NBA: A collection of super busts

Chapter 127 Let you fucking bully our Ye!

April 14th marks the end of the NBA regular season.

About half of the teams had already played their final game of the season the day before, and on this day, the remaining teams would play their games.

At this stage of the season, the rankings of most teams are already set.

Especially in the east.

The eight playoff teams have been determined, and the positions of six of them are now completely secure.

Only the Hornets and Bucks, ranked fifth and sixth respectively, have the same record and could potentially swap positions.

Even the teams in the lottery zone had their positions and rankings determined long ago. In terms of rankings, the Eastern Conference had already lost more than 90% of the suspense and there was nothing to watch.

The main idea is for everyone to be well and not hold each other back.

The situation is completely different in the west.

The Spurs have played their final game of the season ahead of schedule and are currently ranked first in the Western Conference, but the Timberwolves and Lakers both have games on the last day of the season.

However, since neither team has a superior head-to-head record, if both teams win their final games, they can both overtake the other.

The Spurs will drop to third place.

The only downside was that the final day wasn't a head-to-head matchup between the Timberwolves and the Lakers.

Furthermore, if the Lakers lose and the Kings win, the Kings will move up to third place, pushing the Lakers down to fourth.

In the battle for a playoff spot, the Jazz, currently ranked eighth in the Western Conference, have played their last game, with a record of 42 wins and 40 losses.

However, if the Grizzlies, currently ninth in the West, win their final game, they will tie the Jazz in the standings and then advance into the top eight based on their head-to-head record, pushing the Jazz into the lottery.

It was under these circumstances that the Grizzlies and the Nets met!

Logically, the Nets, who have already secured the second seed in the league, should have rested all their players in the final game of the season to prepare for the playoffs.

They could also do the Grizzlies a favor by helping them make the playoffs.

So the people of Memphis are actually very optimistic about this. Even if Ye Feng wants to compete for Rookie of the Year, the Nets can't possibly have the whole team go crazy with you, right?

They should give two players a rest, so that the team's veterans can get some rest, right?

Not to mention that the Nets had already rested players in their last game.

Neither Kidd nor Jefferson played in the last game.

Here we come, playoffs!

That's just how people in Memphis chant their slogans.

However, their smugness only lasted for half an hour before the start of the match.

Because the starting lineups for both sides have been announced!

The Nets, who rested six players in the last game, with four starters and two key substitutes not playing, surprisingly fielded their full squad in this game!

"That's really unexpected!" Kenny exclaimed in surprise. "The last game of the season, and they're going all out!"

"Rookie of the Year!" Barkley said. "This is an award you can only compete for once in your life. It's perfectly normal for two top rookies to fight tooth and nail for this."

"All I can say is that Ye's status and popularity on the Nets are really quite good," Kenny said. "Hopefully, he can deliver a performance that satisfies us tonight!"

"Judging from his performance in April, I think there's absolutely no problem!" Barkley said. "In the first seven games of April, Ye played in all of them, averaging 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks, and the Nets even won seven straight games."

"Not to mention that in the last game, Kidd and the others were all absent, and Ye led the team to victory by himself! Although his efficiency in that game was average, with only 12 of 28 shots made, he still managed to rack up a double-double of 29 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 blocks."

"His nine offensive rebounds completely dominated the opponent. Thanks to his rebounding and scoring, the Nets were able to secure a hard-fought victory despite the absence of many key players."

"This month, Ye's performance is not just at the level of Rookie of the Month, it's practically Player of the Month! At least in the entire Eastern Conference, you won't find anyone more deserving of Player of the Month than him."

Even if it's just a competition that lasts for half a month.

"So let's get back to the game itself," Kenny said. "The reason we chose to broadcast this game, I think everyone knows, is that it's the ultimate battle for Rookie of the Year!"

"Just a few days ago, the Cavaliers played a game against the Grizzlies, in which Anthony scored 26 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, leading his team to victory and bringing his chances of winning Rookie of the Year back to the table."

"While James also scored 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in that game, his efficiency and performance were not as good as Anthony's."

"Now, it's James's turn to be the third man in the race. If he wants to turn things around and improve his ranking, he has to win tonight! And he has to outperform Ye."

"So, at least in the matchups in April, the three of them are evenly matched, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, so it's really hard to say who will win the Rookie of the Year award."

On the court, the starting players from both sides had already taken to the court. Ye Feng walked over and hugged Gasol, Battier, Humphrey, and Rasu Butler, who had just joined the team, one by one, but he missed James.

