blogombal Chapter 383 Jordan Gets CPU-Turned Again! Lin Tian Fills the Final Flaw
Chapter 383 Jordan Gets CPU-Turned Again! Lin Tian Fills the Final Flaw
best friend?
That bastard, that annoying guy who makes you want to punch him in the face, always making me angry, always messing with me, always embarrassing me, and yet he says I'm his best friend in this life.
Jordan, who had just begun to recover, was once again made a little arrogant by Lin Tian's seemingly sincere words.
I didn't want to be fed KFC either, but he said I was his best friend!
Jordan walked to the stop between Lin Tian and Stern, took the microphone, let out a long sigh, and then said, "Lin is also my best friend."
Stern: ? ? ? ? ?
Who asked you that?
I'm asking you, are you retiring or not?! I'm asking you, what are you really thinking?!
Who cares if your best friend is Lin Tian or Tom, the guy next door who likes to drink and play golf?
Jordan's words made Lin Tian a little embarrassed. Was it a bit too much for me, Lin Tian, to tease Jordan like this?
Then, the system, which hadn't shown any new activity for a long time, suddenly emitted a notification sound.
After seeing the system notification, Lin Tian was certain—
I should have gone even further!
Anyway, Jordan won't be angry, he's a brother! As long as his wife doesn't give birth to an Asian child, what conflict can't they sit down and talk it out?
"Michael Jordan's emotions fluctuated, resulting in the loss of the permanent skill: God's Backhand LV1 (0/3500)"
"God's Back Attack LV1: Increases back attack ability by 30%".
The shorter the introduction, the stronger the ability!
Lin Tian has so many skills, and the others are all just a bunch of fancy descriptions that only increase abilities by 10%. But Jordan's thing is 30% right from the start! And this is only LV1. What if he goes up a bit more?
If you think of something, just do it!
Lin Tian had stopped paying attention to Jordan's emotional speech and hadn't analyzed why Jordan had revealed such a great piece of information to him this time.
It's because Jordan went from anger to shock to confusion and then to being completely manipulated by his own words. All these emotions changed too quickly, which led to such a big explosion in the end.
It doesn't matter; Master Lin has already upgraded his skills.
"Godly Backhand Strike LV2 (0/7000): Increases backhand attack ability by 40%!"
That's awesome!
It's a generous 10% boost right off the bat, completely different from those stingy 1% or 2% boosts!
After all, it was Jordan's signature skill during his entire second three-peat!
At the same time, Lin Tian could sense that this thing was not just about improving one-on-one back-to-the-basket skills.
He felt that all his abilities related to back-to-the-basket moves, such as footwork, physicality, awareness of defense, accuracy of turnaround jump shots, and consistency of fadeaway jump shots, had improved.
Lin Tian was still feeling a bit unsatisfied and had an urge to get everyone back on the court for another game.
I'm quite excited to get something new!
Then Lin Tian glanced at his own stats. His back-to-back attack attribute had jumped two levels from A- to A+!
A 40% bonus is truly extraordinary!
"What are you thinking about? Clap your hands!" Lin Tian was still inside the system when he felt someone touch him. It was Kid! This guy with excellent strategic thinking reminded Lin Tian that he should clap his hands.
Because Jordan had finished his speech, raised the MVP trophy for the night, and waved it in front of everyone.
"What did he just say?" Lin Tian couldn't help but ask.
"He said you were his best friend and the greatest asset he gained since entering the NBA. He thanked you for everything you did for him, but he really hasn't thought about retiring yet."
As expected of a top point guard, Jordan just spoke at length for at least 2-3 minutes, and many fans were still wiping away tears. But when it came to Kidd, he summarized it in just two sentences.
Lin Tian nodded and didn't say anything more, but he felt that Jordan's gaze was a little strange.
What's this guy thinking?
What are you thinking about?
Jordan had already completed a movie script in his mind! Jordan felt that Lin Tian was helping him regain his confidence and form! He felt that Lin Tian was helping him find his peak form in his own way!
Jordan believes that Lin Tian witnessed how he was provoked by many young players throughout the first half of the season without responding accordingly.
