The best teammates in the NBA

Chapter 432 Licking to the End with Nothing (5000-word chapter)
The popularity of G3 in the Western Conference Finals exploded. As the two sides battled to the last moment, social media also exploded.

Of course, Oracle Arena was still the first to fry the pot. After Li Ze completed the block on Curry, the Clippers fans on the scene naturally screamed excitedly.

What followed was a few old punches from the surrounding Warriors fans. Just after the game ended, in the auditorium in the back row, the fans on both sides broke out again.

As a home team, Durant and Curry turned their heads and left, and the post-match interview work was naturally left to Clay.

After losing to MMP, Clay didn't say much in the interview with the ESPN reporter, and complained a few words with a straight face:

"We had the chance to drag the game into overtime, and we had the chance to end the game, but unfortunately it didn't work out in the end."

"Basketball games are like this. There is nothing to say about losing. The series is not over yet, and we still have a chance!"

In the ESPN commentary booth, Mark Jackson watched the Warriors leave the field in frustration, feeling uncomfortable.

The last moment was like a shrimp and a pig's heart, and the Warriors repeated last year's story:

"Kayce was so good, he didn't let his guard down until the last moment of the game."

"God is indeed invincible."

Hearing his old partner laughing and teasing, Jeff Van Gundy said happily:

"The big score in the series came to 3:0, I think there is no suspense in this matchup!"

"The Cavaliers of the Eastern Conference have won two away games in a row. I believe they will get the match point when they return to the home court. It seems that this year is still a matchup that we are all familiar with!"

In Oracle Arena, the lost Warriors fans have begun to exit.

The commentator Mike Breen saw the conflicting fans being controlled by the security personnel, and smiled and reminded the two people beside him:
"Don't forget that this round of the series is not over yet, maybe the Warriors can complete an epic reversal!"

"Miracle is created by people."

Mark Jackson didn't have any expectations at all, and the referees in this game worked hard:
"The basketball gods won't give opponents any chance, the series is over."

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The official Twitter of the NBA League sent multiple tweets as soon as the game ended:
“29中22，三分线外7中4，罚球10中10，58分7篮板10助攻1抢断1盖帽，年轻的国王统治了比赛！（王冠.jpg）”

"GOAT! The God of Basketball! #YoungKing#ClipperNation (Crown.jpg)"

When it was close to zero, the discussion about G3 was still hot on social media.

Fans of America began to complain in advance that the Finals was LeBron James vs. Li Ze again. Everyone voiced their voices and never wanted to see such a script again.

Helping the two teams loan the division championship in advance, most fans think that there is no problem with this statement.

No team in history can complete a comeback from a 0:3 deficit, and no matter how optimistic the Warriors fans are, there will be no voice.

What made the Warriors fans even more speechless was that a group of people joined in the fun in the middle of the night, and the fun fans showed off their good night gestures on INS, and by the way @ Warriors.

It's just at zero o'clock, and it's good night on INS for a while.
At the post-match press conference, Li Ze, who was dressed in a gray formal suit, accepted the compliments from Amerika Sports Media with a smile.

At this time, the TNT reporter began to help Li Ze get a loan for the championship:

"Kayce, if you win the championship again in the finals this year, you will complete your 7 consecutive championships. What does this mean to you?"

Li Ze laughed when he heard it, and then said in a joking tone:
"It means that I am about to leave basketball. It is really boring to have no opponent. Everyone has seen enough of the same person succeeding in succession. Maybe I will retire soon!"

The sports media at the scene didn't take Li Ze's words to heart. He is under 27 years old and is about to get the biggest contract of his career.
Seeing that everyone still wanted to ask him questions, Li Ze pulled Paul George beside him:

"Basketball is not alone. Paul also scored 25 points tonight. Don't forget that this is his first time playing in the Western Conference Finals!"

保罗-乔治今晚发挥还算稳定，19中9，三分线外6中2，罚球7中5，拿到了25分6篮板4助攻1抢断2失误的数据。

Hearing what Jin Thigh said, Paul George was also happy.

The two scored 83 points together. Even if tonight's playing time came to 43 minutes, this game is not a loss!At present, it can be regarded as the title of the strongest striker combination in the league!

Durant and Curry still did not participate in the press conference after the game. The official reason given by the Warriors was physical overdraft
Steve Kerr didn't respond too much to the cynicism of the reporters in the audience. This is the NBA, the winner has the right to speak, and the loser is doomed to be ridiculed.

"The series is not over, we will not give up any game!"

The relationship between the winner and the loser was not given. Steve Kerr just expressed the attitude of the team, and they will still go all out in the next game.

The sports media in the audience didn't care what Steve Kerr said, it was over!
The Warriors have become a joke, everyone has to stay up late to catch up on drafts when they go back, and start preparing to hype LeBron James vs. Li Ze.
On the morning of May 5st, Amelia's sports media were still discussing last night's game, just in time for the weekend, so everyone naturally wanted to go crazy about the hot spots.

For the TNT quartet, Charles Barkley's tainted milk is naturally to blame for the Warriors being out!

