The second round of the 2002-2003 playoffs was in full swing.

The eight teams that advanced to the second round were all teams that started with 50 wins, so their strength was naturally strong.

But there are strong players who are strong players. It seems that competitions do not always showdowns.

Some are indeed not strong duels.

For example, this year's 76ers were completely beaten by the Bulls and had almost no power to fight back.

The Bulls easily defended the two home games and took a 2-0 score to Philadelphia to play the 76ers.

The Lakers and Mavericks' series were really interesting. The Lakers were slaughtered by the Mavericks in the first game of the series, and the Lakers played so desperately.

But in G2, the Lakers beat the Mavericks 124-113 away!

In the climax of 40-23 in the last quarter, the Lakers beat the Mavericks very hard.

The Nets and Cavaliers' G2 are stable. The Nets won another goal 95-87, and won both away games, and it is not impossible to sweep and advance.

Young is the problem of the Cavaliers. From the lineup and style of play, the Cavaliers are the ones who are likely to break through the Nets’ team’s defense restrictions. The main reason is that the Cavaliers have the potential to defend better than the Nets.

But Cavaliers players now have insufficient game experience and personal strength.

On May 13, the series G2 of the Supersonics and Kings also played.

87 to 96, the Supersonics were beaten at home.

Peja scored 4 three-pointers in the last quarter, and Zhang Hao also made three-pointers, making 0 of 6 in a single quarter... He was stubborn and sometimes he was still very stupid.

Then, the Supersonics were tied by the Kings.

But what's strange is that the Supersonics lost their home court, but not many people disliked the Supersonics.

Soon, on May 15, the Supersonics came to Sacramento to challenge the Kings away, and immediately grabbed the home advantage 99-86.

The reason why the Supersonics did not make people look down on the bad side even if they lost at home is because they actually defended well in the second game, so Peja scored 4 three-pointers and 15 points in the last quarter, just helping the Kings to climax in the last quarter.

When it comes to G3, Peja also shut down...

Who made the Kings, Peja, Webber and Wang Zhizhi, who are the top three scoring averages per game, all frontcourt players?

It just happened to hit the gun of the Supersonics!

The Kings are good at creating misalignment, playing low and playing slow and fast. The players in each position are skilled enough and can do well.

Coincidentally, the Supersonics team can switch defenses without limit when facing the Kings inside!

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Time is on May 17th, and the Supersonics challenge the Kings away, and G4 is here.

This time, the Kings basically fought against each other. If they lost this game, in the eyes of Kings players, they would basically not be able to come back after going to Seattle.

The Kings fought!

In this game, the Kings shot a total of 8 players in rotation, including Bibby, Doug Christie, Peja, Webber, Wang Zhizhi, Bobby Jackson, Jim Jackson, and Xidu Tekoglu.

In the first half of the fourth quarter, Bobby Jackson and Wang Zhizhi fired continuously outside the three-point line by Peja's outside restraint and Weber's inside support. In the fourth quarter, the Kings led the Supersonics 11 points 82-71!

With 5 minutes and 49 seconds left in the game, the Kings will tie the big score, and it is the Supersonics' turn to explode!

First, Artest made a continuous strong attack to open up the situation, and then Odom took over Artest's sudden pass to support, creating a large number of catch-and-shoot opportunities for Zhang Hao and Kassel from the middle distance on both sides.

The Kings did a good job of defending three-pointers in the second half, but when the mid-range shot was opened, it was not a matter of defense, and they had to rely on prayer...

Obviously, the Kings' desire to seek Buddhism was not sincere. Zhang Hao made 4 mid-range shots in the second half of the last quarter, and Kassel made two. The two scored 12 points in the second half of the last quarter with mid-range shots!

With Artest and Odom's strong attacks, the Supersonics scored 22-8 in the second half of the final quarter!

In the end, the Supersonics reversed the Kings 93-90 and tied the big score 3-1!

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The Supersonics used their iron-blooded style of play, and the Kings became the first team to experience and the most unlucky one.

Originally, Adelman was not able to adapt to the situation. As the first team to play like this, Adelman had no other way except to let the players fight every game.

And "fighting" and "drinking each other" are the purpose of the Supersonics team's fight.

The Supersonics team with many insiders is not afraid of fighting in the playoffs and consuming their feel.

The Supersonics and the Kings played 3-1 and failed to complete the sweep, but it can be seen that the Kings are gone.

In the other three series, until now, there are only the series between the Mavericks and the Lakers.

The Bulls swept the 76ers 4-0, while the Nets swept the Cavaliers 4-0, and advanced to the division finals early.

The 76ers rotates 7 players this year. In fact, 10 players usually play, but the more 3 players... The players either say that they have data on the field or make contributions.