In other words, quite a few people beat Jordan this year!
Lin Tian was definitely worried about his self-esteem being hurt! He was definitely worried that it would make him want to retire! He was worried about losing his former confidence!
So, my good buddy Lin Tian secretly got everyone to feed me the ball at the All-Star game, and then told me about it in the way I disliked the most, and then used the phrase "last year" to motivate me to play for another year!
He truly is my best buddy! He truly knows me best, Lin! This bastard knows my temper too well!
He knew that I, Jordan, would not accept any help, pity, charity, or anything else. He also knew that even if I had originally planned to retire after this year, after he said that, I would definitely not choose to retire, but would play for another year no matter what!
Jordan's gaze towards Lin Tian right now was practically dripping with lust!
What more could one ask for than to have a true friend in life! Especially when this friend has done so much for you, yet pretends to be indifferent, or even deliberately acts as if they want to hurt you, to hide the truth.
Hmph, you childish brat!
Maybe this guy was very disappointed when I didn't draft Yao Ming and Pau Gasol this summer to save face? Maybe I hurt my good friend's feelings and caused him a lot of pain?
This is the last time! Absolutely the last time!
Starting today, I, Michael Jordan, will not let my best buddy down! Nor will I make him worry anymore!
Make it to the playoffs!
We have to make the playoffs and show this kid that I'm not old yet! At least, I'm not so old that he needs to worry about me!
If Lin Tian overheard Jordan's brainstorming session and learned that this was how he acquired his skill, Lin Tian would definitely be... well, the great Lin would definitely forcefully suppress his laughter and then feign shock, saying, "You saw right through me! No wonder you're Michael Jordan!"
Jordan might get so excited that he unleashes another skill.
But Jordan didn't say anything, and Lin Tian didn't ask either.
Even... Lin Tian was a tiny bit worried at this moment.
Jordan was so moved. What if he knew later that he was beaten so badly by so many people this season because of his instigation and provocation?
Jordan: What are you saying, bro! Don't be so formal! I know you prepared this especially for me so I can quickly adapt to the intensity of the game, experience the impact of the league's rookies, and get back to my peak form as soon as possible!
I understand! As brothers, we all understand!
You know the shit!
Lin Tian quickly turned his head away, not daring to look Jordan in the eye again. Jordan's gaze at that moment was truly frightening.
How can I put it? I can't describe it, it's just terrifying!
Stay away, you absolutely must stay away!
However, what Lin Tian didn't expect was that in the short time he was in a daze after the All-Star game, the reporters at the scene went crazy and took a lot of photos. After taking the photos, they combined them with Lin Tian and Jordan's speeches and added all sorts of headlines, and one after another, the news articles that Lin Tian called disgusting appeared!
Deep Brotherhood! Former Bulls Championship Backcourt Shows True Feelings at All-Star Game!
A tearful moment! Both Jordan and Lin Tian had moments with tears in their eyes last night!
"You're my best buddy! You're my greatest asset! Why did we, former teammates, end up splitting up?"
I will never retire for you! I'm willing to fight the world for you!
During Jordan's speech, Lin Tian was unusually stunned, staring directly at Jordan; his eyes were only on Jordan!
"During Lin Tian's speech, Jordan went from being surprised to being moved, and then to showing genuine emotion. They are truly the best brothers in the NBA!"
Lin Tian's assists to Jordan accounted for 75% of the total, and his desperate effort to grab rebounds for Jordan in the final moments was truly moving!
"Only you can make me willingly step aside! Lin Tian sincerely wishes Jordan a triumphant return to his peak!"
After the game-winning shot, everyone rushed to Jordan, but Lin Tian stood silently to the side! A true brother would never steal even a sliver of your glory!
"You are my glory! Jordan celebrates passionately after his game-winning shot, while Lin Tian watches with satisfaction!"
These news articles made Lin Tian feel nauseous!
What the hell is that?
What did I do to deserve this? Why are you all so disgusting?
Did I steal your rice or sleep with the wife of the president of the National Union of Journalists? Are you that disgusting?
Lin Tian didn't care whether the word "corruption" existed in this era; he was definitely a staunch opponent of it!