Of course, the program team did not forget to do the whole job, and found Durant's tweet before the game:

"Slim Reaper is coming!"

Looking at the content displayed on the big screen at the rear, the host Ernie Johnson smiled and asked the three people beside him:
"How do you evaluate Durant's performance? Has death really come?"

Charles Barkley was so pissed off last night, the Warriors who held the initiative could still lose, where did the four stars go?
"I didn't see death coming, I just witnessed the performance of the Warriors in a mess."

"Without Curry's free throw at the last moment, I believe the game would have ended long ago!"

"Maybe Stephen Curry performed well in the regular season, but on this stage, he didn't show the demeanor of a superstar!"

The director then showed Curry's performance in G3:
“24中10，三分线外12中6，罚球6中6，32分4篮板2助攻1抢断2失误。”

O'Neal also laughed lowly, and Durant's Twitter became a joke again:
"Sorry! I'm not used to the current league. As a superstar, you should do what you say!"

"Kayce is doing the right thing, who is Draymond Green?"

"Lions don't care what sheep think. GOAT is here. Other players in the league should take practical actions instead of just moving their mouths."

The on-site director also showed Durant's data:

“26中11，三分线外5中1，罚球11中10，33分10篮板2助攻2失误。”

Kenny Smith noticed that the on-site director put the data of Curry and Durant next to Li Ze's data, and laughed twice:

"We have been emphasizing scoring stability. Unfortunately, the Warriors still failed to solve the problems of last year."

"Maybe they should expand the rotation. Obviously Durant can't support 44 minutes of high-intensity games. Not every player has a superhuman body like Kayce!"

The 4 did not make too much trouble, after all, the series is not over yet.

The host Ernie Johnson began to help LeBron James loan the division championship again at this time:
"If the Cavaliers get the match point in tonight's game, then in June, we will see LeBron James and Kayce face off again!"

Charles Barkley pretended to be in pain, rubbed his eyebrows and said loudly:
"To be honest, I have seen enough of such scripts. James has no chance. He is facing a 74-win team!"

"Congratulations Kayce, you will win your seventh championship!"

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Even if you don't pay attention to social media, everyone in the Cavaliers knows that the Clippers are already standing on the floor of the finals with most of their bodies.

The big score led 2:0. After returning to Cleveland, LeBron James did not show a smiling face.

Defense wins the championship. The most important reason why the Clippers can play such a game is defense. Unlimited switching defenses are simply crushing for small teams.

Tyronn Lue naturally knows the mind of the thigh, but the Cavaliers' lineup is like this, focusing on offense and light defense. The shooters rely on James' breakthrough, and there are no small problems in defending pick-and-rolls.

"Prepare for tonight's game with peace of mind. Don't underestimate any opponent. All we have to do is to win two home games and end the series!"

The atmosphere in the training class was a little dull, and Tyronn Lue immediately reminded him that everyone in the Cavaliers heard what the head coach said, and then they started talking to each other.

No matter what the thighs are thinking, for role players, winning the division championship is also a happy thing!
As a veteran who has played in the league for many years, LeBron James certainly knows that his emotions will affect his teammates.

But he really couldn't control his thoughts. When he thought of facing Li Ze in the finals again, James felt chills in his heart.
The two confront each other once a year in June, but they lose every year, and no one can stand it!
Kyrie Irving certainly knows the situation of the team. Gilbert seems to have no patience to continue to stick to the Big Three model. Once the team changes, he is likely to be traded out.

LeBron James is the guarantee for the team to sell tickets, and Irving is already mentally prepared:
"It's great to play in Los Angeles"

Fans of the Cavaliers thought that after returning to the Quicken Loans Center Arena, the home team would continue to beat their opponents, but they did not expect that the Celtics, who were injured, pulled back a game.

At 115:108, relying on the outstanding performance of Marcus Smart in the starting lineup, the Celtics successfully tied the series to 1:2.

The good news is that there is still suspense in the series, and the bad news is that Griffin is injured
Played 42 minutes, 23 of 11, 28 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 turnovers. Griffin, who tried his best, finally injured his right toe and limped back to the locker room after the game.

Combine that with Isaiah Thomas' hip injury, and the Celtics have two down in their starting lineup.

LeBron James received targeted defense in this game. Although he played 45 minutes at the insistence of Tyronn Lue, his performance was very average.

13中4，11分6篮板6助攻1抢断6失误。

After the game, America's sports media ridiculed LeBron James' sleepwalking performance because Li Ze was about to enter the finals again.
It doesn't matter if you lose a game. The Celtics have injuries. As long as the Cavaliers win a home game, the initiative is still on their side.

On May 5, after a day of rest, the Warriors still failed to recover from the G22 loss.

When people are scattered, the team is not easy to lead.

Curry and Durant really tried their best. They took most of the ball, but failed to win the game. The role players were naturally upset.

Clay's performance in G3 was also very average, with too few possessions, 13 of 6, 5 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, and scored 14 points in a satisfactory manner.

In the training session in the afternoon, no one spoke. During the offseason last year, everyone enthusiastically invited Durant to join the team. As a result, the record this season has declined, and the Western Conference Finals will face a sweep.
Lick till the end with nothing!
Draymond Green felt that he sacrificed data and team status but gained nothing. After losing G3, the "tough guy" cried.

