NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 223 Season Review
No.8.

That is, the Heat's opponent in the first round of the series is the Celtics, with a record of 37 wins and 45 losses.

That's right.

In the final stage, they overwhelmed the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets and got the last place in the playoffs.

I don't know if the marshal Stevens is a medicine man. At the end of the season, he got a group of people and led the Celtics to rush up.

of course.

The trade came from the strongest 175 Isaiah Thomas, which also played a very obvious role.

According to the previous Celtics style of play, it is almost a team basketball. There is no absolute main attack point, and the main charge is to share the ball, cooperate, and cover.

But they can't be as extreme as the eagle.

In addition, the loss of personnel is very serious. After the whole season, they have as many as 22 players who have played more than 5 games for the team.

It can be seen how unstable their lineup is.

The arrival of Thomas directly made up for the pain points of the Celtics.

As a super scorer, Thomas has not been reused due to factors such as height and defensive loopholes.

But the Celtics just made up for Thomas' shortcomings, because their overall defense is very good, they are very active in fighting, and they can help defend and make up defenses so that they don't fall behind. What they lack is an offensive arrow.

Wouldn't this be a hit and miss?

The arrival of Thomas solved the problem of the Celtics' lack of attack and insufficient offensive firepower.

The Celtics can also wipe their ass for Thomas, and Thomas' defensive colander attributes are hidden.

The combination of the two is simply a match made in heaven.

but.

Even if they thrive at the end of the season, their record is still not good enough.

37 wins.

Can also touch the threshold of the playoffs?
The win-loss margin is negative, with only a 45% win rate.

With such a shabby record, it is somewhat outrageous to be able to rank eighth in the Eastern Conference and make it to the playoffs...

But that's the case in the East.

The situation in the west is the other extreme.

The Golden State Warriors are 66 wins and 16 losses, no doubt the first.

No.2 is the Houston Rockets, 54 wins and 28 losses.

With the outstanding performance of the Morden combination, most of them are ranked second in the Western Conference this season.

This is why Harden has been able to rank second in the MVP list in the early stage.

but……

On the whole, they have a gap with the Warriors and the Heat.

No.3, the Los Angeles Clippers are also 54 wins and 28 losses.

At the end of the season, the lob city also performed well, almost catching up from behind and replacing the Rockets.

Although they have the same record as the Rockets, but due to the direct confrontation between the two sides, they fell behind, so they can only rank third.

No.4, Portland Trail Blazers 50 wins and 32 losses.

They took advantage of the division, occupying No.4 as the top name in the Northwest division.

Otherwise, with their record of 50 wins, they would have to be ranked No.6.

No.5, San Antonio Spurs 53 wins and 29 losses.

The strength of last season's defending champions should not be underestimated, but their record can only be ranked fifth in such a fiercely competitive Western Conference.

No.6, Memphis Grizzlies 51 wins and 31 losses.

After trading Gasol, they broke one of their own arms and selflessly took over for the Heat.

It can be called the most wronged team this season.

to this end……

Memphis fans call Riley a beast every day.

No.7, Dallas Mavericks 49 wins and 33 losses.

Nowitzkilian is quite old, but he can still handle weapons, which is the honor of a veteran.

Under his leadership, they are still very competitive this season, occupying a place in the playoffs in the cruel West.

No.8, New Orleans Pelicans 44 wins and 38 losses.

The thick-browed brother Davis also showed his prowess at the end of the season. From a [-]% winning rate, he touched it all the way and led the team to the playoffs.

The superstar embryotype has been formed.

It is worth mentioning that No.9, after Durant was reimbursed, Westbrook led the team alone and almost brought the Thunder into the playoffs.

Because their record is also 44 wins and 38 losses, they played against each other this season and tied 2:2. In the end, the Pelicans entered the playoffs with the advantage of the divisional advantage.

Dawei died more or less unjustly, and even died with regret.

If your victory is poor, then you will admit it, and it will not be so refreshing...

