While Lin Ying and Durant were chatting, the outside world was also predicting the trend of the finals.

ESPN even conducted a nationwide fan survey covering all age groups based on fans’ opinions.

The survey results showed that 86% of fans believed that the Nets defeated the Warriors.

This is a very scary number. In the past few years, this number has reached a new high in finals predictions, second only to the 2001 Lakers.

This is not to say that the current Nets are weaker than the Lakers at that time. After all, in addition to their own dominance, the game also depends on the strength of the opponent.

An obvious fact is that this Warriors team is obviously stronger than the original 76ers team.

And more detailed voting showed that among these fans, more than 52% believed that the Nets would end the game 4-1.

Do you think this ratio is low?

In fact, more than 30% of fans believe the Nets will sweep the Warriors.

In other words, nearly 90% of these fans think the Nets will easily defeat the Warriors.

Although the Warriors' defeat of the Lakers should be considered an upset, many fans cheered loudly.

But obviously, no one thinks that the remaining Warriors can defeat the Nets.

Maybe the Warriors will break out and win one game, but it's impossible to win this series.

The Nets are not the Lakers, and they have neither glass players nor fear of the Warriors' high-intensity defense.

The one-sided prediction ultimately annoyed Green from the Warriors.

Because there is a three-day break from the end of the conference finals to the beginning of the finals, reporters have been asking similar questions during these three days.

Finally, when he arrived in Brooklyn for final preparations, Green couldn't help it after being asked this question by reporters for an unknown number of times.

"They said we were doomed, that we had no chance, but the people saying these things probably hadn't even seen us play, and we were by no means a team that was going to be beaten easily.

I can't say that Gordon's absence has no impact on us, but this team still has Steph, and Klay, and me. That's why we are here. Anyone who underestimates us will do it.

Pay the price."

Green's response was tough and received support from a large number of Warriors fans.

On the one hand, Green's statement this time does make sense.

On the other hand, and the more important point is that when facing such a terrifying opponent like the Nets, they really need such a voice to give them the Warriors. Otherwise, what reason do they have to believe that the Warriors can win?

After all, many of the 86% of fans are Warriors fans.

The opening game of the Finals begins at the Barclays Center.

At the beginning of the game, it set a new high in ratings for this year's playoffs.

Of course, pre-game surveys show that this year fans don’t want to watch the suspense of the game more, but want to see how the Nets win.

During the warm-up before the game, Green was given a lot of shots.

Not only because of what he said before the game, but also because of the crucial point that Green will be facing off against Lin Ying during the game.

And as long as fans have good memories, they will probably never forget that he was Lin Ying's teammate in the All-Star Game, but was still rubbed against Durant.

Green is the core figure of the Warriors, and can even be said to be the spiritual leader, but nothing good has happened to him when he met Gemini in recent years.

The pre-match warm-up was over and the starting lineups of the two teams were announced one after another.

Warriors: Curry, Thompson, Casspi, Green, Pachulia;

Nets: Bradley, Kobe, Durant, Lin Ying, Jokic.

The two sides started the game. Thompson took a deep breath and then hammered his chest. Curry said a prayer and then took a deep breath and jumped several times.

In fact, let alone Curry and the others, Green also looked solemn.

These are all manifestations of inner tension.

After all, what they have to face is a unique 75-win team in history, plus the strongest team that has never lost in the playoffs.

"beep!"

With a whistle and cheers from the fans on site, the finals officially kicked off!

Jokic's long arm moved the ball back to the Nets half, and the home team got the first opportunity to attack.

After the Nets advanced to the frontcourt, the ball reached Lin Ying's hands after two passes.

As the playoffs continue to deepen, the Nets' offensive focus has begun to shift to the Gemini.

Lin Ying glanced at Green, and facing the latter's fierce eyes, he made a sudden acceleration and reverse direction breakthrough and directly passed Green.

Just like, in the past.

The gap in strength cannot be made up by pure mental attributes.

Lin Ying did not enter the "zone" space, but he had already entered the Warriors' inside line in the blink of an eye.

"Bang!"

Before Casspi could help defend, Lin Ying leaped high and made a powerful one-handed dunk, slamming the ball into the basket!

The emotions of the fans at the scene were ignited from the very beginning.

Because they could feel a signal from Lin Ying's offense: Lin Ying did not intend to hold back on the Warriors!

This means that they may really have a chance to see the Nets create the myth of being undefeated in the playoffs!

Of course, the Warriors would not accept their fate. Looking back at the iconic Warriors offense, Curry came out to catch the ball and made a three-pointer.

"Whoa!"

Hands up and swords down!

There is no problem with the Nets' defense, whether it's Bradley following up or Durant switching defenses.

But the Warriors also showed why they were able to defeat the Lakers. They didn't just rely on Davis' injury to reach the Finals.

After all, a team with Paul and James is not so easy to beat.

After scoring, Curry raised his hand to celebrate the three-pointer, then shook it down hard.

It can be seen that the fiery touch at the beginning gave him more confidence in winning the game.

Just looking back, Lin Ying continued to break through and passed the ball to Durant on the weak side during the double attack. Durant caught the ball and shot a three-pointer from the right.

"Whoa!"

The same hollow bag!

Thompson's defensive switch was in place for this ball, but it was obvious that Durant, who was discussing with Lin Ying to sweep the Warriors, was also holding his breath.

Not only do they want to be dynasty, but they want to do so in an unprecedented way!

Thompson's cut under the basket was very beautiful, but the Nets' defense tonight was airtight. The moment he took the shot, he was interfered with and destroyed by Lin Ying, and the rebound was also turned around and grabbed by Lin Ying.

The Nets launched a fast break, but the Warriors retreated quickly. Bradley, who received the ball, did not have a direct layup opportunity and turned around and passed the ball to Kobe, who was following up.

Kobe caught the ball and looked back, jumped up, and with his legs together, it was a mid-range pursuit.

"Bang!"

The ball bounced off the backboard and fell steadily into the net!

This is obviously not a wrong shot, but an authentic shot that pursues stability.

Curry made a beautiful fake shot and accelerated the fast break.

Casspi took the ball and took a quick shot, but unfortunately failed to hit.

On this stage in the finals, the shooters who can perform well are the top ones, and Casspi's name is not among them.

This time the ball bounced outside and was taken directly by Durant.

The Nets turned around and launched another fast break, but this time the Warriors' defense couldn't keep up.

After receiving the ball, Bradley jumped up and dunked with both hands to end the fast break.

3 to 9!

The Nets had a flawless start. Not just one or two of them were online, but all of them were online!

Thanks to them, they met the Hornets in the Eastern Conference Finals, and everything was in good shape.

The Warriors look to be in trouble tonight.

No, it's more than just trouble.

Thompson broke through to the inside and caused Jokic's foul and got two free throw opportunities.

He swayed his body from side to side, took a long breath, and then made two free throws to help the Warriors stop the bleeding.

Then in the next round, Jokic fired directly from the top of the arc!

An ultra-high parabolic three-point shot passed through the net like an intercontinental cruise missile.

The emotions of the fans at the scene have exploded.

Whether it's a coincidence or whether everyone is online, the Nets' efficiency on the court can only be described in one sentence: I really don't know how to lose!
To be continued...