Super Lord of the Rings

Before the game, many reporters interviewed the players, digging for news like in previous years.

The Spurs and the Lakers fought a war of words, and the reporters got their wish. Entering the 21st century, the Lakers and Spurs are incompatible.

In 2001, the Lakers bullied the Spurs and ran out of ammunition and food, and the battalion was full of wounded soldiers; in 2002, the Spurs made a comeback and still could not beat the Lakers;

With O'Neal's departure, the two teams have not faced each other in the playoffs for three years.

Has the relationship between the Spurs and the Lakers been downplayed?

No, they are still old enemies.

Spurs fans want to see the team ravage the Lakers, and they will never miss the opportunity. Likewise, Lakers fans are always willing to show off the glory the Purple and Gold have achieved.

The Bulls and the Celtics all kept a low profile, and didn't say that they would definitely eliminate each other.

The Bulls were swept by the Celtics in the regular season, and it should be low-key.

Ray Allen played abnormally in the playoffs, averaging only 10.3 points per game, shooting 36.6% from the field and 29.5% from the three-point range. Let alone a "giant" with this statistic, it can't even be called a good role player.

In addition to his poor state, Ray Allen also had conflicts with point guard Rondo.

Rondo is a self-righteous person with poor shooting, arrogant personality, constant trash talk on the court, and often hot-headed.

In the first round of the playoffs, Rondo frequently fought in the air on the outside and was suppressed by Hinrich. After winning the first two games with the team, he was still very arrogant, as if he was the key to winning.

After arriving at the Eagles' home court, Rondo was still placed a few steps away from the periphery. There are many hot-headed and forced breakthroughs. Hinrich was selected to the second team of the defensive lineup last season, how could it be so easy to break through? Rondo was deflated again.

Ray Allen advised Rondo after the game. Rondo thought that Allen was troublesome, and the two had a quarrel. Contradictions gradually emerged.

Ray Allen has conflicts with his old club every time he leaves a team, and he is not a broad-minded person. As the golden generation in 1996, who was selected to the All-Star several times, he was not happy with Rondo's challenge.

Garnett once admonished the "big baby" in the team, and Allen felt that he could also suppress the rookies, but Rondo just refused.

Rondo's status is different from that of the big baby.

He is not reconciled to be the fourth place, wanting more.

In the past two seasons, the Celtics only had him as a reliable point guard, and Rondo got a lot of playing time. The hype that the media touted him at the end of this season made him even more arrogant.

After that, no matter how angry the coach was, Rondo still made endless breakthroughs and mistakes, and Allen often failed to receive the pass when he ran out of position. He was not responsible for attacking with the ball and could only make some inexplicable shots.

If the Green Army can be fully united, they will not play seven games with two underdogs.

The Celtics got through the danger the first two times, if they still play against the Bulls. Perhaps it is necessary to drink hatred.

On the 19th, after the team trained, Rivers left Ray Allen to talk to Rondo.

Rivers looked at the two of them and said bitterly: "I don't care what grievances you two have in the locker room. Let me put it down now. The first two rounds played 7 games. Do you think the Cavaliers and Eagles Is it better than the Bulls? If you want to win the championship, you must unite!"

Neither of them said a word. A large number of fans on the Internet are optimistic about the Bulls, because the Bulls definitely don't need seven games to play those two teams.

Rivers said seriously: "I don't talk nonsense. You two just think about it. If you are eliminated by the Bulls, will you lose face? You don't have a championship. There is no mvp, and Wang Jun doesn't have conflicts with his teammates. Why do you make trouble?"

"Coach, we will play well." Ray Allen answered first.

He was a bit cold in his heart. He was the Big Three in name, but his status was obviously not as good as Pierce and Garnett. If the coach gave him enough respect, I'm afraid he would have been on his side to train Rondo.

He has already made up his mind that it is best to win the championship with the Celtics. If not, he will leave when his contract expires in 2010 and join a strong team.

Rondo also nodded and said, "We will cooperate well."

What I think in my heart is: how many years can you be stronger, old guy?

The Bulls have already taken a special plane to Boston and spent some time running tactics today. Skiles also called the players to talk after training, and the way of boosting morale was quite alternative.

He said: "We are the defending champions, but this time, I hope that everyone will put their minds on the position of challengers and challenge the Celtics. They have won four games in the regular season and their defense is very solid. The degree of restraint against us, our lineup does not have an advantage."

Such words can sometimes backfire, more like a blow than an encouragement.

Skiles went on to say: "Our hard work cannot be lost to any team. All players on the court must play strictly according to tactics. It doesn't matter if we can't defend, fouls must be firm, ruthless, and make them afraid. They Players like to talk trash, don't be afraid, scold them!"

This is a bit difficult, even Hill frowned.

In the Bulls, only Wang Jun and Barnes can talk trash with others on the court, and the others are all honest people. Therefore, Skiles did not reiterate the second time.

On the 20th, reporters interviewed fans outside the arena, and most of them were optimistic about the Celtics winning the championship.

This season, the Celtics are the home of the famous devils. They eliminated their opponents in two rounds of the playoffs, relying on eight home victories, and did not win a single away game.

The goal of the Bulls is to take away a victory so that they have a better chance of crushing the Celtics.

In the locker room, Skiles didn't cheer up any more, and Wang Jun didn't speak. He was gathering his strength and preparing to vent his energy on the field.

With another defeat in this game, the Bulls have lost five games in a row to the Celtics.

He vowed that he would never lose again and would not let Garnett continue to be complacent. Ray Allen has been in poor form recently, and if he faces him from the outside, this is a good opportunity.

Now that Chandler is back, there are also three-pointers on the perimeter. If the Celtics double-team him outside the three-point line, they may have to pay a heavy price.

Do you dare to fight like this?

If Ray Allen is the main defense, I will make you look good.

After playing, Wang Jun observed Lei Allen and sneered in his heart. He practiced shooting more, and he feels good.

Rivers still used the usual: Rondo, Ray Allen, Pierce, Garnett, Perkins.

If Ray Allen doesn't play, the Celtics' offense will be more difficult to open. Usually Pierce is responsible for attacking with the ball, and the only reliable three-pointer is Ray Allen. He is also the object of strict defense by the opponent in every game.

The Bulls changed and changed three people at once. Du Hong, Wang Jun, Barnes, Lewis, Chandler.

The Bulls understand the Celtics' style of play, and their opponents also understand them. As long as Calderon plays, he may be caught and stormed. The solution is zone defense. His defense against Pierce and Ray Allen also suffers.

Calderon came off the bench to organize the offense and control the rhythm of the game with Hill. With David Lee and PJ Brown inside, Watson will be responsible for the breakthrough with the ball. The three veterans will not mess around.

Knowing that regular season tactics are difficult to win, Skiles dared to innovate. This is his courage! He wants to win by surprise!

Chandler won the jump ball and the game started.

ps (to be continued.)