Don't get involved with this kind of thing, it's disgusting!
But for Lin Tian, the most disgusting thing right now wasn't the overwhelming flood of these reports. After all, he didn't need to respond to them. As long as he didn't buy newspapers or read the news for a week, nothing would happen.
But the most disgusting thing is that Lin Tian's friends can all read!
"Oh my God, let's see who this is! Oh, damn it, isn't this the great Michael Jordan's great friend!" On the plane back to Indiana, Miller leaned close to Lin Tian in an exaggerated tone.
"Oh ho, my dear Reggie, you're wrong to say that!" Barkley's enormous body also appeared.
"Our Lin is Michael Jordan's best and closest partner. Don't blame me for not warning you, if you make this damn mistake again, I'll kick your damn ass to pieces!"
"Ben, Vince, can you guys get these two bastards out of here? I don't want to hear a single word from them!" Lin Tian really wanted to punch each of these two bastards to shut them up and stop bothering him.
"Oh no! What did I just hear! That damned Lin actually wanted me to get lost! Am I no longer his favorite and closest partner?"
"Of course not, Charles. You're just a giant flying pig. Lin's best friend is, of course, the great Michael. He even shed damn tears when he heard Michael give a speech!"
Miller and Barkley were getting more and more into their performance, and they even started to incorporate exaggerated theatrical movements.
Lin Tian had never experienced anything like this in his entire life!
Disgusting! Absolutely disgusting!
Unfortunately, he had nowhere to complain.
How can he explain it? He said it himself!
Lin Tianzhen felt it wasn't worth it for such a useless skill!
I regret it! I regret it so much!
If I had known I didn't need this skill, I wouldn't have done this.
Unable to bear it any longer, Lin Tian finally stood up and looked at Miller, saying:
"When you get back, practice with me. I learned a few new moves at this All-Star game!"
After saying that, Lin Tian didn't wait for Miller to refuse and walked straight towards the toilet.
He'd rather spend an hour in the bathroom than face those two bastards again—they were so annoying!
At the same time, on a plane bound for Washington, Jordan was in a predicament.
Yes, the situation is very good!
No one in Washington dared to make fun of him. This time, Brown was the only person from all of Washington who came to Philadelphia with Jordan. Brown was, of course, participating in the Rising Stars Challenge.
"Kwame," Jordan said, leaning back in his chair in high spirits, looking at Brown. "Back in Washington, we'll continue our intensive training, we'll keep getting stronger! I'll teach you a lot more! Even if you don't win Rookie of the Year this year, and you're not as good as the others, I believe that's only because you're young! In three years at most, you'll be the best in your draft class!"
"Yes, Michael, I will try my best." Brown's voice was soft and lacked any confidence.
There's nothing we can do about it; he played 20 minutes in the Rising Stars Challenge but only managed a dismal stat line of 3 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 block.
At the same time, when he heard Jordan say that he would continue special training, Brown showed no excitement at all, and instead lowered his head even further.
If he had a choice, he really wouldn't want to train with Jordan, he wouldn't even want to play with Jordan.
The pressure was too much, Jordan was too strict!
Brown hopes to be invisible on the Wizards! Ideally, no one would notice him, and he could just stay in the background.
Instead of what it is now, where he is seen as the hope for revival by the entire city of Washington, with everyone watching him, watching his games, watching his training, and even watching his private life!
He doesn't like it this way.
But... he dared not say it.
If he dared to speak out, perhaps he wouldn't be afraid of these things.
With the All-Star Game over, the first half of the regular season has finally come to a complete end. Each team will have about 50 days and 25 games left to play in the regular season.
From this point on, teams will either strive to improve their ranking or work to lower their ranking in order to secure a higher draft pick.
Even though 02 was widely considered a weak draft class, with only a handful of players like Jay Williams, Dwyane Wade, and Mike Dunleavy Jr., there weren't many noteworthy rookies in that class. Not to mention, some of them hadn't even said whether they wanted to participate in the draft!
But in reality, the younger the draft year, the more important the earlier the draft position becomes!
