NBA: I am a master dealer

The competition process is very fierce.

The offensive rhythm of both sides was equally fierce.

But the Bucks lacked the ability to win the game, and were eventually defeated by Xue Liancheng in the final moments, losing this key battle with a score of 117:123.

Antetokounmpo is really strong. He made 19 of 12 shots and scored 30 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. He has a strong influence on both offense and defense. It's just that his three-point shooting is indeed a bit poor. He took 3 shots and missed any of them.

If we remove these three three-point shots, Antetokounmpo only made 16 of 12 shots. This terrifying efficiency is really frightening!
If his three-point shooting can be stabilized, it would be unimaginable.

Except for Antetokounmpo, the performances of other core players were average.

Brogdon made 16 of 7 shots and only scored 16 points.

Bledsoe made 16 of 6 shots and only scored 15 points.

Middleton was simply wilting, making 12 of 4 shots and barely getting 12 points.

Lopez made 7 of 3 shots, 5 of 2 three-pointers, and scored 8 points. It is hard to imagine that this was the core inside player who helped the Knicks win the championship three years ago.

But there is nothing you can do about it. After all, your competitiveness is declining, so you naturally cannot be the core of the team.

The Bucks' substitutes performed well overall, scoring 32 points in total and gaining some space for the team.

On the Nets side, Xue Liancheng was as stable as ever, making 21 of 13 shots, 11 of 5 three-pointers, and 8 of 7 free throws, scoring 38 points, 15 assists, and 8 rebounds. His performance was absolutely awesome.

The reason why they struggled with the Bucks until the last moment was mainly because Sabonis Jr. and the substitutes were not strong enough.

小萨博尼斯15中6，只得到14分9篮板4助攻6失误，在场上的时候明显有些疲惫了。

Anunoby made 17 of 8 shots and scored 19 points and 8 rebounds, with a decent performance.

Vonleh and Covington were absent due to injuries, and Hart and James Johnson replaced them.

This caused the substitutes' fighting power to be somewhat lost.

Powell scored 7 points, Joe Harris scored 6 points, Crabbe scored 3 points, Brunson scored 2 points, and Lowe scored 2 points. The substitutes scored a total of 20 points, which was obviously disappointing.

But luckily we won the game.

They set a super record of 34 consecutive wins, becoming the only one in history.

After the game, it naturally attracted extensive coverage from many media outlets.

But the crazy reporting was only halfway through when all the noise came to an abrupt halt.

Because they lost 125:130 at home to the rapidly rising Denver Nuggets, their 34-game winning streak came to a halt.

Everyone was a little stunned.

But it seems to make sense.

The truth is that the Nets always win no matter who is absent from the lineup, of course, Xue Liancheng has to be excluded.

They win so much that sometimes they become numb.

Once they broke the longest winning streak, their tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and since the Nuggets were really fierce, losing the game seemed acceptable.

Because of Millsap's absence, the Nuggets tried the double tower tactics, which was a huge suppression for the Nets because their overall inside line was not strong enough, Sabonis Jr. was not stable enough, and did not have absolute dominance.

David West is old, and in people's eyes, he is just a slacker who came to the Nets to win the championship.

There are also Jarrett Allen and Lowe. The former has performed well this season. He has done a good job in pick-and-rolls and dunks, but his defensive rim-protecting ability is not as good as Lowe's in his rookie season.

and so.

At the center or big inside position, the number of players they have available is not as abundant as it appears on paper.

This gave Jokic and Plumlee opportunities.

The former has completely grown up this season and become an All-Star level center. He is considered a rising star. His statistics are much better than Sabonis Jr., and his influence on the court is incomparable.

本场比赛，约基奇13中8拿到25分14篮板10助攻，完爆了小萨博尼斯13中6，15分7篮板5助攻。

Plumlee was so busy catching rebounds that his mouth was full of oil. He scored 12 points with 10 of 24 shots.

Murray made 17 of 8 shots and scored 19 points, with 11 assists, and is also making his mark.

Malik Beasley scored 17 points, substitute Monte Morris scored 18 points, and Lyles scored 15 points.

They have a lot of players who can play as a whole. In addition to these players who played, they also have Millsap, Gary Harris, Craig, Hernangomez, and rookie Vanderbilt.

This is the source of their strength.

The Nets did not get discouraged after losing the game. They quickly adjusted their mentality and set sail again, defeating the Bulls, Raptors, and Cavaliers in succession, and started another three-game winning streak.

