NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 476: This is how faith comes!
The frustration of the Warriors as a whole was obvious. In the end, they failed to capture Potaples and rewritten the score to 2:2.

Now behind 1:3, our life is really hanging by a thread!
The most important thing is that the blow to morale was huge. The way Xue Liancheng killed the game in the end was simply disappointing.

Durant really tried his best, scoring 22 points again on 10 of 33 shots, and 11 rebounds. He had done everything he could.

Curry made 25 of 11 shots, a 44% shooting rate, and his efficiency was online. He scored 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. There is really nothing to criticize.

The two superstars jointly scored 64 points, accounting for more than half of the team's scores. They demonstrated what it means to try their best and give everything, but still fail to lead the team to victory.

In addition, McGee, who replaced him, scored 11 points, and Iguodala scored 10 points. Thompson and Pachulia did not score in double figures because they were sent off early.

In other words, these are the ones who can score, and others simply cannot provide greater help on the offensive end.

This seemingly extremely powerful cosmic warrior doesn't seem so invincible if you look at it this way.

The Lakers here.

After George made the three-pointer when he was injured, he scored 21 points, shooting 10 of 7 from the field, and his efficiency was extremely ridiculous.

If George had not been kicked off, this game might have been another great victory for the Lakers.

Xue Liancheng relied on his late performance and accumulated free throws to make a total of 23 of 13 shots and scored 39 points, 15 assists and 8 rebounds.

It was his three-pointer at the last moment that made the Warriors give up their struggle and gave the Lakers a 3:1 lead.

just now.

They are only one step away from promotion.

This is not easy.

You must know that before the series started, although people recognized Xue Liancheng's strength and the Lakers' offensive and defensive performance, they always started the series as challengers.

If someone had said at that time that the Lakers would have a 3:1 advantage in four games, then everyone would have thought that person was crazy.

This is the gap in strength and status between the two sides before the series begins, as well as the public's expectations of them.

Or, more accurately, the general reaction after the Warriors lost the last game speaks for itself.

What was the reaction?

What an uproar!
The Warriors fell behind 1:2, which attracted all kinds of extreme ridicule and ridicule. You can imagine how high the public's expectations for the Warriors are.

Now, 3:1 has become a reality.

This is directly a big earthquake.

After the game.

The reporter interviewed Xue Liancheng immediately.

Reporter: "First of all, congratulations on holding on to your home court. I would like to ask, before the series started, did you ever think that the final trend would turn out like this?"

Xue Liancheng: "We are very competitive, but we are seriously underestimated. I think this is a normal trend, and I am not surprised."

of course.

This is the official answer.

Deep down in his heart, he actually didn't expect it at all. To lead now 3:1 is indeed a very, very big surprise.

After all, in the course of history, Universe Yong has demonstrated what it means to be invincible. He is indeed strong, and he is the only one of his kind.

The Warriors' expectations for winning the championship this season are almost universally acknowledged.

Before the series started, his expected trend was to try his best to steal a game at Oracle Center, but this was difficult, almost impossible to achieve.

If they lose two consecutive games on the road, they should defend their home court as much as possible. This is their only chance and they must grit their teeth and hold on.

But what happens now?
It's a direct 3:1 lead!

How could he not be surprised or delighted?
of course.

There were some twists and turns that affected the trend of the series. For example, in the first game, Von Lai knocked Greenhammer unconscious as soon as he came on.

Without Green's high-post support and defense, the Warriors suddenly became at a loss. They didn't perform well on the offensive end, had various problems on defense, and their rhythm was completely messed up.

The most important thing is that as Xue Liancheng originally expected, taking advantage of the fact that they were not familiar with each other and were in the mutual testing stage, the Lakers caught the Warriors off guard.

They went from leading by 20+ points to winning by 5 points at the end of the game. From this, we can see that there is indeed a certain gap in the strength of the two sides.

In the second game, the Warriors were still affected by Green's absence. Curry had a mental problem and played extremely stretched, which made it difficult for the Warriors to win the game.