After all, in a strong draft year, you can pick a genius with your eyes closed by any pick you get, but in a weak draft year, there are only 1 or 2 top players, and if you miss them, you'll never have another chance!
The year in which this was most evident was probably 1997, when Duncan stood out from the crowd, and many people believed that the value of the first pick that year was higher than the combined value of the 2nd to 10th picks!
As time went by, several years passed, and it really was pretty much the case!
The success rate of the 97 generation is truly negligible!
Of course, the Spurs, who got the number one pick, didn't reach any great heights. They only played in the Finals once before the team disbanded.
It has to be said, it's all about timing and fate!
Another noteworthy event during this period is the trade deadline, which is the last chance for each team to adjust its roster!
This year, teams haven't been particularly eager to make trades! Apart from the Mavericks' tumultuous move of sending the undervalued Juwon Howard to the Nuggets in exchange for "Madman" Van Exel and Reeve LaFrentz, there haven't been any other noteworthy trades.
Each team made only minor adjustments, maintaining their own roster while making small tweaks to the perimeter of their lineups.
As for the Pacers, they did not make any trades or reinforcements, which is Bird's consistent habit. Unless there is a reason to make a trade, he always advocates stability in the middle of the season and playing the remaining games with the current roster!
With the trade deadline over, the regular season has officially entered its second half!
At this time, the Pacers had a record of 38 wins and 19 losses, temporarily ranking second in the Eastern Conference. As for the first place in the East, it was the Magic, who had already left the Pacers and other pursuers far behind with a record of 43 wins and 15 losses.
The third team is the Brooklyn Nets, who made big signings and trades during this offseason. They have a record of 36 wins and 21 losses and still have a chance to climb higher!
Fourth is the Boston Celtics, who have played well this year and whose record has steadily improved. They have already won 34 games and have a very good chance of surpassing the Nets and taking the top three in the division for the first time since Bird retired!
Next up are the 76ers, plagued by injuries and ranked fifth, led by Stackhouse; the Pistons, ranked sixth; and the Bucks, another team with a significantly declining record, ranked seventh, led by their "Three Musketeers".
The Heat, whose record improved due to Mourning's return but are still not very stable, are currently ranked eighth, only one game behind the Bucks.
It's also worth mentioning that the Wizards are currently 27-27, ranking ninth in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets are 27-28, ranking tenth! They are both only 1-2 games behind the Heat and Bucks, and still have a chance to make the playoffs!
The competition for playoff spots in the Eastern Conference this year is unusually fierce!
As for the West, their situation is somewhat similar to that of the East, with one team dominating and far ahead of the others.
The Magic are in the East, and the Lakers are in the West!
The Lakers currently have a record of 44 wins and 14 losses, ranking first in the league, but their lead is not large and they could be overtaken by the Magic at any time! For the Lakers, the biggest problem is not actually the possibility of being overtaken by the Magic.
However, the Lakers' absolute core player, Shaquille O'Neal, is still not in good form. Even though he coasted through the All-Star Weekend, his foot injury has not fully healed, which is definitely a hidden danger for the Lakers!
In addition, the Mavericks are second in the West with a record of 40 wins and 17 losses, the Kings are third with a record of 38 wins and 19 losses, the Timberwolves are fourth with a record of 37 wins, the Trail Blazers are fifth with a record of 35 wins, and the SuperSonics are sixth with a record of 31 wins.
It's worth mentioning that neither the Clippers (7th) nor the Jazz (8th) have a winning percentage exceeding 50%!
Even so, they have already widened the gap considerably between themselves and the ninth-placed Suns and the tenth-placed Spurs!
In other words, unless something unexpected happens, such as Hardaway suddenly recovering to full health or David Robinson returning to his peak, the teams that will make the Western Conference playoffs this year will most likely be the eight teams mentioned above!
For various reasons, the competitiveness of the western region has further deteriorated this year!
These days, many struggling teams' biggest wish is that top college players like Wade and Hinrich would quit college and come to the NBA.
And top high school players like Anthony and Stoudemire should stop going to college and join the NBA!
The team needs you!
These guys who might run for the draft or not can influence a team's plans for the next 3 or even 5 years!
