Chapter 187: 23 years old, 20 consecutive wins, first in the Western Conference, the best player in
Popovich was so angry that he kicked his stool and cursed loudly, which is enough to show how bad the situation of the game was for the Spurs.
I originally thought that the Spurs and Nuggets would fight a fierce battle, but I didn't know that Popovich left in the first quarter.
Completely losing his temper in front of everyone.
It’s not like Popovich has never been violent on the court, and it’s not just once or twice that he got a T for scolding the referee.
But he was so angry that the opposing player lost his composure, which was indeed a bit embarrassing for a veteran coach.
Popovich really didn't expect that none of his "double insurance" would be insured!
Ryan's mid-range shot is extremely efficient. Even with Duncan's help, the shooting rate is quite terrible.
And Ginobili, who has always been able to turn corruption into magic, was also at a loss today.
The Spurs have no good way to chase points now, unless...
Unless the Spurs double-team Ryan from outside the three-point line and force Ryan to pass the ball!
But in that case, Popovich would be slapping himself in the face.
After all, Popovich said before the game that Ryan is not a league hegemon at all.
The disdainful attitude and arrogant look in his eyes at that time made it difficult for Popovich to stand down now.
He said too much at the time. If he is flanked now, Popovich is equivalent to acknowledging Ryan's strength.
And if they attack from a double flank, the rest of the Nuggets will most likely add fire on the offensive end.
So Popovich finally decided to defend as originally planned!
He believes that Ryan's touch will sometimes decline!
As a man, your condition will fluctuate over time when you exercise, so you can’t always be so vigorous!
result
Ryan, he was really fierce until the end!
In the following games, Ryan was like a god in the mid-range.
Time and time again, he steadily scored the ball under Duncan's defensive interference. While scoring, he also nagged to Popovich on the bench:
"You still won't double-team me? Huh?"
People gradually discovered that Ryan was not fighting against the Spurs.
But enjoying the process of killing the Spurs!
The former San Antonio Spurs were a lingering nightmare for Ryan when he was young.
And many young people, after they have the ability, will become crazy about things they once couldn't get.
In the past, I couldn't play game consoles, but when I grew up, I would buy a PS and put it at home even if it was just a waste.
In the past, I always had lags when watching instructional videos on slow Internet speeds, but now I can watch five videos a day with a vengeance on my mobile phone!
In the past, Ryan was always defeated by the Spurs, so now he also enjoys the process of torturing the Spurs.
He used mid-range jumpers again and again to bleed the Spurs like a knife, but the Nuggets' strong defense did not even give the Spurs a chance to stop the bleeding!
Under such circumstances, the Spurs had already lost to the Nuggets by 17 points after halftime!
At the end of halftime, Ryan also deliberately yelled at Popovich: "You can pretend not to admit that I dominate the league, but the result of the game will speak for itself!"
Popovich's head was buzzing and his face was purple with anger.
It was definitely not an option to continue playing like this, so in the third quarter, finally, Popovich was flanked!
Van Gundy shook his head after looking at it: "Although Coach Popovich does not acknowledge Ryan with his mouth, his body is more honest than anyone else! He belittled Ryan before the game, but now he still gives Ryan the highest level of defensive treatment."
Popovich's behavior completely embarrassed him and slapped him in the face.
But if you just lose face but can win the game, then it doesn't really matter.
The scene when the Pistons defeated Jordan was not very elegant, it could even be said to be very embarrassing.
The so-called "Jordan Law" is nothing more than "being forced to run out of tricks, you have to use any means."
Diving, tripping, swinging elbows, poking eyes. The entire Pistons rolled on the ground with Jordan.
But as long as you can win, who cares if your process is elegant?
But the most outrageous thing is that after Popovich lost face and attacked from a flank, he still failed to contain the Nuggets' offensive!
Today, the other Nuggets players felt very good.
Monta Ellis can hit the target with every step, and Artest's stiff jump shot is also very accurate.
