Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 185 An Invincible Opponent

"It was a great series from both sides, Gary was very seasoned and Wang was fantastic.

Of course, our players also performed very well, but unfortunately, there is only one winner. "

……

In the postgame press conference, Popovich acknowledged the strength of the Sonics.

As a champion coach, he still has this bearing.

It can be said that, in addition to doing whatever it takes to win, there are some double standards, and keeping thugs like Bruce Bowen in captivity, Popovich is still very good.

At least, a small city like San Antonio has the unique ability to build a dynasty single-handedly.

Except for 1997, in order to get Duncan, the Spurs performed poorly, and the Spurs were strong in the following decades.

Being strong and having the strength of the playoffs means that there will not be too high a pick in the draft.

But relying on these not-so-high picks, Popovich suddenly found a group of good players.

It can be said that from this point of view, there is no one in the NBA who can match him.

Defeated the defending champion, even though it was a slightly weaker defending champion, but celebration is still indispensable.

Although no champagne was opened in the locker room, everyone was very happy and encouraged each other.

More importantly, I am full of confidence in the future.

You know, at the beginning, most of them, including the coaching staff, just wanted to win the game.

Their strength is not bad, but who let them face the defending champion?This name represents strength.

However, surpassing the defending champion in one fell swoop now naturally boosts the confidence of the Supersonics.

Even Wang Hao couldn't help but have more extravagant hopes.

It's just that he was a little sober, because he knew that the ultimate winner of the original time and space was the Lakers.

The invincible posture of the OK group was officially staged.

"Wang, Gary, let's go, the reporter should wait."

As the two major contributors to the victory of this round of the series, it is naturally impossible to miss the press conference after the game.

As the three stepped onto the conference site, applause ensued. After all, there were a large number of Seattle media among them.

"Congratulations, Gary, you have defeated the defending champion, do you have more expectations now?"

Gary Payton was flat: "Expectation? We always have, not just because we just won.

For us, it is enough to play every game well, and I believe there will be a good result. "

After all, he is a person who has participated in the finals and experienced troughs. Gary Payton has not been dazed.

Because he knows very well that every opponent in the playoffs is not so easy to deal with.

"Wang, what about you? We all know that at the critical moment, it was you who helped the team win."

To be honest, Wang Hao was a little surprised when he heard this question. Today's reporter is so easy to talk?

Just because they won?
Well, there are some reasons, and journalists still have to show respect for the victors.

It's just that if the reporter's purpose is nothing more than news.

Some flattery, but let the winners say some arrogant words, and then mold them into blind arrogant and uneducated people.

This is how most athletes, especially black athletes, are portrayed by the media.

Big mouth, love to talk, strong limbs and simple mind...

Wang Hao smiled and said: "The game is very simple, our opponent is very good and strong.

Not just me, but also my teammates, we defeated a strong opponent, we will go in the playoffs. "

This is the wrong answer, but this is the answer, whether you want love or not.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the reporters at the scene were a little disappointed, even the media in Seattle was no exception.

They support the Sonics, but also want big news.

"Wang, what do you want to say about Tim's injury?"

"This is really a pity. I hope Tim can recover as soon as possible, and I also hope that the injury can stay away from the game."

……

"Well, what's the matter?"

After accepting the interview, I returned to the locker room, but suddenly found that something was wrong, the atmosphere was too quiet.

"The opponent in the semifinals has come out, it's the Lakers!"

Gerani told Wang Hao the reason, and not long after their game ended, another game ended.

In the fifth game, relying on home court advantage, the Lakers finally defeated the Kings.

I have to say that this round of the series was also full of ups and downs.

Especially the Lakers, as the favorites to win this season, were dragged into a life-and-death battle.

While making countless people drop their jaws in shock, it also made people realize this gorgeous Kings team.

In this game, O'Neal and Kobe went crazy directly, shattering all the previous doubts.

I have to say that the all-out OK combination is really not so easy to parry.

Of course, the performance of the Kings also has problems, except for Chris Webber, others are still a little unstable.

Why were you all so happy before?
Isn't it just seeing the possibility of the Kings overturning the Lakers, which is a good thing for all teams.

Whether it is against the Kings or against the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals is definitely a different matter.

Now, the result is out, their pressure opponent is the Lakers.

In the regular season, the Sonics have played against the Lakers four times, and the record is not bad, with two wins and two losses.

It's just that, only by fighting in person can you feel the dominance brought by the OK combination.

Even if they had just defeated the defending champion, the Supersonics were a little apprehensive.

Wang Hao and Gary Payton looked at each other, and they both understood that it would be impossible to let such emotions permeate.

"Hey, hey, looking at you, it seems that you are the loser. Please, we won."

Wang Hao spoke first, and Gary Payton also said: "That's right, the game hasn't started yet, so no one wants to admit defeat, right?"

Competitive sports place great emphasis on strength.

It's just that there is another saying in the competitive sports industry that nothing is impossible.

If everything is based on strength on paper, then what is the meaning of the game, and what is the meaning of hard work?
It is never impossible to defeat the strong with the weak?

What's more, with the strength of the Sonics, there is of course a big gap compared with the Lakers.

It's just that the gap is visible, it's nothing more than O'Neal who can't guard the inside.

But the question is, in the entire league, who can defend against O'Neal in a single defense?

O'Neal is indeed difficult to deal with, but the Lakers are not invincible, and they will never be dragged into a life-and-death battle by the Kings again.

Today's OK combination has not yet reached its peak, and the Sonics have every chance of winning.

The rest of the Sonics were just silent for a while. After all, the opponent changed from the Kings to the Lakers, which is really helpless.

However, it is a professional team after all, no matter how difficult a bone they encounter, they will bite it.

(End of this chapter)