Chapter 277: The Beginning of the Western Conference Finals 8
Chapter 277 The Western Conference Finals Begins 8
Author: Different Sparks
Chapter 277 The Western Conference Finals Begins 8
They really couldn't figure out where the Warriors were who dragged the game to the last second with their opponents at the target center. They thought they would have an advantage when they returned to their home court, but they didn't know that the Warriors were completely behind in these two home games.
Once you get into the Timberwolves' rhythm, it's like you suddenly no longer know how to play.
Whether it's offense or defense, they are completely led by the opponent's nose.
As the game progresses, the Warriors actually know that this game is over, and Cole has not replaced the main players to save energy like before. At this moment, the Warriors on the court are not working hard to win the game, but more.
Like the last bit of stubbornness and decency of a playoff team.
During the Warriors' offense on the court, Curry completed a three-point shot after David Lee screened him, but the basketball hit the rim and bounced out. Oden got stuck and got the rebound.
Curry put his hands on his hips and looked in the direction of the basket.
Finally, under the reminder of the assistant coach, Cole replaced the main players one after another at 9 minutes and 18 seconds in the fourth quarter, and Da Zhuang followed behind and made substitutions.
There was a completely different atmosphere on both sides. Every player on the Warriors side who walked off the court lowered his head, as if he didn't dare to look at the fans who had always been loyal to them in the stands, and then sat down and kept his head down without saying a word.
On the Timberwolves side, everyone interacted with teammates with relaxed smiles and high-fives.
For them, this is not just a victory, but also means that they have one foot in the finals.
At this time, many head coaches of some teams in the league who were paying attention to this game all commented, "The Warriors are gone!" This was fully reflected in the mental state of both sides.
Finally, when the remaining two minutes reached zero, the referee immediately blew the whistle to end the game.
The Timberwolves ultimately defeated the Warriors 110-97.
As a result, they also got the match point with a big score of 3-1.
In the post-game press conference, Cole also admitted that they only have a little theoretical chance left.
"The opponent is stronger than us, more prepared than us, and the opponent is better at tactical command than me. I think the victory will naturally belong to the opponent. Under the current situation, we only have the last theoretical chance left.
But I hope that our players will be at their best at all times to play the rest of the game, and we should not give up even if it is a small opportunity."
After saying this, Cole left the venue.
The day after the game ended, that is, May 26, the fourth round of the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks also started as scheduled at Quicken Loans Arena.
If the last round of the game was a pity for the Eagles, then this game was a defeat for the Eagles.
88 to 118, a full 30-point difference made the Eagles both a loser and an embarrassment.
4-0, Cleveland entered the finals by sweeping the first place in the Eastern Conference. This was the second time the Cavaliers reached the finals after the 2006-07 season. After the game, James even shed tears of excitement.
At this moment, James once again became a hero in Cleveland. At this moment, Cleveland fans also forgot the harm caused to them by James leaving Miami.
"Champions, here we come!" At this moment, a huge banner appeared in the stands of Quicken Loans Arena.
At this moment Da Zhuang also turned off the TV.
"You really guessed it. It seems we have to think hard about how to deal with the Cavaliers." Smith said sitting aside.
"Damn it, you're crazy, Smith, our Western Conference Finals aren't over yet, and you're already thinking about how to deal with the Cavaliers?" After hearing Smith's words, Da Zhuang also said with a smile.
"I feel that the current Cavaliers are much stronger than during the regular season and are difficult to deal with. Moreover, LeBron is in very good condition. It will be difficult to deal with this guy when he goes crazy," D'Antoni said.
"Let him play if he is in good condition. It's not like he has never played before. Could it be said that he is much better than Miami last year? I don't think so." Da Zhuang said with a disdainful smile.
Damn it, you are a hero again now, but I don’t know if you will still be a hero when the finals are over and you fail to win the championship.
"Okay, let's not think about the Cavaliers for now. Let's deal with the opponent in front of us first. We must deal with it in the next game. We can't delay the series any longer, otherwise it will put a lot of pressure on the team."
Zhuang said.
Several other people also nodded.
On May 26, the entire Golden State Warriors team arrived at the Target Center. Although Cole said in an interview with reporters that they will do their best to win the game and will never give up.
But when it comes to the game, this game is a replica of the last game between the Hawks and the Cavaliers.
The entire Warriors team on the court lacked any fighting spirit or desire to win.
The Warriors' players looked as if they couldn't wait to enter the holiday. This game seemed like a task they had to complete. When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, everyone on the court
The Warriors players felt more of a sense of relief.
114 to 89, the Timberwolves defeated the Warriors with a huge victory, thus winning the Western Conference championship with a big score of 4 to 1 and reaching the Finals for the second consecutive year.
At the brief awards ceremony after the game, Da Zhuang once again made a declaration to defend his title.
"Timberwolves and Cavaliers meet for the finals!"
"LeBron and Hua Guochen meet again in the finals. Who will have the last laugh this time?"
"Is revenge successful, or is it just adding to the grievances between the two parties?"
"Having reached the finals in two seasons, Hua Guochen's coaching ability deserves recognition."
"The Transformation of the Timber Wolf!"
After the game, the news that the Timberwolves and Cavaliers would meet in the finals also appeared on the front pages of major media. For a while, speculation about the finals also became the focus of everyone's attention.
According to the league's schedule, the first game between the two sides will be held on June 4. Both the Timberwolves and the Cavaliers have a week of rest. Compared with last season, this time's schedule is more important for the overall team.
There is plenty of time for the teams in the finals.
This week the league is also going all out to promote the finals.
For a time, almost the whole world's attention slowly focused on the NBA, and the noise about the Timberwolves' matchup with the Cavaliers was also in full swing.
Chapter completed!