That night, the Nets defeated the Pistons and the two sides tied at 2-2.
Dayao scored 32 points and 12 rebounds, shot 55% from the field, and made 6 blocks, another explosive game.
"Dayao, you are so unstable! If you continue to delay, your physical fitness will be a problem. If you can solve it as soon as possible, solve the piston as soon as possible."
"Brother, I can't help it. Their defense is too strong. It's better if I pull out. As long as you get close to the basket, there are very few singles opportunities."
Lao Wang chatted with Dayao and felt that there was a high probability that he would play the Pistons in the finals, because Dayao told him that he had some physical problems, was very tired from playing, and was not recovering well after the game.
"Forget it, it doesn't matter if you lose. After the Eastern Conference finals, go back to China and have a good rest. Prepare for the Olympics. I will help you win the gold medal."
"Brother, as you said, I still want to join you in the finals."
"It makes no sense. You should just accept your fate. With the current strength of the Nets, if they enter the finals, they will only be swept by us."
"That's not necessarily the case. After I pull him out, you have to follow me out. The inside will be empty. Xiao Si can't guard the restricted area."
"Why should I come out? Just let Stoudemire switch on you. I control the penalty area, add rebounds, and use fast breaks. I can wear down your physical fitness in half a half. Even if you perform like last time, it won't matter.
A chance to win.”
"well!"
…
No. 26, Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Before dying, Duncan struggled desperately, but he only managed to fight for half of the game. In the second half, he couldn't play at all. He was walking and playing, and under the Suns' fast break, the Blazers collapsed.
Duncan suffered from cramps in the third quarter, and Dunleavy had to replace him, withdraw his main players, and admit defeat.
"Congratulations to the Suns, who defeated the Trail Blazers 4-1 and entered the finals!" Su Qun shouted excitedly before the game was over.
"Now it's up to Yao. If he can reach the finals, then this finals will be a Chinese derby." Zhang Lili said excitedly.
Su Qun said excitedly: "Dayao led his team to the finals in his second season. In his third season, which was last season, he successfully won the championship. If he reaches the finals again this season, he will have reached the championship for three consecutive years.
In the final, this performance was no worse than that of old K.”
Zhang Lili smiled and said: "After all, he is at his peak when he debuts! However, the Eastern Conference is relatively weak, so he still can't compare with the Iron Army. The Iron Army won two championships in the past three years. Even if the Nets reach the finals this year, they will definitely not be able to beat the Suns."
Su Qun nodded and said, "I just don't know how Dayao can perform against Lao K?"
Zhang Lili laughed and said: "Dayao's current tonnage is 135 kilograms. Although he is 5 kilograms heavier than Tie Jun and has very strong lower limb strength, his center of gravity is higher and his basic strength quality is far inferior to Tie Jun. It is difficult to hold Tie Jun.
He plays from the back, and his speed is much slower than that of Tiejun. The effect of bypassing the front will not be very good. To defend against Tiejun, he must rely on the help of his teammates to defend, and his single defense will be overwhelmed.
On the offensive end, his turnaround and fadeaway jumpers in the low post, as well as his turnaround and step-back jumpers, were both unstoppable, and the Tiejun couldn't defend them either.
In addition, the hook shot is also good. His hook shot and turning step back were all taught by Tie Jun. Now Tie Jun can't guard against his low attack.
Especially if you pull it out to be a high-altitude turret, once the feeling comes, everyone, including the Suns, can blow it up, and there is no way to defend it."
Su Qun smiled and said: "Once Dayao gets the ball on the offensive end, the only thing that can limit him is his physical fitness and touch."
"right."
Zhang Liji nodded and smiled: "On the whole, if the Nets and Suns really meet in the finals, the Suns will definitely have the upper hand.
Dayao is the same as Duncan. Even if he can persist in the first few games of the series, he will be overwhelmed by the Suns' fast break tactics later in the series.
