The Hawks became the only team in the East to reach 60 wins, while the competition in the West was significantly more intense.

The Warriors' record ultimately settled at 67 wins and 15 losses, a new franchise record for the regular season.

Before Kerr took over, perhaps no one imagined they could achieve such a feat.

The Pelicans finished with a 60-22 record, also a new franchise record for the regular season.

They were stopped in the Western Conference Semifinals last year, and this year they were sure to go further.

Tang Tian also finished his fourth year in the league.

His average score dropped slightly compared to last year, but his stats were more versatile and efficient.

He played an average of 36.5 minutes per game, averaging 28.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.5 blocks, with a 50.6% shooting percentage and a 44% three-point shooting percentage.

With the Pelicans' record and his stats, he was definitely a hot candidate for this year's regular season MVP.

The Spurs also had a 60-22 record, but due to the head-to-head record, they ultimately ranked third in the West.

After failing to defend their title last season, with the GDP getting another year older, maintaining such a record through offseason reinforcements was already a very good outcome for Spurs fans.

These three teams were the teams in the West with more than 60 wins, and they were also the top group in the West.

The Rockets ultimately finished fourth with 56 wins.

This record was a huge improvement compared to last year. If it weren't for the three bug teams in front of them, they could have achieved a better ranking.

The Clippers finished fifth with a 54-28 record. They ultimately failed to seize home-court advantage in the battle with the Rockets.

The Trail Blazers finished sixth with 51 wins. Lillard's first playoff journey was a hellish mode.

The Grizzlies ranked seventh with a 50-win record. The Black and White Dual Stars ensured that the team would not be absent from the playoffs.

The Lakers squeezed into the playoffs at the last moment with a 45-win record.

The Thunder also had a 45-win record, but unfortunately missed the playoffs due to their head-to-head record against the Lakers, and ultimately won the lottery.

The Mavericks ranked tenth with 35 wins.

The playoff matchups in the West were also released.

Warriors vs. Lakers

For the Warriors, after playing a brilliant regular season, they still needed to prove themselves in the playoffs. For the Lakers, they had the opportunity to use their playoff experience to create miracles against the Warriors.

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies

This matchup was the most anticipated in the first round of the West. The Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies in the semifinals last season, but now they met in the first round. It could only be said that everything was arranged by fate.

Spurs vs. Trail Blazers

For the Spurs, their dynasty failed last year. This year, the team was reinforced, and winning the championship again was their only goal.

Rockets vs. Clippers

Harden had not entered the second round of the playoffs since coming to the Rockets, and the Clippers had also failed to enter the Western Conference Finals after forming the Big Three. Both sides had something that must be broken, and it depended on who could finally get their wish.

There were still two days before the official start of the playoffs.

The Pelicans had the advantage of home court, avoiding the fatigue of traveling, and waited for work in New Orleans.

Playing against the Grizzlies was good news and bad news for them.

The good news was that the Grizzlies eliminated them in the playoffs last season, and there was no better opportunity for revenge than this.

The bad news was that the Grizzlies were the most difficult opponent in the playoffs. Meeting them in the first round meant that not only would this round be difficult, but even if they won, it would only be more difficult later on.

Not to mention that if they lost, it would be a fatal blow to the team's morale. Just look at the fate of the Thunder, who lost to the Grizzlies for two consecutive years.

After training that day, the players were resting in the locker room.

The players' emotions were still relatively positive. The team's strength had improved significantly this year, and most people were looking forward to revenge.

Especially Davis, he cried when he was eliminated last year. He did extra training after the training session before returning to the locker room. He was sitting there dripping with sweat and hadn't gone to take a shower yet.

"Guys, if we can win the championship this year, I'll treat everyone to a week of crazy fun in Hawaii on the 'Mars Project', all expenses paid."

Tang Tian said.

It's not good to give too many gifts. This kind of offseason trip is a good choice.

And now he has a super yacht, just like he said, he can definitely have crazy fun.

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of cheers and whistles in the locker room.

Metta World Peace even brought Dinwiddie to an impromptu awkward dance in the locker room.

Tang Tian's wave was like throwing a super-large candy to the Pelicans players before the start of the playoffs.

"Tang, are there any car models?"

Whiteside shouted to Tang Tian.

His shout immediately caused a burst of laughter from the others in the locker room.

Tang Tian looked at Whiteside's longing eyes that didn't seem to be joking, and couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile.

This guy, was he addicted to playing with car models last time?

"Don't worry, there will be no shortage of car models. If we win the championship, I can also help you invite some second- and third-tier celebrities!"

Tang Tian then said.

After he finished speaking, the whistling in the locker room started again.

They thought Whiteside was joking, but Tang Tian always kept his word.

Second- and third-tier celebrities, a week of free madness in Hawaii, the scene was already exciting enough to think about.

This was more useful than pouring chicken soup!

Two days later, the NBA playoffs officially kicked off.

The Hawks and Knicks in the East, and the Warriors and Pelicans in the West would all play.

The three dark horse teams this season would all play, which made the first day of the playoffs highly anticipated.

Memphis was not far from New Orleans, and they arrived on the morning of the game day. After arriving, they only did some field training in the training hall.

At the end of the training, a reporter interviewed Zach Randolph, the core of the Grizzlies' heart.

"As the seventh seed playing against the second seed, are you confident in the game?"

"Of course, we won them last year, and we are good at playing this kind of matchup. We have completed a black eight, and we have also completed a black seven. It doesn't matter to us where we start. What matters is that we will win."

Randolph was quite confident in the game, and just like what he said in his words, the Grizzlies had enough confidence and confidence.

On the night of the game day, the New Orleans Arena was packed, and many fans held up signs with the words "Revenge."

For the fans, Davis' crying after losing the game last year made them feel extremely sad, and they must win back this year.

Before the game started, Tang Tian signed autographs for fans in the front row.

A seven- or eight-year-old girl handed him a jersey and asked in a milky voice, "Tang, we will take revenge, right?"

When the little girl spoke, everyone around looked at Tang Tian, ​​hoping to get that affirmative answer from Tang Tian's mouth.

Tang Tian shook his head with a smile.

"We won't take revenge, but we will win."

He signed his name on the jersey and looked at the little girl with a smile.

The word revenge was too heavy for such a little girl, but the Pelicans would definitely win.

ps: I just realized that the name of this chapter is 666, I wish you all the best!