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Lin Tian's performance that night was very disappointing to the media.

They originally thought Lin Tian was going to make some arrogant remarks like "Win four games in a row to win the championship", "The Mavericks are nothing", "I can dismantle Dallas with one hand", "There will be no Game 7, there will be no Game 7 in this series".

But the result?

No, not one!

To the reporters' utter disappointment, they could only write articles in a disheartened and routine manner, publishing the platitudes and nonsense Lin Tian had uttered, and then lamenting that they hadn't managed to get any big scoops that night.

Regarding the reporters' opinions, Lin Tian said: You're right to be disappointed!
Dude, I'm not saying this to you guys!

You are not the target audience, so what's the use of you understanding it?

It's enough if someone can understand it.

What does it mean when someone speaks without thinking, but the listener takes it to heart?

Well... of course, this time it wasn't that the speaker was unintentional, but rather that the speaker pretended to be unintentional, while the listener inevitably took it to heart.

The day after Game 3 of the series, the Mavericks did not practice. Johnson hoped everyone could rest for a day, calm down, and forget the painful defeat and the pain of being reversed.

In the hotel where the Mavericks were staying, James sat alone in his room, thoughtfully looking at the newspaper in front of him and the news on his computer screen.

Lin bluntly states that the Mavericks' loss was due to Johnson not being as handsome as him!

James: Johnson is not as good as Lin Tian! If Johnson could pay attention to the players' feelings like Lin Tian did, maximize the development of each person's characteristics, and pay attention to the players' condition, then we would definitely win!
Lin stated that he doesn't care who plays in the final shot and suggested reporters ask Pippen how it feels!

James: Pippen? I'm Pippen? Am I the same as Pippen? Am I being confused with Pippen again?

What would Michael do in this situation? Lin: Michael wouldn't be in this situation! No idiot would let Jordan sit on the bench and watch someone shoot the game-winning shot!

LeBron James: So I'm not on the same level as Jordan and Lin? I'm not a superstar, so I'm in this situation? I'm just Pippen?

"James + Nowitzki is the most terrifying! We're worried about their excessive interaction!"

James: Lin, that bastard, will he tell the truth after the game? Will he really reveal what his biggest fear is against which opponent's tactics? Is he an idiot? That bastard is just spreading misinformation! There's only one reason he's saying this: he wants us to think he's afraid of my pick-and-roll with Dirk, so he'll let us play more.

This way, he can't execute the Terry Nowitzki pick-and-roll he's really afraid of, and he can execute the pick-and-roll between me and Nowitzki that he's not afraid of! He's doing it on purpose! He's not afraid of me! He thinks I'm not a threat!
So, I'm just a Pippen?
……

There are many similar situations, but on this particular day, James was completely trapped in self-doubt and self-delusion. He couldn't escape or break free from this logic.

He felt that whether it was Lin Tian, ​​Jordan, Johnson, or everyone on the Mavericks, they all saw him as Pippen.

Damn it, I'm LeBron James!

The chosen one! The strongest in history! Is the young emperor Scottie Pippen?!
James was completely out of sorts. He was even absent-minded and out of sorts during training the next day.

He was wondering what he should do: accept the appointment and be a Pippen, or try to seize power and become his own Jordan?
James is in disarray!
Lin Tian's strategy was a complete success!

In Game 4 of the series, although Nowitzki continued his excellent performance, scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds on 11-of-21 shooting for a double-double, James had his worst game of the series that night.

他14投只有6中，全场只拿到17分9助攻3篮板，并且还出现了5个失误！
More importantly, James once again lost his way in the fourth quarter!

他整个第四节4投1中只拿到2分2助攻2失误的222数据。

With James struggling, the Bobcats secured another victory, winning 86-84 against the Mavericks and tying the series at 2-2!

Both sides are now on equal footing, and the series has been successfully turned into a best-of-three series!
The next crucial game will continue at the Bobcats' Spectrum Center!

The mood of both sides in this match was completely different from that in the third match a few days ago!
In the third game a few days ago, the Bobcats were in a bad mood, worried that the Mavericks would score 3-0 and sweep them.

In Game 5, the Bobcats are in high spirits, incredibly united, and brimming with confidence. They are determined to take Game 5 and turn the series around!

The Bobcats are about to take the lead!

In this game, Nowitzki maintained his consistently high level of play throughout the series, once again scoring 30+ points with a shooting percentage of over 50%, for a total of 32 points.

In addition, Johnson made a lineup change in this game, putting Terry in the starting lineup. Terry did not disappoint Johnson, scoring the second-highest 24 points on the team and hitting 5 three-pointers!
But while these two were playing exceptionally well, James once again delivered a performance that left fans bewildered.

He once again lowered his own standards, delivering what was arguably the worst game of his career.

