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Chapter 292 Making History! The First Winning Streak in NBA History is Born
Chapter 292 Making History! The First Winning Streak in NBA History is Born!
The score remained close until the final minute of the game, when Duncan once again spun around in the low post and scored with a layup, narrowing the gap once more.
119: 116!
The Spurs are down by only 3 points!
The score difference between the two sides has been narrowed to just one goal, and they have a chance to catch up in one round!
Of course, that's assuming they can stop the Pacers' next attack!
These two points finally brought Duncan's total score past the 50 mark, reaching 51 points!
The Pacers did not call a timeout at this point. Bird waved his hand, indicating that Lin Tian could play however he wanted!
This is a common practice for the Pacers. Bird trusted Lin Tian's ability to react on the spot, so calling a timeout at this moment to arrange tactics actually gave the opponent a chance to rest and adjust their tactics!
It would be better to let Lin Tian do it himself.
After dribbling the ball quickly to the frontcourt, Lin Tian raised his hand without hesitation to signal everyone to spread out for him, playing an isolation tactic. After everyone had spread out, Lin Tian dribbled between his legs repeatedly, and then suddenly made a sharp change of direction to quickly pass by Daniels' side!
Daniels was once again turned into a wooden stake by Lin Tian!
This time, Duncan finally didn't stay in the paint. Lin Tian's mid-range shot was incredibly accurate tonight!
Besides Lin Tian being incredibly accurate, Duncan also chose to come out because the Spurs still had David Robinson in their frontcourt at that time!
With his older brother backing him up, Duncan's defensive strategy was naturally much bolder!
Seeing Duncan come out, Lin Tian certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to choose to shoot again. He first slowed down slightly, causing Duncan to get two steps closer to him. Then Lin Tian suddenly bent down and accelerated, passing by Duncan like lightning!
Even if Duncan is one of the best defenders in the league, it is still too much to ask a player of his height and weight to chase Lin Tian. His turning speed is simply not that fast!
After penetrating the paint, Lin Tian jumped up to face David Robinson!
Without dodging, without changing footwork or rhythm, Lin Tian knew at this point that the best approach was to confront them head-on!
We'll take down the entire Spurs team head-on!
"Snapped!"
Lin Tian and Robinson collided in mid-air. Lin Tian charged hard, and at the crucial moment, Robinson was trying to defend against Lin Tian's key attack, so his defensive movements were not well controlled. A slap landed squarely on Lin Tian's arm!
They finally fell for it!
Lin Tian sighed inwardly. His right hand, which had been hit, and the basketball in his hand did not lose control because of the hit. Instead, he quickly gathered the ball, drew a circle in front of him, and then performed a signature reverse layup to evade Robinson's defense. He emerged from the side, and the basketball hit the backboard and obediently fell into the basket!
"Whistle!" The referee immediately raised his hand and blew the whistle, giving Robinson a foul for hitting his hand!
This was also Robinson's sixth foul!
With 50 seconds left in the game, "Admiral" David Robinson was finally knocked out!
The fans at the ATT home arena immediately erupted in groans. Although Robinson had a poor night, shooting only 8-for-19 and scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds from free throws, he still managed 4 blocks! Except for the last part of the second quarter, Robinson was the Spurs' guardian bastion under the basket for the rest of the time!
But now, he is leaving.
"The scales are tipping! This incredibly exciting duel, this head-on clash of ice and fire, is about to be decided!" Barkley exclaimed excitedly. "Lin's 2+1 play could very well decide the outcome of the entire match!"
"That's right, after Lin made that shot, even though there are still 50 seconds left in the game, the Spurs are down by at least 5 points! They need to score at least two more baskets while also stopping the Pacers at least once!" Kenny added, "Honestly, given Duncan's performance tonight, scoring two baskets shouldn't be a problem, but the question is, how will the Spurs stop the Pacers' offense?"
