In the last two games, Philip Saunders chose to focus on defense, which was a good attempt, but it didn't pay off. The Mavericks' team depth is better than the Lakers, but in terms of intensity, it seems a bit weak compared to Kidd+Kobe+Garnett+two centers. Depth couldn't beat quality.
With the first round complete, the Jazz, Lakers, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Bobcats, Cavaliers, Bulls, and Hawks advanced to the second round!
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On May 8th, the first game day of the second round arrived.
This round of playoffs offers more highlights than the first.
The Jazz, who completed a black eight, are receiving more attention than the 07 Warriors. They are a 50-win team, theoretically capable of winning the championship. The Nets and Pistons, who made it to the Finals from 2002 to 2005, were also merely 50-win teams. The term 'wild west' emerged because, for three years, every team in the Western Conference playoffs had a theoretical chance to win the championship.
