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Post-match press conference.
Wembanyama told reporters: "The Kings are very strong. I'm not teaching you anything. They are definitely one of the best teams in the NBA. Herrera is the best big men right now, and I hope they go all the way. »
"Our playoff journey is over. I apologize for Pop retiring with a sweep, but I'll hone my skills over the summer. »
It is possible that Hector abruptly woke Wembanyama from his bubble.
Head coach, now former head coach Popovic also said, "Hector and the Kings are strong. I would have liked to say that we will return stronger, but my successor will do the work. The core here already has a good foundation and has learned well from the Kings. »
"I would have liked to win in San Antonio, but life decided otherwise. I have already given enough for this sport, and it is time for me to rest. »
To be honest, in these four games, Spurs' progress is staggering. They had no hope of winning, but they were never shot. The spark in their eyes remained intact.
Hector remained lucid despite the congratulations of the journalists: "We have just won the first round, but it is not over, and we will not stop our progress. "
"What are your goals for the playoffs?"
Hector and his head coach looked at each other, then said, "We take every game as it comes. We await our opponent for the second round and will look into the situation. »
The journalists are obviously unsatisfied with this answer, but Hector does not play with them. Sometimes the policy of blind people is the best policy.
Hector finished the series with 35 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 4 blocks. In this series, he averaged 28.7 points, 16.25 rebounds, 2.75 assists, 3.75 steals, and 3.25 blocks.
Three letters are enough to say some class of player to this kind of statistics. There are times when men lie but not numbers, and there are times when it's the other way around.
De'Aaron Fox was good with his 15 points and 11 assists. Keegan Murray also scored 15, and Vezenkov 18 off the bench. Enough is enough for Spurs.
The Kings have the advantage of being the only ones to have swept their opponent in the West. Each series will have at least one G5.
That night the Kings flew straight back to Sacramento. The Kings are rested, as their opponent will have at least two games to play. The next day, Hector turned on the television and saw a show talking about him after waking up.
It didn't take long to see the outcome of the first round. After the G4, the battle becomes frenetic.
In the East, the Knicks and Celtics also completed the sweep.
The Hawks and Sixers couldn't do much and never had a chance. The firepower of both teams is too strong for them. From a sentimental point of view, Hector hopes to face the Knicks in the finals, but Boston is an opponent more compatible with the strengths of the Kings.
The Pacers and Heat beat each other 2-2. No one can predict the winner, but there is action and suspense.
The Wizards of Alejandro, surprisingly 5th in the East, have the heavy task of beating the Bucks three times in a row. To everyone's surprise, after winning the G1 in Wisconsin, there has been a backlash and a 3-0 since then.
In the West, the situation is very simple. The only team that could qualify for the G5 was the Nuggets, who won 3-1 over the Warriors. The rest are 2-2 series.
Grizzlies-Mavericks et Lakers-Thunder.
The Kings have a little rest, but Hector is not on vacation. In the greatest secrecy, he took a plane from the Sacramento International Airport with the team's permission.