In the third quarter, Ryan's personal scoring was indeed limited, but the Nuggets' team scoring still showed no signs of declining.
After the third quarter, the Spurs chased the point difference to 13 points, but the gap was still huge!
In the fourth quarter, Parker finally broke out. He got inside and used various staggering postures to score the ball, scoring 11 points in a single quarter.
But no matter how powerful a sports car is, it cannot go over the mountains. Even if the French sports car increases the accelerator, it cannot pass through the steel jungle of the Rocky Mountains.
In the end, the Spurs chased the point difference to only 9 points, a relatively decent score.
But still couldn't get rid of the fate of losing!
97 to 88, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Spurs on the road, winning 18 consecutive games!
The Nuggets persisted in this pursuit for more than a month and still didn't lose the lead!
18 opponents, 18 fell!
Ryan scored 38 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks in a single game today, acting recklessly under the Spurs' defense.
Ginobili finished with 6 points, 3 assists but 5 turnovers. He was completely different from his previous heroic performance against the Lakers.
Facts have proved that the strong team in the Lakers' opinion is not worth mentioning to the Nuggets!
After winning this game, the Nuggets continued to tie with the Lakers!
Lakers fans are desperate. The Nuggets' 18-game winning streak is too fierce.
They once thought that the great purple and gold dynasty was about to be revived, but in the end, they were just a footnote to Ryan's great season.
After the game, Popovich was challenged in various ways at the press conference.
"Coach, since you look down on Ryan so much, why did you double-team him again during the game? Besides, you haven't double-teamed him yet!"
"Your mentality was unbalanced in the first quarter of the game. Is it because you had no way to deal with Ryan?"
"I heard Ryan say that what he yelled at you during the game was to ask you to send someone to flank him? Is this true?"
Popovich knows very well the principle of success and failure. If he continues to be stubborn now, it will only make him lose face even more.
So, Popovich approached the microphone and put down his usual arrogant attitude:
“Ryan is the kind of player that coaches all over the world say, ‘I wish I could coach this guy.
He always solves every problem, and I think we need to be better prepared for the playoffs. "
Popovich's self-confidence was completely shattered. At first, he thought he was Ryan's Detroit Pistons.
But now he realizes that he is more like Ryan's New York Knicks.
Gorilla Ewing used his steel and iron bones to devote everything in New York, but could not win even once from the Chicagoans. He became a tragic hero and Jordan's exclusive punching bag.
The Spurs now seem to be Ryan's exclusive punching bag.
Get beaten once you see him!
In the end, Popovich recognized Ryan's strength.
And this game proved that even a traditional strong team in the Western Conference like the Spurs, even with Duncan on the team, has no room to resist in front of the Nuggets with a complete lineup!
After defeating the Spurs, the whole world was waiting for that moment to come.
Waiting for Ryan to return to No. 1 in the Western Conference!
Many media have even published such headlines:
"His Majesty the Supreme Lion King will return to his throne as the number one in the near future!"
Little did they know that a few days ago, the headline in the media was: "The usurper is only three games short of the Lakers!"
History is indeed a cycle.
Ryan led the Nuggets to the point where they were on the verge of defeat, while the Lakers had to face obstacles from the Mavericks and Pistons one after another.
Everyone feels that the number one player in the Western Conference will change hands in just these few days!
Although the Lakers defeated the powerful Mavericks in the next game, the Nuggets also defeated the Jazz and continued to tie the game.
Now, it depends on whether the Lakers will overturn the Pistons!
The Pistons have pushed the Nuggets to the point of victory before, and their strength should not be underestimated.
The Nuggets' next opponent, the Grizzlies, completely went for the No. 1 pick after losing Gasol.
As long as the Nuggets don't make mistakes, their victory is a sure thing!
Therefore, the Lakers have no retreat.
If they lose another game, they will be driven off the throne and hung on a street lamp.
For the Nuggets, Ryan is actually not easy either.
