Chapter 268 The championship starts with sweeping the Nuggets!
At four o'clock in the afternoon, Lao Wang completed the shooting training at home. The shooting and ball-handling training that lasted for more than three months ended. Each increased by five levels, both reaching level 80.
Now he has 1,900 points in his hand, which can be exchanged for three skill optimization cards or one skill synthesis card. He wants to spend these points and cash them into strength in order to prepare for the playoffs that are about to begin.
But when he thought about it, he wasn't too anxious, because the Suns would have absolutely no problem playing the Nuggets in the first round, and he wouldn't even consider the possibility of being hacked.
At this time, his cell phone rang. He walked over and picked up the phone and looked at it. Lao Mu?
"What does Mutombo want from me?"
After muttering something, he answered the phone: "Hey, Lao Mu, how are you? How about I treat you to dinner tonight?"
"That's just right, old K, I have something to ask you." Mutombo said.
"Okay, I'll drive to pick you up later. Which hotel?" he asked.
“Ross Hotel.”
"You wait."
After hanging up the phone, he first called a restaurant he frequented to make a reservation, then took a shower and drove to pick someone up around five o'clock.
At 5:20, Mutombo got into his car.
"Tell me, Lao Mu, what do you want from me?" he asked while driving.
Mutombo patted his right leg and said with a frown: "My right ankle is sprained and I can't play on the main team. The team arranged for me to play as a substitute."
"fine……"
Lao Wang twisted and looked at Lao Mu, and comforted: "Even if you are not injured, you will still be swept away by us, so there is no need to regret or be entangled."
"..."
Mutombo couldn't help but clenched his fists. If Old K hadn't been driving, he would have hit him with his fist.
"Lao Mu, you're not just here to tell me this, are you? No need, I already know it from the media." Lao Wang said with a smile.
Mutombo shook his right index finger and said: "Of course not. Old K, I heard that your martial arts gym has a special service?"
Lao Wang laughed and said: "Lao Mu, my martial arts gym is a serious business, not a gold club. There are no special services there. You don't have to think about it. If you ask such a question again, I will kick you out."
"Damn it! I didn't say that kind of service." Mutombo laughed and cursed.
This year there is a gold club in Atlante, which is very fun. He has been there twice, and many players in the league have been there. Privately, this club has a very good reputation.
Lao Wang smiled and said: "Do you want to buy the medicated oil massage service at K Martial Arts School?"
"Yes, yes, that's it. I heard Dameng mentioned that it has some effects and I want to try it." Muthobom smiled.
"But it won't solve your current problem for a while." Lao Wang said.
"I know that," Mutombo said.
"Well, it's time to get off work now. Come to my martial arts studio tomorrow, pay the money, and you can purchase that kind of service." Lao Wang said.
"OK, I have prepared a check, one hundred thousand in three years." Mutombo said with a smile.
"In addition, I suggest you get acupuncture treatment, which will help your recovery from injuries. There are Chinese medicine doctors in the martial arts hall who can do it." Lao Wang suggested.
"Acupuncture? You can try it." Mutombo nodded. He had heard of acupuncture and cupping before.
Anyway, Dameng and Barkley are using it. I heard that Lao K has been using it, so there must be no problem. It will be of some use.
Lao Wang introduced the situation and said: "Acupuncture costs 300 to 500 US dollars each time, medicated oil massage costs 3,000 US dollars each time, if you have your own massage therapist, it costs 2,000 US dollars, another 1,000 US dollars is labor costs, and medicated bath costs 2,000 US dollars.
dollars at a time…”
On the 27th, the first round series of the 1994/95 season playoffs begins.
On this day, the West is the Suns vs. the Nuggets, the Jazz vs. the Lakers, the East is the Magic vs. the Hawks, and the Knicks vs. the Cavaliers.
At seven o'clock in the evening, the Suns entered the locker room and began to prepare for the game.
In the domestic capital, it is the morning of the 28th.
The 330-meter-long street of Fengshen Street has been completely built. The 30-meter-wide street is paved not with cement but with terrazzo. Beautiful street lamps and some fashionable decorations are installed on both sides.
The stores on both sides of the street are all five-story buildings that have been renovated.
Fengshen Street runs east-west, and the backs of the stores on the north side are almost all empty, and there are no plans yet.
Several basketball courts have been built behind the store on the south side, both open-air and indoor, as well as some other sports and fitness venues, and leisure and entertainment venues. But these only account for a small half, and the rest are some bars and entertainment venues.
Leisure place.
The investment plan is going very smoothly. All the first-floor stores have been rented out, and most of the floors above have been rented out. Most of the shops have been decorated, and they are just waiting for Wang Tiejun to come back to host the opening ceremony.
Lao Wang's Iron Army training hall was demolished a long time ago and a store was built. The new training hall was built behind the store to the north. It is also the only building behind the store facing the street in the north.
The training hall covers an area of five acres. There is a swimming pool that is fifty meters long and twelve meters wide. The roof can be moved. This swimming pool alone covers an area of nearly one acre.
