After the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the ratings were so low that Stern's head hurt.

No team scored more than 75 points in the entire game, which was something Stern did not expect.

He overestimated the bottom line of the Bulls and Pistons!

However, the past few years, even if you look at the entire NBA history, have been the most defensive years.

In fact, NBA scoring is not lower the older it is.

Probably from 1997 to now in 2003, the NBA's scoring average has dropped to a freezing point, averaging only about 95 points per game.

Before 1997, the scoring average in every season was more than 100 points.

This year's score has dropped particularly significantly.

Because of the introduction of the three-second offensive rule this year and the previous cancellation of illegal defense, the center position has been continuously restricted and weakened.

In the past, if the center squatted in the penalty area, he would be a one-on-one opponent, and he would score a lot of points with high efficiency.

Today's centers can only attack from the edge of the penalty area most of the time. And if you have some strength, there are usually two or three people around you, and you will be double-teamed as soon as you get the ball.

The days of super centers are gone forever.

But while the center has been weakened, the offensive efficiency of the outside stars has not increased, which has led to the overall points per game in the game being declining.

Look at the five shooting guards, which one is not an iron wall?

Iverson's shooting percentage is more than 30% all year round. When Kobe is strong, O'Neal can swipe the boards until he vomits. People often say that if you give Leon a Kobe, you don't know whether he will win the championship, but he will definitely monopolize the rebounding leader.

Although Maizi scores high, his shooting percentage also depends on his mood. And his shooting percentage in the second half is usually unimaginably low.

And Li Ang...his three-pointers may not even touch the frame!

Only Carter is slightly better.

Therefore, low scoring is actually not just a problem between the Bulls and Pistons, but a common problem in this era.

It's just that the scores between the Bulls and Pistons are significantly lower.

Stern is thinking that if things continue like this, the entire league will be affected.

From now on, everyone will really learn from the Pistons. If they can't afford superstars, they will sign defensive blue-collar workers. If five guys who can defend are thrown on the court, it won't be easy for anyone.

If the score in every game in the future is 70s to 80s, will this business still be possible?

Stern must unlock the perimeter players so they can score more easily.

Of course, this also depends on the results of this season.

Although Stern thinks the probability is low, if, if the Pistons really rely on defense to reach the finals and cause trouble for the Lakers, it will inevitably trigger a defensive wave in the league.

By then, he may have to let the NBA enter the next version.

Li Ang and Yao Ming never imagined that the playoff showdown between the two Chinese would subtly affect the NBA's rule changes.

The day after the game against the Bulls, Li Ang just woke up and felt that his whole body was very heavy.

It's true that I was exhausted.

Atena boy, his martial arts has improved a lot over the years.

Moreover, this rule is really suitable for a strike-type defender like Artest.

Although the game was very difficult, yesterday's game proved that it is indeed possible to win against the Bulls by tough defense.

In the next few games, this tactical idea will probably be used.

Just thinking about having to torture each other with the bull for several times made Li Ang feel exhausted physically and mentally.

After getting up, Li Ang turned on the TV and watched yesterday's sports news.

When talking about the game between the Bulls and the Pistons, the host probably talked about Li Ang's blood-stained game and the final head-on robbery of Yao Ming.

Basically nothing else was mentioned.

It seems that this series is indeed very unpopular with fans and TV stations.

Most of the rest of the time, the host was talking about yesterday's battle between the Spurs and the Lakers.

In comparison, the game between the Lakers and Spurs was indeed much more exciting visually.

Li Ang only found out after watching TV that the Lakers actually lost yesterday.

No...the person I'm waiting for won't come again?

Although Li Ang knows that the Lakers were defeated by the Spurs in the original history, but for some reason, Li Ang still hopes that the Lakers can win and win all the way to the finals.

When did the Lakers' consecutive championships start? It started when they defeated the Raptors 4-1 in 2001!

So now, Li Ang wants to personally end the Lakers' three consecutive championships!

Things should have a beginning and an end.

It starts with me and ends with me.

Moreover, if the only three consecutive championship dynasty in the 21st century is defeated, this bad boy will be happy.

How could such a good thing be taken advantage of by Deng Erluozi?

You have to hold on, volute. Before the finals, you must guard the Lakers' chastity.

When Li Ang just got up, Kobe had already finished his morning training.

When O'Neal walked into the training hall and looked at Kobe who was sweating profusely, he was dumbfounded: "What time did you get here?"

Kobe smiled slightly: "Have you ever seen San Antonio at four in the morning?"

Kobe thought to himself, Shaq must have been touched by my spirit.

Shaq thought: Kobe was mentally stimulated by something, right? He just lost one game, so it’s not serious.

After losing the first game, Kobe was very unwilling.

This year is the most critical year for the Lakers to win three consecutive championships. As long as he wins another championship, he will be able to establish a dynasty.

How can you have the nerve to compete with Jordan if you haven't even won three consecutive championships?

Why are you so embarrassed to sit and look at each other?

If winning the championship is about falling in love, then now is equivalent to a critical moment for testing each other's depth.

If you don't take the initiative to fight for it at this time, will you wait for others to take the seat?

The champion will not sit on his own!

Kobe's belief is extremely firm, and he is willing to do anything to win!

He must personally finish off Li Ang on the stage of the finals!

If Li Ang looks at him in the future, he will have to call him Brother Snake!

The pace of the playoffs is very fast, and there is almost no time to breathe. The second game of the series begins one after another.

Before the second game of the Western Conference semifinals between the Spurs and the Lakers, Kobe Bryant told his teammates that in a man's life, some things are gone.

For example, three consecutive championships.

Three consecutive championships is like a bird. If you don't catch it, you won't know where it will fly.

If a man doesn't have a bird, is he still a man? So, everyone must keep this bird... and keep this championship in Los Angeles!

Winning three consecutive championships, the brothers will go down in history together!

Every one of the Lakers' role players screamed, and winning three consecutive championships was extremely tempting to anyone.

So in this game, Kobe scored 39 points with a shooting percentage of 43.5%. O'Neal also scored a huge double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds as always.

The most important thing is that the Lakers' role players came to life today. Fisher scored 14 points, Horry scored 13 points, and Devin George scored 13 points.

The Lakers, with everyone on their side, beat the Spurs 110-95 on the road, bringing the series' total score to a 1-1 tie.

At the same time, the Pistons also turned the series score into 2-0 at the Palace Stadium in Auburn Hills.

In the second game, the two teams continued their defense-first style of play, with the score at 85 to 78.

Yao Ming tried his best to score 24 points and 9 rebounds, but Artest and Francis were lost in the Pistons' strong defense.

Artest made 4 of 13 shots from the field and only scored 13 points with a 30.8% shooting rate.

Francis only scored 12 points on 4-of-11 shooting, shooting 36.4% from the field.

On the other hand, for the Pistons, Li Ang scored 20 points with a shooting rate of 53.3%. Although the score was not the highest in the game, the victory was due to high efficiency.

In addition, Li Ang also sent 9 assists today, most of which were on big goals.

Today, Li Ang broke into the penalty area many times to attract Yao Ming and then passed it to Ben. Ben lived up to expectations, making 7 of 8 shots and scoring a double-double of 17 points and 20 rebounds.

In addition, he also contributed 1 steal and 3 blocks.

2 to 0, the Pistons have the advantage!

But in the third game of the series, Jamal Crawford suddenly started to smoke, which tipped the balance of victory.

Crawford made 6 of 7 shots in extremely limited time, including 3 of 4 three-pointers, scoring 15 points.
To be continued...