NBA’s aging star system

After Booker fell into despair, the game was actually over. After all, the leading stars had surrendered and it was of no use no matter how hard the others tried.

In the next few rounds of the third quarter, Booker's consecutive shots basically ended in strikes, and Booker even gradually lost the courage to take shots.

Halfway through the third quarter, the point difference inevitably widened again, reaching 28 points.

At this time, Walton took advantage of the dead ball opportunity to replace Su Tian and others, allowing George to lead a group of substitutes.

Just when Suns fans thought that the Suns could catch up with the score again, Booker unexpectedly sat on the bench and chose not to play again.

At this time, Monty looked at Booker in front of him and was very helpless.

"Devin, you are the team's number one scoring point. If you lose the courage to play against the Lakers, then we really have no chance of winning."

Unexpectedly, Booker just laughed softly and said: "We are actually destined to lose a long time ago, aren't we? These struggles are actually meaningless, they are just for the management and fans to see."

Booker's words immediately silenced Monty.

So the Suns' lineup at this time was very strange. There was no Paul or Booker, but there was Bridges and Ayton.

Facing this group of young players without Paul's leadership, George said there was no pressure.

Immediately afterwards, George led the team to score consecutively, and the young people of the Suns had no resistance at all.

At the end of the third quarter, the score difference reached more than 30 points as expected.

"I think this point difference, for the Suns, there should be no need to resist." Barkley said.

"Although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that with this point difference, if they face the Lakers in the fourth quarter, the Suns will only get one result, and that is a disastrous defeat." Kenny Smith echoed.

At this time, there was silence on the Suns' bench.

Monty looked at Booker, then turned to look at Paul. Both of them lowered their heads and wiped sweat without speaking.

After much thought, Monty finally decided to take down the entire main lineup and all substitute players in the fourth quarter, and the Suns raised their flag and admitted defeat.

Walton initially arranged a regular lineup, but after the fourth quarter started and saw the Suns' lineup, he immediately made substitutions and adjusted all the starting lineups, and the game completely entered garbage time.

"Charles, the Western Conference Finals and the Eastern Conference Finals entered garbage time at the same time. This should be rare in the history of the NBA, right?" Kenny Smith said.

"How should I put it, there are still many such situations, but they are not that common. I can only say that the gap between strength and weakness this year is too obvious." Barkley said.

"Not only that, so far, the Lakers still maintain an undefeated record in the playoffs. This is the third season that the Lakers have been undefeated in the playoffs. It depends on whether the Lakers can still maintain 4-0 in the finals. A sweeping gesture."

As Barkley and Kenny Smith talked, the game gradually came to an end.

At the end of the game, the Lakers won the game 121-90. The score difference of more than 30 points also showed that between the Suns and the Lakers, not only was there a gap in the starting lineup, but there was still a big gap in the bench lineup.

After the game, Su Tian came to the technical stage and hugged Booker, Paul and others goodbye.

"Dewen, actually you have performed very well. Don't doubt yourself. In fact, you are already very good." Su Tian patted Booker on the back and said.

Booker did not speak, but smiled bitterly.

"Su, you are really good. I hope you can continue to win the championship this year and win the three consecutive championships." Paul was obviously quicker to adjust than Booker and stepped forward to talk to Su Tian.

"Chris, don't worry, I will bring your strength and work hard together." Su Tian said with a smile.

In competitive sports, the right to speak belongs to the winner. As long as you can win the final victory, no matter what you say, it is right.

Weakness is the original sin.

After hugging the Suns goodbye, Su Tian followed the players back to the locker room. After quickly finishing, Su Tian followed Walton to the post-game interview.

"Su, the Lakers have completed a 4-0 sweep. What do you think of your next opponent?"

"Su, what do you think of Booker's performance in this series? Did it meet your expectations?"

"Sue, what do you think of the Eastern Conference finals? Who do you think is more likely to advance?"

"Coach Walton, how do you handle the relationship with the team's star? Do you have any better experience?"

As soon as Wharton and Su Tian arrived at the interview site, they immediately aroused questions from reporters.

After maintaining order, the two began to answer these questions one by one.

"There is no doubt that Booker himself is still very good, but he did not perform well in this round. I believe he will definitely grow and improve next season."

"It's hard to tell for the Eastern Conference finals yet. I can only say that both teams have a 50% chance of advancing."

Walton on the side also began to answer reporters' questions.

"How to handle the relationship with players is a required course for a head coach, especially the head star, because this is the cornerstone of the team, and you must ensure that the team is moving forward on the right path. This is very challenging. The coach’s communication skills, I think this should also be a lesson that head coaches who want to win championships must learn.”

Although the reporter's question was relatively obscure, Walton also accurately captured that it was an eye-opener for Suns head coach Monty.

Naturally, Wharton also heard the rumors about the discord between the generals within the Suns. Although he didn't know whether it was true or not, it would work if there was a date or no date.

After dealing with these reporters, Su Tian could finally go home and rest for two days.

There have only been two games in the Eastern Conference Finals, and the score is still tied at 1-1, so it will take a lot of time for the Eastern Conference to get a result.

Naturally, the Lakers will not arrange all training during this period, but will give everyone two days off to rest and recuperate.

On June 6, the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals began.

This game was played at the home court of the Eagles.

Because the two teams had a 1-1 draw in the previous two games, this game is very important to both sides and can be regarded as a turning point in the game.

In this game, the two sides still chose the previous starting lineup.

Jrue Holiday, Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Tucker, Lopez.

Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kevin Huerter, Collins, Capela.

And Su Tian also stayed in front of the TV on time to watch this game.

Soon the game started, Capela took the lead to seize the right to attack, and Trae Young took the ball and advanced to the frontcourt.

The Hawks seemed to be well prepared. As soon as Trae Young advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, the rest of the Hawks immediately started tactical movement.

The Hawks' tactical movement came quickly, and Trae Young quickly passed the ball to Bogdanovic who ran out of the open space.