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Volume 1 Chapter 316 First Experience in the Playoffs

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    On April 17, the first game of the playoffs between the Bobcats and the Pacers was held in Charlotte.

    The playoffs adopt a best-of-seven game system.  The first few rounds of games are in a 22111 format. That is to say, the first two games are played at the home court of the team with a better record, and then they play two games at the home court of the other team. If there is no tie, the winner will be  If they lose, then they will play one game and change the venue.

    If it is the finals, considering that it is inconvenient for players from the Eastern and Western Leagues to fly back and forth to play away games, the league stipulates a two-three-two game system.  In other words, the team with a good record will play two games at home, and then the team with a poor record will play three games at home. If necessary, the last two games will be played at the home of the team with a good record.

    No matter what, the performance of the regular season will determine whether a team has home field advantage.

    As the team with the best record in the league, the Bobcats have home court advantage no matter which team they meet. The first two games will be played in Charlotte.

    The live broadcast of this game was naturally given priority by TNT Sports.  Because they have a commentator named Reggie Miller.

    Miller spent his entire career with the Indiana Pacers.  Since Miller retired, coupled with the incident at the Palace of Auburn Hills, the team's main players Artest, O'Neal, and Stephen Jackson were suspended. After that, they fell apart, causing a serious injury.  Before this year, the Pacers had not entered the playoffs for five consecutive years.

    This year¡¯s Bobcats team is a dark horse. Before the start of the season, almost no one could have imagined that this team would be completely transformed and achieve an astonishing and unprecedented 75 wins.

    So TNT attaches great importance to it. In addition to arranging Miller's live broadcast, they also sent Kenny Smith and Barkley to co-host and commentate on this game.

    Before the game started, the three people started to sigh as usual.

    Smith said: "Reggie, you are the greatest star in the history of the Pacers. This is a game your team participates in. How about you first share your opinion?"

    Miller shrugged and said: "I feel pressure to commentate on this game. I hope it won't be a close game, let alone something like the last shot."

    Barkley curled his lips and said: "Please be sober. Do you think the Pacers can fight with the league's first team until the last minute? I hope they can survive until the fourth quarter without collapsing."

    Miller said angrily: "A fat pig like you knows how to hit others all day long. In the NBA, anything is possible!"

    Buckley said disapprovingly: "The probability is really pitiful!"

    Smith smoothed things over: "This year's Bobcats played very well, but they are also a new team in the playoffs. Last season, they just entered the playoffs for the first time in history, and then they changed their teams. And at the end of the season, they  At that time, like other teams, they were resting and recuperating, but they were still trying their best to break the league's winning streak record. So I think their physical energy may have been consumed too much. The Pacers, on the other hand, are a team with strong confrontation and super physical fitness.  .¡±

    Miller nodded and said: "This year's Pacers have made great progress. They are full of vigor and are not afraid of any opponents. Moreover, their physical fitness and three-pointers are still feared by many teams."

    Smith smiled and said: "Of course their three-pointer is good, that's your team."

    Barkley added: "In the playoffs, teams that shoot three-pointers have a slim chance."

    Although Miller was unhappy, he had to agree with Barkley's words.  Because the confrontation in the playoffs is much stronger than that in the regular season.  Teams that rely on three-pointers or jump shots to score can easily comeback in the playoffs.

    However, Miller is naturally more emotionally inclined to the Pacers than to his old enemy Jordan's Bobcats.  So he said: "In short, I think although the Pacers are lagging behind in terms of strength, they can fight."

    Smith said: "The variable for the Bobcats is actually Jiang. He is a rookie. There is no doubt that he will be named the best rookie of the season. Many people even predict that he will become a strong contender for the regular season MVP. If  If he can perform like he did in the regular season, the Bobcats' chances of winning will be very high. The Indians can only pray that he hits the rookie wall and performs poorly."

    Barkley nodded and said: "In that case, the Pacers have a glimmer of hope. If Jiang can perform consistently, then he will become a true superstar."

    As usual, the Bobcats players closed their eyes for half an hour in the locker room and then gathered together in high spirits under the call of the assistant coach.

    Old Brown was very dissatisfied with Jiang Jun¡¯s pre-game relaxation method at first, but now that the Bobcats¡¯ record is incredible, the team is harmonious, and the main players rarely get injured, he? just approved this approach.

    "Children, the regular season is over, now let us start from scratch, as seriously as we played the first regular season game!" Old Brown yelled.

    "Everyone must concentrate on how to play in the regular season and how to play now. Don't put any pressure on us. We will definitely win." Yao Ming told everyone.

    Jackson also said: "Man, we broke the record in Bobcats history last year and entered the playoffs. This year, we will create more miracles. Win more glory for Charlotte!"

