NBA: Start by torturing Jordan and add points to upgrade

"Coach, why did you tell them you were afraid of how they would play?!" After the press conference, Rose, still puzzled, couldn't help but ask the question.

“Derek, you’re still young.” Lin Tian patted his shoulder and said, “Don’t learn this dirty stuff. It will break my heart if you become dirty.”

"But Coach, you..."

"I'm fine. I'm old, and this is all for the team. I can handle a little dirty trickery." Lin Tian put his hands behind his back, sighed like a wise senior, and looked every bit the great coach who devoted himself to the team.

Well, if he hadn't said that next sentence.

"By the way, you know we're not going back to Charlotte tonight, right? Hurry up and book a private room, it's your treat tonight! I've given you my best and most impressive parts, making you Charlotte's hero, it wouldn't be right for you not to treat me, would it?"

……

"That bastard!" In the Celtics' locker room, Rivers was so angry that his face turned purple, and he looked even more like a pig's head now.

He had just returned to the locker room and happened to see a replay of the Bobcats' press conference.

He was furious.

This bastard actually taught me how to do things?
Do you think I don't know how to play? Do you think I don't know who has a more stable and stronger low post? Do you think I don't know that Howard's moves are more suited to being a pure finisher rather than a back-to-the-basket playmaker?
You think you can teach me that?!

Lao Tzu, isn't this just because we can't play like this? Isn't this for the sake of team harmony?
Good grief, Lin Tian, ​​now that you've said it out loud, how can our team maintain harmony? How can we all work together to improve?
"He's talking nonsense." Howard grumbled, sitting in front of his locker. "That bastard is talking nonsense!"

"That's right! He's talking nonsense!" Rivers, true to his reputation as a master of motivational speeches, quickly adjusted his mood, turned his head, and sneered at everyone: "He's scared! That's why he's saying this!"

"This guy knows better than anyone how lucky he was to win tonight, that's why he said that!"

"Stephenson's consecutive baskets, Fields' consecutive rebounds, Rose's late-quarter explosion, and Tim's layup that was so close yet he missed!"

"All these extremely low-probability, accidental events came together, and they barely won by one point! Just one point! If they perform even slightly worse in the next game, if any of the players who stepped up tonight don't step up in the next game."

"They're finished! They were just lucky to have the team have a breakout performance. Who doesn't eat a turkey for Christmas? It's normal for them to have one too."

"But we all know that turkeys can't be eaten every day, and they can't have such a complete outburst every night."

“Let’s keep playing like this! Let’s keep playing at our own pace and in our own rhythm! We’re going to win the next game! We’re leading 3-1 because we won one of their home games.”

"If we can take one down, we can take the second!"

"Dwight, I personally think you're way better than that big, dumb Eastern guy. You'll definitely crush him in the next game!"

"Of course!" Howard excitedly flexed his muscles and shouted, "I'll show him what I'm made of! I'll dunk over his head a few times!"

"Tony, your playing time in the next game might be adjusted! The reason they were able to go on such a crazy run in the fourth quarter tonight was because you played too much in the first three quarters, which caused your stamina to drop in the final moments."

"In the next game, I'll try my best to get you and Rose in the same position, so you just need to stick with him! You don't need to worry about anything else!"

"I'll take care of him! I won't let anyone beat me in two consecutive games!"

Rivers nodded in satisfaction, then didn't say anything more about tactics or the next game. He needed to go back and digest the game, and also ask his assistant coaches for their opinions before making a final decision.

So after giving everyone a brief morale boost, he told them to go back and rest early to prepare for the sixth game of the series in Charlotte the next day!
Of course, Rivers wasn't as relaxed as he appeared; he was actually quite nervous.

What should I do?
What if Howard really can't beat Yao Ming? What if Rose can still drive past Allen?
Most importantly, what kind of tricks will Lin Tian use against me in the next match? How am I supposed to fight this bastard?
Damn it!

After retiring, you should enjoy your retirement life. Why the hell do you still have to torment me after you've retired?

Rivers was in turmoil; his inner turmoil stemmed from fear and insecurity.

And there's another person on the Celtics' mind who's preoccupied.

Duncan.

This guy hasn't said much since the loss, but since he's always been like this, nobody noticed anything unusual about him.

Duncan was also quite conflicted and upset at this moment. He suddenly felt that maybe he was wrong and shouldn't have let Rivers and Howard run rampant.

That's absolutely wrong. Shouldn't this team be in charge of its own decisions?

Why were they so eager to hand over the team's power and status to others?

If I were the main attacker tonight, if I were the one facing Boozer or Yao Ming, the team definitely wouldn't lose!

