Chapter 166 The Western Finals Begin

Author: Dust and Flowing Years

Chapter 166 The Western Finals Begin

Sweeping again means more rest time. After receiving the news, he asked for leave from the team and returned to China with Yao Ming. He handled a lot of things before he dragged his tired body back to Los Angeles.

During this period, Keruo was willing to get the MVP.

What surprised Li Tian was that Taylor was already waiting for him at the Los Angeles Airport at this time.

"Taylor, why are you here?" asked Tan Ran, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but more sad.

"I know you came back from the Celestial Empire and were waiting for you here, I was worried." He was choked while speaking.

"It's okay, don't worry about me. I'm fine now and nothing will happen. I'll take you back." Seeing Taylor, who had been waiting for a long time, wanted to send her back and let him have a good rest.

"It's okay, I'll give it to you." After saying that, without waiting for Li Tian to refuse, he pulled him away from the airport.

Along the way, I didn't say a word.

Taylor did not leave either and stayed in the villa to take care of Li Tian.

After taking a week off, I returned to the training hall again, and all my teammates came forward to comfort me.

"Don't worry, what are the other series in recent times?" asked.

After asking this, the teammates were not surprised. Gasol said, "The other rounds of series are still going on. We swept the series two consecutive rounds, so the media are optimistic about us and have a chance to break the playoffs.

Championship record.

Currently, the Pistons defeated the Magic 4:1 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals; the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 4:3, and the three giants also entered the Eastern Conference Finals, but they will compete with the Pistons for the opportunity to enter the finals in the Eastern Conference Finals; here in the Western Conference,

As you expected, the elderly No. 21 rookie led the Spurs to beat the young Hornets 4:3, and we will play against the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals."

After listening to it, I felt that it was similar to what I remember. After all, in his first decade of playoff journey, the 58-cannon never touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals. It was not until he was traded to the sun that he touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals.

Unexpectedly, the young Knight was educated by three old guys. Last year, he was educated by three other old guys and left a famous saying, "The future is yours", which deceived James for many years.

"Aren't you surprised?" Fisher felt that this rookie was too calm.

"Nothing to be surprised. The Spurs and Celtics advanced to the semifinals, which was expected before. Look at the Pistons and Magic, the Magic is too young, and the Pistons still retain their strongest system, facing the situation.

The Magic will not have any chance for the Pistons, so there is no surprise and normal result for the four teams that advanced to the semi-finals."

Li Tian’s analysis shows that there is nothing outstanding, and even each team player does not analyze it. He only analyzes the experience and the integrity of the team, but the analysis is indeed remarkable. Considering these teams from the integrity, we will enter the next

One round is normal, after all, these teams are more integrity.

"Then analyze the semi-finals." Kobe said with a smile.

"Does this still need analysis? You can tell the result if you ask Famal, just analyze it." During the chat with his teammates, his mood eased.

"Uh" Kobe was a little embarrassed, turned around and looked at Famal, as if saying 'Do you really know?'

"Boss, there is no need to analyze this at all. Victory must belong to the Lakers. Do you still need to doubt this?" After saying that, he smiled unceremoniously. This was the first time he had such a pleasant chat with Kobe.

"Haha!" Odom laughed and glanced at Kobe and said, "Kobe, you are too dissatisfied with your team. You have hurt the hearts of all players."

The chat was still in full swing, but Li Tian still did not recover from his grief and was still full of sorrow.

The team started training, and Taylor watched the training from the side without saying much.

"Taylor, why don't you go back first, I really have no problem now." He stepped forward and said to Taylor.

"Don't persuade me anymore, I'm afraid of losing you, so I won't leave until you return to normal." Although Taylor's voice was not loud, he was very tough and had no doubt that she would always be with him.

Li Tian felt that he would owe too much money like this, so how could he pay it back in the future?

After persuading him for a long time, Taylor did not change his decision, so he could only give up. After training, he came over from time to time and chatted with Taylor.

"Li is this?" Kobe stepped forward to ask.

"You know her, she is worried that something will happen to me, so she insists on accompanying me, saying that she must wait until I recover completely before leaving. She is unwilling to leave no matter how she persuades her." She spread her hands, feeling a little helpless, but in her heart

It's indeed a warm feeling.

At this moment, he was completely accepting Taylor, and he was just one last step away.

"Don't miss such a good girl." Kobe said with a smile.

Nodded, Taylor, who was sitting beside him, saw everything.

Not long after, Mrs. Wa came to the training hall.

"Kobe, are you?" asked looking at Kobe beside him.

"What else can you do? You can't let such a girl stay here all the time, right? If you are photographed by some media and reported it, think about how much impact it will have on you." Kobe is a veteran, and has experienced it

Fortunately, the media's destruction was strong, otherwise it might have fallen long ago.

"Thank you, Boss Ke."