"If Lin makes that free throw, he'll have scored 55 points tonight! His performance tonight is no less impressive than Duncan's!"
While the two were talking, Lin Tian had already made the crucial free throw, extending the Pacers' lead to 6 points!
They are getting closer and closer to their 32nd consecutive win!
The Spurs also didn't call a timeout at this point! Popovich didn't want to give the Pacers a chance to adjust their lineup!
If the Pacers add another center, Duncan's offensive burden will increase significantly!
After arriving at the frontcourt, Duncan's pace noticeably slowed down, and he was almost exhausted.
This time, he didn't even try to squeeze into the three-second zone. Instead, he stood at waist level and reached out to catch the ball. After receiving the ball, he simply used his shoulder to bump Ben Wallace, creating some space for himself. Then, he raised his hands upwards. Ben Wallace, who was almost perfect on the defensive end that night, couldn't control his body and jumped up involuntarily!
Duncan suddenly took a step forward, then brushed and deflected the ball against Ben Wallace, sending it crashing against the backboard and bouncing into the basket!
"Beep beep!"
Ben Wallace also committed his sixth foul after being fouled by Duncan!
The guy raised his hand in frustration. Although he was quite effective at defending Robinson today, he struggled more against Duncan, including the crucial foul that knocked him off the court.
"You did a fantastic job, Ben!" Lin Tian immediately went to Ben's side, ruffled his hair, and comforted him, "I bet just based on this one game, you'll make the All-Defensive Team this year!"
"Really?" Ben Wallace's eyes lit up immediately. If he could make the All-Defensive Team, his dream of becoming the league's best role player would be much closer!
"When have I ever lied to you?" Lin Tian punched Da Ben and said, "Go and rest. I'll handle the rest!"
Duncan stepped to the free-throw line, took two deep breaths, and then dribbled the ball a few times to adjust his touch. Finally, he almost made the crucial free throw, just before the 15-second violation.
The reason he took so long to make the free throw was not only because Duncan was really tired, but also because he knew how important this shot was!
He knew that if he missed that free throw, the game would basically be lost.
If the penalty is scored, there's still a chance!
"Whoosh!"
After a crisp click, Duncan finally withstood the pressure and made the free throw, keeping the score difference at 3 points!
Before he could even catch his breath, he saw Webber swiftly rush out of bounds with the basketball, then throw the ball out towards the frontcourt with one hand!
"Defense!"
Duncan had no chance of getting back in time. Still at the free-throw line, he could only let out a nearly desperate roar and then run back with all his might.
Lin Tian!
The one with the ball was Lin Tian, who held onto it at the center line while facing the defense of both Rose and Daniels.
Facing a double-team, Lin Tian was not afraid at all. He slammed the basketball directly into Daniels' legs, then spun around and spun between the two of them again. Although his toes touched Rose's toes, causing him to stumble, Lin Tian simply grabbed the floor with one hand and quickly regained his balance.
With his left hand bracing against the floor and his right hand retrieving the basketball that had slipped between Daniels' legs, Lin Tian quickly got up and charged toward the basket.
"boom!"
After a loud bang, Lin Tian slammed the ball home with one arm under the incredulous gazes of Daniels and Rose, widening the gap to 5 points once again!
There are 27 seconds left in the game!
Lin Tian's attack, to be honest, was stylish, really stylish, but it was completely irrational and didn't align with the ideas of most coaches.
With about 30 seconds left, the team was leading by 3 points and still had possession of the ball. It seemed like they should have controlled the ball steadily, run out the time, and then decide whether it would go in or not.
But Lin Tian and Webber, those two audacious guys, were determined to launch a fast break in 5 seconds, taking advantage of the Spurs' unstable footing and their weakness of not being able to keep up with Lin Tian's speed!
Possible mistake? One-on-two situation in the attacking third? Irrationality? Impulsiveness? Missing the shot and getting caught on the counter-attack?
