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Chapter 129 How about you step on Leonard?
On May 2017, 5, at the home court of the Rockets, Zheng Long led the Lakers to win G12 of the Western Conference Semifinals without bloodshed and successfully advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

There is no gentlemen's sweep, only "Seven Captures of Meng Huo".

The Lakers celebrated happily in the Toyota Center with only half of the audience left, laughing, high-fiving, and hugging each other, but after all, this was just advancing to the Western Conference Finals, not winning the Western Conference Finals, so the celebration stopped there.

The players of the Rockets got into the player tunnel at the fastest speed when the whistle sounded at the end of the game.

This is the end of their journey for the season.

Rockets coach D'Antoni was not in a hurry to leave. He stood on the sidelines, staring sadly at the Lakers players who were surrounded by microphones and flashing lights.

As the first season of coaching the Rockets, and the first season of developing magic ball tactics.

D'Antoni actually did a good job.

After all, the Rockets' record in the regular season last year was only eighth in the Western Conference, and they were swept by the Warriors 4-1 in the first round of the playoffs.

At least this year, whether it is the regular season or the playoffs, they are even better.

just.

D'Antoni was unwilling.

Although he is the new head coach of the Rockets, he is not the new head coach of the NBA. Before coming to the Rockets, D'Antoni won the best head coach of the NBA season in the 2004-2005 season.

Today's "magic ball tactic" is an upgraded and extended version of the "run and bomb tactic" used by D'Antoni at that time.

"Run and bomb tactics" was invented by Don Nelson, but it was carried forward by the Suns led by D'Antoni.

The "running and bombing tactics" once led the small ball style in the league. As one of the pioneers of the small ball style, D'Antoni has never led the team to the finals.

After leaving the Suns, he "failed" one after another in the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and now the Houston Rockets.

Of course, this taste is not good.

Is it me, or the ball, or the players?
D'Antoni locked his eyes on Zheng Long, who was surrounded by Lakers players. Logically speaking, he should hate this bald player so much.

If it weren't for him, he could definitely lead the Rockets to the Western Conference Finals and compete with the Spurs or Warriors.

After all, during the regular season, the Rockets did not fall behind in the duels with the Spurs and the Warriors, and even won the Spurs and the Warriors each.

But at the moment.

There is no hatred in D'Antoni's heart, only helplessness.

It was that man who, relying on his own strength, completely destroyed all the tactics he had arranged for the team.

in other words.

He overturned the entire rocket by himself.

If it is said that with perfect team tactics, one player will lead the team to sweep, is this tactic still correct?

Maybe this offseason I need to go back and think about it.

D'Antoni sighed, his contract with the Rockets has just started the first year, thinking that he will continue to meet this bald boy next year.

Just a headache!
With a long sigh, D'Antoni walked back to the player tunnel, his back lonely.

But no one noticed.

Because at this time the world's cameras will converge on the winning Lakers on the court. Even if this is the home court of the Rockets, no one will realize the loser.

Only the winner deserves the spotlight, that's competitive sports.

In the post-match press conference, Walton originally planned to have an angry conversation with D'Antoni.

The players do not lose the wind on the court, so they naturally have to play another beautiful "strike" in front of the camera.

As a result, D'Antoni looked unexpectedly gentleman.

He praised the performance of the Lakers in these four games, as well as the willpower shown, and even singled out Zheng Long, and praised him a lot.

"I have never seen a player like Zheng Long, whether in his playing days or in his coaching career."

"He is unique in that he possesses incredible talent, but also always full of fighting spirit and desire to win."

"I hope to meet Zheng Long again next season. I can think of a way to deal with him."

"By the way, I think I'm still a little unlucky."

"I used to coach the Lakers, and now I am coaching the Rockets. As a result, Zheng Long was in the Rockets before, and now he is in the Lakers. I perfectly missed the opportunity to coach Zheng Long."

"This bit."

"I can only express my envy to Coach Wharton in the audience."

D'Antoni's speech made many reporters laugh. Wharton could only touch his nose in embarrassment when he heard this and saw the eyes of everyone.

I cursed in my heart.

This old man, why are you being so polite? Is he envious of my good luck, or is he calling me unqualified?
But everyone "treats each other with courtesy".