This is the end.

The Nets' record before the All-Star Weekend was 53 wins and 6 losses, and they had basically secured a playoff spot early on.

Even based on this winning rate, it is almost certain that they will break the best record in history.

There are 23 games left. If they win the final 20 games, they will make history, be remembered by the whole world and leave a deep mark in the history of basketball.

Everyone is watching the Nets' next game with such expectations.

After the All-Star Game, the Nets lived up to expectations.

They defeated the Trail Blazers, Hornets x2, Spurs, and Wizards in succession, and won another eight consecutive games.

It wasn't until they met the Miami Heat that the Nets players were not in good shape and lost the game 108:117.

The winning streak ended, but the end of the season was near. At this time, the Nets' record had reached 58 wins and 7 losses, with only 17 games left.

There is really hope that the Nets will break their best record in history.

In this regard.

The Nets coaching staff and players were all very excited. They all declared that they were determined to create new history. Atkinson even held a special meeting and cooked a large pot of chicken soup.

The effect is still very significant.

They went on a 12-game winning streak, which finally came to an abrupt end when they met the Bucks.

Their record is 70 wins and 8 losses, truly sweeping the entire league.

But if they want to set a new record, they cannot take it lightly.

Because their remaining four opponents are the four strongest teams in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors, Bucks, Pacers, and Heat.

If we are not careful, it will be a four-game losing streak.

But Xue Liancheng obviously would not ruin his own reputation.

Under his leadership, the team won all the games and ended the regular season with 74 wins and 8 losses.

The moment the result was confirmed, the whole world was boiling.

"Xue Liancheng is simply omnipotent and has set a new record."

"Cosmic Xue, it's really amazing."

"As long as there are some decent helpers, the team led by Xue Liancheng has never had a bad record."

"74 wins! Unprecedented and unlikely to be surpassed in the future."

"If Xue hadn't missed a game and retired early due to injury, the season might have been 77 wins."

"Oh my God! It's unimaginable."

"What is greatness? Xue Liancheng's online interpretation."

“This is the most direct expression of dominance.”

"The Bulls won 72 games at that time and boasted for a whole century, always saying they were the best in history. Do you think they can still boast now?" "The thing that impressed me most was Jordan showing off his ring. Now he doesn't show off that much."

"If Xue Liancheng wins the championship successfully, that would be five championships and five FMVPs, plus four MVPs. He is indeed very close to Jordan's highest honor, and this is only Xue Liancheng's fifth season."

That's right.

It is basically confirmed that Xue Liancheng will be the regular season MVP this season. His 74 wins, 32.7 points, 17.3 assists and 7.4 rebounds per game, 58.8% shooting percentage and 53.1% three-point shooting percentage are enough to lift him to the MVP position.

After all, looking across the entire league, no one can compete with Xue Liancheng.

He barely has two competitors, Harden and Antetokounmpo, and they both need to avoid their edge.

First of all, in terms of record, the Nets have 74 wins, the Bucks have 58 wins, and the Rockets are even worse, with only 52 wins, which are not in the same league as the Nets.

Xue Liancheng's record-breaking 74 wins and 34 consecutive wins during the season are enough to make him a crushing force.

Besides, his stats aren't bad.

32.7+17.3+7.4+2.4, although he is not the scoring champion, he is still the assist champion and three-point champion. He also won the steals champion with his super predictive ability, so he is still the three kings.

Harden's average of 35.8 points, 7.6 assists and 6.6 rebounds per game is still wild enough, but the Rockets' record is far behind, and his statistics cannot compete with Xue Liancheng.

After all, there is a huge difference between 17.3 assists and 7.6 assists.

Antetokounmpo is actually not bad either, averaging 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds and 6 assists per game, which is also a certain distance away from Xue Liancheng's data.

and so.

Neither of them can gain an advantage in terms of record or data, and the possibility of them winning the MVP is close to zero.

This is an award without much suspense.

People then discussed that the biggest suspense was whether Xue Liancheng could win his fifth career championship as he wished.

If they do, it would mean winning five consecutive championships. Such dominance speaks for itself and is comparable to Jordan's two three-peat championships.

But there was also a lot of sneer.

"Another loan champion."

"Let's get out of the east first, please!"

"You really think the Bucks, Pacers, and Heat are trash. It's understandable that you look down on the Raptors, but the three newly-emerged teams mentioned above are not easy to deal with."

