Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 471 Rest assured, I will not embarrass Los Angeles
The game was still going on, so it was not suitable for Yuan Qingshan and Paul to talk too much on the court, Yuan Qingshan patted him on the back, and then returned to his bench.

The next 8 minutes of the game is also the Clippers' last 8 minutes of the season.

It went by very fast.

The moment the whistle sounded at the end of the game, the Staples Center was boiling, and the Lakers fans began to celebrate the team's promotion.

Then there was endless applause. Lakers fans and Clippers fans thanked the Clippers for their dedication this season.

The cameraman pointed the camera at every player of the Clippers. When Paul appeared on the four huge screens above the field, the audience applauded again.

The game is over and the two teams are going to say hello.

Paul hugged Yuan Qingshan tightly.

"Yuan Qingshan, listen, you have to take my share and keep going, the finals, the finals!"

Yuan Qingshan was taller than Paul, he touched his head and said, "I promise you, I won't embarrass Los Angeles!"

Post-match interview.

The Clippers were a little sad. After being eliminated, Paul's eyes were so depressed that the reporters couldn't bear to ask any more questions.

Rivers took most of the questions with interest, thanked the Clippers for their hard work from the management to the staff, and then looked forward to the future symbolically. After all, they got a high-value draft pick in the Griffin trade.

Paul sat next to Rivers, and it was not a pleasant feeling to hear this. If the team hadn't traded Griffin away in February, the Clippers would definitely have a chance to fight the Lakers.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

The reporter asked: "Chris, it is said that the team is about to start rebuilding. Will you use your only few years of peak time to accompany the team rebuilding?"

Paul was stunned by the reporter's question, and Rivers quickly grabbed the microphone: "Miss, I think your question is a bit impolite. We are in the press conference of the playoffs. The playoffs are the stage for the strong. Do you think it is appropriate to discuss the topic of rebuilding with a strong team?"

The young reporter stuck out her tongue and obediently passed the microphone to someone else. Her question did not receive a positive response.

And Paul is also asking himself in his heart at this moment: How much do I want the floor of the Western Conference Finals?

Maybe when it comes to summer, there will be many variables. The Clippers will definitely make good use of the picks in their hands, and they will definitely become active in the trading market. Then there may be a chance to make some plans for themselves.

The Lakers' press conference was filled with joy.

After breaking into the second round without any effort for two consecutive years, people can now say that this Lakers team is a real strong team.

The elimination of the Trail Blazers last year and the Clippers this year all looked more than adequate.

Paul George, Towns, Whiteside, Murray, none of these people could steal Yuan Qingshan's limelight. According to the media, Yuan Qingshan is the well-deserved core and leader of this Lakers team!
Questions from reporters: "Yuan Qingshan, your next opponent will be between the Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz. Are you ready?"

Yuan Qingshan replied: "Of course, whether it is the Rockets or the Jazz, we have the confidence to defeat them."

Reporter: "You seem more confident in this year's playoffs than last year. Why?"

Yuan Qingshan: "Because this team is more talented and more united. This year's new additions Paul and Jamal have helped us a lot. It is because of them that the Lakers can pass the round so smoothly."

Another reporter asked: "Currently, the Rockets are leading the Jazz 3-0. If you have to face the Rockets in the next round, do you have any good tactics to target?"

Walton replied: "Guard Harden."

Reporter: "And then?"

Walton continued: "Protect Harden."

The reporter laughed and asked again: "Is there anything else?"

Wharton said seriously: "Prevent Harden."

The reporter was helpless and said, "Okay, who are you going to send to guard James Harden?"

Wharton pretended to be mysterious and said: "It may be Yuan Qingshan, it may be Murray, or it may be Paul. Who knows, let's see who maintains a good state then."

Reporter: "Isn't it a waste to let Yuan Qingshan focus on the defensive end?"

Wharton nodded: "Yes, it is a waste, but as long as we can prevent Harden, we will kill the Rockets."

A Los Angeles local reporter interjected: "Don't forget that the Rockets still have Griffin. If the Clippers hadn't traded away Griffin, they might not have lost so badly."

At this time, Towns, who was sitting on the far right, couldn't help it anymore and said, "Are you a Griffin fan?"

The reporter smiled and shook his head: "I'm a fan of Yuan Qingshan."

In short, the Lakers' press conference ended in a relaxed atmosphere.

Successfully passed the first round, and the fourth game between the Rockets and the Jazz has not yet been played, so the Lakers have plenty of time to rest and adjust, and Walton gave the team a holiday according to management.

Yuan Qingshan returned to Zijin Villa and called the news page from the system.

The Warriors currently lead 3-0, and the fourth game will be played tomorrow night.

The Thunder led the Spurs 3 to 1. Westbrook averaged a triple-double and averaged 12 assists per game.

The Cavaliers swept the Pistons and sent Drummond to fish. They are the second team after the Lakers to enter the next round of the series early.

The Celtics led the Bucks 3-1. After Antetokounmpo sprained his ankle that time, he never played again, basically declaring that his playoff journey ended early.

How many people feel sorry for this rising star who often puts a smile on his lips.

The Wizards led by Wall lead the Raptors 3-0. Wall is almost playing in Westbrook's way, leading by a big score and coming to the match point ahead of time, but his physical strength is seriously overdrawn.

The Heat also came to the match point, and the Pacers had no way to fight back. After tomorrow night's game, the Heat will become the next Eastern Conference team to enter the second round.

Among the teams in the Western Conference, the Warriors and the Lakers played the most easily. In the eyes of the fans of the home team, they basically entered the second round with a fight.

The Cavaliers and the Heat in the East are relatively strong. LeBron James averaged less than 30 minutes per game in the first round. Tyronn Lue is still stubbornly not letting James play more, and he must keep his physical fitness no matter what.

James is also very helpless, he can obviously average 40 minutes per game.

The Heat relied entirely on Wade and Bosh. Howard was a bit awkward in the playoffs. The Heat didn't have any tactics to attack the inside. Howard was unwilling to pick and roll or do dirty work, so his effect was not obvious. Of course, it was still useful against Turner and his ilk.

The situation is basically clear. The most likely candidates for the second round in the West are the Warriors, Lakers, Rockets and Thunder.The high probability that the East can enter the second round is the Cavaliers, Heat, Wizards and Celtics.

(End of this chapter)