God's hand behind the scenes

Chapter 214 Playoff Situation

Although Chang Wei doesn't intend to change jobs in the short term, McGrady's appearance is still beneficial. At least it has helped Chang Wei establish enough authority in the 76ers.As an idol star of the league's new generation, McGrady has been admired by many players, including some 76ers players.As for a player like Iverson who is also at the top of the league, he also has a deep fear of McGrady, because he knows that it is difficult for him to beat the opponent in a one-on-one situation.

In this way, the 76ers' players implemented Chang Wei's training plan more thoroughly. Many people believed that Chang Wei used a similar training plan to train McGrady into a top star.Although they don't expect to be able to reach the sky in one step, it is also good to improve their own strength. McGrady's performance undoubtedly endorsed Chang Wei's ability. He told everyone with his own experience that Chang Wei is very good at player training. Yes, as long as you follow him, you will have meat to eat.

It is reasonable to say that in the second half of every season, the players will always have one or another trough, but the 76ers are still making great strides. The reason is very simple. Everyone is very enthusiastic about Chang Wei's training, which indirectly leads to their morale. At a relatively high level, it is logical to continue to lead the East.

There are many teams in the NBA who like to make a sudden effort after the All-Star weekend, and there are indeed a few teams that have achieved success in this way.But this year's strategy is basically ineffective in the East. The lead of the 76ers is too large. Basically, as long as they don't suddenly lose their standards, the Eastern regular season championship is basically a certainty.At present, they are far ahead with a gap of 5 wins, and some media have already given them the title of Eastern Conference champion in advance.

The Pacers, who ranked second in the first half of the season, have not recovered since losing the game against the 76ers, but they have not regained their original ambitions.In addition, their lineup structure is unreasonable. After several consecutive defeats, they have been surpassed by juniors, and they are currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference.On the contrary, the Bucks led by the three muskets and Chang Wei's proud disciple Tim Thomas fully demonstrated the strength of the newborn calf, and has already rushed to the second place in the East.

The third and fourth are the two teams that played a classic defensive battle in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season-the Heat and the Knicks.Of course, their ability to rank in this position also shocked the eyes of the ground. The Heat lost their most powerful inside barrier Mourning, and the Knicks sent away the team soul Ewing last summer and used the 1996 No. [-] pick Camby took his place.But I didn't expect these two teams to play a very impressive performance, firmly guarding the top four in the Eastern Conference.

Followed by the Raptors, led by the cousins ​​of Tracy McGrady and Carter, is second only to the 15ers among the 76 teams in the Eastern Conference in terms of viewing. In addition, Antonio Davis in their team has just played on behalf of the Eastern Conference. In the All-Star Game, the 76ers can't match them in this aspect alone.The reason why this team only ranks fifth is largely because their age structure is unreasonable. Except for Carter and McGrady, the starting lineup is all uncles over the age of 30, or young people are passionate about taking the ball. Reckless, or the uncles are constantly running back and forth on the field and are panting tired. It is also normal for the team's record to fluctuate.

The last two teams are the Hornets and the Magic. The Hornets have Mashburn, one of the "Dallas 3Js" as their star, and they are supplemented by the backcourt of David Wesley and Baron Davis. The playoff ranks are no surprise.What really surprised Chang Wei was the Magic. In their previous life, they got out of the shadow of O'Neal's departure and Hill's serious injury after they won McGrady. Now McGrady is still in the Raptors. Le these two players, together with some outdated veterans, forced their way into the playoffs, which is admirable.Of course, Chang Wei is basically the only one who admires them. Others will only think that if the Magic can't make it to the playoffs after seeing their lineup, it can only prove that their head coach Rivers is not good enough. .

The ninth Celtics in the East and the tenth Pistons are already far behind the Magic. It can be said that if nothing else happens, the Eastern Conference playoff spots will be divided among these eight teams.Of course, judging from the current situation, there is basically no suspense for the 76ers to win the No. Almost have to face the 76ers in the first round.

Compared with the East, the playoff situation in the West is much more complicated.Of course, the Lakers led by the "OK combination" naturally occupy the top of the regular season record in the Western Conference as firmly as the 76ers, but their lead is not as big as the 76ers' vs. Bucks.Both the Spurs and the Kings are chasing after them. The Kings are 2.5 games behind them, and the Spurs are only 1 game behind. As long as the Lakers relax a little bit, the top spot in the West will be lost Let people.

Not only that, the Mavericks in fourth place are not much different from the Jazz in fifth place. They are only 0.5 wins away from the Kings in third place. It can be said that as long as one of the teams suddenly falls behind, the playoffs The home field advantage was wiped out.In addition to the fierce competition for the top four places, there are also many teams eyeing for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference. Currently ranked eighth in the Western Conference is Francis and Mobley, the Rockets led by a pair of backcourts. Olajuwon, who was in the decline of his career, is still on the team, but their lead is not enough to guarantee a secure playoff berth.

The Timberwolves and the Supersonics have been coveting behind them for a long time, especially the Timberwolves. Recently, they are in excellent form under the leadership of Garnett. After a wave of three consecutive victories, the gap has been narrowed to 1.5 wins.Although the Supersonics are still three games away from the Rockets, no one knows whether they can catch up in the last dozen or twenty games. Three wins is not an insurmountable gap. May be pulled down by one of them.

Although the leader will be very tired, it is difficult for the 76ers to feel the pressure from the team behind them if they lead too much. What the 76ers players have to do every day is to train and compete step by step, and strive to win every victory. The release of water is completely out of Brown's consideration.

(End of this chapter)