Chapter 514 Thunder Is Eliminated (First Update!)
Tatum passed the results of the meeting to Stern, and Stern passed it on to Benson, who then told the Pelicans in the locker room.
This is undoubtedly the strongest booster for the Pelicans.
You must know that if it wasn't for the referee's reason, they would have ended the series long ago.
The Pelicans and Clippers will usher in a tiebreaker, and at this time the other matches in the first round have all ended one after another.
In the east, the Heat advanced early, but their opponents have not yet been finalized. The Raptors and Nets also tied 3-3, and they still have to wait.
However, another group of Eastern Conference semifinals has been determined. The Bulls eliminated the Wizards 4-2, and the Pacers eliminated the Bobcats 4-1. The two teams will play against each other in the second round.
This group of iron blood and tough collision is quite interesting.
The Bobcats are a bit pitiful. Boss Joe managed to make it to the playoffs by relying on Walker and Jefferson, but he still fell in the first round.
In the West, the Spurs defeated the Rockets 4-2, and the Lakers eliminated the Warriors 4-1. The Spurs and Lakers met in the semifinals for the second consecutive year.
This time, the Spurs did not have Tang Tian, and the Lakers' Nash and Kobe were one year older, so the outcome was still hard to tell.
The results of these matches were basically expected, but the results of the other match were surprising.
After the Thunder team tied 2-2 after falling behind 0-2, they originally thought they would take advantage of the trend to win the game.
But no one expected that the efficiency of Durant's defense by Allen in the next two games plummeted, and Westbrook had just returned from injury and was in poor condition.
They lost two games in a row, and were eliminated by the Grizzlies 2-4!
With the Thunder trailing 0-2, fans were already worried that something was going to happen.
Now that it really happened, they still feel a little exciting and suspicious of life.
"As Lei Mi, I want to kill people now. We have been given black seven by the same team for two consecutive years!"
"It's capitalized miserable, I'm afraid I won't be able to watch the Grizzlies in the future, it's really too miserable!"
"The worst thing is Durant. He lost Scarlett, the game lost to Tang, the scoring champion lost to Tang, and now he doesn't even have the chance to challenge Tang..."
"This scene seems to have been similar. At the end of the regular season, when Tang scored 72 points, he should have felt the same despair."
"Stop talking, besides, Xiaoshuai is really going to cry."
"Really, why is Durant so miserable, who did he offend?!"
"The Pelicans also can't make it to the second round. They were all dragged into the tiebreaker by the Clippers, and they will be eliminated 100%." A statement from a Godfather fan.
"Just wait and see, the Pelicans will win, I believe Don."
"Yes, I will also trust him. He is the kind of player who plays better in key games. He is born for big scenes."
"Just wait and see, wait until the Pelicans are eliminated to see what you think!" A statement from a Godfather fan.
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The Thunder's exit was surprising, and it also made fun of Durant.
But soon, the eyes of the fans turned back from the news that the Thunder was eliminated, because the tiebreaker between the Pelicans and the Clippers was about to start.
This game, which is mixed with racial discrimination, referees' penalties, and even fans' Twitter topics, is finally about to start.
At this time, some old fans who reacted quickly found that the odds of the betting website had fluctuated, and the odds of the Pelicans' promotion had plummeted.
On game night, the Staples Center was packed.
The Lakers have advanced to the second round, and now they naturally expect another team in Los Angeles to follow suit.
If both Los Angeles teams can reach the second round, it will be an unprecedented event, and they may even see the same city derby in the Western Conference Finals!
The future that the naked eye can look forward to, makes people look forward to infinitely.
The faces of the Clippers players are also full of confidence.
In the case of 1 to 3 behind, the score was tied at 3 to 3, and the tiebreaker was still at home.
They are only one game away from making history.
Although the process is a bit difficult, if you can enter the second round with a historical record, it will greatly improve the team's self-confidence.
At that time, if they fight the Grizzlies again, their chances of winning will be much greater.
After all, their performance against the Grizzlies has never been very good, and this off-court factor is needed.
The faces of the Pelicans are also full of confidence.
In the previous two games, they played 5-on-8 and they were extremely upset. Now they know that the referee will not steal the show again in this game.
That kind of feeling is like abstinence for a long time, and suddenly a beautiful woman comes to the door, and the fighting power is overwhelming.
This game is the focus of attention, and TNT's Big Three also appeared on the sidelines.
"Who's going to win tonight's game?"
Barkley throws the question.
"The Pelicans."
O'Neill said quickly.
"Why?"
Barkley looked at O'Neill.
O'Neill smiled and shook his head.
This motherfucker doesn't need a reason, Tang Tian has no brains to stand in line!
O'Neill didn't say it, but after Barkley realized it, he couldn't help laughing.
This guy, Tang Chuikehei's identity is really unshakable.
He then looked at Smith.
"The Clippers."
Sure enough, what Smith thought was different from O'Neill.
And he quickly gave his own analysis.
"This is the home court of the Clippers. They just won two games in a row. They found a way to deal with Tang Tian and Davis. They also did a good job in drawing fouls."
Each of Smith's stacks of analyzes is accurate, and indeed convincing.
"Then what kind of game do you think this will be?"
Barkley then asked the second question. He didn't talk big tonight, but a professional hot spot.
"Although the Clippers have the advantage and have a high probability of advancing, the game will be very tight. The Pelicans will not admit defeat easily. The game will be played until the last minute."
Smith gives his opinion.
It's just that he hasn't said something yet. In a 50-50 situation, the referee can easily change the final result.
"No, the Pelicans are going to have a big win."
O'Neill continued his mindless blowing.
"Come on! Man!"
This answer made Barkley couldn't help complaining, it was a bigger mouth than his mouth.
The Pelicans are playing away games, and the chances of winning a big victory are almost non-existent. The Clippers are not vegetarians.
While the commentator was talking, the scene entered the opening ceremony, and the starters of both sides appeared one after another.
After playing six games, both sides knew the bottom line, and there was no adjustment in the starting lineup.
Outside the Pelicans, Holiday and Morrow, Tang Tianjia Davis on the striker, and Evans on the center.
The Clippers have Paul Garredick on the outside, Barnes and Griffin on the striker, and Jordan on the center.
Paul was the last to play, and the cheers of the fans were overwhelming.
Paul also waved to the fans.
For him, it will be an unforgettable night for him to beat his old master and enter the second round.