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"That was fast! Absolutely too fast!" Miller grinned, his face filled with disbelief. "Just 30 seconds ago, the gap was 13 points, and then the Celtics only missed two shots. Now the gap is 19 points, almost 20!"

"That's the best offensive ability in the league!" Barkley added, "The Knicks have proven in three consecutive games that their inability to score in the first game wasn't due to the Celtics' excellent defense, but simply because they weren't shooting well!"

“Nobody can stop them, nobody,” Kenny said. “They are the most terrifying offensive team in NBA history. I can’t say they are number one, because maybe there are a few teams that can be compared to them offensively.”

"If it's a shootout, I think there are a few teams that could compete with this Knicks team in the series!"

"But defense! On defense, nobody can stop the Knicks! Nobody can stop them! Any defensive team, I mean any team, can't beat the Knicks in a series."

"If you're not convinced, we can find any team in the NBA's 50-plus-year history. Any team that prioritizes defense will be no match for this Knicks!"

"Because defense has a ceiling, while the Knicks' offense has no ceiling! Offensive teams might not lose to the Knicks in a shooting contest, but defensively strong teams are doomed to lose in a defensive and physical contest against the Knicks!"

Payton concluded by saying, "The Knicks changed the NBA, or rather, Lin changed the NBA. Before Lin emerged, we believed that offense won the box office and defense won the championship. Offense teams were destined not to go far in the playoffs. That was what our generation believed."

"But after Lin, after Lin emerged out of nowhere, the truth we believed in became a joke."

"Offense, box office, championship, popularity, awards, everything, Lin has it all. He dominated the league and the basketball world with his offense."

"Over the years, Lin has single-handedly brought about a dramatic change in the basketball philosophy of the entire league."

"More and more people are shooting three-pointers, the point guard's status is getting higher and higher, and the pace of each team is getting faster and faster. In the past, when we were drafted, the requirements for players at the 4-5 positions were that they were tall enough, strong enough, and able to post up, and if they could also facilitate and pass the ball, that would be perfect."

"Now, they are required to be able to shoot, run, and roll to the basket or bounce off after a pick-and-roll."

"The entire league has changed, and the demands placed on players are completely different now."

"All of this is thanks to Lin. Lin single-handedly changed the entire ecosystem of the league. Lin single-handedly brought about earth-shattering changes in the league's player selection and team building strategies."

That's pretty much the end of the topic.

Because there's really no more praise to give.

If you praise them any further, these four will have no choice but to call them God.

So they fell silent and began watching the fourth quarter of the game.

In the fourth quarter, the Celtics finally gave up.

Although their key players are still on the court, and although Duncan and others are still working hard.

But everyone could see that their enthusiasm, condition, and will to survive had all clearly declined, and declined very thoroughly.

The players were still playing, but they all knew there was no chance for them in this game.

The Knicks are just too strong.

……

"Buzz!"

The game ended with the sound of a buzzer.

This series has now come to an end.

In the fourth quarter, the Celtics did manage to close the gap somewhat, but it was very limited.

When the game ended, the score difference was still 14 points.

With a narrow escape, the Knicks swept their opponents 4-0, advancing to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year!
This also marks yet another time that they have eliminated the Celtics in the conference finals!
"The future is yours." After the game, Lin Tian found Duncan, hugged him, and whispered that famous quote in his ear.

"You said that last year," Duncan said expressionlessly. "When you said it last year, didn't this year count as the future?"

“But this time it’s for real.” Lin Tian said with a smile, “I’m leaving, so don’t miss me.”

"I hope I never see you again. I hope you can disappear completely from the world of basketball. I hope..."

While Duncan was still saying "I hope, I hope," Lin Tian had already shaken him off and turned to find someone else.

Just kidding, who has the time to listen to a brooding, repressed guy rambling on and on?

A few words are enough; a few words are already a big favor!
As for whether the future belongs to Duncan...

Anyway, Lin Tian has made up his mind that no matter whether he faces Milicic or James in the finals, he will send this message to both of them after winning the championship.

"The future is yours."

As for whether to add the line, "Don't let loyalty hurt you"...

Lin Tian felt that this was good enough.

Neither of them seems like the type to be hurt by loyalty.

"Boss, you're not suddenly changing your plans this summer and not retiring, are you?" Artest stood with Lin Tian, ​​looked around, and said, "If you really retire, I'll stay here and sign a cheaper contract with them."

