NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 692 Clippers vs. Bucks

For the sun, it's dark...

Dark clouds filled the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared; the sky was not clear and cloudless, and there was no sun...

There's one last game before the sun truly sets, but based on past experience and the current situation, the sun setting is inevitable.

May 26, Western Conference Finals Game 4.

No more miracles. The Clippers swept the Suns 4-0, advancing to the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year!

The sun really did set...

The Clippers are just four wins away from completing their fourth consecutive championship.

This season has been a mixed bag for 58. The good thing is that they finally reached the Western Conference Finals, but the bad thing is that they were swept by their former team, which was a bit embarrassing.

But regardless of whether they have any pride or not, being swept is a fact, and reaching the Western Conference Finals is also a fact.

Years from now, when people look back on 58's career, no one will remember that he was swept, but someone will definitely remember that he finally reached the Western Conference Finals.

So, this season was still a success for 58!

Of course, if you want to win a championship, joining Jia Fei is the shortest route, and it's smoother than the route Durant took back then, rather than the "most difficult route".

However, 58 wouldn't make that choice, and the Clippers wouldn't particularly want him unless he's willing to accept a minimum salary.

Would 58 accept a base salary? Obviously not. He values ​​money very much, and he wouldn't accept a base salary; he still has plenty left over!

The Clippers have made it to the NBA Finals, and the Western Conference champion has already been decided. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference is a fiercely contested battle, with no one knowing whether the Bucks or the Nets will ultimately prevail.

Just like in his previous life, Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a show, using his "foot-planting technique" to cripple Kyrie Irving and James Harden. In the end, Kevin Durant couldn't carry the team alone, and the Nets narrowly lost to the Bucks in Game 7.

Therefore, the Finals matchup will be Clippers vs. Bucks!

This series has generated a lot of buzz: Jia Fei vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, continuing the MVP race; and Jia Fei vs. Zhu Tou, the feud between former coaches.

Jia Fei missed the chance to face the Nets' Big Three, and he also missed the chance to meet his former teammate Durant, which was a disappointment for many fans.

Fans of the Big Three have all sided with the Clippers, hoping that Jia Fei can teach Giannis a lesson for his dirty tricks. Now, only the Clippers have a chance to stop Giannis from winning the championship.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is being criticized across the internet. It's unbelievable that this guy with an honest-looking face would do such disgusting things; it's nauseating.

Many fans are looking forward to the Clippers' villains taking care of him. Olynyk and Dillon, you can start sharpening your knives now!

Evil people should be punished by evil people!

Regarding predictions for the Finals, most people still favor the Clippers, even though the Bucks seem to have a stronger interior presence.

The Clippers' problem is who can contain Giannis Antetokounmpo, while the Bucks' problem is whether Jrue Holiday can contain JaVale James.

It's worth noting that in the recently concluded Eastern Conference Finals, Holiday couldn't contain Irving, nor could he contain a healthy Harden. He's a member of the All-Defensive Team, but even he couldn't truly contain the top scorers.

Jia Fei is the league's strongest scorer, and no one believes that Holiday can contain him.

The Clippers are clearly the favorites in this year's Finals. Besides having better roster talent and stronger superstars, they've also had a smoother run in this year's playoffs.

If it weren't for Giannis Antetokounmpo's foot-planting incident, the Bucks probably wouldn't have even had a chance to reach the NBA Finals. Although both teams have a Big Three, the Nets' Big Three are clearly far superior in individual offensive ability.

The first game of the Finals will be played on the evening of July 6 at the Clippers' home arena, Intuit Dome.

Whether it will be the Bucks' first championship in franchise history or the Clippers' fourth consecutive title, the answer will be revealed after the Finals!

The Clippers are currently undefeated in the playoffs this season. Can the Bucks give them their first playoff loss?

The Clippers were given 10 days of rest, and everyone got plenty of rest. Several players with injuries also made good adjustments.

Before the Finals, Coach Buden sought out Jia Fei as usual, and the two discussed their strategy against the Bucks.

The discussion went smoothly and was brief. The Clippers didn't actually need to prepare anything special; they could adjust as they played.

On the evening of June 6, at the Clippers' home arena, Intuit Dome.

Game 1 of the Grand Finals is about to begin.

The Clippers' home arena, Intuit Dome, was packed with 5000 fans tonight. Many fans even offered high prices to get a chance to watch the game live.

However, there are far more monks than porridge. If you want to watch the World Championship Finals G1 and G2 at IntuitDome, you need not only money but also luck to go.

This match was broadcast live on Tencent, with commentators Wang Zixing and guest Su Qun providing commentary.

"Mr. Su, the Finals are here. Do you think the Clippers will play a small lineup in this series?" Wang Zixing asked.

Su Qun adjusted his glasses and said, "The Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez, so the Clippers will probably still let their center play." Su Qun explained.

"Can the Clippers withstand the Bucks' attacks on the paint? I'm a little worried about the Clippers' defense in the paint!" Wang Zixing said.

"That is indeed the Bucks' advantage. The Clippers' advantage is that they have a full-spread roster, which the Bucks can't match. It's a matter of who can bring out their own strengths!" Su Qun said.

The starting lineups for both teams have been announced.

The Clippers' starting lineup, playing at home, consisted of JaVale James, Paul George, Bridges, Grant, and Olynyk. It was a traditional starting lineup, with Olynyk returning to the starting lineup after a three-game absence.

The Bucks' starting lineup for the away game is Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, PJ Tucker, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday.

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Both teams are actually fairly evenly matched, with the Clippers having a slightly taller average height. Their five forwards are indeed very tall and athletic, even taller than the Bucks' starting lineup on average.

The starting lineups for both teams are on the field, with Lopez and Olynyk preparing for the jump ball near the center circle; the match is about to begin.

The jump ball began, and Brook Lopez won the jump ball against Olynyk, giving the Bucks possession of the ball on the first possession.

Holiday dribbles the ball across half-court.

Holiday, the first player born in the 90s to be selected for the All-Star game, is now 31 years old...

Time may have passed, but he remains an outstanding player. As a point guard, his ball-handling and offensive abilities can't compare to Curry and Irving, but he possesses superior defensive skills. His consecutive All-Defensive Team selections are proof of that! In the NBA, he and Smart are considered among the best defensive combo guards. Unlike Tony Allen of yesteryear, he can score on both offense and defense, capable of playing with and without the ball—a truly valuable championship piece.

Aside from being expensive, Brother Zhu is truly perfect.