These things were clearly not on Lin Tian and Weber's minds; neither of them ever cared about such matters.
Just do it!
This completely irrational and unreasonable playing style is precisely why the Pacers are now enjoying a surge in popularity in the league and have the most neutral fans!
Exciting! Exhilarating! Refreshing!
Those slow, positional attacks and absolutely rational, reasonable plays, while correct, are not what fans want. They're not here for tactical lessons or lectures; they're here to have fun!
The Pacers are clearly the team in the league that can give fans the most excitement right now!
With 27 seconds left, Popovich called his final timeout; this was truly a life-or-death moment!
Moreover, Popovich knew that at this point in the game, the only way to win was through a miracle!
They must first quickly score a point, and then immediately counter-attack to find an opportunity to steal the ball. If they can steal it, all the better; if not, they must foul immediately to prevent the Pacers from wasting time dribbling the ball.
Simply put, they need to make their three-pointers quickly and also hope the Pacers make mistakes!
too difficult!
With the referee's final whistle, the moment that would decide the Spurs' and league's historical record arrived!
Duncan set screens for Rose and Richmond at the top of the key, acting as a screen for them and waiting for them to run into open spaces. After several consecutive screens, Duncan quickly turned and ran towards the basket.
He needs to draw the Pacers' attention to the basket, and he also needs to fight for offensive rebounds.
After a series of complex runs, Richmond got an opportunity on the far wing. He received the ball and decisively pulled up for a shot, wanting to score 3 points for the team. Christie, who was defending him, was blocked by Daniels and could not defend him in time. He could only watch Richmond shoot the 3-pointer!
"Bang!"
Richmond missed an open three-pointer amid expectations from the San Antonio crowd!
But Duncan was the undisputed leader under the basket. He single-handedly blocked both Davis and Webber, then stretched out his long arm and touched the ball before anyone else could.
But instead of immediately putting the ball back up, he tipped it towards Rose. The team was down by 5 points, and they were going to need to score 2 points at a time; it was too late!
Rose received the ball and was about to shoot when he noticed a figure in front of him.
Lin Tian's support has arrived!
He was startled by Lin Tian's fierce appearance and didn't dare to make a move immediately!
Rose made a useless shooting fake, but it didn't fool Lin Tian at all. In fact, Lin Tian seized the opportunity and slapped the exposed basketball away cleanly!
The first interception was followed by a slapping of the ball towards the frontcourt!
Ross was completely caught off guard; Lin Tian's hand was just too fast!
Rose only had time to glance back at the basketball; he didn't even have time to process that his priority was to run after the out-of-control ball, regain possession, and give the team a fighting chance.
Ross, who was in a daze, only had time to turn around and look once before he felt a gust of wind blow past him. It was Lin Tian!
Lin Tian had already darted past him!
Even if Ross reacts now, it's too late. Lin Tian, who has already charged forward and is several steps ahead of everyone else, is simply unstoppable!
"boom!"
Three seconds later, Lin Tian completed another powerful dunk!
He dangled from the rim with both hands, swinging back and forth, and with 14 seconds left in the game, he extended the lead to 7 points!
At the same time, it also helped the Pacers completely secure the victory!
Without a timeout, the Spurs were beyond saving!
Even if you parachuted in a prime McGrady, 14 seconds wouldn't be enough!
As the Spurs brought the ball up the court again, Rose hit a three-pointer, and the game time was almost up.
The Pacers inbounded the ball again, and this time, the Spurs didn't press them; it was pointless!
"beep!"
When the final whistle blew, the Pacers players finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Got it!
They finally won this toughest battle, the most difficult match in their pursuit of a winning streak!
The Pacers' winning streak has reached 32 games!
They are just one game away from achieving the NBA's all-time record of 33 consecutive wins!
Their next two opponents were both absolute minnows!
Everyone believed that as long as the Pacers could get past the Spurs, breaking the record would be a piece of cake!
