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There is no answer to this question because the assumption is not valid.

But just imagine, if James leads the current Lakers to the playoffs, how far can they go?

The answer is already obvious.

That's right!

Can't get past the Universe Warriors.

Because of Vonleh's sudden madness in that series, the deployment of both sides was disrupted and the Warriors suffered heavy damage. In addition, Xue Liancheng exploded in the first game and scored 50+, catching the Warriors off guard.

Then they continued to advance and tied the score to 3:1, but the Lakers lost George.

With the return of Green, the strength of the two sides was completely unbalanced. The Lakers were tied by the Warriors for two consecutive games, which also proved that the Warriors have the power to crush withering away.

By the seventh game, everyone thought the Lakers were finished, because they had lost the right time and place, and their morale was gone, and they simply did not have the ability to shake the Warriors.

Xue Liancheng played like a god, scoring 69 points and a triple-double, beating the Warriors on the spot.

69 points!

Breaking Jordan's single-game record of 63 points in the playoffs was a shocking achievement. He truly defeated the entire Warriors lineup on his own, demonstrating the demeanor of the league's top superstar.

What if it was James?

Do you really have the ability to win the game on your own?

The answer is obvious.

It's simply impossible!

So far in his career, James' highest score in a single playoff game is only 49 points. He has not even achieved 50+. How can he overturn a team by himself?

In addition, James' two successful seasons were both in the Big Three mode, with the help of two powerful teammates, which enabled him to win the championship.

What do the Lakers have now?

There are root hairs!

True.

Clarkson, Randle, Vonleh, James Johnson, Courtney Lee and others all have certain strengths, but none of them can stand on their own, and none of them can provide continuous output.

If Xue Liancheng fails, then it will be all over and there will be no possibility of winning.

What would happen if James led them?

You can imagine it with your eyes closed!

So O'Neal's question really hit the mark, and it also made the gap between James and Xue Liancheng clear.

of course.

There may be another answer to this question.

That means the Lakers can't even make it to the playoffs.

If James sits out for more than 30 games, and the season is about to be halfway through, they are in the third-to-last position. Does James really have the blood to lead the Lakers to a comeback?

I guess after a few games back he didn't perform well, so he gave up on the season immediately?

James does not have the firm determination to lead a bottom-ranked team into the playoffs, nor does he have the ambition to prove himself.

Go forward despite difficulties and challenge all impossibilities. These things are unlikely to happen to James. This is the reality.

at this time.

Ernie Johnson smoothed things over: "There is no such thing as what if in the world. It is difficult for us to judge what will happen if James goes to another team. But what is certain is that if James and Xue Liancheng swap teams, Xue Liancheng will definitely succeed and have no problem reaching the finals. After all, he proved himself last season."

Barkley: "Yes! Assuming this thing is too boring, let's talk about this game. There is still one quarter left. What do you think the result will be?"

O'Neal looked at Barkley and smiled without saying anything.

Ernie Johnson: "The Knicks must overtake as soon as possible and then quickly widen the gap, because Xue Liancheng has not really exploded. Although he made 3 three-pointers in this game, the momentum of overwhelming the enemy has not yet been played. So if you can't widen the score and maintain a safe distance, then the Knicks will be in danger."

O'Neal: "It seems that Xue Liancheng is really terrifying. Even famous hosts change color when talking about him. This is rare in the entire history of the NBA. Who was the last player who scared people so much? Jordan?"

Barkley immediately retorted: "I'm not afraid of Jordan."

O'Neal: "You're such a tough guy."

Barkley: "I said the truth. Although I lost when we played against each other, I think it was just a lack of luck. I was not that afraid of Jordan."

O'Neal: "Jordan won six championships, two three-peat, and dominated an era. As a defeated opponent, you have no shame and are even proud of it. I think this is the biggest fear."

While the two were actively exchanging verbal attacks, the fourth quarter of the game quietly arrived.

For the Lakers, except for Clarkson replacing Courtney Lee, there is basically no major change in the lineup.

