The game going into overtime meant that the Mavericks were far from winning.
Finley hated himself...
If he hadn't stepped out of bounds on his final shot, it would have been a game-winning shot against the Suns, allowing the Mavericks to pull one back from the brink of defeat, and this game-winning shot would have become a highlight of Finley's career.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs"!
In this game, Wei Guo scored 67 points, marking his Nth 60+ point game, so this can only be described as an ordinary victory.
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The final game was also in Dallas, and the Suns stayed in Dallas for two nights.
I'm just killing time anyway...
D'Antoni suggested finding a nearby arena to train and keep the players in shape, but this suggestion was rejected by most people. Thinking of Cummings... who knows, the Mavericks might also have a similar idiot disguised and sneaking into the arena to eavesdrop on their tactics, which would put them at a disadvantage.
Wei Guo doesn't want to train either. Isn't it more comfortable to lie in the hotel and sleep?
The Mavericks' fate is sealed. If Finley can make the game-winning shot in Game 3 and carry that momentum, they might be able to win another game.
The Suns showed no mercy to the Mavericks in the game the following day.
It only took three sections...
The Mavericks were down by more than thirty points. Although Nowitzki and Finley stayed on the court in the fourth quarter to play as Suns substitutes, the game was already lost, and even Nowitzki couldn't turn the tide.
This battle!!!
Nowitzki scored 51 points in a losing effort against the Suns, who had seven players score in double figures. The Suns' leading scorer was Stoudemire, who played 37 minutes and scored 31 points, while Wei Guo only managed 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. His performance in this game cannot be fully reflected in the statistics.
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The regular season awards were only announced after the second round of matches concluded!
Regular season MVP: Wei Guo
Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY): Wei Guo
Rookie of the Year (RoY): Okafor
Best Sixth Man (SmoY): Wei Guo
Coach of the Year (coY): Gentry
These are some of the more important awards, which were almost all swept by the Suns, especially Wei Guo... He made history by winning the Sixth Man of the Year award and the regular season MVP award at the same time.
These awards were announced very slowly this season...
The reason lies with Wesley and Gentry. Including this season, Wesley has won the regular season MVP title for four consecutive seasons, becoming the first person in history to do so, while Gentry has been selected as Coach of the Year for three consecutive seasons.
Without Wei Guo and Gentry.
The regular season MVP this season might be Nash, and the Coach of the Year might be D'Antoni.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs"!
In addition to these awards, there are also All-NBA Team and All-Defensive Team awards, which are all counted in a player's career honors.
Best lineup:
First Team: O'Neal, Duncan, Weiguo, Iverson, Nash
Second Team: Nowitzki, Garnett, James, Ray Allen, Kobe
Third Team: Stoudemire, Ben Wallace, McGrady, Wade, Arenas
The Suns have three players selected to the All-NBA Team: two First Team and one Third Team. This is the year with the most teammates making the All-NBA Team in Wei Guo's four years in the league. Even Marion almost made the All-NBA Team.
Best defensive lineup:
First team: Ben Wallace, Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Bruce Bowen
Second unit: Camby, Kirilenko, Prince, Kidd, Wade
Wei Guo's inclusion in the All-Defensive First Team and his selection as Defensive Player of the Year are arguably the most uncontroversial. Without Wei Guo, the Suns' defensive efficiency would be among the worst in the league. It was Wei Guo who single-handedly raised the Suns' defensive efficiency to the top five in the league, creating the well-rounded team they are today.
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A week later, the matchups for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals were determined.
The Spurs defeated the SuperSonics 4-2 and will face the Suns in the Western Conference Finals.
In the east...
The Heat and Pistons have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, which will be a defensive battle, and whoever wins will be severely injured.
The Spurs are awesome too!
After defeating the SuperSonics, a Spurs player, when interviewed about their Western Conference Finals opponent, boasted that without Wei Guo, they could have swept the Suns.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs"!
And so... the Western Conference Finals, brimming with tension, began.
Some Spurs players play dirty defensively. Wei Guo scored 100 points in a single game against the Spurs. Every time he comes to San Antonio, Wei Guo is booed by the fans... The louder the boos, the more fun he plays!
Cummings has compiled statistics on...
Since entering the league, Wei Guo has faced 30 teams. He ranks first in scoring against the Spurs with an average of 51.5 points per game. The last team in the league is the 76ers, where Wei Guo averages only 25.1 points per game, a full 26 points higher!
It's no wonder the Spurs made those tough talk before the game; they genuinely dislike Wei Guo!
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The Western Conference Finals were held in Phoenix for the first time.
Despite knowing that this was a highly contentious game, many people still came to watch the excitement and hoped for a bigger spectacle. Stars such as LeBron James, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and Paul Pierce were all present at the game.
Starting lineup for this match:
Suns: Nash, Joe Johnson, Wei Guo, Marion, Stoudemire
Spurs: Parker, Ginobili, Bowen, Duncan, Muhammad
Muhammad was traded to the Spurs mid-season. This 2.08-meter-tall player plays the center position. Although his stats are not impressive, his defense is very fierce. The Spurs traded for this player to wear down Wei Guo in the paint, thereby reducing the defensive pressure on Duncan.
Unlike San Antonio...
Phoenix fans were very polite and well-mannered; they even applauded the Spurs when the players came on the field.
This is the confidence of strong teams. They don't believe any team can beat the Suns. Before the game even starts, they treat their opponents as losers. And what you give to losers is encouragement, not ridicule.
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With five minutes remaining before the start of the match, Gentry gave a pre-match pep talk:
"Treat every game like a Game 7. Pay special attention to Parker and Duncan tonight... Don't rely too much on Wei on defense. Be sure to help defend Parker when he drives to the basket!"
besides...
"Take any opportunity to shoot boldly. Don't just focus on going after Wei Ge. If you miss, go get the rebound."
Every player must have confidence in themselves on the court. If they get the ball and immediately think about finding Wei Guo, then the game becomes a 1v5. No matter how strong Wei Guo is, he can't defeat his opponent. They've reached the Western Conference Finals and are facing the strongest opponent in the West. A slight mistake could lead to a loss.
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