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Chapter 252 [It doesn’t seem to be an epic confrontation between heroes in the Eastern Conference Finals]

It was a long commercial, and Susie stood up for the first time as a television audience.

beep!

The whistle sounded.

Game start.

The Pistons launched a strong double attack on Wade, and Wade became the target of their attack. During Wade's sprint, he reached out and pushed Hamilton away.

This was an action with a tendency to be fouled, but the referee did not blow the whistle.

Wade ran outside the three-point line to receive the pass.

Billups guarded him tightly, but Wade seemed to be unhurried and very general-like.

He slowly dribbled the ball outside the three-point line to consume time.

When there were only 7 seconds left, he started quickly.

Su Xi greatly appreciated his control and strategic patience.

He waited until Billups' defense lost patience before launching the fast break. He quickly rushed to the three-point line, and his start was as fast as lightning.

Although Billups defended well and prepared well, he still lost half of his body position.

He followed suit and an encirclement began to form inside.

But Wade didn't hesitate at all. He dove in and jumped right in front of Ben Wallace. He hit Ben Wallace hard and used the short advantage in this space to forcefully throw the basketball.

When the basketball was thrown, his body was overturned by Ben Wallace's huge impact.

But, a second later... swoosh!

Basketball was caught.

The lights behind the backboard came on and the game was over.

The American Airlines Center arena is boiling.

Wade climbed up from the floor and rushed to the technical table. He jumped on it, lifted up his jersey and roared loudly: This is my place! This is my place!

His voice was loud.

The fans at the scene also gave him a roaring response: MVP! MVP! MVP!

Wade played an MVP-level performance.

He killed the Pistons.

All members of the Pistons were stunned. They played seven games and lost at the last second.

Are you willing?
Certainly not reconciled.

But what can be done?

They walked to the tunnel dejectedly, with many possibilities in their minds, if they had spent more time, if they had scored a goal, if...

But time will not go back.

They could only accept the fate of being eliminated in the semifinals.

Next, they go to enjoy their vacation.

The winner, the Miami Heat, will go to Conseco Arena in Indiana to continue their journey to the Eastern Conference Finals.

"After the Heat experienced this tiebreaker, they gained a superstar. I think the combination of Wade and O'Neal can challenge Indiana's dominance in the East. Because... there is no unity problem between Wade and O'Neal."

"Although the Game [-] will consume Miami's physical energy, it will also rebuild their mental will."

"Last season, the Pacers defeated the Pistons because of luck. Now the Heat beat the Pistons, but it was a victory at the peak of the game. Using the Pistons as a reference, I think the Heat are more likely to enter the finals."

"In this way, we have to discuss the greatness of Shaquille O'Neal. If he wins the championship after leaving Kobe, then...will the Lakers regret it?"

"..."

Suzy turned off the TV because he got a call from Carlisle.

Coach Carlisle thinks this is not good news. The Heat's promotion will pose a greater challenge to the Pacers.

They discussed some tactical details, mainly how to deal with Shaquille O'Neal.

Then, Su Xi had another phone call with Artest.

Artest shows off in front of others, but is very cautious behind others. He told Suhi: "Neither Stephen Jackson nor I are suitable to guard a player like Wade. He is too fast."

Su Xi said: "I will take care of him."

Artest was relieved, and then he asked Su Xi: "What is our probability of winning?"

"100%".

Su Xi's answer reassured Artest.

Likewise, other players will feel relieved.

Because if you say something to Artest, you are saying it to all your teammates.

Artest gave AKA a meat horn.

About an hour later, Su Xi received a text message from Dwyane Wade. "Jack, my time has begun. I'm going to defeat you and steal your gold coins."

Su Xi smiled and replied: "Courage is worth appreciating."

Wade and Su Xi are gentlemen.

They will all give it a try in this game.

Wade definitely wants to take a step further than Su Xi. After the super victory in the tiebreaker, his reputation has reached an unprecedented height. The only person in front of him in the class of 2003 was Su Xi.

Although some of the things Wade is going through now are similar to Susie's, even if he is possessed by the murderous god in the playoffs, when compared with James, the media still preconceptionally believes that the chosen one is better and has more prospects.

