Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 498

The Nets finally squeezed into the playoffs, and they can come to the same city derby with the Knicks in the first round.

They were lucky. After the Heat lost Bosh, their record dropped all the way, sending them to the playoffs.

It is to play against the Knicks. They really have no hope of winning. It can be said to be a miracle not to be swept.

In the first round of the Eastern Conference, it's not just the Knicks who have no suspense here, the bottom four in the Eastern Conference have a winning rate of less than 50%.It is basically impossible to pull down like this.

The second to seventh teams in the Eastern Conference are the Eagles, Bulls, Wizards, Celtics, Pacers, and Raptors. Basically don't give up in the Eastern Conference. Don't be too messy, and you will have a chance to play in the playoffs.

In the west, the competition is much more intense, because the top eight teams in the west are actually all about the same. From top to bottom, the difference is at most two or three wins, so even if there is a black eight, it is not surprising.

The Rockets got their wish and became No. [-] in the Western Conference. Anthony's face-slapping plan seems promising.

The second is the Clippers, who are often pulled in the playoffs. At the beginning of the season, the vigorous Big Three teams had various problems in the regular season, and the Lakers finally got the third place in the Western Conference with a wave of winning streak. The fourth is the Timberwolves. Curry is a bit alone this season.

From fifth to eighth in the West, they are the Warriors, Grizzlies, Trail Blazers and Spurs.

The Spurs won the last few games against the Mavericks, and the Mavericks became the sad side again.

As a weak team, the Nets still spoke harshly before the official start of the playoffs.

Their head coach Hollins said that they will be completely different in the playoffs, and they have fighting spirit.

Zhang Sixin dismissed it and didn't bother to respond at all.

Their game started on time on April 4, the second day after the playoffs officially started.

Madison Square Garden, Knicks fans support the tide.

"The Knicks are blooming more, their offense is flowing."

"Beautiful pass, Gobert was unguarded at the rim, and he dunked straight away."

"Before the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led by double digits. The performance of the Nets did not reach the level of the playoffs at all."

The Knicks played harder in the playoffs, and the Nets couldn't stand it at the beginning.

The Nets lineup doesn't look too bad, but Deron's decline is serious, and he can't beat Lowry at all.

Singles Joe and Lopez can play a little bit, but the efficiency is not guaranteed.

In front of the Knicks, the Nets can say that they can't attack and can't defend.

They have a slightly better bench with players like Jack and Bojan available.

It's just that it's not enough.

The Knicks took a solid lead in the first half, and once they exerted their strength in the third quarter, they directly resolved the battle.

It can be said that the Knicks are so strong after three quarters of the playoffs, and it can also be said that the gap in the East is so big.

After the game, Nets head coach Hollins expressed his disappointment at the media conference: "We must play more steadily and smarter, and we must perform better in free throws. We made too many mistakes today."

Talking about the Knicks' defensive restrictions on the Nets' offense, Hollins said: "Their defense today is very good. This is a huge test for us, but this is not an excuse. We need to find ways to attack from other aspects. We just didn't work hard enough."

Joe Johnson said after the game, "We didn't play well and made too many mistakes, but I don't think we will be swept away. We should rely more on Lopez and give full play to his advantages at the basket."

Deron also said: "Obviously they are very well prepared and have successfully defended us in all positions. The defense is very oppressive and aggressive. This is their rhythm. But I don't think today's poor data can explain anything. I just want to help the team win the game. What we need to do is to make adjustments as soon as possible and prepare for the second game."

The Hawks need to make a statement after the game to keep the players courageous, but the Knicks don't need it.

Zhang Sixin said: "We will continue to play good games and work hard to win according to our rhythm. Every year, my team has clear goals."

Leonard said after the game, "In the playoffs, rankings have no meaning. We must maintain a sense of urgency and go all out every game."

The Knicks' victory is so natural, but they must not take it lightly.

They need to solve the battle as soon as possible to avoid injuries. They are very strong now, but there should be no problems with strong players.

Three days later, the second battle between the two sides began.

The Knicks took advantage of the first quarter again, and the performance of the Nets made their fans very angry.

In fact, Joe Johnson and Lopez performed well, but Deron was far from ideal.

"Deron was pressed and beaten by Lowry, but Deron got a higher salary."

"The players that coach Zhang Sixin likes are really good. Lowry played the best season of his career."

"The Knicks' defense was so good that the Nets couldn't score at all."

"Jack's performance is worse than Deron's. He might as well be on the bench."

"Leonard is really good, and he is the highest scorer of the two teams. The key is that he can also defend."

Zhang Sixin sat on the sidelines, relaxed and calm, and there was no need to worry about playing the Nets.

The Nets' bench can still perform well. Jack has a buff that is better than the main team.

But in the third quarter, as soon as the Knicks made an effort, the Nets collapsed again.

"The Knicks are stronger in the playoffs. I don't know which team can stop them."

"Anyway, the Nets have no hope. They are so bad. It is unimaginable that their salary expenditure is much more than that of the Knicks."

How good is the Knicks' defense? The Nets' first two players shot less than [-]% from the field, and no one except Lopez exceeded [-]%.

They no longer play complicated tactics and put Bo Yang in the starting lineup, but there is still no solution.

In the final quarter, the Nets threw various three-pointers, but they just missed.

Losing again aggrieved, Nets fans yelled Hollins out of class after the game.

In terms of scolding the coach after losing, fans all over the world are like one family.

The media also ridiculed, "Deron played like an ordinary player but received the salary of a superstar."

Losing two games in a row, can the Nets count on home games?I'm afraid it will be difficult.

The two teams are too close, and the Knicks players will not feel tired when they go to the home court of the Nets.

Let alone the Nets now, it is very difficult for them not to be swept.

In the third game, the Nets started off well, but Deron continued to suffer.

Deron's precipitous decline has nothing to do with age or injuries, he indulged himself.

In the regular season, he may still be able to gain some presence on the weak chickens. In the playoffs, when he meets a strong defensive team like the Knicks, Lowry's strength is not bad, and Deron has nothing to do.

(End of this chapter)