184: Best Gladiator Award (4K(1/2)
It has been 10 minutes since the end of the game, but the crazy celebrations of the Pacers players continue.
The Detroit Pistons are a nightmare for the Pacers and the entire state of Indiana.
Last season, the Pacers were eliminated by the Pistons when they were considered the most likely to win the championship. I don't know how many fans were hurt.
But this season, they finally crossed the mountain.
Moreover, it was still a humiliating total score of 4 to 1!
The entire Indianapolis is in revelry, from the fans in the arena to every diehard sitting in front of the TV.
In addition to winning the championship, eliminating the Pistons is the happiest thing for this group of fans.
"Way, your shot blocking is incredible, so amazing!" Reggie Miller jumped on Wayne's back the moment the game ended and shouted in his ear.
Well, I yelled for a damn ten minutes!
Wayne didn't know if Miller's throat hurt, but...his ears hurt from the yelling!
In fact, it's not difficult to understand why Miller is so excited. After all, last season, if it weren't for the chase shot given to him by Prince, the Pacers might have really won the series.
That risk has always been a problem for Miller.
But today, Wayne responded to the Pistons with an almost identical block. How could Miller not be excited?
After passing the Pistons, the Pacers have a great chance of winning the championship.
Miller will also fulfill his wish.
He was really lucky that the Pacers traded for Wayne in the draft.
Although he is only a first-year rookie, we must admit that this Final Four MOP has championship genes.
Watching Wayne being pampered by Miller and surrounded by teammates.
Atai is a little sour.
Did you get it wrong? I was the one who completed the key dunk. It was me!
Without my last-minute dunk, would you have won the game!?
Holy shit, why did you all go to Wayne's side?
Artest was alone among the cheers.
Sure enough, no one likes me?
Fortunately, Wayne walked up to Artest at this time and took him into his arms, giving this lonely man a touch of warmth.
"We're going to the Eastern Conference Finals, Ron."
"Yeah, don't worry, I will lead you to the finals!" Artest patted his chest and said calmly.
Sure enough, he is the kind of guy who can shine with a little sunshine.
Reporters began to enter the venue for interviews, and every Pacers player who faced the camera had a smile on his face.
"I'm not that good. It's all Wayne who pretended to be good." When reporters asked how he felt about killing the game with a dunk in the end, Artest, a reverse socialite at the same level as Wayne, decided to be humble first.
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At that time, reporters will not be allowed to take the initiative to praise themselves?
"Well, everyone thinks Wei's block is the key to victory. So, the moment Wei succeeded in blocking the shot, were you excited?"
Artest:???
No, how come Wayne's block is the key to victory!?
Isn't the key to victory a labor dunk?
I'm just being humble. Hey, you continue to ask me and praise me!
Why are we talking about Wayne again?
Why are you reporters so stupid? Can you be more professional?
If I am a little humble, you won’t bother to ask, how can this make big news!
Artest was completely stunned and froze in front of the camera.
"...I was thinking, we can definitely win, and then I..."
"Thanks, Ron!" the reporter said and prepared to leave to interview Wayne.
"Hey, I haven't finished speaking yet. Don't you want to hear how thrilling that dunk was? Let me tell you, at that time..." Looking at the reporter who was walking away, Artest suddenly felt a gust of wind.
Failed.
It's really hard to be an unsung hero.
Hey, the Dark Knight just doesn’t seek fame!
If Xiao Ou knew that Artest praised him so highly, he would have to give him a few words.
Are you not seeking fame? No one is applauding you!
"Wayne, how did you get behind Rasheed on that last ball!?"
"I'll chase you."
"Wei, do you think you can lift the Eastern Conference Championship trophy?"
"It doesn't matter what I say, we still have to have in-depth discussions with Shaq to make a decision."
Facing these questions, Wayne answered numbly.
Just when Wayne was about to lose his patience, a reporter finally asked an interesting question.
"Wei, if the San Antonio Spurs and the Pacers really meet in the Finals, will you be afraid of the Spurs' retaliation?"
Well, this reporter said it very explicitly.
The so-called act of revenge refers to Bowen's black feet.
It seems that now, the Spurs' villain image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
It is simply gratifying, gratifying and congratulatory.
"With Coach Popovich's character, he probably won't take any revenge on me, so you don't have to worry.
At most, it would only hurt me on the basketball court, but not to the point of having someone rush into my hotel room.
I respect the character of Coach Craig and Bruce. They implement the principle that basketball matters will always be solved on the basketball court.
Therefore, it will only hurt people on the basketball court, so don’t worry.
But before playing in the finals, I still want to focus on facing the Eastern Conference finals."
Can Wayne pass up this strange opportunity?
Ray Allen has paved the road, so there is no reason not to drive.
Not only do I want to beat you, I also want to blackmail you!
All the reporters laughed. As soon as Wayne opened his mouth, he knew that it was Old Vicky who was doing something wrong.
"Okay, thank you for your support. Now, I want to go back to the locker room to celebrate the victory with my teammates."
Wayne waved his hand and walked away from the camera.
You have to go back to the locker room quickly.
Otherwise, God knows what surprises Artest will prepare waiting for him.
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The Eastern Conference semifinals between the Pistons and the Pacers came to an end, with a score of 4-1, which many people had not thought of before.
After all, the Pistons are the defending champions, and it can be said that the core lineup has not changed at all.
As a result, this tough team that brought down the Lakers last season and personally disbanded the OK team only managed one victory against the Pacers.
I have to say, this is quite shocking.
However, the day after the Pacers won the Pistons, the Miami Heat slaughtered the Boston Celtics at home and also advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a total score of 4-1.
In this way, the two teams that have reached the top of the Eastern Conference have been confirmed.
In this game, O'Neal only scored 16 points and 8 rebounds, which can be said to be quite underwhelming.
But Wade scored 33 points.
They beat the Celtics to the point where there was nothing left.
O'Neal didn't have to exert any force at all, Wade could solve the game.
Well, the actual situation is that the shark cannot exert force even if it wants to.
He fought so hard in the regular season, and at the age of 33, he finished second in the MVP rankings and won 60 games in the regular season.
O'Neal has long been exhausted.
Fortunately, there is Wade, otherwise Ao Pang would not have been able to go this far.
In this round of the series, the Celtics have one word for Wade - helpless and at the mercy of others.
To be continued...