Walton, who came on stage immediately after, could only squeeze out a smirk, praising the performance of the Rockets.

"The Rockets are very strong."

"Every time I play against the Rockets, it gives me a headache because it means I have to watch the Rockets' recent game tape a week in advance to study tactics."

"D'Antoni and the Rockets players are very respectable. Even counting my player period, this is the most impressive round of the series for me."

Maybe it's because the Lakers completed a 4-0 sweep.

So Wharton found that no matter what he said, he seemed to be "strange about yin and yang", but there was nothing he could do about it.

Who told you that the Rockets can't live up to their expectations and can't win a game?
But as the press conference ended, Walton and D'Antoni shook hands and smiled at each other.

This round of the series can be regarded as drawing a sentence.

The Lakers continue to take a step towards the O'Brien Cup, and the Rockets will also usher in their holiday ahead of schedule.

of course.

The Western Conference semifinals ended with only four rounds.

The Lakers also bought themselves a brief respite.

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The series between the Rockets and the Lakers is over, and more attention is focused on another Western Conference semifinal match between the Warriors and the Spurs.

While the Lakers won the Rockets in G4, the Spurs also successfully tied the score at home, won G4, and tied the Warriors 2-2.

The two sides are about to usher in the battle of Tianwangshan at the Oracle Arena, home of the Warriors!
for this game.

Not only the fans, but Zheng Long is also very interested.

History has been revised. Whoever wins Tianwangshan should win this round of the series.

The day before the Tianwangshan battle between the Warriors and Spurs began, Zheng Long knocked on Walton's office door.

"Dragon, isn't it? You want me to get tickets again? Do you know how difficult it is to get tickets for the game between the Warriors and Spurs tomorrow?"

"The tickets for the two of them may have been pre-sold out when they came out in the Western Conference semifinals."

"I'm just a little head coach."

Wharton had a headache.

Zheng Long blinked and said: "This vote is really hard to get, but it shouldn't be hard for our candidate for the best head coach of the season this year, the Western All-Star head coach, and Luke's head coach who ranks first in the team's record. ?”

"By the way, I forgot that when our head coach Luke was a player, he was a member of the Lakers who won the championship. Even the great Kobe Bryant is his good buddy!"

"Not to mention, our coach Luke was once the champion assistant coach of the Warriors!"

Wharton's expression gradually changed from embarrassment to enjoyment, as if you don't stop, please continue.

He smacked his lips, "This ticket is really difficult, but if I want to get it, it's okay to show off my old face and ask Cole for a front row ticket."

Zheng Long followed up and said, "It's two, I'm going to take Lin Bao there too."

Wharton: "."

Zheng Long said: "Then wait for your good news, I will go to training first!"

Zheng Long left Wharton's office, and couldn't help laughing when he thought of Wharton's expression just now.

At this time in the office, after Zheng Long left, Walton silently took out his mobile phone and dialed the number of Warriors coach Cole.

"Steve, how are you doing?"

"No, no, I'm not showing you that we swept the Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals."

"Yes, yes, yes, I want to bring my wife to cheer for Stephen and the others tomorrow."

"Four cards, give me four cards, don't deduct them like that, can I spend money for the extra two cards? Are you holding grudges that we beat you twice in the regular season? What, you have to pay for all four cards gone?"

"My fault, my fault! I shouldn't mention that, luck, it's all lucky to win, I slap!"

May 2017, 5, San Francisco, Oracle Arena.

Zheng Long wore sunglasses and a peaked cap in a low-key manner, and pulled Lin Bao to line up outside the arena.

This is the first time that Zheng Long, as a fan, waited outside the stadium to enter. The fans who can buy tickets for the home game G5 are all loyal to the Warriors.

Originally, Zheng Long was worried that he would be recognized, what would happen if he was rushed to sign his autograph, but looking at it now, he was completely worried.

Warriors fans didn't notice themselves at all.

They discussed today's game passionately, firmly believing that the Warriors will be able to win today's game.

"Just wait, I believe Curry made at least 10 three-pointers today!"

"Warriors must win! I'm ready to go home and celebrate!"

"I wish I had a chance to take a photo with Durant today, I love him so much."

