After recuperating in the second quarter and having a 15-minute break at halftime, his physical fitness recovered a lot. In this quarter, he started to focus on the attack again, crazy by beating the Jazz's backup big man Adam Kife.
Of course, he didn't go to the basket, where he could easily be cut. He made the most brutal attack in the low post on the left wing.
After he gets the ball here, he has no shooting action and the number of fouls has not reached 5. It is useless for the opponent to attack him. He can use this time to effectively kill by hitting.
Adam Keefe was far less strong than the postman, weighing only 108 kilograms. He stopped the game with only three strong attacks.
Adam Keefe was knocked away three times. After being knocked away in the third quarter, he couldn't get up. He lay on the floor holding his chest and screaming in pain. It seemed that his ribs were broken by him.
"If you want to cut me, you have to pay the price." Throwing the ball in his hand to the referee, he yelled at Adam Keefe on the floor, word by word.
Hearing Lao Wang's murderous words, the referee's face couldn't help but twitch.
He also called on O'Neal's game and felt that the two behemoths were completely different.
O'Neal looks tall and powerful, but he actually has a funny personality. Few players are afraid of him. He has no deterrent effect in the league. Even smaller players dare to challenge him.
But this giant beast, Old K, is completely different. It is a very dangerous and violent beast. Even a tough guy like the postman can only endure under his hands.
Jerry Sloan is a little desperate. He has no real center available. The remaining forwards weigh around 100 kilograms, and the heaviest is only 105 kilograms. How can they stop Old K's brutal attack?
If he wants to continue to implement cutting tactics, he has to let these forwards who are hugely different in height and tonnage from Old K to fight against Old K. What's the use of that? Old K directly goes to the basket and hits hard, and he will directly defeat the Jazz.
.
It was really unthinkable, so he could only transfer the postman back to Old K, which meant that his strategy of killing people had failed.
After three quarters, Lao Wang scored 10 points in a single quarter and 27 points in three quarters. The Suns team scored 30 points in a single quarter, 84:73, and once again led by double digits.
"The Suns' touch has recovered, and this game is basically stable." Zhang Li said with a happy smile.
"With three to zero, there is hope for a sweep!" Su Qun said excitedly.
Zhang Lijia smiled and said: "The Iron Army made 11 of 15 shots and 5 of 15 free throws in the third quarter. They scored 27 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 blocks, 2 turnovers and 4 fouls. Except for the poor free throws, today's efficiency was really good. Rebounds
He also grabbed 6 offensive rebounds."
Su Qun flipped through the data sheet and read: "15 attacks, including 10 of 12 shots from the basket, and 1 of 3 shots from the last two points. The basket offense accounted for 80%, and the success rate was 83.3%."
Zhang Lili analyzed: "He probably won't play much in the last quarter. There are so many attacks under the basket, and he is facing off against the postman in the first and third quarters. With the support organization on both ends of the offense and defense, the physical consumption must be very high.
big."
"Coach, are the Spurs and Mosaic finished?" On the bench, Lao Wang asked assistant coach Lewis while wiping his sweat.
"Just finished, Mosaic won the first away game, leading the Spurs 2-1," Lewis said.
"What the hell, Barkley and Dameng won, we also have to win this game, we can't lose to these two old guys."
Lao Wang yelled, and then yelled at his teammates: "Brothers, if you work hard in the last quarter and win this game, I will send a girl to each of you. They will all be selected from the models. They will be handed out after the second round.
If it's swept, it's doubled, and each person gets two."
"Ha ha……"
"Oh, I like this."
"Old K, do you keep your word?"
The Suns bench immediately became excited as if they had been given a shot of chicken blood.
…
In the ESPN commentary booth, Luo Lin analyzed: "The Suns rely on Old K's powerful basket offense, and the overall shooting rate remains at 54%, while the Jazz is 49%. The outside offensive shooting rate is 38% for the Suns and 43% for the Jazz.
But the Jazz fell too far behind in the low post attack.
The Jazz's weakness of lack of low-post offense has been exposed, especially when faced with a team like the Suns with extremely powerful low-post offense, this weakness is fatal."
Oldman nodded and said: "In terms of rebounds, the Suns had 39 and the Jazz had 33, which is 6 less. In terms of blocks, the Suns had 9 big blocks and the Jazz only had 2. In other aspects, they were almost the same.
The rebounds and blocks provided the Suns with a lot of ball rights, which is one of the reasons why the Suns were able to take a big lead."
