Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 703 - 243 Schrodinger’s Head of the Family, When the Map Reveals the Dagger_2

One is James Harden, the future commanding star.

The other is Devin Booker, a die-hard fan of Kobe.

Earlier in the regular season, Qin Yue, who fought fiercely with the Lakers to the last moment in every game, had already fully felt the power of the "Snake and Cannon" combo. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Paul was responsible for steering the Lakers during the regular time.

During crucial plays and decisive moments, Kobe would take over the game.

There's no doubt that these Lakers, who have their strengths on the court just like the Warriors, are the top Western opponents on the Warriors' quest for a three-peat this year.

For the 11/12 season, the complete first-round playoff matchups in the West are as follows:

Warriors vs Jazz.

Lakers vs Nuggets.

Mavericks vs Clippers.

Grizzlies vs Supersonic.

As for the East, the top four from the East—Knicks, Pacers, Heat, Bulls—will face off against the Magic, Bobcats, Hawks, and Celtics, respectively.

From the perspective of first-round playoff highlights, the wild East clearly has more to offer.

Firstly, the Knicks and Magic, partners who just completed a trade last summer, will face off.

Howard and Westbrook will battle against their former teams in the first round of this year's playoffs.

Next, the Pacers must conquer the tough challenge posed by the Bobcats to advance to the next round.

Because of the tradition of the Bobcats being an underdog for the past two years, experts and fans alike believe this series might extend to seven games before a winner is decided.

Lastly, there's the Celtics led by Tim Duncan, who are rumored to be potential free agents this summer.

Public opinion suggests that if the Celtics still can't claim the championship this year, the soon-to-be 36-year-old Duncan might bid farewell to Angie before Angie kicks him out.

As a player most affected by Qin Yue's appearance in this lifetime, Duncan long ago shed the burden of "loyalty" after leaving the Spurs.

Thus, if the Celtics once again miss the championship, Duncan's decision on where to go next will undoubtedly become the world's most concerned topic.

On the 18th.

The Warriors, at their home at Oracle Arena, officially welcomed their first playoff match against the Jazz.

This was a series widely regarded by the media as having no suspense before it began.

Both the process and results of the game confirmed this.

In Game 1, the Warriors, as if playing a training game, defeated the Jazz with almost no effort—this Jazz team had promoted Gordon Hayward and focused on Paul Millsap after Paul's departure.

Another noteworthy event was Qin Yue meeting his fellow senior, Josh Howard.

Last summer, Howard joined the Jazz as a free agent but is no longer the force he once was.

However, Howard, who has accepted his fate, still offered blessings to Qin Yue after Game 1.

"We're likely to be swept by you guys," Howard said, "but I hope you and your team can go all the way in the upcoming playoffs."

Having played only one game, he's already abandoned any hope for this round.

Perhaps Howard's early surrender came too soon.

But isn't this also the sentiment of the entire Jazz team?

Qin Yue's performance in the first round of this year's playoffs remained average.

With averages of only 24 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 blocks, and 1 steal per game.

Curry became the scoring leader of the series with an average of 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in the Warriors' 4-0 sweep over the Jazz.

After Game 4, Curry, nodding confidently, expressed in an interview, "The Warriors have entered my era!"

Regarding Curry's statement, Qin Yue laughed, "Stephen isn't wrong."

This season, Curry's growth on the court is visibly evident.

Although he is still Nash's nominal backup.

But in reality, he has become the second most important player on the Warriors, just below Qin Yue.

As for Curry's claim that the Warriors have entered his era after sweeping the Jazz?

Being the supreme presence in this Warriors team, Qin Yue wouldn't act like a child.

Just like when Jordan used to praise Pippen in public to make him willingly assist, Qin Yue never minds sharing credit and attention with teammates.

Warriors easily advance to the next round.

According to the schedule, their next opponent in the Western Conference Semifinals will be the winner between the Grizzlies and Supersonic.

After advancing, Qin Yue noticed that the Grizzlies and Supersonic were tied 2-2 in their first four battles, acknowledging Supersonic's championship heritage while also realizing the current Supersonic is not what it used to be.

In Qin Yue's view, if it weren't for the inexperienced Grizzlies, the veteran Supersonic wouldn't withstand the young Grizzlies' relentless assaults.

The already thirty-year-old Yao Ming becomes the only hope for Supersonic to advance to the next round.

Yet, despite this, Rick Carlisle does not risk increasing Yao's playing time.

Because regardless of whether this current Supersonic still possesses that championship heart, they are slated for a rebuild this summer, so winning this series naturally takes second place to Carlisle concerning Yao's health.