Chapter 157: The Ultimate Test
When 99 percent of the people think the goal won't go in, Lewis is the one percent, and the smile on the corner of Big Apple's mouth is chilling. His instincts told him that if the ball wasn't fouled, the magic would be in vain.
"God! Lewis is crazy! The same sentence suddenly rang out on the world's live channels, and everyone couldn't believe that between letting the Big Apple shoot or giving him two free throws, Lewis chose the latter.
Mr. Yuan was also incredulous about his actions, he looked at his hands, his eyes a little confused.
Van Gundy called a timeout, and it seemed he wanted to know why he had made this choice.
"God! What have you done, Rashad? The beast rushed up to Lewis and asked in an almost questioning tone, he didn't know what words to use to describe the choice of his companions.
"I, I'm ......" Mr. Yuan was almost speechless, "I really just thought his goal would go in, so I passed!" ”
“**! You don't know? You fouled the Lakers and you gave the Lakers two free throws, God, is this a joke? "Howard was unrelenting, and a whole season's hard work fell short, and he was very unwilling.
Lewis was so annoyed that the audience's cursing was tormenting his ears like flies, perhaps because he was too nervous, and Mr. Billion suddenly collapsed.
"How do I know what I'm doing, how did things become like this! At one point I thought we were going to win because I was going to shoot 3-of-3 from three, and as a result, I even had to think about whether or not to foul on the last shot, can you tell me why? ”
"But you can't foul either!" Howard also knew that there was something wrong with his teammates' emotions, but emotions could not be a reason for Lewis to foul, and Warcraft still couldn't forgive his teammates for their choices.
"What can I do if I don't foul?" Lewis's anger went out of control like a flood, "Do you want me to watch that damn No. 0 shot?" God, I've seen it countless times, but has you ever given me faith? I'd rather let him make free throws, at least not 100 percent. ”
"Your words are unreasonable!" Howard thought for a long time and couldn't think of words to respond, after all, Lewis was telling the truth, Mr. Billion's performance in this round of the series has been perfect, including the last game, if other people's play can be a little stronger, then the magic will not fall to this point!
Howard isn't the only one in the Magic who condemns Lewis, everyone except Petrus blames Lewis, and even though the Magic made it to the Finals with his stellar play, that doesn't mean he can waste everyone's efforts for no reason.
Petrus, who was hiding behind the crowd, was very excited, he knew the situation best at that time, the big apple's shot was very confusing, especially with the mysterious smile on the corner of his mouth, Petrus almost thought that the opponent would score this goal, and he couldn't help but worry about the blame he would receive after the game.
Fortunately, Mr. Lewis carried this huge black cauldron for him at a critical time, and Petrus was both angry and happy, and the reason for his anger was the same as everyone else, because the fate of magic was almost in the hands of Lewis.
As for the reason for rejoicing, it was simpler, because Lewis had pulled all the hatred away, so that no matter whether the Magic won or lost in the end, no one would blame Petrus. Looking at Lewis, who was being questioned by Howard, although Petrus wanted to jump out and help him say a few words, considering that the incident was caused by himself, he decisively chose to temporarily remain invisible.
On the side of the Lakers, the Purple and Gold Army's Yigan and others were a little happily carried away. Giving Li Chen two free throws, isn't this equivalent to giving the Lakers a victory? Even though he's still shooting just 65 percent from the free-throw line, he only needs to make one shot to secure the win, and obviously, that couldn't be easier for the Big Apple.
"Haha, Lewis is so cute!" Odom didn't think too much about it, he just thought that the game was won, "Cruze, he despises your free throws so much, can you still bear it?" ”
"yes!" Bynum picked up the conversation, "Teach him a lesson, Cruz, and let him know that although your free throws are bad, no matter how bad they are, they can't be played like this!" ”
Compared to the gloating of these two, the old monk was very calm, and he asked a question that no one else had mentioned, "Little one, to be honest, do you think Lewis's choice is right or wrong?" ”
Unexpectedly, Li Chen didn't seem to be happy because of Lewis's free throw, his expression was a little depressed, "If I say that Lewis's choice is right, do you believe it?" ”
Without waiting for others to refute, Li Chen swore and said, "If he doesn't foul, 99% of this goal will go in, believe me!" This game should have ended a long time ago, unlike now, where I have to shoot two goddamn free throws! **, and tm is a damn free throw! ”
For his teammates, the Lakers players looked at each other, they didn't know what to say, could it be that their teammates were arrogant, but from his previous performance, it seemed that he had no need to say big things. And if he was telling the truth, then Lewis would have been wronged.
Kobe's expression was a little weird, if he and Lewis were put in the same position, the boss thought that he couldn't make Lewis's kind of choice, after all, if the game was won, it would be fine, people could forgive everything, but if they lost, it would really be impossible to jump into the Yellow River.
"Well, good luck to him!" Gasol said casually, "He just wants to win, and even if we believe he made the right choice, the magic will never believe it." In other words, no matter what happens to Cruze's subsequent free throws, Lewis can't be the hero, after all, in Orlando, they should be the ones who should win. ”
"Then this black cauldron Lewis is backed?" Vujacic wanted to fight for Mr. 100 million yuan, "This is too unfair!" Like Paul said, he just wanted to win, and that's not wrong! ”
Fisher waved his hand, thinking more than anyone else, "Guys, whatever Lewis fouled for, that's what Orlandos should be thinking about." As for us, I would say, the game hasn't been won yet? ”
Lao Yu's words brought everyone back to reality, indeed, even if the Lakers almost looked like they were about to win, the fact is that they were still one step away, and Li Chen still needed to score one of the two free throws, otherwise, it would be the Lakers who lost.
