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Chapter 125 The playoffs begin!
Time soon came to April 4, the day when the playoffs officially kicked off.

But on the first day of the playoffs, nothing happened to the Warriors.

In the West, the first battles will be the Supersonics vs. Nuggets, and the Spurs vs. Jazz.

These two games are still somewhat related to Lin Xing.

Needless to say, the Supersonics vs. Nuggets game, Gary Pei Wuxin is in this game.

He has to win the Nuggets before he can join Lin Xing and Xiao Chong in the Western Conference semifinals.

Another Spurs vs. Jazz, Lin Xing was purely involved in the pre-match talk of the two teams.

The main reason is that at the end of the regular season, his evaluation of the general was used by Malone as a weapon.

"David Robinson? I actually agree with Star University's evaluation of him. He is a statist who doesn't respect basketball. Although he has become the scoring leader in the regular season, he will pay the price for it in the playoffs."

And then there's David Robinson's response—

"Why would Karl Malone agree with a kid's statement? The only reason is that he is too naive."

Lin Xing spread his hands together: What does your two playoffs have to do with me?

First you, Karl Malone, do I know you well?Just talk about things, don't take me with you.

Next is you, general, don't open your mouth and shut up, you little brat, if you have the ability to pull down your pants, compare who's length!
The two games in the West started, and Lin Xing was still concerned about the Supersonics.

Judging from the matchup, the Nuggets should not be the opponent of the Supersonics.

To put it simply, although they are all the top eight in the Western Conference, the top eight in the Western Conference this season can probably be divided into two levels.

The top six are all [-] wins, and the leading stars are almost all famous figures in the league.

What a big dream, what Payton + Kemp, there are generals, Malone + Stockton, Barkley.

Of course, don't forget Lin Xing + Xiao Chong + Mu Lin + Madman.

Although the regular season record is a bit poor, but in terms of combat power, these six teams are still very similar.

Winners and losers can be distinguished, but levels cannot be distinguished; when it comes to the seventh and eighth, the levels can be distinguished.

For the seventh Nuggets, the leading star is the African Dashan who does not know his age and Mohamed Rauf who has never made an All-Star.

The eighth Trail Blazers, the leading stars are Clifford Robinson and the aging glider, even with Rod Strickland and Terry Porter, this Trail Blazers is not close to the first-class team.

Therefore, in Lin Xing's view, the Nuggets and the Supersonics are not at the same level. There should be no suspense in this game.

But in the first game, Kemp suffered a lot.

The Nuggets followed up with the agile Rafonso Ellis and blocked the penalty area with the African mountain.

As a result, although the Sonics won the game, Kemp made 17 of 6 shots and scored only 16 points.

The Sonics were able to win because of Detlef Schramff's various touches, making 14 of 13 free throws.

And the explosion of Ricky Pierce and Vincent Askew coming off the bench.

It seems that the Supersonic has won, but TV, Lin Xing and Xiaochong have already seen the hidden dangers of the Supersonic.

"This game doesn't look right..."

"Yeah, Sean Kemp is locked up. Although the Sonics won, they actually lost."

Although the Sonics played a team offense in the regular season, with 7 players averaging 9+ points per game, none of them scored 20+ points.

It seems that the Sonics don't depend on anyone's score.

But in fact, there is no team that does not rely on star scoring, and the Sonics are the same.

They are very dependent on Kemp's scoring, because both Schrempf and Payton's scoring are still unstable, and only Kemp can score stably.

When the Nuggets locked Kemp, they exposed the problem of the Supersonics.

In this game, Schramff was able to open the situation by touching porcelain because they had home court advantage.

In the next game, the Supersonics have lost their home court advantage. This round of the series seems to have no suspense, and I'm afraid it will be full of suspense.

"Gary, this guy, won't he miss the appointment?"

"It's very possible..."

Lin Xing didn't know that in the original history line, the Supersonics were still number one, and the Nuggets were still number eight.

In the first round of the playoffs with a best-of-five series, the Nuggets defeated the Sonics 3-2, creating the first black-eight miracle in NBA history.

Although he is a time traveler, after all, his memory is not so outstanding that he can remember a small first-round playoffs clearly.

So at this time, Lin Xing was a little surprised to see the Supersonics win the first game of the playoffs in an ugly way.

What surprised him even more was that in another playoff matchup, Malone actually backed up.

The reason for the rise is that the Jazz won, 96 to 84, and it was still a big victory in the 90s.

Malone didn't play very well, only 25 of 7 shots.

But the Admiral's performance was even worse, making only 14 of 2 shots.

After the game, Ma Long, who stood up, directly took advantage of the situation to fight back against the general——

"Facts have proved that David Robinson has paid the price. If he doesn't respect basketball, he will definitely be backlashed by basketball."

The general was furious, but after losing the game, he had nothing to say, so he could only hold back.

