NBA’s aging star system

At the end of the game, the Bucks played normally in the fourth quarter and successfully defeated the Hawks.

118-107, the score difference is not big but it still maintains a double-digit score difference.

At this point, the Eastern Conference finals ended 4-2. The Bucks successfully advanced to the finals as everyone predicted. However, unlike everyone's predictions, Antetokounmpo did not become the key to the Bucks' victory.

In Game 32 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Middleton finally showed his ability as the second-best player. He scored 7 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and steals, becoming the best player in the game.

Lopez, who broke out in the last game, only scored 13 points and 6 rebounds this time, returning to normal levels, which further proves that the last game was an unexpected breakout.

In addition, Holiday also scored a near-triple-double of 27 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, and also had 4 steals and 2 blocks, contributing to his performance on both offense and defense.

The end of this game also means that the Lakers' opponent in the finals is completely determined to be the Bucks!

"Okay guys, our opponent is determined, and no doubt it is the Bucks. Next, our training must be more targeted." Walton said.

"I just don't know when Giannis will come back. If he can't play in the finals, it will undoubtedly be a lot easier." George said.

"Hahaha, don't think about good things like this. Giannis' injury is not that serious. It is estimated that he will be able to play normally in the first game of the finals." Thick Eyebrow said.

Su Tian also said at the side: "Don't think so much. Whether Giannis plays or not, we just need to be fully prepared. The Bucks will not be our opponent."

At this time, there are no problems within the Lakers. Everyone is united and heading towards three consecutive championships. At the same time, the discussion from the outside world has been overwhelming.

"Although the Bucks are okay in the Eastern Conference, they will definitely not be a match for the Lakers, and they are not even a match for the Clippers!"

"The Bucks will definitely not be a match for the Lakers if they fight hard, unless, unless he does some shady tricks."

"A dirty trick? A stepping-stone? Not really, this is the finals! And the opponent is Su! Su is not someone to be trifled with."

"Who knows if that Greek guy might be crazy."

"The Greeks are no match for Su, Su will kick his ass hard!"

"I think there is a high probability that the Lakers will continue to go 4-0. The Lakers are too strong, just like a bug in the NBA game."

With everyone's various discussions, the time came two days later.

July 7, Staples Arena, Game 7 of the Finals.

Antetokounmpo made his expected comeback, and the Bucks brought out the entire starting lineup.

Holiday, Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Tucker, Lopez.

The Lakers naturally have a normal starting lineup.

Brunson, Su Tian, ​​George, Kuzma, thick eyebrows.

"Okay audience friends, now the first game of the finals is about to start. We can see that the starting players on both sides have come to the field, and Giannis has also returned. Let's see who will win first in the first game. First point.”

With Kenny Smith's commentary, the first game began.

Nongmei and Lopez stood in the center circle. As the referee threw the ball up, Nongmei was the first to touch the basketball.

George stepped forward to grab the ball and passed it to Brunson.

Brunson advanced to the frontcourt with the ball. Instead of rushing to attack, he waited for his teammates to get into position and then passed the ball to Su Tian.

Su Tian got the ball and faced Middleton who was defending him.

It has to be said that Middleton has good defensive ability, but on the stage of the finals, playing against Su Tian, ​​the current number one player, is still a bit unsatisfactory.

Su Tian first tested with three threats, and then immediately completed the breakthrough with an explosion.

However, the Bucks responded quickly. Seeing Su Tian's successful breakthrough, Antetokounmpo immediately stepped forward to help defend against double teams.

Obviously, the Bucks had practiced defending Su Tian and came up with help in a very timely manner.

But Su Tian didn't panic at all. He passed the ball very accurately to George who was cutting behind Antetokounmpo.

George received the ball and went straight to the basket, and scored a layup before Lopez came up to help defend.

When George, who easily hit the ball, returned to defense, he found Su Tian and gave him a high-five to celebrate.

"Nice pass mate."

"You entered beautifully too!"

The Lakers easily scored the first goal at the beginning, giving the game a good start.

The ball was transferred and it was the Bucks' turn to attack. Holiday advanced to the frontcourt with the ball and passed the ball directly to Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo got the ball, faced George's defense, and reached out to call Lopez to step forward to pick and roll.

With the help of the pick and roll, Antetokounmpo directly started his big stride breakthrough, taking three steps and two steps to break towards the basket.

Although George turned around very quickly to pursue, he was still a little slower. However, the Lakers also did their homework in advance, and the thick eyebrows were waiting near the free throw line.

As soon as Antetokounmpo broke through George's defense, he was immediately double-teamed by Big Eyebrow's defense. However, due to the defensive pressure of Big Eyebrow, Antetokounmpo couldn't find a suitable opportunity to pass the ball, so he could only rush against the defense while rushing. Go to the basket.

After arriving at the basket, Antetokounmpo collected the ball and started for a layup. The thick eyebrows saw the right moment and took off at the same time as Antetokounmpo. The two tall men started a duel in the air.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is also considered capable. He still found space to shoot under such circumstances, but he could only barely make a layup.

boom--

The trajectory of the basketball shot was on the right track, but the force was a little stronger. Antetokounmpo successfully made a shot.

Kuzma on the side was already ready. He immediately stepped forward to collect the rebound and quickly passed the ball to Su Tian.

After receiving the ball, Su Tian wanted to immediately turn around and start a fast break, but Middleton and Holiday came towards Su Tian at the same time. Seeing this, Su Tian passed the ball again to Brunson who was running in front. .

Brunson accelerated and ran two steps to catch the ball. There was no one around him, so he ran directly towards the front basket and made an easy layup.

4-0

"The Lakers scored 4 points in a row at the beginning. It seems that the tone of this game has been basically set. It depends on whether the Bucks can catch up with the Lakers." Barkley said.

Although Barkley is a little biased towards the Lakers, Barkley is right about what he said. The tone of this game has been set. It depends on how the Bucks respond.

The ball was given to the Bucks again at this time, and it was Holiday who still held the ball and passed it to Antetokounmpo.

Because the Bucks' second-in-command Middleton and Su Tian are facing each other, they are basically locked up. If the Bucks want to break the game, they will have to look for it from Antetokounmpo and others.

Antetokounmpo still relied on the pick-and-roll to break through this time, but because Antetokounmpo's purpose from the beginning this time was to pass the ball, he found a good opportunity to pass the ball and immediately passed the ball to Holiday outside the three-point line.

Holiday caught the ball and shot a three-pointer directly.

Brunson is limited by his height and is not very effective at defending shots.

Swah——

Holiday hit a three-pointer.

4-3

"Okay, the Bucks have responded, but if the Bucks want to overtake the score, they have to work harder." Barkley said.