NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 255 Tie-break!

The female reporter who interviewed Xue Liancheng after the game actually ran to James and handed over the original words of Chang Zai walking by the river.

Finally, he asked: "Do you have any response to this?"

James subconsciously widened his eyes and yelled: "It's unreasonable. Isn't it normal to have some movements when playing basketball? I..."

As soon as the words came out, he immediately realized that he had lost his temper, and then quickly changed his words, "I mean, I feel very sorry for Marc Gasol's injury. It's very regrettable. I really couldn't stop the car at that time, and I couldn't stop the car." I don’t want this to happen…”

His tone softened a lot, and he kept shaking his head and said with a look of shame: "Here I would like to sincerely apologize to Marc Gasol. I hope he recovers soon and can compete with me again on the court. I like playing with him." compete."

After another pause, he said: "As for Xue's attitude, I understand it very well. If a teammate who is fighting with us is injured, everyone will be angry. I will not blame him for condemning me, but I want to declare here that all this is true It was an accident, and I didn’t want this to happen.”

Apart from the hurried choking at the beginning, this response was really well-founded and comprehensive.

You can't find anything wrong with it.

Reporter: "LeBron, I have always had a question in my mind. Do you regard Xue Liancheng as a competitor or an old enemy?"

James grinned: "Old enemy? If you want to say that Dwayne is more convincing, after all, we entered the league together, we once fought as opponents in the division, and now we meet again in the Eastern Conference finals, as if it was fate or God's arrangement. .”

The implication is: Xue Liancheng? What the hell? Also worthy of being his nemesis?

Reporter: "But he has never lost a match against you this season, and he is about to fulfill the bold words he once made, such as beating you, or winning four games in a row to create a new historical miracle."

This time.

James's face changed suddenly.

Xue Liancheng threatened to blow him up, which was definitely the untouchable bottom line in his heart.

why?

Because the two have met so many times this season, he has always been at a disadvantage regardless of personal data or team success.

wrong……

It was the data that was at a disadvantage across the board. The two had met so many times, and he had not won a single one.

To put it bluntly: He was really blown away!

My brains were all smashed.

Everyone found Xue Liancheng's bold words ridiculous at the beginning, but now it has become an ironclad fact. He is the number one player in the league, but he was held down and beaten by Xue Liancheng, a rookie, and was unable to move.

Now that reporters are asking him this, isn't it just poking his heart and lungs?

James' whole face turned cold: "He won't have the slightest chance. In the next game, everything will be over."

The reporter blinked and said weakly: "If I remember correctly, you said the same thing in the last game."

James blushed and felt embarrassed, but he still managed to hold on and said, "Then let's wait and see."

Done.

Leave quickly...

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That night.

Various media once again used the title of Heat vs. Cavaliers to detonate the entire basketball world.

The reports are mixed.

It was shocking that the Cavaliers lost so completely in Game 6.

Some people denounced Love as a pseudo-giant.

There are also those who marvel at Xue Liancheng's continuous super performance.

Some also lamented that Xue Liancheng's bold words were about to come true.

There are also reports of Gasol's injury.

There were also reports that Xue Liancheng satirized James after the game.

But the most popular topic was the tiebreaker between the Heat and the Cavaliers, which went straight to the top of the hot search list.

The topic of the tiebreaker is divided into two branches of discussion.

One of them is to analyze how much chance the Heat have of winning after losing Gasol.What kind of energy will James burst out?Can Xue Liancheng continue his magic?

A total of 103 columnists and famous commentators made predictions for the tiebreaker.

The 78ers predict that the Cavaliers will eventually advance, and the Cavaliers will avoid being nailed to the pillar of shame.

Their reasons are very clear, and they can be summed up in four points.

First, Gasol, as the third giant of the Miami Heat, has an extremely huge impact on the Heat on both offense and defense, especially the defensive end.

There is no doubt that Gasol is the core of the Heat's defense, playing a decisive role in protecting the frame and assisting in defense.

Without Gasol, the Heat's defense will collapse and they will no longer be able to build an iron wall.

Second, without the barrier of Gasol, the problem of containing James will be on the table.

How to deal with it?

There is no answer.

And once James breaks out, how will the Heat respond?

Third, Gasol's injury will demoralize Miami.

With the Heat trailing 0:3, they chased three games in a row and were about to beat the Cavaliers to death in one go.

But Gasol's injury cut off that breath.

The above three reasons are why these 78 reporters and media people believe that the Cavaliers can advance.

Fourth, no team in history has been able to win four games in a row and advance to the next round when trailing 0:3. This is fate.

It can also be said to be clear evidence.

Gasol's injury seemed to be predetermined.

of course.

The last reason is completely baseless. It's just that the die-hards can't accept that a team can create new history, so they talk about fatalism.

The remaining 25 people believe that the Heat can create miracles and create a new history.

The reason is simple.

First, Xue Liancheng is the most important player in Miami. His presence keeps the Heat's offense at the top. As long as the Heat show their corresponding strength, they will have this opportunity.

