Chapter 271 First round sweep + era of giant beasts?

   "Old K, are you serious when you say you want to sweep the Nuggets?" A reporter asked during the on-site interview after the game.

   "Of course, we have the strength to sweep them, why not?" Pharaoh laughed.

   "So what do you expect from your opponent in the second round?" The reporter asked again.

   "Neither the Jazz nor the Lakers can form a real obstacle to us. We can solve them, and we will definitely reach the Western Conference Finals." Pharaoh said firmly.

   Back in the locker room, a row of medicine buckets have been prepared in the bathroom.

It is most suitable to use the medicine bath immediately after exercise. At this time, it is easier for the medicine to enter the muscles and bones. Therefore, K Wuguan has prepared the same medicine bucket as Pharaoh for VIP customers such as Lightning. Whether at home or away, after the fight The game can be bubbled.

   "Come in."

  Liu Changfeng had poured the medicinal liquid into it, and when he saw them coming in, he quickly greeted them.

  Kevin Johnson immediately stripped naked and slipped into the bucket. Liu Changfeng put the lid on him, leaving only his head outside. Several people including Drexler and AC Green also entered the medicine keg.

"comfortable!"

   After soaking for more than two months, they have gradually become accustomed to the smell of medicine. Now there is no oxygen mask, and they are also used to soaking in the medicine bath.

   And through dozens of days of medicated baths and medicated oil massage, they all realized the benefits, one thing is obvious, the fatigue after the game recovers faster than before.

   However, among the Suns players, there are only five of them in V, plus Danny Ainge, after all, the cost is too expensive, the wages of other players are low, and there is no commercial income, so they can't afford it at all.

   Lao Wang can't provide it for free, so VIP has no meaning to exist, how can he make money?

   "Kevin, how is your body?"

   Lao Wang also soaked in the bucket and asked.

   "It's okay, just a few more games." Kevin Johnson laughed.

   Old Wang said with a smile: "Last season we were busy for nothing, and the lineup should change next season. This season is the best opportunity. Let's fight and fight again, and strive to reach the finals. We have a chance to play the Bulls."

   Everyone nodded, and even Drexler and AC Green wanted to work hard this year to win a championship, so that their careers would be complete.

  Drexler really wants to go back to his hometown of Houston, although it would be better if he can go back after winning the championship.

AC Green also knows that his contract in the Suns takes up a lot of space. His salary alone tops three old Ks and more than four gliders. The gliders are only $1.58 million this year. Space, the Suns will likely choose to trade him.

Therefore, he also hopes to win a championship before leaving, otherwise he will go to other teams. His contract is so large, it will definitely affect the team's lineup, thereby affecting the team's record, and the possibility of winning the championship is very small. .

   At this time, assistant coach Lewis shouted outside: "The results of the other three games are out. The Magic won the Eagles, the Knicks won the Cavaliers, and the Jazz won the Lakers. There is no upset."

  Pharaoh asked loudly, "Coach, how are O'Neal and Ewing doing?"

   Lewis outside looked at the data recorded in his hand and said: "Ewing made 10 of 16 shots, with a shooting rate of 62.5%, and scored 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks."

   "The efficiency is very high, he attacks a lot at the basket?" Pharaoh said in surprise.

  Lewis laughed: "That's not true. He felt good tonight. Most of them were jumpers. In addition, he only had two free throws, 1 of 2."

"Two free throws? The lethality is equal to zero. I don't think he will reach the finals in his life. In the future, when Jordan gets old, O'Neal will get up. He can't pass Jordan's level now, and he can't pass the shark's level in the future." Wang Hehe laughed.

   At this time, Lewis added: "Today, the Knicks felt really good. The overall hit rate was as high as 63%. Ewing's hit rate also dragged down the team's efficiency."

"Ha ha…"

  Pharaoh and the others were startled and laughed.

  Lewis added: "O'Neal made 6 of 14 shots, 42.9% from the field, and 11 of 14 free throws. This hit rate reached 78.6%..."