Moreover, the Nets are not as strong as the Trail Blazers, and Dayao does not have a good helper in the paint, so his performance is likely to be not as good as the Trail Blazers."
At this time, it was Saturday morning in China. When Dabao saw his father reaching the finals, he excitedly shouted to his mother: "Brother Fei, I want to go to the United States to watch the finals."
"Why are you calling me? Dabao, you are getting more and more unruly." Fei Ge, who was pregnant with his belly, became angry.
"Mom, here it is."
Zhou Zhou, who was playing next to him, saw his mother angry. The four-year-old girl was very filial, so she quickly picked up the feather duster on the coffee table and handed it over, making Brother Fei dumbfounded.
Dabao glared at Zhou Zhou, little girl, why are you so fooled now?
He was not afraid at all, and shouted with a smile: "Mom, dear mother, please give me leave and let me go to the United States. I beg you."
"Don't even think about it!"
Brother Fei glared at Dabao and said: "If you take leave to go to the United States to watch football, aren't you afraid that your father will beat you to death if you go? He usually doesn't beat you, but if you piss him off, he will beat you to death."
At this point, she changed the subject and said seductively: "How about you go to the United States to study. American elementary schools just have summer vacation on June 1st, so you can watch your dad play in the finals every year."
Dabao said frustratedly: "Forget it, I think Fengshen Street is more suitable for me."
"Okay, Dabao, don't make your mother angry. You and grandpa watch Zhou Zhou at home, and don't take Zhou Zhou outside to play."
Sister Liu walked out with two big bags. Fei Ge's due date was coming soon. She was going to the hospital to give birth today. Everything was ready.
"knew."
Dabao promised well, but as soon as Sister Liu and Brother Fei left, he immediately abandoned Zhou Zhou and ran out to play. Wang Aiguo and Zhou Zhou couldn't stop shouting from behind.
"Brother Fei, are you admitted to the hospital?"
"I just came in, don't worry, this is my third pregnancy, I'm familiar with the family, everything is fine."
After Lao Wang finished the game, it was already midnight when he returned to the villa. Before going to bed, he made a phone call to Brother Fei.
"I have decided on the name of the third child. He will be called Wang Zhenhua. His nickname is..."
"His nickname is Erbao. His grandmother has already thought about it. Husband, I have agreed that this is the last child."
"Well, how about having another baby?"
"No, one child is every four years. Four years later, I will be 37 years old. I am too old to have children. It is very dangerous."
"Okay, okay, two men and one woman are enough."
Not long after Brother Fei hung up the phone over there, groups of people who came to visit her showed up.
After the popularity of Gegexi in the past few years, the domestic film and television industry has now transformed into the entertainment industry, actors have become stars, and the development of film and television has kept up with the pace of domestic economic development and has developed rapidly.
The Nortel actors who were eating and drinking in Fengshen Street back then are now all well-known big names in the industry. There are many top-tier actors, accounting for half of the industry. These people have now become a cash cow in the hands of Fei Ge.
In addition, the company has the resources and channels of Hollywood, even major domestic directors such as Director Zhang have united around Fei Ge Film and Television. Fei Ge has become the largest private film and television company in China. The following film and television companies combined
They are also not as big as the Fei Ge family.
She is already planning to go public. At the beginning of this year, she reorganized the company into Feige Media Group and is following the steps. She expects to complete the listing next year and become the first domestic film and television company to go public.
Now Fei Ge is already a very important figure in the entertainment industry. People who come to visit her are just entertainers and celebrities from Fei Ge Company, one after another.
…
On the 27th, the Pistons defeated the Nets 3-2 and won the Battle of Tianwang Mountain.
On the 28th, in New York, the NBA held the 2004 draft lottery ceremony.
This year the league expanded, adding another team, from 29 teams to 30 teams.
The added team is called the Charlotte Bobcats. After the Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans, the city has been planning to build a new team.
