NBA: This flower path is a bit strong.

The core players of the two teams are:

[Little Flying Squirrel] Damon Stoudemire has established himself as a core player and ace point guard in just two seasons in the league.

He is particularly good at fast-paced counterattacks, fast breaks and steals, and was nicknamed "Rhythm Accelerator" by [God]. It is almost fair to say that he reached his peak as soon as he debuted!

And [General] John Stockton was still playing as a substitute in his first two seasons in the league.

It was not until he changed his old club that he gradually showed his qualities as an assist king.

He has excellent ball control skills, accurate assists, and is good at steals. He is the type of person who has gradually grown from the bench and becomes more and more powerful as he gets older.

Similarly, this is also a confrontation between a new and old core players, 23-year-old Damon Stoudemire against 35-year-old John Stockton.

In addition, there is controversy over which of the two teams will win the championship.

In ESPN's prediction, the Raptors have a 60.4% chance of winning the championship and the Jazz have a 39.6% chance of winning the championship.

Before the game even started, ESPN gave the Raptors a thumbs up, which made Hua Dao sweat!

As for the media's idea of ​​stirring up trouble, it has already been realized!

The day after the Eastern Conference Finals ended, the Toronto media claimed that this finals would be a battle between new and old players.

The so-called change of dynasty is happening today!

"There is a famous saying among flower growers: I should step aside and let him stand out!" (stand out)

"This sentence also applies to the NBA!"

"Just as the Jazz eliminated the aging Mosaic trio, the Raptors eliminated the [God] who came down the mountain."

"Now it's the turn of the younger Raptors to eliminate the older Jazz."

"The significance of the emergence of the younger generation of players in the NBA is to make those old guys who have dominated the league for too long step down and make way for the wise ones!"

"Basketball needs the infusion of young blood, always!"

The sharp words were directed directly at the Jazz.

When the Salt Lake City media saw this, they were furious. Are they bullying our team because we have no players?

So that night a telegram was sent out, vigorously stating and advocating that "old ginger still has its spiciest qualities"!

"Young man, save your effort!"

"The Raptors have been on a roll this season, and it's time to pay the tuition!"

"Since the young Raptors didn't get lost in the Eastern Conference Finals, let them sink on a bigger stage!"

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The two teams, the two media and even the two cities had already started a verbal battle before the finals even started.

In short, no one is willing to submit to anyone else. We all have one head on two shoulders, so who is afraid of who?

NBA officials did not put a stop to this early warm-up and increasingly tense atmosphere. At most, they rationally called on everyone to watch the game in a civilized manner.

Nonsense, these are all green banknotes, who will stop these lovely gods!

Without topics, where would the popularity come from?

Without popularity, who would come to watch the game?

How can there be ratings if there are no spectators watching the game?

Without ratings, where will the money come from!

At this time, David Stern and his secretary in black stockings were laughing so hard that they couldn't close their legs!

As for the owners of the two teams, they are even more happy to see this.

The six-game battle in the Eastern Conference Finals and the Western Conference Finals respectively made the owners of the Raptors and the Jazz earn a lot of money.

现在热度这么高，总决赛G1的一张门票已经炒到了450美刀，G2炒到了731美刀，G3炒到了931美刀，G4炒到了1209美刀。

This is just the public price of the available seats, and does not include private VIP seats on the sidelines, nor is it the price on the secondary market.

If we have to fight six games again, I can’t even imagine it!

Not to mention the seventh game!

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Time passed quietly, and finally it was time for the two teams to meet head-on.

6pm, June 2, Toronto SkyTeam Arena.

The first game of the finals is being played here tonight.

The Raptors play against the Jazz at home.

Timothy Lewek, the owner of the Raptors and president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, once again came to watch the game.

He really likes the feeling of seeing the green money coming in.

The scene is not just a sea of ​​people, it is clearly a sea of ​​gold and silver!

There was no greeting or harsh words between the two teams. In this situation, there was no need for that.

The scene directly entered the center circle jump ball phase.

The Raptors are still going for the jump ball, otherwise can they count on Big Ben, who is said to be 2 meters tall?

The Jazz sent out Greg Ostertag, a white center from Texas, who is 218cm tall and weighs 127kg.

本赛季的82场常规赛，格雷格-奥斯特塔格首发出场77次，场均出战23.6分钟，场均贡献7.3分+7.3篮板+2盖帽的数据。

He can be considered a qualified starting center for the team.

Although his shooting percentage at the basket is only 56.7%, he is completely unqualified as an inside player.

But he regained a lot of points in protecting the basket and defending in the interior.

This is also the main reason why Greg Ostertag was recognized by head coach Jerry Sloan.

The Jazz's starting lineup remains the same as always. In addition to Karl Malone, John Stockton and Greg Ostertag, there are [National Father-in-law] Jeff Hornacek and Brian Russell.

The starting lineup of the Raptors is the same as always: Hanamichi + Big Ben + Das + Christie + Williams.

In order to allow Hanamichi to take advantage of the open space and mismatched singles in Princeton's tactical system, Coach Old Deng even put Hanamichi in the center position and let him deal with Greg Ostertag!

But obviously Jazz coach Jerry Sloan knew this, so after the jump ball, he let Karl Malone and Hanamichi get entangled together.

Although this also allowed Karl Malone to be led out of the penalty area by Huadao and moved to the high position.

But it is worth noting that at this time Karl Malone has already developed the technique of high-post coordination, and he also has a mid-range shot!

As a result, the Jazz now have more offensive options, and no longer all assists come from John Stockton!

In addition, the Jazz center, Greg Ostertag, still stood firmly near the penalty area.

Although Big Ben has the ability to shoot near the restricted area, his hit rate is rather worrying if he is a little further away from the basket.

Jerry Sloan saw this point clearly and arranged Greg Ostertag's defensive position in this way.

As long as Big Ben doesn't take a mid-range shot after getting the ball, Greg Ostertag has enough ability and time to catch up.

Although the Jazz are old, this young white center is quite quick on his feet!

In this way, the Jazz easily solved the problem that the Bulls could not solve regarding how the Raptors defended the interior.

As expected, he is the old coach Jerry Sloan who is famous for his defense.