But the record is the same, but they bid farewell to this season in this way. It is estimated that no one will feel better if they change.

This can be seen.

How brutal is the competition in the West...

The record of 44 wins is comparable to the Washington Wizards who are sixth in the Eastern Conference, but they can only rank ninth.

The third Cavaliers in the East, with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses, if they are replaced in the West, they can only be ranked No.7.

Barely touching the playoffs...

The disparity between the East and the West is just that huge.

The major media, commentators, and narrators also made their own predictions at this time.

east.

Group [-]: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics.

In this round of the series, all commentators, commentators, and media forecasts all predicted a 4:0 sweep.

That's right.

None of the predicted 4:1.

If the Celtics win a game, it's all money.

Such a uniform one-sidedness shows that there is a gap between the strengths of the two teams.

In fact it is.

67 wins versus 37 wins.

With 30 more victories, the gap between the two sides is intuitive enough.

not enough?
The two sides faced each other four times this season, the Celtics were swept by the Heat, and the Celtics had no power to fight back.

How can you have a chance of winning this series, wanting a black eight?
It's like a fool's dream.

Whether it's the lineup, the stars, or the depth, the comparison of offensive and defensive data, etc., there is simply a huge disparity.

It is recognized as the round of the series with the largest disparity.

The Celtics didn't have any chances.

Group [-]: Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks.

There is also a gap visible to the naked eye between the Bucks and the Eagles.

Neither side has top players, but the offense and defense of both sides are very different.

The teamwork of the Eagles is the best team this season. Their offensive power was once comparable to that of the Heat and Warriors.

It just turned off later.

But if this is the case, it is not within the reach of the Bucks.

The public predicts that 4:1 or 4:2, the Bucks have little chance.

Group III: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards.

The new three giants alone are the existence of the dominant side, and the power of their combination has gradually emerged after the transaction.

Although the combination of Wall and Bill is also very strong, it is far from threatening the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The public predicts that it is basically 4:1.

Group Four: Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors.

They may be the most interesting group of series in the East.

The strength gap between the two sides is not big, and the quality of the Raptors' stars is even better.

After all, after Rose's struggles this season, the public has given up hope for him.

Only the young Butler raised the flag.

It may not be able to bear this heavy responsibility, no one knows.

Fortunately, the Bulls' defense is much better than the Raptors, and most people are also optimistic about the Bulls' advancement.

but.

It may be a bit difficult to advance.

The public predicts that most of them are 4:3 or 4:2.

But some people think that the Raptors will complete the next gram with 4:2 or 4:3.

Overall.

The Eastern Conference is not very interesting. The teams in the upper half have certain advantages. It is not easy to win and win.

The Bulls and Raptors are the closest group in strength and the most interesting group.

On the other hand, in the west, it will be much more intense.

Group [-]: Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans.

It is also a series of disparities in strength. If the Pelicans can win a game, it will be profitable.

The general prediction is 4:0 or 4:1.

Group Two: Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks.

This group is interesting.

The infighting in the Southwest Division, in the era of Yao Ming, the Southwest Division was the famous death zone in the league, and it is still the case, the competition is very fierce.

but……

Yao Ming is gone, but Nowitzki is still there as his former opponent.

But this season's Rockets have completed their transformation, and Harden has even played at the MVP level.

and so.

The public forecast is that the Rockets will advance 4:2.

Group [-]: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies.

It's old friends gathering again.

In the 11-12 season and the 12-13 season, they met in the playoffs for two consecutive seasons, and each side won once.

They met again this season, it can be said that the road between enemies is narrow.

The records of the two sides are similar, but after the Grizzlies sent Gasol Jr. in vain, their defensive power has dropped significantly.

The offense also lost a pivot point.

So overall, the strength of the Grizzlies is weakened.

The forecast given by the public is 4:2.

The reason why Grizzly looked up to him was naturally that Grizzly's power was still there, and no one dared to underestimate it.

Group Four: Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs.

The Trail Blazers occupy the fourth place by virtue of the first place in the division, sitting on the home field advantage.