He chased the Lakers for most of the season, but when he was about to achieve his goal, he felt even more pressure.
It feels like you have worked so hard to chase the goddess and finally let the goddess come to your home. It can also be extremely stressful when the goddess is taking a bath and you are waiting alone.
This time, it’s the real finishing touch!
There must be no more trouble!
Although in theory, even if you can't catch up this time, there will still be a chance next time.
But in the next games, the Lakers will no longer encounter such a devilish schedule.
It's impossible for the Nuggets to win 19 more games in a row.
This is the best opportunity! It’s also the last chance!
What's dramatic is that the Nuggets vs. Grizzlies and Lakers vs. Pistons games happened to be held at the same time on the same day.
So when they were interviewed the day before the game, both Ryan and Kobe had serious faces:
"There's nothing to say, just fight."
The two people actually said exactly the same thing, not even a word was different.
Apart from that, the two did not engage in verbal warfare or ridicule each other.
Because both Ryan and Kobe know that those things have no meaning now.
Now, both sides can only rely on hard power to win!
Fans of both teams stayed awake all night, fearing that something might happen in the next day's game.
March 9th is an extremely important day for most football fans.
The same goes for Kobe and Ryan.
The battle for first place that has been going on for most of the season will most likely come to an end today!
Kobe Bryant walked into the Palace of Auburn Hills wearing sunglasses today. In the corridor of the arena, various photos of the Pistons' three championships were hung.
These photos remind Kobe that this Blue Army has never been a character to be trifled with. They are cruel, fierce, defensive and team-oriented, allowing them to always cause huge trouble to their opponents.
Kobe is serious about his words. No matter how difficult it is today, he will smash this palace!
On the other side, when reporters saw Ryan appearing in the parking lot, everyone rushed over:
"Ryan, how are you going to restrict Rudy Gay tonight?"
Ryan didn't even look back, and only said: "I will deal with him personally!"
Walking into the tunnel, Ryan nodded to every staff member he passed.
But the serious expression on his face never changed.
Entering the locker room and looking at his teammates who were already preparing, Ryan clapped his hands:
"Tonight, we are going to get back what belongs to us! So don't treat this as a regular season game, but play it as the finals!"
Ryan's serious attitude made the entire Nuggets team dare not neglect him.
Ryan wants to deliberately create this kind of atmosphere. Only in this way, the team will not be upset because of underestimating the opponent.
Kobe, on the other hand, was the opposite of Ryan, not talking to anyone in the locker room.
He was just changing equipment silently, with fierce power in his eyes, as if he wanted to defeat all opponents and reach the pinnacle of victory alone.
Venomous snakes are often very calm until they attack.
Today, the game between the Nuggets and Grizzlies was broadcast on ESPN, while the Lakers and Pistons were put on ESPN2.
Fans have been switching back and forth between the two channels, not wanting to miss any detail of the night.
Players from both sides came on stage, Kobe trotted all the way to the court, and Ryan slowly walked into the court wearing a hood.
Kobe looked at the entire Pistons team, as if he wanted to bury everyone on the opposite side.
Ryan stared hard at Rudy Gay. The Grizzlies star didn't know that he was going to be unlucky soon.
The game started. These seemed to be two different games, but in fact, the duel between Kobe and Ryan also started at this moment!
"Kobe Bryant, he stared at the basket, everyone knew he would definitely solve the problem by himself!
He used a change of direction to try to get past Prince, but Prince was moving very fast.
Kobe relied on Prince to break through to the right side, and Rasheed Wallace also came up to help defend. There was no time. Kobe made a fadeaway jumper amid the interference of the two players.
It’s in!
Kobe Bryant hit a fadeaway jumper under the defense of two people, and hit the buzzer-beating shot, allowing the Lakers to enter the fourth quarter with a 1-point lead!
