Chapter 154: The Finale
The Pacers' away game against Philadelphia was also widely publicized in the Celestial Empire, and the feud between Lee Cheng and Thaddeus Young was also hyped.
Celestial Empire fans believe that Li Cheng was bullied miserably in Philadelphia, and this game will be a perfect slap in the face for revenge.
This closing game was broadcast on Channel 5, and many fans finally don't have to look for broadcast sites on the other side of the ocean, and some basketball websites in the United States finally don't have to worry about their servers being crowded again.
Before the game started, everyone's emotions had already been mobilized. This will be the last exciting drama before the NBA enters the playoffs, and it will also be a classic "slap in the face revenge" drama.
"I think Li Cheng will definitely be able to beat that guy called Thaddeus Young."
"How does that kid compare to Li Cheng? Li Cheng now has a steady 20+ number per game, which is already the number that some of the league's top stars can contribute. β
"That's it! Li Cheng has now scored 60+ points in a single game, and he can already be on an equal footing with some superstars. β
"I think Philadelphia is losing a lot this time, if they don't send Li Cheng away, they can now rise again with Li Cheng. It was so disappointing that they sent Iverson away. β
In the Great Celestial Empire, everyone was waiting for Li Cheng to stage a strong slap in the face in Philadelphia.
However, the media is not willing to let this drama be staged like this, and they will continue to hype it up until then. And the goal of the media is naturally the protagonist of this "face-slapping revenge" drama, and by the way, there are several supporting roles who will also be interviewed together.
"I don't want to evaluate Li Cheng as a person, I always think I'm stronger than him." Thaddeus Young has refused to bow her head until now. He is an arrogant man, and he will never bow his head in front of the media's questioning.
"Then you're going to play directly against him in the game. Do you want to prove that you are indeed stronger than him? A reporter asked.
"Yes, I'll prove it. I'll prove he's just a clown. And I am the real king, and I am the 'answer' that Philadelphia is looking for." β
"But your number jΓΉ is much worse than Li Cheng, and now on the rookie list, Li Cheng has squeezed Kevin Durant to become the first, and this season's best rookie is likely to be him, do you think there is still a comparison between you and him?"
"He's just a soft guy who can shoot the basketball, and looking at his defense, what else would he do but use that mouth? I'm going to blow him up. β
Thaddeus Young didn't know that his quick speech would cause him huge trouble, but at this time he faced the aggressive questioning of reporters. If he doesn't say these words, he is unhappy.
In an interview with reporters, Li Cheng was much better than Dees Young's angry appearance, and he bluntly said: "I will give them all the humiliation I have suffered, and I don't have a good impression of this city." In the final finale, I need a madness, and the Indiana fans, the Chinese fans, also need a madness. β
"What do you mean by madness?"
"You'll know when the game comes."
"What do you most want to say to Bill Kim Hee right now?"
"There's nothing to say, he made the decision he felt was right and that's it. The NBA is a business place. He's a businessman, so there's no way he's going to make a loss-making deal! β
The reporter reached for the microphone again to Bill Kinsey, who has been under a lot of pressure lately. The more successful Li Cheng is, the better his performance will be. The more pressure Bill Kinsey is on.
"Do you regret not leaving Li Cheng behind?"
"Every day there are things that I regret, but is it useful to regret them? So I never regret it. Now I don't want to talk about Li Cheng, my team is great. They're going to win the game they deserve. β
Compared to the gloomy Bill Kinsey, Larry Bird's face always glows with spring.
"I am very grateful to Bill for the great gift. Li Cheng is a very good player, and he will make history with Indiana. β
"About this game? It's just a gamble between children. I don't think it's going to be a good thing, but I think it's going to be a very good fight. β
For this league, which has little important news at the end of the season, the "slap in the face revenge" battle between the Pacers and the 76ers has attracted a lot of attention, and some card stars have also participated.
Bryant said in an interview with the media: "I think the uniform team in Philadelphia should be in the same mood as the uniform team of Sherlock (Hornets) back then!" Ha ha! (Kobe Bryant was picked by the Hornets with the 13th pick in the first round in '96, when he was sent to the Lakers)
"Philadelphia went a little too far, but now they've been punished. The better Lee's table is, the more swollen their face becomes, isn't it? Chris Paul said.
Prior to this match, Li Cheng had almost everyone's support.
