NBA Dynasty Sniper - Chapter 421
Winning two away games, the energetic Blazers returned to Portland and were welcomed by countless fans.
That night, the Nets defeated the Bulls and got a three-to-one advantage and match point just like the Blazers.
The domestic media got excited and began to frantically hype the derby between Zhao Dong and Dayao in the finals.
Zhao Dong is the absolute core and leader of the Blazers, and Dayao also occupies the most important tactical position in the Nets offensive system, so the domestic media is right.
On May 29th, the Western Conference finals G5 battle started.
On the verge of being eliminated, the Lakers launched a desperate counterattack, and the offensive was very fierce.
The Trail Blazers were too excited, and there were some fluctuations in their state. Zhao Dong, including Zhao Dong, had some decline in efficiency, but was pulled back by the Lakers. The two teams went three to two. The Trail Blazers still have another one. Match point.
This time, including the boss Paul Allen, all became nervous.
The media began to advocate the strength of the super center combination, because O’Neal and Robinson scored 65 points together in this game.
At noon on the 30th, the team arrived in Los Angeles. After lunch, a tactical meeting was held to clarify the tactics, boost morale, and fully mobilize before the war.
That night, the Nets defeated the Bulls and reached the finals first.
“Brother Dong, I am waiting for you in the finals.” Dayao called Zhao Dong after the game.
“Okay, see you in the finals.” Zhao Dong smiled.
The next day, on the last night of May, the Western Conference G6 battle started.
Barkley said in an interview with the media before the game: “I am optimistic about the Blazers in the G6 game, because the Lakers’ main lineup is no longer able to play, especially O’Neal and David Robinson, their physical fitness has collapsed.”
In this game, Zhao Dong fired with all his strength from the very beginning, scoring 51 points in the half and 33 points in a single quarter in the second quarter.
Under his strong strength, the Lakers, whose main force had been exhausted, were destroyed by halftime. The Blazers also successfully won the G6 game, eliminated the powerful Lakers and entered the finals.
“I said, it’s up to me to decide whether David Robinson’s choice is correct or not.”
After the game, the audience scored 81 points and once again broke the record of the highest scoring in a single playoff game, Zhao Dong said.
“Ugh!”
David Robinson, passing by, regretted it and sighed deeply.
He made a wrong decision. If he chose the Trail Blazers, then the Trail Blazers will surely sweep the Lakers in this series, and he will also make it to the Finals. The chance of winning the championship is more than 90%.
O’Neal walked to the player tunnel exhaustedly, behind him is Kobe.
The two stopped and turned around at the same time at the entrance of the passage, glanced at the Trailblazers surrounded by the media, unwilling.
Such a strong lineup has been defeated, and whether this lineup can be maintained next season, and whether David Robinson, who wants to win a championship before retiring, is willing to stay, they are not sure.
After leaving Paul Allen away, Bass called Jerry West and said: “Jerry, what are your plans for the Lakers’ future?”
West took a deep breath, expelled the fatigue in his mind, and said: “O’Neal is still the only person in the league who can be equal in efficiency with the Dragons, and Kobe is also entering the peak. I mean, the team is still OK. Combination is the core.
However, we must strengthen the construction of the bench lineup, we must increase the thickness. “
Old Buss nodded immediately and sighed: “You’re right, Jerry, where did we lose, not by the flying dragon, but by the bench lineup. We only have one main lineup, and they actually have Two sets.”
“But Jerry, to reinforce, you must invest.” West said.
“No problem, even if you reinforce it, we have to be like the Blazers. The bench can be used as the main force.” Old Buss gritted his teeth.
With the Lakers’ operating income, he can still stick to it.
In Los Angeles, the Lakers do not have strong competitors, and the Clippers are vulnerable. As long as the Lakers maintain the strength of the championship, they will have excellent operating performance, then they will get a lot of broadcast income, and they will enter a virtuous circle. There is nothing wrong with reinforcement.
As for the championship, it’s good to get it, but if it doesn’t, it is also due to fate. Who caused a flying dragon to appear in the league?
Time entered June 1, and the Blazers returned to Portland.
The finals will start on the 5th, with a few days off.
In fact, Zhao Dong doesn’t want this rest time, because the Nets, like the Lakers, do not have as deep a bench lineup as the Blazers, and the Blazers have the same physical advantage.
The Nets and the Lakers have a super inside combination, but they are different.
The Nets do not have the absolute advantage of O’Neal at the basket, but they have stronger shooting ability.
Duncan’s nearly two-pointer rebound, he shot more than 50%, and his offense was more than 70%.