At this time, the mentality of the entire Warriors team has changed. Do they suddenly feel that they are not so strong?
On the contrary, the Lakers' morale suddenly rose, and their confidence suddenly exploded.

This contrasting situation came to the third game at the Lakers' home court. George broke out, Randall was in good condition, Zubac enjoyed eating cakes, and Xue Liancheng's various gorgeous passes were combined to defeat him. Warriors defense.

The Warriors collapsed...

That's right.

The Warriors themselves collapsed.

Falling behind 1:2, the outside world was bombarded with criticism, doubts, and ridicule. It was like a tidal wave!
Under this circumstance, the Warriors ushered in their fourth game. Obviously, the mentality of all of them was greatly affected.

George was still in great shape. He made 10 of 7 shots before the half ended and scored 21 points, becoming the most handsome player in the half.

But in fact, the Lakers are not far ahead of the Warriors. From this, it can be seen that the Warriors' overall strength is still very strong.

Unexpectedly, the stepping stone came.

This was another thing that affected the trend of the game. The two sides fought hard, and the direct consequence was that George retired due to injury.

Thompson, Pachulia, Randall, and Courtney Lee were all ejected, and many people received technical fouls.

The impact is not insignificant.

But such a huge unexpected factor cannot shake the foundation of the Lakers, because Xue Liancheng is the foundation of the Lakers!
As long as he is there, the Lakers' offense will have no problem.

On the other hand, look at the Warriors.

Originally, Green's absence had a huge impact on the defense. Once Thompson and Pachulia were gone, the entire defense collapsed.

This is also the reason why the Warriors lost this game.

This is the end.

Completed at 1:3.

But the Lakers also suffered heavy losses. George retired due to injury, and the situation is not optimistic.

Once Leonard's situation appears in the historical trajectory, not only will this season be over for the Lakers, but next season will be over as well.

and so.

If possible, he would rather both parties return to the same starting point in exchange for George's safety.

Reporter: "George is injured and retired. If he cannot return, what kind of preparations will you make? Are you still confident to win this series?"

Xue Liancheng: "I pray that he is fine. As long as he is here, we can go further. As for this series? I think... it is over."

Hearing Xue Liancheng's grand words, the reporter was very excited, "In other words, you are 100% confident in defeating the Warriors?"

Xue Liancheng: "It will be a best-of-seven game. We only need to win one game to advance. I think I have the ability to lead the team to victory."

This is his declaration.

It’s also the confidence he instills in his teammates.

And the other side.

Both Durant and Curry became the subjects of reporters' interviews, and even followed them all the way to the locker room.

Just because the Warriors fell behind 1:3 was so shocking, everyone wanted to know how Curry and Durant would react.

Even if it shows a pessimistic, lost, and frustrated expression, it will be the front page of today's headlines!

If either of the two did something outrageous, it would be big news tomorrow.

But how can the two of them be in the mood to be interviewed now? He ran away early and disappeared.

As for the post-match press conference, those were very official answers.

I am very disappointed and extremely frustrated. We have to continue to fight. The series is not over yet. I believe my teammates have said this over and over again.

They don't even bother to respond to anything substantive.

I was in no mood to respond.

After the game, the major media bombarded it like crazy.

"Super upset, the Warriors lost again, trailing 1:3"

"The Invincible God of War!" Xue Liancheng led the team alone and forcibly defeated the Warriors with a big score of 3:1》

"I can't believe it, the legendary Cosmos Yong is already behind 1:3"

"Two superstars join forces to defeat Xue Liancheng"

"George's injury caused controversy, what will the Warriors do when they fall behind 1:3"

And the Warriors Forum completely exploded.

"Damn it, even if you beat me to death, I didn't expect that the team would reach this stage."

"Being behind 1:3, is there still hope? Can we still see hope?"

"I think back at the beginning of the season, everyone said that this season's championship trophy has been reserved. Looking back now, it's really funny. I couldn't even get past the second round."