"Yes! There are also the Warriors, Rockets, and Lakers in the West. These top teams are waiting."

"Sabonis and Anunoby are the biggest unstable factors. If they can be restricted, the Nets may not be able to win the championship."

"The Warriors came close last season, but they will definitely not miss this season."

“Are James and Davis of the Lakers vegetarians?”

"The Rockets have proven themselves last season, and with Harden's scoring hot, there is a great chance that they will make it out of the West."

"The Pacers were able to win two games last season. After the reinforcements this season, they should be able to compete."

"After George's return, the Heat's strength has directly reached the top level, which is definitely a roadblock for the Nets to break out of the Eastern Conference."

The fans had different opinions and were all trying hard to praise their own team.

Only the Bucks were relatively low-key because they didn't even make the playoffs last season. It's hard to believe that they transformed themselves after one season and won the championship directly.

The Eastern and Western rankings have also been determined.

east:

1: Brooklyn Nets, record 74 wins and 8 losses.

2: Milwaukee Bucks, record 58 wins and 24 losses.

3: Indiana Pacers, record 54 wins and 28 losses.

4: Toronto Raptors, record 54 wins and 28 losses.

5: Miami Heat, record 52 wins and 30 losses.

6: Philadelphia Digital, record 48 wins and 34 losses.

7: Boston Celtics, record 45 wins and 37 losses.

8: Orlando Magic, record 39 wins and 43 losses.

It is still surprising that we can make it to the playoffs with this record.

But this is the environment in the East.

Next in ninth place is the Pistons, who are still lingering on the edge of the playoffs.

The tenth is the Cavaliers. Irving has no intention of continuing the fight and has already had a big fight with the Cavaliers management.

Eleventh is the Hornets. Aaron Gordon has not improved and has even regressed. Batum has lost his magical aura and has become an ordinary player.

Twelfth is the Wizards. With Wall injured, their path to the playoffs is cut short.

Thirteenth is the Knicks. Although James has left, they still have some foundation and are not really at the bottom.

Fourteenth is the Hawks. As a rebuilding team, they need draft picks, so it is not surprising that they appear in this position.

Fifteenth is the Bulls. There is no doubt that they are aiming for the No. 1 pick.

The first-round matchups in the East are the Nets vs. Magic, Milwaukee Bucks vs. Celtics, Pacers vs. Digital Man, and Raptors vs. Heat.

But there are doubts in the second round. The Nets' opponent after advancing will be either the Heat or the Raptors.

The Bucks and Pacers, who are known as the Nets' biggest obstacles in the Eastern Conference, need to meet in advance, which is inevitably a pity for some fans.

The rankings in the West are more interesting:

1: The Warriors, known as the Warriors of the Universe, have only 55 wins and 27 losses this season, and it is hard to see how dominant they are.

2: The Denver Nuggets officially rose, with a record of 53 wins and 29 losses.

3: Los Angeles Lakers, with a record of 53 wins and 29 losses, they will act as a spoiler in the Western Conference.

4: Houston Rockets, 52 wins and 30 losses, they have regressed significantly compared to last season.

5: Portland Trail Blazers, 51 wins and 31 losses, the backcourt duo is still very stable.

6: Utah Jazz, 48 wins and 34 losses. The combination of Mitchell + Gobert is worth looking forward to.

7: San Antonio Spurs, 48 ​​wins and 34 losses. There is no doubt that they have been extremely disappointing this season.

8: Oklahoma City Thunder, 47 wins and 35 losses, they are also one of the most disappointing teams this season.

Then ninth is the Los Angeles Clippers, who also have a record of 46 wins and 36 losses, but can only rank ninth, which is in stark contrast to the playoff competition in the Eastern Conference.

Tenth are the kings, whose road to reconstruction is long and difficult.

The eleventh is the Timberwolves. After Butler left, they fell where they were.

Twelfth is the Grizzlies, whose road to rebuilding will also take time.

Thirteenth is the Mavericks. The arrival of Doncic has given them hope.

Fourteenth is the Pelicans. Davis' departure directly made them lose their competitiveness.

Fifteenth is the Suns, who have been playing badly year after year, and there is no end in sight.

Western Conference first-round matchups: Warriors vs. Thunder, Denver Nuggets vs. Spurs, Lakers vs. Jazz, Rockets vs. Trail Blazers.

The overall competitiveness is still very fierce. If you look closely, no team is easy to beat. (End of this chapter)