Second, Wade has also proven this season that he is strong and capable of taking on big responsibilities. Under his firepower, Xue Liancheng can be more relaxed. Even without Gasol, the strength of the two guns in the backcourt is enough to let other teams be terrified.

Third, from the regular season to the playoffs, the Cavaliers have never found a way to defend Xue Liancheng and cannot contain Xue Liancheng's firepower output. It will not be easy for the Cavaliers to defeat the Heat.

This is why they are optimistic about the Heat.

They are also well-founded, but overall, they are not as convincing as those supporting the Cavaliers.

In addition to analyzing the strength of both sides and predicting the outcome of the tie-break.

There is another topic that is even more eye-catching.

That is, if the Cavaliers are eliminated in the tiebreaker, James will officially hand over the No. 1 scepter in the league.

That is the grudge match between Xue Liancheng and James.

Many people think this idea is crazy.

But upon closer inspection, it suddenly emerged that James' position as the league's number one player is not unshakable.

At least the emergence of Xue Liancheng this season has posed a huge threat to James' status as the number one player in the league.

As we all know, since winning two consecutive championship trophies in the 11-12 and 12-13 seasons, James has taken over the scepter of Kobe Bryant and become the new face of the league.

In four seasons with the Heat, he reached the Finals four times, won two regular season MVPs, two championships, and two Finals MVPs. This series of honors helped James reach the top without any objection.

But this season, many super new stars have emerged, such as Curry, Harden, Westbrook and others.

The most dazzling one among them is undoubtedly Xue Liancheng.

As this season's MVP, his appearance has a strong impact on James.

First of all, when James left Miami, everyone looked down on the Heat and felt that the Heat were finished for this season. Let alone competing for the championship, even making the playoffs was a big question mark.

Because of the disastrous defeat against the Spurs in the Finals in the 13-14 season, everyone believed that Wade and Bosh were holding back, leaving James alone.

Once James leaves, leaving two trash in Miami, what else can the Heat do?

result.

The emergence of Xue Liancheng actually allowed the Heat to continue to advance rapidly. At the end of the season, they reached the best record in team history of 67 wins.

This gave James a heavy blow.

Xue Liancheng replaced James in the Heat's position, and the Heat's record is better. How to explain this?

Didn’t you say that James is the best in the league? Is it irreplaceable?

It’s not that Wade and Bosh are trash, why don’t they look so trash?

The number one player in the league left, but was led by his replacement to achieve the best record. This is illogical!

Completely round and never come back.

And this is just the first fire.

Then came the second fire. Throughout the entire season, the Heat killed the Cavaliers four times in the regular season.

The Big Three formed by the first player in your league actually lost to their old team 4 times and failed to win once.

And the Christmas War was an extremely tragic defeat.

You say Wade and Bosh are rubbish, that doesn't make sense!

You said you are the first in the league?

result.

You can't even beat your replacement Xue Liancheng, do you really deserve it?

Xue Liancheng led the team to kill James four times and led the Cavaliers of the Big Three. This was the second impact on James' league leader.

If you say that the regular season is not convincing, then when they meet in the Eastern Conference finals, without Xue Liancheng, your Cavaliers won 3 games in a row.

As a result, Xue Liancheng came back, and you were beaten three times in a row, forcing you into a tiebreaker.

Are you, the number one player in the league, a bit weak?

And if James still loses in the tiebreaker, it will be equivalent to a victory.

With a 3-game lead, our own lineup intact, and the Heat's three giants missing to varying degrees, losing the series doesn't explain the problem?

Your status as the number one player in the James League is officially in jeopardy.

When people mention the number one player in the league, James is no longer the only option.

Let 3 chase 4, becoming the first team in history to lead 3 games in a series and then be overturned. What a shame. Do you still have the nerve to say that you are the best in the league?

It's simply unconvincing to say it.

so.

The tiebreaker can be regarded as the No. 1 handover battle in the league.

of course.

Xue Liancheng may not be qualified to reach the top. After all, in the first season, he is still far from the level of dominating the league.

But it can be a strong contender.

This means that the alliance has officially entered the era of hegemony among the gods.

<divclass="contentadv">Xue Liancheng, James, Durant, Curry, Harden and others will all become candidates for the league's appearance.

Whoever can rule others during this period can ascend to the throne and become a king.

That's what this tie-break is about.

The premise is that the Heat win.

If James wins, it will be a different situation.

After reaching the Finals for five consecutive years, changing teams and still dominating the Eastern Conference is enough to make James even more popular.

The status of the number one player in the league is even more unbreakable.

This argument has been supported by many people.

If the Heat win, it means that all the achievements, honors, fame, and status that James has achieved in the past four years with the Heat are not yours.

It was Wade and Bosh who elevated you to the position of No. 1 in the league.

The Cavaliers won, then James finally broke all the doubts this season and successfully proved himself.

And amid this turbulence, the tiebreaker came.

AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami.

The Heat are all geared up and making final preparations.

Appearance ceremony.

When Xue Liancheng walked out of the light, an unprecedented roar erupted.

That kind of momentum seemed to be welcoming their king.

