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Chapter 143 Advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals (Playing the Pistons)
the next day.

Kidd's injury came out.

It is serious and requires surgery.

In an instant, the hearts of New Jersey fans broke down.

If Kidd is not there, how bad the Nets are can be seen in the last 3 minutes of the last game.

Miami fans can rejoice.

Even some extreme fans launched an attack on the Internet: "Injuries are also part of the game."

This sentence was said by Kenyon Martin before G3.

At that time, Cato was absent due to injury, and the Heat lost two games in a row, and it seemed that they were going to be swept away.

Martin released this sentence in front of the media, which angered the Miami fans.

But now, it's the Nets' turn.

Miami fans can use this phrase to mock the Nets as much as they want.

This is really the way of heaven and reincarnation, who will the heavens spare!

"Kidd is the retribution for Martin's bad mouth, he deserves it!"

"I want to see how the Nets deal with injuries!"

"Kidd's left knee couldn't have been broken by Martin."

……

Martin, was scolded miserably.

But one day later, news came out of New Jersey: Kidd will play with injuries!
This news greatly boosted the morale of the Nets.

5 month 20 day.

At the American Airlines Center Arena, the tiebreaker started.

Kidd really appeared on the starting list.

The two sides are still familiar starting lineups.

The Heat are ready.

But they didn't expect that Kidd's performance was very bad. He made 8 of 0 shots and 5 turnovers.

Thinking about it the other way around, it makes sense.

Although Kidd played, he was seriously injured after all, so it's no wonder he's in good condition.

Section I, 25:16.

The Heat led by 9 points.

The Nets in the second quarter were even worse.

At halftime, 56:30.

The Heat won by 26 points at halftime.

Kidd made 8 of 0 shots and 5 turnovers throughout the first half. His state was very bad.

Coach Frank took a look and decided not to let Kidd play in the second half.

In the end, 110:82.

The Heat beat the Nets by 28 points and won the tiebreaker.

The curse that every master must lose has been broken.

With a big score of 4 to 3, the Heat advanced smoothly to the Eastern Conference finals.

In Li Lei's rookie season, he reached the Eastern Conference Finals.

这一轮系列赛，李磊场均砍下19.3分5.8篮板2.8助攻2.8抢断2.1盖帽，是热火队第一得分点。

The numbers continue to climb.

常规赛，李磊15.2分3.6篮板2.5助攻2.5抢断2.0盖帽，投篮命中率49.2%，三分球命中率48.8%。

第一轮，李磊16.9分4.8篮板2.6助攻2.3抢断2助攻，投篮命中率51.2%，三分球命中率49.9%。

第二轮，李磊19.3分5.8篮板2.8助攻2.8抢断2.1盖帽，投篮命中率51.6%，三分球命中率60.9%。

His performance won praise from all media.

The playoffs are the real stage for stars.

Li Lei has proven himself.

During the handshake ceremony after the game, Martin refused to shake hands with Li Lei.

His dislike for Li Lei was written all over his face.

Li Lei didn't take it seriously: this is Kenyon Martin.

Although I can't afford to lose, I dare to love and hate, and I am not hypocritical.

The story of the two of them is destined to continue.

And Kidd left the court early in the name of injury.

Instead, Jefferson and Li Lei embraced warmly: "Brother, I am proud of your performance, and I hope you can go further."

Jefferson spoke with particular sincerity.

That's what most black people don't like acting.

If he likes you, he will treat you very well; if he doesn't like you, he won't even hide it.

……

At the same time, other group duels also ended one after another.

The Pistons beat the Pacers 4-2.

The Lakers beat the Spurs 4-2.

The Timberwolves beat the Kings 4-3.

在森林狼、国王的抢七大战里，加内特狂砍32分21篮板2助攻4抢断5盖帽，并且在最后时刻封盖了布拉德米勒的投篮，帮助森林狼83：80击败了国王队。

So far, the list of East and West Finals has been released.

West: Lakers vs Timberwolves.

Super F4 hit the three-headed monster.

East: Pistons vs Heat.

Team basketball collides with team basketball.

On the night of the game, Li Lei received a call from Yao Ming.

"Stone, awesome! He made it to the division finals in the first season."

Li Lei laughed loudly: "It's average, it's the third in the world!"

When communicating with fellow villagers in private, Li Lei completely let go.

Yao Ming scolded: "I'm going to scare you. You have to play hard in the Eastern Conference finals. The whole team of our national team wants to watch your game. Don't be too nervous and make a three-point shot."