It was another day of training, and Taylor followed suit for two consecutive days.

Even a heart can be heated up.

On May 21, 2008 local time, the Spurs Center challenged the Lakers away, and the first Western Conference Finals began.

The fans' shouts have raised to a new level than the previous two rounds of the series.

Even if you talk face to face, you can't hear what the other party is saying.

In this game, TNT performed a national live broadcast. In every Western Conference semi-final, TNT will perform a national live broadcast, which is all money.

Spurs starters: Duncan, Parker, Bowen, Ginobili, Oberto;

Lakers starters: Kobe, Gasol, ski man, Odom, Fisher.

"Kenny, the Spurs actually changed their starting lineup and mentioned Ginobili to the starting lineup." Barkley sighed.

"Yes, but I'm not optimistic about this operation. raising Ginobili to the starting lineup can indeed increase their starting scoring ability, but no one can stand up to score." Smith said.

"Yes, yes, this is undoubtedly a poison to quench thirst." Barkley blinked and teased Smith from time to time.

"Hahaha, Barkley, you finally used the right word." Smith looked at Barkley with a doting heart, as if his child had learned another word.

"The Spurs are helpless. They played 5 games with the Suns in the first round, which seemed to be easy to win, but Duncan consumed a lot. The second round was another 7 games. The Lakers waited for their hard work, swept in two rounds, rested for ten days, and were physically strong.

Enough.” Smith knew that the Spurs were hanging in this series.

In the Spurs lineup, Oberto is just a fake starter and will definitely not play for too long.

At the beginning, Kobe did not not attack wildly, but was observing the Spurs' defense and changing his offensive strategy at any time according to the changes in defense.

Bowen defended her body and Duncan's attack from time to time made it difficult for Kobe to break through, so he decisively pressed the assist button and no longer had a head-on attack.

"Why did Phil not arrange for Lee to play in the regular rotation time? The Lakers played in the first quarter with a difficult time and urgently needed him to help the team open up space." Barkley sighed.

"Maybe he has his idea, as a secret weapon in the second quarter." Smith didn't understand. In the first two rounds of the playoffs, Li Tian averaged more than 15 points per game, and his efficiency on the defensive end was extremely high.

Why did he break the rotation this time and did not arrange for Li to appear?

It’s really not that Phil didn’t arrange for Li Tian to appear, but that he didn’t dare to look at his condition at this time, not that he was worried that he would not be able to help the team because of his poor condition.

Instead, they are worried that if they are in poor condition and have injuries on the field, it will be a heavy blow to the Lakers, and they cannot withstand such a big blow.

At the end of the first quarter, I walked up to Li Tian and asked, "Can I appear?"

"No problem, I'm in good condition now." Nodded and said.

"Okay, be ready for the show." Phil said in a deep voice, and after a struggle of thought, he made this decision.

Taylor, who was sitting behind him, frowned and looked worried, but he did not say anything to stop him.

The Lakers were three-pointers behind 27:24. At the beginning of the second quarter, Kobe led the substitute and continued to play.

"Wow, Lee finally came out, the Spurs' trouble is coming," Barkley shouted.

At this time, neither Barkley nor Smith would think that the Spurs could win this game because the Spurs were leading in the first quarter. The Lakers have been resting for too long, and they still need to adapt to the rhythm of the game in the first quarter.

Popovich's eyes showed a hint of surprise on the sidelines. He thought that Li Tian had some injury, so Phil did not arrange him to play. Now it seems that it is not because of this.

In the first leg of the game, Kobe killed the basket and gave it to Li Tian on the outside. After receiving the ball, he scored Odom in the bottom corner and made a three-pointer.

The two teams 27:27, the Lakers equalized the score.

The Spurs attacked, Li Tian defended Duncan closely. Even if Duncan didn't push to the center position, Phil had already arranged his strategy to defend Duncan before the game. As long as he appeared, he would be allowed to play against Duncan.

Duncan consumed too much in the first two rounds. Seeing Li Tian coming forward to defend and fighting with his body, he decisively chose to give up the singles, but instead ended up with Ginobili.

He broke through with the ball, passed Fisher, and was disturbed by Gasol's layup.

Li Tian grabbed the defensive rebound and Fisher advanced to the half.

He ran out of the open position, received a pass from Gasol, and made a three-pointer.

"bump!"

The sound of a blacksmith came, Li Tian missed a three-pointer, and Gasol grabbed the rebound.

Second attack.

The Spurs, whose defense has been in chaos for two rounds, adjusted their defense.

Popovich arranged for Bowen to guard Li Tian, ​​while Ginobili defended Kobe.

Kobe observed the Spurs' defense changes and kept killing the basket. Duncan and Ginobili both received a foul.

Popovich called a timeout, he needed to reschedule. If this continues, the Spurs will fall under Kobe's breakthrough.
Chapter completed!