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Chapter 227 The remaining heat
The league schedule has reached the end of March and early April. The Heat and Bobcats in the East have attracted much attention because their winning streak and other team-level records have been ended. The most attention-grabbing thing in the West is not the Spurs, who are far ahead in the Western Conference, but the 3 The Lakers had 5 losses and 4 win in 1 games at the end of the month.

The Lakers, currently ranked ninth in the Western Conference, have made great progress compared to when they were hovering in the bottom 3 or 4 at the beginning of the year, but they are obviously not worthy of the fans' expectations of their F4 lineup.

According to Big Diesel Engine O'Fatty, "Listen, in 04, Shaq's last year in Los Angeles, the Lakers were second in the Western Conference with 56 wins, only one place away from the top of the list, 2 games away, not now We’re still one spot away from the playoffs.”

The irony is obvious. The old F4 easily lost in the playoffs and lost in the finals. However, the current F4 may not even have a chance to lose in the playoffs.

So who's the problem?Using the control variable method, if there are many variables, then look at the constant quantity.The only similarity between the two F4 lineups was that Kobe was the first to bear the brunt. At the same time, Master Huo, who had firmly occupied the first center position before Chen Xiao appeared, could also feel Shaq's eternal "love".

In the final sprint, the Los Angeles Lakers will compete with old and new enemies such as the Warriors, Mosaic, Jazz, Mavericks and Trail Blazers for the last three spots outside of Marley.

While Lakers fans are anxious about the team's record and arguing over Shaq's fanning the flames, the Lakers, who just lost to the Bucks in Milwaukee, are in urgent need of a soft persimmon to quell the dispute caused by Shaq.

目前季后赛无望，西部倒数的同州球队国王被湖人选中，24+15+5帽的霍华德力压19+11的考辛斯，18中5铁度平常的科比19分外贡献14次助攻9个篮板，帮助球队有惊无险战胜对手。

Kobe, who scored 19 points against the Kings, also pushed his score to 31419 points, surpassing the team's famous coach Zhang and ranking fourth on the all-time scoring list. The nearest player in front of him is the player he has been chasing for his entire career. Flying man.

The advancement of technology allowed news from as far away as the West Coast to reach the East Coast in an instant. Chen Xiao, who was at home in Philadelphia at this time, immediately became a witness and commentator on Kobe's new record.

"Hey, Chen, Kobe currently ranks fourth on the league's all-time scoring list, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain with 31419 points. Where do you think Kobe will be when he retires?" The reporter said to the Bobcats who had just won Philadelphia, the home team, downplayed it and instead focused on the recent league traffic code.

Well, Chen Xiao was suddenly asked a question that had nothing to do with this game. Chen Xiao was slightly stunned, but then he thought about it.

Philadelphia is the hometown of Kobe Bryant, and it is also the original hometown of Zhang Dashuai. Now a game that day has connected two legendary superstars who make Philadelphia love and hate each other. So now Hawes and Turner in the team , Hu Keers?

Moreover, the two black braised eggs are also ranked together on the list. As Bobcat players, "get paid to do things" - Qiao Chui's representative in the league, spokesman Chen Xiao, is bound to do so.

Chen Xiao thought for a moment, Kobe Bryant scored 31419 points, McNugget scored 32292 points, and minus one in primary school mathematics, well, it was 900 points lower.

Averaging 20 points per game, that is, half of the season, and playing normally is only a season. For Kobe, it is easy to surpass Jordan in the scoring list.

Chen Xiao really knows Michael Jordan's total points. He ranks first in scoring and his own template is the longest in the league's history - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 38387 points, regularly. Chen Xiao also knew the numbers.

Among them, Chen Xiao really didn't know about the postman who ranked second and had unparalleled elbow skills.

"Fourth." The outstanding number in Chen Xiao's mouth made the reporter stunned. After hesitation, Chen Xiao said with a smile: "I will advise McNair to come back immediately. He can still score in the league."

"I testify that in the training camp, he was merciless to us." Henderson, who was passing by, also chimed in.

……

Kobe's reaction to Chen Xiao's "not being optimistic" about him is not yet known. On April 4, the Bobcats' penultimate game of the regular season, which was also the final game of the regular season against Miami, was screened at the Spectrum Center Arena.

Ever since the Heat lost to the Bobcats in their last game at the end of March, fans have silently circled the ordinary day of April 3th. It only takes three or four games to win, right?

But as the days of April passed day by day, the final battle representing the strongest fighting force in the East was filled with smoke.