"If we are defeated by Xue Liancheng again, just disband on the spot. There is no need to exist anymore."

"I really feel hopeless. Why did it end up like this?"

"Before the series with the Lakers started, I never expected that we would be the ones trailing 1:3." They were disappointed, but they just expressed their emotions normally.

No one felt inappropriate.

At this time, a discordant voice suddenly appeared: "Didn't I say that Durant is the number one player on active duty? Why didn't you compete with Xue Liancheng?"

"Yes! When I first joined, I vowed that he would resist in this difficult task. What will happen? How can you resist?"

"A weakling who has surrendered to the enemy, how can you expect him to be tough at the critical moment?"

Faced with these taunts, someone below immediately choked: "Ha! King of three-pointers, you damn sure shoot it! What? Seeing Xue Liancheng bang three-pointers, someone's legs are weak, three After being dominated by Xue Liancheng for consecutive seasons, you still have the nerve to criticize others?”

"Look at the games, the first game, the second game, and today's game. Who scored in the end? Is it your father?"

"Mad! If Thompson didn't save you last season, would you be a chicken?"

"Are you tough? Come on! Why do you stretch your crotch every time?"

Both sides talked and got anxious.

then.

Fans on both sides began to curse wildly, greet each other's mother cordially, expose each other's shortcomings, and slander each other.

This is also the normal process for the Gemini. Once faced with failure, fans from both sides will be crazy to blame.

After all, no one can afford to bear the responsibility for failure, and no one wants to bear it.

From this, we can get a glimpse of the current situation of the Warriors, which is very depressed and has reached the brink of collapse.

As for the Lakers, they have entered the carnival stage. Especially after the video of Xue Liancheng's post-game interview was exposed, the fans are full of confidence!
"Western Conference Finals, here we come."

"Long time no see, Western Conference Finals."

"Xue Liancheng is really fierce. Kupchak's offseason operations can definitely become a god."

"Bringing Xue Liancheng to Los Angeles is the greatest achievement of Kupchak's career."

"I also believe what Xue Liancheng said. He can really do what he says."

"Yes! As long as Xue Liancheng says it, it will definitely be done. Even if George is not here, he has the ability to end this series."

"But it will be difficult to leave in the next round."

"I don't know how injured George is?"

"If George's injury is not serious, he will most likely be the seed to compete for the championship this season. If George can't play next, then it's over and we can just prepare for next season."

"Hey! It's really difficult for Xue Liancheng to lead the team by himself. Let's adopt the Big Three model next season. In this case, even if someone is injured, there will be an All-Star to help."

While they were ecstatic, they were also a little worried.

The matter of stepping on one's feet can be serious or light. No one can be sure of the degree before official news comes out.

Major outsiders also expressed their opinions on the Hu Yong battle.

Some people believe that as long as Green returns and Thompson plays as usual, the Warriors will return to their invincible mode. Only in this way will they be able to win three games in a row and advance to the next round, and this hope is still very high. The reasons are as follows.

First, the Warriors have the experience of coming back from a 1:3 deficit, and that sufferer is Durant who is in the Warriors team. They are psychologically equipped to come back and repeat last year's miracle.

Second, Curry + Durant + Thompson + Green, as long as these four can play together, they will be the only ones in the league, and they are definitely not comparable to other teams.

Thirdly, not to mention that only Xue Liancheng is left in the Lakers' two-star combination. It is said that it is difficult to stand alone. Two fists cannot be defeated by four hands. No matter how strong Xue Liancheng is and how many myths he creates, it is impossible for him to lead a team to defeat such a historical level player as Yu Yuyong. Strong team.

In summary.

The Warriors are not hopeless, provided that George is gone and Green and Thompson can play, then everything will come in time.

There are also some people who support the Lakers. Their view is very simple. They believe that Xue Liancheng can win one of the games in the next game.

There is no other reason.

Simply believe in Xue Liancheng, just like faith.