This is not the first time that Kobe has saved the team. Bynum's two free throws just made the Lakers miss the opportunity to equalize, but it doesn't matter, Kobe will get back the advantage that belongs to the Lakers! "
At the Palace Arena in Auburn Hills, Mike Breen was very excited.
The game between the Pistons and the Lakers was very exciting. The two sides were inseparable in the first three quarters, and the Pistons took the lead several times.
But not long after they took the lead, they were beaten back by Kobe himself!
Kobe's desire to win today seems to be able to destroy everything!
On the other side, the Pepsi Center.
“Ryan, he caught the basketball in the corner.
But Rudy Gay didn't give Ryan a chance. He was very embarrassed by Ryan's defense today, and he only scored 6 points until now.
Therefore, Gay has always wanted to regain face on the defensive end!
Ryan started directly after catching the ball. He was so fast that Guy had no time to react!
However, Milicic, who was ranked second in 2003, had already reached the basket. He raised his hands high and jumped up. The entire side of the basket was completely covered!
Ryan retrieved the basketball in the air, sideways passed Milicic, glided to the other side of the basket, turned around and completed a dunk! Beautiful baseline pull dunk, Ryan will not let go of any scoring opportunity today!
No matter how tight the defense is, it can't stop him!
He can't wait to get back to No. 1 in the Western Conference!
The score difference returned to 11 points, and Ryan opened the score difference to double digits again!
The Grizzlies must enter the fourth quarter with a double-digit disadvantage!
The Memphis people can't take away the victory from the Nuggets! "
Marvin Albert didn't expect the Grizzlies to be so tough today. Although Rudy Gay was guarded, Mike Miller, Conley and Milicic were all in excellent form.
Just one round ago, Milicic used a three-pointer to narrow the point difference to single digits, still resisting desperately.
So, the scene just happened. Ryan used an unreasonable lever dunk to push the Grizzlies into the abyss again!
Fans who have been watching these two games at the same time can feel the energy in Ryan and Kobe, and neither of them will give up today.
In the fourth quarter of the game, the competition between the Lakers and Pistons was still fierce.
In the last four minutes of the game, the Pistons used tough defense to hinder the Lakers' many attacks, and took the opportunity to launch a 10-4 offensive climax.
After this climax, the Pistons trailed the Lakers by only 1 point in the final 54 seconds of the game.
On the other side, Artest argued with the referee after a conflict with Milicic, so he was sent off the field not long after the start of the fourth quarter.
This gave Mike Miller a chance. Facing Millsap who came off the bench, Mike Miller used his superb running position to repeatedly get rid of the defense and score goals.
In the last 54 seconds, Mike Miller's three-pointer allowed the Grizzlies, who were originally 10 points behind, to narrow the gap to 7 points!
After scoring, he yelled at Ryan: "Don't think you are safe!"
The Grizzlies do not have performance requirements this season, but if they have such an opportunity to defeat the powerful, the Grizzlies will certainly not miss it easily.
So today, everyone on the Grizzlies team played very hard.
Both games entered a timeout, and the Lakers and Nuggets both wanted to keep their victory in the last minute.
The fans are even more excited now, and they also find that doing two at once is really too busy!
It’s very tiring just watching two games at once, let alone anything else!
Kobe sat on the bench with his fists clenched.
That wave of 10 to 4 just now was all because I was a little too paranoid.
He repeatedly attacked under the attack of two or three people.
In fact, Gasol has had many opportunities just now.
So Kobe reminded himself that in the next round, he must not get the upper hand!
Ryan yelled at Bird on the bench: "Let me fucking defend Mike later!"
Throughout today's game, Ryan tortured Rudy Gay, the guy who averaged the highest scoring average on the Grizzlies.
Unexpectedly, after guarding Gay, Mike Miller jumped out.
How dare you trash talk Ryan.
Ryan will never allow anyone to play harp tonight, no one!
How could his night chasing No. 1 be ruined by a character like Mike Miller?
The games on both sides started at the same time, and the fans on both sides were so nervous that they breathed faster.
