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Chapter 250 When Gods Are Beyond Imagination

Green's outburst shattered the balance of this physical battle.

This is a scene that O'Neal will not be unfamiliar with.

Because in the 1995 NBA Finals, Kenny Smith, who famously said "I won't make a three-pointer unless it's a crucial one," played the role of Draymond Green against Shaquille O'Neal in that Finals series.

On the court, the Lakers' offensive possession.

Under immense pressure, Marc Gasol hit a game-saving three-pointer for the Lakers.

62:67.

Back to the point, under Qin Yue's command, the Warriors, who were creating opportunities for Green, had Qin Yue set a screen for the opponent near the top of the arc to create a shooting opportunity.

But just as Klay forcefully bypassed the screen and lunged at Green, Green suddenly changed his shot to a pass, slamming the ball towards Qin Yue, who was already cutting towards the Lakers' paint.

Then, Qin Yue leaped into the air and delivered a powerful, flying strike that landed squarely on the target.

Was that calm and perfect pass really made by Green?
After scoring, even Qin Yue couldn't help but give Green a thumbs up.

Normally, short pick-and-rolls like this are initiated by Curry and Qin Yue.

Qin Yue didn't expect Green to notice that his original intention was just to help him get the offensive rebound.

TNT's Smith said, "Dan's focus was clearly higher than everyone else's, which allowed him to spot Messiah's movement immediately."

Like rain after a long drought, this was probably Qin Yue's truest feeling at this moment.

Oracle Arena, it's the Lakers' turn to have the ball.

That night, a very un-Kobe-like Kobe initiated a 1-5 pick-and-roll with Marc Gasol at the high post, and as if possessed by the spirit of Magic Johnson, he flicked his wrist and passed the basketball to Marc Gasol, who had bounced to the top of the key.

However, since Marc Gasol had just hit a three-pointer in the previous possession, Wallace and Brown both lunged at Gasol at the same time as the Spanish giant made his shooting motion.

However, the shot was faked, the pass was real. Just like the story of Green, Gasol returned the ball to Kobe's hands with a fake shot and a real pass.

Kobe made a layup off the backboard.

64:69.

"How can this damn match be so exciting?"

On TNT, Barkley remarked, "This is absolutely the highest level of defense I've seen in recent years, but the Lakers and Warriors are able to play such beautiful basketball under such a level of defense!"

Smith, who shared the same sentiment, said, "This game represents the highest level of NBA development to date."

Warriors possession of the ball.

Green, who received star player treatment, created an opportunity for Qin Yue to isolate and attack Pau Gasol on the wing after a series of runs to draw away the Lakers' help defenders.

The minor players on the Warriors roster are still burning brightly.

And what about Qin Yue?

This was a play in which he had to repay Green for his run.

So, I released the ball to accelerate and then dribbled back to pull it back.

With a leisurely stroll, Qin Yue, using his superb ball-handling skills, calmly made a jump shot after completely shaking off Pau Gasol.

What a magnificent goal!

On the Warriors' bench, Mike Malone, noticing that Qin Yue was also in great form, immediately called out to Curry.

If a runaway Green has already given the Lakers a major headache...

Now is undoubtedly the perfect opportunity for the Warriors to bring in Curry and create more space for Qin Yue.

On the field, a substitution is made when the ball is dead.

Curry on, Wallace off.

The Warriors retained the playoff rookie duo of Green and Butler, personally selected by Qin Yue.

"Jimmy, you're in charge of the ball from now on."

Furthermore, while bringing in Curry, Malone also boldly handed over the Warriors' on-court command to rookie Butler in order to relieve Qin Yue's organizational pressure.

"An army is raised for a thousand days, but used for only one."

On the sidelines, Malone turned his gaze to assistant coach Hollins, who seemed completely bewildered by his adjustments, and said, "In our team, once we're on the court, I don't consider anyone a rookie."

Malone knew very well that if he wanted to fully unleash Qin Yue's offensive power, the Warriors needed someone to take over the command.

The Warriors' next offensive possession.

Butler used Qin Yue's inherent attractiveness to deliver a precise pass to Curry, showcasing the young player's keen observation skills.

This pass, which led to the basket, gave Curry the opportunity to start his drive to the basket the instant he received the ball.

The next second, Curry made a layup despite Paul's relentless pursuit.

At that moment, the Warriors players' beautiful passing and cutting left the fans in the arena mesmerized.

TNT's Barkley commented on Qin Yue's influence on the court, saying, "We've always said that Messiah is a player who can make his teammates better."

"why?"

