The January race is coming to an end.

In the past four weeks, Chen Mu has won three Eastern Conference Player of the Week titles, and even Curry has become the favorite to be the best rookie in the East in January.

Because during this period of time, especially after the start of the second half of the month, Stephen Curry was by Chen Mu's side, like a fish in water. After a period of running-in, Curry gradually found his place in the team's playbook. Especially on the offensive end, how to make Philadelphia clearly restrained in defense and maintain the winning momentum without overexerting force in the regular season.

Curry, it seems, has found a small key.

However, in the fourth week, LeBron, a name that Chen Mu couldn't get around in a short period of time, still showed his strength as a proud son.

He led the Cavaliers to four wins in one week, averaging a terrifying 43 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists per game.

And after Chen Mu was continuously elected as the best of the week, the aesthetic fatigue presented finally began to show results. This month, whether Chen Mu can win the title of Eastern Player of the Month is the key to success or failure lies in the last week.

If Chen Mu can win another weekly best, then four weekly bests in a month will have a clear advantage over LeBron's one. It is understandable to win the Player of the Month award.

And if LeBron continues to work hard and grabs the last Player of the Week, then the number of Player of the Week is three to two, and Chen Mu's advantage seems to be less obvious.

Many media have begun to call January the month of Chen Mu, and the title of "January Chen" has also begun to circulate in the community. Can LeBron emerge and continue to maintain the delicate balance of power with Chen Mu, adding weight to the most important award of the season's MVP.

The last few games in January are crucial.

At this moment, the Philadelphia 76ers ushered in an old rival.

An opponent who makes them hate so much, has always been a sworn enemy, and last season on the stage of the Eastern Conference finals in the playoffs, with a long entanglement of seven classic matchups, the 76ers hated the opponent.

The Boston Celtics, after the bench has been strengthened, have taken on Philadelphia for the first time.

“BEAT-BOSTON！ BEAT-BOSTON！ BEAT-BOSTON！ BEAT-BOSTON！ ”

The players from both sides had just entered the stadium to warm up, and the boos of the Philadelphia fans were already ringing. On the level of team history, the Philadelphia 76ers are actually not on the same level as the Celtics. But the past of the two teams in the Eastern Conference is too much, and the old hatred for many years, coupled with the new hatred that has not cooled down last season, makes the fans a little too excited.

"In terms of position, Philadelphia doesn't suffer much!"

In such a blockbuster game, Barkley and Smith cannot be absent. In addition to the two of them, there was also a guest in attendance, who was a rookie who has been remembered by many people recently and made hot headlines in the media again because of a piece of news.

"Welcome Blake Griffin!"

Barkley was just about to start analyzing the lineup, but Smith didn't like him at all, and when he saw the camera coming over, Gu Zi opened his mouth to warmly welcome the guests.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you for your concern!"

Griffin was still a little shy, his face was slightly red and hot, and he reached out to say hello to the camera.

"Boston's starters don't need much introduction, they are still led by the Big Three. Although there were adjustments in the middle of the season, Coach Reaves even boldly put Ray Allen on the bench as a sixth man. But it turns out that to get the most out of Celtic's offensive and defensive power, they still have to ......"

"Blake, how are your injuries? Everyone cares! ”

Smith completely ignored Barkley's rare serious analysis, and asked Griffin with a smile on his face.

"Uh...... Not bad! The recovery is okay, and the doctor said that if the recovery is ideal, there will be almost no loss of exercise ability or something. Maybe even get stronger because of a period of recuperation! ”

Griffin didn't know if he should talk to him, but Barkley, who was pitiful and seriously analytical, hesitated and decided to answer the question first.

“…… So on the Boston side, there are not many changes in the starter, the most important thing is that at the tactical starting point, Rondo's role has further increased. Whether or not they can contain Rondo's individual attacks and passing organization will be the winner of this game for Philadelphia. ”

"So when will you be able to come back? Can you catch up with next season's summer league, preseason or something? ”

Smith still ignored Barkley.

"It's going to be fine, but in summer league, the team doesn't necessarily let me play a lot. Adjust more in the preseason, match the rhythm of the team to find the feeling, I believe I will soon be on the field and give you a wonderful game! ”

Griffin isn't the kind of player LeBron who is naturally good at dealing with the media. Griffin may be a little more upright in terms of personality. As a result, there will be some reports that are not very good in the media. But because of this, it makes people feel more real and unpretentious.

It's not that LeBron is bad, it's that LeBron is so good, so good that it's a little untrue. This is also something that can't be helped, with so much aura and pressure on his back, LeBron James has been able to get to where he is today, not just by mouth. His strength, his hard work, his attitude towards every offense and defense, are his greatest weapons.

