Chapter 215: Just defeated the Heat, now we face the Pacers!
In the final offensive round, Wang Yan sealed the victory with a slam dunk.
Heat fans were really miserable. Their moods were up and down throughout the game, from high to low.
Finally, it was buried under the sea again.
Wade was really exhausted and finally squatted on the ground with a frustrated look on his face.
Wang Yan took the initiative to walk over and helped Wade up.
"Dwyane, there are no losers today, see you next time!"
Wade smiled bitterly: "Wang Yan, as long as you are here, the Cavaliers will be the biggest favorite for the championship. Oh, I really don't want to see you in the playoffs!"
The fact that Wade could say such words shows his inner despair.
"No, I hope to meet you in the playoffs. Don't forget, you won two games against us in last year's playoffs!"
Wade is a superstar after all, and he is still very competitive.
He nodded and said, "Okay! Then we'll meet in the playoffs!"
Then Bosh came over and chatted with Wang Yan for a few words.
Bosh was actually convinced by Wang Yan and admired him very much.
"Wang Yan, are your ankles really made of flesh? It's unbelievable!"
He was still upset about how quickly Wang Yan escaped.
Wang Yan smiled and replied: "I am Iron Man, haha!"
Both of them burst out laughing.
Although the Cavaliers won the game, the media gave high praise to the Heat after the game.
"The two teams met again in the Eastern Conference Finals, the battle went into overtime, and the Cavaliers narrowly won! "
"The Heat are still the Cavaliers' strongest rival in the East."
"Wang Yan scored 76 points and dominated the game!"
"A thrilling top-level match, a feast for fans!"
. . . .
Through this game, fans are full of expectations for the playoffs!
Although the new season has just begun, most fans believe that the Heat and the Cavaliers will definitely be the final opponents in the Eastern Conference.
The Cavaliers' next game was against the Hornets on the road, and they won easily.
At the end of November, the Cavaliers had a record of 11 wins and 16 losses, temporarily ranking first in the Eastern Conference.
The Heat have 15 wins and 3 losses, second in the Eastern Conference.
The Warriors are the first in the Western Conference with 17 wins and 1 loss, ranking first in the league.
Since their sudden rise last year, the Warriors have been unstoppable and have been killing it in the regular season!
Wang Yan knows in his heart that the current Warriors are the 15-16 season in another parallel world, the 73-win season.
It's normal to be unstoppable.
Although that Warriors team ultimately lost to James' Cavaliers, the game was full of drama and controversy.
It is undeniable that the Warriors were invincible in the regular season this season and the entertainment value was also very high.
Although the Cavaliers defeated the Warriors last year, they ended up playing in a Game 7 in the finals.
Therefore, the Warriors have seen a huge increase in the number of fans this season, and are even on par with the Cavaliers.
A reporter once asked Wang Yan a question, which roughly meant: Do you regret reminding the Warriors head coach to reuse the Splash Brothers?
Wang Yan answered sincerely at the time: "Of course I don't regret it. This is due to the strength of Curry and Thompson. It proves that the Warriors coach is capable. It is also a good thing for the fans!"
What is the pattern?
What is broad-mindedness?
Wang Yan gave a perfect interpretation.
However, the next game will also be a major test for the Cavaliers.
That's the Pacers in the East.
The Pacers have also made rapid progress in the past two seasons.
After Paul George became the team leader, the team's record soared.
Of course, this is not his own achievement alone. Hibbert, West, Stephenson, and George Hill are all talented players.
The team's chemistry is getting better and better, and the Pacers are currently ranked third in the Eastern Conference, only one win less than the Heat.
In addition, the Pacers are also very strong in three-point shooting. Paul George, West, Stephenson, and George Hill all have good three-point shooting. In terms of defense, the Pacers' comprehensive defense data ranks fifth in the league.
This shows that the Pacers are a rising star.
The age of the players is also reasonable, with an average age of around 25.
At the pre-game press conference, Wang Yan praised the Pacers in front of reporters.
"I watched the Pacers' game, it was great! Their style of play was very advanced, fast, and their defense was good!"
This is not an official statement made by Wang Yan, but praise from the heart.
In the parallel world before the time travel, Wang Yan was still half a Pacers fan.
But later the league introduced the vertical jump rule, which made big centers like Hibbert useless and caused the Pacers to fall into a slump.
Of course, there are many reasons.
It is undeniable that this Pacers team has brought new hope and refreshed the eyes of many fans.
In the Pacers' pre-game interview, Paul George expressed his respect for Wang Yan.
This is the characteristic of the Pacers, the players are all honest kids and none of them are too arrogant.
Even Stephenson was just a little neurotic.
If the Pacers can beat the Cavaliers in this game, then one game is worth two and the two teams will have the same record.
And the Heat will top the Eastern Conference.
So for the Cavaliers, this game cannot be lost.
7pm, Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
The Cavaliers face the Pacers at home.
The Pacers' starting lineup was Paul George, David West, Stephenson, Hibbert and George Hill.
The Cavaliers' starting five are Wang Yan, TT, Jamison, Butler and Irving.
Jump ball in the center circle.
Hibbert's physical condition is better than Wang Yan's, he is 2 meters tall.
However, his bullet speed is slightly slower than Wang Yan's.
During the jump ball, the two players' fingers touched the basketball almost at the same time and pushed it aside.
Jamison and Stephenson grabbed it together.
Finally, young Stephenson was half a step faster and grabbed the ball.
It can be seen from the beginning that this game is destined to be intense and exciting!
George Hill advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.
This is a very capable point guard, and Spurs head coach Popovich particularly likes him.
Paul George reached for the ball near the paint, and he wanted to hit Jamison.
Hill passed it over immediately.
Facing Jamison, Paul George used a fake shoulder shake to trick Jamison away.
Then he turned around and made a jump shot, whoosh!
I have to say, Paul George is a really handsome guy among black people, and his movements are also very cool!
2: 0!
The Cavaliers fans at home felt something was wrong.
The person who came here is not kind!
Wang Yan did not attack, but made a gesture, asking Jamison to return the favor.
As a veteran, Jamison has practical skills, but his physical strength is slightly lacking.
But now that the show has just begun, I still have enough energy to keep up.
Jamison also shook and turned over to make a jump shot facing Paul George.
But Paul George’s physical talent is too good, and he dived hard and actually blocked the basketball.
Snapped!
The basketball changed its trajectory and flew next to Stephenson.
The junior launched a counterattack and advanced to the frontcourt with Hill.
Although Butler returned to defense quickly, Hill still assisted Stephenson and got two points.
The Pacers got off to a dream start and took a 4:0 lead!
(End of this chapter)