Chapter 818 The current situation of the Eastern Conference, finally breaking 60 wins
At the press conference after the game, as expected, Draymond Green once again shouted to Wang Zelin from a distance, and his words were full of yin and yang.
But now, Wang Zelin is too lazy to deal with such a small role.
Wang Zelin has scheduled 15 games in the March schedule, which is not too many, but not too few. There are also strong opponents during the period.
The original strategy set by the team was to strive to break through 70 wins this month, but after experiencing a two-game losing streak, the coaching staff could see that there was indeed a problem with the condition of their players.
Although I don’t know what happened in these two games, everyone has a bad feeling, and the coaching staff doesn’t think it’s particularly strange. Moreover, with the three major stars Wang Zelin, Lillard, and Aldridge taking care of the situation, the coaching staff firmly believes that the ball
The team can't keep losing like this.
Therefore, for the next nine games in March, the team made some adjustments to its strategy to try to ensure that it won the games that should be won.
At the same time, other strong teams in the Western Conference also have their own goals. Unlike the Trail Blazers, the Thunder, Lakers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Mosaics are all striving for a higher ranking.
In particular, the Grizzlies and Mosaics, ranked seventh and eighth, while ensuring a playoff spot, are also trying not to meet the defending champion Trail Blazers early in the first round.
At this time, Wang Zelin and the Trail Blazers were at their peak. They had won two consecutive championships and were about to win three consecutive championships. When ordinary strong teams encountered them, it was like giving them food.
Therefore, compared to the Thunder and Lakers, which are ranked higher, the competition among the top eight and bottom teams is more intense.
Over in the East, the Cavaliers are still outstanding, with a record that ranks high above all other teams.
Yesterday, the Cavaliers arranged a game against James' old rival Nowitzki.
Today is different from the past. James is still in his prime, while the old driver has entered his twilight years. There is not only a gap in strength between the two, but also the overall strength of the team.
Coinciding with this game, Irving felt hot and scored 33 points and 5 rebounds on the spot. James was also willing to take advantage of the opportunity and sent out 13 assists, plus 25 points and 10 rebounds...
I rowed and rowed, and accidentally got a triple-double.
With this triple-double, James successfully won the second Eastern Conference Player of the Week in March and his 10th Player of the Week this season...
After this game, the Cavaliers also became the first team in the Eastern Conference to surpass 50 wins.
Still behind them is the 48-win Chicago Bulls.
I have to admit that Anthony Davis, the No. 1 pick in the 2012 class, is still very strong and can be called the best of the new generation of power forwards. At this stage, he has vaguely revealed his demeanor as the "number one power forward in active service".
After all, both Holy City No. 21 and Dallas No. 41 are too old. The old Wolf King who has returned to his home team has also reached the age of being independent from the world. The three legendary power forwards are about to retire. Who can compete with Davis in active duty?
Only the white monster is left.
The key is that a healthy Davis is definitely a representative of offense and defense. This attribute is rare.
After joining the Bulls, he and Rose also had a very good chemical reaction.
The only pity may be that Joakim Noah, another giant of the Bulls this season, will undergo surgery to fix his left shoulder due to dislocation of his right shoulder. Therefore, he will be absent for 4 to 6 months, which is equivalent to being reimbursed for the season.
This weakened the Bulls' strength to a certain extent, which prevented their record from catching up with the Cavaliers.
Come the playoffs, without Noah as a defensive anchor, the Bulls' upper limit will not be much higher.
You know, Rose and Davis also have the attributes of glass men, and both of them have certain injury risks.
After that, we have the Menglong, Heat, Hawks, Celtics, and Hornets, the four strong Eastern teams with similar records.
Among them, the Menglong and Heat currently have a record of 43 wins, and the Hawks, Celtics, and Hornets have a record of 42 wins.
The last echelon is the eighth-ranked Pacers and ninth-ranked Pistons. The two teams are currently only one game apart. The Pistons may overtake the Pacers at any time.
After looking at the entire Eastern Conference layout, Wang Zelin still feels that their opponent in this year's finals will most likely be the thirty-year-old man.
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After the press conference, that night, Wang Zelin, Coach Terry, Lillard, Aldridge and others gathered together for a long time.
In addition to reflecting on the reasons for tonight's defeat, we also have to look forward to the remaining 18 regular season games.
The next day, Wang Zelin and the Trail Blazers left Oakland. Let yesterday's defeat be forgotten and their NBA season continue as usual.
On March 16, the Trail Blazers defeated the Magic 121:84 at home. Batum and Button finally regained their form after feeling cold for two games.
The Magic knew they were going to double-team Wang Zelin tonight and chose to let the Trail Blazers shoot from the outside. As a result, they made 15 of 28 three-pointers in a single game. It was simply not too impressive.
In 30 minutes of playing time, Wang Zelin made 15 of 25 shots and scored 41 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists, a near-triple-double. He beat everyone in the Magic.
After this game, the Trail Blazers' single-season record successfully exceeded 60 wins!
After a short rest, on March 18, the Trail Blazers lost to the Thunder 114:128 in an away game, and their plan to restart their winning streak was shattered.
In this game, the Thunder's substitute players were in such good shape that they basically seized the open opportunities on the outside. The most direct beneficiary was Russell Westbrook, who sent out 16 assists tonight!
At the end of the game, Westbrook scored 17 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds. This was his 12th triple-double of the season.
It seems that Master Wei will break out of the sewer seal soon.
As the eldest brother, Durant felt average today. He shot 6 of 15 from the field and his shooting percentage was only 40%. His three-point shooting percentage was only 1 of 5 and only 20%. He scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 rebounds with 7 of 7 free throws.
assists.
Then Yin Baka’s 15 points and 7 rebounds, and Enes Kanter (26 points), Randy Foye (11 points), and Cameron Payne (11 points) who scored in double figures on the bench.
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Although it is a little uncomfortable to say it to the Thunder, Portland fans can still accept it. After all, they are also the top team most likely to break out of the Western Conference this season.
But the only thing they are worried about now is that the team's next opponent will be the San Antonio Spurs, one of the strongest players in the Western Conference. The Spurs' old guys are not easy to deal with. If they are not careful, the team is very likely to win again.
A wave of two consecutive defeats.
On March 20, the Trail Blazers returned to their home court and narrowly defeated the Spurs 118:117. Wang Zelin scored 44 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. The crucial last assist was given to Aldridge for a near-win, and Leonard counterattacked.