The first round of the 2009 NBA playoffs in the Eastern Conference continued, with teams playing on the second Eastern Conference first round of games.

The contrast in strength in the East is stark, and it is almost certain that the top three teams in the top half of the conference will advance. Although just two years ago, the Mavericks had a black eight in the playoffs. But basketball is a competitive sport after all, and factors such as luck and tactics, play, and momentum can affect the outcome of the game to a certain extent. But most of the time, these factors are not the main ones.

The main thing is strength.

"The Maverick will be blacked out because of a variety of factors."

The live broadcast room of the catwalk moved to Cleveland today, and the first live broadcast of the Celtics game, everyone saw how the Celtics beat the Pistons that had fallen apart.

On the other hand, the Cavaliers' game against the Pacers was actually quite exciting.

In terms of strength, the Cavaliers are naturally superior, but just like many times we have seen classic games where the weak beat the strong, the overall style of play and player composition of the Pacers just hit the soft underbelly of the Cavaliers to a certain extent.

The Cavaliers' weakness is obvious, which is the famous "LeBron dependency". The whole team is defense-oriented, and the offensive end almost completely relies on LeBron's play alone. The Cavaliers have made great progress this season, and the most important reason is the emergence of Mo Williams, the second star-level ball-handling offensive point, which has brought a lot of changes to the team's strong and weak side tactics.

To defeat the Cavaliers, you have to hold LeBron. Now that there is one more Mo Williams, it is no longer enough to hold LeBron down. Because the master of chaos also has the ability to suddenly break out in a certain period of time, and one person CARRIES the whole field. The horror of the Cavaliers is just beginning to show.

However, coincidentally, the overall lineup of the Pacers is quite good in suppressing the Cavaliers.

Jarrett Jack and TJ Ford at the point guard position are more well-rounded. Balanced offense and defense. The other is the NBA's famous Scud, which is difficult to keep up with with fast shots.

These two players took turns against Mo Williams, making it difficult for the brawlers to play to their strengths.

In the more critical small forward position, the Cavaliers' LeBron James is undoubtedly the first small forward of his generation. But Danny Granger, the starting small forward on the Pacers' side, started as a defender, with good physicality, defensive skills, and concentration, and is one of the few small forwards in the league who can cause some trouble for LeBron.

In other positions, although the Pacers players are not strong in individual strength, they are practical and have a clear division of labor. In terms of record, the Pacers' record is not a few streets behind the Cavaliers. But the game was so unpredictable, and the tenacious Pacers actually faced the Cavaliers until the last minute.

Compared with the Celtics' easy victory, the TV station decided after discussion that the second live broadcast will be held in Cleveland.

"This year's Pacers don't have the strength to upset the Cavaliers, and the most important thing is that the Pacers don't have a flashpoint that they can't hold."

On the commentary stage, Miller carefully analyzed the comparison of the strength of the two sides in the game.

"On the other hand, the warriors of the year were not just as simple as flashpoints. The whole team is almost a flashpoint. The Mavericks themselves don't feel good, the offensive end is targeted, the defensive end holds this point, and that point comes up again. The goal that was lost in the end. ”

"So what you mean is that there can't be a Black Eight this year." Albert Road.

"Absolutely impossible, the difficulties in the first game were only temporary, and LeBron was able to adjust his pace very quickly. Wait until LeBron tears through the Pacers' defensive line. The results of the competition are clear at a glance. Miller smiled: "And it's not just Black Eight, Black Seven, Black Six, it's also unlikely." ”

"The likelihood of Black Six is very low. Yesterday we all saw the Celtics and Pistons play. The overall strength and tactical literacy of the two teams are not at the same level at all, and Boston is estimated to be able to advance easily. Albert nodded in agreement: "But Black Seven's words ......"

"It can't be." Miller's head shook categorically: "Just one word: Chen." ”

"Haha, you're right." Albert nodded.

In the first game against the Bobcats, the Philadelphia 76ers won a hearty victory. The team's main player Chen Mu has been resting off the court in the fourth quarter, and the game is called an easy one.

Okafor, the good interior defender on the Bobcats' side, was pinned down by Milicic and had no time to take care of Chen Mu's side. Although Dio occasionally has a brilliant performance on the defensive end, but to hold Chen Mu, let alone Dio, in the entire league, there are few big forwards who dare to pat their chests and say that they can do it.

"So how far do you think Philadelphia can go this year?" Albert asked.

"It's hard to say." Miller said: "In the second round, Philadelphia will face the winner of the Heat and the Bulls, and the Bulls have a lot of thickness inside and outside. The Heat have Wade's unpredictable super flashpoint, and no matter which of the two teams advances, it can theoretically cause a lot of trouble for Philadelphia. ”

"So it's still the second round?" Albert asked.

