"Old K, you said you wanted to sweep the Nuggets, are you serious?" After the game, a reporter asked during an on-site interview.

"Of course, we have the strength to sweep them away, why not?" Lao Wang said with a smile.

"So what are your expectations for your opponents in the second round?" the reporter asked again.

"Neither the Jazz nor the Lakers can form a real obstacle to us. We can solve them and we will definitely reach the Western Conference Finals." Lao Wang said firmly.

Back in the locker room, a row of medicine buckets were already prepared in the bathroom.

Medicinal bath is most suitable to be used immediately after exercise. At this time, the medicinal power is easier to enter the muscles and bones. The customer prepared the same medicine bucket as Lao Wang. No matter whether at home or away, you can take a bath after the game.

"Come in quickly."

Liu Changfeng wasted no time in pouring the liquid medicine in. When he saw them coming in, he quickly greeted them.

Kevin Johnson immediately took off his clothes and slipped into the bucket. Liu Changfeng covered the lid for him, leaving only his head outside. Drexler, AC Green and other people also entered the bucket.

“It’s so comfortable!”

After soaking for more than two months, they have gradually become accustomed to the smell of medicine. Now they don't have oxygen masks, and they are used to taking medicinal baths. They still feel uncomfortable if they don't take a soak after the game.

And after dozens of days of medicated baths and medicated oil massage, they all experienced the benefits. One thing is obvious, the fatigue after the game recovers faster than before.

However, among the Suns players, only five of their main players, plus Danny Ainge, have been awarded V. After all, the fee is too expensive, and the other players' salaries are low and there is no commercial income, so they cannot afford it.

It’s impossible for Lao Wang to provide it for free, so there is no meaning of existence. How can he make money?

"Kevin, how are you doing?"

Lao Wang also soaked in the bucket and asked.

"It's not bad, just a few more games and it'll be almost done." Kevin Johnson said with a smile.

Lao Wang said with a smile: "We worked in vain last season. The lineup should change next season. This season is the best opportunity. Let's work hard and try our best to reach the finals. We have a chance against the Bulls."

Everyone nodded. Even Drexler and AC Green wanted to work hard this year and strive to win a championship, so that their careers would be complete.

Drexler really hopes to return to his hometown of Houston, although it would be better if he could go back after winning a championship.

AC Green also knows that his contract with the Suns occupies a lot of space. His salary alone is as much as three K's and four gliders. The glider is only US$1.58 million this year. K's contract is about to be renewed. In order to free up space,

Space, the Suns may choose to trade him.

Therefore, he also hopes to win a championship before leaving. Otherwise, if he goes to another team, his contract is so large, which will definitely affect the team's lineup and thus the team's record. The possibility of winning the championship is very small.

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At this time, assistant coach Lewis shouted outside: "The results of the other three games are out. The Magic beat the Hawks, the Knicks beat the Cavaliers, and the Jazz beat the Lakers. There are no upsets."

Lao Wang asked loudly: "Coach, how are the performances of O'Neal and Ewing?"

Lewis outside looked at the data recorded in his hand and said: "Ewing made 10 of 16 shots, with a shooting percentage of 62.5%. He scored 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks."

"The efficiency is very high. He attacks the basket a lot?" Lao Wang said in surprise.

Lewis laughed and said: "That's not true, he felt very good tonight, most of them were jump shots. In addition, he only made two free throws, 1 of 2."

"Two free throws? The lethality is zero. I don't think he will win the finals in his life. When Jordan gets old, O'Neal will get up. He can't get past Jordan now, and he won't be able to get past the Sharks in the future."

Wang chuckled.

At this time, Lewis said again: "The Knicks' touch is really strong today, with an overall shooting rate of 63%. Ewing's shooting rate also drags down the team's efficiency."

"Ha ha……"

Lao Wang and others were startled and laughed.

Lewis added: "O'Neal made 6 of 14 shots, a shooting percentage of 42.9%, and 11 of 14 free throws, a shooting percentage of 78.6%..."

"This free throw shooting percentage is amazing!" Lao Wang's eyes almost popped out.

"Shark scored 23 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 2 fouls. In addition, he only played 27 minutes before leaving the game. The Magic led too much. The final score was 77:124, and the Magic won by 47 points."

Lewis said.

"You did it on purpose, one point more than us?" Lao Wang said with a smile.

Kevin Johnson said: "With such data in 27 minutes, O'Neal is really strong. Old K, he is really your lifelong opponent."

At this time, a cell phone rang in the closet outside, and I didn't know who it was.

"Old K, your cell phone is ringing, do you want to bring it in?" Robert Horry shouted outside.

"Bring it in." Lao Wang said.

