While the outside world was still swiping for Zuoli, another day later, the other team in the Western Conference finals was finally decided.
In the away game, countless miracles have been created before. The Houstonians have not been able to withstand the home game after all.
4-3, the Lakers advanced to the Western Conference finals for two consecutive years. Their opponent is the Nuggets who have been waiting for a full week. The game between the two teams will start on May 22.
The other game, the Knicks and Magic game will be on May 21, which is the day after tomorrow.
Bryant's performance in this game was not good, the audience was only 4 of 12 shots and scored only 14 points, but the Lakers still won the game, beating the Rockets 89-70 at home by 19 points.
Here you can see the role of the star.
The Rockets' defense against Kobe is still very good. From the perspective of God, it is even the best in all games this year, including the upcoming Western Conference Finals and Finals.
Relying on Battier and Artest, the two players who were also selected for the defensive second team, even Kobe's performance in these 7 games was fluctuating.
But lacking Dayao and even Uncle Mu's Rockets, he couldn't pose any threat to Dajia, who returned to normal. In this game, Dajia scored 21 points and 18 rebounds, showing the majesty of the league's top No. 4. , and Bynum also had 14 points and 6 rebounds.
In contrast, the Rockets have insufficient interior height, insufficient defensive hardness, and insufficient rebound protection. Landry, Scola, and Hayes really tried their best, but some things are like this. Trying hard does not mean victory.
However, their tragic backs did not reveal any regrets or regrets, because before the start of this round of the series, who would have thought that they would fight seven games against the Western Kings without Tracy McGrady and Mutombo in the middle of the schedule and Yao Ming? Complete this "impossible mission".
Moreover, if Dayao is not injured in this round of the series, the Rockets are likely to win the game, and they have shown enough strength and toughness.
But, unfortunately, this is the final glory of the Rockets.
Dayao's injury was more serious than everyone imagined. McGrady failed to take care of his scarred back after half a season of truce. Artest, Battier's subsequent departure, and the management of Mu Mosaic's coquettish operation made this even worse. The rocket came to an end.
To be honest, after watching this game, Zuo Li was also very emotional.
In the last life, Zuo Li was deeply impressed by this series of games. From that time, the Rockets were the only team that could push the Lakers to the tiebreaker in the 2008-09 season. The Nuggets and Magic were in 6 games and 2009 respectively. Lost in 5 games.
And this round of series has also produced countless famous scenes, the return of the king of Dayao, the confrontation between Artest and Kobe, Shane Battier's bloodbath ... too many.
So that after losing the tiebreaker, the fans on the Internet unexpectedly did not ridicule and criticize the Rockets. Instead, they praised the vast majority, and fans have unlimited imaginations for the Rockets next season.
ESPN also analyzed after the game that as long as Dayao, McGrady returns healthy next season, and at the same time renews Brooks, Scola and Artest, and then finds a qualified inside substitute for Dayao, the Rockets have the opportunity to go further next season.
Zuo Li also vaguely remembered that in the subsequent preview of the next season, the Rockets' rating was still A. Who would have thought that in just one summer, the whole world would change.
Then, the depressed phone call from Dayao who lost the game further changed Zuo Li's mind. During the phone call, Dayao was a little disappointed, and more than once sighed: "If only I wasn't injured."
Yes, Zuo Li can understand Dayao's mood. It would be fine if he was swept away, but he would really feel unwilling to get out of the game like this. This is human nature.
But this also alerted Zuo Li.
"You can't be swayed, you must not be complacent when you enter the East, if you don't win the championship, you will be an ant in the end.
Zuo Li originally thought that he could enter the Eastern Conference Finals this season, and even if he lost, he would have to explain.
But seeing the Rockets, Zuo Li changed his mind.
Even if he doesn't win the championship, he has to work hard for the finals. This season, the Knicks look good everywhere. They are united, their fighting power is overwhelming, the team is young, and their playing style is also very advanced and changeable. The outside world thinks about them. A strong contender for the championship in the next few years.
But none of this makes any sense.
The Grizzlies have won a group of high-ranking rookies for many years, and they are expected to rise every year.
Only the results you have made are called achievements, and the analysis that is not made is bragging, but it will attract people's ridicule.
Just like the Rockets, this season is still a tough role with the Lakers. Next season, it will become a bully team. The Knicks are very good this season. Who can guarantee that they will be able to go further next season? Woolen cloth.
Injuries, player losses and trades, player status, mentality, league environment, and other factors will all be different. No one can guarantee that the Knicks will succeed.
So Zuo Li decided to seize the moment!
"Isn't it magic, let's try it, who is the strongest team in the East!" After closing the computer, Zuo Li was gearing up.
"But think about how to arouse the emotions of your teammates." Zuo Li rubbed his chin. Before, their goal was to enter the Eastern Conference finals in the playoffs. Now, with this result, the management is satisfied, the fans are satisfied, and the coaching staff is also satisfied. Zuo Li feels that They are inevitably a little slack in their mentality, and how to stimulate their desire to fight is an important issue.
The importance of teammates can be seen from the last round. It is difficult for one person to compete with a team, let alone the importance of morale.
The Eastern Conference opponent Magic is obviously a tougher bone than the Celtics lacking Garnett.
The reason why the Knicks were able to beat the Celtics was that they had an advantage in the interior. The combination of Zuoli, Randolph and David Lee made the Green Army, which lacked Garnett, stretched, and could not form an effective threat.
But the Magic is different. He has the pinnacle of Howard, who is currently on a par with Zuo Li. Physically, at least, the two are five-to-five. Of course, Zuo Li can consume Howard through a richer arsenal and even have an advantage. , but there is also the tough guy Gortak inside the Magic.
Former All-Star Lewis at the 4, Turkoglu who can 3-4 and Pietrus who can also shoot 3-pointers.
The characteristics of these three people are destined that Randolph can't be prevented at all. At most, they will explode each other. The same is true of David Lee, but they will be restricted by them in turn.
The Magic has an obvious advantage on the outside. Although Nelson's injury affected him and did not play in the last round, Alston, Courtney Lee, JJ Redick, Tyronn Lue, and Anthony Johnson are all good players who can shoot three-pointers and break through.
The Knicks have no advantage on the outside.
It also has to get the Knicks' players to 120 percent of their energy to have a chance to win.
After thinking about it for a long time, Zuo Li didn't think of a good way. He came to the training hall and was about to give his teammates chicken soup, but Zuo Li was suddenly surrounded by a group of players.
As a representative, Randolph took the initiative to say, "Zuo Li, take us to the finals!"
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