In the end, the Magic got the No. 1 pick, the Clippers got the No. 2 pick, and the Spurs got the No. 3 pick.
However, the Bobcats obtained the Clippers' second pick through a trade.
Jordan also participated in the lottery ceremony. He had always wanted to become the big owner of a team, but had no chance.
Now he is having a very unhappy life with the Wizards. The big boss forced him to come back last time, but after he failed to agree, he was no longer liked by the big boss, which reduced his power in the Wizards, which made him very unhappy.
Last year when the Bobcats were preparing to establish the team, he had an idea for this team, but he owned 5% of the Wizards' shares, so he failed to do so.
However, he has not given up on the Bobcats yet and has been in contact with the Bobcats' big boss, but he has not yet made up his mind to give up his shares in the Wizards.
The Bobcats' major owner also hopes that Jordan can become the team's minor owner, so that the team can use Jordan's influence to gain more attention.
…
On the 29th, the Pistons defeated the Nets again and advanced to the Finals with a big score of 4 to 2.
Lao Wang immediately contacted Dayao and warned: "Dayao, please return to China after checking your body. Don't report to the national team yet. I have already coordinated with Director Liu. After two months of rest, at the end of July or early August
Let's go check in together.
After we register, we don't need to participate in those warm-up games. We just play a few team training games and get used to it with our teammates.
During your rest period, take a complete rest in the first month. In the second month, you can perform appropriate restorative training. The amount should not be too large and the focus should be on recovery."
"Okay, brother, I wish you success in the finals and your seventh championship, I'm envious!" Dayao said.
"There is nothing to envy. When you see me win one crown after another, you will gradually become numb." Lao Wang immediately boasted.
"Brother, is it true that the United States boasts that it doesn't pay taxes?"
"Ha, boy, all the things I boasted about have basically come true."
"Then I've only won one championship. Brother, you can retire early and let me win a few more championships."
"Shaquille O'Neal is probably going to leave. How about you go to the Lakers and join forces with that kid Kobe? Your personality matches him very well, so there won't be any conflicts."
"Forget it, I still have a chance to reach the Finals if I stay in the East. If I go to the West, I'm afraid I'll be like the postman, unable to even touch the floor of the Finals for the rest of my life."
…
On the evening of the 29th, ESPN updated its winning probability forecast on its official website overnight.
Suns 70%, Pistons 30%.
Although the Pistons play iron-like defense and are the strongest defensive team in the league, and there has always been a saying that defense wins championships, the media is still not optimistic about this civilian team's championship. This is reflected in ESPN's championship predictions
You can see the probability.
On May 30th, the finals schedule was announced and will start on June 1st. It will be a best-of-seven game, with a home and away schedule of two, three, and two.
The last time Lao Wang won the championship was in the 99/00 season. Zhou was born on Friday and won the championship in June, completing the three consecutive championship dynasty.
He was 27 years old that year. Three seasons have passed now. This is the fourth season. He is also 31 years old. Both his fans here in the United States and his fans in China are very hopeful that he can play again this time.
Win the championship and continue your glory.
Especially in China, before the Olympic Games has even come, the attention of this finals has even exceeded that of the Olympic Games.
From the time Lao Wang joined the league in 1992, until today, the most popular sport in China is basketball. In 2000, Lao Wang completed three consecutive championships, the men's basketball team won the Olympic silver medal, and the basketball atmosphere reached its peak. The most popular football in the past has already
He became the second child. If Lao Wang hadn't retired due to injury in 2001, he hadn't won the championship in the past three or four years, and the men's football team had entered the World Cup again in 2002, the situation of football in the country would have been even worse.
A bit stronger than in previous years.
On the 31st, at 9 o'clock in the morning, the league announced the best lineup.
Lao Wang was selected to the first team. This is also his 6th double team, 8th best team, and 6th defensive team.
At 11 o'clock, Sissi arrived in Phoenix.
"uncle."
