As a Kobe hater, he was actually teammates with Kobe!

on the other hand.

Zhou Ze led the team into the Western Conference Finals and received 2000 peak points as a system reward.

Peak Value: 3/940

Zhou Ze chose to consume 2000 peak points and perform ten consecutive draws;

9点随机属性，突破上篮+1，提升到107（107）；背身后仰+5，提升到107（117）；盖帽+3，提升到119（130）。

Obtained a new badge - [Adaptability Master (Bronze)].

[Adaptive Master (Bronze)] Features:

1. Improve the accuracy of the ball during jump passes and double-teams.

2. Increase your teammates' open shot percentage by 1%.

3. To upgrade to the next stage (silver), 2000 peak points are required.

A master of adaptability can actually be understood as a master of shifting the blame or a master of regretting a move. For example, after Zhou Ze breaks through to the basket and takes the ball, he suddenly finds that there is no space to shoot, or he encounters strong help defense or help defense. He can then throw the ball in the air. If the teammate he passes to is open, his hit rate will increase by 1%.

A 1% shooting percentage is a significant improvement for many players.

What's more, this is only bronze. If it is upgraded to "silver" or higher, the teammates will take off directly.

Of course, this will also delay Kobe's coronation as the league's iron king.

In addition, Zhou Ze also gained 3 free attributes.

All of them were strengthened to [Back-to-Back Facing], and increased to 110 (117).

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The Lakers, who swept through two consecutive rounds and advanced, got enough rest.

But at this time, the other Western Conference semifinals was extremely close.

This surprised Zhou Ze quite a bit. In his previous life, the Spurs met the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 07-08 playoffs and completed a gentleman sweep with a score of 4 to 1.

But now the two teams are tied.

The two sides will play a decisive game tomorrow, May 2008, 5.

"Strange, what's going on?"

"Right..."

"My arrival has had some impact on both teams."

"For O'Neal, the Lakers won their fourth championship last year, and Kobe, his former junior, has already tied him in the number of championship rings. The competitive spirit of top athletes is undeniable, and this is probably a key reason why O'Neal quickly recovered from his injuries after joining the Suns."

"For the Spurs, Bruce Bowen's testosterone levels have been declining year by year due to Zhou Ze's 'physical castration' during his rookie season. His physical fitness and defensive toughness are far inferior to his previous life at the same time."

"Bowen's impact on the Spurs is significant. If GDP is the leaves facing the sun, then Bowen is the roots buried deep underground, never exposed to the sun."

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Meanwhile, the situation in the Eastern Theater Command:

The Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Well...

The outside world was speechless about the Celtics, who had the second best record in the league and the best record in the Eastern Conference. They had to play two consecutive Game 2s. This was in stark contrast to the Lakers, who had the best record in the league and swept two rounds in a row to advance.

In addition, the Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 4-2 and entered the Eastern Conference Finals.

The war situation in the east was almost exactly the same as in the previous life.

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Although Zhou Ze did not watch the live broadcast of the Game 7 between the Spurs and the Suns, the Lakers' uniform team held a meeting the next day and asked all Lakers players to come to the video analysis room.

Steve Nash made 15 assists and scored 25 points in this game, becoming the key to victory.

O'Neal's playing time was strictly controlled to 20 minutes by Mike D'Antoni. After he came on the court, he just confronted the Spurs' inside line and was replaced after using up his last bullet.

In the game, O'Neal made three double-handed baskets under the basket, giving people the illusion that the Lakers shark had a "limited-time return".

The Spurs' absolute main force "Tim Duncan" did not restrict the "limited time return" of the Big Shark very well, and also consumed his physical strength to a great extent, resulting in a decline in offensive efficiency. Throughout the game, he made 18 of 6 shots, with a hit rate of only 33.3%.

In addition to analyzing the Suns' skills and tactics, the Lakers coaching team also focused on the mentality of the Big Shark.

"As you can see, Shaq isn't as old as people say he is."

"He's doing everything he can to be able to meet us in the Western Conference Finals and tear us apart."

"You should all have heard the saying, never underestimate the heart of a champion."

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on the other hand.

The Suns' uniform coaching staff also held a pre-game meeting to explain and analyze the Lakers' skills and tactics to the players.

"As you can see, this team has fully grown up. They are unstoppable. They have swept two rounds in a row. Morale has reached a boiling point."

"Our team's strategic goal is to win at least one game away from home."

"This way, we have the advantage in the entire series!"

The Suns' assistant coach spoke up.

"Shaq, the task of carrying Zhou is now up to you..."

"I don't expect you to defend every one of his attacks, but you must not let him wreak havoc under our basket."

Mike D'Antoni spoke up.

"Yeah." O'Neal nodded solemnly.

This feeling is very special for O'Neal...

During his time with the Lakers, he equipped Western Conference teams and championship teams that wanted to perform well in the playoffs with a heavy-duty tank-type inside player.

But I didn't expect that after so many years...

He has become a meat shield inside player used by others to limit the "inside killer weapon".

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Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals will be held at Staples Center, the Lakers' home court.

Compared to last season, there is almost no change in the Lakers lineup this season.

But for the Suns, it meant moving the core team.

Shawn Marion's departure successfully allowed the French magician's "Hanging Brother" to take the team's starting No. 3 position.

Boris Diaw, the little fat guy, scored 3+20 in three games in the last round against the Spurs. Judging from the player's personal data alone, even Amar'e Stoudemire could not surpass him.

The Suns' starting lineup for Game 1 was: Steve Nash, Raja Bell, Boris Diaw, Amar'e Stoudemire and Shaquille O'Neal.