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Chapter 137 This is Van Gundy!
In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks played against the Pacers.

Last season, the same two teams played in the Eastern Conference finals, so this series of matches can be described as full of highlights.

However, in the G1 game, basketball experts predicted a [-]-[-] game.

However, the Pacers blasted the Knicks so hard that they couldn't find the north, pressing and beating the whole time.

Van Gundy was completely confused. It was no surprise that the Knicks lost. He just didn't know how he lost by 22 points?
For a defensive team that averaged less than 87 points per game, this point difference is very desperate.

However, what is even more desperate is that in the G2 game, Ewing played for 7 minutes and was injured again.

Why say it again?

Because Ewing is old, this season has been on and off.

However, what Van Gundy didn't expect was that the Knicks miraculously fought the Pacers to the end, losing only 4 points.

Returning to the home court, what Van Gundy did not expect was that the Knicks actually won both home games without Ewing.

With a big score of 2 to 2, the Knicks still have a chance.

In the G5 Tianwangshan battle, Ewing came back, Van Gundy was very happy, and felt that the game was stable.

Don't ask, just ask without Ewing and without the Knicks.

In other words, without Ewing, the Knicks can win two games in a row, and now with Ewing.

Use the viewpoint of 1+1 greater than.

It's unreasonable for the Knicks not to win.

As a result, Van Gundy confidently let Ewing start.

Then, the Knicks lost without any suspense.

It doesn't make sense, what's the matter?

Van Gundy couldn't figure it out, but his stubborn heart was also excited.

I control my own life!
In the G6 battle, Van Gundy didn't believe in this evil, and continued to let Ewing start, let him be the core, and let him lead the Knicks to win.

Life is like this, full of surprises everywhere.

The Knicks lost again.

The loss was very easy, and the loss was very clean. The Knicks didn't have the slightest chance throughout the whole process.

Now Van Gundy is directly confused. This is unscientific and unreasonable?

It can only be said that this is very Van Gundy, who likes to dig into dead ends.

If Ewing can't win, why don't you let Ewing come back later?
To be reasonable, the Knicks have many weaknesses, but the biggest weakness must be Van Gundy.

In the Eastern Conference finals last season, when Ewing was in, the Knicks fell behind. After the season was reimbursed, the Knicks won and advanced.

The same is true this season, with Ewing here, with him as the core of offense and defense, they just can't win against the Pacers.

But without Ewing, the Knicks win.

Then, Ewing came back and took the Knicks away directly, leaving the victory to the Pacers.

This…

It's really embarrassing who is missing!
Ewing was also speechless.

The amazing thing is that Van Gundy couldn't see it for two years, maybe he could see it, but he stubbornly insisted on the wrong choice.

The Knicks have Wolong and Chufeng in the team, so, in the 99/00 season, the NBA Finals was played by the Lakers against the Pacers.

……

On the second day, the Knicks' loss did not become the focus, and Van Gundy and Ewing were not pulled out to criticize.

Because Phil Jackson stole the headlines of basketball sports news.

The title is directly typed, who will be the coach of the Lakers next season?
The Lakers and Jackson have to talk about two or three things. The first dream coach of the Lakers is none other than Jackson.

The picture was taken by the sports paparazzi. It is the scene of the Lakers general manager West and Jackson having a secret meeting and talking and laughing.

Then, I put forward a point of view: Will the Lakers lose the championship because of their confusion?
The next thing is to do things. The Lakers don't take the Pacers seriously, and have already started preparations for next season.

The Pacers expressed their anger, but expressed their support for the Lakers' decision to change coaches.

The Lakers did not stand up to refute and explain, and seemed to be wholeheartedly preparing for the finals.

……

On June 6, the 7/99 season finals will start soon, before entering the Staples Center Arena.

Li Mu was surrounded by reporters, "Excuse me, is it true that the Lakers will hire Phil Jackson as the head coach next season?"

"Excuse me, will the Lakers hire a head coach in advance, will it affect the Lakers' Finals game?"

"Excuse me, Coach Li Mu, how do you feel at this moment?"

"Did you leave the Lakers because you were suspended in the locker room and couldn't convince the crowd?"

"Next, Coach Li Mu, where will you go? Has any team invited you to coach?"

"..."

……

"Whether this matter is true or not, it will not have any impact on the next game.

Because, I've never had the Pacers live.

No.

It's the opponent!
For other questions, I have no comment! "

With a bunch of questions in front of them, Li Mu picked out two answers and left them a back view.

Night, Los Angeles, Staples Arena.

At this time, the entire arena was full, and it was a sea of ​​people.

On the court, the passionate female cheerleaders are showing off their dance moves with all their strength.

With the sound of the live DJ, tonight's protagonists appeared.

The first one to come out was the handsome Ginobili with long flowing hair.

……

The penultimate one, Kobe walked out.

At this time, the entire arena made the sound of mountains roaring and tsunami.

Then, O'Neill, who played in the finale, pushed the momentum to the highest peak.

After a simple warm-up, on the big screen in the arena, the starting lineups of the two teams tonight were displayed.

The Lakers started with 5 irons, Billups, Kobe, Bowen, Big Ben, O'Neal.

The Pacers start with 5 Tigers, Mark Jackson, Reggie Miller, Jalen Rose, Dale Davis, Rick Schmitz.

beep~
A whistle sounded, and the basketball flew into the sky.

O'Neill VS Schmitz.

Snapped--!
Relying on his height advantage, Schmitz made the first attack for the Pacers.

Mark Jackson observes the ball in the frontcourt.

At this time, Reggie Miller and Kobe were engaged in a cat-and-mouse chase.

With the cover of Dale Davis, Reggie Miller got rid of the lunatic Kobe.

Received a pass from Mark Jackson beyond the three-point line.

Lifted, jumped, flicked in the air, and the basketball flew out.

The entire shooting posture is very standard, without any extra movement.

Bang-dang-!
Miller's three-pointer missed.

Under the basket, O'Neal took off the rebound, took a step, and immediately threw the basketball forward.

Kobe, who had just rushed to block the shot, quickly switched from defense to offense and launched a quick counterattack.

Catch the ball in the front court, take a dribble, enter the penalty area, jump up, slam, slam dunk, and blast into the basket heavily.

0 to 2! !
"The Lakers' counterattack was very sharp.

Quickly go to the next city!
Next, look at the Pacers' offense. ’ explained Mike Breen.

Mark Jackson frontcourt observation.

After Schmitz helped Jaylen Rose cover on the left, he turned and moved near the free throw line.

Knowing that, Mark Jackson threw the basketball over.

Catch, lift, don't jump, Schmitz shoots from the free throw line...

Bang-dang-!
Schmitz's mid-range shot also missed.

"The Pacers were a bit cold tonight, and the Lakers got the rebound, got up and hit a quick counter.

Kobe and Bowen rushed to the frontcourt like two sharp knives..."

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(End of this chapter)