The 2000 NBA Finals were played against the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers.

In the first four games of the finals, the Los Angeles Lakers won the match point with a score of 3:1.

Game 5 of the Finals was held at the Banks' Life Arena, home of the Indiana Pacers. It's a pity that Kobe Bryant didn't play well in this game, scoring only 8 points on 4-of-20 shooting.

In the end, the Los Angeles Lakers lost by more than 30 points, and the overall score was pulled to 3:2.

However, after this game, the local newspapers in Los Angeles were not more critical but full of anticipation!

Because it is widely believed that the Los Angeles Lakers lost away from home because they deliberately released water, and they wanted to go back to their home court to celebrate winning the championship!

Game 6 of the Finals will be played at the Staples Arena, home of the Lakers.

Basketball is not very popular in the United States, especially in high society, except for Michael Jordan, which is generally a contemptuous, contemptuous attitude. The passionate collision of those blacks with overly developed limbs in the stadium is difficult to arouse the pursuit of celebrities, politicians, celebrities and rich people.

Racial discrimination decades ago has developed into a cultural habit now.

The American people prefer rugby, the national sport, and even earlier, rugby banned black players, because they didn't want rugby to degenerate into the same class as basketball.

But there are exceptions to everything, and even if Hollywood sneers at the NBA, there are always one or two big stars who have a deep love for basketball.

At the front of the Staples Arena, there is a row of VIP seats, a total of 8, close to the home team's bench, just on the edge of the court, and often reach out to the players.

This seat, especially in the finals, is not something that can be bought with money at all, it is reserved for lifelong fans of the home team and people with special status.

It just so happens that the current Don belongs to a special status class.

And once you buy it, it's two seats.

Natalie appears alongside him.

"Can you really understand basketball? Don't make a joke when the game starts in a while, it's not good. Natalie whispered in Donn's ear worriedly.

Don En smiled: "Don't worry, it's just basketball, I think I was still the main point guard of the school team back then!"

"Varsity, if you were to be selected for the varsity team, would you drop out?" Natalie naturally disagreed.

Tang En was stunned for a moment, smiled slightly, and did not refute.

Natalie was right, but Don was telling the truth, but ...... That was a past life.

At this time, a burst of cheers like a volcanic eruption suddenly erupted at the scene, and the posture was as if the Lakers had won the championship.

Don and Natalie both stuck their heads in the air, thinking it was the home team that was in the show.

only to find that there is still some time before the game starts.

"Look!"

Natalie gestured to the big screen above the scene.

It turned out that the camera at the scene had captured this celebrity couple, and the intimate appearance of the two whispering on the big screen was displayed, which immediately caused cheers from the fans at the scene.

It turns out that the famous director Done Walker is also a fan of the Lakers!

When Donn and his girlfriend Natalie appeared in the VIP seat of the home team, the hearts of Lakers fans were filled with pride and happiness.

Don smiled, and together with Natalie, took off his sunglasses, stood up, and waved at the fans behind her, Natalie also showed a beautiful smile and threw a flying kiss.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the Staples Center once again set off a warm frenzy.

Before the game even started, the enthusiasm of the home team's fans had already ignited the entire Staples Stadium. In this atmosphere of enthusiasm, the Lakers won the championship at home, and it seemed that it was a matter of course.

"Hey, Director Walker, it's a real honor, it turns out that you're also a Lakers fan!"

At this moment, an old voice sounded in Donn's ears.

Don's heart moved, and he felt Natalie gently holding his arm beside him, and he understood that the Lord was coming!

That's right, this is the representative of today's Hollywood acting school - Jack Nicholson!

This old guy is 63 years old this year, with gray hair and a fat figure, but his blazing eyes and strong body are enough to show that his physical condition is very good.

Moreover, Jack Nicholson is a die-hard fan of the Lakers and was awarded the title of "Honorary Fan for Life" by the Lakers, and there are 2 seats in the VIP seats at Staples Stadium, which belong to Jack Nicholson permanently!

"Hello, Mr. Nicholson!"

Tang En hurriedly stretched out his hands and shook hands with him in the posture of a junior. As for the young lady next to Jack Nicholson...... It seems to be an actor, but Don doesn't know him. Don't look at this old man in his sixties, but in terms of private life, he is not much better than Donne.

Natalie leaned lightly and smiled and said, "Mr. Nicholson, it's been a long time, and your body is still so good." ”

Jack Nicholson is a veteran filmmaker who appreciates young, talented newcomers, especially ...... Everybody is a Lakers fan.

