Chapter 247 Sweeping and advancing to the Western Conference Finals
In the Oracle Arena, the fans in the stands have not yet left. They looked at the data displayed on the big screen and shouted MVP slogans.
Not only was he happy for the Warriors to win, but he also witnessed Sun Yi setting a new record with his own eyes.
I am so happy to be a fan of Sun Yi!
Sun Yi played a total of 35 minutes in this game and made 12 of 18 shots, including 5 of 8 three-pointers and 11 of 11 free throws. He scored a triple-double of 40 points, 15 rebounds, 15 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks.
This statistic made him the first player in NBA history to score 401,515 points in a single game in the playoffs.
After the game, Sun Yi came to the sidelines to be interviewed by media reporters.
"Sun, congratulations on setting another record of yours. How do you feel about this?"
After listening to the reporter's question, Sun Yi said calmly: "Thank you for reminding me. To be honest, I don't pay much attention to these things. I just hit casually and set a record. It feels so easy."
After hearing this, the beautiful reporter felt that Sun Yi was shamelessly pretending, but she could not expose it and had to pretend to agree with Sun Yi's point of view.
It’s so difficult to cope with your own food and clothing parents!
Without worrying too much about this issue, the beautiful reporter immediately asked Sun Yi the next question.
After Sun Yi answered the questions in a decent manner, he walked towards the player tunnel under the escort of the staff.
After returning to the locker room, Sun Yi high-fived his teammates to celebrate, then changed into training clothes and went to the training ground for additional practice.
The previous competition ended before he exerted much effort. He was not able to enjoy himself to the fullest and could only vent his excess energy through crazy training.
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Not long after the game between the Warriors and the Grizzlies ended, another Eastern Conference semifinal also had a winner.
Joe Johnson scored a game-high 34 points, leading the Hawks to an upset victory over the Bulls and the first victory.
At this point, the first game of the second round is over.
The Warriors and Heat both won, which was basically what the fans expected.
The much-anticipated defending champion Lakers and the Bulls, who have the league's best record, both lost, which greatly disappointed fans.
Unpredictability is the greatest charm of competitive sports.
Therefore, the second round of the series has become confusing, making fans look forward to the next game even more.
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The next day, the front page of the sports section was undoubtedly dominated by news about Sun Yi.
"Winning a triple-double! Sun Yi led the team to an easy win over the Grizzlies!"
"401515! Sun Yi becomes the number one player in the league!"
"Shocked! Grizzly bears were massacred. Who is so heartbroken?"
Sun Yi was eating breakfast and browsing the news. He felt happy when he saw news reports praising him one after another.
"Calm down! The series is not over yet, don't be happy too early!"
Sun Yi turned off the phone screen, adjusted his mentality, quickly finished his breakfast, and went out to drive to the arena.
Although the Warriors won the first game very easily, the Grizzlies are far more powerful than that.
The Warriors players were not dazzled by the joy of victory and were still actively preparing for the next game.
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On May 7, the G2 game between the Warriors and Grizzlies started at Oracle Arena.
The Grizzlies made adjustments in this game. Whenever Sun Yi got the ball, he would double-team decisively and cut off the connection between him and his teammates.
The Grizzlies' defensive strategy has achieved good results.
After the first quarter, Sun Yi only had 4 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
Moreover, the Grizzlies entered the second quarter with a 4-point lead.
There was an unexpected situation, and after the start of the second quarter, the Warriors immediately reversed the situation on the court.
After the Warriors figured out the Grizzlies' defensive strategy in the first quarter, they immediately made corresponding adjustments and asked Sun Yi to switch to off-ball offense.
Sun Yike who plays without the ball is much scarier than Sun Yi who attacks with the ball.
Regarding the Warriors' changes, Grizzlies head coach Hollins has limited on-the-spot planning capabilities and is unable to make timely responses.