Soon, Horry came in holding his cell phone while holding his nose. He was not used to the smell of medicine.

In the past, it was okay, there was only one medicine bucket for Lao Wang, but now there are six medicine buckets spread out in a row. Even if the lids are closed, there is a strong smell of medicine.

Other players can only stay outside at this time and wait for them to take a bath before coming in to take a bath.

Lao Wang took the phone and looked at it, O'Neal? Are you calling him now to show off? As soon as he answered the phone, it was true.

O'Neal's voice was very excited. He hadn't spoken yet. As soon as the call came through, he immediately shouted over there: "Haha, old K, we won, by 47 points, one point more than you."

"Congratulations, Big Sewer, you don't have to be swept away." Lao Wang said with a smile.

"Oh, I don't use this nickname anymore, old K, you have to remember, my current nickname is Big Diesel, it's Big Diesel, not Diesel." O'Neal shouted.

"The big sewer."

"Big Diesel, damn it! Or you can call me Big Shark."

"Big Felon."

"Okay, this is fine too, don't call me a big sewer again."

"Okay, big felon."

"Listen, Old K, we will definitely reach the finals this season..." O'Neal then began to brag, describing his thoughts on the playoffs.

Lao Wang treated it like a talk show, turned on his cell phone hands-free, and put it aside. Everyone listened together and occasionally responded. An hour passed quickly.

"Oh, damn it, I forgot the time, my phone bill is about to run out, damn old K, why don't you remind me?"

O'Neal's lament sounded over there.

"Ha ha……"

Here Kevin Johnson and the others burst into laughter.

After the medicinal bath, Lao Wang and others hurriedly took a shower and then went to attend the post-match media press conference, while the others were interviewed by the media in the locker room.

A group of reporters rushed in and smelled the smell of medicine filling the room. Most of them were not surprised at all because they had long been accustomed to it. Since the All-Star break, the Suns' locker room has looked like this from home to away.

Moreover, thanks to the spread of these media, the name of the medicinal bath in the K-Martial Arts Hall has become famous all over the world.

One reporter muttered: "I bet there are some players who don't want to join the Suns. The smell is so unpleasant that I don't even want to come in."

"But you are always the fastest one to come in." Someone nearby complained.

"It's all because of the pressure of life!" the reporter in front sighed.

An hour later, the press conference ended. Lao Wang, Kevin Johnson and a group of six people rushed to the K martial arts gym with Liu Changfeng, where they received a one-hour medicated oil massage.

However, this kind of treatment is only available at home games, not away games. Wang Tielong and the others will not go to away games. Liu Changfeng is the only one in away games, and everyone has to take turns.

Kevin Johnson has already realized the benefits. While enjoying the massage, he said: "Old K, does K martial arts gym have any extra masseurs now? I want to hire a private masseur."

"The cost is very high. He will follow you to away games, including round-trip air tickets, accommodation expenses, and the massage therapist's salary. Don't make a hasty decision." Lao Wang reminded.

"We can jointly hire two more massage therapists, and together with Liu, we'll have three massage therapists," Drexler suddenly said.

Lao Wang was startled. It seemed like oh, there are six of them, and at most three massage therapists are enough.

He thought for a while and said: "Let me talk to the management. During the playoffs, I will send two massage therapists to the away games. We will discuss future issues later."

"Okay." The other five people nodded in agreement.

Kevin Johnson warned: "Anyway, I want one during the offseason, so you plan it first."

"I want one too."

Drexler and AC Green also said one after another.

Danny Ainge and Dan Marley didn't talk. Their incomes are not as good as theirs. It would cost more to hire one person. It would be better to stay at home in Phoenix during the offseason and go to the K-Martial Arts Gym for massage every day.

"No problem." Lao Wang nodded.

On the 28th, the other eight playoff teams compete against each other.

In the West, the Spurs defeated the SuperSonics and the Mosaics defeated the Trail Blazers.

In the East, the Bulls easily defeated the Celtics and the Pacers easily defeated the Hornets.

Next, the first round series continues.

Now the first round series is still a best-of-five series, with a two-two-one home and away system.

On the 29th, the Suns defeated the Nuggets for the second time, winning consecutive games and gaining match point.

On the same day, the Magic also won their second consecutive victory, the Jazz were equalized by the Lakers, and the Knicks were also equalized by the Cavaliers.

The Jazz are not a super strong team. They were fourth in the Western Conference in the regular season, and being tied by the sixth-place Lakers is not an upset.

But the Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference and the Cavaliers are sixth. Being tied by the Cavaliers is considered a slight upset.

However, the series has only reached the G2 game, so it’s hard to say whether it can truly lead to an upset.
To be continued...