"We still have time to improve our performance. We want the players to find their rhythm, but we have to deal with injuries now, and we have to pay attention to them." During pre-match training, Spoelstra's words flickered when reporters asked about the players.

After many inquiries from the outside world, the only certainty is that Chris Bosh will definitely play.

Bosh, Bosh is really a tough guy. He is not afraid of Chen Xiao who scored 40 points on him consecutively. He just comes out and is done.

As for James and Wade, who have missed two games, Ray Allen, who was slightly injured in the last loss to the Knicks, and Chalmers, who has been injured for three games, will they be able to play on the 5th? Spectrum Center's appearance on the court is yet to be determined.

"We want these players to come back as soon as possible, but we still have time. There are still several games left. We have time to wait for them to come back." Haslem, the leader of the locker room, hinted faintly.

smoke bomb?Avoid war?Protect players?
"The Heat are first in the Eastern Conference with 58 wins and 16 losses, and the Bobcats are second with 49 wins and 24 losses. The Heat are already too far ahead. In the last 7 or 8 games, the Heat lost all and the Bobcats won all. The Bobcats can only win 58 at most, but the Heat also It’s impossible to lose everything. We basically lock in the home court advantage. It’s reasonable to learn from the Spurs in the Western Conference and protect the core players at the end of the season.”

"How old is the Spurs' GDP and how old is James Way?"

"What does it mean to protect players? James has a hamstring injury, Wade and Ray Allen have ankle injuries. How should we play if they are injured? Don't talk nonsense."

"I'm going to be swept, let's wait until the playoffs to let 4 chase 5~~"

Amidst the noise, competition day arrived and the list of participants was announced.

In addition to the retired Sessions, the Bobcats are missing another important rotation player, Byron Mullens.

Fortunately, Josh Roberts, who was introduced in the mid-term, performed well and had already put Mullens on the bench before. Josh Roberts, who had been depressed in the Magic, was in good physical condition at the end of the season and could play more.

The familiar coexistence of gods and ghosts, Mu Zi, was missing on the court, and Chen Xiao was still a little uncomfortable. However, in the last game against Philadelphia, he continuously received the ball from his own basket and hit the ball. He scored 7 of 6 and scored 12 points efficiently. Josh Roberts has become Britney, as for Mrs. Cow Muzi?Drink more hot water and have a good rest. When the game is over and the Bobcats win the O'Brien Cup, everyone will not forget Muzi's contribution on the hospital bed, and the fruit baskets will be filled with white corners.

Important players have stepped forward one after another. The new Bobcats still attach great importance to the defending champion Heat. Young people should play as much as they can. At such a young age, it is not time to take turns for protection.On the Heat's side, as soon as the list was announced, public opinion arose immediately.

James, Wade, and Ray Allen are absent, and Bosh and Chalmers lead the team to Charlotte.

"Our primary goal now is to stay healthy. LeBron, Dwyane, and Ray all have injuries on their feet that have not fully healed." Coach Spoelstra explained, "You have to make sure before the playoffs start. The health of the team as a whole and who we are facing is not our primary concern."

"I know the fans expect us to beat the Bobcats, but after all, this is just a regular season game. Winning or losing this game does not mean the success or failure of this season. As a coach, I have to be responsible for the team as a whole. , LeBron wants to play and fight side by side with his teammates, but I ask him to adjust his body to the best condition off the court to face the playoffs." Spoelstra took all the responsibility on himself, and public opinion Shoot me!
During the prime time period in the evening, when the circled day and specific time arrived, Heat fans turned on the ESPN channel with lucky expectations, while other fans turned on the screen out of boredom. Did the Heat, who lacked Janvere, have a 1% winning rate against the Bobcats playing at home?

While the fans are daydreaming, ESPN's live broadcast perspective has focused its camera on the players warming up on the field.

At halftime of the Bobcats, Chen Xiao made a routine free throw to get a feel for the game. Walker made a layup and Henderson made a jump shot. Everyone performed their duties and warmed up.

On the other side, the basket occupied by the Heat players was receiving the impact of the little emperor.

Dunk with both hands behind your back, fold and dunk.

LeBron James, whose body shows no symptoms of injury, is wreaking havoc on the basket to warm up.

Wait, the bystander in front of the screen rubbed his eyes and took a closer look. This headband and this majestic figure are definitely King James.

Could it be that the previous list was the ultimate smoke bomb, and Emperor James was preparing to take action personally to avenge his previous humiliation?
"Wow, look at LeBron James who performed a dunk performance for the fans on the side of the court. Today he and Wade and other players who are on hiatus also came to Charlotte to fight with the team. Encouraged by LeBron's presence at the scene , maybe the Heat led by Bosh can bring some different surprises to the fans in Charlotte."

