ace marshal

Chapter 1142 Preparing for the Semifinals

The first round of the playoffs is already half over.

In the west, the Thunder eliminated the defending champion Lakers 4:2. Their opponents are the Grizzlies and Spurs who are about to have a tiebreaker.

The Clippers, who have already eliminated the Nuggets, are also waiting for the winner between the Mavericks and the Trail Blazers.

Although the opponent has not been determined yet, the Clippers' preparations are still very systematic.

There are not only tactical drills, but also video analysis.

Of course, there is also the chicken soup moment of head coach Lan Shengli.

"You also know that the Lakers were eliminated last night, and now our Clippers represent Los Angeles, and are the only team representing Los Angeles~!!"

"In the past few years in Los Angeles, we were under the pressure of the Lakers, and we were all running with us, but now we have a chance to fully represent Los Angeles, and we have a chance to turn around~!!, a Don’t have the opportunity to be suppressed by the Lakers~!!!, we are the only hope for Los Angeles~!!!, we are the focus of Los Angeles, we will take advantage of the opportunity of the next semifinals, continue to play a strong performance, let the Los Angeles people, Americans, people all over the world know that the Clippers are now a better Los Angeles team than the Lakers~!!!”

Lan Shengli spoke to the players, encouraging them.

The signal conveyed by these words is that the Clippers will take advantage of the opportunity of the Lakers being eliminated to regain the Los Angeles market.

Although this sounds unbelievable, as long as the Clippers can keep winning in the playoffs, it will definitely be possible.

Especially for Los Angeles fans, today's Clippers team is full of vigor and vitality, and it is indeed very "fan-attractive".

"Okay~!!, everyone, let's practice~!!, just talking and not practicing fake moves, as long as we are fully prepared, no matter who the opponent is, I believe we can win the series~!!"

Inspired by Lan Shengli, the training began.

The day's training ended quickly. At [-]:[-] in the evening, everyone gathered in the video room, waiting for the sixth game between the Mavericks and the Trail Blazers.

"While watching the game, you must pay more attention to the players you may face in the future. This is very important~!"

Lan Shengli reminded everyone.

"Shooting guard from UW, No. 7, Brandon Roy~!!!"

"Yeah~!!!"

While talking, the Rose Garden Arena here has already begun to introduce players to play.

In the previous fourth game, Roy, who scored 18 points in the final quarter to help the team win the game, was cheered like a tsunami as soon as he came out.

"If it wasn't for the injury, Roy might have contributed a more exciting performance, and it is precisely because of the injury that Roy now feels a little more like a tragic hero~!"

Lan Shengli looked at Roy who came to the field and sighed.

"Once known as the second guard in the Western Conference after Kobe Bryant, now it's really one game less. According to his knee Fuwa injury, I won't even be surprised if he announces his retirement~!! "

Lan Shengli continued to sigh.

"But no matter what, Roy has dedicated his all to this team, and that's enough~"

Lan Shengli nodded and continued to think.

"Portland is really a sad city. The former Oden and the current Roy are all suffering from injuries and did not perform at their best~"

Here Harper also sighed.

"So let's say~, the biggest enemy of a player may really be injuries~!"

Taylor on the side also sighed.

While talking, the game has already started.

Perhaps because of the impact of injuries and the consumption of physical energy, Roy didn't have too many ball-catching offenses after the start, but just transmitted the ball, and didn't have too many breakthroughs or singles.

"Swipe~!!!"

"Swipe~!!!"

On the contrary, power forward Aldridge played very resolutely. Facing Nowitzki, Aldridge took advantage of his footsteps and hit two consecutive mid-range jumpers.

"Defense~!!"

"Defense~!!"

The shouts of the Rose Garden arena are still very fanatical, and the Mavericks also let Nowitzki single Adelaide in a tit-for-tat manner.

Nowitzki also relied on his own footsteps to change, single-playing Adelaide.

"Click~!!, Swipe~!!"

The mid-range "Golden Rooster Independent" rebound shot can be hit steadily.

"Swipe~!!!"

The counter-chasing three-pointer is also hollow into the frame.

Coupled with Peja's three-pointer, Kidd's organization in series, Marion and Chandler's defense, the Mavericks quickly took advantage of the field.

"Roy seems to have used up all the fuel in the fuel tank~!!"

Looking at Roy, who didn't play very well and was replaced soon, Harden sighed.

Perhaps also as a shooting guard, Harden can feel the helplessness of Roy.

After all, there are fewer people playing on the Blazers side, so the point difference was quickly widened by the Mavericks.

"The last time we fell behind was because of Roy's big explosion in the last quarter. This time, it seems difficult for Roy to turn the tide again. The Blazers are really in danger~"

Lan Shengli watched the game, shook his head and sighed.

In the following games, the Mavericks firmly held the advantage on the field and did not give the Blazers any chance.

"Pioneer, come on~!!"

"Pioneer, come on~!!"

Even if the team has no hope of winning, the Rose Garden Arena is still full of cheers.

The fans of "Tear City" will never give up their support for the team because the team loses.

There is a saying that is very suitable for this situation, "If you win, you will be crazy together, if you lose, you will bear together~!!"

In the end, the Mavericks won the sixth game and did not let the series return to Dallas, so they also defeated the Trail Blazers 4:2 and advanced to the Western Conference semifinals.

And their opponent in the semifinals is the Los Angeles Clippers led by Lan Shengli.

"Dallas Mavericks~!!, haha~, I already guessed it would be you~, come on~!!, I'm ready~!"

Lan Shengli looked at it, and said with a very resolute expression.

After watching the game, the players were about to leave the video hall.

"Everyone wait~!"

Here, Lan Shengli suddenly stood up and said.

It seems that Lan Shengli still has something to explain.

"Just like the result of the game, our opponent in the semifinals is the Mavericks, so from this moment on, our preparations for the semifinals will officially begin. After going back in a while, everyone should rest early~!!, to replenish energy, Tomorrow's training will be very hard and tiring, so everyone must be prepared~!!"

Lan Shengli reminded him.

Upon hearing this, the team members either waved or nodded, and left.

(End of this chapter)