Chapter 1909 Finals Preview, Super Showdown Is Born

James' words are more like a declaration, a declaration of winning the championship. He failed in two finals and lost 1-8. His yearning and desire for the championship can be felt through the screen.

And this is obviously the motivation for him to evolve again. After all, he can crush the alliance with his physical fitness alone. Choosing to become a disciple again and mastering a skill that he is unfamiliar with is not an easy thing to do. If you don’t believe it, just take a look at Howard. He also has superhuman physical fitness and can dominate the league just by relying on his body. This made him successful quickly, but at the same time, he also lost the motivation to improve. He has made almost no progress over the years. Whether it's the criticized singles ability, shooting, or free throws, they are still the same, which shows how hard James works.

But even though he tried so hard, there was still a big mountain in front of him.

Of course, they will not be the current number one Bull in the Eastern Conference. Although Rose is still as charming as ever, the Heat are still confident of defeating them. Rose is still too young in James's eyes. The Bulls are strong, but they have many flaws. The Heat are confident of targeting him. .

Of course, the big mountain is the Lakers, and only the Lakers can make James so cautious.

On January 20, the Heat and Lakers met for the first time of the season. The Heat stars at home didn't even make any bold statements before the game. Both James and Wade seemed extremely cautious.

"Our goal is to protect the home court, but the opponent is very strong. They have won 13 consecutive games and are still the only undefeated team. We need to work hard." - James.

"There is no doubt that we want to go further this season, but everything has to wait until this game. To be honest, we are not sure of winning. They are a team that has won four consecutive championships. To be honest, I can only Seeing this four consecutive championships, it’s scary.” -Wade.

Janeway's words also represent the mood of a large part of the fans. Whether the Heat are strong and whether they can beat the Lakers is a question that many people need to raise. The brutality of last season's finals is still fresh in the memory of many Heat fans. In addition, Their reinforcements are just average, but the Lakers are still the same Lakers, tyrannical, unsolvable, and without flaws.

However, even though the Heat are so low-key, this game is still the most watched game since the start of the game. There is no need to explain the reason. You all understand it, so that the venue was full of spectators early.

The ratings of various TV stations have also set records. Before the game started, more than 15 million people in the United States watched it at the same time. This number was even better than most of the previous Christmas games.

This aspect shows that fans' enthusiasm for the NBA is gradually recovering, and it also reflects the cards of these two teams. There is no doubt that these two teams are still the two strongest teams in this era, and their duel is natural. It will also be extremely attractive.

The Lakers arrived at the arena four hours before the start of the game. After the game on the 17th, the Lakers had a rare two-day rest. This was considered a rare leisure time in this devilish season, but the Lakers did not relax. Instead, they chose to fly to Miami early in the morning on the 18th to prepare for this crucial battle.

Although the Heat players were very low-key before the game, the Lakers chose not to be fooled!

"They are addicted to poisonous milk. Don't believe them. They are trying hard to beat us." Ji Feng said in the locker room: "It just so happens that we must give them a try!"

The importance of this game to the Lakers is self-evident. After a long offseason, the entire NBA has been undergoing changes unconsciously. The biggest change is undoubtedly the pattern of the strong in the west and the weak in the east.

The Western Conference has been severely hit this year. The previous strong teams, including the Suns, Rockets, Mavericks, Jazz, and Nuggets, have all fallen into troughs due to their own reasons. These past regulars in the playoffs were even strong contenders in the finals. Guys, this season has been on the verge of the playoffs.

The Spurs, a super veteran team, are also facing an aging problem this season. Although they still occupy a place in the Western Conference, Popovich is still very strong, and the Spurs' GDP can still increase. They are definitely the longest-lived team in NBA history. There is a three-man team, and the current record is second only to the Lakers in the Western Conference.

But their problems are still huge. If they don't solve the problems of aging and lack of core, they will easily be upset by others in the playoffs like last season.

The newly emerging Thunder and Grizzlies are facing a problem, that is, youth, lack of experience, and the role of experience. Anyone who has watched the NBA knows that this is also the case for a large wave of veterans who are all aiming to compete for the championship in the free market. The biggest reason why it is so delicious.

As for the Clippers, although they have a strong lineup, their biggest problem is their lack of integration.

Looking back at the Eastern Conference, the Heat have fully adapted in the second year, and the Bulls have become stronger and stronger according to the will of last season. After that, the Magic and Celtics have maintained their core members who dominated the Eastern Conference, and their strength is still the same, and teams like the Hawks and Pacers have also They have risen one after another and become strong.

It can be seen from the record between the East and West this season that in the East this season, except for the weak players, the rest of the playoff teams are really strong. They are not inferior to the West at all, and even have a head-to-head strength ratio. The West is even more exaggerated. The Spurs were defeated by the Magic and the Celtics, and the Thunder were defeated by the Bulls.

Therefore, the Lakers' biggest opponent this season will definitely come from the Eastern Conference. The past years when everyone except the Western Conference can win the championship are gone forever.

As for the Heat, as their biggest opponent, the Lakers will naturally not miss this opportunity.

With the vacation canceled, frantic research, and giving up on rest, the Lakers used 100% of their combat power to deal with this matchup that can be called a preview of the finals!

As for the Heat, no need to ask, they have the same idea!

then…

"Welcome to watch this peak showdown, the Lakers face the Heat away from home!"

"Both teams' starters also appeared. For the Heat, Joel Anthony, Bosh, James, Wade, and Chalmers played together."

"As for the Lakers, the JK combination appeared in several synesthesia games. The famous Lakers twin towers were on the inside, and Blake was at the first position."

This is what the pre-game commentary introduced.

The game reached its peak from the first second.

Bynum roared to the sky and fought for the ball. Ji Feng caught the ball at halftime and beat James with his back. James defended resolutely, but Ji Feng pushed forward and turned and shot a jumper to score the first goal!

After coming back to his senses, James connected with James, and James played a post-up game, advanced to the penalty area, faced Ji Feng's defense and took a big step forward, and returned the favor with a layup.

Then Ji Feng assisted Gasol and dunked over Bosh's head. When he turned around, Wade suddenly turned the top and caused Bynum to beat him, and made two free throws to return the score!

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In the first quarter of the game, the crazy offense and intensive defense were dizzying, and the fans felt that they were missing two eyes!

"The pinnacle, really the pinnacle duel, this offensive and defensive level is too high!" Barkley shouted.