Super Lord of the Rings

The Eastern Conference Finals are still in progress, and no one doubts that the Kings will complete their third consecutive championship this season.

The Thunder management is preparing to make a big trade in the summer and send Aldridge away.

There is only one year left in Ade's contract, which has trade value, and if the Thunder maintains the lineup with three young players plus Ibaka, they will also have to pay the luxury tax next season.

If Ade doesn't leave, the Thunder won't win the championship if they don't have the salary space to bring in capable role players and their substitutes are poor. No team can win the championship with just a few players.

This time they lost to the Kings. The Thunder players were very calm. They were not as strong as others and were used to losing.

In 7 games in the Eastern Conference, the Nets eliminated the Pacers 4-3 to advance.

Garnett VS Hibbert, West VS Randolph are all the same, George is slightly better than Pierce, shooting guard Joe Johnson is slightly better than Stephenson, Paul completely beat George Hill.

The two substitute teams are about the same strength, and Paul has become the key to victory. He is proficient in scoring, assists, and defense.

If Granger is not injured, the situation may be completely different. The Pacers are too heavy.

After Paul left the Hornets, he immediately made a breakthrough in record and reached the Finals for the first time. Even if he couldn't beat the Kings, he was recognized as the number one point guard.

ESPN organized a 13-member expert team to predict the outcome. No one believed that the Nets would win the championship, and 12 people believed that the Kings would sweep the championship. This is an even greater disparity than the series against the Heat last season.

Gambling companies also generally believe that there is no need to bet in this finals. Everyone will buy the Kings to win, and they can only make a fuss about how many points they win.

Nets players have mixed feelings about this situation. On the one hand, it is an honor to reach the finals, but on the other hand, it is the role of "study with the prince". I don't know how to defeat this king.

Paul could only keep a low profile: "This is my first time playing in the Finals. There is a gap between the lineups of the Nets and Kings. We will play the game with a try mentality, work hard, and do our best. I can also accept losing. .”

Randolph was more like surrendering. "As long as I can win one game, I think the task will be completed. I don't want the Kings to win the playoffs and win the championship, but they are too strong."

Garnett refused to be interviewed. His desire to win should have been the strongest, but he completely lost his confidence. He sadly wondered if he would not be able to win the championship if he didn't join the Kings?

Any veteran may join the Kings.

Except Garnett. He felt that if he hugged Wang Jun's thigh, he might as well just stab him to death.

If he expressed this idea, the "hard and black" people would definitely laugh at him that he was not as good as Pierce. He was stabbed eleven times and still lived well, but you died with just one stab? So soft. (Focusing on the wrong point!)

Once a player loses his confidence, his condition will decline sharply, and Garnett has reached a dead end.

On June 6, the first battle between the two sides began.

James served as the starting power forward against Randolph and scored a triple-double of 24 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists in the first game. He is used to playing power forward, so it can't be considered a guest appearance.

Wang Jun scored 32 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, completely beating Pierce, who only had 14 points and 6 rebounds.

Wang Jun, Curry, Carter, Thomas, Ray Allen and others actively set up fast breaks, causing their opponents to complain endlessly.

The Nets have the most experience with the Celtics' two giants, who are slower and are weak in fast-paced games. Paul tried to launch a counterattack but couldn't, so he had to fight on the ground. When he rushed in, he was double-teamed. He waited for opportunities on the outside. His teammates were unable to attract double-teams and create open shots.

The Big Five completely disrupted their routine and suffered a disastrous defeat 118-86.

In the second game, James was guarded. The Nets used a zone defense. When James broke through, the formation shrank, forcing him to distribute the ball.

As a result, Wang Jun got a lot of one-on-one opportunities and did not miss the opportunity, scoring consecutive points against Joe Johnson. In order to guard against him during the counterattack, Pierce got into foul trouble and was replaced early.

Stackhouse couldn't keep up with the rhythm when he came out, and Watson's defense was also poor when playing two defenders. Bu Laiqie, who rotated inside, was strong in offense and weak in defense.

111 to 88, the Nets lost another game.

They used up all their cards in this game. They couldn't gain an advantage through zone defense, ferocious fouls, and strong inside attacks.

Garnett is the most disappointing, unable to beat Brand or Vucevic in a one-on-one matchup.

There wouldn't be much controversy if he couldn't score. He didn't dare to attack at all, averaging only 6 shots per game. He treats himself as a blue-collar player and relies entirely on his teammates offensively.

The Nets returned to their home court and still couldn't solve their defensive problems. They can defeat the Heat and Pacers by relying on a stronger offense, not defense.

Relying on the ability of their stars and the advantage of substitutes, the Kings won another game 108-85, leading the total score 3-0.

The ratings for the finals were dismal. Fans felt that the Nets were too weak. They just waited to see the news and knew the score. They felt there was no need to watch the game.

Wang Jun had a double-double, 30 points, 4 rebounds and 12 assists.

In the final game, Randolph, the Nets' leading scorer, was out of control, shooting 4 of 13 from the field, 5 of 8 free throws, and only scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Garnett made 3 of 5 shots and had only 6 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.

Bu Laiqie's defense was poor, he only played about 15 minutes, and he didn't do much.

The Nets, which lost the support of their inside firepower, only scored 78 points.

The Kings had a sharp breakthrough and accurate three-pointers, winning 121-78 and completing the sweep again.

The more players win, the more relaxed they become and the better they perform. Especially Thomas, who averaged 16 points per game in the finals and became the best sixth man.

Pierce was the worst performer in this finals, averaging 13.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game. The data seems to be decent, and the shooting rate is terrible, with a total shooting rate of 36.8% and a three-point shooting rate of 26.3%.

In the fourth game, Van Gundy commented: "Wang Jun is not on the best defensive team. This selection can be cancelled. Does anyone in this world believe that Bradley is better defensively than Wang Jun? He makes the opponent completely helpless."

Zhang Lili also believes that Wang Jun's defense is absolutely top-notch. Whoever he guards on the outside will be defeated. His strength and lateral speed make it impossible to get rid of him with the ball.

Yu Jia said unfairly: "The league can prevent Wang Jun from entering the defensive lineup, but it can't prevent him from winning the championship, and it can't prevent him from setting the most terrifying record in NBA history. Throughout the season, the Kings only lost 2 games, and they lost all playoff games. Win."

Stern sat on the sidelines and could only smile bitterly.

Vice President Adam Silver adjusted his glasses and looked at James thoughtfully. He plans to contact James in the summer and convince him to jump out of his contract and leave the Kings next season anyway.

The two-person team is not that 1+1 is greater than 2, but 1+1 equals invincibility. The NBA has lost competition.

Wang Jun averaged 31.5 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals per game, shooting 48.2% from the field, 47.7% from the three-point range, and 90% from the free throw line, winning another Finals MVP.

James did not play well in two games. He scored 23.3 points, 11 rebounds and 7.5 assists. He was comprehensive enough, with a low shooting percentage and much fewer points than Wang Jun.

Carter, Ray Allen, Curry, and Thomas also made great contributions to the championship. In every game, someone stepped forward to help the stars share the pressure.

Paul and others returned to the locker room, and the atmosphere was eerily silent.

Reaching the finals does not mean success, and you may lose ugly. In the past two seasons, the Heat are examples.

Now, Paul felt Wade's pain. The feeling of being beaten was too uncomfortable.

Russian boss Prokhorov has a headache. The team's salary has already exploded. Who will be replaced in the summer to win the championship?

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