NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 245 Uneasiness begins to grow

Xue Liancheng's bold words soon exploded on Twitter.

Let 3 chase 4?

Four games in a row?

Conclusive?

Full of confidence?

If it were an average player, it would naturally not cause any reaction.

Even if it is an All-Star of Butler's level, everyone may laugh it off.

But who said this?

Xue Liancheng!

A super new star who won the regular season MVP in his rookie season!

The best member of the team!

All-star vote king!

He scored 60+ points in his rookie season!

A top star with 23+10+5!

If you say so, can the portions be the same?

There is no doubt that nature is different.

Everyone was shocked by Xue Liancheng's arrogance.

Are you really so confident that you can win four games in a row when trailing 0:3, breaking history?

this moment.

Some hesitated, some wavered.

But most of them are still sarcastic and sarcastic, waiting to see the joke.

Some even call it a clown performance.

The reporters were not idle either and quickly rushed to the door of the Cavaliers' locker room to block people.

The first person to interview was JR Smith.

Reporter: "Xue Liancheng promised that he is confident to create a miracle and break the history of being 0:3 behind. What do you want to say about this?"

After JR Smith heard the reporter's question, his first reaction was to laugh out loud: "Ha! Did he really say that?"

The reporter nodded: "Yes."

JR Smith: "You should ask him if he got too high last night."

……

Next is Owen.

Reporter: "Xue Liancheng made a bold statement that he would complete a comeback even though he was 0:3 behind. What do you have to say about this?"

Owen replied seriously and firmly: "I will not agree."

……

Next is Love.

Reporter: "What do you think of Xue Liancheng's remarks?"

Love: "Obviously, he was a little overconfident. We are not soft persimmons."

……

Finally, there is James.

Reporter: "LeBron, Xue Liancheng threatened to make history and win four consecutive games to enter the finals. What do you want to say about his bold words?"

James seemed to be in a good mood and replied with a smile: "I suggest that he should think about tomorrow night's game instead of shouting at us, which is meaningless."

Reporter: "So, are you worried?"

James: "Man, this is the funniest joke I've heard all year."

Reporter: "In other words, you are 100% confident that you will eliminate the Heat?"

James: "There is no doubt that we are only one step away from the final step, but we will not relax because I know that Dwyane and Gasol are both very good players."

Reporter: "So LeBron, what do you think about the league punishing referees?"

James: "I feel incredible, this is not the league I know."

Reporter: “You mean, there’s nothing wrong with the referee’s decision?”

James immediately shied away: "This is something that the Referees Association should study."

Reporter: "The league punished referees and made reforms in the penalty system. Many people said that Xue Liancheng used his personal influence to make huge contributions. Do you agree?"

James's smile has gradually disappeared: "I am just a player. Playing basketball well is my job. As for the reform of the penalty system, that is a matter for the league."

Reporter: "Xue Liancheng only responded with his comeback after the league punished the referee. This timing is very delicate. The outside world said that the league gave in to Xue Liancheng. What do you think of this?"

James said solemnly: "As I said just now, it is my job to play well in the game. As for other things, I will not comment."

The reporter also wanted to ask: "..."

But he was rudely interrupted by James: "Okay, I'm going to practice more now, that's it."

As recognized as the number one player in the league, he has never accomplished such a feat of making the league surrender, yet reporters kept asking.

It felt like someone was feeding shit into his mouth.

nausea!

stench!

……

James' words were edited by reporters into "James: Xue Liancheng's bold statement is the funniest joke of the year"

Extremely insulting.

The responses from other Cavaliers players also quickly reached the ears of the Heat generals, and others were filled with indignation.

Xue Liancheng had no reaction to this.

He has experienced no matter how strong the storm is, and this small storm is nothing to him.

The responses of the Cavaliers players, including James' taunting, are all normal things. What is there to make a fuss about?

after all……

Pregame chatter is an NBA tradition.

……

……

5 month 26 number.

Quicken Loans Center in Cleveland.

The fourth game between the Heat and the Cavaliers will proceed as scheduled.

When Xue Liancheng came on the stage, he also enjoyed the treatment of being booed by the audience.

this moment.

He finally understood James's mood.

Surrounded by the abuse, it was indeed a bit overwhelming.

But it doesn't seem that bad.

He even enjoyed it a little bit.

Thinking about it from another angle, being booed by the audience means that everyone in this arena is afraid of him.

Isn't this something to be proud of?

There are not many players in the NBA who have such treatment on the road.

Both sides are already gearing up during the warm-up phase.

The Cavaliers' determination is extremely firm, that is, to win the game at home and advance to the finals on Xue Liancheng's head.

They need to prove to everyone that even the Heat as a whole can still only serve as their stepping stone. They are the strongest team in the Eastern Conference.

of course.

The most important thing is that only by winning and advancing can you feel completely at ease.

Once this game is lost, it's time to return to the American Airlines Center in Miami.

It's hard to say what their chances of winning are on the road.

And if you lose two games in a row, the situation becomes a little bit more subtle.

The big score is 2:3, what is this concept?