It's ridiculous.

James is a bit like a god who was forcibly pushed up. Although he performed very well, he was definitely not to the extent that the media was pursuing him. This kind of pursuit will make James lose his ability to judge. He will feel that he is really the No. 1 of the new generation, can really dominate the entire league, and can really become a historical goat.

...

After this game, Wade's name appeared in the headlines of major sports media.

He became a super basketball hero in Miami. Shaquille O'Neal also said modestly: I have long known that Wade would perform like this. He is a super defender in the league and he will definitely become the best shooting guard in the NBA.

This piece of praise brought out O'Neal's emotional intelligence.

People also have greater expectations for the combination of O'Neal and Wade.

At this point, people will inevitably bring them up for discussion with the Indiana Pacers.

Various predictions have also been released.

Although the Heat are gaining momentum, only [-]% think the Heat will win, and [-]% think the Pacers will make it out of the Eastern Conference.

After all, the Pacers are the defending champions, and their strength this season has not weakened.

Although the Heat are very strong, with a super center and a super guard, after all, this is the first run-in in the first season.

"My loss to the Pacers in the Finals last season was not because I couldn't dominate the basket. I will use this series to prove whose fault it was for the defeat in the Finals last season."

Shaquille O'Neal usually laughs and laughs, but this time before heading to Indiana, he said something powerful.

He wants to prove himself.

For him, this is not only about the record this season, but also about who should bear the responsibility for the defeat in last season's finals. He wanted to use this series to have a successful ending with Kobe.

Kobe called Su Xi overnight. He and Su Xi chatted for half an hour, revealing to Su Xi what O'Neal's habits and shortcomings were.

These things are of some use, but not much.

O'Neal has played the game for so many years, and everyone knows his shortcomings, but this does not prevent him from dominating the basket... Everyone knows what moves he will use, but what can be done to prevent him?
This is the ability of a historical superstar: you know how I will take action, and I also know that you know how I will take action, but I still have to take action like this, but you still can't guard against me.

...

The day before the Miami Heat and Pacers played in the Eastern Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs easily defeated the Suns 97:91 at home in Phoenix.

The Suns frequently broke [-] in the regular season, but in front of the Spurs, their running and gunning resulted in mostly duds, and the Spurs took the initiative throughout the game. This game almost sealed the Western Conference championship.

07:30 EST the next night.

The Conseco Arena was buzzing with people, and the entire basketball circle was focused here.

This game is of great significance.

It will determine who will dominate the east.

Larry Bird had a close exchange with Pat Riley before the game. Pat Riley came to the sidelines in person tonight. They did not have a tense conversation, but had a lively chat, which was even a little exciting.

To them, it seemed there were more things to talk about than the game.

beep!

The whistle sounded.

Game start.

When Su Xi came on the court, the stadium was filled with unanimous MVP shouts.

The player most qualified to be called MVP in the league today is Su Xi, because he won the MVP in the regular season and was also the MVP of last year's finals.

The Pacers' starting five are: Suhi, Artest, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O'Neal, and Jeff Foster.

The Miami Heat's starting lineup is: Dwyane Wade, Damon Jones, Eddie Jones, Haslem, Shaquille O'Neal.

O'Neal Jr. defeated O'Neal on a jump ball.

Su Xi dribbled the ball across half court, and the person defending Su Xi was Wade.

After a quick crossover, Su Xi violently penetrated inwards.

Su Xi's breakthrough damage is no worse than Wade.

But the way they pass is a little different.

Wade combines explosive power, speed, agility and top-notch ball-handling ability.

Susie is the sum of these three, plus super strength.

Su Xi squeezed Wade away without using many skills.

He drove quickly to the basket. Haslem tried to block it. Suhi passed him directly, then took off and smashed the basketball into the basket with one hand.

Very simple, very rough.

This is the difference between the Pacers and the Pistons. The Pistons don't even have a perimeter player who can carry the ball into the penalty area and cause damage.

Looking back, Suhi was marking Wade. Although this year's penalty scale has caused Susi's defensive skills to decline, the rules are more conducive to attackers.

