Chapter 185 An Invincible Opponent

Author: Feng Yuanhua

Chapter 185 An Invincible Opponent

“The two sides contributed a wonderful series, Gary performed very skillfully, and Wang was also wonderful.

Of course, our players also performed great, but it's a pity that there can only be one winner."

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At the post-game press conference, Popovich acknowledged the strength of the Sonics.

As a championship coach, I still have this magnanimity.

It can be said that in addition to being unscrupulous for victory, having some double standards, and trapping thugs like Bruce Bowen, Popovich is still very good.

At least, a small city like San Antonio is unique in its ability to create a dynasty on its own.

Except for 1997, when the Spurs messed up the team in order to acquire Duncan, the Spurs were strong in the following decades.

Being strong and capable of making the playoffs means that there won't be too high a pick in the draft.

But relying on these not-so-high lottery picks, Popovich found a group of good players.

It can be said that from this point of view, no one in the NBA can compete with him.

He defeated the defending champion, even though he was a slightly weaker defending champion, but celebration was still indispensable.

Although there was no champagne in the locker room, everyone was happy and encouraged each other.

More importantly, I am full of confidence in the future.

You know, at the beginning, most of them, including the coaching staff, just wanted to win.

Their strength is not bad, but who is facing the defending champion? This name represents strength.

However, now that they have surpassed the defending champion in one fell swoop, the confidence of the SuperSonics has greatly increased.

Even Wang Hao can't help but have more extravagant hopes.

However, he was a little more sober, because he knew that the final winner of the original time and space was the Lakers.

OK group's invincible attitude is officially staged.

"Wang, Gary, let's go, the reporters are impatient."

As the two major contributors to the victory of this series, it was naturally impossible for them to miss the post-match press conference.

As the three people stepped onto the press conference site, applause followed. After all, there were a large number of Seattle media among them.

"Congratulations, Gary, for defeating the defending champion. Do you have more expectations now?"

Gary Payton was lackluster: "Expectations? We always have them, not just because we just won.

For us, we just have to work hard to play every game, and I believe there will be a good result."

After all, he is a person who has participated in the finals and experienced troughs. Gary Payton has not been carried away.

Because he knows very well that every opponent in the playoffs is not that easy to deal with.

"Wang, what about you? We all know that at critical moments, it was you who helped the team win."

To be honest, Wang Hao was a little surprised when he heard this question. Is the reporter so easy to talk to today?

Just because they won?

Well, there are indeed some reasons. Reporters still have to show respect for the winner.

But the purpose of reporters is nothing more than news.

Some flattery, but then let the winners say some arrogant words, and then mold them into blind, arrogant and uneducated people.

This is how most athletes, especially black athletes, are portrayed by the media.

Big mouth, love to talk, strong limbs and simple mind...

Wang Hao smiled and said: "The game is very simple, our opponents are very good and strong.

Not just me, but also my teammates, we defeated a strong opponent and we will go on to the playoffs."

This answer is wrong, but this is the answer, love or not.

As expected, when they heard this, the reporters at the scene were a little disappointed, even the media in Seattle.

They support the Sonics, but they also want big news.

"Wang, what do you want to say about Tim's injury?"

"This is really a pity. I hope Tim can get better as soon as possible, and I also hope the injury can be kept away from the game."

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"Well, what's going on?"

After the interview, I returned to the locker room, but suddenly I realized something was wrong. The atmosphere was too quiet.

"The opponent in the semifinals is out, it's the Lakers!"

Jelani told Wang Hao the reason. Not long after their game ended, another game also ended.

In Game 5, relying on their home court advantage, the Lakers finally defeated the Kings.

I have to say that this series was also full of ups and downs.

Especially the Lakers, as the favorite to win the championship this season, were dragged into a life-or-death battle.

While it made countless people's jaws drop, it also made people aware of this gorgeous Kings team.

In this game, O'Neal and Kobe went crazy, shattering all previous doubts.

I have to say that the OK combination, which explodes with all its strength, is really not that easy to parry.

Of course, there are also problems with the Kings' performance. Except for Chris Webber, others are still a little unstable.

Why were everyone so happy before?

I just saw the possibility of the Kings overthrowing the Lakers. This is a good thing for all teams.

Whether the Western Conference semifinals are against the Kings or the Lakers are definitely two different things.

Now, the results are out, their pressure opponent is the Lakers.

During the regular season, the SuperSonics played against the Lakers four times and had a pretty good record, with two wins and two losses.

However, only by playing against each other in person can you feel the dominance brought by the OK combination.

Even though they had just defeated the defending champion, the Sonics were a little scared.

Wang Hao and Gary Payton looked at each other, and they both understood that it was not okay to let such emotions pervade.

"Hey, hey, looking at you, it seems like you are the loser. Come on, we won."

Wang Hao was the first to speak, and Gary Payton also said: "That's right, the game hasn't started yet, no one wants to admit defeat, right?"

Competitive sports place great emphasis on strength.

However, there is another saying in the competitive sports industry, that is, nothing is impossible.

If everything is based on paper strength, then what is the meaning of competition and what is the meaning of hard work?

Is it never impossible to defeat the weak with the strong?

What's more, given the strength of the Sonics, there is certainly a big gap compared to the Lakers.

However, the difference is visible, and it is nothing more than the inability to guard O'Neal on the inside.

But the problem is, in the entire league, who can defend O'Neal in every round of defense?

O'Neal is indeed difficult to deal with, but the Lakers are not invincible and will never be dragged into a life-or-death battle by the Kings again.

Today's OK combination has not yet reached its peak, and the Sonics have every chance of winning.

The rest of the Sonics were just silent for a moment. After all, the opponent was changed from the Kings to the Lakers, which was really helpless.

However, after all, they are a professional team, and even if they encounter a tough nut to crack, they will bite it.
Chapter completed!