The concept of endless possibilities.

Thinking about it from another angle, it is equivalent to being almost on the same starting line. It is not certain who will live and who will die.

Another point is that losing two games in a row will have a huge impact on their morale. On the contrary, the Heat are full of momentum and must be determined to go all out.

If they can't finish in Game 6.

Then you are really going to die.

Tie-break?

It's no different than stepping into hell with half a foot.

and so.

This fourth game is the best opportunity for the Cavaliers to end the series. It can even be described as the right time, right place and right people.

Let’s talk about weather first.

They have won three games in a row, their momentum is high, their morale is high, they are in good condition, and their psychological advantage is extremely huge.

Second.

They are playing at home, which is a 100% advantageous location. There is a home whistle and fans cheering and cheering, which can give them a three-point boost.

Finally, there is harmony.

Xue Liancheng had a truce for nearly a week, no... plus the previous four days, it would be ten days.

The battle formation has been sparse for a long time.

In addition, Xue Liancheng has not yet figured out their defense and strategy.

They could take advantage of the fact that Xue Liancheng was unfamiliar, unaccustomed, and uncomfortable to win the game in one fell swoop without giving Xue Liancheng any time to react.

With these three major advantages combined, isn't this fourth game an excellent opportunity to advance?

As for the Heat, there is nothing to say, life or death.

I risked my life and fought with my back against the odds.

It's that simple.

This game is highly anticipated.

The TNT team gathered again for a national live broadcast.

Ernie Johnson: "Now let's take a look at the starting lineup of both sides. The Heat's starting lineup remains unchanged, with Xue Liancheng, Wade, PJ Tucker, Ibaka, and Gasol."

"The Cavaliers' starting lineup is also Irving, J.R. Smith, James, Love, and Mozgov."

"The collision between the Big Three and the Big Three, both sides are complete. This game must be a battle between dragons and tigers. It can be foreseen to be brutal. Let's wait and see."

The game starts soon.

<divclass="contentadv">Gasol and Mozgov jumped the ball in the middle circle.

In the end Gasol was better.

The Heat's first attack.

When Xue Liancheng got the ball, a long-lost feeling arose in his heart.

The ball in his hand was jumping and dancing like an elf.

Wade and others seemed to sense Xue Liancheng's excitement, and they all consciously stepped aside to open up the space.

Even Gasol Jr. mentioned the corner.

The formation seemed to say: Welcome back.

Xue Liancheng didn't give in either.

On the first ball, he wanted to attack it himself.

Facing James's open arms like an eagle pounces on a chicken

Xue Liancheng adjusted the rhythm.

Stab step in front of the body.

Pull back.

Then step forward and press in the same direction.

Seeing James' center of gravity completely shifted.

Xue Liancheng turned around and strode over from the other side.

Now his breakthrough skills and level are no longer the same.

James is still stuck on his previous impression of Xue Liancheng.

This caused him to be directly left behind by Xue Liancheng.

By the time he reacted, he was already almost one position behind.

When chasing after him, Xue Liancheng had already jumped up to face Love, changing hands to wipe the basket.

He wanted to catch up and block the shot, but it was already too late.

Love is blocking him.

I could only watch helplessly as Xue Liancheng made a layup and scored the first blood.

Xue Liancheng's goal looked relaxed and happy, with a set of movements flowing smoothly.

That inspired the rest of the Heat.

They all roared and roared.

The reason they were so excited wasn't celebrating a goal.

But Xue Liancheng's goal gave them a shot in the arm.

The oppressive feeling of the return of the king made them very excited.

O'Neal lamented: "Xue Liancheng seems to have a better rhythm, and it is very easy to break through. I remember the regular season live broadcast, when Xue Liancheng faced James, he had to call a pick-and-roll. Now... even the pick-and-roll is omitted. .”

Buckley: "Xue Liancheng does seem to have become stronger. I don't know if this is an illusion."

A player's progress or decline happens unconsciously.

It is quite rare to become stronger like this that is visible to the naked eye.

Especially for top players, it is not easy to complete evolution while already standing on the ceiling.

Ernie Johnson: "You all seem to have forgotten one thing. Xue Liancheng is just a rookie. This is the first season of his career. Isn't it normal for him to continue to improve?"

Say this.

O'Neal and Barkley were in a trance.

Yeah!

Xue Liancheng is just a rookie.

But in their impression, Xue Liancheng has already entered the ranks of top stars, giving people the illusion that he has been around for many years.

The huge difference between the two led to a sense of confusion. They were surprised to see Xue Liancheng visibly getting stronger.

Look back.

The Cavaliers attack.

James and Irving engaged in a pick-and-roll.

This move worked wonders in the playoffs and is also their invincible trick.

only.

This time, it failed.

When James and Irving were in the pick-and-roll, Wade and P.J. Tucker switched defenses without hesitation.

Even though Wade is only 193cm, his effectiveness in defending James is also very good.

Especially after the two became teammates, he seemed to be able to discern any motivations and details of James in advance.

Coupled with Ibaka's help from the side, James can be directly suppressed.