However, Su Xi's footsteps can bite her opponent even without reaching out.

Wade's offense isn't as demanding as it was against the Pistons.

He passed the basketball to Shaquille O'Neal.

O'Neal received the basketball and just hit the ground and slapped the basketball. Before he could hit Foster and complete the turn hook shot, Stephen Jackson pounced directly on him. He went to steal O'Neal. O'Neal had to quickly collect the ball and then pass the basketball to the outside. .

As soon as Eddie Jones caught the basketball, Artest had already made up for it.

He passes the ball quickly.

Damon Jones was shot down by O'Neal before he could catch the basketball.

He threw it downfield.

Wade and Su Xi ran like a [-]-meter sprint.

The speed of the two is almost the same, and their explosive power is also about the same.

But in the end, when he was close to the basketball, Su Xi used his strength to squeeze away from Wade and controlled the basketball with his slightly longer wingspan.

Su Xi rushed into the penalty area and was about to take off. Wade reached out and hugged him, blocking Su Xi's attack with a foul.

Susie stepped to the free throw line.

Swish!
Swish!
Made both free throws.

Opening 4:0.

At this time, people finally realized something.

"Why do I feel like it's easy for Indiana to beat the Heat?"

"I thought it was a toss-up game," Charles Barkley said.

The implication is: The Pacers are too strong.

The Heat clearly emerged from a fierce battle.

Why did the Pacers play so easily?
The Pistons general in front of the TV was also puzzled.

The game continued, Wade reached the basket, missed the layup, and O'Neal picked up the rebound and completed a dunk.

But soon, the walker changed his eyes.

Su Xi passed the ball to Xiao Ou, and Xiao Ou hoisted Haslem and hit him.

Easy goal.

The Pacers start five positions, each with an elite level.

As for the Miami Heat, they have only one dominant position, and their levels are even more uneven. Two Joneses are almost equal to a loser.

The game continues.

The Pacers always controlled the rhythm of the game, and the score difference slowly widened.

The Heat have had some small climaxes, but after their small climax, the Pacers will immediately respond with a big climax.

Suhi worked as a go-between for the Pacers, but he didn't stand out, scoring incredible superstar goals like O'Neal and Wade.

He was just mediocre and patched things up, and the Pacers were ahead by double digits.

Charles Barkley said: Suzy the Lamb is now playing like the outside version of Tim Duncan. He played very plainly. But no one can defend his starting move. Once he starts, the opponent can only be passively involved in the meat grinder. The Pacers' elite soldiers will seize their loopholes and beat them indiscriminately.

This evaluation is very fair.

Su Xi is very strong, and he plus the Pacers are even stronger.

Larry Bird lamented on the sidelines: If Jack doesn't want to leave, looking at the entire Eastern Conference, who has the ability to challenge the Pacers?

But now, Su Xi has not responded on the issue of contract renewal. He even responded to Megan Fox's scandal and has not relented on the contract renewal.

Larry Bird had already guessed what Su Xi was thinking, and the fate between the Pacers and the little sheep Su Xi was over.

Moreover, Soucy is next an unrestricted free agent.

He can sign with any team.

Of course, if you sign with the Pacers, you can theoretically get a higher salary. So, now Larry Bird's idea is to sign and trade.

In this case, the best of both worlds.

He just talked about this with Pat Riley.

He was testing Pat Riley: Wade really made a good choice. Is he not for sale to you?

Pat Riley is an old fox. He said: "Dwyane Wade is the pride of our entire Miami. All of us hope that he will become the patron saint of the American Airlines Center. Want him? Unless you bring Suzy the Lamb. Change, otherwise, it’s impossible.”

In the blink of an eye, the game is halfway over.

The Pacers entered the locker room with a 56-point lead, 43:13.

This made the fans at Conseco Arena very relaxed. During halftime, a fan talked under the TNT camera: "We overestimated the Miami Heat. I originally thought they would create great difficulties for us. They Seven games with the Pistons confused us. In other words, the Pistons regressed very much."

This sentence successfully made fans in both places furious.

(End of this chapter)