Dayao’s shooting rate is a bit lower, but his offensive range is as far as the three-point line, and his tactical status is more important.
Together, the two men are no less threatening than the Lakers’ super center combination.
In the next few days, Zhao Dong played with his sons at home in the morning and went to the team for training in the afternoon. Time passed quickly.
The quadruplets are almost ten months old. They have strong muscles and are able to walk. They speak very sharply. They are scary of energy. The four little guys are very boring together. They have to be waited on by a large group of people. , It will make things happen.
No, Zhao Dong just answered a call. In the blink of an eye, the second child was crawling on the ground, and the fourth child Zhao Rongxing rode up, riding his second brother as a horse, and then being the second child. When they were overturned to the ground, the two immediately started to make a fuss, and finally the boss and the third came in, and the four of them became a group.
“The youngest boy, have you been beaten again? Let you always bully the three brothers.” Zhao Dong didn’t bother to care too, watching the excitement next to him, and talking coldly.
At this time, the cell phone rang again, and when I saw it was from home, I quickly connected it.
“Dongdong, your sister-in-law was born, she is a kid.” Li Meizhu said over there.
“Also a kid?” Zhao Dong said disappointedly.
“It’s only five catties and six taels. It’s lighter. Xu Qing picks three and four when he eats, and doesn’t listen.” Li Meizhu said with some dissatisfaction.
“Forget it, the child is fine. The fourth oldest, Rongxing is now over three elder brothers. Listen, he is the one who calls the most.” Zhao Dong persuaded.
“Oh, it’s been half a year. It’s been only three months when I left, and it’s been ten months now. I want to die a few good grandchildren. Dongdong, I’ll be back right after the game. The old man and the old lady are talking about it.” Li Meizhu exhorted.
“I know, I know, I’ll go back after the game.” Zhao Dong said quickly.
On the morning of the 4th, the league officially announced the best lineup.
The first announced is the best defensive lineup. The second team is Bowen, PJ Brown, Kobe, Gary Payton, and O’Neal. The first team is Zhao Dong, Duncan, Garnett, Kidd, and Mutombo.
Zhao Dong was selected as the best defensive team as a point guard. He should have squeezed out Payton’s position. Payton could only go to the second team.
Then announced the best lineup.
Best third team Mutombo and Karl Malone, Dirknowitzki, Ray Allen, Gary Payton.
Seeing this lineup, Zhao Dong immediately called Dayao: “Dayao, congratulations, for being selected for the best second team.”
“Brother Dong, has the second team come out?”
Yao, who is looking forward to the best team, is a bit nervous.
“You will see it soon.” Zhao Dong smiled.
Sure enough, ten minutes later, the best defensive second team was announced. They were Yao Min and Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Kobe.
Of the four major shooting guards, three of them were selected for this lineup, Zhao Dong guessed it, and Iverson must have been selected for a while.
As for Da Yao, there is also O’Neal at his peak. It is not bad to be selected for the best second team this year.
Sure enough, Iverson’s name was included in the list of the best teams that were subsequently announced.
Zhao Dong, Iverson, Chris Weber, Duncan, and O’Neal are the best team this year.
He and Duncan were the biggest winners and were selected for the Double One team at the same time.
In terms of performance, Yao is not weaker than Duncan in the Nets, but because Duncan is considered a power forward, he has the advantage.
At three o’clock in the afternoon, the Nets arrived in Portland.
Zhao Dong invited guests to dinner at the hotel where the Nets stayed, and invited the Nets Big Three.
When the four of them were eating, they talked about the Lakers.
Zhao Dong said like a magic stick: “I bet it will be difficult for the Lakers to maintain this lineup.”
Dayao said in a puzzled manner: “I heard that the Admiral was joined at a low salary. With the Lakers’ financial resources, there should be no problem.”
Marbury said: “He stays with the Lakers. If he wants to win the Finals, he has to pass the Blazers. It depends on how he chooses. If the Lakers choose to strengthen, he might stay.”
“Is it so easy to reinforce it?” Zhao Dong said disdainfully.
“Digging people, just dig from your Blazers. As long as the Lakers are willing to give big contracts to your two main lineups, someone will definitely want to go.”
Marbury smiled honestly.
“Puff!”
Dayao and Duncan laughed.
Zhao Dong glared at Marbury and said, “Maybe dig from your team.”
“We have nothing on the bench.” Duncan laughed.
“Tim, can you please stop laughing?” Zhao Dong said dissatisfiedly.