A three-story villa was built next to the training hall. His parents stayed here when they came to the capital. At this moment, Liu Damei was sitting in front of the TV, preparing to watch the game. Wang Aiguo didn't know where he wandered after he woke up in the morning.
Zhang Lili appeared on the TV, and Sister Liu was about to listen to what he had to say. Someone came in. She thought it was Wang Aiguo, but when she turned around, she saw that the girl was back.
"Da Ya, you're back." She stood up happily.
This girl is in the capital. She has been here for more than ten days and has only met her three times. She hides in school every day studying without seeing anyone.
"Mom, what are dad looking at in the open space behind?" Daya placed a bag of food in front of Liu Damei, including steamed buns, soy milk, and fried dough sticks.
"space?"
Sister Liu understood it as soon as she heard it and said with a smile: "Your father saw that so much land has been deserted for a year or two. It's a pity. He wants to use it to grow wheat. You have also said before that if the business here is not good, we should change it."
Farm."
“Farming in the city center?”
Da Ya was startled and couldn't help laughing.
While the mother and daughter were talking, Wang Aiguo came back.
"Dad, come and have breakfast." Da Ya quickly stood up.
"Um."
After Wang Aiguo sat down, he said: "Big girl, I'm seeing you coming back soon..."
"Pfft!" Da Ya laughed.
"Looking at what you said, the Tiejun army might not be able to fight until June. It's too early." Sister Liu complained.
Wang Aiguo said unconvinced: "I watched five NBA programs yesterday, and the host there also said that the Suns are not strong enough this year. Several people are injured and cannot beat others. They are not allowed to come back early? People on this street are still waiting for him.
It’s open for business.”
"Tie Jun called back a few days ago and said he wanted to win the championship this season. Why don't you believe your own son and believe what others say?" Liu Damei said.
"this……"
Wang Aiguo had nothing to say and started eating steamed buns and fried dough sticks with his head down.
…
At eight o'clock, both sides announced the starting lineup.
Suns: Wang Tiejun, AC Green, Drexler, Dan Marley, Kevin Johnson
In the TNT live broadcast, commentator Dort said: "The Nuggets also encountered some injuries this year, and now there are also injuries in the playoffs.
Rafonso Ellis, the No. 5 pick in the first round in the same year as Old K, only played 6 games before being reimbursed for the season. The team's leading scoring point, the main point player Mohan Medlauf, also suffered from injuries.
Be in tonight's starting lineup."
Letem smiled and said: "The Nuggets played a trick. Mutombo's injury should not be serious."
Dort laughed and said: "Yes, if he really can't play the game, then the Nuggets will have no choice but to surrender. The new dpoy's defense is still quite strong."
Letem shook his head and smiled: "Even if he is not injured and his strength is complete, he cannot guard against Old K's low-post attack. At most, it can reduce Old K's efficiency a little."
In the CCTV commentary box, Zhang Lili said in surprise: "Didn't Mutombo say he was injured? Is it a fake injury?"
Su Qun smiled and said: "His injury is not serious at all, Lauf's injury should have a greater impact."
"You can tell after a fight. If he is injured, he won't dare to fight against Tie Jun." Lao Zhang said.
The two of them were talking, and the starter was getting ready to play now.
"Old Mu, you are too cunning, how dare you lie to me?" Lao Wang shouted in the player tunnel, glaring at Mutombo.
Mutombo smiled honestly: "I'm just recovering better. If I don't play, no one on the team can guard you."
"You can't even go up there." Lao Wang chuckled.
"That's not necessarily the case."
The team's strength is indeed not as good as others, and Mutombo can't be tough with his mouth. He is a little helpless.
Three minutes later, Wang Tiejun walked out of the player tunnel, and the American West Arena received the warmest cheers and applause.
The host at the scene ran over with a microphone. As the boss of the team, he wanted to speak at the beginning of the playoffs.
This was the best opportunity to boost morale. He took the mic, turned around in a circle, scanned the entire court and shouted loudly: "Hello, Suns fans, with your support, we will advance to the next level."
After the playoffs, now it’s time for us to repay you.”
boom!
The entire stadium erupted, with countless home fans standing up from their seats, cheering and shouting.
A minute later, the atmosphere at the scene cooled down slightly, and then he shouted again: "I know what you want, and that's exactly what I want."
"Grand champion! Grand champion! Grand champion..."
A large number of fans began to shout, gradually forming a huge stream, and the entire American West Arena resounded with a collective shout.
The huge momentum of the home court has condensed, pressing firmly on the heads of the Nuggets players, making them breathless.
But at this moment, Wang Tiejun pointed at them and shouted the last words: "Then we will start by sweeping the Nuggets and attack the championship!"
"Ouch!"
The momentum of the Suns' home court reached the ceiling.
The game hasn't even started yet, but the Nuggets players are already sweating profusely and their morale is at rock bottom.
In the TNT commentary box, Dort sighed: "Old K didn't have such good leadership last year, but this year is completely different. He has successfully inspired the Suns' morale to its peak. With the Suns' strong strength, the morale is so high."
