The Clippers are currently ranked third from the bottom in the Western Conference and are "working hard" for the No. 1 pick!
One wants to win and the other wants to lose. The game is played harmoniously and the atmosphere is very harmonious...
Of course, as a player, no matter which team you play, you want to win.
But at this stage of the season, everyone knows the team's thinking, and the coach is also giving more playing time to young players.
It’s not worth your efforts at this time.
What if I get injured?
It’s not certain whether the team will want you next season!
Therefore, the veterans are not interested in playing, and only the young players are excited.
However, the coach has no specific arrangements and allows the players to play freely. In a state of disarray, it is useless to be excited.
Although it was a back-to-back battle, the Warriors won the game without any suspense.
Ten consecutive victories achieved!
But Deng Fang was not very happy.
Because a small accident happened in the second half of the third quarter.
During a Warriors offensive possession, Prince and Radmanovic collided.
Radmanovic hit Prince's chest with his right elbow, and both of them grinned.
This period is originally the substitute time, but generally the team does not have five on and five off, so Prince has to lead the substitutes on the court for a while.
Prince and Radmanovic rarely play together, so they don't work well together.
Deng Fang quickly replaced the two men.
At this time of the season, no one can be injured!
The previous main players had rested for a lot of time and had sufficient physical fitness. However, after this ten-game winning streak, most of the team members' physical fitness levels were reduced.
The yellow light came on again.
After all, I played more than 70 games in five months!
The Warriors, in particular, have an amazing record and are ranked first in the league most of the time, so the intensity of the game is greater than that of other teams.
There is no way, if the wood is as beautiful as the forest, the wind will destroy it, you are outstanding, everyone is jealous to see you!
Defeating you is the best way to prove your strength!
If any player says he can completely block Curry, his value will at least double next season!
Therefore, the physical energy consumption of Warriors players is greater than that of other teams.
It's time to find a reason to give the team members a break.
It's time to pick our playoff opponents.
This is the benefit of being ranked number one.
I don't care, but you don't.
I can pick whoever I want!
The current situation in the Western Conference rankings is very complicated: except for the Warriors who are far ahead and the Lakers have some advantages, the other teams are in a melee.
The third-place team in the Western Conference is the Mavericks, one game ahead of the Suns, Nuggets and Jazz.
The Suns, Nuggets and Jazz have the same record and are ranked fourth, fifth and sixth due to the matchup relationship.
The Spurs and Thunder have the same record, two games behind the Jazz, ranking seventh and eighth in the Western Conference.
Judging from the team's status and remaining schedule, the Spurs and Thunder are basically in this position.
The difference is who ranks seventh.
For the Spurs and Thunder, everyone definitely wants to go to No. 7.
Although the Lakers are the defending champions and difficult to deal with, the Warriors are obviously stronger!
For Deng Fang, although there is not much difference between the two teams, if he could choose, it would be better to play the Spurs.
The Thunder are young, but the uncertainty is greater.
Who knows if Durant will snap?
Who knows if Westbrook will evolve?
Although the Spurs are difficult to beat, they win because of their stability!
No surprise is the best result.
The first round is not a big problem. The opponents in the second round should be one of the three teams: Suns, Nuggets and Jazz.
In comparison, the Jazz and Nuggets are more ideal opponents.
But the game between the Nuggets and Warriors is over, as is the Suns. Only the Jazz have two games left to play.
If you want to seize the initiative, it's the Jazz.
Three days later, on March 31, the Warriors arrived in Salt Lake City.
To everyone's surprise, Deng Fang chose to call a truce for Curry, Lopez, Radmanovic and Prince.
Even Laga Bell and Livingston only played 10 minutes.
For such combatants, the results can be imagined.
The Jazz are not a weak team!
In the end, the Warriors lost the game 102:113.
The winning Jazz also ranked fourth.
If they lose this game, the Warriors will end their entire March schedule.
Throughout March, the Warriors were 10 wins and 5 losses.
This result is already the worst record since Deng Fang took charge.
But Deng Fang didn't care.
Losing is acceptable at this time.
It is necessary to sacrifice some immediate interests for the long-term goal.
A record of 10 wins and 5 losses allowed Deng Fang to receive 750,000.
Deng Fang received a total salary of 5.25 million this season, which has exceeded Nelson!
Two days later, on April 2, the Warriors came to the Knicks.
Curry still did not play in this game, and the other main players only played 10 minutes, and the rest of the time was spent on the bench.
Many stars are excited when they come to Madison Square, and Deng Fang is also worried about Curry.
Who knows if Curry will dunk when he is happy!
It would be best to let him have a truce.
As for the reason given, Deng Fang chose knee injury review.
Although the reason was lame, Deng Fang didn't care.
That’s what it means!
Everyone knows what's going on, and no one will deliberately look for trouble.
The opponents in the next two games are the Raptors and Wizards, both of which are weak teams in the Eastern Conference.
Curry played in both games, and the Warriors' main players also played 15 minutes each.
It's not okay to not play for a long time, as that would be detrimental to the player's condition.
Not surprisingly, the Warriors easily won the game.
The game against the Timberwolves on April 7 was back-to-back away games, and Deng Fang hid Curry, Lopez, Laga Bell, and Prince.
Curry and Lopez are the absolute main players and consume a lot of money.
Lagaabel and Prince are veterans and need to recuperate.
Besides, there is no need to go all out against a team like the Timberwolves competing for the No. 1 pick.
The Warriors got a victory without any effort.
Three days later, on April 10, the Warriors came to Staples to face the Clippers.
The season is over with three or four games left, and a bottom-ranked team like the Clippers has no fighting spirit.
Many players have bought their vacation tickets and are waiting for the season to end so they can travel.
Facing such a team, the Warriors' main force, who had rested for four days, only played less than 20 minutes, and the score reached 30 points at half-time.
The second half was all about substitutes.
In the end, the Warriors won the game 118:92.
Another five-game winning streak.
On April 11, the Warriors returned to Oracle Arena to face the Thunder.
This is a back-to-back game.
Deng Fang did not choose any players to sit out, and all members of the Warriors team played.
Don't lose casually against a strong team, as this will affect the team's morale.
What's more, Deng Fang didn't want to meet Lei Ting.