   "This free throw rate, the sharks are amazing!" Pharaoh's eyes were about to fall out.

"The Shark had 23 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 2 fouls. In addition, he only played 27 minutes before he left the game. The Magic was ahead too much. The final score was 77:124, and the Magic won by 47 points." Lewis said.

   "On purpose, one more point than us?" Lao Wang laughed.

  Kevin Johnson said: "With such data in 27 minutes, O'Neal is really strong. Old K, he is really the opponent of your life."

   At this time, a mobile phone rang in the wardrobe outside, and I didn't know who it was.

   "Old K, your phone is ringing, do you want to bring it in?" Robert Horry shouted outside.

   "Bring it in." Lao Wang said.

   Soon, Horry pinched his nose and came in with his phone. He was not used to the smell of medicine.

   It used to be fine, only Pharaoh had one medicine bucket, but now there are six medicine buckets laid out in a row, and even with the lid on, there is a strong smell of medicine.

  The other players can only stay outside at this time, and wait for them to take a bath before coming in to take a bath.

  Pharaoh took the phone and looked, O'Neal? Calling him at this time, is it to show off? As soon as he answered the phone, it really was.

  O'Neal's voice was very excited. He hadn't spoken yet. As soon as the phone got through, he immediately shouted over there: "Haha, old K, we won by 47 points, one more point than you."

   "Congratulations, the big sewer, you don't have to be swept away." Old Wang said with a smile.

   "Oh, I don't use this nickname anymore, old K, you have to remember, my nickname is Big Diesel now, it's Big Diesel, not Diesel." O'Neal shouted.

   "The Great Sewer."

   "Big Diesel, **** it! Either you call me Big Shark."

   "The big felon."

   "Okay, this one is fine too, don't call me a big sewer again."

   "Okay, big felon."

   "Listen, old K, we will definitely reach the finals this season..." O'Neal then began to brag, describing his imagination of the playoffs.

  Pharaoh just listened to the talk show, turned on the phone hands-free, put it aside, listened to everyone together, and responded occasionally, an hour soon passed.

   "Oh, damn, I forgot the time, my phone bill is going to explode, **** old K, don't you remind me?"

   O'Neal's lamentation sounded over there.

"Ha ha…"

  Here, Kevin Johnson and the others burst into laughter.

After the    medicated bath, Pharaoh waited for a quick shower, and then went to the media press conference after the game, while others were interviewed by the media in the locker room.

   A group of reporters rushed in and smelled the medicine in the room. Most people were not surprised, because they were used to it. After the All-Star team, the Suns' locker room has been like this from home to away games.

   And under the dissemination of these media, the name of the medicinal bath of K Martial Arts Hall has become well-known and resounded in all directions.

   One reporter muttered: "I bet there are some players who don't want to join the Suns, it's so uncomfortable, I don't even want to come in."

   "But you're always the quickest person to come in." Someone complained next to him.

   "It's all for the sake of life!" The reporter in front sighed.

   An hour later, when the press conference was over, Pharaoh, Kevin Johnson, and Liu Changfeng rushed to K Martial Arts Hall, where they received medicated oil massage for an hour.

   But this kind of treatment is only available at home games, not away games. Wang Tielong and the others will not go to away games. In the away games, only Liu Changfeng is alone, and everyone has to take turns.

  Kevin Johnson had already realized the benefits. While enjoying the massage, he said, "Old K, does the K martial arts hall still have any extra massage therapists? I want to hire a private massage therapist."

   "The cost is very high, he will follow you to the away game, the round-trip airfare, the accommodation fee, the salary of the massage therapist, don't rush to decide." Pharaoh reminded.

   "We can invite two more in partnership. With Liu, three massage therapists are almost the same." Drexler said suddenly.

  Pharaoh was startled, it seemed like oh, there are six of them, and at most three massage therapists are enough.

   He thought about it and said, "Let me talk to the management. During the playoffs, I will send two massage therapists to the away game, and we will talk about future issues later."