As Duncan thought to himself, he watched Howard stand up cheerfully, singing and dancing as he left the locker room, his eyes filled with indescribable emotions.

After two days of rest, the sixth game of the series between the two teams kicked off on time at the Charlotte Spectrum Center!
It's worth mentioning that during these two days of rest, the league finally squeezed out the last bit of toothpaste and announced the All-NBA Team and MVP of the year.

Dwight Howard, Darko Milicic, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Kobe Bryant were all named to the All-NBA First Team.

Yao Ming, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Chris Paul, and Derrick Rose were selected for the second unit.

Tim Duncan, LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Deron Williams formed the third team of the year.

Even from this lineup, one can still clearly see the passage of time.

Of the 15 players on the list, only 3 were players who entered the league before 00, and only Kobe Bryant made the All-NBA First Team.

And yet, Kobe was the one with the most doubts and the most controversy among these three lineups.

Unfortunately, he has played terribly this season. Many people think he is not even as good as Durant, and that Rose and Paul from the second unit are more deserving of the spot.

The reason he was able to enter the first team was simply because of his fame and momentum.

Rose, in particular, has had countless people pleading his case.

Although he missed 20 games, the 60 games he played were absolutely top-level in the league, with an extremely high winning percentage. In terms of playing style, statistics, record, and game influence, Rose is the more suitable guy to be selected for the All-NBA First Team.

He just didn't play enough, but not that little.

But whether it's Rose, Paul, or anyone else, when Kobe is questioned about whether he's one of the two best guards in the league, it also shows that another era is coming to an end.

Meanwhile, veterans like Nash, Kidd, Garnett, Billups, and the four great shooting guards and four great forwards of yesteryear have either left the league or are plagued by injuries and have become non-core players on their teams.

It can only be said that the current league has been almost completely taken over by the 03 draft class.

If the All-NBA Team rankings don't fully illustrate the current situation, then the final MVP voting rankings are more telling.

Of the top ten MVPs, only Kobe Bryant came from before 00, and he wasn't even in the top five.

At least in the eyes of voters, the five best performers this year are all guys who entered the league after 00 or even 05!
Howard came in fifth in the voting. His stats and defensive impact are undeniable, but his lack of maturity and poor offensive performance, despite decent offensive stats, ultimately led to his fifth-place finish.

Fourth is Darko Milicic, one of the representatives of the 03 draft class. He led Denver to become one of the league's top teams over the years, and although he never won a championship, everyone acknowledges his ability. Third is Derrick Rose!

Although he was unable to make the All-NBA team due to injury, when it came to voting for MVP, the media were incredibly honest and gave their votes to Rose.

After all, this guy is not only known for his explosive and entertaining playing style, but the Bobcats' progress and dominance this year have also been witnessed by everyone. In addition, the Bobcats' winning percentage was not even 50% during the more than 20 games he missed, which further illustrates his importance.

His third place is well-deserved yet incredibly regrettable. We can only hope he stays healthy next year and can go even further.

Second on the list is LeBron James, who was previously highly regarded and considered the best player in the league, but has been under immense pressure throughout the year due to a decision he made, facing criticism from fans and reporters.

He led the Mavericks to the top of the Western Conference, ranking first in the West and second in the league. His individual statistics were impeccable. His performance throughout the year was still among the best in the league. He was also the only player in the league to rank in the top ten in scoring, rebounding, and offensive possession, and to rank in the top 20 in all five major statistical categories.

This guy is as dominant as ever, but he still only ranks second.

Perhaps it's because his team won one less game than this year's MVP.

Perhaps it was his decision to make a decision live on the show that brought him countless haters and ridicule, causing his reputation to plummet.

But in short, LeBron James didn't win the MVP this year!

As for who ultimately won the MVP award, it was naturally the remaining one.

Dwyane Wade, nicknamed "The Flash," led his team to 60+ wins, made them the best team in the league for the first time in history, and also put up phenomenal numbers himself!
This year, Wade is definitely at the peak of his career. Although the team has two top players, Anthony and Gasol, he still maintains his output and performance, showing top-notch performance on both offense and defense.

He is the soul of the Cavaliers, a hero of this city, and an icon of Cleveland.

"Although I was born in Chicago, Cleveland is my second home. I love everything about it, and if I had a choice, I would never leave! Because the fans here have given me everything and all the respect!"

"You have given me everything, and I will do everything in my power to give you everything I have!"

"Cleveland, this is for you!"

Wade lifted the MVP trophy in Game 5 of their series against the Hawks, where he put up a monstrous stat line of 44 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, leading his team to an easy 4-1 victory over the Hawks and securing their place in the Eastern Conference Finals!