But almost everyone is optimistic about the defending champion Spurs advancing, because this is Popovich's team, because the GDP is still there, and because Leonard has grown up.

But no one dared to underestimate the Blazers.

Aldridge, the big killer, can't be stopped once he becomes crazy.

Lillard, a supernova, is by no means easy.

Therefore, the prediction given by the public is still very cautious, and the Spurs will advance 4:3 or 4:2.

Except for the predicted series.

Many media are also predicting the final winners of the major awards.

The first is the MVP of the regular season. Half of the media are optimistic that Xue Liancheng will eventually win the MVP.

But there are also some media who are optimistic about Harden or Curry.

There are still some controversies.

But Xue Liancheng's momentum is the biggest.

Because of the two criteria for selecting MVP, team record and personal data, Xue Liancheng has certain advantages.

team record.

The Heat rank first in the league, and they are invincible wherever they go. With 67 wins, they swept everything, allowing Xue Liancheng to maintain enough competitiveness.

In this regard, only Curry's Warriors can be compared.

But the first is the first, and the second is the second. Even if it is one game short, it will not change the fact that Xue Liancheng is ahead of Curry in the team record.

As for the Houston Rockets?
Not to mention that.

It's more than a chip away.

In this regard, Harden directly fell behind, and the competition for MVP can only rely on personal data.

But here's the problem.

personal data.

Harden has played 81 games this season, averaging 36.8 minutes per game, 18.1 shots per game, 8 goals, and only 44% of his field goals, and 37.5% of his three-pointers. He can contribute 27.4 points, 7.1 assists, and 5.7 per game. rebound.

In contrast.

Xue Liancheng has played 70 games this season, with an average playing time of 33.4 minutes, 15.8 shots per game, 8.1 shots, an overall shooting rate of 51.2%, 40.3% of three-pointers, and 93% of free throws. A true 180 club.

He averaged 23.2 points, 10.8 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game.

With the data of the two, it is difficult for Harden to stabilize Xue Liancheng.

Even in comparison, Harden is even inferior to Xue Liancheng.

Because Xue Liancheng averaged 10.8 assists per game, he is still the assist king this season, and his gold content is much higher than that of Harden.

Even if Harden scored 4.2 more points per game than Xue Liancheng, according to public opinion, Xue Liancheng's data is better.

In addition to the number of appearances and playing time Harden dominates, regardless of efficiency or high-level statistics, Harden has been pulled a distance by Xue Liancheng.

and so.

You Harden can't take advantage of the team record and personal data. How can you compete with Xue Liancheng for the MVP?

Look at another competitor, Stephen Curry.

Played 80 games this season, averaging 32.7 points per game, 16.8 shots per game, 8.2 goals, and an overall shooting percentage of 48.7%, but Curry's three-point shooting percentage was as high as 44.3%, and he averaged 3.6 triples per game point.

In this regard, Curry is obviously much better than Xue Liancheng and Harden.

But the MVP is not to judge whose three-pointers are better, but to look at the overall performance.

Curry averaged 23.8 points, 7.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game.

This statistic was placed in front of Harden and Xue Liancheng, and it seemed to be even worse.

Especially compared to Xue Liancheng, it's not even a star.

10.8 and 7.7, 3.1 fewer assists.

This is undoubtedly a huge gap.

Moreover, Xue Liancheng's efficiency is not inferior to that of Curry, and the high-level data is also comparable.

and so.

In terms of statistics, Curry completely defeated Xue Liancheng.

in this way……

It can be seen how obvious Xue Liancheng's advantage in the MVP competition is.

But before the result comes out, no one dares to say that it is safe.

After all, although Xue Liancheng has a huge advantage, it is not impossible for Curry and Harden to compete.

As for James?
Disappeared in place.

In the competition for MVP, without him, it is impossible for him to appear.

With a record of 50 wins, it can only be regarded as the upper-middle level in the league.

Personal data doesn't make much sense either.

