and Granger’s stunning 17 points on the bench were also indispensable.
If it weren’t for the misfire on the outside in the last period, the Bulls might have been upset.
But even if they lost, the Bulls left the Verizon Center with their heads held high.
Bulls fans who played this game had only one feeling in their hearts: the future is promising!
After these two games were over, the Western Conference game was long overdue.
After watching the two games in the Eastern Conference, fans immediately turned their attention to the Western Conference.
Even the ratings of major sports media increased a lot.
This is largely due to Sun Hao and the Lakers’ game;
another part of the reason is also because the Lakers are playing the Spurs, and everyone knows that this is the highlight of the first round of the playoffs.
When the Lakers players appeared on the court, cheers erupted one after another.
Defending champions, they can’t wait to see the Lakers defend their title.
Of course, many fans have focused their attention on O’Neal.
During the day, O’Neal said in an interview that he had some soreness in his toes, which made them worried. They were even worried that O’Neal would miss the game in the first round.
Their worries subsided a lot only when they saw O’Neal taking off his training clothes to warm up on the field.
On the other end of the court, Popovich’s eyes have been on O’Neal.
O’Neal and Sun Hao, no matter which one is missing, the Lakers are a completely different team.
If O’Neal is really fighting with an injury, it will not only be great news for the Spurs, but it will also have a great impact on the Spurs’ tactical arrangement.
“Monty, do you think Shaq is injured?”
Popovich looked around and still couldn’t be sure, so he turned and asked his assistant coach Monty Williams.
“I can’t tell, but with Shaq’s character, I think he has something.”
Williams is a gentle and elegant coach. Many of his judgments come from experience, which is why Popovich asked him.
Popovich nodded thoughtfully.
The O’Neal he knew was indeed not very good at telling lies.
At this time, the pre-game warm-up was almost in progress, and the Spurs players came off the court.
“Let’s adjust the tactics.”
After everyone gathered together, Popovich took out the tactical board.
On the other side, Sun Hao was also preparing to go to the bench.
But just then someone stopped him.
Buckley.
“I want to come back again.”
“I have a gift for you.”
Barkley met and knew that time was tight at the moment, so he directly stated his intention.
Sun Hao looked at him curiously.
Buckley took out a car model from his pocket.
“That guy Kenny used Michael to provoke me. I promised that guy would also give you a Ferrari. Look, I’m giving you a car. I think you won’t mind the size.”
Barkley said, “I don’t want it .” His face has an invincible expression.
Sun Hao laughed happily after hearing this.
Barkley is Barkley, and you won’t be able to accept the saucy operation.
“No, I like it very much.”