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Chapter 249 First Round of the Playoffs! A New Basketball Hoop Arrives!

Time flies.

2010 4 Month 18 Day.

The playoffs have officially begun!

8 p.m.

Staples Center Arena.

There's one hour left before the Clippers and Thunder playoff series.

But... the entire arena was already packed with people, with drums and firecrackers going off everywhere. The atmosphere was so lively that it seemed to rival the Super Bowl.

In the commentary box.

Reggie Miller excitedly shouted: "Suhao + Curry vs Durant, Westbrook and Harden, all young players."

They are all incredibly talented players.

They are all... up-and-coming teams making their first appearance in the playoffs.

Last year's Clippers finished at the bottom of the Western Conference, again outside the top 12, and were still far from the playoffs.

this year.

Both teams made it to the playoffs.

What is it that they rely on?!

Exceptional talent, and... abnormal growth under supermodel talent.

Durant, in just his third year, is already an All-Star player and has reached the top five in the league at the small forward position.

Westbrook's growth has been astonishing; he will definitely become an All-Star guard in one or two seasons at most.

Although Harden is a rookie, his talent should not be underestimated, and he is growing rapidly.

I wouldn't dare say for sure, but perhaps... all three of them could become MVP-caliber players in the future.

The Clippers' two stars certainly have a chance to become MVP players in the future.

"woooow~"

Upon hearing this, Barkley exclaimed, "MVP level? The Thunder's Big Three? While it's possible, it's a bit premature to say that."

just now.

I can only admit that Su Hao and Durant will become MVP-caliber players.

Furthermore... if we want all five of them to become MVPs, then one thing will inevitably happen: each of them will be the undisputed king!

"Ok?"

Reggie Miller was taken aback for a moment, then overjoyed, “When these five players reign supreme on different teams, the league landscape will definitely change dramatically.”

Such an alliance seems entirely worth looking forward to!

"haha, yes."

Barkley nodded and continued, "But... that's for the future. Let's focus on the series now."

Clippers' star duo vs. Thunder's young trio.

A series of matches that are purely a battle of talent, I can't even imagine how exciting it will be.

However... after all, it's a matchup between the top seed in the West and the eighth seed in the West. After a season of testing, the Clippers are undoubtedly the stronger team.

They have a better chance of winning.

If the Thunder want to win the series, how to effectively limit Su Hao's performance is something they need to study in this round of the series.

I wonder if there are any countermeasures at the moment.

"Who knows, so... let's wait and see."

Before the game.

The two commentators kept hyping up the match.

After chatting for a while, Reggie Miller and Barkley received a message in their earpieces, their pupils dilated slightly, and they exchanged a glance.

Reggie Miller laughed and said, "Charles, what do you think is different about the arena tonight? Something seems different."

"Oh?"

Barkley feigned confusion, echoing, "It seems like something's different, but I can't quite put my finger on it. What is it?"

"It's a basketball hoop."

Reggie Miller chuckled and said, "When the playoffs come, after the NBA has been preparing for several months."

at last.

When the playoffs begin, the original basketball hoop will be replaced with a brand new, higher-quality, and more durable one.

And the reason why this is the case.

Because of his height of 2.3 meters, weight of 400 kilograms, and bench press of 320 kilograms, Su Hao's dunking power is so great that he has earned the nickname "Ball Holder Crusher".

The rim, backboard, and even the basketball hoop couldn't withstand his rampage. He repeatedly destroyed the basketball hoop, greatly increasing the safety risks during the game.

Simultaneously.

Repeated damage to basketball hoops can disrupt the rhythm of the game and affect the viewing experience for fans.

Although most fans still crave to see a player destroy a basketball hoop at the stadium, that would only excite them more.

but.

From the league's perspective and from a commercial standpoint, such scenarios shouldn't be too frequent, which is why a new, higher-quality basketball hoop was developed.

It is said.

Because of the high cost, apart from the Staples Center which has unlimited supply, other teams are only equipped with three: two for matches and one as a backup.

of course.

The limited supply also reflects the NBA's confidence in the quality.

Apart from unavoidable factors such as aging, given the physical condition of basketball players, under normal dunking conditions...

It will hardly damage the basketball hoop.

"Hahaha!"

After hearing this, Barkley couldn't help but laugh. "In the past, basketball hoops were damaged by many players in the league because of their poor quality. I think it's reasonable to improve the quality of basketball hoops."

But now... because of one player, the quality of the basketball hoop is being upgraded, which sounds incredible.

Su Hao's destructive power is terrifying.

It was precisely because of his destructive power under the basket, like a "prehistoric crocodile," that the Clippers were able to leapfrog to become the strongest team in the West.

Only then could he lead the Clippers, who finished last in the Western Conference last year, to win 52 more games this year.

Su Hao… he is the “number one center in the league,” so tonight he will be both the user and the quality inspector of the new basketball hoop.

The two commentators then gave their explanations.

The fans heard it clearly.

Their gaze fell upon the brand-new basketball hoop, and at the same time... they were amazed that Su Hao, a rookie, had prompted the league to change the rules for him.

On the field.

The warm-up is nearing its end.

Both teams of players also learned that this was a brand new basketball hoop.

Curry found Su Hao and said with a smile, "Su, how about... dunking? To test the quality of the new basketball hoop that was specially enhanced for you."

"No."

Su Hao refused.

"why?"

Curry was curious.

"Uh……"

Su Hao thought for a moment, then raised an eyebrow and smiled: "I'm afraid that if I destroy it, it will make the alliance lose face."

"Ah this~"

Curry was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Following closely behind, ignoring Su Hao, he rushed forward and delivered a powerful one-handed dunk, replacing Su Hao in inspecting the quality of the basketball hoop.

"it is good!"

“So cool~”

Gordon and Jordan cheered for Curry, giving him plenty of face.

"Hehehe~"

Curry was very happy, as happy as a 500-pound elementary school student.

On the Thunder's side...

"boom!"

Young and impetuous, Westbrook, playing high in the air, charged forward and delivered a powerful "C-shaped" dunk.

He slammed the ball into the basket with both hands.

how? !

The basket remained completely still.

"wow~"

Westbrook exclaimed in surprise, "This is really sturdy!"

"oh?!"

Durant blinked, and without saying a word, rushed up and slammed it home, experiencing the quality of the new basketball hoop firsthand.

After the commentator's introduction.

Both sides unleashed a dunking frenzy.

Amidst the players' spectacular dunks and the fans' passionate cheers, the first game of the first round of the 09-10 season playoffs has begun!