On the Lakers side, when Kobe was preparing for a post-up from the mid-range this time, Hamilton and the Roaring God directly attacked from a double flank.
Including Prince, who was originally guarding Kobe, the Pistons were equivalent to using a three-person attack to deal with Kobe!
The Pistons played this game very seriously because they were playing this game as a preview of the finals.
Although the Cavaliers and Celtics are strong, the Pistons have not given up competition. They still feel that they have the possibility of playing in the finals.
Therefore, today's Pistons fully demonstrated their toughness.
The more critical the moment, the tougher the defense becomes!
If it was the previous Kobe, he would probably just roll over and lean back.
But after calming down at this time, Kobe glanced at the gap between the people.
The ball was given to Gasol steadily!
The Pistons obviously didn't expect Kobe to pass the ball, and it was too late for the roaring Tianzun to rush back to the penalty area.
Gasol received the basketball and was ready to jump and dunk directly on the spot!
If this goal can be scored, the Lakers can stay at the top of the Western Conference for a while longer!
But at this time, experienced veteran forward Antonio McDyess rushed into the paint, hugged Gasol who was about to dunk, and deliberately fouled him!
At this time, the Pistons would rather foul Gasol than let him dunk easily!
Although he failed to score directly, Kobe still believed that this attack was successful.
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Gasol, who is under tremendous pressure, doesn't think so!
In 2008, Gasol's mentality was not mature enough, and his heart was not strong enough.
He knew very well what these two free throws meant. If he missed, the Lakers would most likely be humiliated into second place.
With tremendous pressure, Gasol went to the free throw line.
The first free throw was a solid basketball shot.
The Lakers lead to 2 points.
But on the second free throw, under the huge pressure, the basketball was short!
Gasol, who was too nervous, was a little stiff when he shot, and missed the opportunity to directly open the point difference to 3 points!
The Pistons immediately paused after grabbing the rebound. The Lakers are now only leading by 2 points, and they still have the possibility of winning!
At the Pepsi Center, all the fans were already fighting.
At the last moment, Ryan personally defended Mike Miller, who performed brilliantly today.
Mike Miller tried his best and used countless screens to get rid of Ryan and continue to score goals.
But as soon as he turns his head, he will definitely see Ryan biting behind him!
Mike Miller gritted his teeth. He was very confident that he could complete the reversal at the last moment, but it happened that Ryan came to defend him at this time.
Seeing Miller's expression gradually turning frightened, Ryan instead showed a satisfied smile:
"Mike, remember this next time, don't fucking talk to me like that! You have no qualifications!"
Ryan's tone sounded like he was teaching a kid a lesson.
Mike Miller couldn't find a chance, but Conley soon saw that Guy used a reverse run to get rid of the AK47 and cut inside!
After Ryan went to defend Miller, Gay, who had been frustrated for the whole game, naturally wanted to release.
He lost all face when being guarded by Ryan today, but if he can score this crucial goal, he will undoubtedly be able to avenge his humiliation!
The young and mature Conley seized the opportunity and hit the ball into the hands of Gay who cut in.
Gay's ability to attack the frame at this period is very strong. He is tall and long-armed and has very strong athletic ability, so Ben has to defend and protect the basket.
Guy leaned on his base and took off, throwing the ball softly in the air.
Big Ben couldn't jump up completely because he was pinned down by Guy. He could only watch the basketball pass his hands, and his heart skipped a beat.
But when the basketball flew towards the basket, Gay, whose body had already begun to fall, saw Denver's No. 0 flash into the air almost instantly, blocking all the light, and slapped away the basketball that had almost reached its highest point!
A beautiful defense and risk-taking made Guy's fantasy of avenging his shame completely shattered!
Guy didn't even know when Ryan came in, but he was sure that Ryan hadn't defended himself when he took off.
Indeed, fans saw with their own eyes that Ryan jumped from the ground just after Guy took the shot in the air. But even so, basketball still couldn't escape Ryan's grasp!