What's more, there's a little Gasol waiting inside.

James can't break in, let alone rush, so the effect of the pick-and-roll is naturally gone.

The ball can only be released early.

Love was in a semi-open position, and he didn't know if it was because he was under too much pressure to advance, so he didn't dare to shoot.

then.

The ball was passed around.

In the end, it was JR Smith who finished the game with a half-shot shot.

result.

not at all.

O'Neal commented: "Xue Liancheng's comeback not only has an impact on the offensive end, but also boosts morale on the defensive end. The Heat's defense speed feels faster and more fierce."

Barkley echoed: "Indeed, this is the role of a leader. Xue Liancheng's return has increased the Heat's confidence and brought confidence to everyone. Their enthusiasm is obviously higher, and their concentration has been raised to a higher level. "

These things are invisible, but people watching the game can clearly perceive them.

Off-site attack and defense.

Xue Liancheng held the ball and pushed for a fast break.

All members of the Heat were involved and the speed of sprinting forward was very ferocious.

That enthusiasm is completely different from the previous three games they lost.

why?

Because the defensive counterattacks and fast breaks in the previous three games were just random shots.

Whoever holds the ball will press forward and end up diving into the crowd, or force the ball.

There is no such thing as Xue Liancheng's ability to seize the moment, see the overall situation, and accurately deliver the shells in a hurry, allowing them to score easily.

And now.

Xue Liancheng is back.

They knew that Xue Liancheng would definitely pass the ball, and he passed it to them at a very good time.

really.

When Ibaka was about to take a step down to the free throw line, the ball came.

At this moment.

Everyone's attention was on Xue Liancheng.

and so.

Ibaka caught the ball and took off, almost flat.

There was no decent obstruction, so he went straight to the frame and dunked.

It gives people the illusion of a god descending to earth, completely unstoppable.

This is the credit of Xue Liancheng's timing of passing the ball.

It is also a reflection of the ultimate understanding of teammates.

Catching the ball at the free throw line is a perfect position for Ibaka, a post player with his height, weight, wingspan, excellent athleticism and explosiveness.

When rushing into the frame, like James, it has a powerful and unstoppable effect.

Xue Liancheng not only attracted attention, but also opened a way for Ibaka to run around.

O'Neal once again lamented: "After Xue Liancheng came back, the Heat's offense has indeed improved by more than one level. Their offense has become methodical, sharp and compelling, especially the fast break. The improvement is too obvious."

Barkley: "So, Frank of "FOX Sports" didn't make it up. He still understands football, but predicting that the Heat will lose four games in a row is a bit too much."

Ernie Johnson instantly caught the breaking point and asked quickly, "You don't think the Heat can win four games in a row?"

Barkley: "No normal person would think that the Heat can break history and complete a comeback from a 0:3 deficit, right?"

O'Neill said weakly: "I feel like you are scolding me..."

Barkley was shocked, "You don't think that Xue Liancheng can really lead the team to win four games in a row, do you?"

O'Neal: "Well... I can only say there is a chance."

Barkley: "Come on, this is a team led by LeBron, and there are two giants, Irving and Love. If the Cavaliers are really successful, then they will be nailed to the pillar of shame. Do you think it is possible? ?”

Ernie Johnson also said: "Indeed, with James' state in these games, the Heat have little chance."

O'Neal has a different view: "After the three games against the Heat, James' statistics are indeed very good, averaging 26.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, and shooting 46% from the field. However, the real situation is not as good as you see. , the Heat lineup's restraint on James is very obvious."

After a pause, he continued, "In these three games, the Heat's attack on James was still very fierce. His performance during the team's battle with the Heat was actually not good. I checked the data. In the first three quarters, At that time, James' shooting percentage was only 40.5%, and the efficiency cannot be complimented. The reason why his overall data looks very good is because after the team took a large lead, James showed his performance and almost never encountered too many obstacles when rushing to the basket. With great resistance, the hit rate increased to 46%."

Barkley: "Hey...when did you, the fat guy, become so professional and still check the data? But...even if what you said is true, it is impossible for the Heat to win four games in a row, because the Heat can't Make the slightest mistake, and as long as the Cavaliers have an outburst, or even Irving or Love are in peak condition, the Heat will be in danger. You know... James is not the only one on the Cavaliers!"

O'Neal smiled bitterly, "That's why I said it's possible. If the Heat want to win four games in a row, they need strength, more luck, and a little bit of God's grace. And they definitely have the strength. Now they just need a little luck and God's favor." .”

And while they were talking.

Xue Liancheng once again completed a defensive counterattack, and scored a chasing three-pointer in the previous round.

The 9:0 start seemed to verify O'Neal's words.

There is no doubt about the strength of the Heat as a whole.

The knight was immediately stopped.

The fans at the scene stared at Xue Liancheng who was coming off the field. Apart from the burning anger, the rest was helpless and pitiful...

at the same time.

An uneasy factor began to grow in their hearts, constantly invading their bodies and minds.

Judging from the current situation, it doesn’t look good!