Lin Xing felt that Ma Long was standing on the commanding heights of morality.

If he respects basketball, does he respect his big elbow?

However, Lin Xing felt the difference in the playoffs through the Supersonics who were almost upset, and through the mouths of Malone and the general.

"It's like, everyone's getting serious, and everyone's getting brave."

……

On the second day of the playoffs, it was the Warriors' turn.

Speaking of this playoffs, not all teams are talking about it.

Just like before the Warriors vs. Suns game, there was no trace of talk.

Ordinarily, this is surprising and strange.

After all, in the regular season, Lin Xing and Barkley had some stories.

Lin Xing didn't know the little episodes and stories that happened on the side of the sun, he only knew——

Barkley didn't say a word before the game, Lin Xing also felt strange.

He felt that there was only one possibility:
All this is the calm before the storm.

Barkley, it is very likely that he held back his strength and wanted to fuck himself!
Don't ask Barkley if he dares, as long as Barkley dares, he will definitely dare.

Because the playoffs are completely different from the regular season.

For example, if a villain with a brain axis decides to use the actions of a criminal to shoot Lin Xing.

It is impossible for Lin Xing to punch back directly like he did in the regular season.

Because throwing a punch is a ban, the ban in the playoffs is different from the ban in the regular season.

A one-match suspension could lead to the loss of the series.

"Don't let your guard down!"

On the day of the game, the Warriors, who hold home court advantage, had the same daily schedule as the regular season.

In the morning, the team assembled.

The main reason is that old Nelson wants to use this time to emphasize the tactical arrangements for the past few days.

The Suns are also considered old opponents, and there is no way to have any new ideas in terms of tactical arrangements.

He heard old Nelson repeating in his ears——

"Sta, your task is to stare at Charles Barkley."

the difference is--

"We need to focus our defense on the front, on Kevin Johnson!"

In the playoffs, Nelson Sr. began to emphasize defense.

Moreover, the defensive strategy he gave was as if he wanted to wipe out the Suns' offense.

……

In the afternoon, Lin Xing drove to the Auckland Stadium.

He was still wearing an Armani suit, and as soon as he appeared on stage, he attracted a lot of spotlight.

Although he is very handsome, from Lin Xing's inner point of view, he is not willing to dress like this.

Is the reason——

At this time, there is no dress code in the NBA. Lin Xing dresses too formally, but is too flamboyant.

Everyone is dressed casually, and they don't look so outstanding.

In the end, you are dressed in a suit, and you are very handsome. Do you think you fit in?

Lin Xing didn't want to be out of the group, but he had no choice but to give the money to Armani.

Groups can disagree, but money must be earned!
Wearing a suit and entering the locker room, Lin Xing cleaned himself up as quickly as possible, and changed into a light sports suit.

After sitting in the locker room for half an hour, teammates and coaches were all present.

Old Nelson held the tactical board and emphasized a few more words.

What is the need to speed up the offensive end, and what is the defensive matchup.

Unlike Lin Xing's college coach, Old Nelson has no chicken soup. Before the game, he only emphasizes tactics.

In the playoffs, it was still the same. After setting up the tactics, the old Nelson just waved his hand——

"Boys, it's time to play!"

Just when everyone stepped out of the locker room, they suddenly added a sentence:
"Don't forget, today is not the regular season, today is the playoffs!"

With just this sentence, Lin Xing suddenly felt that the momentum of the team had suddenly risen.

At the Oakland Stadium, the home team ushered in an extremely grand appearance ceremony.

Lin Xing was the first player to play among the starting players. He enjoyed the cheers from the home fans and felt that the team's momentum had risen to a new level.

"The home field advantage is different..."

Therefore, the regular season record is still very important.

Look at the visiting team, cringe-worthy, intimidated by the away fans in the Oakland Coliseum.

Wait, cringe?
Lin Xing discovered Huadian, and he noticed that Barkley's momentum seemed to be weak.

"This guy, seems a bit cowardly?"

Lin Xing can probably guess why Barkley is so cowardly.

He thought he could understand, but he still didn't let his guard down.

After all, honest people may be pushed into a hurry, let alone Barkley, who is dishonest?

On the court, while Lin Xing was warming up, his thoughts were flying wildly.

"Friends in the audience, the game is about to start. We have seen that the two teams in this game are ready to play."

"These two teams should be familiar to our domestic fans. Needless to say, the Warriors have Dalin here.
The Suns are also an old opponent of the Warriors, especially Charles Barkley on the opposite side. It can be said that he is a stepping stone for Dalin! "

Yang Wu, the camera of the rebroadcast has been switched.

Shuangping made some "nonsense" and directly portrayed Barkley as a stepping stone.

Relying on Shuangping's "nonsense", the Huahua fans in front of the TV were full of confidence in this game, thinking that the Warriors would win.