And it is precisely for this reason that the 02 draft was quite unpredictable.
Is it a big year or a small year? Is it a gathering of geniuses or a group of mediocre people?
We'll only know for sure after the fight!
The following season progressed very smoothly and evenly. There were no fights, no particularly outrageous statistics, and everything was calm and peaceful.
With the regular season drawing to a close, the competition between teams whose seeding remains uncertain is becoming increasingly fierce and brutal.
Especially on the edge of the playoffs, in the 6-10 range, the teams are so determined to beat each other to a pulp!
When April arrived, the Wizards, thanks to Jordan's almost desperate performance in the last week of March, went on a four-game winning streak and climbed all the way to seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
However, they are only one game ahead of the tenth-placed Hornets in the East, 0.5 games ahead of the ninth-placed Heat, and tied with the eighth-placed Bucks, only ranking seventh due to their 2-1 head-to-head record!
It's safe to say that the playoff battle between these four teams will be the most exciting and anticipated part of the final 10 days of the regular season! Who will make it to the playoffs, who will fall behind, and who will collapse because they can't keep up?
It's worth mentioning here that, obviously due to the butterfly effect of Lin Tian's arrival, Jordan did not suffer any injury problems this season. He not only played all the games, but also averaged 25 points per game in the second half of the season, allowing everyone to witness Jordan's greatness once again!
Aside from the bottom four teams vying for survival, the only team in the East that has truly secured its position is the Magic. They have already won 60 games, leading the second-place Pacers by 3 games. With only 8 games left in the regular season, it is almost impossible for them to slip up!
As for the other teams in the East, the gap between them is mostly between 1 and 2 games. Although none of them are very stable, in the end, it only affects which opponent they will face in the first round of the playoffs, and does not affect the overall situation.
Compared to the chaotic situation in the East where the rankings could change at any time, the competition in the West is somewhat less exciting. Like the Magic, the Lakers have already pulled away from other teams and have secured 60 wins, firmly holding the top spot in the West.
The next question is whether the Lakers and Magic will try to take the top spot in the league.
In addition, the Mavericks have 55 wins and the Kings have 54 wins. These two teams are currently ranked second and third in the Western Conference, respectively. They will most likely meet in the second round of the Western Conference, so the battle for home-court advantage between the two teams has entered a fierce stage.
Apart from these three teams, the rest of the teams in the West have been significantly outpaced. The fourth-placed Timberwolves have only 45 wins, more than 10 games behind! Meanwhile, the eighth-placed Jazz, although they only have 36 wins, are already 5 games ahead of the ninth-placed Spurs, so they have almost secured a playoff spot.
The competition in the West this year is really not fierce enough!
Finally, as April officially arrived, the situation in the league gradually became clear!
First, the Mavericks and Kings gained the upper hand in their final battle in April, extending their lead to two games and securing the second position in the Western Conference. No matter how dissatisfied the Kings were, they had no choice but to accept the reality that they could only rank third in the West.
Next, the Trail Blazers overtook the Timberwolves to reach fourth place, giving them home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
The rankings of the other teams remained unchanged, and the final rankings of the top eight teams in the Western Conference are as follows:
1. The Los Angeles Lakers have a record of 65 wins and 17 losses.
2. Dallas Mavericks: 60 wins, 22 losses.
3. Sacramento Kings: 58 wins, 24 losses.
4. Portland Trail Blazers: 51 wins, 31 losses.
5. Minnesota Timberwolves: 50 wins, 32 losses.
6. Seattle SuperSonics: 44 wins, 38 losses.
7. Utah Jazz: 38 wins, 44 losses.
8. Los Angeles Clippers: 36 wins, 46 losses.
In the Western Conference, most teams' rankings are in line with preseason expectations. The most disappointing team is undoubtedly the Suns. After making a huge gamble in the summer to acquire Marbury, they were met with Hardaway's complete ruin and the team's record plummeting.
Comparing this to the Nets' record, Marbury's status as a cancer has been completely confirmed.
Then there are the Jazz and the Clippers. Since Malone left and Stockton retired, the Jazz have finally returned to the playoffs, even if they are just playing a supporting role. But they have made it back, haven't they?