Lao Wang went to the airport to pick someone up. The girl was always a little afraid of him, so when she saw him she hurriedly shouted in a low voice.
"Your godmother will do some unnecessary things. It's unnecessary. Just be a star and make good movies. Don't imitate those stars in Hollywood and take advantage of the popularity of the finals? Isn't it said in China that you are already on the front line?
Do you? Just quietly film in China, hone your acting skills, and don’t let people say you are just a flower vase, relying on resources to get to the top." Lao Wang said in a long-winded way as soon as they met.
"oh oh."
She was scolded as soon as they met, but fortunately she was used to it. Sissi didn't know what to say and could only nod her head repeatedly.
"Let's go home first."
After getting in the car, Lao Wang said again: "Your godmother wants you to develop in Hollywood and become an international star. Let me tell you, now that Cheng Long has returned to China to develop, he said that the cultural differences between the two sides are too big."
Well, the domestic market is yours, there is no need to invest too much energy here, I think he is right, what do you think about it for yourself?"
Sissi stuck out her tongue quietly. She didn't dare to object. She was only 17 years old and had no opinion. She could only agree: "Well, I listen to my uncle and godmother."
"Just be obedient. If there is a good opportunity here, we will definitely consider you. If we want to shoot, we will definitely shoot the first female lead, or at most the second female lead. It doesn't matter if we don't shoot other small roles. You are already on the front line in China. Run away.
There is absolutely no need to shoot a small role with few lines, and I lose face. By the way, has Dabao been obedient at home during this period?" Lao Wang nodded with satisfaction and turned to ask.
"Well, it's pretty good. I'm good at studying and practicing every day."
"That's good."
Lao Wang didn't notice at all that this girl Sissi was fooling him and didn't answer his questions directly.
"You stay at home. I have training in the afternoon and I won't have lunch at home. By the way, Sissy, Cheng Long will come over to watch the finals tomorrow. He will arrive at 3 pm. I don't have time. You and he have met many times.
Help me pick you up at the airport."
"I know, uncle."
It was almost noon when I sent Sissi home. There was a chef and nanny at home, so he didn't need to worry about it. After putting her down and giving instructions, he went to the team by himself.
After arriving at the headquarters, he had a nutritious meal and attended a tactical meeting with his teammates.
At the beginning of the meeting, Van Gundy Jr. said: "The main center of the Pistons is Ben Wallace. He is the defensive core and spiritual leader of the team. He is tough on defense, can withstand and withstand, and is top-notch in single and assist defense.
He teamed up with main power forward Rasheed Valais, who is equally good at single and assist defense, and could turn the Pistons' restricted area into a metal bucket. The Nets lost on this point, so we can't be careless.
The main small forward is Tayshaun Prince. He is tall, 206 centimeters tall, has three-pointers, is good at shooting, has excellent mobility, has an excellent wingspan, is good at low-post offensive skills, and has a strong ability to attack with the ball.
And the defense is very good, spider-style defense, good single defense and assist defense, and a very strong awareness of supplementary defense. He is the Pistons' defensive ace on the wing.
The main shooting guard is Richard Hamilton, the Pistons' leading scorer this season, averaging 17.6 points per game. He is a top player in off-ball play. He is a perpetual motion machine on the court. He is commonly known as the masked man who cannot run to death. He is omnipotent with sudden shots and passes.
But his three-point ability is average and he is one of the best midfield shooters today.
What I want to say is that Hamilton is the epitome of this Pistons. He is always calm, stable and tenacious on the court, and he is always full of aggressiveness and hunger for victory.
The main point guard, Chauncey Billups, is the Pistons' second scoring point this season. He is good at three-pointers and has a strong ability to force shots.
He is also the key player of the Pistons. He has a big heart and is cold-blooded. He has a very high passing success rate and rarely makes mistakes. He is one of the best point guards currently.
His defense is also very strong, both individually and in assist defense. He is very strong and has good confrontation ability.
