“...... Tonight, it's our night of honor! I know the people of Phillies want us to lose, and they want it to end on our home turf. But I'm going to tell them that these guys are delusional! For the glory of victory, for the sake of the fans who are still waiting for you outside the stadium despite the rain. For yourselves, and for this team. Go and fight, fight until the last moment! Let those guys in Philadelphia know who is the real overlord of the East! ”

Home team locker room at the Air Canada Centre Arena, Toronto. Raptors coach Nick. Nurse is mobilizing for the game, and there is no room for him to miss today. Because it's a win-or-home game, it's a tie-break!

When the Raptors easily advanced to the first round and ran into Jimmy. When Butler led the Philadelphia 76ers, he expected that this series would certainly not be easy. Like himself, the Philadelphia bunch is on the verge of beating the Pacers. So the two teams played back and forth in the series, and finally had to go to the step of tie-breaking.

But fortunately, the tie-break game was played on the home court of the Raptors. And the most gratifying thing for Nurse is that he has Leonard, the best player in the league.

Many people forget that this guy got the FMVP at the best team when he was 23 years old. This taciturn guy has been groomed by two great coaches, Henson and Popovich.

Nas believes that no one is better than Leonard on this field.

After Nurse's impassioned pregame speech, almost all of the Raptors players were clamoring to go out and take out the enemy from Philadelphia. But Leonard, the leader, was expressionless, as if he had no emotion.

The guy stood up silently and walked out onto the court. He knew it wasn't time to get excited.

Stepping onto the court, Leonard was greeted by an overwhelming cheer. Last summer, when Raptors basketball operations chairman Ugery traded Toronto fans' favorite star Demar. DeRozan, Ujri undoubtedly became the enemy of the people.

After all, Leonard hadn't played much all season at that time, and Toronto fans didn't know how Leonard was in shape. Moreover, Leonard is carrying a one-year expiring contract, and if Leonard pats his ass and leaves, the Raptors will lose DeRozan for nothing.

Now, however, almost all Raptors fans love the taciturn guy on the court. Ugeri made a choice that was scolded at the time, but later made the fans shout "really fragrant".

This year, the competition in the east is very cutthroat. If it weren't for Leonard, it is estimated that the Raptors would have quit the "group chat" a long time ago.

Amid the cheers of the fans, Leonard began to warm up. This season, Leonard's stats have been impressive.

During the regular season, he averaged a career-high 26.6 points per game. Previously with the Pacers, Leonard wasn't the No. 1 option on the offensive end. And under Popovich, Leonard naturally can't get an average of 18.8 shots per game.

After breaking free from Popovich this year, Leonard has skyrocketed to become one of the league's best scorers.

And entering the playoffs, Leonard's stats are even more terrifying - an average of 31.2 points per game!

In such a fierce playoff game, it is not ordinary people who can average more than 25 points per game. And Leonard's scoring statistics in the playoffs are even worse than in the regular season.

People say that if the Raptors do qualify, the Pacers won't be afraid to defend Leonard even if they take Antetokounmpo or George to defend Leonard.

While Leonard was warming up, Jimmy. Butler walked to the center circle and yelled out Leonard's name.

Leonard silently turned his head and walked over, still with no expression on his face.

"How does it feel?" Butler casually asked, and although he left the Pacers, it doesn't mean that he doesn't have a good relationship with his former teammates with the Pacers.

In fact, after experiencing the Timberwolves' two "living treasure" teammates, Jimmy. Butler cherishes his teammates who once played alongside the Pacers.

"Well, that's good." Leonard replied casually, still not much.

"You know, the boss must be watching us on TV today." Butler looked around, and he knew that Henson must be looking at them through the lens of a camera.

The 76ers and Raptors fought to tie-break, but the Pacers and Celtics settled the battle in four games. This result is in Jimmy. Butler was expected, he knew Henson's style well, and that guy was not going to leave any chances for his opponent.

"yes, he's definitely watching us."

'Whoever makes the cut, we have to face his threat. Unexpectedly, we all left the east at the beginning, but now we will all come again. Do you know? I even felt like it was a training match. From the Eastern Conference semifinals onwards, all the games were played by their own people. You can't win against him, Kawaii. And my team and I won him once. ”

"We'll talk about you if you win first, Jimmy."

"So, is that your attitude? Instead of letting the leader take one more head, let's go to the Pacers. ”

"I'll make it to the cut, Jimmy. The premise is that you have to win before we talk. ”

Leonard remained expressionless, but Jimmy. Butler felt the guy's anger.

"Well, I'll win."

Butler nodded, then turned to leave. He's right, almost one of the core members of the Eastern BIG4 team has played for the Pacers.

The Celtics are Stevens and Horford, the Raptors are Kawhi Leonard, and the 76ers are Butler himself. The players and coaches of the "Henson Department" have almost carved up the entire East. But in the end, it was the walkers who were the biggest.

Butler wanted to upset that balance, and he didn't think Leonard was ruthless enough. So no matter what, he must make the cut in person and win the Eastern Conference in person!

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"Who do you think will win? Jimmy or Kawaii? ”

In Indianapolis, in the general manager's office at the Bankers' Living Arena, Bird and Henson were closely watching the live broadcast of the tie-breaker. As Jimmy. Butler said that Henson was watching them.

"I don't know, Bird."

"Don't know?" Bird smiled, and it was hard to hear the word "don't know" from Henson's mouth.

At the start of the season, Henson thought he could sweep Celtic 4-0. As a result, the Pacers really swept the Celtics a few days ago. In Bird's mind, Henson was prescient in everything he did.

But today, in the face of the 76ers and the Raptors, Henson said he didn't know.

"I don't know because I'm not sure if Leonard will be able to carry the load. As long as he can do it, the Raptors can do it. If he can't, the 76ers win. And if Leonard wins this series......"

Henson turned his head slowly and looked at Bird, "He's going to be very, very, very scary." ”

Two hours later, 4.2 seconds into the game, the two sides were tied at 90, and the Raptors executed the final attack.

Leonard, who has scored 39 points, faced the strict defense of "The Great" Embiid, and stepped on the three-point line in the bottom corner of the right corner to shoot a difficult backward shot. Just after the small card shot, the timer goes to zero and the regular game time ends. In other words, the success of Leonard's shot will directly determine the success of the Raptors.

Henson's prediction was right, Leonard was good, and the Raptors were right. This guy, who had been expressionless all day, threw the last ball with the same expressionless face.

The ball bounced off the basket, and a sigh of regret rang out at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto! Leonard crouched on the ground, ready to accept the approval of fate.

However, basketball played a big joke on everyone! I saw the basketball bounce on the hoop, once, twice, three times, four times...... And then rolled into the basket as if reluctantly!

Lore! The Raptors defeated the 76ers 92-90 and narrowly defeated their opponents in the tie-break and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a total score of 4-3!

Leonard's last 4.3 seconds of a shot made the NBA for the first time in history to have a stunner in the tie-break! He fills the void in history!

Looking at the arena of the Air Canada Center, Henson's scalp tingled. He and Bird looked at each other, but neither of them could speak, their throats seemed to be stuck in something!

Then, Leonard stood up and let out a big breath without laughing much. Because he knows very well that it's not time to laugh yet. When he beats Henson to reach the finals, he may only be able to slightly hook the corners of his mouth.

Cold-blooded, strong, calm, and don't give up easily...... This is Leonard, who either destroys in silence or explodes in silence.

On a hot May summer day, Henson rubbed his hands to keep warm, and he felt a chill down his spine.

"We're in big trouble, big trouble, big trouble."

Big trouble, like "don't know", Bird hasn't heard Henson say that word for a long time.