This made James, who originally wanted to show off his brotherly bond, stand there speechless.

Damn it, why are you being so disrespectful?

Then, just as James's face froze and his anger was rising, Ye Feng suddenly turned around, gave James a high-five with a big smile, and then hugged him.

It's not just James who needs headlines and a public image; Ye (the author) needs them too.

However, after the two hugged, Ye Feng whispered in James' ear, "Did you poop before going on the court? If not, you'd better go now, so I don't make you embarrass yourself by hitting you all out during the game."

"You think you've got this in the bag?" James sneered. "Not a chance."

"We're definitely going to win," Ye Feng shrugged. "We have a strong team, we won more games in the regular season, and we're ranked second in the league."

"If you can't even win this, what's the point of playing ball?"

"That wasn't something you achieved by yourself," James said. "Tonight I'll expose you for what you truly are!"

The two exchanged trash talk while disdainfully letting go of each other; it was all an act, and it would only last a moment.

Scott also called everyone to him in the final moments before the game started.

"I won't elaborate on the importance of the competition; I believe everyone understands. Let's give it our all and win this match! Give Ye a chance; we must help him snatch this Best Newcomer award no matter what!"

"yes!"

"Alright, everything is proceeding as planned. Everyone, is there anything else you'd like to say?"

"Some coaches, I have a small point to make." Ye Feng raised his hand and said, "LeBron is averaging exactly 19.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game this season."

「我仔细看了他的总数据了，如果他今晚的得分低于14或者助攻低于2，那幺他本赛季的场均数据就无法达到20+5+5！他就无法成为乔丹和罗伯特森之后第三个做到这个的新秀。」

"I don't want him to do that! I think that should be our goal tonight."

"Great idea!" Kidd, who would be facing off against James tonight, immediately exclaimed, "14 points and 2 assists, right? I'll take good care of him!"

"We'll be ready to double-team him!" Kitters said. "If Jason can't hold on, I'll be ready to rush out and take over the defense!"

"You're the one who can't keep up. He's just a rookie, what's there to not be able to handle?" Kidd snorted, then turned to look at the court. "Let's go, let's give them a good surprise!"

So, the Nets' starting five took to the court together once again.

Gasol and Davis stepped onto the center line at the same time, while Kidd looked at James from afar. Taking advantage of the referee's inattention, the guy reached out and wiped his neck.

"beep!"

Finally, the referee blew the whistle to start the game, and this crucial battle for the Rookie of the Year and the Grizzlies' playoff spot officially began!

Gasol successfully passed the ball to James, who immediately accelerated forward after receiving it. However, Kidd immediately blocked his path, simultaneously striking him in the waist: "This is for Ye!"

"You bastard, you son of a bitch who bullies Ye! I hate bullies in the team the most!"

Bullying?

James turned his head incredulously to look at Ye Feng.

What the hell did you say?

I bully you?

So, I'll slap your right fist across the face?

With a "snap," Kidd seized the opportunity and suddenly made a move, stealing the basketball that James was controlling.

"You're spacing out while guarding me? Who do you think I am?" Kidd, having stolen the ball, wouldn't let James off the hook, continuing to drive the ball while saying disdainfully, "I'll steal it from you, you black devil!"

As he spoke, he swung the ball with one arm, sending it flying to the frontcourt in the blink of an eye. Jefferson caught the ball and passed it to the middle.

Ye Feng arrived in a flash. After receiving the ball, he stepped on the lower arc of the free throw line with his left foot and pulled up, soaring for a moment before slamming the ball into the basket with one hand!

As for Gasol?

He couldn't keep up with Ye Feng's speed at all. As a white center, he disliked teams that kept running around non-stop the most.

On the Grizzlies' second offensive possession, James continued to bring the ball up the court.

Then Kidd quickly pressed down again, raised his hand and gave him a hard kick in the kidney: "This one's for you! Serves you right for looking down on me, for letting you lose focus when we're matched up against each other!"

James is practically broken.

When I lose focus, you steal the ball; when I make a mistake, you assist.

You're going to retaliate for this? Are you even human?

But before James could finish his shock, Kidd struck again, delivering a hard blow to James' other kidney.

"symmetry!"

Symmetrical my foot!

James, whose lower back was aching terribly, quickly turned around and bent over, trying to push Kidd away. At the same time, he quickly gestured for his teammates to come and set a screen.