他全场比赛11投只有3中，连罚球都只有4罚2中，3分更是一个没进！只拿下8分9篮板7助攻的糟糕数据！此外他还再次送出去了4次失误！
In the fourth quarter, James only missed one shot, playing the entire quarter but managing only 0 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 2 turnovers.

A complete undercover agent performance.

Under these circumstances, it's naturally difficult for the Mavericks to win on the road!
The Bobcats have once again secured home-court advantage!
They won three straight games at home and successfully reversed the series deficit, taking a 3-0 lead!

3: 2!

For the first time since the first round of the series, the Bobcats have taken the lead in the series!
Well, of course, 4:3 doesn't count as a lead. What's the point of leading if you've already won?

In short, they gained the upper hand for the first time since the first round and reached match point before their opponents for the first time!

This is also the championship point!
If the Bobcats win just one more game, they will become this year's champions! Their first-ever championship trophy!
It is also the first team in NBA history in the last 40 years to win the championship in its first appearance in the playoffs!

Of course, we still need to win one more game!
They still need to win at least one more game at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas!
The whole of Charlotte had gone completely mad at this point!

From facing a 0-3 deficit to a 3-2 comeback victory, from heaven to hell, from despair to ecstasy, the Bobcats only needed one week.

The fans here are completely in a frenzy of celebration.

As the Bobcats departed for Dallas, the entire road was filled with enthusiastic fans who came to see them off, chanting "Champions! Champions! Champions!" to give the team their best wishes.

As is customary at this time, the Bobcats players, who should have remained quiet and calm, forcibly suppressed their excitement and passion, and did not interact with the fans.

Opening champagne at halftime is something no normal person would do unless they were 100% sure. Otherwise, if they were proven wrong, they would be out of a job and it might become a lifelong stain on their reputation.

For example, McGrady's "I've already thought about my next opponent," Beasley's "Maybe Rose is the Rookie of the Year, but my goal is MVP," James' "not 1, not 2, not 3," and of course Kobe's "Shaq did it too."

In any case, be careful with your words and actions, lest you become a stain on your reputation and be manipulated by others for the rest of your life.

However, there is one person on the Bobcats who never cares about these things and doesn't care about the consequences at all.

"Champions! We are the champions! We will bring the Larry O'Brien Trophy back! Right here! Next week! Right here at this airport! See you then! Let's pop some champagne together!"

In the entire Bobcats team, there is only one person who can make such promises and interact with fans in such an arrogant manner!

Lin Tian!

Lin Tian, ​​who was the one most responsible for keeping the players calm and preventing them from becoming too relaxed or underestimating their opponents, was the first to open the champagne bottle.

There's no way around it; for Mr. Lin, opening champagne halfway through the event is already a rather reserved, low-key, and humble act.

As you can see, this guy declared he was going to win the championship before the season even started.

With only half of the finals left, is it possible for Lin Tian to keep a low profile? Impossible, that's not an option!

The fans have traveled a long way to get here, and the team members all walk forward with cold faces and heads down. Is that appropriate? Won't the fans be heartbroken?
Therefore, Lin Tian issued an order that 99% of the coaches in the entire league would consider quite outrageous.

"Everyone, put down your luggage and interact with the fans for 10 minutes! Sign autographs, take photos, and shout slogans! But no female fans allowed in the restrooms! That's it, let's begin, guys, show us our determination and resilience!"

Lin Tian said: "Dude, not only am I going to pop the champagne early, but I'm also going to drag all of you down with me and make you all celebrate with me!"
"Why?"

About an hour later, the Bobcats players, who had almost missed their flight due to having too much fun, boarded the plane breathlessly. Van Gundy stared at Lin Tian with a grim expression, not understanding what was going on.

There must be a reason for something so outrageous.

Although he had just been assimilated by the environment, excitedly raising his hands and shouting "Long live!" and "Champion!", that doesn't mean Van Gundy thinks Lin Tian did the right thing.

"Because I'm so happy!" Lin Tian was clearly genuinely happy. He leaned back comfortably in his chair and said, "I haven't celebrated a championship in three years. Three years! Do you know how I've spent these three years?"

"Now that I finally have the chance, I can't hold back anymore, I can't wait, so let's go for it!"

"Only three years," Van Gundy muttered, his face full of disdain.

I only celebrated once in my life.

You son of a bitch, it's only been three years since we last celebrated, what are you babbling about?

Lin Tian's reasoning was both reasonable and incredibly absurd. Anyway, Van Gundy didn't want to pay any attention to him. He simply covered his glasses with an eye mask and went to sleep. Ignoring him was the secret to living a long and healthy life.

……

In Dallas, James has completely hit rock bottom due to his abysmal performance and disappointing aspects!
Their performance on the court, their off-court reputation, and their popularity and support in Dallas have all plummeted.

