Chapter 1 Playoff Begins

According to the schedule, the Thunder and Jazz in the West, and the Bulls and 76ers, Heat and Knicks, Pacers and Magic in the East would start their playoff series on April 28.

The other matchups would start a day later on the 29th.

There were a total of 4 games on the first day, and the results were not too surprising.

The Bulls defeated the 76ers, the Thunder and Heat easily defeated the Jazz and Knicks, and the Pacers also won against the Magic.

But there was a tragedy on this day. Rose suffered a serious injury in the fourth quarter of the game against the 76ers. The examination result was a torn ACL in his knee, and he was out for the season.

The news made fans heartbroken.

Rose had just become the youngest MVP in NBA history last season, and the Bulls had been the top team in the East for two consecutive seasons.

It was the time to take it to the next level, but all of this came to an abrupt end with Rose's injury.

After the game, the discussion about Rose's injury was also noisy.

Some people lamented that Rose's constant injuries this season were already a sign, and some people regretted that the heavens were jealous of talent, but most of them were denouncing Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau.

Thibodeau's practice of overusing the main players this season had long caused fans to complain. The post-game criticism after the Spurs game was a peak.

Some reporters even mentioned this issue in subsequent pre-game interviews. Thibodeau did not answer directly and continued to insist on his rotation method.

The result was that in this playoff game, the Bulls were leading by more than 10 points in the fourth quarter, and Thibodeau still kept Rose on the court, directly leading to Rose's serious injury and being out for the season.

The news of Rose being out for the season was not only discussed by fans, but also by players.

The Spurs would be at home that night to welcome the first game of the playoffs against the Mavericks.

Popovich only arranged the daily morning shooting training. After the training, the players were talking about Rose in the locker room.

"Tang, you should be glad you're not in Chicago, otherwise, with your performance, you wouldn't be able to rest until you've played 40 minutes in a game."

Ginobili said jokingly to Tang Tian at this time.

Tang Tian smiled and nodded. What Ginobili said was true.

In his previous life, Jimmy Butler often played the entire game under Thibodeau. If his body hadn't been strong enough, he would have been finished long ago.

"It's better here, you can rest a few games from time to time."

Green chimed in.

As soon as this was said, there was a burst of laughter in the locker room.

Although the playoffs had arrived, it could be felt from their words that their mentality was still very relaxed.

"Tony, do you remember the last time we played Dallas?"

Ginobili turned to look at Parker at this time.

"2010, we won them 4 to 2 that year."

Parker thought for a while and said.

"Yes, that's right, but what impresses me more is 2003 and 2006. In 2003, we beat them 4 to 2 in the Western Conference Finals, and then they won back 4 to 3 in 2006. They were really strong in 2006."

Ginobili also recalled.

At this time, the other players turned their heads and listened carefully. The two were like living fossils of the NBA, taking them back to those youthful years.

Tang Tian was also listening attentively, but after a while, the security guard of the arena pushed the door open and called him out, saying that there was a woman looking for him.

He followed the security guard to a lounge in the arena, and Tang Tian saw the person looking for him, it was Olsen.

"Why are you here? You didn't call me in advance, I could have picked you up."

Tang Tian said with surprise.

Athletes and actors are actually very busy professions. The last time the two met was at Easter.

After that, Olsen was busy filming "The Martian", and he was busy with the Spurs preparing for the playoffs.

"I'm here to watch your game."

Olsen said, magically taking out game tickets from behind and waving them in front of Tang Tian.

"First row."

Looking at Olsen's actions, Tang Tian suddenly felt warm in his heart.

Olsen must be very busy with this filming, but she still took the time to watch his game.

"Next time you want to watch the game, call me first, I can prepare the tickets for you in advance."

Tang Tian said after sitting down.

"Okay." After Olsen finished speaking, she turned around and took something out from behind.

"Soufflé."

It was a small cake with a layer of frost-like white particles on the golden cake.

This is the soufflé, a cake full of French romanticism, and it is also recognized as the most difficult cake to make.

"You succeeded?"

Tang Tian looked at Olsen in surprise.

Olsen had been trying to make this cake before, but had not succeeded.

"Yes, just before your game starts, God bless."

Olsen said with a smile.

Tang Tian felt even warmer when he heard this. It had been a long time since he had felt like someone cared about him so much.

"Try it."

Olsen said expectantly.

Tang Tian nodded and picked up the soufflé and put it in his mouth.

The entrance was like a cake and like ice cream. After the tip of the tongue touched the cake, the cake quickly deflated and melted, leaving only a mouthful of sweet milky aroma, egg and vanilla aroma, or wine aroma. The taste was wonderful.

Sure enough, the most difficult thing to do is also the most incredible.

"I'm going to be addicted to this taste."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

"It doesn't matter, I've already learned how to make it. I'll make it for you whenever you want to eat it."

Olsen smiled at this time, not like a friend, but like a girlfriend who often talks about her lover.

"Yeah."

Tang Tian nodded. He didn't think so much, but Olsen's actions made him feel that what he had done for her before was worth it.

These days, there are not many women who know how to be grateful.

"And this."

Olsen said, carefully taking out a small gift box from her pocket and placing it on the table.

Tang Tian couldn't help laughing at this time. How many things had Olsen prepared for him this time? Could Olsen be here to confess her love to him?

But when the gift box was opened, he realized that he was overthinking it.

Inside was a braided rope bracelet, and it was obviously an old one. It looked like it had been braided for some years.

"I heard people say that a player named Rose was seriously injured in a game. This is a lucky bracelet that my grandma braided for my dad. Wearing it will bring you good luck."

Olsen said, picking up the bracelet.

"No, I can't take it, it's too important to you."

Tang Tian immediately refused after hearing what Olsen said. This bracelet was of extraordinary significance to Olsen, and could even be said to be priceless.

"Don't worry, I showed your photo to my grandma. She said you're a good person, better than my dad."

Olsen said with a smile.

"Huh?"

Tang Tian was stunned after hearing this.

Olsen may not have realized it because she's a bit naive, but Tang Tian seemed to hear from these relayed words that his grandma, had taken a liking to him?