basketball task

Chapter 321 Finals

Sweeping the Bulls youth team in the first round, sweeping the Celtics without Garnett in the second round, and sweeping James' Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Channing and Yao Ming teamed up to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to 12 consecutive victories in the playoffs , representing the Eastern Conference to advance to the finals first.

打出12胜0负的战绩后，NBA历史上只有1989年和2001年的洛杉矶湖人能和费城相比，费城76人队是NBA历史上第三支能横扫所有对手进入总决赛的球队。

However, the previous two Lakers only played 11 games, because the first round of the playoffs had been five games and three wins, and it was not changed to seven games and four wins until 2003.

Both the 1989 and 2001 Lakers lost in the first game of the finals. The 1989 Lakers were swept by the Detroit Pistons because of injuries to Magic Johnson and Byron Scott; Allen Iverson was caught off guard, but then won 2001 games in a row and won the championship with the best record in history of 4 wins and 15 loss.

Three days later, news came from the West that the Los Angeles Lakers finally won the San Antonio Spurs after six fierce battles. Since Gasol joined, they have reached the Finals for two consecutive years.

After the two sides simply rested for a few days, Channing and Kobe will join forces on the stage of the finals.

The Chinese fans were going crazy with happiness, and they didn't get to see the long-awaited 23VS24 with their own eyes, but the match between the Chinese double star moneymaker and the American Kobe Gasol was obviously more eye-catching.

"The young Philadelphia 76ers have become the biggest dark horse of this season. They hope to surpass the historical record and create the only undefeated record in history to win the championship!"

"But the premise is that they must beat the Los Angeles Lakers! Otherwise, everything is empty talk!"

Before the finals, the media seized the time to build momentum, especially in China. Regardless of whether they like basketball or not, they are waiting to watch the NBA Finals these days. After all, this is a contest between Chinese stars and American stars. Regardless of winning or losing, at least it proves that we Chinese are really good at playing basketball!
In addition to the nationally sensational Chinese fans, the neutral fans who watched the excitement, and the Lakers fans who thought they were sure of winning, Philadelphia fans also spontaneously organized and cheered for the team in various ways.

After all, the last time Philadelphia reached the finals was in the distant 2001, and eight full years have passed.

Eight years ago, Allen Iverson, the son of the unstoppable Philadelphia, led the Philadelphia team to defeat the mighty Lakers in the first game of the finals, and also broke the undefeated gold of the OK combination in the playoffs. Glory, Philadelphia fans are still talking about it.

Eight years later, Philadelphia rose again, but no one expected that the leading figures turned out to be two Chinese from the other side of the ocean.

One is the No. 2002 pick in [-], the invincible center in today's league - Yao Ming;

One is the 2007 lottery pick, the super-pointer Channing who keeps pace with Kobe Wade.

What's more, it is exactly the same as eight years ago, and the opponent is still the mighty Zijin Lakers!
After all, can the team led by Chen Ning and Yao Ming cross the threshold that they failed to cross eight years ago?Philly fans are desperate for answers.

The major media began to hype, warming up for the finals.Everyone believed that the ratings of this finals would be astonishing because of the gimmicks.

The New York Times stated: "No matter which team wins the championship, it will make history. Kobe needs to prove himself after leaving O'Neal, Gasol needs to atone for the weakness of last year's finals, Channing and Yao Ming need to prove that Chinese stars are the core players. The team can win the championship as well.”

The media also raised a question: "If the Lakers win the championship, Kobe will hold 4 championship rings, and his number of championship rings will be equal to that of O'Neal. So, Kobe or O'Neal, who has a higher historical status? "

If he wins the championship this year, can it help Kobe surpass O'Neal in history?Fans started discussions around this hot topic.

It is said that it must be surpassed. Although the number of rings is the same, Kobe's one was obtained as the boss after leaving O'Neal, while O'Neal's fourth was obtained by Wade's side as the second in command. The importance cannot be the same And language.

It is also said that it is impossible to surpass. Although the number of rings is the same, O'Neal is the absolute leader in the early three consecutive championships. Kobe is only the second in command at best. Unless Kobe can continue to win the championship in the future, O'Neal still has to overwhelm Bryant head.

There are also Philadelphia fans who asked Channing what he thinks on the Internet. Channing, hehe, he will not let such a thing happen. He is determined to win this finals. Kobe should stay under O'Neal obediently Bar.

The first game of the Finals will start soon. Since Philadelphia’s record in the regular season is better than that of the Lakers, the home court for the first game is at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. It's their best sixth man.

Before the start of the game, CCTV Sports Channel specially sent Zhang Weiping and another beautiful commentator to enter the Philadelphia locker room together to conduct a simple exclusive interview with Yao Ming and Chan Ning.

"Hello Dayao, hello Channing, we meet again. About half a year ago, before the opening game of this season, we met here. I remember that you two were full of confidence in this season. Now that you have reached the finals, you can say It is one step closer to the goal that you two predicted at the time. Regarding the upcoming finals, what do you two want to say to the Chinese fans?"

Dayao and Chan Ning spoke one after another in front of the camera. In addition to thanking the fans for their support as usual, both of them expressed their confidence in the championship and would give it their all and leave no regrets.

The Chinese have always been too reserved, especially in the sports circle where the slap in the face is prevalent. The stars are worried that they will be blackmailed if they talk too much.

But Chen Ning and Yao Ming didn't think too much about it. Although the Lakers are very strong and it's still unclear who will win, they must have the belief that they must win, and they must pass it on to every Chinese basketball fan through the national live broadcast.

After the interview, Zhang Weiping and the beautiful commentator left the locker room to prepare for the night's work, and Chan Ning also started to prepare for the night's game.

After taking a shower, Channing and Yao Ming encouraged each other before meeting other teammates. The two patted each other's chest to cheer and encourage each other.

"Chen Ning, I didn't expect your ideas during the Olympic Games to become a reality today. We two Chinese actually entered the finals hand in hand! It's all like a dream. I still don't dare believe!"

"I can't believe it either, but this is reality! Come on, we still have 4 games to play!"

(End of this chapter)