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Chapter 226 The Qin Dynasty: Boiling Anticipation! (Second update, begging for subscriptions and monthly tickets!)
When the Warriors, led by Qin Yue, returned to Oakland with a 3-1 lead over the veterans of Dallas.
On the night the game ended, ESPN expert Brian Windhorst issued a “critical condition notice” to all Dallas fans regarding the Mavericks: “If before Game 4 I thought the Mavericks had a 10% chance of advancing to the Finals, now that chance has almost reached zero.”

In the NBA, the stories of veterans fulfilling their dreams are always incredibly moving.

However, in the world of basketball where the strong are respected, the rise of a hegemon can also bring a group of devout followers.

"We are creating our own era!"

After Game 4, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said in an interview, "The decade before last, the Chicago Bulls created a brilliant legend, and the next decade will definitely belong to us!"

It's worth mentioning that, at the end of the interview, the ambitious Lacob officially announced his plan to build a new arena for the Warriors in the Bay Area.

This arena, which should have been known as the Chase Center in later generations, will be named in this life:

Messiah Stadium.

Alternatively, you can call it by another name:

——Big-Qin-Center

Chris Cohan, who previously passed the Warriors around like a hot potato to Lacob, could never have imagined that the Warriors' market value would surpass the Lakers and become the second in the league just two seasons later.
Furthermore, according to ESPN's economic experts, once the Qin Shi Huang Center is completed, the Warriors will officially replace the Knicks as the most valuable team in the NBA.

And as the future master of the Qin Center
Qin Yue never expected that Lacob would name the Warriors' new arena after him.

Although Qin Yue had already found a sense of belonging in the Bay Area, he was indeed prepared to live a life of solitude in one city.

But when Qin Yue learned that a new arena named after him would be built in San Francisco three years later...
"Before this arena is completed, we must use a great dynasty to mark its opening ceremony!"

As he led his team back to Auckland, Qin Yue, who felt an endless surge of energy the moment he stepped off the plane, thought to himself.

In addition to naming the new arena after Qin Yue, Lacob also plans to design a separate exhibition hall for players who made outstanding contributions to the Warriors' resurgence.

For example, Baron Davis, who has already passed away.

For example, Steve Nash, who defected from Phoenix during the Warriors' rebuilding process.

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"Why isn't my name in the exhibition hall planned by Qiao?"

After carefully reading the news reports about the Warriors' new arena, Kwame Brown got anxious.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yue, who was chatting and laughing with Jamison, turned to Brown and said, "Perhaps it's because in Joe's mind, he has to build you the biggest exhibition hall by himself."

Meanwhile, Ben Wallace took the opportunity to tease Brown, saying, "So here's the question: how will the Warriors introduce the great Kwame Brown in this biggest exhibition hall? The legendary center who averaged 4 points and 4 rebounds per game for the Warriors in the 2011 Western Conference Finals?"

Brown: "."

If Brown, with the help of Qin Yue and Nash, scored "20+10" in consecutive games against Al Jefferson in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, was the splendid number one draft pick, then...
Since the Western Conference semifinals, Jefferson's comment to Brown, "A crown not won through one's own efforts, no matter how dazzling, will eventually be broken," has become a curse.

Under this curse, his average of "5+5" in the Western Conference semifinals dropped to "4+4" in the Western Conference finals.
Where is the former high spirits of star center Brown?
Even when faced with Ben Wallace's taunts, Brown, who couldn't beat him in a fight or argue with him, could only walk to a corner of the training field in extreme grievance, squat down, and draw circles on the ground to curse his opponent.

Knowing that Brown had simply encountered two teams that were good at countering him in the last two rounds, Qin Yue took the initiative to comfort him, saying, "Don't be sad. As long as we can advance to the finals, you will definitely have a chance to prove yourself again."

While the Warriors and Mavericks were playing fiercely.

Meanwhile, in the neighboring Eastern Conference, the fierce battle between the Heat and the Knicks has also entered its climax.

Qin Yue knew very well that in the Finals, whether facing the Knicks' young trio and James, or the Heat's Melo and Wade brothers, Brown was the Warriors' optimal solution at the center position.

Therefore, although Qin Yue also believed that Lacob's decision not to design a separate exhibition hall for Brown was a wise one, at this moment, Qin Yue still had to soothe Brown's wounded heart.

"I've shed blood and made contributions for the Warriors!" Brown said. "Joe can't ignore the great contributions I made to this team!"

"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right," Qin Yue said, both amused and exasperated. "But if you continue with your current performance, just like Ben said, how are the Warriors going to introduce you in your exhibition hall?"

Brown: "."

A legendary center who averaged 4 points and 4 rebounds per game in the Western Conference Finals?
Reminded by Qin Yue, Brown immediately grasped the crux of the matter and said angrily, "When we get to the Finals, neither 'D-Wade' nor 'LBJ' will be able to score a single point in the paint that I'm guarding!"

Brown needs a perfect performance to prove himself.

However, before the Warriors can advance to the Finals, they still need to completely defeat the Mavericks before they can think about the Finals.

On the evening of the 27th.

With a series lead in their hands, the Warriors hosted the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at Oracle Arena.

Although every Mavericks player knew very well that completing a comeback in this series was an almost impossible task.

But on the night of the game, the Mavericks' consistently high fighting spirit made Qin Yue look at them with new respect.

In this life, due to Parker joining the group...
Compared to the Mavericks team Qin Yue remembered, which could only rely on this season for a single victory, this Mavericks team does theoretically have a longer window of opportunity to win the championship.

This also makes many of the Mavericks' veteran players far more optimistic than people imagine.

"Old Ja, this summer you have to bring back another good black guy for Dirk!" Even before the game, Terry was joking with Kidd, "You know, Dallas is a dump, and those low-IQ black guys have never liked it!"