"I think this round is the answer."

Because of Qin Yue's inherent gravity, he can attract the Lakers' defensive attention even when he is not receiving the ball while moving off the ball.

Therefore, unless the Warriors players on the court are the "super smart" Wiseman and the "second smart" Kuminga of later generations, no matter how hard the Lakers try to defend, they will inevitably leave some players open.

However, the player who amplified the "Qin Dynasty Gravity" in the next game was none other than Curry.

On the field, he first received the ball in front of Paul and took a quick shot.

He then successfully challenged Kobe to a one-on-one duel at a 45-degree angle on the left wing in the next round.

At Oracle Arena, when Curry hit consecutive difficult three-pointers for the Warriors, the formation of "Curry's Gravity" instantly echoed "Qin Dynasty Gravity".

The Warriors dismantled the Lakers' defensive system in the third quarter.

Lakers head coach Brown was extremely frustrated, saying, "If their offense remains unstoppable under this level of defense, then who in the world can stop them?"

Compared to Kobe, who knew how tough it was to beat the Warriors and Qin Yue, Brown clearly couldn't maintain the same level of composure.

But at this very moment.
Brown's thoughts were also a true reflection of Rockets head coach Ime Udoka shortly after Qin Yue's time travel.

Why did the Rockets employ such an insane double-teaming tactic against Curry in the first round of the 2025 Western Conference playoffs?

In fact, as soon as Curry crosses half-court, at least two or three Rockets players will be hanging on him.

Back in the 2022 NBA Finals, Curry demonstrated his historic ability to break down defenses against a formidable lineup of Smart, Brown, Tatum, and Lowe.

However, what's worse than Udoka's situation is that in the third quarter of that night, Brown had to deal with two unstoppable weapons in total.

And one of them...
His ability to overcome challenges far surpasses that of Curry at various stages of his career.

However, a great game is destined to be more than just a solo performance by the Warriors players.

In the latter part of the third quarter, Kobe's patience and delegation of authority brought much-needed relief to the Lakers.

As a maverick, what is Klay Thompson's most distinctive characteristic?
At Oracle Arena, with the emerging Klay Thompson hitting three consecutive three-pointers for the Lakers, the Lakers quickly narrowed the score to double digits.

The Lakers' future 3D legend began to respond to his arch-rival Curry with his performance.

But this is far from enough.

So, after being quiet for almost two quarters, Paul then hit two three-pointers. O'Neal's comment in the first half that if the Warriors couldn't solve the Gasol brothers, it would likely lead to the Lakers getting more outside shooting opportunities in the second half fully proves that this "Big Shaq," whose historical status was arguably tarnished by Qin Yue, is indeed a knowledgeable commentator.

On the court, after three quarters, the score was 91-98.

The Lakers, still alive, and the Warriors, who couldn't defeat the Lakers, undoubtedly joined forces to present a peak battle for fans of this era.

In the fourth quarter, Mike Brown continued the Lakers' fine tradition of relentlessly attacking Kobe.

And what about the Warriors?

In the final quarter, the Lakers, who had successfully defeated the Warriors in the third stage of the game, received both good and bad news.

The good news is that while Qin Yue was resting on the bench, the Lakers managed to close the gap to just 3 points.

The bad news is that they will be facing a well-rested Qin Yue who has immediately activated his "God Mode" upon entering the arena.

On the court, it's the Warriors' offensive possession.

Facing a double-team from the Gasol brothers in the paint.

Qin Yue, whose pivot foot was as steady as Mount Tai, was playing something that was hardly basketball, but with each turn and shift, he was playing something else entirely.

That is clearly a work of art.

A famous painting from the century entitled "Dreamlike Steps".

At the moment Qin Yue forcefully slammed the basketball into the hoop, Smith, speaking on TNT, said emotionally, "It felt like I was witnessing a faster and stronger 'Dream' playing on the court."

The Demon King has arrived.

Lakers ball.

Kobe Bryant hit a three-pointer and Wallace drained the shot.

Before Lakers fans in front of their TVs could even rejoice, Qin Yue, moving like the wind, charged into the Lakers' restricted area in the second half!

And then, the whistle blew when the ball went in.

This is an AND-ONE move that would be considered a foul even under the "Qin Yue Law".

Because at the moment Qin Yue dunked, his arm was hanging on it.
It was none other than Pau Gasol, who weighed a whopping 130 kilograms.

"You can dunk on that?"

Marc Gasol couldn't believe his eyes.

Qin Yue simply gave him a wink that could charm nine hundred million girls.

