Champions Creed

Chapter 214 213: Advantage in Salt Lake City (asking for monthly ticket!)

Roger made two free throws under tremendous pressure amid the boos of the fans, and turned around early to celebrate the victory in the direction of Reggie Miller.

Gilbert Arenas, a basketball genius studying in the San Fernando Valley, felt like he had opened the door to a new world. Wouldn't it be great if he could combine early celebrations with buzzer-beating three-pointers?
At this moment, O'Neal's expression and behavior were the same as those of the Pacers fans in the stands.

He stared at Roger in disbelief, unable to believe what Roger had done in the final moments.

He attracted a double-team and calmly passed the ball to Steve Smith for a three-pointer.

After being pushed away by Reggie Miller with an obvious foul, he still caught up with the target and completed the block.

Then, at the most crucial moment of the series, amid the noise made by tens of thousands of people at the scene, he made two free throws.

If any one of these things goes wrong, the Eagles will be in great crisis.

But Roger took it all on without making any mistakes.

Seeing Roger kill the game with free throws, O'Neal suddenly remembered something.

Bill Walton, that damn bastard, is not going to take advantage of me again.
As soon as Shark thought of this, Bill Walton's voice immediately came from the TV.

"This is a true great superstar! 40+10 assists, I said Roger would do it for the fourth time soon. See, isn't it faster than everyone expected? His two free throws also explain why he can win three FMVP trophies in a row. If it's the center who thinks Roger doesn't deserve the FMVP, don't expect him to make any free throws!"

Although he was not commentating on the Sharks' game, he still talked about them every word. This is Bill Walton's deep love for the Sharks.

O'Neal cursed, "Damn it, you can't commentate the game without me, right?"
The Pacers still had time, but Bird had no timeouts left.

This time, Roger really made the Pacers experience the feeling of drowning.

Indianapolis fans knew the game was over.

Roger blocked Reggie Miller personally and stabbed him in the chest with the final blow.

This is God's punishment on mortals.

Everyone on the Eagles bench had jumped up, excitedly waiting for the game time to end.

Reggie Miller immediately returned to his normal self after a brief period of depression: "Quick, kick off!"

He didn't want to give up yet.

Dale Davis quickly passed the ball to Reggie Miller, who wanted to quickly pass through half court and grab a three-pointer.

But because he was too impatient, the ball was intercepted by Pippen just as Reggie Miller crossed the midfield line.

This break didn't even give the Pacers a chance to create a miracle.

The moment the steal was completed, the Pacers players completely gave up the game.

They did not make any tackles or commit any tactical fouls.

Because none of that makes sense anymore.

Pippen put the ball on the floor and then lay down in a big shape.

Steve Smith covered his face with his hands, unable to believe that he was going to the finals.

The players on the bench were already hugging each other.

Where is Roger?
He simply pointed to his "Shark Blood" sneakers and raised four fingers to the camera, meaning, "Hey Shaq, I'm going to get the fourth one!"

The electronic buzzer sounded, and the much-anticipated Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 officially came to an end.

The final score was 98 to 93. Roger used his 40+ performance in the third game of the series to eliminate the Indiana Pacers who were attempting to kill him.

The Eagles won the division championship trophy again after 28 years!

Bill Walton stood up and applauded: "Where is Scott? Scott has tears in his eyes!"

Larry Bird shook hands with Lenny Wilkens, then shook hands with Roger.

The man is used to ups and downs, so his emotions are relatively stable.

But the same can’t be said for the rest of the Pacers.

Dale Davis burst into tears on the court.

Jalen Rose angrily took off his jersey and fell heavily to the ground.

Reggie Miller sat at the Pacers' logo in the center of Market Square Arena, hugging his knees with his hands, looking completely emo.

This Pacers team is well aware that this year's championship opportunity will not come easily.

This team has been stronger than ever this year, but they still can't get past Roger.

What about the future? Will there be another good opportunity to defeat God?

The tenacious Pacers completely collapsed at this moment.

These bald tough guys are qualified to be heroes, but the world of competitive sports has always been a place where winners take all.

Roger, who scored 43+11 in the game, walked up to Reggie Miller who was sitting on the ground and pulled him up from the ground.

However, Roger didn't say anything to comfort Reggie Miller.

He has always only been able to comfort women.

Besides, a cockroach-like bastard like Reggie Miller doesn't need any comfort.

Roger just said to Reggie Miller: "I told you that you can't play in this series. You should run for president of the United States. That will be easier."

Reggie Miller shook his head. He knew the rule of the jungle. Now Roger was the winner and he could say whatever he wanted.

Miller simply muttered, "Good luck in the finals, bastard."

"Then I wish you a happy holiday, Luther."

On the other side, the magician has completely entered the "blowing Luo" state.