But is it really a win?Even if Lin Xing came by himself, he didn't dare to say that the match was a certainty.

At the Oakland Stadium, Lin Xing has already stood on the big LOGO on the court.

Behind them are the team's starting center Tyrone Hill, starting small forward Chris Mullin, starting shooting guard Latrell Sprewell, and starting dribbling guard Tim Hardaway.

Looking at the opposite side, the jumper is center Oliver Miller, the power forward is Barkley with a little dodge eyes, the small forward is Most Improved Player hot Cedric Ceballos, the shooting guard is Dan Marley, and the point guard is Kevin Johnson.

Neither team has made any changes to their lineups compared to the regular season.

Soon, the jump ball is over.

Lin Xing killed Oliver Miller and became the Warriors to win the opening ball.

In the commentary seat, Zhengping shouted: "Dalin's jump ball still wins, and the Warriors start the game first. Let's see if there is any change in tactics between the two teams."

Then, Lin Xing received the ball, made a breakthrough, and passed Barkley cleanly.

Facing Oliver Miller's defense under the basket, he stabilized his hand and chose the ball to score under the basket.

Under the basket, it was Tyrone Hill's layup.

With a bang, the ball goes in!

The Warriors scored 2 points first, and at the same time, Lin Xing also scored an assist.

Yang Wu, Zhengping said:
"Guide Zhang, come on, let's analyze the first attack. Is there any change on both sides?"

"From this point of view, there is no change. The Warriors' side is still Dalin's breakthrough, and the Suns' side is still single defense and assist defense at the basket. But I really want to boast, Dalin's pass is just two words, reasonable!"

Lin Xing made a reasonable pass, followed by the Sun's attack.

He faced Barkley, but on the Suns side, it was Kevin Johnson who controlled the ball.

Barkley seemed to have no intention of asking for the ball, and he stayed on the sideline from start to finish.

The only effect is that he restrained Lin Xing's defense.

In the middle, Kevin Johnson passed Xiao Chong easily, and then made a sudden stop in the middle distance.

Bang!

Strike the iron is to strike the iron, and the rebounds were also controlled by the Warriors.

But the Suns' tactical thinking is still very clear.

"Kevin Johnson is playing too fast, the Suns just want to speed up..."

Director Zhang still knows the ball. In the opening two waves of offense and defense, he directly pointed out the most basic style of play on both sides.

For the Warriors, the Suns actually don't have much to do.

The main reason is that after Lin Xing developed the mid-range shot and post-up shot, the marking and assist defense at the beginning of the season didn't work.

If you can't guard Lin Xing, you can't guard the Warriors' attack.

Unable to prevent the Warriors' offense, the Suns can only confront the Warriors.

Who wins and who loses depends on whose attack is faster and more ferocious.

However, the Suns failed in the first attack of the opening game, and Kevin Johnson's mid-range shot still almost felt.

The counterattack of the warriors who turned around was also stopped by the sun.

Entering the positional battle, the basketball was once again handed over to Lin Xing.

For Lin Xing, it would be a lie to say that Paul Westphal had no idea at all.

In the playoffs, even if there is a chance, a normal head coach will try it.

Westphal's attempt was to use Barkley to consume Lin Xing, and then use the defense to mark Lin Xing to death.

He allowed Lin Xing to pass the ball to drive his teammates, but never allowed Lin Xing to score.

The reason for such targeted defense is that——

He thinks that Lin Xing is just a top scorer, and Lin Xing is not good at passing the ball.

In the opening game, Lin Xing played very reasonably, passing the ball when he was caught.

Pass it on, just as Paul Westphal wished.

"In the first quarter of the playoffs between the Warriors and the Suns, compared to the regular season, the rhythm of the game did not change much..."

"In this quarter, Dalin has been passing the ball, so he only scored 3 points, plus 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal..."

I looked up at the score, 29 to 27, and the Warriors at home led by 2 points.

Although they are in the lead, Lin Xing still wants to say that he played very strangely in this quarter.

It's okay to pass the ball all the time, who makes the opponent's defense surround him?

But the problem is that he only scored one three-pointer in the few COSCO shots.

"If we continue to fight like this, I will almost be unable to attack."

"That can't be done..."

As a latecomer, Lin Xing has a keen sense of smell.

From the Sun's defense, he smelled something unusual.

He knew that this must be a special arrangement by Paul Westphal.

If he keeps passing the ball like this, from the beginning to the end, his statistics will not be bad.

But he can't really play the role of destroying the defensive formation.

"I still have to find a way to beat him twice and open my scoring account!"

　The first update is 4.5k, and it’s still Calvin, but it should be able to resume the second update today, with fewer words, and fewer pictures and so on. (The pictures of this chapter will be supplemented after I finish writing the two chapters)
　　
　
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