The Bobcats fans who were unable to come to the scene to watch the game were happy to listen to the "nonsense" of the commentators. Isn't it better to lead by example than to watch from the sidelines?If you get it, you'll lose, but if you don't get it, what surprises can there be?

Watching James soaring in the air, Bosh constantly making mid-range shots, and Wade watching from the sidelines in suits and ties, his online name "Holmes on the Court" suddenly came to him. He opened a new webpage and logged in to his little-known name on Reddit. ’s account, angrily posted:
Based on the sample accumulation of three games this season, the Heat lost the first two games with and without Ray Allen. Let’s rule out the influence of Ray Allen first;
James Wei - lose, there was a wave in the last game with James but not Wei - lose, and then eliminate the influence of Wade;
The presence of Bosh in this game is a constant. If they win, they can still win with Bosh and without James. Then the reasoning is that who is the key factor that restricts the Heat from winning?

Please give your answer, thank you!
……

After sweating and warming up, James left the field. Then the five people who officially walked onto the court were still led by Bosh, and James was nowhere to be seen.

You can do this dunking, but you can't go on the court to play, right?Or in other words, why don't you go on the court and dunk to warm up?Little question marks of doubt rose over the heads of the onlookers.

……

"Swish", "swish", "swish", arrows rained down like rain.

The basket, which had just been dunked and put under pressure by James, was greeted by a long-range shot from the Heat players.

The Heat's tactics at the beginning were very clear. The key to victory was only shooting. With Janverei on a truce, the Heat's perimeter group still maintained strong three-point shooting capabilities.

Lewis fired first, and Mike Miller followed up with three-pointers, three-pointers, free throws x2, three-pointers, and three-pointers. The Heat started with full firepower and scored 11 points like a storm.

He made 13 of 6 three-pointers in the first quarter, and 26 of his 18 points came from beyond the arc.

The firepower was slightly controlled in the second quarter, but it was still the league's top three-point shooting rate of 9 of 4, and a total of 22 of 10 three-pointers in the half.

At the end of the half, the score of 45:48 hung in the air, which made many fans who missed the first half feel that there was nothing interesting to watch. They just changed the channel during the half and clicked on it, and their eyes were dazzled.

Here, the home team is in front and the Bobcats are still 3 points behind.As far as the current situation is concerned, it can be considered a [-]-[-] split.

A closer look shows that Mike Miller, who made 6 of 4 three-pointers, is an everlasting and accurate three-pointer. Fans can't help but think of Miller, who made 7 three-pointers in the final game of last year's finals to help the team beat the Thunder.

"Due to injuries at the beginning of the season, Mike Miller was once squeezed out of the Heat's rotation. As the season progressed, Miller's physical condition gradually improved, and Coach Spoelstra's recent rotation strategy also gave Miller more opportunities to perform. Chances are, maybe in this year's playoffs, Miller can still contribute to the Heat's second championship." ESPN's commentary was consistent, praising Coach Spoelstra and Miller.

The fans who were eager to add information about the first half of the game heard comments from the commentators on the screen, which was reasonable!Spoelstra's clever plan is to settle the world, just in time for the main players to take a rest and let the rotation players find their condition.

The Heat, who were paying attention throughout the whole process, were ignited with hope. They couldn't help but think of a battle that was the focus of public opinion last year. The Spurs came to Miami on a rotation with all their players. Although it was not glorious, the Spurs who played as substitutes in that game once put the Big Three Heat on the edge of the cliff. , maybe the remaining Heat can also perform today?
At this time, on the screen, Chen Xiao, who was walking into the players' tunnel, stretched out his hands, holding a child in each hand. His movements were friendly, and he was still talking and laughing with his teammates, conveying a leisurely mood that did not care about the disadvantages.

But in fact.

"Shxt, Kemba, are you fucking sleepwalking?" Chen Xiao raised the corners of his mouth, gritted his teeth and held Walker's neck, and his low voice echoed three-dimensionally in Walker's ears.

Chen Xiao stared at Walker's head. He really wanted to open it and find out why he couldn't recover from the Heat. James and Wade were not on the court.

Walker, who shot 6 for 0 in the first half, left Chen Xiao helpless.

Walker, who was moved but didn't dare to move, was dragged into the player tunnel with dim light by Chen Xiao.

"Believe me, Chen, I will be twice as good as me in the second half." With Walker's assurance, Chen Xiao chose to believe in his teammates. If he didn't believe it, he would be fine, so he could just make do with it.

(End of this chapter)