Follow the NBA friends, hello everyone! The first round of this season's playoffs is over, with the Nets and Timberwolves advancing to the playoffs. Tomorrow's playoffs kick off the second round, the Hawks vs. Cavaliers and pelicans vs. Clippers, two games that will determine the last two places to qualify for the playoffs. Although there was no match today, the hot news off the field is also worth paying attention to:
1. Brown talks about Ramadan-related topics. Brown said Ramadan has saved my life in many ways, and in real life, some things are more important than basketball. Ramadan is a special time that allows you to persevere in the midst of many distractions and negative emotions that make you a better version of yourself.
2, Beverly asked fans to crowdfund to help pay the fine. Today, the Timberwolves officially announced that They fined Beverley $30,000, and then Beverley posted a donation QR code on social media to let fans crowdfund to help pay the fine.
3. Embiid: I like to play the Raptors. Embiid said I love playing against the Raptors, I use my height and weight to suppress them, I have a lot of ways to attack them, I know what I have to do in the game.
4 Rivers: If you don't foul Harden and Embiid, they won't have free throws. Rivers said I've heard a lot of complaints about Harden and Embiid making fouls, and I think if you have to defend them then don't foul them.
5. Reporter: The Clippers don't think thick eyebrows are a leader. NBA Celebrity talked about Thick Brow on the podcast today, and according to Clipper insiders, when Thick Brow appeared in the trading market, the Clippers didn't want to trade him because they didn't think Thick Brow was a leader, or a tough player, despite his talent.
6. Green: The Warriors were unbeatable in 2017. Curry was recently interviewed by Green. Green said the Warriors in 2016 had 73 wins but didn't. The Warriors of 2017 are the greatest team of all time, and I don't think anyone can beat that team. Curry: I agree.
7. Ross: Harden is under a lot of pressure right now. Speaking about Harden, the basketball commentator said harden is under a lot of pressure right now and he now carries the 'process' on his shoulders. If the 76ers don't make it to the Eastern Conference Finals this season, there's no improvement, people will talk about Harden's performance, they'll say Harden got what he wanted, but it didn't give the team any improvement.
8. Tatum: Defending Durant is a tough task. Tatum said everyone knows Durant's abilities and his impact in the game is huge. Defending him is a difficult task, but I'm very much looking forward to it.
9. Lavin: I didn't join any other team. LaVine said it was my first playoff experience and I was excited. It took me more time to get here than anyone else, I didn't back down and I didn't join any other team. Fan comments: This kid is too dare to say it.
10. Shumpert sells a Los Angeles mansion. Shumpert and his wife reportedly listed their Los Angeles mansion for $4 million. They bought the house for $3 million in 2018.
11 Curry: James' greatness is unquestionable. In an interview with Green, Curry said james and I have played in the Finals many times and his greatness is unquestionable. His dominance in scoring and passing, his overall presence, his basketball IQ and everything else. You have to appreciate him in order to beat him in the competition.
12, Curry: will not use the 17, 18 years of the championship in exchange for 16 years. When Green asked Curry if he would be willing to trade the 2016 Warriors' 73-win championships for two championships from 2017 and 2018, Curry said, I'll say no, I can still smile at 16 years, and we're always embarrassed to admit that we played a great regular season and that failed Finals trip. I'm glad I didn't take myself too seriously, but it was too difficult.
13. Van Jordan: Embiid compares himself to a combination of the four superstars. VanVleet said embiid was more of a center forward in 2019, and now he has become a combination of Durant, Jordan, Bryant and O'Neal.
14 Harden: I'm ready to play. Harden said I feel good with my hamstrings right now and I've been doing some sprint training. I'm not stressed and I'm ready to play.
15. Lu: Leonard will be here tomorrow. Lu said that tomorrow's game is like a game of seven, Leonard will be with his teammates tomorrow, we are a young team, which means a lot to us.