The Godfather of Basketball

A soul-stirring victory is the best response to those who question the deal.

For the lore three-pointer in this crucial game, the 3 million spent is definitely worth it.

After this battle, the Eagles suffered a setback. Coupled with the schedule problem, the record was mediocre.

The Cavaliers also basically secured the third position in the Eastern Conference and sat until the end of the regular season.

As the season came to an end, the final rankings of the East and West were also released.

Ranked first in the West is the Rockets. After they traded for Salmons, their strength has improved significantly. In the end, they also ended the season with a record of 62 wins and 20 losses. They are expected to hit the second four consecutive championships in NBA history.

The second-placed Lakers won 60 wins.

The Suns were bombarded without O'Neal, plus Grant Hill's second spring, and Hawes, who was traded from the Kings with Cole, performed exceptionally strong, winning 57 wins and ranking third.

Ranked fourth is the Mavericks. After trading away the problematic player Josh Howard, their strength has improved significantly.

5~8 are the Nuggets, Jazz, Trail Blazers and Spurs in order.

The Thunder won 50 wins and missed the playoffs, becoming the worst background emperor in history.

East side.

The number one ranking is still the Celtics. Garnett returned from injury, Batum played more and more mature, and the Celtics won 61 wins, and they are still the favorites to win the championship.

Ranked second is the Magic, they still got 59 wins like last year.

The Cavaliers ranked third in the East with a record of 53 wins and 29 losses.

Ranked fourth is the Eagles, they got 50 wins.

The Heat ranked fifth with 47 wins and 35 losses.

Bulls ranked sixth, rookie Gibson played exceptionally well, which makes their record further than last season.

Ranked seventh is the Bucks. Despite internal and external troubles, the team successfully entered the playoffs thanks to Paul Millsap's strong performance.

The eighth-ranked Bobcats, this is the first time the team has reached the playoffs after the team moved to Charlotte.

The Eastern and Western playoffs are out, and the Cavaliers will face the Bulls in the first round.

This matchup is also considered to be the most likely round of upset series in the Eastern Conference.

Despite winning 53 wins, the Cavaliers lineup is old and small, and only James and Artest are considered to be at their peak.

After the Bulls supplemented Gibson, the starting strength was balanced, and a veteran like Brad Miller was on the bench. Not only the future is promising, but it may also be the breakthrough year of No. 1 pick Rondrick Rose.

Of course, this round of matchup itself is also very interesting.

The collision between the two No. 1 picks in James and Rose, and even counting Brown and O'Neal Sr., there are four No. 1 picks in this round of the series.

And the Bulls who were eliminated by the Cavaliers last year, Rose's revenge on James is definitely a gimmick.

This is also Tang Tiandong's first round of playoffs after coaching.

It was also the hardest year.

After coaching to win the first championship, the Rockets have always been favorites to win the championship.

But this Cavaliers team is weak on the inside, has obvious shortcomings, and is poorly transferred to the playoffs. Almost no one thinks that they can make it to the finals.

The Magic or the Celtics are the hurdles it can't get over.

In a blink of an eye, time came to April 20th. The Cavaliers are at home and will usher in the first game against the Bulls.

Before the game, Tang Tian was in the locker room doing the final mobilization for his players.

"Do you know which year I was happiest after winning the championship in my three years in the Rockets?" Tang Tian looked at his players.

"It must have been last year," James said.

"Yes, three consecutive championships, dynasty, don't be envious, I am one of them." Artest said with a smile.

The other players also showed illusions. The members of the dynasty team are really not something ordinary people have the opportunity to experience.

"No." To their surprise, Tang Tian gave a negative answer.

"Don't do that!" Artest spread his hands.

"It was the first year, my first year as a manager."

The members of the Cavaliers looked at Tang Tian curiously.

"That team had almost nothing but Yao Ming and T-mac. Some people even thought we couldn't even beat the Jazz in the first round. Even if the team came to the Western Conference Finals and fell behind 0-2, no one thought we could win. The ultimate champion, no one."

"But we did."

The members of the Cavaliers were inexplicably excited after hearing this.

Yes, three consecutive championships, the feeling of Dynasty is really cool.

However, the feeling of being underestimated, counterattacking, and being slapped in the face is really the most enjoyable.

"And now you, let me see the team that used to be."

It seemed impossible to win the championship.

It is even considered the most likely to be upset in the first round.

The Magic and Celtics were also considered unwinnable.

But look at me..."

Everyone looked at Tang Tian with hot eyes.

They feel their adrenaline rushing wildly in their bodies.

"I've led that team to championships.

Now I will also lead you to win the final championship.

I promise! "

Tang Tian roared out the last sentence.

"Huha!"

The blood of the members of the Cavaliers went straight to their foreheads, waving their arms and shouting in the same way.

"Cavaliers! Go! Go!"

Tang Tian yelled, the team members looked fierce and rushed out of the locker room.

In terms of chicken soup, Rivers is not worthy of carrying Tang Tian's shoes.

Casey finally came out of the locker room with Tang Tian.

When he came out, he also gave Tang Tian a thumbs up in admiration.

"How is the defensive training against Rose going?" Tang Tian asked.

"No problem." Casey made an "OK" gesture, which means that he is in a good mood when he is always serious.

Tang Tian nodded.

Playing against the Bulls, 80% of the time is playing against Rose.

Even if Rose is only a sophomore, even if the head coach of this Bulls team is not Thibodeau.

But Rose's way of playing is doomed to the way this team plays.

The players came out of the player channel, and the scene cheered loudly.

After a brief warm-up before the game, the opening ceremony of the scene was soon entered.

The host lowered his voice and introduced the Bulls' starting lineup.

Inside Noaga Gibson, small forward Ruhr Deng, outside Hinrich and Rose.

After the Bulls came the Cavaliers.

The host's voice suddenly rose.

"Cleveland. fans, are. you. r~~eady!"

Accompanied by the host's last loud shout, the live music exploded in an instant, the lights were projected onto the court, and the Cavaliers team logo kept flashing.

Accompanied by the rhythm of the music, flames sprayed around the large LED screen, and the highlights of James, O'Neill, Matthews, and Louis Williams switched back and forth around the screen.

The lights were shining, and the cheers of the fans pierced the sky.

Just like what Tang Tian felt on the first day he came to the Cavaliers, although Cleveland is small, the ball market here is unprecedentedly hot.