Before the game, many reporters interviewed players and dug out news like in previous years.

The Spurs and the Lakers fought a verbal battle, allowing the reporters to get what they wanted. Entering the 21st century, the Lakers and the Spurs are incompatible.

In 2001, the Lakers bullied the Spurs with their strength and bullied the Spurs from the weak and had no ammunition and food to stop the wounded soldiers; in 2002, the Spurs made a comeback and still could not defeat the Lakers; in 2003, the Spurs slept with firewood and tasted gall, and beat the Lakers to avenge their previous shame; in 2004, the Spurs lost to the Lakers 4 again...

With O'Neal's departure, the two teams have not played in the playoffs for three years.

Has the relationship between the Spurs and the Lakers been downplayed?

No, they are still old enemies.

Spurs fans hope to witness the team ravage the Lakers, and they will never miss it as long as they have the chance. Similarly, Lakers fans are always willing to show off the honors achieved by the Purple and Gold Army.

The Bulls and Celtics were all low-key and didn't say anything like that.

The Bulls were swept by the Celtics in the regular season, so it is time to be low-key.

Ray Allen performed poorly in the playoffs, averaging only 10.3 points per game, shooting percentage of 36.6%, and three-point shooting percentage of 29.5%. Not to mention "giants", this data cannot even be considered a good role player.

In addition to being in poor condition, Ray Allen also had many conflicts with point guard Ron.

Rondo is a self-righteous person, with a bad shooting, a arrogant personality, keeps talking trash on the court, and his mind is often hot.

In the first round of the playoffs, Rondo frequently fought against the air on the periphery and was suppressed by Sinrich. After winning the first two games with his team, he was still arrogant, as if he was the key to winning.

Later, when he arrived at the Hawks' home court, Rondo was still put a few steps away from the outside. He was so nervous that he forced his breakthrough. Sinrich was selected for the second team of the defensive lineup last season, so how could he break through so easily? Rondo was defeated again.

After the game, Ray Allen advised Rondo. Rondo thought that Aron had a lot of trouble, so the two quarreled. Conflicts gradually emerged.

Every time Ray Allen leaves a team, he has conflicts with his old club, and he is not a broad-minded person. As the 1996 Golden Generation, who has been selected as All-Stars several times, he is unhappy. Rondo challenges.

Garnett once admonished the "big baby" in the team, and Allen felt that he could also suppress the newcomer, but Rondo just didn't accept it.

Rondo has a different status from the big baby, and he is unwilling to be the fourth seat, wanting to get more.

In these two seasons, he is the only reliable point guard in the Celtics, and Rondo has gained a lot of playing time. The media praised him in the later stage of the season and made him arrogant.

After that, no matter how the coach shouted angrily, Rondo still made endless breakthroughs and mistakes. Allen often did not receive passes when running out of the position, was not responsible for holding the ball, and could only make some inexplicable shots, which was reasonable.

If the Celtics could be completely united, they would not fight seven games with the two weak brigades.

The Celtics passed the previous two times, and if they still fight the bulls, they might have to hate them.

On the 19th, after the team's training, Rivers left Ray Allen and Rondo to talk.

Rivers looked at the two of them and said in a desperate situation: "I don't care what kind of grudges you two have in the locker room. Let me put them down now. I played 7 games in the first two rounds. Do you think the Cavaliers, the Eagles are better than the Bulls? If you want to win the championship, you must unite!"

Both of them didn't say anything. A large number of fans on the Internet were optimistic about the Bulls, because the Bulls definitely didn't need seven games to play those two teams.

Rivers said seriously: "I don't talk nonsense. You two just think about whether you are eliminated by the Bulls, will you be embarrassed to lose? You don't have a championship. Without MVP, Wang Jun will not have conflicts with his teammates. Why do you make trouble?"

"Coach, we will play well." Ray Allen was the first to answer.

He felt a little cold. He was nominally the Big Three, but his status was obviously not as good as Pierce and Garnett. If the coach had given him enough respect, he would have been on his side and trained a lot.

He has made up his mind that it would be best to win the Celtics. If it doesn't work, he will leave and join a strong team when the contract expires in 2010.

Rondo also nodded and said, "We will cooperate well."

What I thought to myself was: How many years can you be stronger, old man?

The Bulls have already taken a special plane to Boston and spent some time running tactics today. Skeles also called the players to talk after training, and the way to boost morale is relatively alternative.

He said: "We are the defending champions, but this time, I hope everyone puts their mentality in the challenger position to challenge the Celtics. They won four games in the regular season, their defense was very stable, and they restrained us to a certain extent in tactical terms. Our lineup did not have an advantage."

This kind of words sometimes have a counterproductive effect, and it is more like a blow than an inspiration.

Skeles continued: "Our fighting spirit cannot be lost to any team. All players on the court must strictly follow the tactics. It doesn't matter if they can't prevent it. Fouls must be firm, ruthless, and make them afraid. Their players like to say trash words, don't be afraid, and scold them!"

This is a bit difficult, even Hill frowned.

On the Bulls, only Wang Jun and Barnes can squirt a few trash words on the field, and the others are honest people. So, Skeles did not reiterate the second time.

On the 20th, a reporter interviewed fans outside the stadium, and most of them were optimistic about the Celtics winning the championship.

This season, the Celtics are famous at home court. They have eliminated their opponents in two rounds of the playoffs, relying on eight home wins and not winning a single game away.

The Bulls’ goal is to take away a victory so they have a better chance of defeating the Celtics.

In the locker room, Skeles did not encourage him anymore, and Wang Jun did not speak. He was preparing to hold back his energy and prepare to vent on the court.

In this game, the Bulls lost five games in a row.

He vowed that he would never lose again and would not let Garnett continue to be proud. Ray Allen was in a bad state recently, and if he faced him on the outside, it would be a good opportunity.

Now that Chandler has made a comeback, there are three-pointers on the outside. If the Celtics double-team him at the three-point line, they may have to pay a heavy price.

Do you dare to fight like this?

If Ray Allen is in charge of defense, I will make you look good.

After appearing, Wang Jun observed Lei Allen and sneered in his heart. He practiced his shooting and felt good.

Rivers still sent it to his usual habits: Rondo, Ray Allen, Pierce, Garnett, Perkins.

If Ray Allen doesn't play, it will be more difficult for the Celtics to attack. Pierce is usually responsible for holding the ball, and the only reliable three-pointer is Ray Allen. He is also the target of strict defense for opponents in every game.

The Bulls changed, and three players were replaced at once. Du Hong, Wang Jun, Barnes, Lewis, and Chandler.

The Bulls understand the Celtics' style of playing, and their opponents also understand them. As long as Calderon comes on the court, he may be caught and attacked hard. The solution is to defend the joint defense. He defends the wing against Pierce, and Ray Allen also suffers a loss.

Calderon can play as a substitute and control the rhythm of the game with Hill. With David Lee and PJ Brown in the inside, Watson will be responsible for breaking through with the ball, and the three veterans will not be confused even if they watch it.

Knowing that regular season tactics are difficult to win, Skeles dares to innovate. This is his courage! He wants to win by surprise!

Chandler jumped and the game began.
Chapter completed!