"With strength to uproot mountains and a spirit to cover the world!" On CCTV, Yu Jia provided the voiceover for Qin Yue's top five shots in advance: "Today's first shot of the top five, watch the Overlord charge into battle and split Mount Hua with his might!"

At the free-throw line, Qin Yue made the extra free throw.

Lakers' offensive possession.

Kobe, who had drawn a double team from Green, passed the ball to the outside, where Klay Thompson then passed it to Marc Gasol.

In his autobiography, the latter claimed that he was the second-best center in the current era after Yao Ming, Brown, and scored with a strong drive.

On TNT, a thrilled Shaquille O'Neal even started cheering for the Lakers, saying, "The Lakers are still fighting!"

As for his crosstalk partner, during the Warriors' offensive possession, as Qin Yue once again sent the basketball into the hoop, Barkley said, "But they still can't get over the Messiah, the mountain of the NBA!"

The Lakers were on offense, and Pau Gasol, finding an opportunity to shoot a three-pointer from the top of the arc, decisively launched a three-pointer that almost made Lakers fans' hearts stop.

Clang, clang, clang, swish.

At Oracle Arena, when Pau Gasol's three-pointer bounced off the rim several times before finally finding its way into the net, the groans of the Warriors fans in the arena and the cheers of the Lakers fans watching on TV instantly created a stark contrast.

Moreover, this contrast reversed after about fifteen seconds.

On the court, Qin Yue, who executed a step-back jumper from the left wing high post, responded to the Lakers' Answer Ball with his signature vertical pull-up jumper.

"What kind of match was this exactly?"

"Tell me, what exactly do the Lakers need to do to get past that man?"

Three threats in possession at a high position.

Release the ball gently to accelerate.

Sam Gaode accelerated again midway.

Then he took a step and made a layup.

In front of the TV, Kobe's smooth combo only looked cool for less than ten seconds in the eyes of Lakers fans. Qin Yue, who was dribbling towards the Lakers' half of the court, broke into the Lakers' paint after a double crossover on the outside.

The next instant, he switched hands in mid-air to dodge Gasol, a top-tier tank who is already the Defensive Player of the Year.

Bang! Swish!

At that moment, Qin Yuejin's move was nothing more than a gliding layup that seemed unremarkable to him.

But to the Warriors fans at the scene, it was a great goal that made them kneel down in admiration for Qin Yue.

Because the God of Basketball is shocking the entire sports world with his full-power mode!

The Lakers' resistance lasted until 31 seconds before the final buzzer.

That was a decisive offensive and defensive round that determined the outcome of the match.

Near the free-throw line, Paul, who had been playing Curry, could have finished with a jump shot.

But to play it safe, Paul deliberately took two extra steps forward and used a floater to complete the attack.

However, this seemingly sure shot by Paul was intercepted the moment he released it by Qin Yue, who had quickly returned from the wing to cover.

Qin Yue, who transformed into a wall of sighs, extinguished the Lakers' hopes of a comeback in the final moments.

After Green controlled the second landing point, he stepped onto the Lakers' half of the court amidst deafening cheers from the entire arena.

Barkley, clearing his throat, announced to the entire North American audience on TNT: "It's over, it's all over, ladies and gentlemen. The team that has emerged victorious in this battle of the century is the defending champion Golden State Warriors!"

The final score was 117 to 124.

If Paul had made that shot with 31 seconds left in the game, bringing the Lakers within 3 points, whether the Lakers could have pulled off a stunning comeback would have been a hot topic of discussion among fans of both the Lakers and the Warriors after the game.

However, in the real world where there are no "what ifs," once everything settled down and the Warriors successfully defended their first home court, they were already immersed in the joy that victory brought them.

"You see, winning is such a simple thing."

In the post-game interview, Warriors head coach Malone bluntly stated, "You just need to give the ball to Messiah in crucial possessions, and he will bring you victory after victory."

"Dan is our hero in this game."

When asked who was Qin Yue's most capable assistant that night, himself or Green, Curry said, "Dan ignited our long-dormant offense, and it was that fire that helped us have the last laugh."

As for the whole game
总计在加索尔兄弟面前砍下48分16篮板7助攻5封盖2抢断的秦岳？
After winning such a heavyweight match, Qin Yue's biggest concern was naturally his good friend Chris Paul.

"You know, I've always considered myself the luckiest person in the world."

Qin Yue said, "So, in Chris's words, this was just a game where I barely won against him again because I was lucky."

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P.S.: Today, I kneel down in the deepest hell to beg forgiveness from all my readers.

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