What's more, James averaged 25.3 points, 7.4 assists and 6 rebounds per game this season, with an overall shooting percentage of 48.8% and a three-point shooting percentage of 34.5%.

Anyway, compared with Xue Liancheng, James has no advantage at all.

Can only play the role of accompanying runner in the MVP, no one will think that James is worthy of the MVP this season.

If the MVP really falls on James, the whole world will explode.

In other words: you don't deserve it!
Except for the MVP award.

The best coach, the public is generally optimistic about Spoelstra.

The Heat went from being unfavorable at the beginning of the season to finally breaking the best record in team history. This change can give a glimpse of Spoelstra's contribution to the team.

And Budenholzer is a candidate. After all, being able to bring the Eagles to a new level is enough to show Budenholzer's excellence.

The best rookie is undoubtedly Xue Liancheng.

Not even a candidate.

If Xue Liancheng, who is competing for the MVP, can't get the best rookie award, then this award must be a shady one.

Lu Wei is the most powerful contender for the best sixth man.

Most Improved Player, Jimmy Butler is almost a sure thing.

From a role player to a team leader, he was selected as an All-Star, and his scoring average has risen from 13 to 20 points per game.
The best defensive player, this is a bit of competitive pressure, Leonard, Gasol Jr., Tony Allen and others are all strong contenders.

best team.

This important selection is very controversial.

The selections given by the major media are very different.

But the public generally believes that the first team: Xue Liancheng, Harden, James, Davis, Gasol Jr.

Second Team: Westbrook, Curry, Pau Gasol, Aldridge, Cousins.

Third Team: DeRozan, Paul, Butler, Griffin, Howard

There are still many outstanding players left, such as Lowry, Irving, Thompson, Lillard, Duncan, DeAndre Jordan, Ellis, Wall, etc. They are all shortlisted in different media selections.

This is the most unreliable prediction.

Because there are so many players involved.

Besides.

There is also the prediction of the best defensive team, which is also very chaotic, and there is basically no confidence.

And the most reliable thing this season is the major data.

The scoring leader is Westbrook, averaging 28.1 points per game, far ahead of No.2 Harden with 27.4 points.

Ok……

Ranked second in the scoring list is also the capital for Harden to compete for the MVP, but this capital is slightly thinner and less competitive.

The assist king is Xue Liancheng, who averaged 10.8 assists per game, followed by Paul's 10.2 assists and Wall's 10 assists.

They are the only three players who averaged double figures in assists per game this season, and their gold content is still acceptable.

The rebounding leader is DeAndre Jordan, who can contribute 15 rebounds per game, which is very amazing.

No.2 is Drummond with 13.5 rebounds.

No.3 is Cousins ​​with 12.7 rebounds.

The steals leader is Leonard 2.3 times, followed by Westbrook 2.1 times and Tony Allen 2 times.

The king of blocked shots is Davis. Brother Nongmei's ability to protect the frame is actually quite good in this period, with both offense and defense, and he can be called a big killer inside.

The turnover king Westbrook averaged an outrageous 4.4 times per game. That is to say, after a game, Westbrook will make at least 4.4 turnovers, which is simply unbearable.

Cousins ​​also has 4.3 times, Harden has 4 times, and I also have 3.9 times.

Xue Liancheng's average turnover per game is actually not low, with 2.3 turnovers.

There is no way to control this thing. After all, the field is changing rapidly. Even if he has the ability to predict for 0.3 seconds, he cannot avoid mistakes.

But compared with the great gods above, he is much better.

The player with the highest efficiency value is Xue Liancheng, as high as 32.1, which is extremely terrifying.

Followed by Davis 30.8, Westbrook 29.1, Curry 28, Harden 26.7, Paul 26.

As for James, he was squeezed to fifth.

Once the king of efficiency, now there is an illusion that his days are fading.

In fact, it is not an illusion.

The main reason is that James' efficiency this season is really average.

This is the basic data of this season.

The regular season is officially over, and the strong smell of gunpowder has already hit the nostrils.

(End of this chapter)