warrior godfather

Chapter 793 No One Knows Chuanqie Better Than Me
The Rockets' journey to the playoffs came to an abrupt end.

In the post-match interview, the Rockets’ speeches were very normal, which is also expected. Although the Rockets failed to seize the good opportunity of Antetokounmpo’s injury to enter the finals, the first year of the establishment of the bulb combination , got the best record in team history and reached the Western Conference Finals all the way, which is also an acceptable result.

For the Warriors, reporters are most interested in Antetokounmpo's injury.

After Antetokounmpo was injured, the Warriors have not announced the specific circumstances of his injury, and the news is very tightly blocked. The outside world knows nothing about the severity of Antetokounmpo's injury and the expected return time. It's the well-known information about ankle injuries.

And after the Warriors are determined to advance to the finals, Antetokounmpo's comeback time will have a crucial impact on the situation of the finals, and it has become the most interesting thing for the media and fans, not even one of them.

After all, it is impossible for Curry to save the Warriors in every game with such an incredible way of 0 points in the first half and 43 points in the second half, and the Celtics are undoubtedly a stronger opponent than the Rockets. Antetokounmpo can't come back, and the Warriors are determined not to be able to compete with the Celtics.

But Zhang Yu is also very aware of this, so he kept the time of Antetokounmpo's comeback strictly confidential. When asked by reporters, he simply answered "no comment", and at the same time gave the Warriors players a password. It's not vague, it's just asking three questions.

Inside the Warriors, Antetokounmpo's injury is also top secret. Only a few people such as Zhang Yu, Schwartz, Riley, and Wirtz know about it.

The tight seal of the Warriors has caused many speculations from the outside world.

Some people think that Antetokounmpo will miss the finals. Zhang Yu is setting off smoke bombs to confuse the Celtics and make the final struggle.

Some people also believe that Antetokounmpo's injury is far less serious than the outside world imagined, and he will return soon. Zhang Yu is trying to catch the Celtics by surprise.

Others think...

In short, all kinds of speculation and discussions are distributed in every corner of the Internet, casting a veil of mystery on the upcoming finals.

On the second day after the Warriors eliminated the Rockets, G6 between the Celtics and the Bulls was held as scheduled.

The Celtics, with a 3:2 lead, played a perfect game at the United Center.

Even with the three superstars, Cole insisted on using the pass-and-cut tactics, showing his peerless edge. The dazzling tactical moves, the accurate shooting of the three stars, and Horford's top-of-the-arc card dealing all played their due roles. role.

The Celtics suppressed the Bulls, Durant 26 points, Leonard 25 points, Irving 25 points, Horford 12 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, the Celtics scored in double figures, and Horford played the role of Green On the offensive end, Cole almost reproduced the Warriors' four-star battle formation. The Celtics finally defeated the Bulls 117:103, achieved a hearty victory, and successfully advanced to the finals.

There was nothing wrong with Stevens' formation, and he was quick and accurate on the spot. However, the Celtics' lineup was too perverted. The three stars were all top scorers in the league. The Bulls' defensive resources simply couldn't handle it. Relying on strong toughness and key ball ability to fight for two games, but in the best-of-seven games, they are not the Celtics' opponents after all.

G6 is the epitome of this round of the series. Cole insisted on pass-and-cut tactics, and even if he couldn't run out of space, he could seamlessly switch to star singles. Stevens could field five one-on-ones -- but that's unlikely.

Fortunately, Rose, Butler, and Wade all performed very well. Wade averaged 18.9 points per game, and his performance at critical moments was not even inferior to his peak period; Butler averaged 23.2 points per game. The headache was incomparable; Rose averaged 27.5 points per game, showing the peerless demeanor of the youngest MVP in NBA history, which allowed the Bulls to fight for the next two games.

But Wade is still old after all, unable to support long-term high-intensity games, so Butler and Rose can only digest more possessions and bear greater consumption.

And Butler belongs to the late blooming type. He has not yet entered the peak state at this time, and his influence on the game is not strong enough.

After Rose fully matured, his organization and shooting ability have greatly improved, but the sharpest breakthrough was due to injuries and age. Without the deterrence of his peak period, he could no longer defeat the Celtics by himself. The inside line is upside down.

Due to various reasons, the Big Three of the Bulls are not in the peak state, and they also share the disadvantage of outside shooting. Compared with the Big Three of the Celtics, who are all top-level shots, they are naturally at a disadvantage. , Butler's two quasi-lore wins were difficult to win two games, but in the end they could not escape the fate of being eliminated.