   "OK." The other five nodded in agreement.

  Kevin Johnson warned: "Anyway, I want one in the offseason, you plan first."

   "I want one too."

   Drexler and AC Green also said one after another.

  Danny Angie and Dan Marley didn’t speak. The income of the two was not as good as theirs, and it would cost more to hire one person. It’s better to stay at home in Phoenix during the offseason and go to the K martial arts hall for massage every day.

   "No problem." Old Wang nodded.

   No. 28, the other eight playoff teams fought against each other.

  West, the Spurs beat the Sonics, and the Mosaics beat the Trail Blazers.

  East, Bulls beat Celtics, Pacers beat Hornets.

   Next, the first-round series continues.

  Now the first round of the series is still a best-of-five, 221 home and away system.

  No. 29, the Suns won two wins against the Nuggets, won a winning streak, and got match point.

   On the same day, the Magic also won two consecutive victories, the Jazz were equalized by the Lakers, and the Knicks were also equalized by the Cavaliers.

  The Jazz are not considered a super strong team. They are fourth in the Western Conference in the regular season, and they are not unpopular when they are tied by the sixth-placed Lakers.

   But the Knicks are third in the East and the Cavaliers are sixth. They were tied by the Cavaliers, which is a small upset.

   However, the series only reached the G2 battle. It is hard to say whether it can really be an upset.

  30, Bulls and Pacers, Spurs and Mosaic have successively defeated their opponents.

   Time has entered May.

   On the night of the 1st, the Suns defeated the Nuggets on the road, completed the sweeping slogan shouted by Wang Tiejun before the first round, and took the lead in the second round.

   On the same day, the Jazz fought hard, defeated the Lakers, and won the match point with a big score of 2-1.

   And in the East, the Magic were overturned by the Eagles and lost their first match point.

  The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers and won the match point with a big score of 2-1.

   After the game, Pharaoh made a phone call to ridicule O'Neal and said, "The big sewer..."

   "Big Diesel, Big Felon, Big Shark, Old K, don't call me Big Sewer?" O'Neal, who lost the game, shouted angrily.

   "Haha, well, big felon, play hard next game, don't lose again, if you are killed by the Eagles in the first round, maybe the magic will sell you." Old Wang laughed.

"Impossible. After playing next season, the Magic will definitely give me a big contract. I'm the next super center, the future 50 superstars, I'm worth a 100 million yuan contract, they will give it to me." O'Neal Angry.

   "100 million yuan contract?"

   Old Wang muttered in his mouth.

   Mr. Colangelo and Lance Hoxman have spoken on the phone twice, and since Hoxman refused to renew his contract early, there is no specific extension of the contract.

He knows that there is only one player who has won a contract worth 100 million yuan, and that is Larry Johnson of the Hornets, a good power forward, but that's all, a little guy who has a bad temper but is very good at playing, and fights with Mourning every day Temper, the media often report.

   Now O'Neal also wants to get a contract of 100 million yuan, which makes him also have a mind, because O'Neal can, and he is equally qualified.

Colangelo was good to him. At the beginning, he rejected the big contract from the Bulls, and even prepared to sign a minimum salary contract with the Suns, just to repay this gentleman for taking him out of Chinatown, but now The second contract he has to fight for.

   Even if he really wants to get personal honor now, his views on personal honor are completely different from before, but making money is still his primary purpose.

   At the same time, Hoxman told him that the NBA is the same as Hollywood. You can get a contract with any celebrity. If you get a lower contract, you will lose your value. That is an absolutely stupid choice.

  On the 2nd, the Suns returned to Phoenix, and while resting, waited for the other teams to decide the outcome of the first round.

   That night, the bulls stumbled, accidentally lost the G3 battle, and failed to complete the sweep.

   In addition, the Pacers also lost to the Hornets, tied two to one.

   Similarly, the Mosaic and the Spurs also lost to the Trail Blazers and the Sonics, respectively, and they were both tied 2-1.