"We know what greatness is, we understand what greatness is, and this is greatness! Roger flies to a city and beats the shit out of that city's team. Five years of professional career, five finals, always like this. So, don't tell me that Roger is not great enough! Whether he is with Shaq or not, he is a great player!"

Bill Walton smiled and said, "Shaq? The guy who lost Roger and couldn't win a single game in the conference finals but still yelled that he should be the MVP?"

O'Neal was so angry that he picked up a chair and smashed the TV.

There’s no going back, his reputation is totally gone.

Afterwards, Roger and his teammates hugged each other to celebrate the victory.

When he got in front of Pippen, Roger saw that Pippen's expression was extremely painful.

The save just now undoubtedly made Pippen's back, which was already having some problems, even more painful.

After seeing Roger, Pippen was the first to smile bitterly: "Incredible, I'm going to play you in the finals again."

It was really incredible. When Reggie Miller shook off Pippen and pushed Roger away, Pippen thought everything was over again.

Who could have thought that Roger would catch up with Reggie Miller and personally bring him dark despair.

Roger patted Pippen on the shoulder and said, "Take good care of your injury these days, Scott. We haven't finished our work yet!"

Everything is not over yet. The fight in the Eastern Conference Finals is just for a ticket to success.

But whether you can redeem the grand prize after entering depends on yourself.

Pippen tried to straighten his back: "It's OK Roger, I'm OK."

On the side, Steve Smith passed by Roger and Pippen with red eyes.

A player who has been called a softie for the past six seasons has finally experienced the feeling of breaking out of the East. This sense of satisfaction makes Steve Smith extremely emotional.

Roger teased Steve Smith: "Hey Steve, wipe your tears quickly and stop looking like an inexperienced person. This championship doesn't count. I'm going to let you know what a real big scene is. If you cry now, your hands will probably be shaking when you shoot in the finals." Steve Smith didn't want to pay attention to Roger. He and Roger were able to put aside their grudges because of the championship and Andy.

But he had never liked Roger, not in the past, not now.

Roger's chatterbox is really unbearable.

Roger's arrogant attitude seemed too conceited to Steve Smith.

He didn't like this arrogant and outspoken bastard at all.

But we must admit that Roger is really an excellent basketball player. As far as his performance on the basketball court is concerned, you can't find fault with Roger.

For example, just now, he did not go for a mindless singles play at the critical moment, but trusted his teammates.

He will make key defensive plays when his teammates are out of position.

Then he was able to make the free throw despite the greatest pressure.

He did almost everything right in the clutch.

You can trust Roger with everything about basketball.

So, out of respect, Steve Smith replied: "Don't worry, I won't be scared by the big scene that's coming. If you need me, just pass it to me, just like you did just now."

Roger looked at his two best helpers, who were full of fighting spirit, and rubbed his hands in anticipation.

Magic was right, Roger just flew into a city and beat the shit out of that city's team.

This season, Roger has to fly again.

Destination, Salt Lake City! ——
The most famous high school player in history, the most famous international player in history, with countless iconic masterpieces and iconic moments, participated in five finals in five years of his career, won three of them, and maybe four soon. He also personally pulled the red carpet away from Michael's feet, leaving Michael with nothing to do but go back and forth between casinos and golf courses. What else do you think I can say about such a player? He is too perfect. - Bird answered the question of how to evaluate Roger.

We actually played very well, controlled the tempo, kept the score close, and did well in all aspects, but a guy named Roger dominated the game in the final stage. ——Mark Jackson talked about the ultimate reason for the loss.

Yes, I did push Roger, but I've seen Roger push others, and that's normal competition. I thought it was a good shot, and Roger didn't complain much, but continued to chase and gave me a good shot. That's our competition, we're all men. It doesn't make sense to discuss whether that shot was a foul or not. -- Reggie Miller on controversial pushes

I think this time, Atlanta fans don't have to worry about any accidents. Although there is still the finals to play, we will definitely bring the championship back to Atlanta! - Lenny Wilkens made an impassioned victory declaration.

"Congratulations, Roger. This was a great game. Both sides contributed great performances. Regarding Reggie Miller's last shot, his action of pushing you away was controversial. Do you think it was a foul?"

"I don't care at all. I can handle him anyway. It doesn't matter whether the referee blows the whistle or not. Only weak people will find off-field factors to complain about, but I am used to controlling the game myself."

"Are you ready to go back to Atlanta and enjoy the fans?"

"It's not time to cheer yet. The work isn't done yet."

"Then let's talk about your opponent in the finals. Because the Jazz swept the Lakers 4-0 to advance, they probably had one more week of rest than you. How much do you think this will affect the finals?"

"Oh, I'm used to it. That's Shaq. He's always giving you trouble. If he wins a game, the Jazz won't get that much rest. If a movie theater wants to do a 'Shaq giving you trouble' highlights show, they can sell tickets for $1000, and I'll pay $2000. But like I said, I'm used to it, so it doesn't affect the game."