They didn't dare to boldly try to double-team Sun Yi, who was running without the ball. After all, the other Warriors players were not legendary CBA teammates.
At the same time, the Grizzlies also tried to cut off the passing route to prevent Sun Yi from catching the ball.
But Sun Yi's abnormal physical fitness allows him to receive those incredible passes.
The Grizzlies couldn't stop him even if they wanted to. As long as Sun Yi received the pass, their defense would basically fail.
In this way, the Warriors overtook the score in the second quarter, and then suppressed the Grizzlies like they did in G1, not giving them any chance to overtake.
In the end, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 94-78, taking a 2-0 lead with a total score.
Sun Yi once again had a triple-double in this game, scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.
After this game, outside professional organizations unanimously believed that the Warriors could advance to the Western Conference Finals.
Because after playing two games, both sides already know each other well, and there is no hidden killer move at all. It is basically a clear card.
If the Grizzlies can't find a way to win, they are destined to be eliminated.
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On May 10, G3 between the Warriors and Grizzlies moved to FedEx Arena.
In this game, the Grizzlies were determined to win and greatly increased the intensity of their confrontation.
Elbows, throws, collisions and other bad actions were frequently performed.
Due to the excessive movements, players from both sides became angry and the confrontation became more intense.
The referee had to call a foul, making the game intermittent.
The fans in the audience were so enthralled that they thought the NBA had returned to the 1980s and 1990s.
On the field, Gai Yin used the cover of his teammates to get rid of the defense and made a jump shot, scoring his 20th point of the game.
In the previous two games, Gai Yin played very poorly and was once trolled by Grizzlies fans.
Gai Yin's condition improved in this game. As long as he can lead the team to victory, no matter how bad his previous performance was, he can write it off.
But what people didn't expect was that something unexpected happened to the originally perfect script.
In the second half of the third quarter, Gai Yin accidentally slipped and sprained his ankle while changing directions, and fell to the ground in pain.
After a brief examination by the team doctor, Gai Yin was helped back to the locker room by his teammates for further examination.
After this short interlude, the game continued.
After the Grizzlies lost Guayin, their offensive firepower declined, and problems appeared on the defensive end.
The Warriors seized the opportunity and, led by Sun Yi, launched an 8-0 offensive climax to overtake the score.
The Grizzlies were unwilling to accept the loss and desperately chased points under the leadership of the Black and White Bears.
At the critical moment, Sun Yi stepped forward and scored consecutively in post-up singles, extinguishing the Grizzlies' counterattack and completely stabilizing the situation on the court.
In the end, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 89-84.
After losing this game, the Grizzlies were facing a 0-3 deficit with a total score and were already standing on the edge of the cliff.
At the same time, they also got bad news.
After detailed examination, Gai Yin suffered a fatigue ankle sprain and will miss the next playoffs.
This undoubtedly adds insult to injury, leaving little time for the Grizzlies.
The other three series had varying results.
The Mavericks made a sudden appearance and won all three games, gaining match point.
The series between the Heat and the Celtics was extremely tense. The total score between the two sides was 2-1, with the Heat temporarily taking the lead.
After the Bulls lost the first game, they learned their shame and then bravely won two games in a row, bringing the total score to 2-1.
The situation in the Western Conference has become clear. Basically, the Warriors and Mavericks advance to the Western Conference Finals.
The situation in the Eastern Conference is anxious, and anyone can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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On May 12, the G4 game between the Warriors and Grizzlies started again at FedEx Arena.
Gayin's absence has dealt a huge blow to the Grizzlies, affecting the state of some Grizzlies players.
On the other hand, the Warriors' morale is very high. They don't want to have long sleepless nights and want to win the game in one go.
After the game started, the Warriors players took the lead in entering the state and launched a wave of offensive climax to confirm their lead.
In the following games, the Warriors used strong defense to suppress the Grizzlies' counterattacks time and time again, maintaining their lead until the end.
In the end, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 108-88.
Chapter completed!