In other words, they didn't get much rest at all.

The Knicks didn't dare to act rashly and basically kept their starting lineup. After all, they were beaten 8:0 in the last adjustment, and even now, they haven't recovered.

At the beginning of the game, both sides continued the offensive rhythm of the previous quarter, with very fast transitions.

However, their efficiency also declined to varying degrees, and their touch was not as hot as in the third quarter, and basically returned to normal levels.

This may be because the physical fitness of both sides has declined.

The two sides played smoothly and the scores rose alternately.

Until the time came to 7 minutes and 06 seconds.

Randle missed the three-pointer, James got the rebound, pushed forward quickly, and switched back and forth with Oladipo. Finally, James rushed to the basket without the ball, Oladipo made a light toss, and James flew directly to the basket.

This ball became the fuse for James' explosion.

Next, James made shots from inside and outside, scoring points like crazy. In just three minutes, he made 6 of 5 shots and scored 15 points, leading the Knicks to an offensive frenzy.

The Knicks also took this opportunity to widen the score with the Lakers.

100:107, the Lakers were trailing by as many as 7 points.

The scene was also boiling at this time.

Barkley finally smiled: "James really feels like he has matured overnight. He knows how to take on the responsibility of a leader and has a strong desire to attack. With this three-pointer, his score has reached 36 points, 18 points in the final quarter, and his determination to win is undoubtedly revealed."

Ernie Johnson was also happy: "James seems to know that he needs to widen the score in advance. His offensive power is really full. As long as he keeps it up, the Knicks will be closer and closer to winning the championship."

O'Neal: "Xue Liancheng should consider taking over the game now and stop passing the ball."

Obviously.

O'Neal is anxious!

He was fortunate enough to contribute three of the 16 championship trophies in the history of the Lakers. As a veteran of the Lakers, he undoubtedly hopes that the Lakers will win the championship again.

It's like the feeling of an old father hoping his child wins a prize.

Now, the Lakers are far behind and with little time left, he naturally hopes that Xue Liancheng will step up and take over the game to create glory for the Lakers again.

Barkley: "Shaq, you got one thing wrong. Basketball is a five-player sport. You can't just shoot whenever you want. Xue Liancheng's game style is mainly about passing the ball, supplemented by offense. If you let Xue Liancheng go and play offense freely, you are disrupting his game rhythm, which may be counterproductive."

O'Neal raised his glasses and asked, "What do you want to say?"

Barkley didn't beat around the bush this time: "Xue Liancheng is very strong and has created many miracles, but facing the awakened James and the greatly improved Oladipo, he may not be able to do his best. After all, the data don't lie. In this game, Xue Liancheng took a lot of shots, 23 shots, and hit 12 of them, scoring 37 points. This is definitely a top-level performance, especially in the first half when he had a bad touch. It can be said that Xue Liancheng has given his all. In the fourth quarter, he made 5 of 3 shots and scored 10 points. His offensive power is not weak either."

Ernie Johnson agreed: "Yes! Xue Liancheng was really fierce in this game. He scored 17 points and 5 assists in the third quarter. So far in the fourth quarter, he has scored 10 points. Can you ask for more from him?"

This time it was O'Neal's turn to be speechless.

Because this is indeed true!

Xue Liancheng has played like this, and you still expect him to step up and take over the game?

What’s the difference between this and making a wish in a temple?

You know, Xue Liancheng has already scored 37 points. If he explodes again, he will be aiming for 50+!

This is the blatant super-god state.

So far in the playoffs, Xue Liancheng has only performed superbly three times. The first was in the first game against the Warriors, the second was in Game 6 against the Warriors, and the third was the comeback in Game against the Spurs.

Now you are counting on Xue Liancheng to become a god. Isn't this making things difficult for him?

Ernie Johnson: "Fortunately, there is still some game time. The other Lakers players need to step up more!"