Li Lei responded with a smile: "Impossible! I am the league's top scorer!"

Hahaha!
Listening to Li Lei bragging, the two laughed together.

After laughing, Yao Ming suddenly became depressed and let out a long sigh.

Hey!
"If only you stayed with the Mosaic team, we can also reach the Western Conference Finals."

Yao Ming said.

Li Lei said with a smile: "Don't think too much, your opponent in the first round is the Lakers, and I can't beat you."

On the other end of the phone, when Li Lei couldn't see him, Yao Ming shook his head and said seriously, "There is a real chance."

"You don't know, although O'Neal is still very dominant, but his ability has dropped a lot compared to last year. And compared to the three consecutive championships, O'Neal has a lot less fighting spirit and doesn't want to win so much."

It is human nature to win and be proud.

O'Neill has become famous, and his desire for victory will naturally decline.

Moreover, O'Neal has already started to go downhill. He only scored in his early 20s during the regular season. Everyone can see that O'Neal is getting old.

Li Lei can understand.

"Kobe, Malone, and Payton are full of fighting spirit."

"But Ma Long is 40 years old, and there are still potential injuries."

"Peyton is really bad. He was blown away by Boss F. He couldn't keep up at all."

"And Kobe, this year... you know, he has been flying between Denver and Los Angeles. He has hardly received systematic training, and his state is not as good as last season."

"The most important thing is that Kobe doesn't play on O'Neal's side. There is no cooperation between the two. It is obvious that they want to fight for the boss. Malone and Kobe don't talk. It is said that it is because of Vanessa... Anyway, The Lakers locker room is a mess."

Listening to Yao Ming's analysis, Li Lei really felt that there was a chance.

Is the Lakers locker room in such a mess?

Yao Ming added: "I'm not the only one who said this. Everyone in the team thinks that you can eliminate the Lakers [-]% of the time. Because of this, Morey was scolded by Alexander. Damn it, put you The trade was gone, and a bunch of junk was exchanged. Ellis and Carter could barely play, and Jim Jackson was blown away by Kobe! If it were you, not to mention defending Kobe, at least you can limit it."

Yao Ming spoke clearly with resentment, and it seemed that he was also dissatisfied with Morey.

Before the 03 draft, Morey hinted to Yao Ming that the team would choose Li Lei.

Morey also asked Yao Ming's team to help Alexander develop the Chinese market.

As a result, as soon as the market developed, Morey told Yao Ming: They selected Li Lei, but they traded again.

Morey told Yao Ming: Li Lei is not suitable for the Mosaic team, and Li Lei's strength has not yet reached the level of playing in the NBA.

Yao Ming was very angry at that time: Do you think I am a fool?
Didn't reach the NBA level, why did the Heat want him?
Not suitable for the Mosaic team, why did you choose him?

This is obviously Morey's excuse.

But Li Lei finally entered the NBA, and considering the harmony of the team, Yao Ming endured it.

But now seeing Li Lei playing so well and reaching the division finals in his rookie season, Yao Ming couldn't help it anymore.

Li Lei comforted me a lot.

In the end, he couldn't hold back and asked, "The whole team doesn't like Morey, why don't you fire him?"

Yao Ming said helplessly, "The boss likes it!"

"Although the team lost money, they also gave away Cato's rubbish contract, which can save a lot of money!"

Li Lei smiled: "You bosses and general manager assistants are a perfect match. One wants to save money, the other knows how to save money, but neither of you knows how to run a team."

On the other end of the phone, Yao Ming stuck out his tongue: You are also a perfect match, you are more stingy than them, the three of you are more suitable.

Of course, Yao Ming didn't say this out loud.

Finally, Yao Ming told Li Lei a secret that was not a secret.

Alexander wanted to squeeze out general manager Dawson.

Even though Alexander gave Dawson an indefinite contract, he was very afraid of Dawson, the veteran of the team, and thought he had too much power to speak.

It's just that Dawson has worked for the team for decades and is deeply ingrained in the hearts of Houston fans, and Alexander dare not dismiss him explicitly.

Morey is the tool man Alexander used to suppress Dawson, a dog.

……

5 month 22 day.

Eastern Conference Finals G1 kicks off.

The Heat won 57 games in the regular season and the Pistons 54.

So the Heat still have home court advantage in this round.

G1 starts in Miami.

(End of this chapter)