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Chapter 257 The General Who Draws the Chariot, the Power of God's Rule (Second Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets!)
The highly anticipated Lakers-Warriors series reached its climax in Game 6.

As over four hundred basketball reporters from around the world gathered at Staples Center on the evening of May 30th, the question of who would emerge victorious in this Western Conference Finals, a game that had brought immense wealth to the entire NBA, became the most pressing issue in the basketball world.

During the pre-game entrance ceremony, as soon as Qin Yue, the King of Los Angeles, appeared, he was the first to feel the special treatment given to him by the fans in the stadium.

The resounding "FUCK" echoed through the dome, almost shattering the ceiling of the Staples Center.

Before the game started, Curry threw away the popcorn sold at the Lakers' home arena with a look of disgust.

"This might be the worst popcorn I've ever eaten," Curry commented on the popcorn at Staples Center.

Green, who would be tasked with guarding Kobe on the night of the game, was still asking Wallace and Bell for tips on defending Kobe until he stepped onto the court.

In response, Wallace and Bell, both experienced in dealing with science, said in unison: "If he elbows you, you must elbow him back immediately, otherwise he will think you are weak and easy to bully."

Veteran Jamison, who was once again called upon in a time of crisis, never expected that he, who was about to turn thirty-six, would still be as nervous as a rookie before a match.

Until Jamison turned his gaze to the man.

"Let's go, let's go and meet them."

This was the last thing Qin Yue said to his teammates before stepping onto the center of the field.

Then, Jamison noticed that when Qin Yue was about to jump for the ball with Gasol, the latter's expression immediately became serious.

Meanwhile, Lakers head coach Mike Brown, who had already sensed what the Warriors were planning after their lineup change, was more nervous than ever before.

Mike Malone has played one of his most brilliant moves in this Western Conference Finals series.

"Now, it's our turn to draw the car general's attention."

In the center of the court, Qin Yue easily won possession for the Warriors during the jump ball.

On the court, the Warriors' lineup of one big man and four small men immediately began to operate at high speed.

Curry, who absolutely hated the Lakers' home popcorn for being both terrible and ridiculously expensive, immediately used Qin Yue's screen to hit a three-pointer right in front of Paul, driving Paul absolutely crazy.

However, what truly put the Lakers under immense pressure was the moment when Wallace used his quick lateral movement to help Qin Yue stay in the paint.

Qin Yue's presence in the paint instantly brought the Lakers' offense to a standstill.

In the NBA, choosing to pursue the Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) title one-on-one is always an unwise choice.

Therefore, to claim the title of three-time Defensive Player of the Year and the undisputed best defensive player of the current era on the planet is undoubtedly a madman's act.

It's important to understand that a small lineup can operate at high speeds not only on the offensive end.

On the defensive end, the small lineup also has a superior mobility compared to the traditional lineup.

However, as the offensive time expired and the Lakers' tactics failed to unfold as planned, someone had to shoulder the responsibility of attacking hard and breaking through defenses.

Green's aggressive defense prevented Kobe from receiving the ball immediately.

Seeing this, the fearless Pau Gasol asked Paul for the ball and, without hesitation, received it and turned to charge towards the defensive zone guarded by Qin Yue.

On the sidelines, witnessing this scene, Brown asked in bewilderment, "Why does he like to use fake moves when he's playing against me one-on-one, but he plays so directly against Messiah?"

After a long sigh, Ben Wallace said, "It's because Messiah's defensive pressure is just too strong. Any player will inevitably have their movements distorted in front of him."

Snapped--!
In the Warriors' paint, Qin Yue pinned Pau Gasol's shot to the backboard.

Veteran Jamison protected the second landing spot.

Immediately afterwards, the Warriors launched a transition offense led by Curry.

In the Lakers' halftime, Curry, who seemed to be playing recklessly, connected with Qin Yue, who was following up along the middle, with an extremely risky behind-the-back pass.

To be honest, if Qin Yue hadn't had a long enough wingspan, Curry's behind-the-back pass would most likely have been intercepted by the Lakers.

However, since Qin Yue received Curry's pass, it was naturally a good pass, a brilliant pass.

At Staples Center, Qin Yue slammed home a one-handed dunk.

5:0.

Back to the Lakers' offensive possession.

Unable to move Qin Yue away from the paint, the Lakers scored with a mid-range pull-up jumper from Kobe.

Seeing this, the young Green quickly raised his right hand, indicating that he hadn't defended the ball well.

However, by the time Green realized what was happening, his four teammates had already rushed to the frontcourt.

Curry initiated a "1-5" pick-and-roll from the high post.

Qin Yue's move attracted the attention of both Paul and Gasol.

Then, Curry pulled the trigger again from the outside.

Swish-!
8:2.

At the technical table, less than a minute into the game, "Black Bread" Brown was forced to request a timeout.

However, Malone, playing in the other half, laughed and said, "Does a timeout really help you out of this predicament?"

Malone knew very well that "Black Bread" Brown had always been a head coach with a slow reaction time.

Therefore, in Malone's view, all Brown can do during this timeout is to emphasize that the Lakers must improve their focus, strengthen their defense, and play more decisively on offense.

On the contrary, Malone took advantage of this timeout to plug the fatal flaw in this lineup of one big man and four small men.

"Next, if Messiah is in a disadvantageous position on defense, you must take the blame for him, understand?"

Although Qin Yue, protected by star referees on the defensive end, is rarely forced to leave the court due to foul trouble.