This made Zheng Long heave a sigh of relief, but also a little bit disappointed.

People are always like this.

But when they queued up to the entrance, the beauty in charge of ticket checking recognized Zheng Long.

"You are Zheng Long!"

The ticket-checking beauty widened her pupils.

Zheng Long made a "shh" gesture, but the voice of the ticket inspector still attracted the attention of the surrounding fans.

They scrambled to get their heads together, excited.

Really Zheng Long!
"Can you sign me, Zheng Long!"

"Are you here to support the Warriors Zheng Long?"

"Zheng Long! In addition to being a fan of the Warriors, I am also a fan of yours!"

Zheng Long's appearance caused a little commotion, but under the protection of the security guards at the scene, order was quickly restored, and after Zheng Long briefly greeted the surrounding fans, he did not make a scene at the entrance of the Warriors arena.

at least.

I can't do it myself to sign my name here.

After the ticket inspector quickly sorted out his emotions, he handed over two yellow jerseys for away fans.

It was only then that Zheng Long remembered that for away games in the playoffs, he needed to wear the Warriors' away jerseys.

Lin Bao was suddenly embarrassed, and leaned into Zheng Long's ear and asked: "I don't care, you are wearing the clothes of a Warriors fan, and you will be photographed by the camera. Is it appropriate?"

Zheng Long chuckled lightly and said, "So what if I caught it? If you miss today's Tianwangshan battle because of this, it would be a shame."

"Okay."

then.

As a player of the Lakers, Zheng Long, wearing the clothes of a Warriors fan, sat in the first row of the Oracle Arena.

There are two types of tickets for fans. Fan tickets in the first few rows can enter the stadium in advance to watch the team warm up.

When Curry and others came to the court wearing training uniforms, the sharp-eyed Green saw Zheng Long at a glance.

It is not easy for fans to recognize Zheng Long wearing sunglasses and a peaked cap, but Green has already deeply imprinted Zheng Long's appearance in his head.

After all, after losing twice in the regular season, they were both "humiliated" by Zheng Long.

Why did Zheng Long come here!
Still wearing fan clothes!

It's ridiculous!

Green couldn't help being curious, and walked up to Zheng Long with the ball.

Zheng Long didn't hide it on purpose, and greeted Green, "Hi, Draymond."

Green frowned and said, "Why are you here? Could it be that you are actually a fan of our Warriors?"

"It's such a wonderful game today, and I just don't have a game, so I definitely want to come and see it."

Players who have not been eliminated in the playoffs come to other people's stadiums to watch games, which is extremely rare in the entire NBA history.

However, there is no express prohibition.

And this person is still Zheng Long who doesn't pay attention to anything, but Green quickly accepted it.

"Do you think we can win today?"

Green's sudden question made Zheng Long stunned for a moment, and said, "How do I know that? Didn't you play 2-2? It shows that the strength of your two teams is quite close."

"Oh, do you have any good tactics or defensive tactics to share against the Spurs?"

Now Zheng Long was completely stunned.

It took a long time.

Only then did I realize that Green took the initiative to ask himself-how to play the Spurs?
As expected of you Green!
So fine.

Seeing that Zheng Long didn't speak, Green continued to say cheekily: "If we help you win the Spurs, the tactics your Lakers prepared against the Spurs will be useless, right?"

"So you share it with me."

"If it can really help us win today's game, it will save you trouble."

Zheng Long couldn't help laughing.

That's right.

It was indeed a smile from the heart.

I seem to understand why Green can go from a second-round pick to an All-Star in the Western Conference, become a DYOP, and become one of the championship puzzles for the Warriors to win the championship.

Let's not talk about the field.

The social skills and IQ off the court are indeed higher than most black athletes.

The same goes for skin thickness.

But how did the Warriors win the Spurs?How could Zheng Long know?

After all, in the original history, whether it was the Warriors in 17 years or the Warriors in 18 years, the Spurs without Leonard won the playoffs.

Zheng Long said tentatively: "Why don't you step on Leonard?"

"Screw you!"

Hearing Zheng Long's playful answer, Green walked away angrily.

Zheng Long felt that he was innocent, although what he said was indeed a joke.

but.

That's how you really won.

(End of this chapter)