Chapter 524 Hear the Sound of "Killing a Horse" Again

04-05 season MVP winner, Steve Nash.

The announcement of this honor has been recognized by most of the media, and Nash has been celebrated.

"Steve single-core brought the team to the Eastern Conference finals, and he deserves this honor."

D'Antoni spoke out for his disciples. In order to promote Nash, his words even meant to belittle Stoudemire.

A large number of reporters approached Li Ba's home and asked for interviews.

"We are confident of winning the Western Conference Finals, and I also look forward to the Knicks entering the Finals. If one day, I will defeat them in the most thorough way and make this selection a joke. In fact, fans all over the world Look, it's already a joke, your joke."

Li Ba said with a normal face, as usual, he yelled at the media.

But after the words came out, it was strange that no media laughed at Li Ba.

But really no media dared to stand up, not even the famous basketball commentator Craig Sager who has always targeted Li Ba.

The reason is simple, because the Knicks lost disastrously in the two regular season games between the Suns and the Knicks. Nash's performance in these two games was also terrible, and they were afraid of being slapped in the face.

There are many interviews with Nash, the MVP winner. Nash didn't seem to be too happy, and said a little depressed: "I accept the recognition of the media, and I can't refuse this honor. This is a kind of affirmation for my career. I will be more Play hard, I don't want to say anything else."

On the second day, the American West Arena ushered in the G1 game of the Western Conference Finals.

The American West Arena is still full of stars tonight.

Before the game, the two sides announced the starting lineup.

Spurs: Nazr, Duncan, Bowen, Ginobili, Parker.

Suns: Lee Ba, Marion, Battier, Posey, Marbury.

When starting the game, the two teams met at the entrance of the tunnel.

"Tim, I once said a word, you have no chance of winning again, after the Western Conference Finals, you should go fishing."

"Hammer, that's not necessarily the case, you can't decide everything, such as..."

"Like MVP? Tim, you got one thing wrong. This is the court. This is where I can make all the decisions."

"Big mouth, just blow."

"I'll take five pairs tonight."

"... Hammer, you really dare to blow!"

Li Ba went up, bumped fists with Duncan, and then... blew.

Amidst the most enthusiastic cheers, Li Ba appeared on the stage. Amidst the boos, he hugged his girlfriend group one by one, and then greeted some familiar stars.

Dayao and Daba also stood up, fist bumping and hugging with Li Ba and Dazhi.

In front of the Suns bench, Frank gave his final tactical instructions.

"On the defensive end, 32 zone defense, the main defense is the outside line, and the inside line is handed over to the Hammers." Frank said.

"Understood." Everyone replied.

"Sean, the defense against Duncan is to defend against shots and passes but not to rush in and let the hammer deal with him." Frank said.

"Understood." Marion said.

"Stephen, the defense against Parker is to defend against shooting and passing but not rushing in, let the hammer deal with him." Frank said.

"Understood." Marbury said.

"James, the defense against Ginobili..." Frank said.

"Understood." Percy said.

"Sean..." Frank said.

"Understood." Battier said.

"On the offensive end, Duncan is facing Sean, and he may score less. You need to play two more for the Hammer to make up for the lack of scoring inside. In addition, you try to do some damage to their inside. If they cut you, the same You can play, it’s better to hit them until they have no inside line, force Duncan to go to the basket to defend you, and then kill him.” Frank said.

"Understood." Li Ba replied.

"Others, you have to make decisive shots, and leave the rebounds to the Hammer." Frank said again.

"Understood." Everyone replied.

At this time, in front of the Spurs bench, Popovich was doing the same job.

"If the Suns run a full-court press, Tony, Manu, and Bruce, the three of you are responsible for moving the ball to the frontcourt smoothly. If they implement a half-court press, use the pick-and-roll to help Parker get out of the double-team. Dangerous, other people must move in time to involve the sun's defensive formation, so that they have no chance of double-teaming." He urged.

"Understood!" The Spurs generals replied.

"Nazir, your whole job is to contain the hammer and harass him so that he can't fully control the paint. Be flexible and don't push him hard. If he attacks, cut him."

Popovich said to his backup center.

He was very helpless. The main center Lasu suffered a relapse and couldn't play much time. This made him fall into a situation where no one was available inside when he faced the Suns.

The team's playoff roster has a total of 5 insiders, including Duncan, Rasu, Nazr, Massenberg, and Horry. However, except for Duncan and Rasu, the other three have a tonnage of only 100 kilograms. There is no countervailing power at all, but he has to use these guys now.

The terrible thing is that among the three insiders, Horry is 35 years old, Massenburg is 38 years old, and only Nazr is 28 years old. He had to put the role player Nazr on the starting center position.

Before going on stage, Li Ba stood in the center of the crowd with a solemn expression, glanced at them, and raised his right hand.

All the generals of the sun put their hands on it one after another.

"Kill the horse!"

Li Ba suddenly raised his head and roared, shouting out last year's slogan again.

"Kill the horse! Kill the horse! Kill the horse..."

The Meixi Arena went crazy in an instant. Countless people stood up and raised their fists. The sound of killing horses was like a tsunami, churning endlessly.

At this moment, the momentum of the Suns at home has directly climbed to the peak.

"There is no doubt that the home court of the Suns in the playoffs is one of the most terrifying home courts in the league." Barkley said excitedly in the TNT live broadcast.

"But after the baptism of last year, with the maturity of Parker and Ginobili, the Spurs should no longer have the collapse of facing the Suns last year." Kenny Smith said.

"Get started! If we make another good start, the Suns will have a psychological advantage in tonight's game."

In the CCTV live broadcast seat, Zhang Lili said excitedly.

"Friends from the audience, this is the first Western Conference Finals game for Chinese players in the NBA. Let us wish the Hammer the best performance and fight back against those voices who doubt him." Yu Jia said.

At this time, in front of the bench, Frank and Popovich looked at each other, each turned around, without any intention of shaking hands.

The smell of the deadly enemy is very strong.

The game started, Li Ba and Duncan jumped the ball.

The two jumped almost at the same time, Li Ba touched the ball first with the speed of bounce, and the sun attacked.

The Suns advanced steadily, Li Ba went directly to the basket, and Spurs center Nazr was on the side.

This Nazr, 208 centimeters, 2 centimeters taller than Li Ba, weighs 100 kilograms, was traded by the Spurs from the Knicks after the All-Star Game this year, averaged 18 minutes per game, played 6+6 performances, blocked shots, averaged 1.4.

His main offensive area is under the basket and near the basket, accounting for 73% of his shots.

This kind of inside line, not to mention the strength and tonnage, just the shooting area, for Li Ba, it is the inside player he is best to defend and likes to defend most.