Luo Lin analyzed: "The Jazz's strength is indeed one level weaker than the Suns. It is normal that they cannot win. If you want to avoid being swept, it seems to be a bit difficult at the moment."
At the end, 110:95, the Suns won by 15 points and won the G3 game.
In 42 minutes, Wang Tiejun made 13 of 18 shots and 8 of 19 free throws. He scored 34 points, 19 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 6 blocks, 3 turnovers and 5 fouls.
"With a three-to-zero lead, the Jazz are in danger. They might really be swept." Luo Lin laughed.
"The Suns do have the ability to sweep the Jazz," Oldman said.
"After three games, the postman faced off against Old K, and his performance was obviously suppressed. This shows that he can't guard against big centers like Old K." Luo Lin said.
"But he and O'Neal have also faced off, and the effect seems to be better." Oldman said.
Rollin analyzed: "Well, I think that although Lao K and O'Neal are both monster centers, their styles are still somewhat different.
O'Neal is extremely talented, but Old K's style of play is more brutal, which shows that he is more restrained by defenders like the postman who are half a head shorter than him."
"If you use small measures to defend against large ones, you will suffer losses in the first place."
Nodding, Oldman said: "Winston, judging from this season, compared with O'Neal's performance and that of Old K, Old K is slightly better.
Rebounding, energy devoted to defense, and assist ability, Old K has an even greater advantage in this aspect. After O'Neal gained weight to 140 kilograms, he invested too little in these aspects, and these data have declined."
"This shows that the increase in tonnage has also placed a burden on O'Neill."
Luo Lin said: "At the same time, Old K has also gained weight, but not as much as O'Neal. But the strange thing is that while he is gaining weight, it does not put a burden on his body. His athletic quality has actually improved, and his physical fitness has also improved.
It seems to be better, and I can put more energy into rebounding, defense, etc. This is something I can't understand."
Oldman smiled and said: "There is nothing that I can't understand. The reason is very simple. In fact, he has never conducted professional training, so his physical talent has never been truly explored. Now he is just redeeming a part of it. We can't see it."
It's just potential.
And his current tonnage is only close to 130 kilograms. If he gains weight to 140 kilograms, I think his athletic ability will also decrease, and the impact on his physical fitness will definitely be great."
In the CCTV commentary box, Su Qun excitedly held up a data sheet and read: "Old K scored a total of 107 points and 49 rebounds in the first three games of the second round, averaging 35.6 points and 16.3 rebounds per game. His performance was really strong.
This was the best individual performance in the playoffs so far."
Zhang Lili said: "I remember he scored 30.1 points and 14.2 rebounds in the regular season, and his performance in the playoffs was indeed stronger.
Generally speaking, because the defensive intensity in the playoffs is greater, performance will be lower than in the regular season. However, there are a very small number of superstars who will perform better in the playoffs than in the regular season, but there are very few such people.
For example, Chamberlain, in his most terrifying season of 1961/62, averaged 20 of 39.5 shots per game in the regular season, a field goal percentage of 50.6%, 10.4 of 17 free throws, and 50.4 points and 25.7 rebounds.
But in the playoffs that season, he averaged 28.9 field goals and 13.5 shots per game, his field goal percentage dropped to 46.7%, 12.6 free throws and 8 free throws. He averaged only 35 points and 26.6 rebounds per game. His scoring efficiency declined and his shots were reduced. In the end, he also
Failed to win the championship.
Throughout his career, he averaged 30.1 points per game in the regular season and a shooting percentage of 54%. In the playoffs, he averaged 22.5 points and a shooting percentage of 52.2%, both of which were weaker than the regular season.
Even for someone as strong as him, his performance in the playoffs is worse than in the regular season, which shows how difficult it is to perform better than the regular season in the playoffs."
Su Qun said excitedly: "Looking at it this way, Lao K is more suitable for the playoffs."
Nodding, Zhang Li said with a smile: "This has a lot to do with a person's psychological quality, willpower, competitiveness, and persistence in winning. Among the superstars with the best performance in the playoffs, Jordan is second to none.
The Iron Army still needs to work harder."
On the sidelines, Wang Tiejun, as the man of the match, accepted an on-site interview with an ESPN reporter.
"Old K, congratulations. You are about to sweep the Jazz. You will do what you said soon." The reporter smiled.
Lao Wang laughed and said: "Before the playoffs started, I remember you gave the Bulls a 55% chance of winning. This means that you are not as optimistic about the Bulls this season as last season, but I forgot the chance you gave us.