Green, who had a swollen left cheek, stopped giving passionate speeches and never mentioned defense. Facts have proved that as long as Li Ze wants to score, no one can stop him.

Green's performance in the series was very stable, and he could contribute at least 10 points and 10 rebounds in a double-double in each game.

G3的比赛8中4，砍下11分13篮板6助攻1抢断2失误，作为一个以防守为主的工具人，格林已经尽力了。

The reason why everyone in the Warriors feels powerless and frustrated is that the main lineup is performing well. They have a chance to win, but with that breath, they just can't get up
Steve Kerr feels that the players are definitely not in such a state. He is still playing at the Oracle Arena tonight. He hopes to at least bring the fans a victory:
"Forget the first three games, the series is not over yet, we are going to fight for the fans tonight, and you don't want to be swept out in the end!"

Everyone in the Warriors wearing training uniforms did not say a word when they heard what the head coach said. For some role players, fishing in advance is also an acceptable choice
Steve Kerr and his assistant coaches continued to give chicken soup to the Warriors, but unfortunately, everyone was still depressed.

Durant and Curry did not make a sound. The two will not always reduce the pressure on their teammates and comfort them like Li Ze, nor will they oppress their teammates and try to awaken everyone's fighting spirit like old-school basketball players.

Silence was the response given by the two. Seeing the performance of the boss, the role players naturally knew that the game must be cold, and their hearts were completely lost.
Iguodala wanted to say something, but he couldn't do anything except chicken soup.

"Leave to me tonight's game, I will completely lock Kayce!"

No one in the Warriors dared to say such a thing. In the playoffs for two consecutive years, everyone was beaten by +2.

Before the start of the game that night, the Clippers posted on the team's INS the brawny fans who fought against two the night before.

In the photo, the strong white man is holding Li Ze’s signed jersey and signed basketball, grinning, and raised four fingers by the way. The accompanying text is also very suitable for the occasion:

"Clippers in Four!"

This kind of provocation was naturally besieged by Warriors fans, and the two sides in the comment area started a new round of tearing battle.
Although the series has lost its suspense, the Oracle Arena was still packed that night.

After the Clippers came on stage, as the DJ on the scene called Li Ze's name, huge boos erupted in the arena.

Li Ze didn't care about such voices, and continued to make fancy gestures with his teammates, standing aside with a smile.

In the past two days, he didn't accept too many interviews. Everyone in the Warriors had no voice, and he was not interested in continuing to taunt after falling into trouble.

The game proceeded step by step, and the Clippers still insisted on their defensive strategy, defending three-pointers, guarding against receiving the ball while trying to squeeze through the screen, allowing the Warriors to complete the mid-range shot.

Seeing that Green at the top of the arc made a card error and passed the ball directly out of the sideline, Mark Jackson said helplessly in the commentary seat of ESPN:

"It's over. The Warriors' defensive strength has dropped too much. Maybe they should think about how to strengthen the lineup during the offseason!"

Jeff Van Gundy shook his head when he heard his old partner say:
"The Warriors' championship window is still there. The strength of this starting lineup is very strong, but the tactical play is still questionable. In the first season of running-in, reaching the Western Conference Finals is considered a success!"

The commentator Mike Breen couldn't help but reminded him when he heard this:
"Last season, the Warriors won 73 wins and were also eliminated in the Western Conference Finals. Perhaps Durant's joining did not solve too many problems."

The three discussed in the commentary booth, and the Clippers gradually opened up the score again.

At the end of the half, at 62:55, the Warriors trailed by another 7 points at halftime.

The Warriors fans on the scene completely broke their defenses by playing the game like a formality. They didn't see the team's resistance performance, only Klay frequently shot from outside the three-point line.
The defensive intensity dropped, and Li Ze also threw a three-pointer quietly.

Clay has just made a three-pointer, the Clippers quickly serve the baseline ball, and Li Ze, who holds the ball in his right hand, speeds up to dribble across half court.

Coming to the right flank, Iguodala did not choose to stick to the defense. Li Ze made it calmly, quickly in and out with his right hand, swayed left and right, and then suddenly stopped suddenly, pulled up outside the three-point line and threw it!

"Shua!" The three-pointer hit the net hollowly!

"Shhh!!"

In the Oracle Arena, the Warriors fans could only boo incompetently. The defense was completely broken and the defense was not strong enough. The more Li Ze shot, the more accurate he was.
34:28 in a single quarter, after three quarters, 96:83, the Clippers led by 13 points.

Out of prudence, the Clippers persisted until the Warriors switched to the atmosphere group, Li Ze was replaced, and the Warriors fans booed.
"Cool, Kayce! Division champions, that feels great!"

Paul George didn't care about the boos at the scene, and when he saw Li Ze sitting down, he immediately yelled excitedly.

For this kind of small award, Li Ze has no feelings, but seeing that the atmosphere group is very happy, he is naturally in a good mood:

"Trust me, Bro! Championship feels better!"

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