Chapter 168 The contest before the start

Author: Different Sparks

Chapter 168 The contest before the start

Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

As soon as the 2013-2014 NBA Finals lineup comes out, it means that the nine-month season is coming to an end. The ownership of the O'Brien Cup is the final suspense of the season.

It only takes up to seven games for this suspense to be revealed.

If the Heat reaching the finals was expected by everyone, then the Timberwolves standing out in the Western Conference can definitely be regarded as the biggest dark horse of this season. The Timberwolves have played the role of dark horses from the beginning of the season, and have always been

The performance reached the finals.

From a team that has not been able to reach the playoffs in nine years, it has now reached the finals.

The Timberwolves told everyone that the difference between them was only one Chen Dazhuang.

As the game approaches, the grievances between the Heat and the Timberwolves have once again appeared on the news sections of major media, as well as the grievances between James and Chen Dazhuang, Pat Riley's resentment against the Timberwolves, etc.

The media even broke the news that the reason why Durant and Curry contradicted Chen Dazhuang during the All-Star Game was because of James' influence. Various gossips are constantly refreshing everyone's understanding.

At this time, ESPN reporter Kate broke the news that the Cleveland Cavaliers had negotiated terms with James, and James would leave the Heat and return to Cleveland next season.

For a time, this news was like a bomb that directly detonated the entire alliance.

Immediately, countless reporters flocked to Miami seeking opportunities to interview the Heat and James. You must know that just a few days before this news was exposed, Pat Riley was still interviewed by reporters and vowed that the contract renewal negotiations between the Heat and James were ongoing.

He has made great progress, and he is fully confident that James will still appear in the Heat's games next season.

As soon as this bad news came out, it was like a slap that made Pat Riley's face swollen.

Then just before the Heat had time to refute the rumors.

A local Minnesota tabloid broke the news, saying that James' original villa in Cleveland had begun to be re-cleaned, and attached relevant photos, and James' family members also appeared in the photos.

This almost confirms the previous reports from ESPN.

All kinds of discussions immediately arose, and for a while this matter seriously affected the Heat's preparations for the game.

And just when the outside world was paying too much attention to the Heat, the Timberwolves started preparing for the game in a very low-key and methodical manner.

"How about it? I think this news is enough for Pat Riley to drink a pot of wine."

In Chen Dazhuang's office, Dazhuang shook the newspaper in his hand and smiled at Smith and others.

"Chen, you are so insidious." Smith and others also said happily.

"But to be honest, I really don't understand how a reporter took such a photo like this." Da Zhuang asked, pointing to the photo that was first published in a local Minnesota tabloid.

The photo is a photo of James' family appearing in a villa in Cleveland. From the perspective of the photo, it seems that it was taken inside the villa, and it was very close. Da Zhuang really can't understand how the paparazzi took such a picture.

Real photos.

"Chen, it may not have been taken by a reporter. I guess someone probably sold this photo." Mosley said next to him.

"By the way, Chen, although this move is effective, it still depends on the game. We still need to pay attention to the strength of the Heat, otherwise they will not easily eliminate the Pacers. How will we win the first game?"

Gemeng waited until several people finished talking and then brought the topic back.

After hearing Ogmeng's words, Chen Dazhuang also smiled.

"Stacey, let me ask you a question. How did other teams deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after Shaquille left Los Angeles?"

Chen Dazhuang's question stunned several people present, but Smith was the first to react.

"Chen, what you mean is to cut off LeBron's pass, let him play and score, and never double-team him."

Ogmon, Mosley and Beno were all thinking there thoughtfully.

It was Smith who asked the question first.

"But Chen, the Los Angeles Lakers have no one except Kobe, but the Heat are different. Don't forget Dwayne Wade."

"Haha, I have checked the information a long time ago. Dwayne's three-point shooting percentage from outside last season was only 25.8%, and this season's regular season three-point shooting percentage was only 28.1%. In addition, the game against the Heat only requires

When Dwayne gets the ball, we will focus on defending him, and even use tactics like double-teaming at a certain period of time. Anyway, it’s just one point. You can score as much as you want with LeBron, but others can’t. You have to know that you want to defend LeBron alone.

Brown is impossible. At least we don't have such a player in our team. Maybe someone can break out occasionally and be able to guard him. But you have to know that this is a series. I can't find anyone who can guard LeBron alone.

, then why do I still have to worry about this if I can't prevent it?"

"What you mean is that you are determined not to let the Heat's other points get warmed up. As for LeBron, you can just score points at will?"

"That's what I mean, but it's not random. At least it won't make him very comfortable. I focus on guarding him from the outside. As for him to break through to the inside to score, it depends on Greg's performance. I believe that Greg can do it in the three-second zone."

We won’t let LeBron do whatever he wants. As for our offense, in the first game, we should attack Greg first, and then move it to the outside. Then we’ll see what the effect is.”

"OK, I think this method is okay, and I agree." Smith was the first to express his approval.

"I agree."

"I think it's a good idea too."

"You can give it a try."

All four people expressed their agreement with Chen Dazhuang's proposal.

Just when Chen Dazhuang and the Timberwolves were preparing for the Finals in a low-key manner, the Heat, who were troubled by the outside world, saw that the public opinion from the outside world was getting more intense, so James had to stand up.

"Now I am still a member of the Miami Heat, and now it has reached the most critical moment of this season. No matter where I am next season, I hope to keep this championship in Miami, so I hope this matter ends here.

." This is what James said in an interview specifically for outside discussion.

This passage obviously almost acquiesced to the outside world's speculation about him, so after the interview, this finals was regarded as James' last performance with the Heat.

It can be said that just from the preparation before the game, the Timberwolves have firmly gained the upper hand.
Chapter completed!