However, considering that this game will be held at Staples Center, the Lakers will inevitably receive home-court advantage. In Malone's view, the Warriors still need to be careful, as the Lakers' frequent attacks on the paint have caused Qin Yue's foul count to increase too quickly.

The timeout ended, and the Lakers had possession. Sure enough, on the first offensive possession after the timeout, Paul, using a screen to get past Curry, intentionally challenged Qin Yue's defense.

Gasol, who had positioned himself low, used his size to trap Qin Yue to the side and behind.

This means that if Qin Yue is not careful, he could easily be fouled during this defensive play.

But Jamison, reminded by Malone, immediately cut the ball and Paul together, sending him to the free-throw line.

"Antoine, next time you can try to delay Chris. If you can buy me even a fraction of a second, I can get back into my defensive position." Qin Yue and Jamison exchanged defensive tips as Paul walked to the free-throw line.

Upon hearing this, Jamison nodded and said, "No problem."

At the free-throw line, perhaps still recovering from being used as a ball by Jamison, Paul made one of two free throws.

It's the Warriors' turn to attack.

Curry successfully defended the Warriors' "1-5" pick-and-roll twice in a row from the high post, forcing Curry to pass the ball out.

The next second, after glancing up at the shot clock, Qin Yue, who received the pass from Curry, dribbled casually for a few steps before suddenly accelerating.

Qin Yue's change in rhythm caught Pau Gasol off guard, and Marc Gasol also lacked enough time to provide support in the paint.

So Kobe had no choice but to risk his life and lunge at Qin Yue.

However, Kobe's small hands had absolutely no deterrent effect on Qin Yue.

In mid-air, Qin Yue elbowed Kobe away, then switched hands and slammed home a dunk.

After scoring, Qin Yue couldn't resist teasing Kobe, saying, "I only realized when I got closer that your hands are actually smaller than I thought."

This is a provocation that can hardly be called a provocation.

The reason it's not considered provocative is that in the NBA, where superhumans abound, Kobe was affectionately called "Short Hands" by many fans because of his small hands.

The reason it was considered provocative is that Kobe simply didn't understand what kind of skill it was to attack someone's physical defects.
Is having big hands such a big deal?
Well, in the world of basketball, having big hands is really a remarkable thing.

On the court, Kobe, who was holding back his anger, had just crossed half-court when he used his iron elbow to teach Green a lesson while trying to establish position.

But under the tutelage of Wallace and Bell, the unsportsmanlike Green responded by elbowing Kobe directly in the waist.

Especially when Kobe stared at Green with a death stare, Kobe realized that this young Warriors guard, exuding the fearlessness of a newborn calf, was clearly saying in his expression and demeanor:
I'm not afraid!
Why do the Warriors always have these reckless, fearless guys?

On the left low post, Kobe still taught Green a lesson with his low post footwork that would make many NBA big men blush.

But at that moment, the fearless young forwards and guards of the Warriors deeply impressed Kobe.

Meanwhile, Qin Yue, who was quickly inbounding the ball from the baseline, took the basketball from Curry and dribbled it quickly to the Lakers' half of the court in a flash.

The Lakers' defense was completely disrupted by Qin Yue's sudden increase in speed.

Then, Qin Yue made a brilliant pass to Green, who had already run into an open space.

Swish-!
13:5.

In the NBA, what kind of Warriors are the most terrifying Warriors?

Of course, it's the warriors who run.

On the Warriors' bench, Hollins once again criticized Malone, saying, "Since you clearly knew we would be better off running, why didn't you have us run more transition offense before?"

Malone rolled his eyes at Hollins and said, "I've already said it, you can't be wise after the event."

After a pause, Malone added, "Old man, you know what? This Western Conference Finals series has actually confirmed one of my previous predictions."

Hollins asked curiously, "What?"

After glancing at Brown, who was sitting comfortably on the bench, Malone said, "Maybe... in the next era, basketball won't need centers anymore. Or rather, it won't need centers like Kwame Brown."

Hollins took a deep breath and said, "You mean?"

Malone nodded: "As long as Messiah agrees, I think it's time for the Warriors to trade Kwame."

In Malone's view, Qin Yue is clearly the best solution for the Warriors at the center position in the future.

Because of the unique nature of the center position, Qin Yue, playing as a center, can exert a stronger offensive and defensive influence on the entire Warriors team in all aspects.

As for the number four position, which is naturally destined to do the dirty and hard work?
That should be handed over to a tool person who is willing to do the dirty work and hard work.

Since Qin Yue has been working hard in the power forward position for many years.

Now, the Warriors should naturally let him enjoy himself in the future.

Malone was quite certain that Qin Yue, who had switched to center, would sweep the entire league with an even more invincible presence in the next decade.

On the court, the Lakers' offensive possession.

Jamison, remembering Qin Yue's teachings, bought Qin Yue enough time to return and provide support by delaying the game.

Then, Jamison witnessed the horrifying scene.

Qin Yue, high above, swatted Paul's shot out of bounds.

"Is this all you've got? Or have you run out of luck, Chris?" Qin Yue said, looking down at Paul in the Warriors' paint.

Upon hearing this, Paul blushed instantly and struggled for a long time to come up with a response to Qin Yue.

Meanwhile, Barkley of TNT commented, "The Lakers need to be careful. In this game, Messiah, in amazing form, has shown an even higher level of dominance on both offense and defense!"

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