381: Ning’s shot is really high and hard(1/2)
April 18th, the final game of the 2004-05 NBA regular season.
Normally, the final battle doesn't get much attention.
Because by the last game, this year’s momentum has basically been finalized...
Because of this, many teams will not play seriously in the last game of the regular season, or even use their main players, in order to conserve their energy before the playoffs.
No, the Spurs, Duncan, Kidd, Ginobili and others were inexplicably placed on the injured list.
Popovich explained it this way: "Their key parts were injured in training and are not suitable for playing, but they will not miss the playoffs."
Key parts, injured...
Pass on, Duncan is out of luck!
In addition, the playoffs are approaching, and fans have little interest in the regular season.
You can spend the night with your goddess tomorrow. Will you still look at her photos today?
Therefore, under normal circumstances, the games on the last day of the regular season are not particularly popular.
But this year is very different.
Before the game started, Jordan held a glass of wine, picked up a cigar, and sat in front of the TV to wait.
It has been a long, long time since he watched a game with such a sense of ceremony.
Although there is only one difference between 71 wins and 72 wins, the meaning is completely different.
Although even if Li Ang ties Jordan's record, Jordan's current status is unshakable.
But Jordan still doesn't want his 72-win record to be tied.
Because if Li Ang really does it, then when 72 wins are mentioned in the future, Jordan will no longer be the only one in people's minds.
And Jordan wants to be the only one.
Popovich struggled for a long time, and finally decided to take a tablet of antihypertensive pills and turn on the TV.
Although he has decided to try his best to stop the Suns in the playoffs and let the Suns bear the shameful hat of "70-win Western Conference runner-up".
But he still hopes that someone can accept Li Ang before that.
With only 71 wins, Li Ang is already so rampant.
If he had won 72 games, would Gil fly to the sky?
As a tough guy, Popovich thinks it's okay.
Although I like to dance at all times, I am still good at playing basketball.
Even though the Timberwolves are only eighth in the Western Conference this season, they did defeat the Suns once.
Whenever there is one, there are two, and saying "I won't dare to do it next time" is a lie. If the Timberwolves can defeat the Suns once, they will have a chance to defeat them a second time.
Barkley also supported Li Ang in the studio early: "You keep saying that Jordan is a loser to Jordan, but Jordan is a loser! Back then, he was also the person who was almost defeated by me!"
"Oh, you're talking about the time in the Finals when Jordan averaged 41 points per game and was stunned, right?" Kenny Smith laughed.
"So there is a reason why you are not very popular. If I didn't do a show with you, I wouldn't even bother to talk to you! Look, Li Ang will prove today that 72 wins is not a miracle, but can be copied
of!"
Before the game, everyone was discussing this game.
This game has become the final focus of the 2004-05 regular season.
In the locker room, the Suns players were also very nervous.
Two years ago, when Nash was still depressed in Dallas, even if you beat him to death, he would never have imagined that one day he would be involved in something like 72 wins.
Two years ago, when O'Neal Jr. couldn't even make the playoffs in the Big Cornfield, he never imagined that he would one day touch history.
Two years ago, when Mr. Tang was still enjoying a comfortable retirement life, he never imagined that he would have the opportunity to become a historical coach.
And the changes in their lives are all because of one person.
The man was standing in the middle of the locker room and clapped his hands.
Do you think he can say something inspiring and make people more popular than Boruto?
No, he just waved his hand:
"After winning the game tonight... we are not allowed to drink, nor are we allowed to go to the bathing center, nor are we allowed to eat the fruit plate!
It’s not that I’m reluctant to invite you, you know me, I’m not a stingy person. The main reason is that we have to play in the playoffs soon, and we have to conserve our energy. Okay, let’s get to work.”
After that, Li Ang walked out of the locker room.
That's right, Li Ang didn't think about winning or losing at all. Today, Li Ang tried his best to get 72 wins.
The current situation of Taiyang is as if the goddess agreed to go to your house to watch the cat do a backflip, and then told you that the dormitory was closed and you couldn't go back.
As a result, at this time, you said that you are a good person who is not close to women?
Pooh!
At this time, even if I take two small blue pills, I have to do it today.
That's what Li Ang was thinking today. Even if he competes with Garnett, he still has to win 72 games.
There is no reason to retreat when there is only one step at the door.
Therefore, Li Ang did not worry about winning or losing from the beginning, because he had to win.
What he was worried about was that everyone was too excited about winning 72 games after the game, which would affect the playoffs.
After Li Ang left, everyone looked contemptuous.
When he won the championship last year, Li Ang said that the Olympics were more important than eating the fruit plate.
With 72 wins this year, he also said that the playoffs are more important than the fruit plate.
Everyone wants to see if you win the championship again this year, what excuses do you have for Brother Li!
"Oh, this Brother Li is good at everything, but he's a bit stingy..."
Little O'Neal was just about to complain, but Li Ang suddenly pushed the door open again: "Why did I forget to take my arm guard? This arm guard, Brother Eagle, were you talking about me just now?"
"Ah...I said Brother Li is good at everything, but he worries too much about the team! Normally, you still have to pay attention to getting more rest."
"Oh, thank you for your concern. When you are ready, hurry up and show up."
Seeing Li Ang leaving again, Xiao Ao let out a big sigh of relief.
Just now, he was the closest to heaven.
Therefore, Li Ang really convinces people with his virtue.
Martial virtue is also virtue.
Not only to convince people with virtue, but also to convince people with reason...
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Ang has already thought about the reason why he won’t treat guests to a fruit plate when he wins this year: “I will participate in the Asian Championships this summer, so let’s have a fruit plate next time.”
Arriving on the court, Li Ang immediately attracted the attention of all cameras.
The cheers of the fans at the scene never stopped, and outside the arena, the streets of Phoenix were also crowded with people.
Everyone wanted to witness this historic victory.
Garnett has been preparing for the game seriously, without even looking at Li Ang.
Garnett is actually a little nervous because people don't know what Garnett will go through if he loses this game.
If this game is lost, it will not only mean that Li Ang will win 72 games, but it will also mean that the Timberwolves will continue to fight against the Suns!
If they lose this game, the Timberwolves will lose again in the playoffs.
Who can bear this?
So, this is not a matter of getting beaten once. If you get beaten today, you will get beaten four times in the next.
No matter what today, the Timberwolves have to escape from Li Ang's control area.
Garnett was very attentive, but the madman Sprewell looked at Leon and showed a disdainful smile.
He kept telling himself in his heart, as long as I score higher than Li Ang, I will have an annual salary of tens of millions to support my family!
The game started soon and both sides were ready.
The Timberwolves are still going all out and showing their best before the playoffs.
The Suns' 72-win campaign won't be easy.
The game officially started, and the Suns fought for the ball first.
The two teams are old rivals, so there is nothing new in tactics.
Szczerbiak kept an eye on Leon, while Garnett was always ready to wipe Szczerbiak's butt.
But in the Suns' first offense, Li Ang didn't even touch the ball, and Nash and Stoudemire played a V-shaped pick-and-roll.
Cassell actively bypassed the screen and continued to block Nash, so Nash passed the ball to O'Neal who was cutting in.
To be continued...