If Wang Yi doesn't play in the first game, the experts predict that the Kings' probability of advancing is only 5.7%.
They unanimously dislike the Kings.
Many experts predict that the Lakers will easily sweep the Kings 4:0.
Even those more rational experts predicted that the Lakers would sweep the Kings 4:1.
Only some domestic fans are forced to be optimistic, thinking that the Kings can still win two or three games. As for the Kings being able to advance, sorry, they simply don’t dare to have such extravagant hopes.
To be honest, even if Wang Yi is not injured, they don't think the Kings can advance.
After all, the closer the Lakers get to the playoffs, the more tacitly they cooperate.
With James as the anchor, he has adjusted the Lakers to their best condition.
The "Lakers Championship" that has been called for several years seems to be coming true again this year.
On the other hand, not to mention the continuous injuries of the Kings, even if they stay healthy, their only strong point is Wang Yi. Except for Wang Yi, the rest are all role players.
If the Kings can still advance, wouldn't it be unreasonable?
At the same time, some domestic fans are also very good at comforting themselves. Since the Kings are unlikely to advance, they will focus on another thing:
Wang Yi has just finished playing in the play-offs, but this important playoff game is not played.
What does this mean?
This shows that when Wang Yi played in the extra games, his right hand was still injured.
A huge quadruple-double with 102 points despite injuries!
Just ask who else?
Of course, this is just the fans' self-comfort when they can't see any hope of promotion.
That night, the game between the Kings and Lakers started at the Staples Center.
When the game ended two and a half hours later, the score was fixed at 98-122.
Without Wang Yi, the Kings were beaten almost the whole time.
Although these role players can still perform to a certain level in certain games during the regular season.
But the playoffs and the regular season are not at the same level at all.
Entering the playoffs, the defensive intensity of all teams has increased by a level.
In the regular season, Wang Yi attracted most of the defense. Players like the Kings did not feel the pressure of that kind of defense. However, after losing Wang Yi in the playoffs, each of them could personally feel how strong the opponent's defense was.
However, their abilities are limited and they have no choice but to lose.
After this game, the experts became even more stunned.
Especially when Wang Yi announced that he was still unable to play in the second game, those experts predicted that the Kings' probability of advancing was only 1.8%.
This probability is almost negligible.
Those foreign gangsters jumped out again.
"Did this guy escape knowing that the Kings would definitely not advance?"
"Like James Harden, he is super strong in the regular season but weak in the playoffs."
"What does this traitor think he is? He is nothing without James."
Pippen tweeted: "In our era, minor injuries were not enough to get out of the firing line. Some players today are too soft. Even if you know you can't beat the Lakers, at least you have to fight."
Celtics star Pierce tweeted: "He doesn't have the temperament of a boss. Even if you know you will lose, you should fight with the players."
The famous Yihei, Stephen A. Smith said unceremoniously in his program:
"I think some fans are right. He doesn't have the temperament of a boss at all. Think about Jordan in the past, think about Kobe in the past, and then look at him now, and you will know what the gap is. Two games in a row
He sat on the sidelines during the game and watched his teammates lose. What did he do? He didn’t do anything. Well, actually he did it too, sitting and watching his teammates lose. That’s why I look down on him.”
Nicole was furious when she saw the comments from these media people, experts and fans.
She couldn't help but call her grandfather several times and asked him to find a way to control public opinion.
But his grandfather persuaded him with sincerity: "Of course our family can control public opinion easily, but if we control public opinion when something happens, the prestige of our family will be greatly reduced. And men also have to go through the temper of failure.
He needs to grow up. If he has to help him get through anything he encounters, his future achievements will not be high."
Nicole listened to her grandfather's words and finally gave up the idea of ​​controlling public opinion.
But he is still worried about Wang Yi seeing these reports.
Fortunately, Wang Yi has been disconnected from the Internet and communications recently.
In addition to training every day, I read a book called "The Ordinary World".
The book was very thick, and it was in Chinese, which Nicole couldn't read. Although her spoken Chinese can now be communicated normally, her literacy is still far behind.
Nicole saw that Wang Yi was in good physical and mental condition, so she felt relieved.
But he still stays by Wang Yi's side every day to prevent anyone from showing Wang Yi the information on the Internet.
In fact, her worries were completely unnecessary.
Wang Yi has long been used to attacks from trolls. He has been trolled many times in the past two years.
When he left the Lakers, he was directly smeared and called a traitor by the entire network.
Not only did he not feel depressed, but he became more courageous as he fought.
In the end, those who called traitors were silenced one after another.
This is the real Wang Yi.
It's just that Nick doesn't want to see Wang Yi get hurt even a little bit.
Finally, on this day, Wang Yi's personal doctor examined his palm and said with a smile on his face: "Wang, congratulations, your palm has returned to 100% condition, just like before the injury."
Wang Yi's right palm kept loosening and clenching.
Said to the personal doctor: "Thank you."
At the same time, he looked out the window.
The red sunset glow on the horizon is exceptionally gorgeous.
Wang Yi did not play these two games, and the Kings were trailing 0:2. He could already imagine how many people outside were criticizing him.
Then tomorrow night, let people all over the world see who is the real king!
The next day, April 22nd.
The game will start at 8pm.
But Wang Yi, accompanied by Nicole, arrived at the Golden No. 1 Center in advance at 6:00.
Missing the previous two playoff games made him feel itchy.
Looking at the only championship flag on the dome of the Kings home court - that flag was more than 60 years ago.
He couldn't help but clenched his fists again.
The exciting playoffs, here I come!
And Wang Yi's return will surely make all fans excited!
At 6:30, other teammates also arrived one by one.
In the past, they would come to training an hour in advance, but because they knew Wang Yi was coming back for this game, they all came in an hour and a half in advance.
Because they know that Wang Yi always trains very hard.
What Wang Yi dislikes most is when others are late.
But when they arrived, they saw that Wang Yi's clothes were soaked with sweat.
"Boss!"
Mitchell was the first to rush over and shouted excitedly.
"Boss."
Rookie Danny also trotted over.
"Boss!"
"Boss!"
"Boss, we are here!"
Bagley, who has always been taciturn, did not speak. He just held a basketball in his hand and passed the ball to Wang Yi.
Wang Yi turned around and hit a logo 3-pointer.
Hollow into the net!
Chapter completed!