   "Charles, don't let the Blazers kill you, we can wait to play the Western Conference finals with you." Pharaoh called Barkley on the phone.

   But it was not Barkley who answered, but Da Meng, who shouted loudly: "Boy, don't worry, we will definitely go to the Western Conference Finals and kill you again."

   "Old guy, just wait and see." Old Wang said without showing weakness.

   In the next two days, the Bulls and other teams defeated their opponents and advanced to the second round.

  Dameng did not blunder either. He killed his opponent in the G4 battle and advanced to the second round with a big score of three to one.

The   Jazz and the Lakers entered the Game 5 battle, and finally injured Divac with the postman’s elbow. They eliminated the Lakers with a big score of 3-2 and reached the second round.

   Of the eight teams that made it to the second round, only the Suns could complete the sweep.

  According to Pharaoh's understanding, this is the embodiment of the strength of the Suns and a precursor to winning the championship.

  In the end, the second round matches are: East, Bulls vs Pacers, Magic vs Knicks; West, Mosaic vs Spurs, Suns vs Jazz.

   The second round starts on the 7th, with the east playing first and the west playing on the 8th. The best-of-seven system. The home and away system is 22111. In the four groups, the former has the home field advantage.

   On May 6, Pharaoh accepted a telephone interview with ABC TV. During the interview, the reporter asked questions about the MVP and the second round.

   "Old K, the winner of this season's regular season MVP will be announced after the second round. Jordan and you are the most popular candidates. Who do you think has a better chance of winning this honor?"

   "I think we all have a chance, it's not something we can control. Voting is highly subjective, and I don't know if the 117 gentlemen or women will vote for me," he said.

   "So in your own opinion, is it possible for you to defeat Jordan and win this most important personal honor?" the reporter asked.

"Of course it's possible. I won't look down on myself. My personal data is not bad, but the team's record is slightly worse. If I win the MVP, it will be a completely fair and just thing." He was not very modest. said.

   "So for the upcoming second round series, against the Jazz, what do you think the Suns have the chance of reaching the Western Conference Finals?" the reporter asked.

   "Well, I want to say 100%, but it seems a little arrogant, well, 99%." He said with a smile.

   "Damn it, so arrogant!"

   The next day, the content of Pharaoh's interview appeared in the news of the media. When the postman who was eating breakfast saw it, his expression was a little gloomy and irritable.

   The second-round encounter with the Suns was not only within the Jazz’s expectations, but also within his expectations. No one in the Jazz thought that the Suns would be eliminated by the Nuggets.

   As a mortal enemy, it should be a good thing to meet in the series, because as long as you kill the opponent, you can take a breath of ill will, but for the Jazz and him, encountering the mortal enemy of the Suns is the most annoying thing.

The reason for    is very simple, because the Jazz really can't match the Suns' strength. They lose more and win less. Whether it is off the court or on the court, his strength can't match the old K.

   So, when the Suns are the mortal enemy, the Jazz and himself may not only not be able to get rid of the bad anger in their hearts, but also have to be bullied again, which is really the most depressing thing.

   "Huh, boy, it's not that easy to win our jazz."

  bang, he slammed his fist on the dining table, smashed the dishes, plates and cups to jump up together, food and milk spilled on the table, and also scared the family members, I don't know why he was suddenly angry.

He made up his mind, even if he really can't win in the end, he will use up the last shreds of energy from the Suns and the old K in the second-round series, just like the Suns did in the Western Conference finals last season, the Suns Can make the Mosaic team become a soft-footed horse in the finals, he and the Jazz can also make the Suns a soft-footed horse in the Western Conference finals.

   No. 7, the second round began, and the four Eastern Conference teams began to fight against each other.

At 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Pharaoh finished training at the headquarters, took a medicinal bath for an hour, and then did not go home. Instead, he and Liu Changfeng drove to the K martial arts hall, where they were going to have dinner with Wang Tielong and the others, and then Watch the game.