Barkley shook his head: "My point is not that Xue Liancheng is super or that other Lakers players stand out. What I mean is that the strong performance of James and Oladipo will not give the Lakers any chance. This is the point."

In this game, Oladipo also scored 27 points and had a very hot performance, especially in the third quarter, when he played like a top star.

The James-Aaron combination scored 63 points together, accounting for more than half of the team's total score. The two took turns bombarding the Lakers, which really made them feel ashamed.

That's right!

As the game progressed, the Lakers seemed to be under pressure.

If you score, I will return one to you immediately.

The goal that you couldn't score, I could score.

The Knicks responded to every ball, you couldn't get any closer, and the feeling was strong.

Mike Brown obviously smelled the danger and immediately called a timeout to boost morale.

But the situation has not improved much.

James's form continues. After the pick-and-roll, he starts and rushes in madly for a dunk.

Obviously.

Getting closer and closer to the championship, he can almost smell it, which greatly stimulates James' dopamine. Under the passion, James' physical talents are brought into play to the maximum.

The fans at the scene were very excited.

时间还有3分47秒，湖人以100:109已经落后尼克斯9分。

There is no doubt that the fans at the scene have already vaguely seen the golden championship trophy.

on the field.

Xue Liancheng took over Randall's serve and let out a long breath.

At this moment.

He just felt his body was extremely hot, a heat that came for no reason.

He knew that this was a stress response caused by the feeling of oppression filling his heart. He already felt a mountain of pressure pressing on his shoulders.

He could even clearly feel that the entire coaching staff and even all his teammates were sending out distress signals.

They were almost trailing by double digits, and with only three minutes left, they were very close to death.

In this situation, who else can they rely on except Xue Liancheng?

Even though Xue Liancheng still had three 100% hit skills, he also felt, as Barkley said, that the pressure brought by the strong performance of James and Oladipo was surging.

After adjusting his breathing slightly, he rushed over quickly.

He must score in this round.

The first thing to do is stop the bleeding.

The second thing is to respond to James' goal.

The final goal is to keep the score difference within a controllable range.

After all, once it reaches double digits, it’s another matter.

and so.

He plans to use up a 100% skill.

of course.

First, he has to try to see if he can get in first. After all, he has the ability to predict the moment, and his feeling of the moment of attack is quite accurate.

If the feeling is strong, then save this precious golden thigh for a more critical moment.

If you don't feel well, it's not too late to activate the 100% hit skill then.

This is the thought.

He passed the ball to Clarkson and started running.

result.

What he never expected was that Clarkson, this young man, just rushed in with the ball and was surrounded by a group of people.

Mistake on the spot!

Xue Liancheng was completely numb.

But he had no time to vent his anger and retreated quickly.

But James seemed to have eaten a blood pack, his whole body was full of strength, he rushed very fiercely, and soon cooperated with Oladipo, made an air relay, and successfully shot the ball.

100:111, the Lakers are behind by 11 points.

This ball is really fatal.

The excitement at the scene became even more heated.

Barkley exclaimed: "James is really too fast and jumps too high. You can't defend him at all. With this shot, the difference between the two sides has reached 11 points. The Lakers are really in danger this time."

Ernie Johnson: "This is also James' 40th point. Tonight belongs to James, 22 points in the final quarter. If the Knicks successfully defend their title, James will be embraced by New York and he will perfectly wash away all the shame."

O'Neal was the only one who was not happy. He scolded Clarkson: "This kid is really out of his mind! In this crucial ball, you didn't let Xue Liancheng finish it, but you actually didn't even cooperate with him and just rushed in. I don't know what you were thinking?"

Ernie Johnson: "He might have been trying to make a pass, but the Knicks seemed to have figured it out."

Barkley smiled and said, "Look at Xue Liancheng, his face has turned green. Obviously, he is really angry about Clarkson's behavior."

Ernie Johnson: "How can I not be angry? There are only three minutes left to compete for the championship, and you make such a low-level mistake. If it were you, you would probably explode with anger."