Chapter 357 ‘The Showdown of the Century, the Battle of the Aegis! ’

May 7, 2007, San Antonio, AT&T Center.

In the Western Conference semifinals, the Seattle SuperSonics challenged the San Antonio Spurs away from home.

This is the second time the two teams have met in the Western Conference semifinals after two years.

Two years ago, the Spurs relied on Duncan's buzzer-beater to eliminate the SuperSonics, and finally reached the finals and won the NBA championship.

In two years, everything has changed for the Sonics.

The only Sonics from two years ago who are still on the team are backup swingman Wilkins and backup center Nick Collison, as well as Danny Fordson, who is still in bed with a stress fracture.

Two years have passed, and the SuperSonics have changed from Ray Allen's team to Yes' team.

The team's main force has also been changed from Daniels, Ridnour, Lewis, and Jerome James to the current Rondo, Milicic, David Lee and Quentin Richardson.

Compared with the SuperSonics, the Spurs are much more stable.

The same Duncan, the same GDP, and Bowen, who was most hated by Sonics fans two years ago, are all on the team.

Coupled with Horry, Barry, Udrih and others, the Spurs' changes are more about age.

It seems that the current Spurs are only two years older than the Spurs two years ago.

The SuperSonics and Spurs are rivals in the West!

The Spurs have never considered the Sonics a rival.

Mainly SuperSonics fans now regard the Spurs as their number one enemy in the league.

In the eyes of many Sonics fans, if Rashard Lewis hadn't been injured accidentally two years ago, and if the Spurs and Bowen hadn't been too bad, the Sonics would have had a chance to eliminate the Spurs, and even enter the finals and win the championship.

That year was the closest the Sonics have come to a championship in recent years.

After that year, the Sonics seemed to be cursed, declining step by step, and finally ushered in the era of Yes.

It is precisely because of the past grudges between the two teams.

This round was originally the most watched Western Conference semifinals in NBA history, and it was even more exciting!

The biggest highlight is of course the 'Battle of the Shield' between Spurs No. 12 Bowen and SuperSonics No. 9 Yes!

Yes,

Son of God in the Emerald City!

Bowen, the indestructible shield of the Holy City!

The last two meetings between these two in the regular season were crazy.

One is to take offense to the extreme.

One is taking defense to the extreme.

Especially in the scene where bald Crawford blew the ball, Bowen, led by Yes, walked onto the court crying amid the applause and cheers of all SuperSonics fans.

That picture moved the whole world.

That scene was also rated as one of the most touching scenes in NBA history by ESPN, TNT and other media and experts.

The highest honor a defensive player can receive in the NBA is Bowen in that game.

The greatest praise an offensive player can receive in the NBA is that he didn't score if Bowen wasn't in position in that game and insisted on basketball justice. Yes!

When the two teams were warming up before the game, all the broadcast cameras were on Yes and Bowen.

Before the start of this series between the SuperSonics and the Spurs, media all over the world were working hard to create the "Aegis CP" pair of Yes and Bowen.

Fans all over the world are also looking forward to whether Yes and Bowen can once again stage a super battle with ultimate offense and defense!

Looking at Ye Si's figure not far away, Bowen suppressed the violent reaction coming from his body, making himself look so arrogant and cold.

Ye Si, who was on the other side, seemed to have noticed Bowen's gaze, and the two of them looked at each other across the distance.

The murderous looks between the two made commentators from all over the world and fans from all over the world in front of the TV extremely excited!

Look at Yes and Bowen looking so murderous!

These two peerless masters at both ends of the offense and defense were at loggerheads from the very beginning!

This game, this series is destined to be a shocking battle!

"It is the happiness and luck of all fans to see Yes and Bowen duel in the playoffs!"

In the TNT commentary box, Barkley sighed.

“Yes is one of the most talented offensive players in NBA history, and Bowen is one of the most talented defensive players in NBA history. The duel between them is like the duel between Jordan and Payton! "

Kenny Smith also rarely agreed with Barkley's words.

"In the NBA, a player's greatest honor needs to be matched by his opponent. Yes and Bowen, this is one of the greatest rivalries in NBA history!"

