When the Lakers and Suns went 0-3 in the NBA playoffs, it wasn't just a number, it was a "death declaration" on the basketball court. The teams that have fallen behind 3-0 151 times in history have all been tragically eliminated, and it seems that two more teams will be added to the sad list this time.
First of all, let's talk about the Lakers, you see that this team was originally star-studded, led by Big Brother James, and it was originally a rhythm to rush for the championship. But this time they met the Nuggets, like a hammer meeting a watermelon, after three games, it began to collapse in the third quarter, which really broke people's hearts. Specific to the last game, the Lakers scored a net minus of 31 points in the third quarter, and this game was played as if their basket was cursed by the other party, how to shoot and how not to hit!
Speaking of the Suns, they are no better than the Lakers. In the face of the onslaught of the Timberwolves, the Suns' defense was like a big hole dug in, and the Timberwolves' players attacked unimpeded. Especially in the final game, the Suns lost by 16 points in the third quarter, and this quarter became their nightmare. After the game, the general manager of the Suns, James Jones, looked so miserable that he wanted to find a hole in the basement of his home court immediately.
The reaction of the audience was also very direct, watching their team being beaten by the opponent and unable to find the north, many people chose to leave the field early, probably because they didn't want to see the painful scene of their team being swept on the scene. This is not only a disappointment for the players, but also a reluctance and helplessness for the end of the season.
Now, judging by the circumstances of these two teams, it seems that the era of James and Durant is really coming to an end. They've certainly been the pinnacle of the league in the last few years, but that's the way it is on the basketball court, and new stars are always rising. Now, many young players are beginning to show their talents, and the situation in the NBA is quietly changing.
In this playoffs, the performance of the Lakers and Suns is indeed a big surprise. Although they all have a lot of bright spots and hard moments, the results of basketball games are often brutal and leave no team with any emotion. If there's drama on the basketball court, then a 0-3 score is the kind of script that you can't turn the tables around.
In the face of the upcoming game, both the Lakers and the Suns are in a desperate situation. Although there is still a chance in theory, the lessons of history make people feel pessimistic. Tomorrow the Lakers will face the Nuggets, and this game is not only a test of the Lakers' strength, but also a challenge to their will. Although the fans are very unwilling, they can only hope for a miracle, perhaps this is the charm of sports.
These stories, these data, these heartaches and tears, have all been woven into the legend of this season's NBA playoffs. And we, as spectators, are both witnesses and feelers. Let's wait and see what kind of ending this basketball feast will show us in the end.