The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 134-133. Facing the Nets who only wanted to win, the Trail Blazers had the best offensive state in this game. Lillard played in the double pack. In the case of a clip, he still scored 42 points, as well as 3 rebounds and 12 assists. After winning this game, the Blazers will enter the playoffs with eighth place in the Western Conference against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The San Antonio Spurs, who have made the playoffs for 22 consecutive years, unfortunately left the game. During the rematch, they won 8 consecutive victories. The only team that did not lose the Suns also missed the playoffs. From this we can see how difficult it is for the Portland Trail Blazers to reach the playoffs. Lillard scored 154 points in the last three games and became the first man in NBA history. You only know who the best player is if you have a last stand.
The play-off will be held on August 15 (Saturday), US time, which is August 16 (Sunday), Beijing time. The Trail Blazers are ranked eighth in the West and have an advantage in the play-offs. If the first game is won, then there will be no second play-off. If the first game is lost, as long as the second game is won, then They are still the last playoff team.
So, this time the Blazers have an absolute psychological advantage, but even so, this team will not relax at all. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Stotts gave a simple speech in the locker room after the game: We wanted to get 6 wins and 2 losses before, we did it; we wanted to qualify for the playoffs before, we did it; we We wanted to grab eighth place before, we did it. We will do this completely this Saturday, OK?!
Lakers beware, they are really here! The Blazers coach speaks after the game: This Saturday, get things done. In other words, the Blazers' idea is very simple, win the first game, and then enter the playoffs and fight the Lakers. It has to be said that the last thing the Lakers want to face is the Portland Trail Blazers.
Lillard’s offense is already obvious to all, McCollum can also give a fatal blow at a critical moment, Nurkic and Dabai edge are equally powerful in the interior, Anthony and Collins can always give The team is helping, and there is Trent on the bench. This is no small challenge for the Lakers, but as Barkley said, the Trail Blazers are flawless offensively, but defense is their only problem, and the Los Angeles Lakers are the best defense in the league. One of the teams.
The Lakers naturally need to be careful, but as long as they play normally, the probability of a black eight is not high. After all, the first ranking in the Western Conference cannot be obtained casually. So, if the Lakers and Trail Blazers meet in the playoffs, who do you prefer to win?
