Chapter 396: The Columbus Explorers Win the Championship Again
There's one thing that LeBron James can count as complete.
This former "Mr. Ohio", now in Columbus, is indeed the most high-profile person, even Li Wan, who scored 63 points tonight, is like everyone else at the moment, and his attention is on him......
No one expected that LeBron James' reaction would be so big!
As big as ......
actually knelt down directly!
Carmelo Anthony looked at LeBron James, who was also known as the "peerless double pride" with him, and thought about how he was once proud of this name, and now he ......
Suddenly, he didn't want others to call him that!
It's true......
What a shame!
However, if he thinks about LeBron James's situation at the moment, he may be able to understand why he is so out of shape.
Since he met Li Wan in the first playoff game of his career, he has played a total of 30 games and has not won a single game, with a poignant record of 30-0!
This is the 31st game!
He's never been so close to breaking this embarrassing record!
As long as you get 2 points, then you can go to overtime, then you can fight again......
If you win......
Then he is an absolute hero!
You say, in a situation like this, can LeBron James not react much?
Not to mention kneeling, even if it is lying on the ground and rolling around...... As long as he can get a free throw, he will not hesitate to do it!
Moreover, as we all know, LeBron James has always had a misunderstanding about the way he performs to win, and the direction of his efforts is always to spread his hands towards the referee, and the older he gets, the more "stalled", if he does not show his hands dozens of times in a game, this game is even if he has not played before!
At this moment, he knelt down for victory, and in his own opinion, must have touched a large number of his fans.
Our Giegie was really competitive!
It's just that there are still a lot of Clevelands here tonight, and it seems that the "King" who they used to be crazy about is kneeling down to make free throws in such embarrassment, this crying appearance makes them suddenly feel that they were shouting for LeBron James back then, and when he left, they were so angry, it was really a loss......
Such a guy, what is there to stay!
I can only say that if I want to blame, I blame myself for being too young, and I didn't see it clearly if it was a person or a dog!
Such a guy is embarrassed to call himself "King"?
Ahh
The people of Cleveland spit on the former "Lord of the City".
However, LeBron James' reaction made the referee on the scene decide to rewatch LeBron James' final attack.
In the replay, you can indeed see an arm slapped on LeBron James's body, but ......
"If you really find a foul like this, then the referee should return Li Wan's 2 plus 1 to him first!" Barkley does not agree with this kind of supplement, he knows very well, NBA, Finals, critical moments, such confrontations are actually normal, replay any star, his shot in a game, especially the layup shot, you will find that there will always be a few missed judgments......
That's for sure!
So in the past NBA, at such a moment, the referee would not easily blow the whistle, unless it was a foul with a particularly big move, and this is also the reason why so many famous scenes were born.
Reggie Miller's self-proclaimed "push kill", Michael Jordan's own non-admission "push kill", including the '23 playoffs Heat game 5 elimination of the Bucks' Jimmy Butler's key basket against the board into the frame of the goal, Jimmy Butler is also suspected of pushing......
If the referee is really at such a moment, he is still strictly following the rules, or even scratching the "body hair whistle", then seriously, either he wants that player to win, or the person behind him wants that player to win!
Speaking of which......
LeBron James has killed opponents so many times in his career, and there are really many moments, relying on free throws at critical moments.
Now you know why he would rush to the basket at such a time, right?
Others are "one life", he is full of "two lives"!
Just like the video replay now, it can be seen that LeBron James was indeed fouled, and he had two free throws.
“yes!”
LeBron James clenched his fists fiercely, but the Warriors were a little hesitant, you can't say it, they finally fought for 2 free throws, retaining the possibility of overtime.
But if you go up......
They looked at LeBron James, who knelt so upright, and they really blushed for him.
"Man, you're too violent!"
Rao is a representative of "high emotional intelligence", and Green only spit out such a sentence.
The others also hurriedly walked over, patting their butts and cheering up.
No way, these two points are really important!
When the Columbians heard the referee's reversal, there was a huge boo, followed by a flood of insults at LeBron James.
Li Wan was still wondering whether to say a few trash words, and Kwame Brown next to him spoke first: "Hey, LeBron, you know that your free throw shooting rate this season is only 60%, right?" ”
These words made LeBron James's expression froze.
He was happy that he had just won two free throws, and the pressure came up.
Stephen Curry has worked with LeBron for so many years, and as soon as he looks like this, he knows that this B has psychological pressure again.
He hurriedly said, "Don't listen to him, man, you hit more than 70% of your free throw line!" ”
As soon as he said this, he immediately regretted it.
Because the free throw shooting rate of more than 70% doesn't seem to be that high.
Kwame Brown laughed, turned his head to look at Levan standing outside the three-point line, and pointed at Stephen Curry, as if to say:
Look at you little brother, it's really ......
Take it a little and jump into the pit by yourself!
LeBron James's movements were even more stiff, and after receiving the ball, he didn't dare to make a shot after several preparations.