   Since Wang Tielong and the others came, as long as Yu Feihong is not here, he usually eats dinner and trains here.

   There are a lot of people here, so we have a cafeteria, and Tian Xiaofen also works here and manages the cafeteria.

   At 6:20, when they arrived at the martial arts hall, dinner was ready, Tian Xiaofen was serving dishes from the kitchen, and Wang Tielong and the others were serving meals.

   There are more than fifty people who stay here, and the others are all over the United States, following those VIP clients as massage therapists.

After All-Star, through word-of-mouth communication and promotion, the VIP business of K Wuguan has developed well. There are more than 160 people. Most of the later development are Phoenix customers, either rich or athlete.

  50 people were lively enough, there were several tables, and the dishes were all served in big pots, the kind of big iron pots for washing faces, and everyone rushed up laughing and laughing.

   But Lao Wang eats only one serving, according to his standard.

  While eating his own unpalatable food, he glanced at the large fragrant pots next to him from time to time, and his saliva was quite secreted.

   "Brother Tiejun, come one?" Liu Changjiang handed over a big meat bun.

   "Don't eat, take it away."

   Old Wang twisted his head, swallowed, and continued to eat his half-cooked steak and lettuce.

   "Haha..." Everyone laughed.

   After dinner, it was almost seven o'clock. Everyone was chatting and digesting food. At eight o'clock, Liu Changfeng started to do medicated oil massage for Lao Wang.

  Wang Tieshu turned on the big TV on the wall and asked, "Tie Jun, which game do you want to watch?"

  Tonight is the second round of G1 games in the East. Between the Bulls and the Magic, although O'Neal is strong, the Magic is unlikely to reach the finals.

   He wanted to watch the game between the Bulls and the Pacers, but he also didn't want to miss the game between the Magic and the Knicks. After thinking about it, he would simply watch two games at the same time. Anyway, there are several TV sets in the martial arts hall.

   He originally thought that the Bulls should win the Pacers firmly, but he did not expect to hit the third quarter, the Bulls and Pacers tied.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Jordan had a conflict with the opponent because of an excessive defense by Reggie Miller. In anger, he threw an old punch at the opponent and punched the opponent. In the end, the referee gave Miller a technical offense. , he has nothing to do with himself.

   In this game, the Bulls still won by 5 points.

Pharaoh was also surprised by Reggie Miller's performance. As a perimeter, Miller's shooting rate was very high tonight. In the face of Jordan and Pippen's defense, he made 10 of 21 shots, 4 of 8 three-pointers, and 7 free throws. In 6, he scored 30 points, and his precise jumper ability was fully revealed in this game.

   The result of the other game was that the Magic defeated the Knicks and won the G1 game.

  O'Neal made 15 of 21 shots, with a hit rate of 71.4%, 9 of 15 free throws, and a free throw rate of 70%. He scored 39 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers and 5 fouls.

Magic and small forward Denis Scott scored 25 points, Penny Hardaway scored 19 points, 4 rebounds, 15 assists and 3 steals, and shooting guard Nick Anderson scored 17 points. The rate reached 57.3%.

The performance of O'Neal's opponent, super center Ewing, made New York fans very wrong. Under O'Neal's defense, he made only 4 of 15 shots, with a shooting rate of only 26.7%, 3 of 4 free throws, and the lethality was not enough. Attacking the basket, he only scored 11 points and 10 rebounds, ranking fourth in the team in scoring.

   In the matchup with O'Neal, his performance was at a disadvantage in all aspects, and he was almost destroyed by O'Neal on both the offensive and defensive ends.

  The ABC commentator Gomez, who broadcast the game live, said that the time to call the three super centers has passed. After the game, he was full of disappointment and said:

"I have always been a fan of the three super centers. They are above the center, but they use the speed and skill of the guard to deduce the center's play style. This is the reason why I admire them, but Ewing's performance tonight made me disappointment.

   I would like to say now, are we going to usher in an era of behemoth centers? "

   (end of this chapter)