Chapter 704: Fight to the End
Today, the Moda Centre is very busy in the players' tunnel. A lot of unfamiliar faces have appeared here, because today, there is a good chance that a new world champion will be born, so many NBA staff members are here to prepare.
Looking at the bustling scene in the players' tunnel, James couldn't help but think of the year before, in Miami, when the situation in the American Airlines Center was exactly the same as it is now. The difference is that it was the Heat who could win the championship at that time.
"Slow down, slow down, if this thing breaks, we'll all be finished!" At that moment, several workers carried a large box and walked to the home team's locker room.
There was no sign on the box, but James knew that there was nothing else that could be carried to the locker room except champagne.
Trail Blazers owner and former Microsoft magnate Paul Allen spent $160,000 to prepare champagne for the players, and you don't have to look at the champagne spraying like water after the players win the championship. But in fact, every bottle of champagne in their hands is expensive.
The championship atmosphere, James felt a strong championship atmosphere here. The O'Brien Cup must be somewhere in the players' tunnel at the moment, waiting for its owner to take it away.
It looks like the Trail Blazers have made today a day of celebration. They didn't plan to let the series continue, they wanted to end it all on their doorstep!
"Fuck, you haven't won yet!" looked at the scene in front of him, James couldn't help but clench his fists. Today, he's going to be the spoiler who spoils someone else's party!
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Dressed in a T-shirt emblazoned with the championship trophy and a championship cap, Catherine bounced her head toward the Moda Center. Today, in the square outside the Moda Center, the Trail Blazers have officially set up a lot of electronic large screens and temporary stages. Because later, there will be tens of thousands of fans who can't make it to the stadium to fight with the Trail Blazers outside the court.
Enthusiastic DJ performances, excited fans, and even before entering the venue, this enthusiastic atmosphere made Catherine feel adrenaline pumping.
"Hey, tell An Jie later, tell him to bring me a bottle of champagne! Their stinky boys, they can't spoil all the good champagne!" the bearded man stabbed his daughter with his elbow and smiled with a sinister eyebrow.
"Dad, are you really, don't you have enough wine at home?" Just when the father and daughter were arguing, the sharp-eyed Catherine found An Jie's parents. Catherine beckoned to the two elders, and seeing her pregnant daughter-in-law so energetic, An Jie's parents smiled even more happily.
"Oh, you can slow down, Catherine. You're in extraordinary times, and you can't be so arrogant anymore. In order to communicate with his daughter-in-law on this trip to the United States, An Jie's father learned spoken English two months in advance.
Although his current English pronunciation is still not standard, Catherine can still roughly understand the meaning even by listening and guessing.
"Hehe, it's okay, I'll protect myself. Catherine replied with a grin.
After the rendezvous, the four of them made their way through the crowd and came to the VIP passage. Today, even VIP access is crowded.
The big names and stars in various circles want to witness the birth of a new champion. Therefore, before entering the market, the Moda Center is already starry-studded.
It's not like a game anymore, it's more like the scene of a big party. Almost everyone believes that Anjie will lead the team to win the championship today! However, they don't know how much energy the Heat triumvirate, who is ignored in the corner, will burst out!
"The series isn't over yet, guys! Look outside, look! This group of guys, as if the total score has become 4-1 at this moment! I think we have to use our performance to let those guys know that today is the fifth game of the Finals, not the scene of a big party! Records are meant to be broken, we want to be the first team to come back and win the championship 3-1 in the Finals!" Spoelstra yelled in the locker room, the Filipino coach was rarely so excited as he was today.
Far from being demoralized at the moment, the Heat's players have become geared up because of external stimuli.
Do you think you've won? No, the Heat haven't surrendered yet!
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"Dwyane Wade's pull-up jumper is beautiful! Look at Wesley Matthews, his defense shouldn't be so loose! I know it's going to be a big day for the Trail Blazers. But the players also have to work hard to finish this game first!" As soon as the game began, "The Flash" Wade poured cold water on the Portland fans with a beautiful pull-up jump shot.
It was bad enough that Lillard missed the opening shot from outside the three-point line. Who knew that as soon as he came over, Wade would still be colored.
"It looks like the Heat haven't given up on resisting yet, and judging from the momentum of the opening game, the Heat are still playing with the goal of turning the tables!" Mike Brin immediately picked up Van Gundy's words, and he rarely saw a team that could play so hard when they were down 3-1.
After scoring a goal, the Trail Blazers seemed to be in a hurry. Truth be told, the series has come to this point, and the Heat have nothing to lose. On the contrary, it is the Trail Blazers who are about to win the Gold Cup, and they are under great pressure.
