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At the end of the first games of the first round of the playoffs, the intense confrontation and atmosphere regaled the eyes of fans worldwide.
The New York Knicks, the No. 1 in the East, easily beat the Atlanta Hawks 107-97. Zion and R.J. did the job with 22 points for R.J. and 24 for Zion.
The Celtics beat the Sixers 111-96. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey could not do anything. The situation looks pessimistic with Maxey's injury.
The Pacers are also a serious title threat, beating Miami 96-92. This is the closest series of this first round for many observers, and the G1 has confirmed it.
Hector ignored media reports and is actively preparing for the G2. You often feel that you can win easily, but you are far from winning.
Spurs: Longford, Johnson, Harris, Sochan, Wembanyama.
Kings: Fox, Duarte, Barnes, Murray, Herrera.
In the first quarter, the Spurs' two-time team worked well, and the teams surrendered blow for blow. The Kings in the first quarter were ineffective, with opportunities rarely turning into assists.
If the Kings were reckless, the Spurs would be far ahead in the first quarter. Hector already has 8 rebounds, and the Kings lead 25-28.
In the second quarter, Hector did not rest. In the playoffs exceeding 40 minutes is common for each top-rated player. Even if he has to play 48 minutes with his current fitness, there is no problem.
Hector is well-defended on shots, but he has become a rebounding freak. The Spurs' big men can't fight Hector, and nobody can do that in the league. Too fast for a center, too powerful for a forward. Victor has the size but not the strength for the limited.
Popovich's timeouts were useless, and while the Spurs are close to the Kings, one problem that can't be fixed is a point of destruction. Hector has activated the bounce vacuum cleaner, and its omnipresence is so apparent that the audience applauds at each bounce.
As the halftime break was about to end, MVP chants were already ringing as they entered the players' tunnel.
The other Kings players looked at him with envy. Its influence is too great. Many players also wanted to be like Hector but knew it wasn't impossible. With the screams of the fans in the audience, all the players on the Kings' side are in a good mood.
The third quarter started, and the Kings showed strength from the start. They wanted to beat the Spurs in one fell swoop, and Spurs obviously won't let that happen.
With fierce resistance, the Spurs fight to the end, to the delight of Kings fans who would have liked to see a blowout, but as long as the Kings win, it's good for them. The public is very impressed with the Spurs in the first two games of this series.
It is common knowledge that the Kings are wide favorites, but no one could predict the Spurs' resistance. Hector sees them as the Kings of the time against the Warriors when he has nothing to lose as much as playing everything.
At the end of the game, the Kings won the G2 91-101!
The Kings didn't win by big scores, but it's stable and consistent. They are the only team in the Western Conference not to have conceded more than 100 points, proving their defense's quality.
It is also true that Spurs do not have the weapons to fight, and Wembanyama is eaten. 16 points and 9 assists for Fox, 22 points and 8 rebounds for Murray. Both played a decent game, but there is an MVP on their side.
27 points, 22 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 5 blocks. He made his first 20 rebounding games in the playoffs.
From the end of the game, Spurs expected to take both games, but really losing them makes the feeling of helplessness more terrifying. You know you couldn't win, but you must go into battle and realize you won't win!
The Spurs can only place their hopes on the G3. The G3 is a crucial battle for every team. As long as the Kings win the G3, the Kings have one foot in the second round. And if Spurs win with the blessing of home-field advantage, there is always the tiny hope of equalizing.
As Kings fans say after the beam ceremony.
"We light the beam twice. Next time, it's in the second round."