Because Xue Liancheng repeatedly created miracles, he really brought many surprises to people.

And this time, there should be no exception.

Xue Liancheng would never allow himself to be nailed to the pillar of shame.

reason?

Xue Liancheng is a basketball player of historical level. His arrogance, his strength, and his personality did not allow the team to lead 3:1 and be reversed in three consecutive games.

If Xue Liancheng fails to do it, then he is not a basketball player at a historical level.

That’s how faith comes.

This is why they believe that the Lakers can advance. After all, they have reached the final goal. The existence of Xue Liancheng is destined to ruin the Warriors' reputation.

In other words, if the Warriors have their tricks up their sleeves, they won't fall behind 1:3.

This point of view is very strange, but it is still quite convincing.

This season, the Lakers were brought back by Xue Liancheng in the third to last position, which is a miracle in itself.

And Xue Liancheng kept his word and successfully broke into the top four in the Western Region.

of course.

The specific ranking is only fifth, but the record is the same as that of the Jazz, so there is nothing wrong with ranking fourth.

This is strength, this is authority.

Xue Liancheng doesn't care about the disturbances from the outside world. He is now waiting for the specific punishment news from the alliance.

Because the intensity of this penalty is related to the specific details of the next game.

For example, if Thompson, Pachulia, Courtney Lee, and Randle are suspended for additional games, the situation will be completely different.

And if there is no suspension, it will be a different story.

but.

Pachulia should be additionally suspended. After all, von Leigangreen was suspended for ten games. So Pachulia, the culprit and the first culprit, will definitely not be able to convince the public if he is not suspended.

result.

There was no surprise about Pachulia, and he was suspended for an additional 8 games.

What I never expected was that Randall was also added to the game.

Xue Liancheng was a little confused when he heard the news.

Thompson and Courtney Lee are fine and can play as usual in the next game.

Kupchak was also mad. He called Xiao Hua on the spot, and then started complaining like crazy.

But Xiao Hua's answer was very clear: Randall and Pachulia had a direct scuffle. Both of them were the instigators. Pachulia was banned for 8 games. If Randall was not banned for one game, then it must not be possible. Convince the public.

And why can't Thompson and Courtney Lee stop it?

Because they all acted later, the plot was not that bad. Besides, Zubac also took action, but they did not pursue it. Isn't this enough?

This set of rhetoric directly rendered the extremely angry Kupchak speechless.

The truth seems to be this.

But when I think about it carefully, it doesn’t seem right.

With George's injury, Randall becomes the Lakers' second offensive figure and an extremely important offensive node in the Lakers camp.

Now that he is directly banned from the competition, what a mess!

The most annoying thing is that Thompson, who also made a move, has not been banned. If this Warriors No. 3 player is released, the Lakers will be in danger in the next game.

As for Courtney Lee, Zubac, and Pachulia are all role players, you can ban them if you want, it doesn't matter.

Now that the No. 2 player on my side is gone, the replacement No. 2 player is also gone, and the Warriors’ No. 3 player is available. Let me ask...

Can the Lakers be the taste?
Even... this is to support the Warriors, in order for the Warriors to win the next game legitimately, so as not to be embarrassed by being swept by the Gentlemen 4:1.

of course.

The main thing is to eliminate this possibility.

Kupchak and Xue Liancheng would be damned if they felt comfortable.

But the problem is that the explanation given by Xiao Hua seems to have nothing wrong with it and is impeccable.

In this case, Kupchak could only hang up the phone angrily, and then cursed in the office.

But the deal is already done, what can be done?
Xue Liancheng was silent on the side.

He was thinking, is the league tired of him?
At this time, he actually didn't favor him, the obviously weak side.

Ok?
Sudden.

He woke up with a start.

Xiao Hua thinks that he can't go far if he leads the team alone, so he doesn't want to see the Warriors, a traffic-heavy team, eliminated?

If this is the case……

Ah……

Then I won't let you get what you want.

(End of this chapter)