The Fifth Point Guard

The NBA All-Star Game ended in Atlanta. This game is Jordan's last All-Star Game. The biggest attraction for Chinese fans is the China Derby where two Chinese players, Shen Tong and Yao Ming, participated in the All-Star Game at the same time.

CCTV broadcasted the game, and the Shuangping team was responsible for explaining the game.

In the process of broadcasting the game, Director Zhang Weiping also made a lot of good words.

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I think today's game is different mainly in the following two points: First, this is the first time in the NBA's 52-year history that two Chinese players represent different star teams to participate in the All-Star game, which is even more commendable. Yes, after Shen Tong became the starter of the East Star Team last year as a rookie, Yao Ming also became the starter of the West Star Team as a rookie. I think this is a symbol of Chinese basketball going to the world, and it can also be said to be a symbol of the NBA going to the world.

This time we ran into reporters from various media in Atlanta, and the first thing they said when they saw me was either "Yao, Yao, Yao" or "Shen, Shen, Shen". I also talked about it during the broadcast today. Both Shen Tong and Yao Ming left a very friendly impression on people.

Perhaps in the past, the United States did not really know much about China, but through the appearance of Shentong and Yao Ming, it gave everyone a new image.

Today I ran into a local American reporter at the hotel where I was staying. He expressed his love for Shentong and Yao Ming to me, saying: "It is understandable that you Chinese like Shentong and Yao Ming, but you can't imagine how much we Americans like them." both."

He said that these two players not only have good skills, but also have good personalities.

A commentator from Puerto Rico said to me just now: "I interviewed Shentong last year and Yao Ming this year. They are different from other players. Others always seem arrogant, but they get along with everyone. It’s very harmonious and the image is very healthy.”

Regardless of today's game statistics, although Yao Ming didn't play much time and his performance was not as impressive as Shentong's, the overall image they left for people is the most important.

Before many American coaches talked about Shentong and Yao Ming, their understanding of Chinese sports was mostly small players with average impact and explosive power. Sports such as gymnastics, table tennis, and diving are the specialties of the Chinese.

However, the appearance of Shen Tong and Yao Ming changed their views on Chinese sports.

Shen won the slam dunk contest yesterday, which is the first slam dunk champion of the yellow race in the league.

Moreover, China also has giants, and they are not stupid ones, but very flexible and talented giants.

Jordan's exit marked the end of an era.

And with the influx of Chinese players and even world players, these top players in the world, the prelude to the new era of NBA will also be slowly opened.

After the All-Star Game, the battle for tickets to the playoffs officially began. All teams gradually adjusted their status and devoted themselves to every game.

Who can dominate in the post-Jordan era will inspire the fighting spirit and courage of the next generation of young stars and continue to climb the peak.

The New Jersey Nets are fully armed, with Shentong, Martin, and Jefferson on offense, and Mutombo and Ewing on defense. In addition, Kidd sits firmly in the middle and controls the overall situation. This Nets team has experienced After the dormancy last season, this season has become more mature, and Byron Scott's on-the-spot scheduling is even more familiar and easy.

In the second half of the regular season schedule, the Nets did not give the Pistons and Pacers any hope of overtaking, firmly occupying the top spot in the Eastern Conference and maintaining their lead to the end.

With 61 wins and 21 losses, the Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks in the West with a slight advantage of one win, becoming the league's top team in the regular season this season.

The Spurs and Mavericks in the West both achieved a record of 60 wins and 22 losses. It was only due to the grouping of the division and the outcome of the match that the Mavericks could only rank third in the West.

With 59 wins and 23 losses, the Kings are unfortunately but fortunately ranked second in the Western Conference.

No one can win the title of the second child in the millennium. Last season was suppressed by the Lakers, and this season was suppressed by the Spurs. In fact, even without the Spurs, the Mavericks still have the upper hand in terms of record.

The stamina of the Kings is still slightly insufficient, lacking super scorers like Kobe or Duncan when playing key shots.

Webber is good, but his key ball ability still has a clear gap with Kobe and Duncan.

It is worth mentioning that the defending champion of the Western Conference this season, the Los Angeles Lakers, only ranked fifth in the Western Conference with 50 wins and 32 losses, behind the 51-win Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Portland Trail Blazers finished sixth with the same record.

The fierce competition in the West can be seen.

The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns ranked seventh and eighth in the West with 47 wins and 35 losses and 44 wins and 38 losses respectively.

To the regret of Chinese fans, Yao Ming's Houston Rockets ranked ninth in the Western Conference with 43 wins and 39 losses and a slight disadvantage of one win, losing their place in the playoffs.

After watching the trembling west, let us return to the east.

Behind the dominating Nets are the two teams that pose the greatest threat to the Nets in the Eastern Conference.

The Detroit Pistons ranked second in the East with 50 wins and 32 losses, and the Indiana Pacers ranked third in the East with 48 wins and 34 losses.

Yes, you are not mistaken.

The distance between the Pistons and the Pacers from the Nets is as wide as that of any one - the distance between Kardashian's legs.

If the records of these two teams are ranked in the West, they will not even be able to enter the top six.

The Philadelphia 76ers made efforts in the later stage. After a series of trade reinforcements, Iverson led the team to consecutive victories, and finally rushed all the way to the fourth position in the Eastern Conference.

The fifth to eighth teams are the Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic.

Among them, after the Magic lost Grant Hill, their record gradually weakened.

Although McGrady's performance is very brave, but it seems that his personal performance does not directly affect the team's outcome.

Or McGrady can't do it alone, and it's hard to support Orlando's sky and heavy burdens with one person's strength.

After reaching the playoffs by luck, McGrady once said very tiredly when facing the media interview: "I am too tired, I need helpers, I need partners, I hope the team can find a big man, as long as he averages 15 points per game. It’s fine to score 7 or 8 rebounds.”

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The Washington Wizards that Jordan played for regrettably ranked ninth in the East, and fans could no longer see Jordan on the stage of the playoffs.

The Toronto Raptors, where Carter played, simply gave up this season due to the injury of general Vince Carter. In the end, they only got the second-to-last result in the Eastern Conference, only ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers who were so miserable.

In this way, the playoff match between the East and the West is also officially released.

East side.

The Nets played by Shen Tong will face the challenge of the Magic led by Tracy McGrady in the first round.

The Pistons played against the Bucks, the Pacers played against the Celtics, and the 76ers played against the Hornets.

Western side.

The Spurs will face the Suns, and the Lakers will challenge the Timberwolves without home court advantage.

The Mavericks sit at home and wait for the Blazers, while the Kings will face the veteran Jazz.