As for the Clippers, this team, which was a bottom-feeder two years ago, finally returned to the spotlight thanks to the successful trade involving Brand. After many years, they have finally returned to the playoffs!
In stark contrast to the relatively calm West, where all teams except for the second and third place contenders had already secured their positions, the battles in the East were far more intense than those in the West!
Especially in the latter half of the rankings, it really came down to the very last day before the final result was announced!
First up is the Magic, who ultimately failed to win their indirect matchup against the Lakers, finishing with only 64 wins and second in the league. The Pacers, on the other hand, secured second place in the East early on by defeating the Nets once again, and the Nets are also quite far behind the 76ers behind them.
But starting from the fourth, the entire Eastern Conference split into two groups, and began an extremely fierce competition! First, there were the three teams ranked 4th to 6th: the 76ers, the Celtics, and the Pistons. At the beginning of April, their records were only 0.5 games apart, almost on the same starting line.
As April arrived, the 76ers were the first to secure their place in the league! Allen Iverson and Dikembe Mutombo finally recovered from their injuries and returned to form. The 76ers went on a five-game winning streak in April, widening the gap and firmly securing fourth place.
The Celtics and Pistons played until the very last day of the season, with the Celtics only leading the Pistons by one game. Due to head-to-head results, if the Celtics lost and the Pistons won on the last day, the two teams' rankings would be swapped.
The final result did not disappoint; both games between the Celtics and the Pistons were full of drama.
The Celtics led for most of the game, but suddenly lost their rhythm in the last two minutes, allowing their opponents to go on a 10-0 run and suffer a devastating defeat, losing their final game of the season!
The Pistons, on the other hand, did the opposite. They trailed for most of the game, but in the last 5 minutes, they unleashed a 14-3 run to turn the tide, securing the victory and becoming the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference!
Next came the most brutal 7-10 battle for a spot!
The Bucks were the first of the four teams to fall behind. This team, which reached the Eastern Conference semifinals last year and was known for its youthful energy and explosive offense, has encountered huge problems this year. Despite the fact that none of the team's key players have suffered any injuries, their record has still dropped.
Rumors circulated that this was because Glenn Robinson and Ray Allen had a falling out over their roles on the team and shot attempts, causing the team to become disunited and no longer appear harmonious.
This rumor is quite credible! After all, their head coach, George Karl, has a history of misconduct.
Back in his SuperSonics days, he allowed Kemp to bully other players, leading to on-court violence within the team. Jim and Kemp even got into a physical fight on the court, causing this top Western Conference powerhouse to fall rapidly, and Payton and Kemp subsequently left the team.
This year's Bucks will likely see a similar storyline, but it remains to be seen who will come and who will go, and who will be promoted to the starting lineup.
But that's all for next season. At least this season, the Bucks only managed 41 wins, finishing tenth in the Eastern Conference!
Then the Wizards fell behind!
Jordan barely rested from late March onwards. In the last four games of March, he averaged 41 minutes per game, scoring 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, leading his team to a four-game winning streak and winning his first Player of the Week award of the season.
But by April, Jordan's stamina was clearly failing him!
他在4月的8场比赛的登场时间仍旧超过了41分钟，可他的输出却下降到了25分3篮板1助攻，命中率也只有40%出头。
Jordan's decline in efficiency was clearly due to his advancing age, which led to a significant decrease in his physical strength and recovery ability. By April, he simply couldn't keep up.
With the team's star player's efficiency declining so significantly, the Wizards' record naturally couldn't be guaranteed. They only managed a 3-5 record in April, falling behind the Heat and Hornets, and ultimately losing their advantage, finishing with only 42 wins and missing out on the playoffs.
It's also worth mentioning that the Wizards' number one draft pick ultimately failed to live up to his potential; his 6+4 performance before the All-Star break in February was already his best phase of the season.
In March, Kwame Brown averaged only 5 points and 3 rebounds per game. In April, because the team was vying for a playoff spot, there was no longer time for him to develop, and he lost his chance. His average playing time plummeted to 15 minutes per game, and his average stats dropped to 2 points and 1 rebound per game.