"If you're lying and planning to hit me, you should have said so sooner."

"What's wrong? You still want to come and join me?" Lin Tian looked at Artest curiously.

"No! If you're still playing, I'll find a club that pays the most and make a lot of money. I don't care about the championship anymore."

"Ron, here's how it is, you have to look at this." Upon hearing this, Lin Tian immediately declared that he was an expert at this! Not only was he an expert, but he was also incredibly skilled at it!
"You've already won a championship, right? And more than one, right?"

"Then why do you still chase championships? Why? Why do you still sacrifice money for championships? Will winning another championship get you the Finals MVP? Or will it improve your ranking in NBA history from 175th to 153rd?"

"None of them work! Or rather, they're all useless; they're all scams!"

“If I were you, Ron, I would say one thing: bring the armored truck here, I’ll take as much as I can, not a penny less! You won’t give it to me? Go ask somewhere else! Someone will eventually give me the money.”

"I am Ron Artest!"

"You're right, boss! You're right! I have absolutely no reason to sacrifice my salary here! I'll go somewhere happier, like Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles, where I can earn a high salary and enjoy life."

"Boss! It has to be you! It has to be you!"

Artest was grinning from ear to ear, feeling that Lin Tian had opened a whole new door for him.

But Parker and Ginobili, who were listening nearby, couldn't laugh at all at that moment.

"Boss, you won, you're about to retire, why are you trying to dismantle our team?" Parker said with a bitter face, "Do you have to be so ruthless?"

“What are you saying! What are you saying! Ron is our buddy, our buddy! Was it wrong of me to point him in the right direction in life? Did I do something wrong? I want my buddy to earn more money so that he can have a secure future and live a carefree life.”

Was I wrong?

"Of course the boss is right!" At this moment, Artest stood by Lin Tian's side without hesitation, expressing his absolute support for Lin Tian.

"Look at Ron! Look at him! Now that's a real guy!"

"That's right, I'm the boss's real buddy!"

Parker and Ginobili watched this pair of clowns...

Well... one of them is a real character, and the other is just pretending to be innocent. But anyway, they're both quite frustrating.

"Ron isn't going anywhere!" Suddenly, a large hand slapped Artest on the head. Duncan emerged from behind the group, looking at Lin Tian and saying, "He's not going anywhere! Don't spread rumors!"

"Am I not telling the truth? Was I wrong to let Ron take more?"

“That’s right! So Ron is in Boston, and he’ll get every penny he can get! If necessary, I’ll take a pay cut and give him my share of the allowance to keep him happy! So can you shut up now?” Duncan was practically ready to tear Lin Tian apart and eat him alive.

How can someone be so shameless?

You said if you lose, you'll dismantle the team.

Okay! Then you have a motive.

You said if you're going to play again next season, you're worried we'll cause you trouble, so you're going to disband the team.

Okay! You have a motive too.

You could even say you were wronged and treated unfairly in this series, that you were beaten or injured, and that you're here to dismantle the team.

Okay! You still have a motive!
But you fucking swept them 4-0, a complete victory! And then you retired and stopped playing next season.

and then?
You fucking dismantle the team?

Have you no shame?!

shameless!

Duncan stared intently at Lin Tian, ​​his eyes filled with hostility and vigilance.

"Alright, you're selfless, you're better than me in that respect! I'm not willing to share my money with the guys, Ron, you have to treat Tim well and try to win the championship next season, otherwise Tim will cry."

"okay!"

"Tony, Manu, let's go, let's talk somewhere without those damn brooding big guys." Lin Tian waved his hand, signaling Parker and Ginobili to follow him.

"Neither of them can go anywhere!" Duncan's face turned green.

He had never seen such a shameless person!
How can someone be so shameless?

Shameless!

"You can say whatever you want to them here!"

"It's nothing major, it's just that I'm retiring next year, right? Gerrard's contract is also expiring soon, and it's probably going to be difficult for him to renew it, so I think..."

"You guys are missing a brand new starting backcourt pairing?" Duncan replied: Dude, I've already learned to answer that!

"That's exactly it! I knew it, everyone here studies psychology, you'd definitely understand me."