"This is the first time you've faced the same opponent in the finals. Do you think this is different from the past?"

"It's no different, just take out the opponent and go home with the championship. It doesn't matter who the opponent is, no matter how long they have been resting, that will never change."

——Roger was interviewed at the press conference.

At this time, Stockton and Karl Malone were sweating in the gym.

These two training fanatics did not relax even before the finals began.

Why are they working so hard? Because they have never won an MVP.

Take a look at a day in the life of the CBA's former MVP.

Aerobic training: three sets of running on the treadmill, 17 minutes each.

Core training, three sets of planks with a 15kg weight.

For shooting training, just take 300 shots slowly and without any confrontation.

That's the privilege of being an MVP.

There is no way, who made Karl Malone and Stockton so bad? If you are bad, you need to practice more.

"Carl," John Stockton, who always had a dull expression on his face, frowned, "How confident do you think we are this time?"

"100%!" Ma Long, who was lifting small dumbbells, answered firmly.

Karl Malone is not a cocky person.

Although most media are still optimistic about the Hawks, no matter how you look at this year's finals, Karl Malone can confidently say "the advantage is mine."

First of all, he and his team have rested for a full week, and the fatigue left by the long season on the Jazz players is almost gone.

And because of the home-court advantage this year, the Jazz don't have to fly around. They just need to recuperate in Salt Lake City and wait for the Hawks to come to them.

On the other hand, those bastards from Atlanta, after returning to Georgia to rest for a day, will immediately come to breathe the thin air of Salt Lake City.

It's not just physical fatigue. Going from one difficult battle to another immediately afterward always makes people feel bored and tired psychologically.

This was undoubtedly a torture for the Eagles.

Secondly, Karl Malone is never afraid of Roger and Shaq being alone.

He told Stockton:
"Without Shaq, what is Roger? Our defense can handle him. He has no help at all. He has nothing. Look at Shaq, he brought three so-called All-Stars with the Lakers, but what can they do to help Shaq? They can only watch Shaq being slaughtered by us.

Shaq and Roger, they are indispensable. Once separated, they have no fighting power at all.”

In addition to these, Karl Malone's confidence also comes from the 4-0 sweep of the Lakers and the 4-1 sweep of the Spurs.

After the Jazz nearly lost to the Rockets, who were ranked eighth in the Western Conference, in the first round after a five-game losing streak, Karl Malone was already prepared to fight tougher battles.

After all, the Rockets have declined, and the Lakers and Spurs are both considered the biggest favorites in the Western Conference this year.

The result? The Spurs' twin towers in the second round were not as difficult to deal with as expected. Karl Malone easily scored 24 points and 10 rebounds per game against the Spurs' twin towers.

On the other hand, Duncan of the Spurs only scored 21+8, and the Admiral could only score 39 points with a hit rate of 18%.

Then, in the match against the Los Angeles Lakers, O'Neal not only surprised the Los Angeles fans, but also his opponent Karl Malone.

Because this was the easiest Western Conference Finals he had ever played. In every game, Karl Malone felt that he could beat the Lakers. In every game, Karl Malone felt that O'Neal was an incompetent clown.

With a 56% shooting percentage and averaging 30+10+4 per game, Karl Malone's statistics are even better than in the Western Conference semifinals.

The Jazz swept the so-called championship favorites, the Lakers, out without even breaking a sweat.

Anyway, here's what happened: So far in this year's playoffs, Karl Malone has eliminated five top 50 superstars, a super rookie who was ranked fifth in the first team and second defense MVP in his rookie season, and two favorite teams to win the championship.

And Karl Malone does all this without any pressure.

Karl Malone now feels like he has accidentally entered the lair of the big boss in the first level of a game, and then walked out and killed the monsters with great ease.

The victories in these two rounds of games brought Karl Malone's self-confidence to an unprecedented level, and his self-confidence is no less than that of the man who started to eye the number one position in history after winning four championships.

Karl Malone firmly believed that if the Hawks were to play a mediocre team like the Pacers until the last minute of Game 6, they would definitely not be able to beat the Jazz!
He would never allow Roger to jump onto the technical table to celebrate in front of him again.

Never allow the media to say that he and Stockton don't have championship genes.

He would never allow Roger, the bastard who had made him bleed, to show off his power.

John Stockton was also very confident, but he still reminded his good partner: "Carl, Roger is not without help. Scott and Steve Smith, they both played well in key games."

"Well, maybe. But we have plenty of ways to deal with those two guys. We won't lose. This time, we won't lose again. If anyone wants to be the first to help Roger, let him have a taste of what it's like to have a close contact with hell."

Karl Malone put down the dumbbells and touched his elbows.

Well, Duncan and the Admiral certainly knew what they meant by that.

(End of this chapter)