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Amid thunderous cheers from the audience, Game 6 of the NBA Finals kicked off at the Cavaliers' home court, and the atmosphere was tense and heated.

As the referee whistle sounded, the game officially began. The Cavaliers quickly got into the game and showed amazing offensive power and defensive intensity.

Kyrie Irving, a skilled point guard, broke the deadlock with a quick stop jump shot, scoring valuable two points for the Cavaliers and igniting the team's offensive spark.

Irving's breakthrough was like a sharp dagger, piercing the heart of the Warriors. It not only opened up a scoring channel for the Cavaliers, but also greatly boosted the morale of the entire team.

The Cavaliers' outstanding performance in the first quarter benefited from the team's tacit cooperation and the outstanding performance of role players.

Tristan Thompson showed strong dominance in the rebounding battle and created many second-chance opportunities for the team.

Substitute players such as Richard Jefferson and Deron Williams also played an important role. Their stable output helped the Cavaliers establish a significant lead in the first quarter. The score once reached 31 to 11, making the home Cavaliers fans ecstatic.

For the Warriors, Stephen Curry's foul crisis became the turning point of the game.

The unanimous regular season MVP guard got into foul trouble in the first quarter, forcing Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to make adjustments and reduce Curry's playing time.

Curry's absence undoubtedly weakened the Warriors' offensive firepower and organizational ability, disrupting the Warriors' offensive rhythm and making it difficult to form an effective counterattack.

In addition, Klay Thompson had a cold touch in the first quarter and missed many outside shots, which put the Warriors in a passive position at the beginning of the game.

Thompson's poor performance, coupled with Curry's limitations, caused the Warriors to be unable to find their offensive feeling in the first quarter, and ultimately ended the first quarter with a huge 20-point deficit.

The Cavaliers' dream start not only set the tone for the entire game, but also greatly boosted the team's confidence.

They took advantage of the Warriors' mistakes and foul crises, demonstrated the charm of team basketball, and presented a wonderful game to the fans.

In the next game, the competition between the two sides will be more intense, and whether the Cavaliers can continue their hot form in the first quarter will be the key to the outcome of the game.

During the break in the game, Zhao Zixuan found an opportunity and walked towards Stephen Curry who was sitting on the sidelines.

Although the two shine in different fields, their common love for basketball has created a special bond between them.

Zhao Zixuan patted Stephen Curry on the shoulder, smiled and sat next to him, with concern and understanding in his eyes.

"Hey Stephen, looks like you had some trouble today."

Zhao Zixuan spoke, his tone full of sympathy.

He knows that as a top NBA player, Curry faces far more pressure than ordinary people can imagine, especially in such a crucial finals.

Curry nodded, his face slightly tired, but his eyes still sparkled with fighting spirit.

"Yeah, Zhao, the foul problem has put me a little constrained."

He sighed and said unwillingly: "Every time I tried to exert my strength, the referee's whistle was like a time bomb, interrupting my rhythm."

Zhao Zixuan nodded in understanding. As a former amateur basketball enthusiast, he also knew how frustrating it was to encounter foul trouble during a game.

But he also knows that Curry is a top athlete who has gone through countless tests and will not be easily defeated by difficulties.

"I know it's not easy, Stephen, but you're the best."

Zhao Zixuan encouraged, "Remember, your teammates and coaches are by your side. They will help you share the pressure. Besides, you still have the entire second half to turn the situation around."

Curry looked at Zhao Zixuan gratefully, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he had drawn strength from this brief conversation.

"Thank you, Zhao. You are right. I will adjust my mindset and find a way to solve the problem."

After the game resumed, Curry showed a more cautious and smart style of play, trying to avoid unnecessary physical contact while using his shooting skills and court vision to create opportunities for his teammates.

Although foul problems still existed, Curry and the Warriors showed tenacious resilience and gradually narrowed the score gap.

Zhao Zixuan was on the sidelines, watching the game closely, silently cheering for Curry and the Warriors in his heart.

He knew that this game was not only about victory, but also a test of will and team spirit.

And Curry, as the soul of the team, is using his actions to interpret what a true leader is. Whether it is victory or defeat, at this moment, Zhao Zixuan respects Curry more than before.

Even when facing a 5-on-8 situation, Curry still did not give up his desire to win. This strong competitive spirit made Zhao Zixuan think of that man - Kobe!
Kobe's spirit of never giving up no matter what kind of adversity he faces is the valuable asset that Zhao Zixuan learned from the Lakers superstar.

At this moment, Curry was like a mirror image of Kobe. Even facing the unfair situation of 5 vs. 8, he still maintained high morale and determination to win. This spirit deeply touched Zhao Zixuan's heart.

Yuan Shiwei was watching the game from the sidelines, frowning, and questioned the referee's decision:
"The refereeing in this game was too hypocritical. The standards of both sides were totally inconsistent. It felt like the league deliberately wanted the two teams to play to a seventh game to increase suspense and ratings!"