After losing G6, Stevens said helplessly in an interview:

"We tried our best, but the Celtics were the better team. They reminded me of last year's Warriors team. The best players, but they played the most team basketball. They were almost Invincible, at least I can't think of a way to beat the Celtics..."

"Can the Warriors also defeat the Celtics?" The reporter couldn't help asking.

Stevens froze for a moment, looked down at the table, and seemed to be lost in thought. After a while, he said hesitantly:
"Before Antetokounmpo returns, the Warriors will definitely not be able to defeat the Celtics. Stephen is very strong, but he cannot lead the team to defeat the Celtics with a single core. But if Antetokounmpo returns..."

Steven paused for a moment, shrugged, and said:
"Well, I don't know, but I still think the Warriors will win. Although the Celtics are very strong, Ronan is good at creating miracles. He has never lost a round of the finals, and this time will be no exception. ..."

The fans who were watching the live broadcast of the press conference were very surprised. In their opinion, no one can beat this Celtics team. Even in the face of the 74-win Warriors, this Celtics team has the power to fight.

Irving is definitely not as good as Curry in the regular season, but in the key battles of the playoffs, his offensive ability is not necessarily worse than Curry.

Durant and Leonard are also super strikers who are extremely good at mid-range singles, and they are even more comfortable in the tough playoffs.

Stevens' confidence in the Warriors -- or Zhang Yu's confidence -- is blind, unrealistic, and incomprehensible.

The NBA is a league dominated by superstars. The Warriors achieved a record record of 74 wins thanks to the four stars. The Celtics swept the Eastern Conference and returned to the Finals thanks to the three stars.

No matter how vicious Zhang Yu is, with subtle tactics and quick response, he is only a head coach. Can he still influence and even decide the outcome of the finals?

The Celtics have an overwhelming advantage in strength, they are invincible, even if they are No.1 in the league + No.1 in the league, they are not good!

Obviously, not only reporters and the media hold this view, but even Cole and the Celtics players think so.

When the reporter repeated Stevens' answer and asked Cole's opinion, the legendary role player who had seen countless big scenes and left his name in NBA history also laughed subconsciously, and then He coughed twice, restrained his smile, and said sternly:

"The Warriors are a very strong team, Stephen is undisputed No.1 in the league, Ronan is one of the best head coaches in the league, I have learned a lot from him... But, the Celtics are talented It is the best team in the league, we are extremely hungry for the championship, everyone is willing to give everything for the championship, we have enough confidence to beat the Warriors!"

Durant, Irving, and Leonard are similar. Although they express differently, they all have absolute confidence in the Celtics.

Consecutive defeats of the Cavaliers and Bulls, the Warriors experienced the weakening of Antetokounmpo's injury, which made the confidence of the Celtics generals reach an unprecedented peak.

Their hands seem to have touched the cold but alluring body of the O'Brien Cup, put on the gorgeous and dazzling championship rings, climbed to the top of the league, and can look up to the legends that they could only look up to before star.

But the premise of realizing all this requires them to overthrow the rule of the old dynasty in the upcoming finals in order to revive the glory of the Celtics.

But it is clear that the warrior dynasty is in the ascendant, and it is far from being decayed and collapsed. The founder of the dynasty has no intention of bowing his head and proclaiming himself a vassal.

The day after the Celtics eliminated the Bulls, Zhang Yu accepted a brief interview with the San Francisco Chronicle after the Warriors practiced.

The reporter asked him his opinion on the answers of Stevens and Cole the day before. Zhang Yu seemed to have prepared a draft, without any thought, and said slowly and clearly:

"Thanks to Brad for recognizing me, he was right, but one thing was wrong-it doesn't take a miracle to beat the Celtics, even if Giannis is still recovering from injury, the Celtics are not the Warriors' opponents."

"Don't forget, Steve used to be my assistant coach, and Kawhi was my player last season. How many rounds have we played with Durant and Irving? I can't remember... No one is better than me Learn more about the Celtics."

"Passing and cutting can beat the Cavaliers and Bulls, but not the Warriors. No one knows how to pass and cut better than me, and no one knows how to defend the Celtics' Big Three better than me. Steve better change his tactics. Otherwise, the final result will definitely not make him happy..."

"Can you tell us about Giannis' injury? When will he be able to return?" the reporter asked again.

Hearing this question, Zhang Yu's complexion changed very subtly, but in just a moment, he returned to normal, and said lightly:

"Giannis' injury is not serious, and he will be back soon, but I can't disclose the time yet, because I don't know. It depends on the recovery situation and the team doctor's examination before deciding on the specific date of Giannis' comeback..."

(End of this chapter)