The fans in the audience saw him like this, and the boos suddenly became louder.
LeBron James felt his muscles swell, his palms seemed a little sticky, and the muscles of his forearms were a little hot after the confrontation......
So I had to push a little harder, no!
You can't push the ball too hard, you should push the ball out......
fxxk!
I knew I would have come early today to practice a few hundred free throws!
Finally put his heart sideways, and LeBron James raised his hand to throw.
The arc of the ball was a little flat, but it still flew straight to the frame.
"Boom!"
When the ball hit the basket, LeBron James had to admit that his heart skipped a beat.
When the ball that hit the basket bounced, he gritted his teeth and said secretly in his heart:
Get in, get in, let me in!
As if hearing his words, the bouncing ball fell straight into the basket.
Entered......
"Whew~"
LeBron James subconsciously exhaled.
There was also a moment of silence.
Kwame Brown spoke again: "Wow, LeBron, do you know what the probability is that you will hit two free throws in a row based on your free throw percentage?" It is 30%!! ”
In fact, according to Stephen Curry, there are 40%, and even according to Kwame Brown, it is 36%!
But Kwame Brown simply spit out a number casually, didn't count it at all, and finally simulated the sound of the ball popping up on the basket by the way.
If Michael Jordan saw this, he couldn't believe that this would be the high school student who was scolded by him to autism......
Let's just say that a championship ring does make people feel confident!
LeBron James hit the first free throw and was relieved......
What a fart!
The first free throw hit the basket and bounced in, so does this mean that my strength is too big or too small?
In the midst of the struggle, coupled with the boos of the whole court, LeBron James's second free throw was even more hesitant.
He felt his entire shooting stance become extremely stiff, and it seemed as if countless voices had been shouting in his head:
Can't vote!
Can't vote!
Can't vote!
……
"Bang dang!"
Under tremendous pressure, LeBron James shot and the ball ......
Off!
Second penalty missed!
Green fought for the rebound, but it didn't work, because when LeBron James shot the ball but didn't fly to the basket, the time was already running out, LeBron James made 1 of 2 free throws, and in the end, the Columbus Explorers narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors by 1 point, rewriting the score to 3-0!
Still no miracles have happened......
LeBron James clutched his head in pain, annoyed that he missed his second free throw.
The Columbus Explorers were finally able to celebrate their crucial victory with impunity.
Barkley watched the big screen constantly switch close-ups between the two groups, watched LeBron James walk into the tunnel of the visiting team in frustration, smacked twice, and did not speak, but that expression had already expressed everything he wanted to say......
LeBron, LeBron!
This gives you a chance, and you won't be useful!
But if it is replaced by other big cores of the Warriors, such as Stephen Curry, these two free throws are still not secure?
Bill Wharton also said: "LeBron James should really take his projection seriously! ”
In fact, in the regular season, some people criticized LeBron for his free throws, because his free throws were once as low as 66%.
The outside world is criticizing Ben Simmons for not having a mid-range, but in fact, LeBron James is not much better off at the free-throw line......
It's a pity that these voices didn't change LeBron James, of course, after these two free throws tonight, Bill Wharton believes that LeBron James will definitely regret not practicing his free throws well!
Li Wan's stats were fixed at 63 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks......
Tonight's game, in short, is him alone against the "Warriors Three Musketeers", Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and LeBron James performed very well tonight, especially LeBron James, the first quarter turned tonight's stage into his own show.
It's just that in the end, men are still more endurance!
In terms of longevity, the three of the Warriors combined, did not withstand Li Wan alone.
Carmelo Anthony scored only 22 points tonight, the lowest score in a single game since the entire Finals, but tonight he received a pass from Li Wan at the most critical moment and hit this goal, which can be said to be more important than his 32 points, and is an important contributor to the Columbus Explorers who can nibble on this game!
You know, tonight's Warriors' performance was really unexpected, no one expected that LeBron James's state in this game would suddenly have such a big "two-level reversal", if they really gnawed off this game, the consequences can be said to be unimaginable.
Because of the 1-2 deficit and the victory in the away "back-to-back" environment, this may arouse the Warriors' "desire to survive" and make them more and more difficult!
Either way, this is a team that has won 70 wins for 3 years in a row!
Such a team, once it really has a "desire to survive", no one dares to say that it will definitely be able to beat them.
But it was Carmelo Anthony's goal that laid the foundation for the victory of the Columbus Explorers!
It is really not an exaggeration to say that "a ball is worth a thousand gold"!
However, what really caused a huge controversy the next day was LeBron James's "kneeling".
In the eyes of many media, LeBron James is really ashamed, as a basketball player, he actually tried to grasp the last "straw" in this way.
But in the history of the NBA, there has never been a supergiant who misses the last shot, and then presses the referee there to ask for a free throw!
"He doesn't know how to write the word self-esteem?"
Of course, there are also media who believe that LeBron James' gaffe is excusable......
Take the media in the Golden State, for example.
Well......