AK47 received the basketball that was blocked by Ryan. The Nuggets still retained the ball in the last 20 seconds and led by 7 points!
Ryan glanced at Guy and waved as if he was an acquaintance: "Don't think about doing bad things secretly when I'm not paying attention."
Ryan's attitude towards Mike Miller and Guy is really exactly how adults treat children!
Ryan successfully prevented the Grizzlies' final counterattack, and the Lakers had just prevented Billups' desperate three-pointer.
But the difference is that the Nuggets got the ball.
But Bynum failed to hold the basketball firmly after grabbing the rebound, and was intercepted by the roaring Tianzun next to him!
The Pistons continue to hold the ball, and the Lakers may still fall from their throne!
Ryan held the ball close to the Grizzlies half, and every Grizzlies player's heart was shaking.
Billups controlled the ball outside the three-point line, and Kobe was concentrating on commanding the defense, sweating profusely.
With only 8 seconds left in the 24-second attack time, Ryan and Billups broke through at the same time!
Rudy Gay is pressing closely against Ryan. He still doesn't believe that he can't stop Ryan from scoring even if he presses closely!
Kobe personally defended Billups this time. If he could defend Billups once, he could defend him a second time in a row!
I will never step down from the number one spot in the Western Conference!
Halfway through Ryan's lunge, while being pressed against him, he suddenly changed his direction behind his back, catching Guy off guard.
Guy had just shifted his weight to continue blocking Ryan, but Ryan made an emergency stop and retreated immediately after his luck changed!
With this flicker, before the inertia that caused Guy to move sideways disappeared, he hurriedly tried to move forward to block Ryan, who then retreated outside the three-point line.
As a result, Guy's center of gravity was unstable and he was thrown forward, lying on all fours in front of Ryan!
Kobe blocked Billups' breakthrough, but Billups did not give up. He still leaned on Kobe and walked in, and jumped up after breaking into the penalty area.
Kobe saw the right time and jumped up, trying to block Billups' layup.
He knows that Billups has a big heart, but no matter how big the heart is, it will be useless in front of blocking shots!
But in the air, Billups suddenly changed to a pass when he was about to be blocked, and passed the ball to Prince at the last moment!
Ryan retreated to the outside of the three-point line, shrugged at Guy who was lying on the ground in a panic, and then calmly took a three-pointer!
This sword will completely kill the grizzly bear.
It will also allow Ryan to completely regain his own honor!
The little prince received a pass from Billups. Because the pass and Prince's start were too sudden, Ariza was unable to follow Prince immediately.
Prince then got a fleeting open opportunity and was able to take the shot calmly! This sword is bound to restore the glory of the Azzurri!
The basketball passed over everyone's heads and flew slowly towards the basket. At this moment, time seemed to be slowed down. The players at the scene felt that they had been on tenterhooks for a long time, but the basketball was still gliding.
The fans in front of the TV also held their breath, fearing that any breath would disrupt the flight path of the basketball.
The Pepsi Center in Denver and the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit are more than 1,700 kilometers apart, but at this moment, the two places seemed to be connected into the same space.
Exactly the same basketball, exactly the same tension, exactly the same desperate moment!
The basketball finally spun closer to the basket, and then...
"The ball went in! After Ryan knocked down Rudy Gay, the point difference was reopened to 10 points!
Ruthless Ryan, the Grizzlies worked very hard today, very, very hard to win.
But Ryan brutally kills the game!
No. 1 in the Western Conference, Ryan is going to return to No. 1 in the Western Conference!
The Nuggets' 20-game winning streak tied the second-longest winning streak in history, helping them surpass the Lakers in one breath! "
“Tyshaun Prince made a three-point shot. Bang!
A sure kill! Assist from Billups!
The Azzurri have not been eliminated by this era, they are still one of the championship contending teams!