In addition, he was once a player for our Suns, but he chose to leave because he saw no hope of winning the championship here.
What I want to remind you is that the five main players of the Pistons are all defensive warriors. What we have to face is a suffocating iron barrel formation. They averaged less than 80 points per game in the regular season, ranking first in the league in terms of defensive ratio.
We must be more than one level stronger. We must be more vigilant and must not underestimate them.
Also, on their bench, players like Okur and Campbell are very strong, so we can’t be careless.”
D'Antoni has been thinking about how to play the Pistons. The Pistons don't have a big man like the Trail Blazers. Each of the five main players is fast. If they play fast break, they shouldn't be dragged down like the Trail Blazers.
Moreover, the Pistons play man-to-man defense, and everyone is very good at running and stalking. The Suns' fast break tactics are likely to be blocked, so they need to be prepared for positional warfare.
Big Ben and the trolls teamed up to make Yao's offense under the basket not very good in the Eastern Conference Finals. Yao's defense was not as good as Old K, but his low-post offense was also unsolvable. Then in the finals, Old K can be in their hands
Take advantage?
His answer to himself was that Old K should be able to take advantage, but the offensive efficiency would definitely be suppressed by the two Hualais.
He and the coaching staff have analyzed the Pistons' style of play, which is a defensive style that even if I don't score, I won't let you score, so he actually has no hope for other people's offense.
The Suns' five main players, Stoudemire and Marion, do not have the ability to attack with the ball. They have to rely on feeding the cake. If the feeding Nash is blocked by Billups, the two of them will have no threat on the offensive end.
Joe Johnson's singles ability is not outstanding, his efficiency is not enough, and he cannot take on important tasks.
So if Old K can't have enough advantage in this point, and there is no advantage in other positions, the Suns may be capsized in the gutter.
In the end, he and the coaching staff decided together on the style of play in the G1 game of the finals.
Defense, because the Pistons are a purely defensive team with iron-blooded defense. Larry Brown only likes man-to-man defense and hates zone defense. Therefore, in order to address the weaknesses of man-to-man defense, it is necessary to increase ball-handling breakthroughs and free-range defense in positional battles.
Ball cutting tactics.
Let Old K pull out, Nash breaks through with the ball, and plays a breakout tactic, or Stoudemire and Marion cut in without the ball on the wings, and Nash and Old K pass the ball, using a passing and cutting tactic.
At this time, after final consideration, he said: "Everyone, on the defensive end, the Pistons have many offensive points. Except for Ben Wallace, the other four people can attack, and Hamilton's running position is too coquettish. Joe Johnson will definitely not be able to keep up."
His, in order to prevent our defensive formation from being torn apart by his off-ball movement, we played zone defense."
Lao Wang couldn't help but nod. Although he had good speed, he didn't want to chase the guy who couldn't run to death when he changed defense.
D'Antoni continued: "Their low-post offense poses no threat. Rasheed Valais's offense in the paint area is only 25%, and COSCO's shots account for 75%. As long as Old K is in the low post, we can completely defend it.
But we must pay attention to their breakthroughs. Hamilton, Prince, and Billups are all people who can break through and shoot well.
They are stronger on the outside. Billups and Prince have two three-pointers, and Rasheed Wallace can also shoot three-pointers. Therefore, our zone defense, based on Jeff's suggestion, is a three-two zone defense.
Mainly defend outside shooters."
Xiao Fan next to him nodded and continued: "The three-two zone defense expands the defensive area and is also conducive to defensive counterattacks, but we must pay attention to some defensive blind spots.
For example, on both sides and in the bottom corner, and in the penalty area below the free throw line, these positions require low-post defenders to cover in time and fill the gaps..."
D'Antoni added: "If the No. 1 position is restricted and cannot play pass-cutting or breakout tactics, immediately hand the ball to Old K and let him solve the problem.
If the fast break tactics are not effective, don’t force a fast break, leave everything to Lao K.”