The Pacers' narrow escape tonight was largely thanks to Lin Tian, who racked up 59 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks! He once again gave his all for the team, and it was his duel with Duncan, his response after every Duncan score, that kept the Pacers in a slight lead!
The two consecutive scoring sprees of 8 points at the end of the second quarter and 7 points before the end of the fourth quarter not only scored points for the team, but also directly influenced the course of the game!
The Pacers' first-half surge gave them a 10-point lead! In the crucial moments before the end of the fourth quarter, Lin Tian single-handedly scored consecutive points, thwarting the Spurs' comeback plan and rendering every Spurs point futile, allowing the Pacers to maintain a slight lead.
As for the Spurs, they gave it their all tonight, bringing everything they had! Especially Duncan!
Duncan was simply unstoppable tonight, completely dominating Webber and the Pacers' entire interior defense! He racked up a career-high 54 points, along with 21 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 3 steals! Duncan truly gave it his all tonight, giving it his all.
However, Lin Tian's dominance rendered Duncan's scoring spree futile, turning Duncan's 54 points into a footnote to his 59.
"This game will definitely be something I'll remember for a long time!" Barkley exclaimed excitedly. "Games like this, where both teams' star players go toe-to-toe for 50 points, are rare! It takes more than just the effort and all-out effort of the two players; it also requires excellent teamwork between the two teams!"
"If one side suddenly starts using strategies such as double-teaming, help defense, and zone defense, it will be difficult for even the best players to perform like that."
"Charles's right!" Kenny added, "For two players to score 50 points simultaneously, so many things are needed! Timing, location, and the right people—all are indispensable! But anyway, Lin and Tim did it tonight! They both did it! And there was no overtime; both of their 50+ point games were scored in regulation time!"
"The first thing I'll do when I get home tonight is to save the video of this game and keep it in my house forever. I'll definitely watch it again and again in the future!"
Barkley continued cheerfully, "So, tonight's game is over! I think what we need to do now is celebrate the Pacers ahead of time! Having won 32 straight games, they've overcome the toughest hurdle and defeated their strongest opponent!"
"Their remaining two opponents have only won 30 games combined, which is half the Pacers' record! Look at the Pacers' performance and determination tonight! I think a 34-game winning streak or even more is a done deal! The Pacers are going to have an incredible season this year!"
Barkley is right! This year's Pacers are truly united! Everyone is prepared, and everyone has put in their full effort to take down their last two opponents!
Especially after defeating the Spurs, the entire Pacers team has gotten into form, their morale has been completely ignited, and their fighting spirit has been fully unleashed.
They are going to make history!
After returning to Indiana, the Pacers players had a good rest for a few days before facing their 33rd opponent, the Golden State Warriors!
This year's Warriors have two promising scorers with All-Star potential, Jamison and Hughes, but firstly, their other players are too weak, and secondly, even these two are only at the level of being able to put up nice numbers, far from being able to lead the team to victory.
This is also why the Warriors are still at the bottom of the league this year; they need to accumulate experience before they can rise to prominence.
Facing his old buddy from back then, and Jamison who had outshone him in the draft, Carter unleashed tremendous energy that night; he was also holding back his anger!
Why were you ahead of me at North Carolina, and then you were drafted before me in the NBA draft? Let's compare and see who's the better one!
You're the leader of the worst team in the league, but I'm already the league's best sixth man and an indispensable figure for a championship-caliber team!
Driven by a desire to prove himself, and knowing the burning desire in Carter's heart, Lin Tian, Webber, and others kept setting him up for the game tonight.
And so, Carter had the most brilliant night of his career tonight!
29投18中，其中3分球8投5中，罚球12罚10中，轰下职业生涯最高的51分5篮板2助攻！
Vince Carter went on a rampage, tearing apart the Warriors' entire defense!
Of course, it must be said that the Warriors didn't really have much of a defense to begin with; defense simply wasn't in the DNA of this team.