The Celtics' Big Three, the combination of Kobe and Gasol, the Nuggets' terrifying iron barrel formation, and the duo of James and Reid.
The league has undergone tremendous changes, but the Detroit Pistons don't want to be eliminated by this era of tremendous changes!
They still want to tell the world that they occupy a place in the league!
The Pistons went ahead by 1 point with only 4 seconds left in the game.
In the previous game between the Nuggets and Pistons, it was Ryan who killed the game.
Today, the result was reversed, the Pistons defeated the Lakers!
The Lakers are first in the Western Conference, that's it!
Next, the crown will be returned to its original owner! "
Ryan stood on the court, raised his arms high, looked at his opponent who was kneeling, and let out a roar!
Kobe looked at Prince with his arms raised high, put his hands on his hips in annoyance, lowered his head and cursed secretly.
Ryan won, not only against the Grizzlies, but also against the Los Angeles Lakers, who had been chasing for a long time!
Kobe lost, not only to the Blue Jackets, but also to Ryan completely!
These two completely different games are all pointing to the same result - the Nuggets, first in the Western Conference!
Artest, who was sent off, rushed up from the bench excitedly and hugged Ryan tightly:
“You did it Ryan, you did it!
You said you would take us back to No. 1 in the Western Conference, and today you achieved your goal! "
Ryan looked at Artest in surprise. Could it be that
Artest seemed to understand Ryan's eyes and nodded vigorously: "Yes, the Lakers lost, Prince completed the buzzer-beater! Now, the damn Lakers are one game behind us!"
When Kobe came off the court, he immediately asked Zen Master: "How is the Nuggets doing?"
The Zen master sighed and said nothing.
Odom came up and patted Kobe on the shoulder: "The Grizzlies performed very well today. Mike Miller scored 33 points, but the Nuggets won! Ryan scored 36 points in the game. He simply beat Rudy .Guy eats him alive!”
Kobe was stunned for a moment, and then punched the back of the chair!
That guy Ryan, in order to be first in the Western Conference, led the Nuggets to a 20-game winning streak!
Because there is no Rockets' 22-game winning streak in this history, the Nuggets are the first team to win 20 consecutive games after the Bucks in the 1970-71 season and the Lakers in the 1971-72 season!
They tied this record that had been sealed for more than 30 years!
But this is not even the most ridiculous thing. The most ridiculous thing is
Ryan proved that he can still be No. 1 while playing games while being happy in the locker room!
It’s over, now the family is even more disharmonious!
At this time, both ESPN 1 and 2 added a split-screen shot to their live broadcasts.
On one side, Ryan is being worshiped by fans.
On one side, Kobe walked into the tunnel dejectedly.
This stark contrast brought the biggest suspense of the regular season to a complete end!
On the court, Ryan was interviewed by reporters.
The reporter naturally told Ryan that the Nuggets had officially topped the Western Conference.
Ryan had an uncontrollable smile on his face:
"I have already said that I will get back what belongs to me!
It’s no surprise that we just got back to where we were!
Facts have proved that the Denver Nuggets are still the best regular season team in the Western Conference!
And in the next playoffs, look forward to it, you will find that the Denver Nuggets are also the best playoff team!
When the season just started, the whole world was clamoring that the Nuggets were going to be finished!
But look now, who is number one? "
Ryan's speech continued to heat up the atmosphere at the scene.
The reporter also continued to ask Ryan:
"So Ryan, what are your plans next?"
"The plan? Kill everyone in the way, then take the trophy and build a dynasty that belongs to Denver!
I told Stern last year to bring the third-year trophy as well!
Since you don’t take it, I’ll take it myself! "
On the other side, at the Lakers' press conference.
Kobe looked lonely, but his tone was very firm:
"We lost, Prince made a good shot, and Billups deserves to be the Finals MVP.
But our work is not over yet, we still have 19 regular season games to play and the playoffs to play!
I don't think I lost to the Nuggets. Even if they are still first in the Western Conference after 19 games, they are not the final winner!