This was an absolutely sleepless night for Cleveland. They won their first MVP in franchise history, became the first team this season to defeat their opponent and advance to the conference finals, and they also have the best player in the league.

They are fully prepared and ready to make their final push for the championship!

"The Cavaliers are not easy to deal with! I've watched Melo and Devin grow up, I know how much energy those two guys have, and I know how destructive they are. Trying to stop them is definitely one of the hardest things in the world."

"But we're asking about this series." The reporter scratched his head, looking at Lin Tian innocently. If he wasn't sure he hadn't inhaled that strange stuff, he would have thought he had amnesia.

He clearly asked Lin Tian what he thought of the series, but he went on to comment on the Cavaliers instead.

"Oh, sorry." Lin Tian smiled warmly and said, "I misheard you. I thought you were asking me what I thought of our next opponent. Cleveland just advanced, so I answered."

"The Celtics are a tough opponent. We're prepared to fight them to the very end. We won't underestimate them; they're very strong, extremely strong! They have the advantage in many positions..."

I don’t believe you at all!

The reporters surrounding Lin Tian all showed expressions of considerable disgust.

What's so difficult or unmanageable you're talking about now? You were just thinking about your next opponent, weren't you?

No, you're speaking so fluently, you must have been thinking about this for a long time, right?

This guy really doesn't take the Celtics seriously!
The reporters, eager to find something to talk about, looked at each other and immediately reached a consensus.

Immediately notify your teammates and have the guys on the Celtics' side relay Lin Tian's words!
"They haven't won yet!" Rivers was furious after hearing the reporters' eager attempts to stir things up. "They have indeed won two games in a row, and they have indeed tied the series, but they haven't won yet!"

"The next match will be at TD Garden. We will not lose the tiebreak. We will not be humiliated by losing three consecutive sets and then being reversed. We will not lose to our hometown fans on a free transfer and lose face!"

"We won't lose the next game! We're the ones who will win the championship, we're the strongest! Tell Lin he's finished!"

"If we lose the next game, I will resign! I will resign voluntarily!"

An enraged Rivers answered the question and stormed off the post-game press conference.

Of course, once he stepped out of the press conference and the cameras and lenses surrounding him disappeared, the anger on his face vanished, replaced by ruthlessness and smugness.

"Kid, you're so arrogant! I'll make you regret this. You dare to think about your next opponent in advance? Thank you! You've given me the perfect excuse! Thank you for boosting my morale."

As Rivers walked toward the locker room, he was thinking and replaying in his mind how to maximize the use of Lin Tian's advance consideration of the next round's opponents to inspire and motivate the players' fighting spirit.

As for Lin Tian?

He didn't care at all what Rivers did.

There are three reasons why he was so arrogant at the press conference.

1. He also wants to squeeze the team's potential even further, he wants to push his players to the brink, he wants his players to feel like they have no way out.

2. He knew what Rivers was like, and he also knew what the Celtics players were like. He wanted to provoke them, to make them anxious and frustrated in the decisive Game 7, and to make them lose their composure.

3. Most importantly, it feels great to do it this way!

Li Tongnian has always enjoyed doing things that make people angry, frustrated, and so frustrated that they feel like they could strangle themselves.

Oh, by the way, it's worth mentioning that the Bobcats won Game 6 of the series.

And it was a resounding and exhilarating victory!

From the start of the game, the Bobcats displayed a top-notch competitive form and amazing touch.

大姚在第一节就命中3个3分和两个底线的中距离跳投，他单节7投5中拿下13分的表现不但让山猫队开局就取得了巨大的优势，还成功将霍华德从内线吸引了出来。

No one dared to continue Yao Ming's shooting like that.

With Howard gone from the paint and Boozer also a shooting big man, Duncan had to stretch out to defend Boozer from time to time, which left the Celtics' renowned interior defense in a vacuum.

So Rose, Lin, DeRozan, Hayward, and others almost lined up, one after another attacking the Celtics' basket, attacking the rim repeatedly.

The Celtics' lack of interior defense led to a vicious cycle: they collapsed under the basket, and just as they started to collapse their defense there, Rose and Hayward hit consecutive three-pointers.

Tired of defending, they were completely stunned by the Bobcats' terrifying shooting in the first half, falling behind by as many as 18 points at halftime.

In the third quarter, the Celtics found their rhythm, and with the Bobcats' shooting touch waning, they narrowed the gap to 6 points, successfully reducing the deficit to 12 points by the end of the third quarter. (End of Chapter)