Even if they feel ridiculous about this behavior in their hearts, what can they do?
This is the Golden State Warriors!
They bluntly said: "When you encounter a violation and you are ignored, what should you do to speak up for yourself, LeBron James is just a little too anxious!" ”
Here's what this means:
LeBron just wants free throws, what's wrong with him?
Then it caused a group of ridicule:
"Yes, I finally had the opportunity to defeat Li Wan, of course I have to cherish it!"
"If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time LeBron James has had a chance to play overtime with Lee Wan in the playoffs!"
"In fact, if I had been beaten 31-0, I would probably have been as upset as he ......"
……
And after losing this game, the Warriors are on the edge of the cliff, and all the media also believe that they have lost their best chance.
Here's why......
"LeBron James' shooting from the outside can't always be so good!"
In the last game, even the empty pass to his teammates fell directly into the basket, and God helped him so much, but he still couldn't win...... They really can't imagine what the Warriors will win in Game 4 under more pressure!
Before the fourth game, the Columbusians also saw the newly arrived league president Tatum in the audience.
From this year onwards, he will present the championship trophy every year......
Also present was "The Lord of the Rings" Bill Russell.
Li Wan specially said hello to the legend before the game.
Because there was news before the game that Bill Russell was likely to be unable to present the Finals MVP trophy at the scene, his physical condition was getting worse and worse, but unexpectedly, he still insisted on flying to the scene, ready to present Li Wan with the 8th championship trophy of his career.
"Man, my old bones can't stand the toss, if you can't win, be careful I'll ask for a basketball later, and I'll blow you up!"
This is the fourth game of the Finals, and if the Columbus Explorers don't win this game, they will have to go to the home court of the Golden State Warriors next, which means that Bill Russell will have to take a flight.
For a man of his height and age, every time he takes a plane, it is a test of the heart......
It's no wonder that he will spray "trash talk" at Li Wan!
Well, in this way, Li Wan has one more reason to end the game quickly......
The main thing is that he originally thought that with the state of the Warriors this year, he would not be able to sweep LeBron James again, so he didn't think that he could take out the Warriors 4-0.
But unexpectedly, his teammates, who had not been very stable in the two away games, slowly recovered, and actually returned to their home stadium with two consecutive away games, with 2-0, Li Wan had the idea of winning the cup at home.
Of course, Game 3 of the series also proved that this Warriors were really ferocious enough once they exploded, and they almost won for them!
However, it's already 3-0!
So how can you not play 4-0?
In his legendary career, he really had to leave some exaggerated records on the body of a player in order to let those guys know what kind of dominance he really possessed when fans mentioned it later!
For example, LeBron James has an N record of n wins and 0 losses, which is a good record!
Regardless, LeBron James is also sure to be in the Hall of Fame......
There is Michael Jordan oppressing the "gorilla" in the front, and Li Wan oppressing the "big moon" in the back, hey, what a coincidence!
Or else he has become the "god of basketball"!
And the state of the Warriors in this game, especially LeBron James, was similar to what the media expected, without the god-like projection performance of the previous game.
In the first quarter, the three shots from beyond the three-point line all ended in iron.
But the Columbus Explorers shot early from beyond the three-point line.
By the end of the first quarter, the Columbus Explorers had an eight-point lead, and LeBron James looked like he was destined to win tonight.
It's just that Tyronn Lue was a little jealous of his performance in the last game, so he has been surrounded by him in this game, and he didn't have a chance to break through with the ball at all.
Seeing that he couldn't "go all out", LeBron James was upset and irritable, and in a confrontation with Wiggins, the two of them made some small movements towards each other, but LeBron James was dissatisfied, and he held his elbow against Wiggins' throat and pushed him back.
The referee hurriedly intervened, so as not to exacerbate the emotions on both sides.
Wiggins was speechless, is this coward only allowed to do it himself, not to be manipulated?
What made him even more speechless was that the referee chose each person to give a T, and the matter was calm.
However, although LeBron James's elbow was not expelled from the referee, it was judged as "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" in the justice system!
The badge of the "Little Prince of Reverse Melancholy", which has not been seen for a long time, lights up.
Li Wan continued to score in the following time, and in the third quarter alone, he used 8 three-pointers to cut down 40 points, so that the difference in the game suddenly came to more than 30 points, Steve Kerr decisively chose to give up resistance, and there were 8 minutes and 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter, and all the starters were replaced.
Tyronn Lue also replaced Li Wan and others at this time.
Li Wan's data is frozen, in the fourth game of the finals, he scored 26 points in the first half, scored 56 points in the second half, and finally scored the first 84 points in the finals!
The Columbus Explorers also won by nearly 40 points, 138-89!
4-0!
The Columbus Explorers win another championship!
Starting tomorrow, it will be 10,000 words a day, and by the end of this book, it will officially enter the last big story...... No, there is a small story before the big story. Anyway, it's the last big paragraph. Rush rush rush.
(End of chapter)