"Yes and Bowen are also one of the strongest offensive and defensive players in the new century. This game can be called the battle of the century between the strongest offensive players and the strongest defensive players!"

On the court, the murderous stares between Yes and Bowen continued.

Ye Si and Bowen were so murderous as soon as they came up.

This made the Spurs fans at the scene very excited and excited.

"Bruce is worthy of being the strongest Yes terminator in the league!"

"Bruce is the only player in the league who can defend Yes' artistic movement without the ball. Do you think it's a joke?!"

"Bruce is one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history!"

"If it weren't for Yes's defense this year, which is equally terrifying, Bruce could have won the best defensive player by relying on his artistic movement to prevent Yes without the ball!"

The fans are very excited now, and the players from both teams on the field are very dignified.

The more Yes and Bowen value each other, the more worried they become.

For Sonics players, Bowen on the opposite side is the only player in the league who can defend Yes without the ball!

For Spurs players, Bowen has already defended Yes like that without the ball. Yes, scoring 40 or 50 points against the Spurs is still as easy as drinking water and eating meat.

On the contrary, the Spurs coach **Vicci was sitting off the court. He looked very relaxed now.

He loves how aggressive Bruce looks from the get-go!

Now Bruce is actively looking at Yes, right?

Now Bruce is definitely challenging Yes!

In the NBA, any player who challenges Yes will feel overwhelmed.

Only Bruce has this qualification!

Bruce is the only player in the world who can perfectly defend Yes without the ball!

Bruce is qualified to look at Yes with murderous looks, and he is also qualified to use his eyes to say harsh words to Yes!

**Vicci wanted to know what harsh words Bowen was saying to Yes with his eyes now.

The fact that Yes, who has always been cold and calm, can show such murderous intent shows Bruce's status in Yes's heart!

Ye Si: Very good at acting.

Bowen: You get used to it after you act a lot.

Ye Si: You Spurs players are really interesting. Do you think you all look honest but are actually full of bad intentions?

Bowen: We Spurs players are not like this, and there will never be such a person. You are!

Ye Si:......

Bowen: Sorry, I admit my mistake, you are a good person.

Ye Si:......

Bowen: Give me a chance.

Yes: What do you mean?

Bowen: I can cooperate with you in this game. Can you let me go in the future?

Ye Si:......

Bowen: Don’t force me!

Ye Si:......

Bowen: Do you think I'm the kind of person who sells out the team for personal glory? I tell you, you are wrong!

Ye Si:......

Bowen: You speak! Why don't you speak?

Ye Si: What do you want me to say?

Bowen:…

Ye Si: I never forced you.

Bowen:…

Ye Si: You don’t have to wait for the next game. You can even stop playing in this game. You can stop playing now. Can you do it?

Bowen:…

Ye Si: One is the superstar of the away team, a legendary defender who was cheered and applauded by the fans of the away team. The other is the defensive colander who was beaten by the superstar of the away team, laughed at by the fans of the away team, spurned by the fans of the home team, and abandoned by the coach of the home team. Which one do you choose?

Bowen:…

Ye Si: Opportunities are always in your own hands.

Bowen:…

Ye Si: Or do you want to be beaten to death by me? Do you want to end your career in the NBA with shame?

Bowen: Sorry, I, act.

The silent exchange of glances continued, and Bowen's eyes looking at Ye Si became more and more murderous.

Bowen was so domineering that all the Spurs players on the court were on fire.

In this world, Bruce is probably the only defensive player who can face Yes like this, right? !

"Master is so awesome today!"

Even Ginobili on the bench stood up with enthusiasm.

The pre-game look between Yes and Bowen is classic!

When the bald-headed referee Crawford announced that the game was ready to start, the commentators from all over the world switched from the topic of Yes and Bowen to the topic of this game.

I have to say that a 'heroic showdown' like that between Yes and Bowen is in line with the appetite of fans across the United States and around the world!

So topical!

"Both teams have changed their starting lineup today!"

"For the SuperSonics, David Lee returned to the starting lineup again, replacing Tucker as the team's starting power forward."

"For the Spurs, Oberto replaced Elson as the starter."

"The starting changes of the two teams are easy to understand. For the Spurs, Oberto mainly plays forward. His starting means that Duncan will play more center. The Spurs are preparing to use Duncan to target Milicic!"