First of all, because there are more and more Li Cheng fans, and secondly, under the rendering of the media, Philadelphia is really a bit heinous in it.
Li Cheng's extremely beautiful style of play has attracted a large number of fans for him, and he still gives people a mysterious and unpredictable feeling.
And Li Cheng's mid-pitch, the kind of intoxicating beauty, and his handsome appearance have attracted enough female fans.
The number of Li Cheng's fans is growing rapidly, and after Philadelphia lost Iverson, some of the fans who loved Iverson left them. Therefore, in the hearts of fans, it is also hoped that Li Cheng can beat Thaddeus Young in Philadelphia and completely stage a wonderful revenge show.
Among the many dramas, the theme of revenge may be one of the most eye-catching, so the Pacers and 76ers finale have attracted enough attention. Whether it is those who like Li Cheng or those who come to see the excitement, they all focus on this game.
As the lights come on, the city of Philadelphia comes alive again. The city's evening rush hour is here, but for more fans, the game they've been looking forward to is about to begin.
In this game, the Wajovia Arena in Philadelphia looked a little empty. It's not that they don't have enough fans, but that many fans are standing at the door of the stadium, holding banners protesting against the team's management's mediocre decision to send Li Cheng away.
"You've spared a great star!"
"The new Sons of Philadelphia have been driven away like garbage by you?"
"Bill Kinsey, get class out! You bastard! β
All sorts of banners fluttered around the Wajovia Arena, and in the eyes of the Philadelphia uniforms, they were like sharp knives, all of which stabbed them in the chest. But these banners are so cute in the eyes of Indiana fans.
"We have to thank him! Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to gain a good player like Li Cheng. β
"Mr. Bird is really a miracle, we can take a fancy to Li Cheng's high-performing stock at a glance, we really make money."
Under the disgruntled eyes of a group of Philadelphia fans, a wave of Indiana fans who followed the home team to the away stadium happily walked into the Vallevia Arena.
When Li Cheng walked into the arena to warm up, a large group of Indiana fans let out a violent cheer.
He turned his head to see some fans waving at him, and he saw a huge poster.
The poster was a picture of him shooting, and at the top of the poster were three huge letters - "MVP". At the bottom of the poster is his name, Li Cheng, written crookedly in Chinese by fans.
Li Cheng felt a trace of warmth, "The feeling of being sought after by fans is so comfortable!" β
"It's the last one, let's go crazy for once!" Granger ran over and patted Li Cheng on the shoulder.
Li Cheng stretched out his palm, "Beat the Phillies of Philadelphia!" β
"Beat them up!" Granger also stretched out his palm and struck Li Cheng hard. Then they started shooting drills.
Thaddeus Young, who had just walked out of the players' tunnel, happened to see this scene, and he focused his eyes on Li Cheng. He saw Li Cheng hit one shot after another, and he spat hard.
"A girl who can only shoot basketballs, the NBA is a man's world."
In Thaddeus Young's eyes, he didn't think Li Cheng was anything powerful at all. That somewhat slender body, how can there be the explosive power of a man?
"How can such a person score more than 20 points in every game?" Thaddeus Young's eyes shone with a light called jealousy. You must know that Li Chengke was a guy who was beaten by him and couldn't find a direction, and the sense of superiority in his heart was never erased in Thaddeus Young's heart.
Thaddeus Young's previous wild words in front of the media were also warned by the head coach, and Thaddeus Young was even more resentful of the head coach's warning. And his resentment was also transferred to Li Cheng's body.
"In the game, I must make you look good!!" Thaddeus Young thought resentfully.
Thaddeus Young didn't show up on the field after the game started, and as a rookie, he didn't have a chance to start yet.
However, Li Cheng will not be soft because Thaddeus Young is not there, and he has a deep enough grudge against the whole of Philadelphia.
On the first ball, Tinsley passed the ball to Li Cheng.
"Here you come! them well. Tinsley said.
Li Cheng nodded heavily, and then began to dribble and prepare to attack.
The basketball was beating back and forth in his hands, at a rapid pace. Defending him, Korver was shaken a little by his dazzling dribble.
Li Cheng suddenly pulled the ball back from under his crotch, and then accelerated past Korver. Then he stepped into the three-point line and made a pull-up jumper!
Beautiful arcs are streaked through the air, and net flowers splashed by the nets flutter in the air! Lee's clean-cut shot gave the Pacers two first, and that was just the beginning. (To be continued......)