With Carter's incredible performance, the Pacers easily defeated the Warriors, securing their 33rd consecutive win!
They tied the Lakers' record from the 1971-1972 season for the longest winning streak in NBA history!
After catching up with the Lakers, the happiest person was undoubtedly Bird.
The first thing this cunning guy did was call "Magic" Jason and express his regret.
"Oh dear, Erwin, I broke your record by accident. To be honest, I didn't really care about it. I just let it happen naturally and didn't make any special preparations. I didn't say I had to break it. After all, you know I don't care about this kind of thing, just like I don't care that I'm a three-time MVP."
"I called you to tell you that winning streaks are something no one can control, and we all have to look forward. How about this, if you're feeling down, why don't you cook yourself a bowl of noodles? After all, no one else will eat your noodles. The most important thing in life is to be happy!"
"I'm not angry! I wasn't even in high school when that record was set!" Jason pouted, looking impatient. "Why did you call me?"
"Oh? Oh dear, I forgot. Remember to eat noodles, we'll talk next time." Bird hung up the phone happily.
On the other end of the phone, Jason looked at West with a constipated expression and said, "I bet that idiot will call you within 20 seconds."
Before he could finish speaking, West's phone rang.
"What an idiot." The infamous Lakers godfather, "Logo Man" Jerry West, a participant in and key player of the team's 33-game winning streak, cursed, picked up the phone, and hung up without even putting it to his ear: "I'm not listening to this bastard's bragging!"
Hearing the busy tone on the phone, Bird didn't call back. He was certain West had received his blessing, and he was laughing heartily, truly happy!
Why a 33-game winning streak?
Isn't it just so that I can send some heartfelt blessings to those old rivals and bastards from back then?
Now that his old friends have all received his blessings, he can finally sleep peacefully.
One day later, the Pacers faced the Cleveland Cavaliers.
To be honest, the Cavaliers were full of ambition last season, investing heavily to build the twin towers of Kemp and Webber, hoping to reach a new height in team history.
But the result was a pair of daughters who were rich and powerful. The team's performance not only failed to improve, but Kemp went further and further down the road of getting fat and never looked back!
Last season, Kemp was able to average nearly 20+10 per game, but this season, Kemp is almost completely out of commission. Although his stats still look good at 17+8, his shooting percentage is almost below 40%. As a power forward, it is not surprising that the team is at the bottom of the standings with such efficiency.
Coupled with his weight, which was almost matching O'Neal's, his unrestrained overeating, drinking, and other bad professional habits, everyone could see that Kemp was not far from being unable to play basketball at all.
The more this situation arises, the more painful it is for the Cavaliers to see Webber!
This bastard was a complete failure with the Cavaliers last season, but less than a year later, he went to Indiana and became a super all-around forward. He's about to become one of the league's top three power forwards.
Where can you go to seek justice?
Anyway, the Cavaliers' management all felt: This bastard is messing with us!
If they were to pose this question to Webber, he would nod in agreement without hesitation, saying, "You're right, I was just acting!"
During his year with the Pacers, Webber didn't learn anything else, but he learned shamelessness, cunning, and no limits from Lin Tian and Miller!
However, since we are facing our former team, we can't just have a simple match and call it a day. We have to leave them some kind of gift.
Carter scored a career-high score against the Warriors, a team he only played for 5 minutes, just a couple of days ago. So, Webber played for the Cavaliers for a whole season. How can he not leave something behind?
Thinking about this, Weber felt that he was really too damn generous and too damn considerate!
So, the night before the game against the Cavaliers, he first invited Kemp out for another good drink. When the guy got to the court, his legs were so weak that he could barely stand, and his burps still reeked of alcohol.
Then?
Then Webber drove inside and shot outside, passing and attacking, making the Cavaliers' entire defense crumble!
Of course, the Cavaliers don't have much of a defense either. As a team that has its sights set on this summer's draft, as well as next year's, the year after, and the year after that, what they need to do now is to rack up gold, and everyone should do it together.
