for his own sake, and quickly stood up and shook hands with Xie Chen: "Thank you for your hospitality, brother, but unfortunately I don't like bananas."

Xie Chen found a chair and sat down, and just started chatting with everyone who didn't know anyone except George. He kept praising each other for playing well. They were like the top team in the Eastern Conference. These guys didn't praise them either. Monta Ellis replied: "Did you just know? We are the strongest team in the Eastern Conference!"

Xie Chen responded with a smile: "I agree very much, but it's a pity that we can't meet in the first round. I really want to meet you in the Eastern Conference finals, but I don't know if you can get through the Chicago Bulls. I am very Those who are optimistic about you, the Bulls team also has a lot of internal problems, Jimmy Butler, Rose and the coach have a lot of problems, this is an opportunity for you."

CJ Miles also laughed and said: "Jimmy Butler is an overrated player. Just watch. If we encounter him in the playoffs, we will let him show his prototype."

Others also agreed with CJ Miles' words. It would be great if the Pacers have so much confidence in the Bulls. If the Pacers can eliminate the Bulls, then Xie Chen will lose one of his most powerful opponents.

In the end, Xie Chen gave the Pacers a victory.

This is not the last time the two teams play against each other this season. The last game of the regular season is still played between the two teams.

Paul George and Xie Chen hugged deeply after the game. In addition to saying that they were waiting for Xie Chen in Indiana for the last game, he also asked Xie Chen if he needed a call from the enchanting beauty on the sidelines. Xie Chen declined.

After this game, Phil Jackson and Fisher made an appointment with Xie Chen and Anthony to chat in the evening.

Phil Jackson said to the two of them: "I called you here because I want to talk to you about the current record. I know that no one is worried about the record, and the current record is still something we did deliberately, but I want you to What you know is that there are only four games left. We are not guaranteed to hold on to the eighth position. We may be squeezed out of the playoffs. Therefore, next we will play the Hornets, 76ers and Bengals. Long, I need you to ensure victory in these three games."

Anthony smiled and said: "Phil, you are too serious. I thought it was something. This is something we will definitely do. The Hornets and 76ers, two teams that cannot enter the playoffs, are nothing to us." Threat, the Raptors are indeed No. 1 in the Eastern Conference, but you must know that they are currently trying every means to lose, haha, so we probably won’t be able to lose that game even if we want to.”

Fisher couldn't help but smile, and then said seriously: "I don't think this is a difficult task, but Phil doesn't want an accident to happen. If one of you suddenly feels unwell, or something, and the other If we don’t perform well, we may lose four games in a row, and we can’t be squeezed out by others at the last minute.”

Xie Chen nodded and said: "Your concerns are very reasonable. Although it is not a big problem for us to win all the next four games, no one can predict the future. We will try our best to win every game. The ball."

Phil Jackson nodded and smiled: "When we hear you say that, we feel relieved. Next time we play against the Hornets, use all your strength. We should also have a decent victory!"

The Hornets will visit the New York Knicks in two days. The entire team knows that this will be a tough battle. The Knicks cannot lose again. If they lose again, they will not make the playoffs.

One of the two teams wants a big win, and the other knows that it can't resist. The Knicks are a team with a level better overall strength than the Hornets. It seems that the outcome of this game is obvious.

But before the game, when Jeremy Lin practiced three-point shooting, he didn't miss a single ball.

"Eh? Why does my hand feel so good today?" Jeremy Lin touched his hair and wondered.