The playoffs are the time for real battles, let's wait and see! "
After the game was over, Barkley was so happy that he danced directly on TNT's review program.
From beginning to end, Barkley believed the Nuggets could return to first place in the Western Conference.
Now Ryan has successfully reached the top, which proves that he knows how to play football!
After dancing, Barkley sat back down and displayed the results of the Nuggets and Lakers' games against the Spurs and Pistons respectively on the big screen behind him:
"What did I say? Ryan will give us a great season with a great performance!
First in the Western Conference, Ryan once again kept his word!
I know, some people will definitely say that Ryan overtook the Lakers because of the schedule. After all, the Lakers have indeed been more difficult in the last four games.
But don't forget, the Nuggets have defeated the Spurs and Pistons that the Lakers lost to!
Schedule is no excuse, as long as you are strong enough, no schedule can stop you!
Why can Ryan kill the Pistons, but the Lakers can only be beaten by the Pistons?
Think about it for yourselves!
In the spring of 2008, 23-year-old Ryan was the best individual player in the world, bar none!
He is invincible and can call upon the wind and rain, as if he has magic power that can equal a hundred!
He can fly, he is extremely talented, you can use any beautiful words in the world to describe him!
Ryan was not born to be the best in the world.
This position was earned by him all the way!
I have seen Dr. J at his peak, I have witnessed "Skywalker" David Thompson score 73 points in a single game, and I am a personal victim of Olajuwon's story of champion heart!
I love Magic and Big Bird, and of course, that damn big-eared Mickey.
I know they are all very, very great.
But Ryan is only 23! His achievements are immeasurable!
We are witnessing greatness! Witness the greatest greatness in history! "
This may be the first time that someone has associated Ryan with the word GOAT.
Of course, Barkley also knows:
“Ryan’s current honors are not as many as those of his predecessors, but the next step is the process of harvesting and accumulating honors.
But in terms of competitive heights, Ryan's strength is undisputed.
As for Honor, I believe Ryan will not let us wait too long.
Let’s watch the next playoffs.
Ryan will soon win his third ring and create his first dynasty! "
After Barkley finished speaking, he glanced at Kenny Smith.
Viewers familiar with TNT programs know that Barkley and Smith are always at odds with each other.
Barkley and the audience were also waiting for Kenny Smith to rebut.
What surprised the audience was that Barkley had already put Ryan on the same level as Jordan, Dr. J, Bird and others.
Kenny Smith just said: "Basically, I agree with your point of view, Charles!"
Kenny Smith is not stupid. Ryan was able to win 20 consecutive games in one go and overtake the Lakers on the straightaway to reach first place. This has proven his strength.
So, what else is there to refute?
Next, it depends on whether Ryan can continue this magic in the playoffs!
Ryan watched Barkley blowing himself up to the sky on TV and laughed amidst the cheers of his teammates.
Artest led the entire locker room and shouted, "The strongest in history! The strongest in history! The strongest in history!"
Ryan stood up, put his hands down, and signaled everyone to be quiet:
"For those who have accompanied the team all the way, I don't know how you feel at this time. But we really fought hard to the end for our goals! And we won!
We used our own hands to win 20 consecutive games one after another!
But the real battle has just begun, and we are still a long way from true glory.
So, please continue to fight with me!
In the end, I will let you stand on the highest mountain and see the most beautiful scenery! "
To a roar of applause, the Nuggets ended their night as No. 1 in the Western Conference.
But this is just a prelude to the miners actually reaching the top!
After Ryan finished speaking, he looked at Kobe's lost look on the TV.
In the regular season, I won temporarily.
But in the playoffs, the Nuggets and Lakers must have a battle!
When the time comes, let’s decide the winner face to face!
The war between Kobe and Ryan is over for now.
But, it’s not over yet!
Today’s 10,000-word update is here! The conscientious old man kneels down and begs for a monthly ticket!