“…… Then, there are more changes on the Philadelphia side, but we have broadcast the previous games, so there is no need to say more. The key is in two points, the first is the starting double point guard combination, whether a shooter like Curry will be inhibited by the strength of the veteran, the all-time three-point king, and the experience of defensive shooters against Ray Allen, and will not be able to play his own strength. ”

Barkley is still conscientiously analyzing, don't say it, listen carefully, what he said is really reasonable.

"And what's the last thing that is missing here in Boston? It's a master of perimeter defense. Curry's small body, whether he will be 'abused' by Boston's iron-blooded defense on the outside, and a bunch of old fritters are all highlights, and they are also the points of victory and defeat for Philadelphia. ”

"The second key point is whether Philadelphia can contain Pierce. Everyone should remember that in the playoffs last season, Iguodala, a defensive expert, was bullied enough by Pierce. Although now Pierce is a year older, Iguodala has added another year of experience. But the outcome of this set of duels is still unpredictable. After all, now that Boston's bench is thicker, Pierce can contribute more efficiency per unit time with less playing time. Iguodala is still very ...... challenge."

"So, let's talk about the signing!"

SMITH HAD A GOOD IMPRESSION OF GRIFFIN AND SAID WITH A SMILE: "RECENTLY THERE WAS NEWS IN THE MEDIA THAT YOU MAY TRANSFER FROM NIKE'S JORDAN-TEAM AND SIGN WITH OTHER SPORTS BRANDS. And is it true that the sports brand company has already started to contact NIKE? ”

"Haha, Uncle Kenny, I can't talk about this ......!"

Griffin's "Uncle Kenny" makes Smith almost vomit blood.

"I haven't thought about it that much for the time being. After all, I'm an athlete, and it's an athlete's job to get on the pitch and then try to win. I'll leave the rest to my agent, he's an expert in this area! ”

These words are not leaky.

“…… And on the bench, the thickness of both teams is terrifying. Boston wins in terms of experience and the number of players who can contribute to a high level of play. Philadelphia is strong in star players and impact. Such a duel and thickness will make the connection section of this game not look bad, but may be full of fire and exciting, everyone had better not change the channel, and keep paying attention to our T ......"

"So ......"

"So you big-headed squid egg, ahhh!!h

Barkley pushed Smith off the chair, leaving the swivel chair squeaking in place, and Griffin was dumbfounded.

This, this, this......

Is there a risk of injury when being a commentator?

"Okay, Blake!"

Barkley roared, Griffin was frightened, his body trembled, he sat up straight and shouted, "Here!" ”

"Let's talk about the game! Belch...... Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, I don't eat people. ”

Barkley smiled chubbyly.

Don't you eat it??

Griffin looked at Smith, who was lying on the ground and holding his old waist and screaming, he couldn't laugh or cry.

I think you're going to kill someone!

"Okay, the warm-up between the two sides is over, go back to the locker room for the last time to make the final tactical arrangements, and then it's time for the official game!"

Barkley received the broadcast signal, stretched out his hand and pretended to point to the camera: "The camera is given to the locker rooms of both sides!" ”

"Focus, focus, focus!"

Boston Celtics, Away Locker Room.

In the camera, the players are making final preparations, and their eyes are looking at Reeves.

"We're going to stay focused for 48 minutes and not let up for a second! They are not the team that lacked the big generals last year, they are super attacking, but we are stronger defensively! ”

Reeves said with some excitement, stretched out his hand and patted the tactical board and said, "Do the details well, play to our experience advantage, and hold their momentum." If the situation is not right, we will immediately suspend the adjustment, and we will destroy them at the root. This is an away game against a sworn enemy, and when the old and new hatreds are combined, they will definitely burst into amazing firepower. We're going to hold and then beat them in the details! ”

“…… Be!!! ”

Reeves is to the point, the team is mainly veterans, and there is no need for much chicken soup for the soul. After saying a few words, everyone was ready, looked as usual, shouted in unison, turned around and prepared to play.

The Master of Kings.

There was only one thought in the minds of the reporters at the scene.

The other side.

"Boom!"

Philadelphia 76ers, home locker room.

"Smack!"

After a few words were written, Carlyle slapped the marker pen on the pen bar and turned around.

"Have you seen the key to victory?"

"See clearly!"

The Philadelphia players are in full swing.

"Play, carry out, everything else has been said 10,000 times, let's go!"

“…… Yes - !! Roar!! ”

The players roared into the sky and walked out of the door with menacing momentum.

The reporter was a little curious, standing too far away just now to see what Carlisle had written.

"Push the camera up! Let's see what the key to victory is given by Coach Carlisle of Philadelphia! ”

The camera pans forward, and before the door is closed, the characters appear.

"The Key to Victory:"

Next line, one word.

“…… Win! (To be continued.) )