“Why?” Duncan didn’t know what he meant.
“You smile again.” Zhao Dong said.
“…”
Duncan was inexplicable, but he smiled obediently.
“Look, it’s so silvery with a smile!” Zhao Dong looked disgusted.
“Puff, haha…” Marbury and Dayao laughed.
“…”
Duncan’s face was dull, neither smiling nor not smiling.
After dinner, Zhao Dong also left and went to the Rose Garden, and the three of Dayao also returned to the team, ready to go to the Rose Garden.
“Yao, can we do it this time?” Marbury asked eagerly.
When Dayao and Duncan heard this, they became excited.
Since Zhao Dong entered the league, the championship has been controlled by him. If they can win the championship this time, the status of their three cores in the league will be greatly improved, so they can’t help but feel excited.
After the excitement, Dayao calmed down and said with a wry smile: “Dong Ge even killed the combination of O’Neill and Robinson, we…the difficulty is too great!”
“But I believe we have a chance.” Duncan said firmly.
“Ok.”
Dayao and Marbury nodded, and did not speak any more. The pressure from Zhao Dong made their mentality very heavy.
In fact, the three of them all understand that their chances will not be great, but they can’t say it, it’s just a mess.
Especially Yao and Duncan, know that the team’s defense, especially the perimeter defense, can’t withstand the strong impact of the Blazers from the perimeter.
Back then, Jordan and Pippen, the two top perimeter defensive stars, failed to guard against Zhao Dong. Marbury and the others on the perimeter line were in front of Zhao Dong and they were scum.
If the outside line can’t stand it, their two inside lines will directly face the impact of the Blazers outside line.
At this point, the excitement and excitement in their hearts all disappeared, leaving only huge pressure.
At half past seven, the Rose Garden Arena was fully occupied.
All home fans received the finals gift package prepared by the team. They wore uniform championship jerseys, and the atmosphere was extremely hot.
In the home team’s locker room, Larry Bird announced the starting roster, and the same as playing the Lakers, there is no change.
Brian Grant was very excited. At the beginning of the season, his main power forward position was lost. However, as the team determined the way the inside line was opened, his main position was back. Now playing in the finals, he is still arranged. Playing the main force, if he wins the championship, as the main power forward in the finals, his status will skyrocket.
Equally excited, or even more excited, is O’Neal.
From the marginal man who was on the bench last season, this season has undergone a magnificent change, and even now he has become the center of the finals. His status has changed more than three consecutive levels.
It’s a pity that he just signed a new contract, otherwise after winning the championship, his status will definitely rise, maybe he can sign a maximum salary.
Now his new contract is $19 million for three years, which is not as good as the one-year contract of the boss Feilong. It is too small. The next contract after two years must be signed with a maximum salary.
After the starter was announced, the substitute will be on the scene immediately. At this time, Zhao Dong stood up and walked to the middle of the locker room.
When the teammates saw it, they knew he had something to say, and his sights came over immediately.
Zhao Dong glanced at his teammates and said with a confident smile: “Everyone, the finals will start in the morning, let me give you a little pressure.”
“Boss, be careful, don’t crush Jermaine.” Fordson shouted immediately.
“I won’t.” Little O’Neill hurriedly shouted, afraid of losing his main position.
“Okay, listen to me.”
Zhao Dong greeted him and said: “We played two regular season games with the Nets this season, one win and one loss, but we all know that it’s just the regular season, just touch each other’s details. Now it’s time to see the truth. Now. Do you have confidence in the Nets?”
“Yes, boss.”
It was Fortson, who yelled immediately, and then Marion.
Zhao Dong looked at the others and nodded before he smiled: “It’s good if you have confidence, then you all listen carefully. The pressure I put on you is that this finals, I hope we can…”
Having said this, there was a firmness in his eyes, and then he spit out a sentence: “Sweep them!”
“Sweep?”
Everyone was shocked ~www.mtlnovel.com~ Not to mention the players, even the coaching staff and management such as Larry Bird were shocked.
“Is it stressed out?”
Scanning the crowd, Zhao Dong said with a smile.
“Boss, I can stand it.”
Fortson and Marion yelled.
Zhao Dong laughed and said: “It’s good to be able to withstand the Nets. Their lineup is inferior to the Lakers. If you don’t sweep them, you can’t reflect our strength. Only sweeping, only sweeping can reflect our strength.”
“Follow the boss and sweep the Nets!”
Fortson raised his fist and roared hard.
“Follow the boss and sweep the Nets!”
The home team’s locker room was filled with enthusiastic shouts.