A similar situation is inevitably reminiscent of Christmas Eve, when Li Chen only needed to score one penalty to win, but the final result was that he missed both free throws, and now, in the face of almost the same thing, will the Big Apple repeat the same mistakes?
"Cruze, or you pretend to be injured!" Odom said smartly, "Anyway, you're injured, and you've just been hit by Lewis, so it's understandable that you can't play!" ”
Bynum agreed with Odom's idea, "yes, Cruz, we can get Derrick or Paul to go up and make free throws, one of two, and they'll do it!" ”
"Don't let me, let Derek come, he's a big heart with a 0.4-second kill experience!" Gasol was not impressed by Bynum's offer, or he was simply unimpressed by the offer to make him free throws.
After all, it's good that this kind of goal is scored, everyone is happy, and if it doesn't, the rebuke to bear is almost unimaginable, Gasol thinks that he is not strong enough to be that strong!
Lao Yu thought about it for a long time, "It's okay for me to come, just enter one, I believe my character will not be so bad!" Fisher agreed with the idea, but the tension on his face could not be concealed.
After all, the penalty kick determines the championship, which is even more a test of people's psychological quality than the penalty shootout in football, but out of the principle of safety, Lao Yu does not intend to escape, Li Chen has done enough, for a young man who has only reached the age of 20, the current pressure is simply the ultimate test for him.
In the face of the seemingly safe ideas given by the **, the old monk did not say a word, the decision was in Li Chen's hands, and he needed to make his own choice.
"If you let Derrick make free throws, the shooting percentage should be more guaranteed!" I have to say that Li Chen's words are the wisest choice, and letting Fisher execute the final free throw is obviously much more guaranteed than him playing in person.
It's just that even the old monk himself felt strange that he was a little disappointed, obviously this kind of decision was the best for the Lakers. The Lakers can win the championship safely, Coleus is willing to prove himself, and Jackson himself can surpass the Cardinals, and it seems that everyone is happy with the result.
However, is this also the case for Li Chen? Choosing to escape when pressure comes? All happy?
The old monk shook his head, this was not the big apple he wanted to see, what he wanted to see was the big apple that was fearless in the last minute and a half, the big apple that was indomitable after repeatedly falling to the ground, and the big apple that talked and laughed in people's doubts.
And like the current Big Apple who chooses to escape in the face of pressure, this is obviously not what he wants. The old monk comforted himself, "Maybe he still needs time to grow, this kind of pressure is indeed a bit huge, and he has done well enough!" ”
Although he thought so, the old monk still couldn't suppress his depressed emotions, he was a little unwilling, he hoped that Li Chen could say something else.
"But I want to try! Okay, it's a little unfair to Derek, this pressure should be on my own, I can't run away from it! When the old monk was desperate, Li Chen's words rekindled his hope.
"You've decided?" The old monk didn't dare to show his joy on his face, he was afraid that people would blame him for letting ** fool around.
Li Chen smiled indifferently, "Yes, let me come, no matter what the result is, I will accept it, otherwise even if I win, I will not be reconciled." I'm only 20 years old, and I still have a lot of pressure to bear, and if I choose to escape it the first time, I'm worried that I will not have the courage to face the pressure that may arise in the future! ”
"Is that okay, guys?" In the end, Li Chen set his eyes on everyone, this kind of problem is not something that the old monk can choose alone, it is related to the final victory, which must be decided by all the members of the Lakers!
Odom and Gasol are waiting for you to look at me, and I will look at you, and no one has spoken, and they don't know what to say. From the team's standpoint, they want Fisher to make free throws, but from a private standpoint, they prefer to execute the free throws by Li Chen.
As he said, this is the only way to gain courage, and if you want to become a true warrior, you must first face up to all difficulties!
Kobe Bryant's speech broke everyone's calm, and the boss had a slight smile on his face, he seemed to be blessing Li Chen's choice, "Cruze, I believe in you!" Come on! ”
As the best partner of the Big Apple, Odom also clarified his position in a timely manner, "Cruze, you are the best!" Come on, I'll treat you to a big meal! ”
"What if you don't enter?" Li Chen smiled slyly, he really wanted to know what the Great Lama thought.
"Then I'll accompany you to a 'big meal', I'll say that it's me who made this decision!" The Grand Lama is very righteous, and in the face of possible reprimands, he chooses to share the difficulties with Li Chen.
"Count me in!" Bynum also jumped out, "I'll just say that I forced it, because I'm jealous of the Big Apple, so I want to see him make a fool of himself!" ”
"Me too!" Naturally, Vujacic will not miss it, "Cruz is my boss, and I have always unconditionally supported the boss's decision!" ”
Li Chen smiled very happily, the scene in front of him made him feel unprecedented satisfaction, and the ridicule of the surname of the Big Apple logo reappeared in the rivers and lakes.
"Hey, guys, don't do that! **? Compel? Do you want the media to ridicule my surname? God, don't be so disgusting! (To be continued.) )