"I fucking suspect you studied some damn criminal psychology! So you've been learning how to commit crimes, haven't you?!" Duncan finally exploded, uncharacteristically spewing out a string of profanities: "You get the hell out of here right now! Stay away from my men!"

"Ron isn't leaving, Tony and Manu aren't leaving! We'll be playing in Boston forever, so get out! Get out!"

"But they seem interested! That's New York!"

"Get out! FUXX! Get out!" Duncan was completely out of control at this point. Judging from his appearance and tone, he was just like a father whose daughter had been lured away by a blond-haired thug.

He was heartbroken, he was in pain, and he wanted to cry but couldn't.

But at this very moment, the girls actually wanted to break off their relationship with him and go with Ghostfire and Yellow Hair.

unacceptable!

Shameless!

Duncan, cursing and swearing, with a rare moment of complete breakdown, turned around quickly, simultaneously hooking his arms around the shoulders of the other three people and pulling them away.

Cherish life, stay away from forests.

Watching the departing figures of the group, Lin Tian didn't chase after them. It would be excessive for him to chase after them after they had already left.

However, not pursuing these few doesn't mean you can't pursue others.

Josh and Dwight, that pair of Howard, are still on the court!
Josh's an old friend, let's go! Let's chat, have a great chat!

Lin Tian excitedly walked towards the two Howards, but before he had even gone halfway, Duncan also walked over.

He waved his arms like he was shooing away chicks that had escaped from their cage, signaling the two of them to hurry back to the locker room. The game was over, why were they chatting idly here instead of going back to the locker room?
Can you make money or learn knowledge?

Go back, go back now!
Don't stay here, there's a big bad wolf ready to eat people!
"That repressed pervert." Lin Tian curled his lips, then looked around again and found that there were very few Celtics players left on the court, and there were none left worth talking to or bullying.

These people!

So boring!
This is so boring.

Not fun at all.

Seeing this, Lin Tian stopped staying on the field and walked towards the away team's locker room.

Go back, take a shower, and have a wonderful night's sleep!
After waking up, it's another beautiful day!
……

In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks once again swept the Celtics, achieving a terrifying 12-game winning streak in the East. They were unstoppable in the East, while in the West, the Nuggets and Spurs were still in a state of desperate struggle.

The Nuggets once held a commanding 3-1 lead in the first four games, putting them one step away from advancing.

However, after returning to the Spurs' AT&T Center, the Nuggets suffered a crushing defeat in Game 5!
They were blown out by the Spurs by a whopping 25 points!
But clearly, neither the Nuggets nor their fans think it's a big deal.

Because the next game, the sixth one, has to be played back in Denver, right?
Back in Denver, would you San Antonio people still be so arrogant?

I'll beat you to death!

At the same time, the Nuggets players also knew that although they still had match point and held the lead.

But the sixth game is actually their last chance! It's also their best chance!

If this game doesn't end the series, then a tie and a Game 7 in San Antonio would be a very close contest, with no clear winner!
For the Spurs, they had been walking on the edge of a cliff for a long time, and they had been struggling to survive. This was the time when their will to survive was strongest!

If they just put in a little more effort, they can drag the Nuggets to the brink of disaster as well, and make them "fight or retreat together" with them!
The Spurs will absolutely play with their lives in this game! They'll definitely give it their all!
Both teams consider this game to be the most crucial one in this series!

They all stepped onto the field with the mindset of a final battle, a fight to the death, and a willingness to give their all.

When two teams stand on the field with the same idea and are at odds with each other, it basically means that the game is going to be incredibly exciting!

For either team to win, they have to step over the other's dead body!
We have to fight tooth and nail to have any chance of winning this game!

Thus, Game 6 of the series officially began!
This match was later known as the bloodiest, craziest, most intense, most exciting, and most breathtaking final showdown of the series!
From the very first second of the match, the two sides were locked in a fierce and grueling brawl!
A simple example: Bosh was charging into the paint to attack and grab rebounds, while James was fiercely attacking under the basket, either defending, grabbing rebounds, or directly battling with his opponents.

The group of burly men on the Nuggets' side were even more ferocious, each one like an Eastern European gray wolf that hadn't eaten for half a month. Every face of theirs was filled with murderous intent and bloodlust. They didn't need to smell any blood to immediately enter their most ferocious mode.

A life-or-death struggle, the ultimate battle mode! (End of Chapter)