"Miss Portman, I haven't seen you for a few years, but you've grown taller and prettier!" Jack Nicholson quipped with a smile, "Of course, it's not easy to find a famous Hollywood boyfriend, Director Walker." ”

Natalie pursed her lips and smiled, "Mr. Nicholson, you're so polite. You're a senior, just call me Nat, just call him Don. ”

Jack Nicholson was also polite, patting Donn on the shoulder, "Well, do you think the Lakers will win?"

"Needless to say?" Donn was confident, "this is my first time watching a game in Staples, and I'm sure I'll bring good luck to the Lakers." ”

Jack Nicholson smiled: "I hope so! Hehe, in terms of strength, the two Pacers are not opponents of the Lakers, but unfortunately, in the second game of the finals, Kobe Bryant was injured, which caused his state to fluctuate." ”

Don looked indifferent, "Even if Kobe Bryant doesn't play well, we still have a big center!

Jack Nicholson laughed.

Natalie glanced at Don in some surprise, but she didn't expect him to really understand basketball.

Five minutes later, the game began, with applause, boos, and cheers.

Of course, Donn can understand basketball, but he's not a Lakers fan, and he came over today, mainly to sell well in front of Jack Nicholson, by the way...... Take a look at the performance of the "OK Set" live.

But Natalie was miserable, she wore sunglasses, she was in no interest, and every time she saw the players' bodies collide, she couldn't help but close her eyes.

It's so barbaric!

There are still protective measures in rugby, but everyone in basketball wears shorts and short sleeves, so they are not afraid of injury?

Speaking of injuries, the Lakers' second-in-command Kobe Bryant is obviously still plagued by injuries and is not in good shape, making many shots and repeatedly missing, with a shooting rate of less than 30%.

Fortunately, he succeeded in continuous strong bursts, and accumulated a lot of points by relying on free throws.

In comparison, Shaquille O'Neal is simply a giant on the court, and the Pacers' defense of O'Neal is obviously not as proficient as the Western team.

In the first two quarters of the game, O'Neal scored 18 points and 7 rebounds, leading the Lakers to a 7-point lead over the Indiana Pacers, and the championship seems to be beckoning to the Lakers!

At halftime, the atmosphere at Staples Stadium was like a carnival, and the cheerleaders of the home team danced vigorously and had extra youthful energy.

The Lakers have been away from the championship for 12 years, and for this reason, this season they spent a lot of money to poach the "Zen Master" Phil Jackson, and formed an "OK combination" that all other teams feared.

Jack Nicholson was obviously very excited, and when Phil Jackson laid out the tactics for the players, he even got up and leaned over to give a speech to the players. Downe was far away, and he could be heard encouraging the players to keep up and win championships.

It was Phil Jackson who said a few words before Jack Nicholson returned in a huff.

No way, this guy has loved the Lakers for more than 30 years, and the Lakers did not perform well in the past few years, and he clamored to buy the Lakers, and then accepted himself as the head coach and led the Lakers to win the championship.

After coming back, Jack Nicholson found that Donn and Natalie were chatting with calm faces, without the joy and excitement of the Lakers winning the championship at all, and some doubts couldn't help but rise in his heart.

"Donne, you're ......"

Jack Nicholson didn't know what to say for a while, and he could already see that Donn was not a Lakers fan. Because during the game, whether it is the Lakers or the Pacers, as long as there is a wonderful performance, he will applaud.

Seeing that he wanted to speak again, Tang En smiled slightly, "Jack, have you made a movie recently?"

Jack Nicholson realized, looked at him deeply, and said: "I participated in a movie in the first half of the year, Sean Penn's "Never Give Up", which is expected to ...... It will be released in January next year. ”

"Is there a schedule now?" Don looked at him with a smile.

Jack Nicholson's heart jumped, and he became more and more sure of what he had just thought, and he was surprised and a little admired.

No wonder this kid has achieved such outstanding achievements at such a young age, and no wonder even old guys like Coppola and Lucas praise him.

Sure enough, I know how to count etiquette!

As a matter of common sense, Donn represents the producer, and all he needs to do is send a notice to Jack Nicholson's agency.

As the most popular producer, boss, and director in Hollywood today, Donn shows the posture of a junior, obviously not a fan of the Lakers, but he ran to Staples Arena to pull relations.

This sincere attitude alone can impress everyone in Hollywood.

Jack Nicholson took a deep breath and looked calm, "Donn, I see what you mean. Tell me, what kind of role is it?"

Donn's eyes were fixed on him, "A character similar to the Joker from 'Batman', Jack Torrance from 'The Shining.'" ”

"Villain?"

Jack Nicholson glanced at Donn, silent.