"It's hard to say, it mainly depends on Ross and Wade, Philadelphia doesn't have enough outside three-point points, and it's difficult to open up the offensive space." Miller showed his professionalism and said seriously: "The Bulls and the Heat have good outside movement, and if you deal with it on the defensive end, Philadelphia will be a little uncomfortable." ”

"What if the second round is passed? East Showdown? The game is far from starting, Albert continued.

"If it's for the Cavaliers, this year's Philadelphia ......" Miller narrowed his eyes and said, "Let's open five." ”

"Look at LeBron or Chen, who plays better?"

"It's basically a one-on-one duel between the two of them that determines the outcome." Miller nodded.

"What if it's against Boston?" Albert asked.

"It's going to be hard for Philadelphia to qualify." Miller said, "Remember what I just said? There are not many big forwards in the league who dare to say that they can limit the play of Chinese kids? ”

"I remember."

"KG is one of them." Miller's eyes were like knives.

"Anyway, there wasn't much suspense in the first round." Albert retracted the conversation and said, "Let's watch the game, it's almost open on the Philadelphia side." ”

Two hours later.

"Toot!"

“YEAAAAAAAH！！！”

The final whistle sounded, and Vachovia was jubilant.

"Well done!"

The players walked to the bench and Carlisle and the players high-fived them one by one.

“……”

On the other side, Larry Brown didn't say a word, his eyes were on the pitch, the players were walking by, and the coach seemed to want to say something, but couldn't say a word.

On a large screen in the center of the court, the scores of the second game of the series between the two teams are recorded.

114-76, a merciless victory, a rare huge score difference in the playoffs.

This time, the Bobcats, who played well on the offensive end in the first game, finally "showed their prototype", and the offensive end played constantly, and the shooting rate was extremely bad.

On the one hand, the Bobcats' own offensive ability is indeed limited, and on the other hand, the fighting attitude shown by the Philadelphia 76ers in this game is really terrifying.

From the outside to the inside, the Philadelphia players were as excited as if they were playing chicken blood, and every time they defended, they did their best, showing an extremely tough defensive posture.

What's more, after the Bobcats missed the attack, almost none of the rebounds in the front court could be caught.

What level of rebounding dominance is this?

At the end, Larry Brown raised his eyes and looked at Chen Mu, who was high-fived with the fans on the other side of the court.

In 28 minutes of playing time, Chen Mushan grabbed 22 rebounds like a tsunami, as long as Chen Mu was on the court, whether it was rebounding in the front and back courts, Philadelphia almost never conceded one.

"Alas......"

Taking off his iconic glasses, Larry Brown rubbed his brow, but he couldn't let his mood and brow stretch together.

A win over the head of the Philadelphia 76ers?

Creating a miracle similar to what the 76ers did in the playoffs two years ago?

Maybe against another team, the Bobcats still have a glimmer of hope.

But ...... Philadelphia?

They themselves are miracle workers!

After a wild victory, the dominance of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs was terrifying. Although the opponent you face is indeed weak, the Bobcats' current style of play is the kind of hard bones that will make you lose your skin even if you can't beat you.

In the face of such an enemy, Philadelphia can still show such vigorous combat effectiveness, which makes many people surprised.

Two days later, Charlotte, Philadelphia 76ers, 99-92 Charlotte Bobcats.

The Bobcats showed their best fighting power, fought Philadelphia to the end, and returned to their home court, and the cheers of the fans seemed to give the Bobcats a lot of motivation.

But at the critical moment, Chen Mu made a step-back shot, a backward jumper shot Golden Rooster Independence, and a front-court rebound after turning around and dunking two plus one, deciding the game again.

"Chinese Kid: Mr. Key?"

After the game, many media hyped up this topic again, and Chen Mu's performance of never dropping the chain at a critical moment finally attracted the attention of enough fans and the media.

An interior player is very difficult to catch the ball most of the time when it matters mostly. But Chen Mu just returned to the basics in this new era when small balls began to gradually become popular, chiseling ball by ball on the inside, and winning big heart performances again and again.

Who says inside players can't decide the game at a crucial moment?

Two days later, at the Charlotte Time Warner Arena, in the first round of the 2009 playoffs in the Eastern East, the first group of deciding results was played.

With the Celtics having a two-day break in between, the final series was one day late and couldn't catch up with the Philadelphia side, so they ......

“SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEP！！！”

Amid the boos of the away fans, Mike Jordan shook his head and sighed, Larry Brown's silence, and the desperate eyes of the Bobcats players.

Chen Mu stood in the center of the field, raised a hand high, waved it in front of his forehead, and said loudly:

“SO-LONG，CHARLOTTE――！！！” (To be continued.) )

PS: The second round, it's coming!