Chapter 952: The Battle of Tianwang Mountain begins with high-speed updates, with updated words of 3181

In the evening game, LeBron James was in good shape. In addition to still having eight rebounds and eleven assists, he also scored 34 points. Basically, the game was included in the rhythm of the Cleveland Cavaliers from the beginning. The Orlando Magic had no good way to face LeBron James in such a violent state. When the game entered the rhythm of the Cleveland Cavaliers, their three-pointers were not so accurate. They lost the game without any strength to fight back, and the two sides tied 2-2.

After watching the fourth game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic, Stephen became more and more disdainful of the strength of these two teams. Although LeBron James performed well, this performance alone could make the Orlando Magic have no power to fight back. It seems that the Orlando Magic has no ability. Stan Van Gundy only roars in panic when the team is behind and cannot come up with any effective countermeasures. Several main players of the team did not have a response. Dwight Howard played hard, but he couldn't even get the ball at the basket. What else can he do?

However, if LeBron James wins this game like this, it is impossible for every game to be like this. Although it is even more confusing who can enter the finals after the draw of 2 to 2, no matter which team of their two teams enters the finals, Stephen believes that it is impossible to pose too much threat to the Supersonics.

It seems that the biggest enemy blocking his team's championship path is the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, no matter which team of the two teams enters the finals, they have strength advantages against the Eastern Conference champions, because the Supersonics and the Lakers are basically in the same situation, with both lineups balanced inside and outside, and they have an outside super scorer. Although the bench thickness is slightly inferior, they are both stronger than the two teams in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers also have an advantage in head coaching.

The opponents in the finals are not necessarily the strongest opponents. Take the two championships Stephen won in the San Antonio Spurs as an example. The first one is from the first round to the finals. Although it was very difficult to play against Michael Mi Heat in the finals, Stephen still felt that the series with the Dallas Mavericks was the most difficult to deal with, and the opponents in the finals, the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat were basically at the same level. That playoff was also the most difficult in the playoffs that Stephen played.

In the second finals, on the one hand, Stephen made great progress in strength, and on the other hand, his biggest opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, was killed by the Golden State Warriors, and the Phoenix Suns were no longer as strong as before. As for the opponent Houston Rockets in the finals, even the Phoenix Suns were somewhat inferior. The Cleveland Cavaliers in the finals were no different from the current Cleveland Cavaliers. The Spurs easily won the championship, which was two orders of magnitude worse than the previous opponent of the Miami Heat in the finals.

Stephen has a strong confidence in entering the finals and winning the championship. This confidence is not unfounded. Compared with last season, the Supersonics team has become much more skilled in this season, and the lineup has also been strengthened and upgraded. From Kupad, Chris Wilcox and two veterans, it has become Yao Ming, Kupad, Sergiy Baka, and especially Yao Ming, the arrival of Yao Ming has greatly enhanced the team's attack power inside, so that the inside and outside can be considered balanced.

On the outside, Kevin Durant has made great progress in mind, technology and body after a season of training. The team has changed from a loophole to a strong point in the position of point guard, with many years of talented players, and the team's substitute lineup has also been enhanced.

Last season, Stephen believed that even if he could defeat the San Antonio Spurs and the Western Conference Finals, he would not be the opponent of the Los Angeles Lakers at that time. Even if he defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, he would not be able to defeat the united and cooperative Boston Celtics in the finals. The old guys' desire for championships has reached an extreme point, especially their defense, which is not something that the slightly immature Supersonics can defeat.

However, the San Antonio Spurs' strength has not improved much this season, and other strong teams in the West have also declined. Only the sudden emergence of Denver Nuggets has caused some trouble to the Supersonics. However, Stephen determined from the beginning that only the Los Angeles Lakers are the biggest concern for the Supersonics, because the Los Angeles Lakers were already very strong last season. If they hadn't encountered a Boston Celtics in a better state, they might have won the championship last season.

After a season, the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup not only did not change much, but instead strengthened it. Especially Andrew Bynum's healthy return, the Los Angeles Lakers' confrontation in the inside has directly improved the level. Although in terms of meaning, it is not as good as Yao Ming's role in the Supersonics, but facing the Los Angeles Lakers, which are already relatively strong, such strengthening is very terrifying.

In addition, after a season of running-in, the triangular offensive tactics with Paul Gasol as the core of the organization have become more proficient in playing the triangular offensive tactics, so Stephen attached great importance to the Los Angeles Lakers from the beginning, but this does not mean that Stephen is afraid of the Los Angeles Lakers. Facing any opponent, Stephen has the confidence to win. This is a firm belief. Although it comes from strength, it does not rely entirely on strength. Stephen believes that as long as the Supersonics enters the winning mode, the Supersonics must win, because countless games have proven it.

The winning mode of the Supersonics is to hand over the ball to Stephen. In the game where Stephen scored a high score, the Supersonics all won. This is a powerful proof, that is, Stephen's high score and high shooting is beneficial to the team, not a kind of injury. This is the winning mode of the Supersonics.

On the contrary, in Stephen's poor form, the Supersonics basically lost, and no one else stood up to lead the team to victory. No one can challenge Stephen's team's core, even if the Supersonics lag behind the Los Angeles Lakers one-to-two, Stephen also thinks so.

Without Earl Watson's injury, Calesimo would not necessarily lose in Russell Westbrook's second or third game. This is a problem with the team, not the opponent's strength is higher than himself. After the team fell behind, Stephen quickly adjusted his psychological condition, found his true self, and immediately tied the total score with an epic victory. This is not only the real strength of the Supersonics, but also Stephen's real strength.

Now the two sides are moving to Seattle again to fight for the Battle of Tianwang Mountain. Although many media are cautious and dare not make any predictions about the game, many people still believe in private that Stephen must enter a downward stage after the outbreak of the last game, and the Los Angeles Lakers will inevitably rebound after a loss. Therefore, although this game was held at the home court of the Supersonics, there are not a few people who see the Los Angeles Lakers.

After a day of rest, the fifth game of the Western Conference Finals began in the Key Center Arena. This is a battle of Tianwang Mountain. No matter which side of the game, they attach great importance to this game and are fully prepared.

In order to better defend Stephen, the Los Angeles Lakers even adjusted the roster. Not only was Trevor Ariza arranged to defend Stephen in an indecisive way, but Lamar Odom was also arranged to start and replace Andrew Byner, in order to in the last game, Lamar Odom was the best one to do against Stephen's defense.

Paul Gasol still stayed on the court because he was the center of the triangular offensive tactics. Although he was seven feet tall, Paul Gasol was not a tough inside player. His confrontation was always dirty by many people. So from the beginning of the game, Stephen tried his best to pass the ball to Yao Ming at the basket, allowing him to force Paul Gasol.

Paul Gasol's first two defenses were quite successful. After all, he has height and wingspan, and his skills and consciousness are top-notch. However, Yao Ming also adapts quickly. He does not bounce, and his height advantage is also offset by the opponent's bounce and wingspan. However, this does not mean that Yao Ming has no other offensive means.
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