    Jiang Jun chewed his gum slowly. On such occasions, he usually didn¡¯t say much.  He is the leader on the court, but in the locker room, it is usually the senior Yao Ming and Jackson who speak.

    Jordan kept smiling next to him and encouraged: "Yes, our goal is to win the championship! All enemies that stand in front of us will become our stepping stones! In this league, as long as the better team  Only in this way can we win the championship! We are the best!"

    The Bobcats' twelve-man roster entering the playoffs is Jiang Jun, Augustin, Jackson, Henderson, Livingston, Budinger, Yao Ming, Diogu, Thomas, Brown, Carroll and Najera  .

    Everyone formed a circle, everyone stretched out their right hands, stacked them together, and said in unison: "We must win!"

    The Bobcats¡¯ starting lineup remains unchanged, including Jiang Jun, Jackson, Budinger, Thomas and Yao Ming.

    The Pacers¡¯ starting lineup is Darren Collison, Paul George, Roy Hibbert, Tyler Hansbrough and Danny Granger.

    Smith said: "Before the game starts, let's predict the outcome. How about talking about the Western Conference teams?"

    "Big Mouth" Charles Barkley said: "The teams in the East can be said to be strong and weak. The teams in the West are hard to see through. If nothing else, take the Spurs, who are number one in the West, as an example.  I think it will be difficult for the Spurs to make a difference in the playoffs. The second round will be an insurmountable gap for the aging Spurs. They will either lose to the Thunder or the Nuggets. The Nuggets can easily beat the Spurs in the second round, and the first round  It will also be a tough battle between the Spurs and the Grizzlies, who are temporarily ranked eighth."

    Barkley is very confident in his prediction. He believes that the Spurs' inside line is too weak to break through in the fiercely competitive Western Conference.  The Spurs' interior players are also seriously short of height, which will cause them to suffer a lot against teams with tall players in the interior.

    Miller shook his head and said: "Although the Spurs are old, I think it is still rare for them to achieve 60 wins and become the second-best winning team in the league. Their discipline is strict and their performance is stable. No team dares to despise it.  ! I think it may enter the Western Conference finals. Of course, the defending champion Lakers are still the strongest in the Western Conference. I really hope to see the Lakers compete with the Heat for the championship."

    Smith smiled and said: "It's not just you, I'm afraid Stern and many fans also want to see Kobe Bryant play against James."

    Barkley snorted and said: "Unfortunately, you have to ask the Bobcats and Jiang Da if they agree. I predict again that the Bobcats will easily defeat the Pacers. They will also win the championship in the end."

    Miller said: "Then let's wait and see!"

    The Bobcats¡¯ home court is a bustling scene.  Fans have never been more proud than they are this year.

    Home field advantage in the playoffs?  Dream about a championship?  In the past, they couldn't even think about it.  Now, these have become facts.

    The fans in the audience formed several neat square formations. Each fan held props such as light sticks in their hands. There were some sensational slogans in front of each square formation.

    The home fans decided to join the players and enjoy the happiness of hard work and the joy of success.

    With the referee¡¯s whistle, the game started.

    Yao Ming and Hibbert jumped the ball. Hibbert touched the ball first and passed the ball to Collison.

    Collison seems a little nervous. He is facing Jiang Jun, a monster rookie who has been rare in decades. He won the All-Star Game MVP and led the team to the league's first record. Although such a player is young,  But it's even more intimidating.

    "Defend! Defend!" The fans in the audience shouted in unison.

    Jiang Jun seemed indifferent to the excitement at the scene. He ran calmly on the field as usual.

    Old Brown and Jordan nodded secretly. As long as Jiang Jun can perform normally, they will have confidence.

    But they didn¡¯t expect that Jiang Jun was participating in the playoffs for the first time. Feeling the strong home atmosphere, he was still a little excited.

    As long as you prove yourself in the playoffs, you can truly be considered a success.

    Jiang Jun ran a few steps and suddenly felt his emotions begin to surge.

     Although he has excellent psychological quality and knows how to nourish Qi, he is still, after all, a young man.

    Seeing Collison dribbling the ball slowly, Jiang Jun watched for a few seconds and couldn't help but pounce on him. He couldn't help but take the first step in the playoffs. He wanted to get a steal first.  !

    Although Collison had been watching Jiang Jun's behavior, Jiang Jun's movements were too fast. The ball was snatched by Jiang Jun with almost no reaction.

    As a point guard, Collison still has some sensitivity. Although the ball was taken away, he made a choice in a split second.

    He counterattacked towards Jiang Jun and got entangled with Jiang Jun with the ball and his arms.

    "Beep!" A referee blew the whistle immediately.

    It looks like someone committed a foul!

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