How much is it, can you tell me?"
The reporter smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "Old K, don't be like this. You must remember that data. Well, let me tell you, it is 35%. Yes, the probability we give you to win the championship is 35%. After the Bulls and Spurs
.”
"35%, this is very good, 24 percentage points higher than last season. You are so professional. But it is not enough. Adjust it immediately. It is best to swap with the Bulls. This is my best suggestion." Lao Wang laughed.
road.
"Old K, this data is not important, it is just a prediction. What is important is, does this mean that your confidence in winning the championship has been overwhelming?" the reporter asked with a smile.
Wang Tiejun did not deny it at all, and said loudly: "Of course, I just want to kill Jordan and his Bulls so that he can't win consecutive championships. This guy can't even try to win consecutive championships over me."
"Oh ho!"
"Championship, old K, we want the championship..."
There were also thousands of Suns fans at the scene, and some fans who were nearby had not left. When they heard his words, they screamed and cheered.
"Shh!"
More Jazz fans booed.
"Did you see that? They are the biggest source of motivation for us to win the championship." Pointing at the Suns fans, Lao Wang said excitedly.
After the interview, he and his teammates went up to interact with the away fans for a while, signed some autographs and took some photos before leaving the stadium.
I happened to run into Jeff Hornacek's family in the players' tunnel. Kevin Johnson and Dan Marley, two old teammates who knew his wife and daughters, stopped to chat.
Lao Wang said hello and was about to go over. He saw the three little girls were so cute and stopped to tease them.
"Do you know who I am?" he squatted down and asked.
The eldest girl, Ruian, panicked and hid behind her mother, but then stuck out her little head and said, "I know, the big devil who beat Uncle Malone."
The second girl Taylor nodded repeatedly and hid behind her mother with a look of fear on her face.
Lao Wang was speechless and looked at the last little girl. Well, this is still a little baby who has not been weaned.
"Sorry, old K, we really didn't teach her to say that." Jeff Hornacek said a little embarrassed.
Lao Wang smiled, said haha, and stretched out his right index finger to poke the little girl's face. The little girl immediately turned around and threw herself into her mother's arms with a squeak like a frightened baby bird.
"Jeff, what's her name?" he looked up and asked.
"Her name is Abby, and she has just turned one year old." Hornacek looked at Abby lovingly and said.
"Sorry, I'm not prepared. According to our tradition, a greeting gift is required. I'll make up for it next time." Lao Wang stood up and said with a smile.
Hornacek's wife Stacey smiled and said: "Old K, you are too polite."
"I heard that you still have a house in Phoenix and have time to party together." Lao Wang said with a smile.
"ok."
Hornacek nodded and smiled: "Apart from my hometown, Phoenix is my second home, and I will not sell the house there."
He was a second-round pick of the Suns in 1986, his parent team. He played for the Suns for a total of 6 seasons. He also got married there. His wife is also a native of Phoenix, and he still has a deep affection for Phoenix.
I have been wandering around Philadelphia and Salt Lake City for three years without feeling a sense of belonging, so I have never sold my house in Phoenix. I go back to live there for a while every offseason.
…
Leading 3-0, the atmosphere in the locker room was very good. As soon as they entered, several guys took off their clothes and were writhing around and humming rap.
"Nima's!"
After Lao Wang entered, he felt it was a bit irritating to his eyes. He originally wanted to admire it, but the dance with his bare buttocks was too enchanting and he couldn't stand it, so he quickly went to take a medicinal bath.
"Old K, is it true that he got a girl after the second round?" Thunder Lord Danmarli asked.
"Of course it's true, but you can only look at it and not move it." Lao Wang said with a smile.
"cut!"
Several middle fingers were raised at him, and several others rushed in from outside the bathroom and raised their middle fingers at him.
Lao Wang smiled and said: "It's not that I won't let you move, but there are still the Western Conference Finals and the Finals later, so we can't waste energy on women. Or, we can send them after the Finals?"
"It's a deal?" Dan Marly said with a smile.
"Old K, do you keep your word?"
"Old K, you are the boss. You can't lie to us if you say that Pai Niu is here."
Everyone started shouting.
"Don't worry, it's a deal. We'll sweep the Jazz. I'll send two girls each in the finals. No, if we win the championship, I'll send three girls each and let them play you guys to death." Old Wang said.
"Haha, great!"