Kidd rolled his eyes at Terry and said, "Where are we going to get the salary cap space to recruit players?"

Terry shook his head and said, "Dirk said that this summer, he can opt out of his contract and take another pay cut!"

Upon hearing this, after glancing back at Nowitzki's resolute expression—a resolute determination that showed he was willing to risk the stigma of forming superteams in order to win a championship—Kidd said, "Then why aren't you, you damn black guy, diligently picking cotton for Dirk?"

"GO-WROK! GO-WROK!"

Within the Mavericks, such jokes involving racial discrimination have long been a unique part of the team's culture.

This is very politically incorrect. But this is very Dallas.

Of course, as the team's star player, Nowitzki could only listen and not participate.

At the start of Game 5, Qin Yue once again won possession of the ball for the Warriors.

On the sidelines, Brown, who had already clashed with Chandler, took the opportunity to complain, "Why isn't that mad dog that likes to bite people acting crazy anymore?"

"Shut up! Even if I'm a mad dog, I'm a mad dog that can play in games!" Chandler glared at Brown and said, "Unlike some sycophants who have been abandoned by their owners!"

Brown: "."

Brown, now powerless and furious, is destined to continue to suppress his anger and wait until the Finals to vent his frustration.

On the court, Jamison's first offensive play broke through the Mavericks' defense for the Warriors.

"It's true what they say: oranges grown south of the Huai River are sweet, but those grown north of it are bitter. Who would have thought that Jamison would become the Warriors' most consistent second-leading scorer in this year's playoffs?" CCTV's Yu Jia said.

Yang Yi, who has been commentating alongside Yu Jia for several games, laughed and said, "In the past, American media always said that LeBron James is a player who can make his teammates better, but now, through Jamison, we can easily see who is the player who can make his teammates better, and who always shuts down his teammates on the court."

At this moment, if it were during the same historical period, Yang Yi would definitely have been exiled to Minnesota because of his audacious comment.

but now.
To be honest, jokes about LeBron James have long been a topic of conversation among fans in both China and the United States.

Chinese fans dislike how American media used to compare LeBron James, a player with a lot of hype, to Qin Yue.

American fans, on the other hand, disliked that James was constantly being called the "Chosen One," yet he was repeatedly defeated by Qin Yue, turning him into a raging star.

Even during this year's playoffs
American fans also launched a poll on whether James should no longer be called the King and the Chosen One.

As a result, this group of audacious "lowly people" actually garnered over 80% of the vote.

Amid the overwhelming public outcry, ESPN commentator A. Smith said, "I think the fans have a lot to say. How can a player who has never proven himself still call himself the King and the Chosen One?"

It is clear that James, no longer the king, has fallen into the darkest moment of his life.

The only good news for James is that, with American fans no longer believing he can have that great competition with Qin Yue, James has finally broken free from the shackles that have bound him for so long in this year's playoffs.

That shackle called "Great Qin".

Closer to home.

At Oracle Arena, the Mavericks put up a fierce and tenacious fight in Game 5.

When that country bumpkin from Würzburg repeatedly tackled Qin Yue's defense on the court and made tough saves for the Mavericks, how could Mavericks fans watching on TV not be moved by Nowitzki's performance?
but
At the end of the first half, the Mavericks were still trailing 55-63.

And the point difference was an unforgettable 8 points for Mavericks fans.

Will the 8 points that the Mavericks couldn't close out until the end of the last game become an insurmountable obstacle for them in this game as well?

In response, Qin Yue said that in order to avoid making the Mavericks fans too heartbroken, he decided to end their suffering personally with a bigger victory.

In the second half, under Qin Yue's organization and playmaking, and with substitutes Curry and Dunleavy finding their rhythm, the Warriors went on a 14-0 run in just three minutes.

This offensive surge completely ended the suspense of the game.

Although Nowitzki and the Mavericks did not give up in the fourth quarter, the outcome of the game was not determined by the Mavericks' will, as the Warriors' relentless offensive onslaught was unstoppable once it began.

The final score was 110 to 130.

The Warriors crushed the Mavericks at home and secured their ticket to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year.

"Western champions!" Jamison, who had reached the Finals for the first time in his career, exclaimed with tears in his eyes after the game. "Now, we are the Western Conference champions!"

Seeing this, Brown scoffed, "What's so great about winning a division title? This is the fourth time in my career I've won a division title."

Watching Brown, who instantly reverted to his usual arrogant self after advancing to the Finals, Ben Wallace felt a pang of heartache and said, "Will my future historical ranking really be below that of such a scoundrel?"

Below Brown?

This is highly likely.

As a defensive center, Brown already has three championships. He has fame for his talent, skill, and ability. What does Ben Wallace have to compare with Brown?

"Congratulations on making it to the Finals. I accept losing this series to you completely," Chandler said after the game, shaking hands and hugging Qin Yue. "But you have to shut that spineless sycophant up! Otherwise, next time I'll beat him up even if it costs me my career!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yue laughed and said, "Then you should still beat him up. You know I can't control his mouth."

The Western Conference Finals have now come to an end.

After the game, Nowitzki, who was the loser but whose mentality was clearly stronger than in the past, said frankly: "I have done my best, and I will work even harder next year."

"In my opinion, there's nothing shameful about losing to the god of basketball," Marion said. "Right now, I just hope the Warriors can win the championship under Messiah's leadership, because that would make me feel better."

Meanwhile, Qin Yue, who was besieged by reporters in the locker room, was asked the question most often: which Eastern Conference team he hoped would make it to the Finals?

"I don't care about the Knicks or the Heat, or who our Finals opponent will be," Qin Yue said calmly. "Because no matter who our opponent is, they can't stop us from defending our title."

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