The impatient Lillard wanted to get the ball inside as soon as possible and let Anjie stabilize the situation first. However, his basketball had just been passed out when he was intercepted by James' big hand in the middle!
Compared to James, Lillard, a championship point guard, is still too immature. From the last game when James completely locked up Lillard, it can be seen that the gap between the two is still very huge.
Moreover, the anxious Lillard's passing intentions this time were too obvious. Seeing that the basketball was stealed, Rickard unconsciously burst into foul language.
But James will not be stopped by Rickard's displeasure, this strong and unwilling guy has been running wildly, and James who is rushing up at this moment is completely a tank armed to the teeth. As long as you are an interesting person, you will not want to stop this runaway "big truck".
James jumped one step inside the free-throw line. The muscky guy stretched his body in the air and lifted the basketball into the air. In the next second, LeBron slammed it with all his might, and the basketball was smashed into the frame!
"Trademark tomahawk slam dunk, LeBron James!It's definitely a red flag, if the Trail Blazers want to end everything in Portland, they'd better try harder!" Kenny Smith's yelling even drowned out the loud boos from the crowd, and James' slam dunk didn't win the applause of the Portland fans, but earned himself dignity.
As soon as it opened, Wade and James made a statement. Even in this series, the Heat really don't have much hope. But they will still fight to the end! Do you want the Heat team to present the championship trophy to Anjie with both hands? Don't even think about it!
"Cheer up guys, we still have 48 minutes to play! We can't lose, we can't lose today!" An Jie also saw that his teammates were a little lax and a little impatient. At this time, he has to take the lead on the field.
An Jie first shouted loudly, and then he would also use his actions to set an example for his teammates.
This time, Lillard no longer dared to pass the ball carelessly. Even in the face of Chalmers, who has been defeated several times by himself, Lillard is very cautious.
An Jie is desperately in the depths, no matter how Bosh obstructs, An Jie will use his strength and skills to squeeze out the space.
James is ready for a steal again, Anjie wants to work so hard, Lillard's passing target must still be him!
That's when Lillard started making a pass, and the basketball flew past Chalmers' scalp. James immediately moved a step and was ready to reach for a steal.
However, instead of flying towards Anjie, the basketball moved towards Iguodala's position.
"Damn!" James immediately retracted his steps and forcibly changed his center of gravity. However, even James can't be faster than basketball.
By the time James finally came back, Iguodala was already on the ball. As soon as Iguodala received the ball, he hit the ground from James' armpit. After a circle, the basketball was finally safely delivered to An Jie!
No matter how strong James is, he can't intercept all the passes from the Trail Blazers players. But he still didn't give up, and the indomitable Heat No. 6 left Iguodala and headed straight for Angel.
An Jie glanced at James with his spare eyes, knowing that someone came up to wrap up, An Jie had to be mentally prepared, so as not to be continuously stolen by James like last year.
Why is An Jie terrifying, why can he sweep the entire basketball world? Not only because An Jie's performance on the court is strong enough, but because even now, people find that An Jie's ability does not seem to be capped!
Last season, James was able to use this stealthy bag to defend Anjie. But this year, the same trick no longer works.
An Jie's ass pushed back hard, and this collision also made Bosh think that An Jie wanted to use a back slash to hit the basket.
Just when Bosh had just adjusted his weight-bearing feet to defend against An Jie, An Jie's pace suddenly changed!
I saw that this tall No. 00 turned around flexibly, and passed the top defense of Bosh in just one step. The top defense can allow an underpowered interior line to carry a violent impact, but the disadvantage is that it is not easy to change the center of gravity. If the opponent breaks through, it will be difficult for the side defending to react. AnJie took advantage of this and easily completed the breakthrough.
After turning and breaking through, James and Bosh were both blocked by Angel's sturdy back.
An Jie jumped directly under the basket, and it seemed that a powerful dunk was inevitable. Bosh jumped to his feet, but he couldn't even reach the ball.
What about James? James just stood there and watched the number 00 dunk higher and higher. The "little emperor" knew that if he reached out now, it would definitely be a foul. I'd rather give An Jie two points than give him a chance to play three.
After turning around and breaking through the vigorous pull frame, as soon as An Jie scored a goal, the entire Moda Center and the square outside the stadium burst into the screams of fans. The fans collectively pressed down with their hands, lowered their heads, and shouted in their mouths: "Salute to His Majesty the King!"
Want to spoil the Night of Champions in the City of Yellow Roses? James and Wade will have to ask the rulers if they agree!
Three not simple people, three wonderful goals. The fifth game of the finals seems to be more exciting than people think.
The championship is at the doorstep, it depends on whether An Jie can reach out and get it......