His tone was full of dissatisfaction, and he obviously doubted the fairness of the competition.

Zhang Lei laughed when he heard this and tried to defend the Cavaliers: "Is it that serious? I think the referee's penalty is normal. Although some balls are indeed controversial, you can see that the Warriors' actions just now were obviously fouls. There is nothing wrong with the penalty!"

He tried to look at the issue from another perspective and believed that the referee's decision was within a reasonable range.

Yuan Shiwei disagreed. He turned to look at Li Yanning beside him, trying to seek approval: "Ms. Yanning, tell me, is the referee's whistle really more biased towards the Cavaliers?"

He asked with a hint of joking in his tone, obviously wanting to hear a different opinion from a female perspective.

Moreover, Li Yanning is not a fan of any team, so her views should be more neutral and fair.

Li Yanning smiled awkwardly and shook her head slightly: "To be honest, I don't know much about basketball rules and I don't understand these professional things. But I think today's game was really exciting. No matter which side it was, they showed a very high level of competition and fighting spirit, which is the most touching part."

Her answer was both humble and relevant, demonstrating her understanding and respect for the nature of the game.

Seeing that Li Yanning disagreed with him, Yuan Shiwei turned his gaze to Zhao Zixuan, looking forward to his opinion: "Zixuan, what do you think of the referee's decision?"

Zhao Zixuan pondered for a moment, then gave his analysis: "The referee's penalty standards in this game were indeed biased towards the Cavaliers, especially the several fouls against Curry. The first foul was understandable, as Curry did push the opponent. But the second foul is questionable. I personally think that it should have been an offensive foul by James, but the referee gave Curry a blocking foul."

As soon as he finished speaking, the referee blew the whistle again, announcing Curry's third foul.

This time, Curry tailgated Irving at the moment of his shot. It was a marginal ball that could be called or not, but the referee made a decisive decision.

This series of events further deepened Yuan Shiwei's dissatisfaction: "What the hell! Curry got into foul trouble so quickly. Who would believe that the referee didn't take money to favor the Cavaliers?"

however.

Zhang Lei has a different view on this. As a loyal fan of James, his position naturally leans towards the Cavaliers:
"What's wrong with the foul call for Curry's move to steal the ball from behind? As for his second foul, when James broke through and collided with Curry, it was reasonable for the referee to call for blocking. When the whistle sounded, one side had to bear the responsibility of the foul, and Curry did not stand firmly in front, but defended sideways, which was advantageous for the offense, so there was nothing wrong with the foul call."

Yuan Shiwei retorted excitedly: "Nonsense! James's shot was clearly an offensive foul!"

The two sides argued and the emotions became increasingly heated.

Zhao Zixuan couldn't help laughing as he watched the two of them arguing with each other.

He knew that Zhang Lei had bought the bet that the Cavaliers would win the championship, while Yuan Shiwei supported the Warriors, and the difference in their positions led to the argument. However, it was indeed a bit rude to argue so loudly in public.

Zhao Zixuan intervened at the right time and tried to ease the atmosphere: "Calm down, both of you. It's just a game, why get so excited? If we make a scene here, what will the foreigners around us think of us? Don't forget, we are here to enjoy the game, not to quarrel."

These words calmed Yuan Shiwei and Zhang Lei down a little, and they realized that their behavior was a bit inappropriate.

They looked at each other and smiled at the same time.

In the face of the love of basketball, small disputes seem to become less important.

After all, no matter what the referee's decision is, the final result of the game is the most crucial, and as fans, the most important thing for them is to enjoy the joy and passion brought by the game.

But soon, the referee called Curry for his fourth foul, which caused the two people who had been silent for a while to start arguing fiercely again.

"There's nothing wrong with the call. Curry did hit Love's hand just now."

Zhao Zixuan spoke up at the right time and smoothed over their dispute again.

As the game progressed, even the most unprofessional spectators could sense that the referee's penalty standards seemed to be skewed, especially when dealing with Curry, the core player of the Warriors. Not only were the whistles against him frequent and harsh, but the referee's standards did not seem to be uniform when dealing with players from both teams.

There were several times when the Cavaliers players made almost rough physical contact with Curry, but the referee chose to turn a blind eye. However, if the same action happened to the Warriors players, the referee would blow the whistle without hesitation.

This obvious double standard not only angered Yuan Shiwei, who bet heavily on the Warriors' championship, but also dissatisfied the players on the court and the fans off the court.

One of the charms of basketball games lies in their fairness and justice. When this fairness is questioned, the viewing experience and competitive spirit of the game will be greatly reduced.

Zhao Zixuan was unable to change the referee's decision. Although he really wanted to watch a fair and just finals showdown, he also understood that the NBA was ultimately a commercial competition. Since it was a commercial competition, it must be based on business as usual.