"As for the SuperSonics, the Spurs don't have offensive players that Tucker can deal with. If Tucker is left on the court, he can't do anything except disappear."

Looking at the starting lineups of the two teams, Barkley and Kenny Smith were still surprised.

The two teams changed so quickly and resolutely, which means that the two teams are too familiar with each other.

There is no need to test or guess at all, you can directly hit the opponent's weak point!

As the bald-headed referee on duty, Crawford, ran the basketball in his hand high into the air, the much-anticipated Western Conference semifinals between the SuperSonics and the Spurs finally began!

Milicic and Duncan leap high.

Milicic, who lost the jump ball to Nowitzki in the previous series with the Mavericks, defeated the 31-year-old Duncan and won the first wave of the game for the Sonics!

After the baptism of the series with the Mavericks, Milicic looked much more mature and stable.

After Milicic succeeded in jumping the ball, the Spurs didn't even think about it, nor did they make any pressing moves against the Sonics. They all retreated!

The SuperSonics' offensive push is extremely fast!

The Spurs, an old car, would suffer a lot if they really stretched the front line so long.

Seeing the Spurs' defense, Rondo was a little regretful that he didn't press forward. The second master's passing performance was gone. What a pity!

Besides, you guys are looking at me!

I'm the one with the ball!

Watching the game and watching the ball, what are you doing watching the players without the ball? !

Rondo, who was slowly advancing with the ball, now looked quite unhappy.

He could feel that whether it was the fans, the players on the field, the head coach on the sidelines, the expert reporters, or even the audience in front of the TV, their eyes were all on Yes and Bowen.

Yes and Bowen!

The Son of God in the Emerald City and the Indestructible Shield of the Holy City!

The two faced each other in the first round!

Spurs fans and excitement on the sidelines!

The reporters on the sidelines were also very excited!

Players from both sides on the field and attention!

**Vicci on the sidelines is looking forward to it!

The first matchup between Yes and Bowen is extremely important.

The two proved to be evenly matched offensively and defensively during the regular season.

But the playoffs are different from the regular season.

In the regular season, Yes is a player who can score 20+ points in every game.

In the playoffs, Yes is a player who can score 30+ in every game!

Yes's strength in the playoffs has been strengthened!

Can Bowen handle such a Yes? !

**Vicci's eyes are now looking at the pair of No. 9 and No. 12 on the court, and he can't look away at all!

Yes was running crazy after halftime!

Seeing Yes on the court using the players on the court to constantly move, cut, start, accelerate, stop and start suddenly, the Spurs fans on the sidelines were stunned!

This is the artistic movement of Yes!

The strongest off-ball movement in history!

No, compared with the artistic moves in the regular season, Yes' artistic moves in the playoffs look more artistic, more gorgeous, and more difficult to defend!

"I'm so dizzy watching it!"

Parker was facing off against Rondo, but Rondo didn't need his attention. His eyes were always on Yes and Bowen.

The series of incredible moves that Yeas made at the beginning of the game made Parker dizzy!

Parker swore that he would be completely shaken off by Yes in just one click!

And what about Bowen? !

Once, twice, three times...

Bowen, he actually followed them all? !

"What level of attack is this!"

"What level of defense is this!"

As soon as the game started, Barkley stood up excitedly!

"Yes's off-ball offense has reached its extreme!"

"Bowen's defense against Yes has reached the extreme!"

"Yes there is no chance!"

"Yes, he forced the shot, incredible shot, incredible hit!"

Watching Yesi shoot the ball from mid-range without any chance.

The Spurs fans on the sidelines fell into suffocating silence!

After the silence, crazy applause broke out in an instant!

"We can defend against such an attack!"

"This kind of defense can hit!"

"The showdown between Yes and Bowen in this series is destined to go down in NBA history!"

"This is the NBA matchup of the century!"

"This is the NBA's Aegis War!"

As soon as the game started, Barkley went crazy!

The expression on **Vic's face when he recovered from the incredible miracle was horrified.

Bruce, isn't this too strong? !

Maybe, can this series really defeat the Sonics within five games? !

No, a sweep is even possible!

Thinking of this, **Vicci's face was already flushed with excitement!