NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 741 7 Consecutive MVPs

Okonkötter is 203cm tall, a full-size forward. He was the third overall pick in the Wizards' draft and had a nine-figure contract. If it weren't for injuries, he wouldn't have joined the Warriors on a minimum contract.

The Warriors' starting lineup with Okon Porter Jr. makes their starting lineup taller, bringing them closer to the Clippers' height. Unlike Payton Jr., Okon Porter Jr. is taller, more versatile, and has a better three-point shot, preventing opponents from leaving him open.

The Clippers' strategy remains unchanged: Hart will still be matched up against Okon Porter.

Although Hart is not as tall as Okon Porter, he has never been a true guard. He is actually the height of a guard and the heart of a forward. He is strong, energetic, and most forwards can't get the upper hand against him.

Okon Porter isn't an offensive powerhouse, so it's unlikely he could beat Hart one-on-one. If he had that ability, he wouldn't have accepted the Warriors' minimum salary offer.

Okon Porter Jr.'s presence improved the Warriors' offensive spacing, and the Clippers certainly couldn't afford to leave the court open like they did in the previous game. However, the help defense from Jia Fei and Paul George in the half-court was still too much of a blow to the Warriors' offense, and Bridges's close defense was already making Curry very uncomfortable.

The Warriors' offense still isn't working. Their offense relies on the Splash Brothers' unstoppable shooting; when the Splash Brothers aren't shooting well, the offense becomes sporadic and disjointed. It's like the Clippers' previous opponent, the Timberwolves. When Edwards and Towns are shut down, expecting role players to step up and score like crazy is ridiculous.

The Clippers' advantage lies in the fact that Jia Fei is rarely truly contained. Their defense is so outstanding that even if their offense is off that night, they can still defeat their opponents through fast breaks.

Therefore, the saying "defense wins championships" is not outdated; defense can raise your floor infinitely.

In this game, the Clippers' offense wasn't actually that great. The Warriors' defense was outstanding; even in a small-ball lineup, Green's defensive ability is unmatched by most small-ball centers. Their biggest difference compared to their prime is their offense. Their offense isn't as formidable anymore; the "Warriors' Third Generation Madness" is a thing of the past. If Curry doesn't perform, they often can't even win.

快船没什么悬念赢下G2，带着2:0的大比分将前往湾区的勇士主场打G3和G4。

Clearly, if the Warriors cannot break down the defensive lineup with Jia Fei at center, they will have little chance of beating the Clippers; in fact, they may even struggle to win a single game.

On May 10th, Game 3 of the Clippers vs. Warriors series took place in the Bay Area.

The Warriors made another lineup change in this game, moving Okonjo-Porter back to the bench and starting Puer.

Clearly, Kerr's team is willing to sacrifice defense for offense in an effort to change the team's offense.

Pu'er certainly has excellent offensive capabilities, but his defense is a major problem. For the Warriors, if their offensive issues aren't resolved, they'll be out of the game. Anyway, they'll try anything, even if it seems hopeless.

Starting Puerh in the starting lineup definitely made the Warriors' offense very difficult to defend. Apart from Green, there were no players on their roster who could be left open. Both the Splash Brothers and Puerh are excellent shooters, which allowed their passing and cutting to come alive.

The Clippers' response is to switch on every defense, testing your one-on-one ability.

The Warriors gave it their all in this game, making it extremely intense with the score remaining close until the final quarter.

However, in the end, after the Warriors players lost their touch due to fatigue in the final quarter, the Clippers controlled the game thanks to Jia Fei's unstoppable one-on-one play and ultimately won the game.

With this loss, the Warriors are now down 0-3 in the series, just one step away from being swept...

This scene is not unfamiliar; the Warriors were also swept by the Clippers last season, it's just that the same thing is happening again...

On May 12th, Game 4 of the Clippers vs. Warriors series!

With the series already down 3-0, the level of interest in this series is visibly declining. This is understandable; most fans lose interest in games with little suspense. Even in high-profile matches, a lack of suspense simply means a lack of story to tell.

Earlier that day, the NBA officially announced the final winners of this season's regular season MVP award!

Jia Fei!

It's still Jia Fei!

Jia Fei has won the regular season MVP for the 7th consecutive season! This has become a historic moment in the NBA! He has also become the first player in NBA history to win this award 7 times.

Last season, Jia Fei surpassed Jordan and tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This season, he has surpassed Abdul-Jabbar to become the first person in history to win this award!

本赛季的贾飞一共出场了82场比赛，首发82场。在场均37.4分钟的上场时间里，他场均得到42.5分9.1个篮板9.2次助攻4.8次抢断1.8个盖帽，投篮命中率为64.5%，3分球命中为46.7%，罚球命中率为96.8%。

Jia Fei's MVP award this year did not cause much controversy. Indeed, apart from the fact that it is no longer popular, he is perfect in every other aspect, whether it is his personal statistics or the team's record.

Despite a hard-fought game that night, the Warriors ultimately lost, suffering their second consecutive year of being swept by their opponents.

With this, the Clippers have successfully advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they will face the winner between the Suns and the Lakers.

The Clippers have swept their opponents yet again, which many consider routine. Many even doubt that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, anyone can stop this Clippers team from winning the championship.

On the other side, the Suns ultimately eliminated the Lakers, setting up a second consecutive Western Conference Finals showdown with the Clippers.

Last season in the Western Conference Finals, the Clippers gave the Suns no chance, sweeping them in four straight games to advance to the NBA Finals. This season, the Clippers are even stronger, but the Suns' starting point guard, 58, is another year older…

For 58, reaching the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive seasons has finally made people forget the "Western Conference Finals floor" joke, proving that his run to the Western Conference Finals last year was not a fluke. But it is clear that facing the Clippers who swept him last season, the NBA Finals floor seems out of reach, and the championship seems a distant dream.

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals will be held on May 19 at the Clippers' home arena, Intuit Dome.

This will be Jia Fei's 7th Western Conference Finals appearance! In the past 6 years, he has made it to the Western Conference Finals every time. Only the first time he lost to the Warriors and missed the Finals. In the following 5 years, he not only made it to the Finals every time, but also won the championship every time.

Jia Fei's probability of winning the championship in the finals is 100%, on par with Jordan!