He scored 9 points in 10 shots, which is not a contribution at all, but rather a drag.

The Bulls are strong and strong, and they were activated by the Pacers in the first round. The Sixers are currently in their weakest year since Duncan entered the NBA, which is normal not to beat.

The Nets' play against the Cavaliers can be said to be Kidd's offensive and defensive teaching against Andre Miller.

Andre Miller, a very good point guard, can instigate counterattacks in the backcourt, and can play singles in positions... In terms of playing philosophy, it is somewhat similar to Kidd, and then he is played by Kidd.

Young is the greatest capital and the reason why you must experience the pain right now.

In the four series in the second round, only the Mavericks and the Lakers tied 2-2.

Compared with the Bulls' pressure on the 76ers, the Nets' educating the Cavaliers with ease, the Supersonics played a shocking iron-blooded defense...

In the series between the Mavericks and the Lakers, if you want to find an adjective, there is only one who is unrestrained!

After the G2 Mavericks lost their home advantage, G3, the Mavericks lost to the Lakers 105-119 away, trailing 1-2, and G4, the two teams played more intensely and directly made a wave of double overtime. The Mavericks scored 20 by 4 players. Nowitzki, Finley, White Chocolate, and Van Exel all won 20+ in a single game, leading the Mavericks to narrowly defeat the Lakers 141-137 through double overtime, equalizing the big score!

On May 18, the Mavericks and the Lakers' G5 started. This time the Mavericks played very well, defeating the Lakers 112-93, winning the Battle of Tianwangshan.

On the 19th, the third team to advance to the division finals was released. The Supersonics team!

G5, the Supersonics beat the Kings at home 91-77, 4-1, and successfully advanced to the Western Conference Finals!

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The Supersonics are not the first team to advance, but after the series between the Supersonics and Kings, a statement emerged from the story if the second round is back, the Supersonics will still be the most stable one to enter the division finals.

After entering the second round, the teams' playing styles have been adjusted more or less, after all, the opponent has changed.

Whether it is the Bulls or the Nets, their playing style is not impeccable, and there is always a breakthrough.

If you do it again, the 76ers and the Cavaliers will definitely be able to reverse the situation, and you will never be able to win a game.

But this is not the case with the Supersonics and Kings series. Many people believe that if the two teams come again, the Kings may be swept.

No matter how Kings players adjust during the game, the Supersonics will play like that, defense + star singles + counterattack.

The lead is the same, and the backward is the same.

During the regular season, the Supersonics will have two or three periods of explosive performance in a game, lowering the loss of points in a single game to a stable value of less than 100 points, and often reaching an offensive climax at this stage.

In the playoffs, facing the powerful Kings, the Supersonics cannot often rely on defense to achieve a very sharp climax like the regular season. There will be occasional times, but it cannot become a daily routine, even if it is easier to play defense in the playoffs.

But the Supersonics can make it normal to play well in defense. Occasionally, there is one time when the defense is turned into a scoring rush, and the Supersonics will basically win.

That's what the series between the Supersonics and Kings has been played!

Except for G2, the other four games were all following the rhythm the Supersonics wanted. Even if there were ups and downs and bumps in the middle, the Supersonics eventually won!

There is another statement about this, which does not conflict with the previous consensus. The Kings are unlucky.

The playoff tactics that the Supersonics spent a year building, and the Kings became the first team to meet.

The tactical strategy created by the Supersonics team is certainly effective.

Adding up the two, what is the Kings not unlucky?

They have completely become testers for the strong teams who will fight against the Supersonics later!

Putting aside the Kings' unlucky, the Supersonics' performance this season's playoffs is also surprising.

After the regular season, the media discussed something that the Supersonics won the regular season championship, whether or not they fought.

Judging from the last month, I must have fought hard.

When the regular season just ended, most people thought they had fought.

But now, seeing the current style of playing of the Supersonics, fans who pay more attention to the Supersonics in the regular season can easily see the efforts made by the Supersonics in the months of the regular season.

While working hard, the Supersonics' efforts have made people confused why they should do that.

Now, it is blooming and bearing.

As a result, many people think that if the Supersonics had not won 23 consecutive victories at the beginning, they would not have considered the league's first place at all. They also think that Zhang Hao did not consider the MVP of Lianzhuang at the beginning. After all, after the 99-00 season, Zhang Hao did not consider the MVP of Lianzhuang in the 00-01 season.

A wave of hot fuss about heartache monkeys emerged in the online basketball forum.

Moreover, after winning 23 consecutive victories, the Supersonics still thought that preparing for the playoffs was the first choice, and they did not have to rely on several major stars to compete for their record.

From the beginning of the season, I have been considering the dynasty mentality for the playoffs!

The discussion about the supersonic team began to change again...
To be continued...