Winning or losing isn't important; just rack up the stats. You can use them later if you want, or sell them for a good price if you don't! The team's rebuilding has already begun!
This game was naturally a foregone conclusion. Webber dominated, racking up a triple-double of 44 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, and the Pacers easily secured the victory!
After this game, the Pacers finally achieved that achievement that has attracted worldwide attention!
34-game winning streak!
They surpassed the Lakers to officially become the team with the longest winning streak in NBA history!
A new winning streak record has been set! The Pacers' 34-game winning streak is unparalleled in history!
Another seemingly unbreakable record has been broken! How many more records can the Pacers break?
Is the Pacers' next target the Bulls' 74 wins? How long can their winning streak last?
Unrivaled! The Pacers reign supreme, a look at the top opponents they faced during their 34-game winning streak!
"A commanding lead! After achieving a 34-game winning streak, the Pacers now lead the league's second-place Lakers by a full six games!"
"Have they secured the league's top seed a month early? The Pacers have dominated the regular season!"
Lin is a shoo-in for a second consecutive MVP award; O'Neal is clearly at a disadvantage in the MVP race!
First in steals, first in assists, second in points – who can argue with Lin Tian winning MVP?
Magic Johnson is trembling, Stockton is distracted, and Thomas's position is unstable! What is Lin Tian still missing to become the greatest point guard in NBA history?
Only the championship remains! After achieving a 34-game winning streak, the Pacers' only goal is the championship!
……
The Pacers' incredible winning streak has naturally shaken the entire league!
After all, achieving such a winning streak is not something that can be done simply by having a strong team!
We also need a stable state of mind, a united atmosphere, a mindset of not being careless or relaxed, and an attitude of always giving our all!
Only by perfecting every detail can we possibly break the winning streak record.
After all, there are teams in NBA history with 65 or even 70 wins, but why is it that only the Lakers of that year were able to achieve a 33-game winning streak?
For revenge!
That season's Lakers were not considered favorites before the season started. They had lost to the Celtics again the previous season, missing out on the championship. Known as the perennial runner-up, they were under immense pressure. At the beginning of the season, Elgin Baylor, the team's veteran and core offensive player, was forced to retire due to injury, giving up his pursuit of the championship.
With the team's core player retiring, the remaining players are all getting on in years, and they face immense public pressure and are surrounded by formidable rivals.
It was under these dire circumstances that the Lakers were filled with the ambition for revenge. They united as one, gave their all, and sacrificed everything, which led to that epic 33-game winning streak and ultimately the championship.
This time, the Pacers are the avengers!
Last season, they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals. They were filled with anger and determination to get revenge. This season, they have truly reached their peak in terms of mentality, ability and form!
The Pacers, who failed to win a back-to-back championship last season due to injuries and other reasons, are filled with anger and desire this season!
They want to win the championship, they want to prove that last season's failure was due to luck, not skill!
At the same time, the newly arrived Webber also needs to prove that he is not a cancer, not trash, not an alcoholic! He is the most dazzling, most well-rounded, and most offensively capable top power forward in the league!
Simply put, this season's Pacers have the strongest desire to win and the most ambition in the league! They all want to succeed!
Teams with this mentality are often able to unleash 120% of their potential and deliver unparalleled performances!
After defeating the Cavaliers, the Pacers rested for a day and then defeated the Nuggets, extending their winning streak to 35 games. Then, their winning streak, which lasted for almost two and a half months and a full 70 days, finally came to an end!
The Pacers then lost to the 76ers in a back-to-back game, where Allen Iverson was on fire, dominating the field with 18 of 37 field goals, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and 15 of 18 free throws, scoring a career-high 53 points!
After this outburst, Iverson also overtook Lin Tian in the individual scoring rankings!
Iverson's average points per game have increased to 28.5 after today, while Lin Tian's average is only 28.4!