The San Antonio fans gloated over his performance and mocked him relentlessly. The San Antonio fans' comment that broke James's spirits has now become a trend on the internet, appearing under every news article related to James, practically everywhere!
"We thought we had lost our Jordan and Lin, but it turns out we only lost Pippen!"

It’s heartbreaking to kill someone!

The origins of these arguments and claims are unknown, and it's hard to say exactly where they came from, but Pelinka confidently asserted: these were all arranged by my buddies!
Lin Tian didn't bother arguing with Pelinka about his attempt to steal the credit. He figured he wouldn't give him any extra pay anyway, so he'd let Pelinka be smug.

Anyway, James has completely fallen into despair, completely lost, and has completely forgotten how to play basketball.

Even when he went to practice these past two days, Dallas fans started booing him!

When the people of Dallas started to dislike him and began to turn against him, they knew how badly James had played in those two consecutive games.

It's truly unbearable to look at!
The topic of "What's wrong with LeBron James?" has become the number one topic in the sports world across the United States and even the world in the past few days.

Everyone wants to know what happened to James, and why he suddenly can't play basketball anymore.

Injuries? Illnesses? Internal strife? Team role issues? Or is it simply a matter of poor form?
Fans had a variety of opinions, and major sports channels competed to host programs to discuss the matter. Everyone wanted to know, or rather, wanted to participate in this topic.

After all, this is LeBron James!

Stern's handpicked future number one player in the league, a superstar who consistently delivered 27+7+7 in both the regular season and playoffs for many years, how did he suddenly forget how to play?
Moreover, they were facing the Bobcats, a team whose defense wasn't top-tier.

As more and more speculations emerged, even more outrageous ones began to appear.

Hmm... This is outrageous. So outrageous that even someone like Lin Tian couldn't help but grimace and say nothing when he saw these speculations.

Humans! How wicked they are!

These people who spread rumors and nonsense have truly filthy hearts!
Compared to them, Lin Tian felt that he was a sunny, cheerful, and simple-minded person!

But regardless, the Mavericks are currently facing difficulties.

James was originally their biggest asset this season, and even their biggest signing in team history, but now he has become their biggest destabilizing factor.

Well, it's also worth mentioning that while fans and media were frantically discussing the series and its outcome, Pippen finally couldn't hold back and gave an interview.

"What do you mean, 'He's a fucking Pippen'? What do you mean, 'He's a fucking, damn, son of a bitch,' he's a fucking Pippen?"

"Am I that bad? Am I just the lowest standard, the bottom line?"

"Go to hell! If anyone says that again, I'll snap their neck!"

Pippen, who was innocently caught in the crossfire, was absolutely furious.

……

As time progresses rapidly, Game 6 of the series is about to begin!
Because this match could very well be the last one of the season, major sports channels started broadcasting their programs two hours before the match began.

The purpose of doing this is undoubtedly to generate buzz!

Let's make this series even more exciting and attract more attention!

At the same time, it is also to encourage more fans to participate in the discussion.

The commentators and analysts also took advantage of this early start time to begin analyzing the match.

"What should the Mavericks do?" As is customary in pre-game analysis, commentators always try to help the trailing team turn the tide, because the more exciting the game, the better!

"What the Mavericks need to do now is win Game 6!" Miller started with his usual platitudes before continuing, "But of course, they need to figure out what's wrong with James first."

"If things don't go well, if James continues to play like he did in the first two or even three games, then the Mavericks are really in danger!"

"All I can say is that if I were Johnson, and if I still couldn't handle James and couldn't figure out his problems, then I would just take James out of the starting lineup and make him a substitute! Reduce his playing time and ball possession time."

"Then bring out the former ace combination of Nowitzki and Terry again to compete with the Bobcats!"

"But honestly, without LeBron James, without the real LeBron James, the Mavericks would most likely not be a match for the Bobcats, and the Bobcats would most likely be able to beat them!"

"After all, at this point in the series, neither side has much room or possibility for adjustment. All they can do is maximize their existing advantages."

"However, as I said before: the Mavericks' biggest advantage has become their weakness. I really don't know what to do about it."

Jackson followed up, "So what's your final opinion on this series? How do you think it will end?"

"The Bobcats will win!" Miller stated without hesitation, uttering a seemingly obvious statement: "If the Bobcats can win this game, then they will be the champions!"

"On the contrary, if they are dragged into a Game 7 by the Mavericks, they will most likely lose!"

“Fine, let’s thank Reggie for his nonsense.” Jackson rolled his eyes, completely unconvinced by Miller’s ramblings, but he didn’t continue arguing with Miller.

Because we're about to move on to the next step. (End of Chapter)