If the finals go to a seventh game, the NBA's advertising and broadcasting revenues will increase significantly.

Zhao Zixuan knew very well that in a basketball game, the referee's authority was unquestionable, even though sometimes the referee's decisions might cause controversy.

However, as a spectator, it is more important to enjoy the process of the game and appreciate the wonderful performance of the players, rather than being too concerned about every decision of the referee.

The game continued. Although Curry was affected by foul trouble, he did not give up. Instead, he focused more on the game and responded to outside doubts with practical actions.

After a brief dispute, Yuan Shiwei and Zhang Lei gradually refocused their attention on the game itself, enjoying the passion and joy that basketball brought them.

As the game progressed, everyone's mood fluctuated. Every time the Warriors showed signs of fighting back and seemed to be about to reverse the situation, the referee's whistle always sounded at an inopportune time, interrupting their hopes.

At this time, when Curry was called for a foul after a wonderful steal, Yuan Shiwei's dissatisfaction reached its peak again.

"Is this a foul? Isn't this a good steal?"

Yuan Shiwei asked in confusion and anger, obviously incredulous about the referee's decision.

Zhang Lei tried to explain it from the perspective of the rules: "Curry stole the ball from Irving, which seemed fine on the surface, but in fact, he blocked Irving's path, which is why he was called for a foul."

Although his explanation was logical, it seemed a bit far-fetched to Yuan Shiwei.

Li Yanning also joined the discussion: "But I saw that the steal was very clean, there was no obvious foul."

Her observation undoubtedly intensified Yuan Shiwei's doubts about the referee's decision.

Faced with Li Yanning's question, Zhang Lei was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to refute.

Yuan Shiwei took the opportunity to vent his dissatisfaction: "I said it was a good ball, right? Miss Yan Ning said so, isn't this a black whistle? If the referee didn't take money, do you believe it? I dare to guarantee with my character that Xiao Hua must have given the referee some special task!"

Zhang Lei heard this and laughed, "How much is your personality worth?"

Yuan Shiwei responded with a laugh and curse: "Get lost!"

Zhao Zixuan did not dwell on the referee's issue. Instead, his gaze turned to the sidelines, where Curry was sitting, who was forced to leave the court early due to foul trouble.

Seeing this scene, a trace of disappointment flashed across Zhao Zixuan's face: "It seems that what I said that day was in vain. This warrior is gone."

Li Yanning turned around with a curious look in his eyes. "Yes, you warned Curry that he would get into foul trouble, but he didn't take it seriously."

There was a hint of regret in her words, and she was obviously sorry that Curry did not take Zhao Zixuan's advice seriously.

Zhao Zixuan sighed lightly, feeling mixed emotions.

As a senior basketball fan, he knows that the players' condition and mental preparation are crucial in the game.

He had reminded Curry several times in private conversations to pay attention to controlling fouls and avoid getting into unnecessary trouble.

However, this also lies in the charm and cruelty of competitive sports. Even the top athletes cannot fully control every detail of the game.

Finally, with about 4 minutes and 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Curry was defending James' counterattack and was forced to accidentally reach out and hit the Little Emperor in the face of James' elbow attack, and was called for a foul.

This was Curry's sixth personal foul of the game, which meant he had to leave the court and could not continue to participate in the game.

For the Warriors' star player, such a penalty is undoubtedly a heavy blow.

Curry was extremely dissatisfied with the referee's decision. In an emotional state, he punched and roared to express his protest.

However, this behavior was not tolerated by the referee, and a technical foul was added instead.

Then, Curry, in a moment of losing control of his emotions, impulsively threw his mouthguard towards the Cavaliers bench. This behavior once again violated the rules of the game, and the referee added a second technical foul without hesitation.

According to NBA rules, two consecutive technical fouls will directly lead to the player being ejected from the game.

Therefore, Curry had no choice but to leave the court and return to the locker room, ending all his efforts in this game.

“Maybe this is part of the game.”

Zhao Zixuan said lightly, his tone revealing helplessness and understanding.

He knows that in the arena of competitive sports, every athlete will encounter challenges and setbacks, and sometimes even the smallest details can be the difference between victory and defeat.

Although Curry's experience is regrettable, it also indirectly shows the cruelty and uncertainty of basketball games.

However, it is these challenges and uncertainties that constitute the charm of competitive sports. They test athletes' psychological quality, teamwork and ability to adapt to adversity.

For the young Stephen Curry, although the game ended in regret, his fighting spirit and desire for victory undoubtedly left a deep impression on all fans.

With the referee's whistle, Game G6 ended!
After losing a regular season MVP star, the Warriors completely lost hope of a comeback. In the end, the Cavaliers defeated their opponents 115-101 at home, tying the score to 3-3 and successfully dragging the series into a seventh game. (End of this chapter)