Although the public generally dislikes them, they have inexplicable confidence in Xue Liancheng.

And when James ran out, it was the other extreme. The boos came all over the place and lasted for a long time.

The Heat started with Batum replacing Gasol, but Spoelstra followed Xue Liancheng's suggestion and resolutely used the five-small lineup.

Point guard Xue Liancheng, shooting guard Wade, small forward Batum, power forward PJ Tucker, and center Ibaka.

The Cavaliers' starting lineup remains unchanged, with point guard Irving, shooting guard Shumpert, small forward James, power forward Love, and center Mozgov.

This is a completely conventional lineup.

Before the game starts.

Spoelstra summoned the players for the last time: "This is the tiebreaker. Everyone, listen to me. Every round, every ball, you must try your best to fight for it. I don't want you to have any regrets, and I believe you don't want to have any regrets for yourself either." , we are just one step away from reaching the finals.”

Everyone replied loudly: "Understood!"

Sibo nodded slightly. Although his expression was not obvious, it still made people clearly feel his urgent state of mind at this time.

If he didn't have any ideas when he was 0:3 behind, of course he didn't dare to think about it.

So now, the door to the finals has been opened, and they are just short of the finishing touch.

How could he not want to win?

He desperately wants to win the game, not just to get a ticket to the finals.

The most important thing is that the opponent is James' team, the team led by the superstar who once forced the palace to fire him.

It would be such a satisfying thing if you could defeat your opponent.

Ok……

There is nothing more satisfying than that coach you once looked down upon leading the team and knocking you out.

Wade, who usually said nothing, also spoke at this time, "Let me add something, if anyone feels tired, then take a rest and don't let me take a walk on the court. Do you understand me?"

Everyone looked solemn and responded: "Listen clearly."

the end.

Everyone subconsciously focused their attention on Xue Liancheng.

Everyone was waiting for Xue Liancheng to speak, or in other words, for Xue Liancheng's declaration.

But Xue Liancheng didn't say a word, just stretched out his hand.

Everyone jumped on it consciously.

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

The game officially begins.

jump ball.

After all, Ibaka was still a little shorter and failed to win the jump.

The Cavaliers attack first.

After Irving pushed it over, he handed it to James immediately.

James seemed to be pacing back and forth nonchalantly, then suddenly dribbled in reverse.

Sinking shoulders.

Press down to start.

The steps he took were like hot wheels, and he rushed into the penalty area in two or three steps.

Then facing two Ibakas to help defend, James made a slight sideways adjustment and got rid of Ibaka.

Then, he pushed Batum hard on him.

It's really hard enough.

It hit him so hard.

Batum's physical qualities, including height, weight, jumping, explosive power, impact, etc., are simply not comparable to James.

As soon as the two collided in the air, Batum was directly pushed out.

James paused in the air for a moment before taking action.

It slipped around the edge of the basket and finally entered the frame obediently.

Got 2 points.

Xue Liancheng saw this and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Knew it!

Without the barrier of Gasol, James really became violent.

It was effortless to rush in, and it seemed easy to take action during the confrontation.

This kind of physical talent that Chang Tai has is truly terrifying.

But he knows that any action will consume some energy. With James's style of play, it won't take long for him to lose his physical energy seriously.

By then, it would be James' turn to cry.

Off-site attack and defense.

Xue Liancheng pushed the ball over.

When he reached the top of the arc, he just waved for Ibaka to pick and roll, when the double team came.

Ok?

He was slightly surprised. After so many games in the regular season and even the playoffs, Blatt basically implemented a defensive strategy of cutting off his passing routes.

result.

In the crucial tiebreaker, Blatter actually used a double-team tactic against him.

It's really unexpected.

But surprise was unexpected, he reacted quickly and immediately gave the ball to Ibaka who came up.

Then he swayed back and forth and suddenly ran inside.

Shumpert was very smart. He stood on defense early and kept a certain distance. Therefore, even if Xue Liancheng feinted and then inserted, he could not get rid of Shumpert.

of course.

Xue Liancheng still has the ability to predict things after all.

Another turn when approaching Ibaka.

Taking advantage of Shumpert's failure to catch up immediately, he caught the ball, turned around, and accelerated inward.

And this time.

The double team comes again.

It seemed... that the knights were very determined to attack him.

but.

Xue Liancheng suddenly turned his hand and threw it back.

Then he took the opportunity to lift it up and block Love's way.

Ibaka followed up and directly faced Shumpert to complete the dunk.

The scene immediately became excited.

Everyone was activated by this goal, and the spectators in the stands were even so excited that they cursed.

But for Xue Liancheng, this is nothing to be happy about.

The Cavaliers are now implementing a pincer strategy against him, which means that he has become the target of the opponent.

So……

What he needs to think about is how to open up the opponent's gap and let them plummet.

As for the previous crazy scoring mode, it needs to be put away.

If you choose to act recklessly in a pinch and are constantly being consumed, you are making fun of the team's victory.

Although he is competitive, he doesn't care much about how many points he scores.

just now……

Killing Cleveland and nailing James to the pillar of shame is his ultimate goal.