The 16-year finals are considered to be a rare strong dialogue in history, and the identities of the two teams are really special enough that they can even be called the most popular historical teams. When such two teams meet each other, the attention and ratings that can be aroused can be imagined. The first two games of the finals took place at the Staples Center, and it was a rather scorching match, and according to relevant media statistics, the ratings of the first and second games reached an all-time high and were on the rise. It is not difficult to imagine that in the third and fourth games in the future, the enthusiasm of fans around the world will be even higher.

In the past, the Lakers and Cavaliers may not be called rivals, but after this year's Finals, the fate of the two teams cannot be changed. The Cavaliers and Lakers met twice in the Finals, while James and Kobe Bryant met for the third time in a row in the Finals. All this is the most powerful evidence that they have established themselves as old enemies. Rivals are a sign of grievances between the two sides, and at some point, emotions are naturally brought to the game, and collisions and frictions are common. In the first two games of the Finals, the intensity of the game between the Lakers and the Cavaliers was historic, the scene was hot, and the friction between the players was frequent. However, the referee kept the players' emotions in check, as evidenced by the 24 technical fouls in the two games.

At this time, the third game of the game is about to be held, and the Cavaliers sitting at home carry the mission of history with a 0:2 disadvantage, so it is imminent to pull back one. Considering the strength of the Lakers and the terrible dominance they have shown this season, the Cavaliers will not be able to take their opponents and win the game to get a respite unless they can play tougher and more threatening.

Under such circumstances, it is not difficult to imagine how hot the third battle will be. Many people think that the Lakers will definitely not be treated well when they come to the Quick Loan Center, and that the Cavaliers' defense will definitely be full of gunpowder in order to win, so it is inevitable that there will be more friction in the game, which may turn into a clash between players, and the collision between the leaders of the two sides will also reach an extremely high level.

Fans' expectations for the game reached a commanding height, and the third game was hyped as the "decisive game" of the finals. Almost everyone believes that if the Lakers can win Game 3, then the Cavaliers will definitely be demoralized, and the final winner of the Finals will not be difficult to determine.

After the second battle, the third game is undoubtedly the essence of the finals, after all, it is the belief of both sides to fight for this victory.

Conflict, decisive battle, fate, gunpowder...... And so on, this series of words has become the adjectives of the third game, as if, the game that happened in the quick loan center can also be said to be a great test for the referee, and every penalty they blow may be able to affect the inner emotions of fans on both sides, which is indeed a very difficult task.

Obviously, the referee for this most crucial game is extremely important. As expected, the league decided on the referee for the third game of the finals, and Crawford and other three historical referees jointly blew the ball. In an interview with ESPN, Crawford also showed his iron-clad face and asked all players, including the sideline staff and coaching staff, to be honest.

Crawford's remarks became the focus of the pre-World War III period, and there was a heated discussion in society, and given his character, no one thought he was joking, because he really dared to do so. You know, in '07, Crawford blew a technical foul on Duncan's laughter, which is considered an unsolved mystery in NBA history.

Therefore, in this game, the league put a referee like Crawford who enforces the law fairly but has a strange temper on the field, which is also a big constraint on the players. However, what is also worrying is whether Crawford will not be able to withstand the pressure of blowing the penalty and create another historical unsolved case?

The biggest focus of the third game of the finals is actually on the players, Love and Owen are the most talked about, and the performance of the two is not particularly strong, which puts James under great pressure alone. Therefore, at the end of the two games, the Cavaliers fell behind 0:2, and also pointed out the key to the Cavaliers' desire to win in the third game. Because even though the Cavaliers have the advantage of playing at home, the performance of Love and Irving is the most crucial, and then what kind of defense the Cavaliers can play.

"Defense wins championships!"

It's one of the NBA's most admired quotes, and it turns out that to be the best, you have to have a very good defensive foundation. In today's NBA, the Cavaliers and Lakers are top-notch defensively, which is the essential reason why they were able to reach the Finals in the end.

However, judging from the first two games, the Cavaliers' shortcomings lie in the firepower restrictions on the Lakers' outside line, which is most intuitively reflected in Kobe. You know, letting a 38-year-old veteran play a perverted performance can also show how bad the Cavaliers' defense really is.

The lack of defense against Kobe Bryant is mainly due to Irving. Although Irving is already one of the best point guards in the league, his defense has always been criticized. And in this Finals, Irving's defense of Kobe Bryant is really flattering. In this way, the outside world puts more of the blame for the loss on Owen. That's why ESPN chalked up Irving's performance to the key to winning.

In addition, Lefou's performance on the inside is also a little struggling, after all, he needs to face top interior players like Noll, Downs, and Gasol. Love plays to determine the Cavaliers' interior line, which is a big factor in the Cavaliers' competitiveness...... Therefore, in the third game, Lefou's play is quite important, and similarly, Lefou's defense has not been his advantage.

For James, that's why he's under so much pressure. Although Irving and Love are both star-level teammates, with such two partners who are not good at defense, it is okay to play in the regular season, and if they really play a tough game like the playoffs or even the Finals, the weakness and instability of the Cavaliers will often occur.

Knowing the crux of the Cavaliers, the most critical battle of the Finals is about to begin, and everyone can't help but look forward to whether Love and Irving can usher in an outburst and give James a strong help? Can the Cavaliers' defense improve?

After all, winning the third battle is the last hope for the Cavaliers!