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Chapter 1342 What grudges can there be between us?

Familiar score, familiar result.

In terms of entering the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks in recent years have been as stable as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west.

It was so stable that the fans were used to winning. On the streets of New York, everyone's mood was very stable, and there were no scenes of major riots for the time being.

This also relieved the New York police. Now they, like many players, are eager for the offseason, because they are under too much pressure during the season.

Just like now, the calm is only temporary. The reason for the calm is because the fans know that the Eastern Conference Finals is just a small step and the real challenge has just begun.

According to the ridiculous strength gap between the Eastern Conference teams this season, except for the opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals, other teams really cannot pose any threat to the Knicks.

As John Wall said after being eliminated: "We are not on the same level yet."

Indeed it is.

Wall is still very real, unlike Bill, who was completely defeated in this series, averaging only 14 points per game and shooting just 3%.

But he just refused to accept it!

Even after being eliminated, he promised to come back next season and make the Knicks pay the price.

Wall is different. He averages 26.4 points and 9.8 assists per game, and his shooting percentage is 43.2%. It can be said that it is a level higher than the regular season.

In terms of statistics alone, he is not much different from Zuo Li who averaged 24.5 points, 15 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game.

Of course, Wall is still far behind in terms of his influence on the game, but he is definitely the only one from the Wizards who can take a shot in this series.

And his words are obviously more convincing. In this series, he can feel the strength of the Knicks.

That's a feeling of powerlessness.

The most frightening thing is that this does not count the Knicks' true strength. No one in the Knicks who is really going all out can beat them yet.

"Maybe only the knights have a chance." Wall thought in his heart.

It can be said that what follows is the Knicks' first challenge this season.

On this point, Wall agrees with the outside world.

Although the Knicks stand out, they are the only team to sweep their opponents in two consecutive rounds and have not lost a single game so far. No team has yet discovered the real Knicks in the playoffs.

But the Cavaliers also performed well.

4-1 in the first round, and currently leading the Bulls 3-1 in the second round. Rose's Bulls are joined by the already rising Butler, as well as Noah and other strong players. This was once considered a big regret in the previous life. Things have also come true in this life.

But it is obvious that the Cavaliers are stronger in this life. Howard is now considered a complete defensive champion, and his ability to protect the frame is definitely much better than in the previous life. Coupled with substitute Gortat and Granger, the current Cavaliers are better than the previous generation. The strength of this life is more than one level.

This also makes Rose likely to lose in the Eastern Conference semifinals again.

Although Rose specifically called Zuo Li before G5 and told him that he would give everything, and he did.

A total of 33 points led the Bulls to a comeback.

But in G6, the Bulls, who returned to Chicago, failed to withstand the Cavaliers' impact.

102-94, the Bulls were eliminated by the Cavaliers 4-2.

James returned to the Eastern Conference finals after a year, and the Cavaliers returned to the Eastern Conference finals after six years.

After the game, James also changed from normal and hugged all the Bulls opponents. He also threw some magnesium powder and announced that this time they would return to the Finals.

Judging from the strength of their opponents, the Cavaliers are also considered to be the only team that can cause trouble to the Knicks.

In addition, this is also the fifth consecutive year that Zuo Li and James have met in the playoffs, so the outside world is hyping up the grudge between the two, and even called this game between the Knicks and the Cavaliers a real grudge match.

For a time, "The Knicks' test is coming" and "LeBron James' feud" became the hottest topics.

As the center of the incident, Zuo Li and James are naturally the targets of media pursuit.

Lao Zhan understands the media very well and took the initiative to express that he was here for revenge this time.

"This time, I want to settle our grudges!"

And Zuo Li...

"To be honest, this can be considered a grudge match..."

Zuo Li actually refused when he saw this topic.

Gratitude and resentment, then at least there must be a loss and a win to be called a grudge.

For example, the yellow-green battle, the Lakers-horse battle, the cattle-horse battle, and the Knicks vs. the Lakers...

These are mutual victories and defeats, come and go, and over time, grievances will arise.

If one team always wins, it's not a grudge, it's a one-sided killing.

Since Zuo Li entered the league, he has never lost to James' team in the playoffs. Instead, he has kicked him out for four consecutive years.

Can this be called grudges?

Then he also has grudges with the Raptors...

So Zuo Li didn't answer this kind of question very much at first.

In the end, he got tired of asking, and Zuo Li said directly: "Look at the record, guys, I know you are anxious, but don't be anxious. I haven't lost to Lao Zhan in the playoffs, she is just a challenger." , no different from the team in the previous round.”

James fans heard this and were very angry. They all angrily accused Zuo Li of being too arrogant and disrespecting his predecessors...

But refuting...it really can't be refuted.

After all, what Zuo Li said is the truth. James hasn't won a round when he met Zuo Li in the playoffs.

When James learned about it, he said: "What he said was true, but that has passed. This time will be different. We are very strong. This time we will create new history. Cleveland has been waiting for too long!"

It has to be Lao Zhan.

This is so beautifully said and there is nothing wrong with it.

First, he said that losing is in the past and we must face the future, and then expressed his desire to win, and by the way, he also painted a big pie for Cleveland fans.

have to say…

Full score!

However, it is obvious that James has said too much but done too little in recent years. As a result, many fans ridiculed him when he said this.

"Isn't it time for you to promise that you won't leave until you win a championship for the Cavaliers?"

"The seven championships won by the Heat's loan haven't happened yet, and now they're on loan again?!"

"Let's go apologize to the Heat fans sometime."

"Let's win a championship of our own first and then brag about it. I've already lost four times. If I lose again, I'll be like Meng Huo."

"Who is it that keeps comparing James and Zuo Li? There's a huge difference. This is simply a forced comparison. There is no winner in the comparison."

……

These words can be said to be heartbreaking.

But it’s not too bad. After all, what they said was not wrong. It’s all true.

But what Lao Zhan said is quite right, that is, the past is the past and the present is the present.

In a game that has not been played, the outcome is still unknown.

However, Zuo Li doesn't mind turning the present into the past.

"The result will not change. This time, we will still be the only winners."

This was the last time Zuo Li answered relevant questions, and then he concentrated on preparing for the battle.

Although he said so, Zuo Li still attached great importance to knights. After all, knights in this life were different from the previous one.