Throughout the season, Kwame Brown averaged 4.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game. It's no exaggeration to say that he had the worst performance of any number one draft pick in NBA history.
Ogvorkandi is like an All-Star compared to him!
The most undeserving top scorer in history has finally been officially born.
As for Jordan, he played all 82 games this season, averaging 34.2 minutes per game, scoring 24.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, with a field goal percentage of 42.3%!
Although his level is nothing compared to his peak, and he was almost the biggest reason for the team's loss in several games in April, the 38-year-old Jordan is by no means to be underestimated. He can still play his own style!
After the Wizards and Bucks were eliminated, the Heat and Hornets have finally secured their spots in the Eastern Conference! The final standings in the Eastern Conference have finally been revealed.
1. Orlando Magic: 64 wins, 18 losses.
2. Indiana Pacers: 57 wins, 25 losses.
3. The New Jersey Nets have a record of 54 wins and 28 losses.
4. Philadelphia 76ers: 49 wins, 33 losses.
5. Detroit Pistons: 47 wins, 35 losses.
6. Boston Celtics: 47 wins, 35 losses.
7. Charlotte Hornets: 44 wins, 38 losses.
8. Miami Heat: 43 wins, 39 losses.
Compared to the West, the final battle for rankings in the East is obviously much more exciting, with many teams' positions not being finalized until the very last day of the season.
With the Wizards at 42 wins and the Bucks at 41 wins, the Eastern Conference is certainly not lacking in competitiveness this year!
With 16 teams from the East and West securing their playoff spots, the playoff showdown, the ultimate showdown of the season, is about to officially begin!
Of course, it's also worth mentioning the teams at the bottom of the rankings.
They work hard all year for that incredibly important lottery ranking!
Especially with Anthony announcing he's going to college and top juniors like Wade and Hinrich saying they'd play another year, this year's draft class is really not very competitive.
As I said before, the more this situation occurs, the more important the earlier the draft pick becomes!
Ultimately, the Bulls, who had ambitiously acquired two five-star high school players at the beginning of the season, and the Warriors, who acquired Richardson, tied for last place with 21 wins. However, the Warriors lost both of their most crucial matchups of the season, their direct confrontations with the Bulls!
Therefore, the Warriors, thanks to these two great losses, successfully moved into last place. The Bulls, having lost the entire season, won the two games they should never have won. As a result, head coach Bill Cartwright was fired for not combing his hair shiny enough when he came to work on Wednesday.
The team also lost the opportunity to draw the number one draft pick with the highest probability.
I regret it so much!
排在这两支球队之后的就是23胜的灰熊，接着就是分别拿下27胜和28胜的掘金、火箭，以及29胜的骑士、30胜的尼克斯。
These teams will be the strongest contenders for this year's number one draft pick!
As the regular season ended, the league, as if in a rush to finish get off work, announced several regular season awards.
最佳新秀的奖盃被篮网队的加索尔和大姚两人共同举起，大姚本赛季场均拿下15.3分7.8篮板1.8盖帽的漂亮数据，加索尔也能拿下15.8分6.9篮板2.8助攻和1.1次盖帽的数据。
Furthermore, with the Nets currently ranked third in the Eastern Conference and their record improved by more than 20 games compared to last year, these two players' statistics, record, and impact on the team are all unparalleled. It would be perfectly normal for them to jointly win the Rookie of the Year award.
In addition to Yao Ming and Pau Gasol, this year's All-Rookie First Team also includes Jason Richardson of the Warriors, Shane Battier of the Grizzlies, and Tony Parker of the Pacers!
The second team of the year consists of Joe Jensen, Radmanovic, Jamal Tinsley, Gilbert Arenas, and Eddie Griffin!
The Pacers have emerged as the biggest winners once again!
After all, no matter how great your Nets' two big men are, they are still top-five draft picks, so making the All-Rookie First Team is only right and deserved.
But these two Pacers players, one late in the first round and the other in the second, making the All-Rookie Team would be an absolute steal for them – low draft picks! (End of Chapter)