How resistant can the slumping Nuggets be?"
Letem laughed: "There were several sweeps in last year's playoffs, and that may be repeated this year."
At half past eight, the game starts.
Lao Wang won the jump ball and the Suns attacked.
He ran towards the basket. Mutombo's defense was still the same as before. Instead of dead-heading, he went forward and stayed close to him, but left a certain amount of space to avoid direct confrontation with him. At the same time, he had two long arms wrapped around him.
body, constantly disturbing him.
He immediately tested Mutombo's confrontation ability. It was obvious that this guy with extremely strong defense was dodging his confrontation. He must have not recovered from his injury. This made him relieved.
Mutombo's current tonnage is 121 kilograms, which is still not as good as him. With injuries, he can unscrupulously intensify the confrontation.
Turn sideways, move your left elbow horizontally, block the old wood on your left side, and ask for the ball with your right hand.
"The Nuggets' defense has shrunk, so be careful about double-teaming."
Seeing the Nuggets' perimeter contraction, Zhang Lili immediately reminded loudly, as if Lao Wang could hear his voice at this time.
Lightning Kevin Johnson has been paying attention to the important position under the basket, and the ball flew over in time.
The moment Lao Wang caught the ball, he suddenly turned right, handed the ball to his left hand, stepped forward, and waved his arms to dunk.
"Don't even think about it!"
Mutombo moved down half a step, jumped up, and pressed the basketball with his right hand.
"Bang!"
But at this moment, the two bodies collided in the air, and there was an instant confrontation. Lao Wang's right elbow touched his body, pushing him away. In the next moment, his basket was exploded.
"yeah!"
The American West Arena echoed with enthusiastic cheers.
"Old K is so unstoppable! His strong attack makes Mutombo powerless..." an on-site commentator roared excitedly.
Nuggets offense.
Zhang Lili analyzed at this time: "The Nuggets' lineup today is actually a lineup with one large and four small. Rogers is only 201 centimeters tall. He is a small forward and plays the fourth position today. After Rafonso Ellis was injured, the Nuggets
There is no longer a capable power forward.
Therefore, this lineup was arranged. Except for Mutombo, the other four people are all good at shooting and can shoot three-pointers.
This lineup is still very impactful and can score points, but it also has big weaknesses. Once the inside offense cannot be launched and it relies purely on jump shots, it can still rely on touch for one or two games, but it will not work in the series."
Su Qun said: "Old K's rebounding has improved a lot this season, averaging 1.7 more rebounds than Mutombo per game. If he can't guarantee rebounds, it will be difficult for the Nuggets to win."
At this time, Reggie Williams used the pick and roll to carry the ball from the right wing into the paint area and flew towards the basket.
"Crack!"
Lao Wang quickly moved from the left side of the basket to the front right side of the basket, took off in time to block the shot, and fanned the ball into the sky.
"pretty!"
Zhang Lili shouted excitedly.
"Crack!"
Dan Marley just caught the ball and the Suns attacked.
Lao Wang advanced to the basket, but the lightning ball failed to come in in time. He immediately went to the low post on the left wing. At this time, the ball came down. After receiving the ball, he immediately started to hit Mutombo with his back, and the Nuggets' defense was shrinking.
here we go.
He hit it once, and at this time, Nuggets small forward Jalen Rose had already jumped in front and immediately passed the ball to Drexler, who was left open by Jalen Rose on the left three-point line.
Glider caught the ball, looked at the basket, exhaled, then took off calmly, and the ball flew from the head of Jalen Rose, who was fighting back, to the basket.
Lao Wang and Mutombo had already squeezed to the basket. At this time, the basketball swished and passed through the basket.
"Beautiful! Old K attracted a double team and then distributed the ball, and the glider hit an open three-pointer." Dortmund shouted loudly in the TNT commentary box.
Letem analyzed: "It seems that the Nuggets are very cautious and do not let Mutombo guard K alone. However, with K's assist ability and his ball speed, the Nuggets will pay a high price for double-teaming."
.”
Dort nodded and said: "As a dpoy, Mutombo can actually try to let him guard against Old K alone, but unfortunately his injury should not have recovered yet. The Nuggets dare not take risks. If he is injured by Old K, it will be over."
.”
Nuggets offense.
Jaylen Rose took the ball at the left three-point line and faced the glider.
He was a rookie in 1994. He was very excited to face a superstar in the playoffs. He hoped to defeat this powerful opponent and even get to the basket and dunk on Old K. If he could do this, he would become famous.
"Bang bang!"
Continuously dribbling the ball with his hips, he began to change direction and break through.
Unfortunately, the glider was too experienced, and his prepared judgment and extremely quick retreat were still in front of him. He could only stop suddenly and throw a long two-pointer.
"Bang!"
The basketball hit the basket, and Lao Wang inside spread his arms, blocking Mutombo behind him, and grabbed the backcourt rebound.
"Jalen Rose's shot was too hasty." Dort shook his head.
"This is a common problem among rookies. They are eager to perform." Letem laughed.