It's fair to say that Iverson practically stepped over Lin Tian's head to become the second-highest scorer!
Lin Tian's reaction after the game to Iverson's incredible performance was surprisingly calm.
"See you in the playoffs! Hopefully the 76ers can hold on until we meet, and hopefully Allen can maintain his form until the playoffs, not just for tonight."
War has been declared!
Iverson responded equally strongly to Lin Tian's declaration of war.
"It's normal for him to say that, because I destroyed him, I destroyed them! I kicked the entire Pacers team's ass! I know how much they hate me, because I would destroy the whole league, and the whole league is full of people who hate me! Lin and the Pacers are no exception."
"The playoffs? We'll see! I'll show Lin and those Indians that the regular season means nothing! The playoffs are the real stage for men!"
The Pacers declare war, and the 76ers accept!
This direct exchange of barbs between the two sides naturally excited fans and media across the United States!
The two most individualistic, combative, and crazy people in this alliance are going head-to-head!
Who wouldn't want to see a storyline like this?
Then, everyone excitedly flipped through the leaderboard of battle records.
The Pacers are undoubtedly in first place, while the 76ers are currently in third, but the Hornets are only one game behind in fourth place!
If the 76ers make it to the playoffs with this record, they will have to wait until the Eastern Conference Finals to face the Pacers. But given their roster and strength, they have almost no chance of making it to the Conference Finals.
The second-best team in the East is another top powerhouse in the East: the Miami Heat!
Want to get past the Heat? Aside from Allen Iverson and the 76ers' die-hard fans, nobody thinks they can do it.
So, if the 76ers and Pacers are to meet in the playoffs, they still have to rely on the Hornets!
Only if the Hornets push the 76ers down to fourth place will the Pacers and 76ers have a chance to meet in the Eastern Conference semifinals!
Suddenly, the Hornets had a lot more fans out of nowhere!
Their games suddenly attracted a lot of attention, and the game against the 76ers at the end of March was even temporarily changed by TNT to be broadcast live across the United States!
The Hornets were naturally thrilled! Nobody dislikes this extra attention; it's all greenbacks!
In return for this attention, the Hornets are united from top to bottom!
They know the whole nation wants to see them rise to third in the Eastern Conference, so they're going all out to not let the fans down!
Who knows, they might even gain a huge number of fans by riding this wave of popularity?
As a result, after this incident, the Hornets actually became one of the best teams in the entire Eastern Conference. All the players knew that many people were watching them, so they played with tremendous effort!
It's not easy for small-town teams to get this kind of national attention!
None of them would let this opportunity slip by easily!
Just do it!
Everything is for the fans' expectations.
For the next two weeks, the Hornets went on a winning streak, relentlessly chasing the 76ers, determined to climb to third place in the Eastern Conference.
After losing to the 76ers, the Pacers started a new winning streak. They only lost one game in March. Lin Tian also won the Player of the Month award for the fourth consecutive month at the end of the month!
This means that everyone agrees that Lin Tian was the best performing player in the league from December to March!
Even Jordan never achieved this level of dominance!
As I said before, in this era, with the league only selecting one player of the month each month, winning the Player of the Month award four times in a row is much harder than winning the MVP award!
Well, there's an MVP every year, but in NBA history, only Lin Tian has won the Player of the Month award four times in a single season!
He is also the first person in history to win Player of the Month four times in a row!
Lin Tian has once again created a not-so-small historical record!
Moreover, this record is almost impossible to break, because if Lin Tian remembers correctly, the league will select one Player of the Month from each conference in the season after next.
There is only one season left for others to surpass Lin Tian.
Ok……
Okay, looking at the entire league, there's only one person who has the ability to surpass Lin Tian's performance this year next year.
That's... Lin Tian next season!
After March, there are only 10 days left in the league's regular season. The rankings of each team have been basically settled. What remains is the final sprint and adjustments!
(End of this chapter)