Tang Tian said a reason, but he didn't say another reason why he hoped the Lakers would win.

The Thunder are basically eliminated by the Grizzlies, and it is difficult for them to turn the tables if Westbrook cannot make a comeback.

This is not necessarily good news for the Spurs.

On the premise of winning the championship, the Heat are their last opponent.

All opponents before this were used to warm up and find their state.

The Clippers' playoffs last season and the regular season played in this season have proved that they are a chicken in front of the Spurs.

The two teams mostly encountered another 4-0 in the semi-finals.

If you play a group of chickens before advancing to the finals, the Spurs will not be in shape and the hope of winning will be very small.

You should know that the Spurs were in such a good state last year, which is very related to the fact that they were more anxious when they played against the Thunder.

Now that the Thunder are eliminated, the Lakers are the best replacement.

After all, the healthy F4 is a little older, but its strength is still there.

The Clippers and Lakers are still playing, but it is estimated that there will be a few days left.

The Spurs don’t have to run away because they have home advantage, just train with peace of mind in San Antonio.

After the day's training, Tang Tian received a text message as soon as he sat down in the locker room.

It was sent from the Alliance Office.

"Tang Tian, ​​congratulations on becoming the best defensive player in the NBA in the 2012-2013 season. You can choose the following ways of receiving: 1. We will deliver to the team; 2. We will award it in home games; 3. Go to the league headquarters to collect it, address: "Olympic Tower" Building, 645 Fifth Avenue, New York."

This kind of text message is already very familiar to Tang Tian, ​​but the difference is the content.

Best defensive player!

It was really hit by Popovich, and Tang Tianzhen became the best defensive player.

"Oh! I know! I know!"

Shortly after Tang Tian received the text message, Ginobili shouted in the locker room.

The alliance announced the news just now.

Tang Tian won 60 of the 121 first votes, surpassing Gasol Jr. (13%) and James (9%) with a high vote rate of 30%, and was successfully elected as the best defensive player in the 2012-2013 season!

Since statistics have been included, the fifth best defensive player on the outside!

This time, his name has been clearly imprinted in the history of the NBA!

"I knew you could, the best defensive player!"

Ginobili shouted and walked towards Tang Tian, ​​and the others followed suit and realized.

Tang Tian’s performance and statistics this season are very eye-catching, and he deserves his name as the best defensive player.

It’s just that because the probability of winning the outside players is not high, they were a little worried before.

Now that the results are out, their worries are completely overwhelmed.

Moreover, 30% of the votes are considered relatively high, and it is very difficult to be an outside line.

"Dang, you have lunch tonight, no, you have all the dinner."

Dior came over and put on his shoulder and said.

"No problem, it's a must."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

There was a wave of small celebrations in the locker room.

After the celebration, Tang Tian asked Carl to book a restaurant for him to eat, and then took out his mobile phone to reply to the alliance.

He will choose to hold an award ceremony at home, that is, the opening of the first game of the next round of the series.

The main reason why I chose that point is naturally to boost morale to the team.

Time flies, and a few days pass by.

All the NBA first round of the playoffs were played, and they were all within 6 games.

In addition to the Heat and Spurs who have advanced.

In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls fell straight to two sets after 2-2, eliminating the Nets 4-2.

Jimmy Butler performed well in the series. While defending Joe Johnson, he also averaged 12 points per game, making obvious progress.

The Nets were awkward. He spent money to spend a super lineup, but was eliminated in the first round.

The Pacers eliminated the Hawks 4-2, and Lance Stephenson's growth made up for the team's only flaw, which made them look competitive.

The Knicks also successfully eliminated the aging Celtics 4-2.

After playing a surprising regular season, Anthony had the opportunity to lead the team and James to a brothers basketball showdown in the playoffs.

In the Western Conference, the Thunder finally lost to the Grizzlies 1-4 and were eliminated unfortunately.

Westbrook's absence was the main reason for the Thunder's defeat.

The Grizzlies have also become the only team that has achieved both Black Seven and Black Eight since the implementation of the 7-game 4-win system.

In the remaining two sets of matchups, the Warriors also achieved a black sixth game, successfully overturning the Nuggets.

The Lakers also went straight to two sets, achieving Black Friday, eliminating the Clippers 4-2, and advancing to the Western Conference semi-finals.

Except for the Spurs, all three other teams in the upper half of the Western Conference encountered dark horses...

Popovich's consecrated mouth is really poisonous.

With the first round of playoff skills, the East-West semi-finals matchup was also released.

The Heat will compete with the Bulls in the East, while the Pacers will face the Knicks.

In the West, the Warriors will play against the Grizzlies, while the Spurs will face the challenge of the Lakers.

Among these four sets of matches, the Spurs and the Lakers are the most attractive duels.

One team is the defending champion, while the other team has not achieved satisfactory regular season record, but its lineup is also a championship configuration.

If you spell it on paper alone, it is really a matter of Mars hitting the Earth.

On May 5, just one day after the Lakers and Clippers' series ended, and the entire Lakers flew to San Antonio one day in advance.

The Lakers arranged the team's daily shooting training in the afternoon.

Coach D'Antoni looks very good.

Since the team traded to Livingston and CJ Myers, the team rotation has finally been complete, and the running and bomb he wanted has finally started.

Moreover, in the first round, they eliminated the Clippers, the most important city rival.

Such performance is enough for him to continue to stay in the Lakers.

Kobe looked very good too. After following Tang Tian’s advice, he played more efficiently than before.

The Lakers' record has improved, and his data has not dropped much.

After the training, Kobe was soon surrounded by reporters.

"Lakes lost to the Thunder in the Western Conference semi-finals last year. Now they are going to welcome a stronger Spurs. Is the team confident?"

"Of course, we're stronger than last year."

"Tang just won the Player of the Week, and you will play against him in the next game. What do you think? We know that when you were in the regular season, he didn't perform very well against him." The reporter continued.

"Maybe I should learn Popovich's way of speaking, and I'll stand on the court to watch?"

Kobe was in a good mood, and this answer made the reporter amused.

"Well, just kidding, Don did play great this season, and that (the best defensive player) is what he deserves, but for me, the stronger the defensive player, it only makes me more excited in the game."

Kobe always looks so confident.
Chapter completed!