"Oh ho, hurry up and let the beauties play with me to death!"
The Suns locker room instantly became lively, and everyone's hormones were bursting with excitement.
After spending an hour together, I went to the post-game press conference with Kevin Johnson and Drexler.
"No matter who we face in the Western Conference Finals, it should be fine, right?"
Drexler was very excited. He was the only one dancing in the locker room just now, but at this time he asked a little unconfidently.
Kevin Johnson smiled and said: "Last season we played Mosaic and we lost in the end. This season there will definitely be no problem.
As for the Spurs, we won’t suffer on the outside, but our advantage on the inside should be greater and more certain.”
Lao Wang said loudly: "If there weren't too many injuries this season, we would definitely have the best record in the regular season. We are very strong and we have no problem against anyone."
"Of course, of course..."
When Glider heard this, he immediately became more excited and jumped forward while walking.
When he thought about reaching the finals and facing off against Jordan, and possibly defeating Jordan to win the championship, he was so excited that every cell in his body was screaming.
He reached the Finals twice with the Trail Blazers. In the 1989/90 and 1991/92 seasons, he was defeated by the Pistons 1-4 for the first time, and the second time he met Jordan's Bulls and was defeated 2-4.
Being defeated by Jordan was the most disappointing thing for him.
He knows that Jordan is unhappy with him, and knows that he gets very excited when Jordan beats him, so he also wants to defeat Jordan the most. If he can defeat Jordan in the finals and win the championship this time, it will be the best result in his entire career. As long as he thinks of that
At that moment, he was so excited that he couldn't control himself.
Lao Wang didn't care about Drexler. He was a little cautious himself. The second round was about to end and he was thinking about the MVP to be announced next.
In terms of record, the Suns are not as good as the Bulls, but they are only three wins away. In terms of personal data, he is a little better than Jordan, and his importance to the team is no less than that of Jordan. He has a chance.
He felt that if he were an American, the MVP would most likely be his, because it is said that the media has become fatigued with Jordan.
Entering the press conference, it was crowded. The first few rows were crowded with cameras. Photographers and assistants were squatting on the floor. Behind them were a large group of reporters. There were more than 200 people in the entire hall.
"Kacha kacha..."
Seeing them coming in, reporters' cameras flashed towards them.
After greetings, Lao Wang sat down and waited for reporters' questions.
"Old K, what do you think your chances of winning the mvp are?"
The first reporter is a reporter from the Washington Post, and his question happens to be what Lao Wang is most concerned about right now.
"Who knows? I don't represent the official government," he said impatiently and helplessly.
"So who do you think is the most qualified to receive this honor?" the reporter asked.
"Jordan, I..."
At this point, he was suddenly stunned because he found that he had ignored one person, Da Meng.
The Suns' record is second in the Western Conference and third in the league. Mosaic's record is first in the Western Conference and second in the league. Although Dameng's personal data is not as good as his, it is still very good. A true combination of offense and defense. If he is qualified to compete
mvp, that dream also has this qualification.
In fact, Dameng is more qualified and has more opportunities than him.
Because Dameng lost to Jordan in this honor last season. If the media has become tired of Jordan winning the MVP, then Dameng is the best substitute.
"What the hell!"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but curse secretly.
Sure enough, he was not the only one to think of Big Dream, and the reporter immediately asked: "Old K, do you only think you and Jordan are qualified?
Don’t you think Dream, Shark, and Admiral are also qualified? Especially Dream, Mosaic’s record is better than that of the Suns, I think he is more qualified than you.”
Lao Wang would not be convinced by Dameng, and said coldly: "Mosaic's record is indeed better than ours, with one more win, but comparing personal data, I still think that only Jordan and I are the most suitable people to compete for MVP. As for the others,
The record and personal data are worse than ours, so how can we be competitive?"
Hard honors like mvp only come once in a season. Some superstars never get one in their lifetime. The three super centers are so strong and there is no one in total. So he will not be humble and will fight for what he has to fight for.
Never be polite.
Even if he doesn't get it this season, he will still have to use this "competition" method to put pressure on the league and the media and create conditions for future competition.
As a Chinese, never think that someone in the United States will automatically give you fairness and justice. The fact that the Chinese Exclusion Act is still in effect in the United States is the best proof, unless your performance can truly surpass everyone else.
, otherwise we must fight.
After the press conference, Lao Wang and the other two went back to the locker room for an hour of medicated oil massage before leaving the arena together.
