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Chapter 259 The King Who Always Helps Others Ascend the Throne
In the third quarter, when Paul left the game due to injury, many Lakers fans felt a chill in their hearts.

But to the surprise of these fans...
The Lakers not only withstood the Warriors' relentless offense, but also, before entering the fourth quarter, they turned the tables and narrowed the score gap to 7 points thanks to the relentless offense of Kobe and Klay.

The value of Qin Yue's assessment that "without Paul, the Warriors are not easy to win" is still increasing.

Under normal circumstances, Paul, who is at his peak, is undoubtedly the second-in-command of this Lakers team.

But that night, Paul's rationality unexpectedly turned him into a timid and hesitant mushroom.

Barkley told TNT, "In this kind of game, how can you possibly keep finding open looks? To score and match the opponent's offensive firepower, you're destined to take a lot of unreasonable shots."

Later, the young King Edwards consulted the veteran Jordan on how to break through opponents' half-double and double-double strategies.

Although Jordan's response was the unreliable "Just shoot," he was not wrong in a sense.

In basketball, you can only help your team score a goal if you take the shot first.

For example, in the fourth quarter, Green immediately made a catch-and-shoot three-pointer without Klay being out of position.

Green missed that three-pointer with a crisp, clean shot.

However, in the Lakers' paint, Qin Yue, who continued to play at the beginning of the fourth quarter, grabbed a rebound over Marc Gasol and put the ball into the basket.

Additionally, it must be stated that "CP3" is...

Paul's performance as "CP3" was lacking does not mean that the "CP3" led by Dan Crawford in this game was also lacking.

Even though Dan Crawford's officiating was generally fair, the favoritism shown by the referees towards the home team was still clearly visible in this crucial game in Los Angeles.

The only downside is that the Staples Center tonight didn't have that "Great King" who could make the referees openly give the home team extra playing time.

On the court, during a Lakers offensive possession, Kobe scored a three-point play over Green.

In the Warriors' paint, regarding this home-court advantage that was within the normal range, Qin Yue pulled Green aside and gave him a piece of advice: "Next time you foul, foul hard and don't give him a chance to score a three-point play."

Upon hearing this, Green said dejectedly, "I did want to pull him down just now, but he was just too fast."

Can a 33-year-old Kobe Bryant even be associated with the word "fast"?
Okay, it does seem pretty fast.

Now it's the Warriors' turn to attack.

Like Qin Yue, Curry didn't get any rest, and his shooting touch inevitably dipped in the final quarter.

On the outside, Curry, who rarely gets a wide-open shot, missed his attempt.

However, the man who dominated the Lakers' paint once again grabbed an offensive rebound over Marc Gasol.

On the court, Qin Yue scored with a putback dunk.

94:86.

Seeing this, Kobe called out to his teammates, "We need to help Mark box out!"

That's right. When the opposing team has a rebounding monster that can dominate the paint, only by the whole team positioning themselves together can they possibly avoid losing the defensive rebound.

On the court, inspired by Kobe's example, the Lakers successfully secured the defensive rebounds for a full six minutes.

The situation in this life-or-death battle became increasingly tense.

Paul, who had previously left the game due to injury, returned to the sidelines with 4 minutes and 35 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

However, Paul is destined to miss this game.

According to preliminary tests by the Lakers' team doctors, Paul is at risk of tearing ligaments in his ankle.

just
Paul's earlier response, "I hope you can still smile when I get back," is becoming increasingly valuable.

why?
On the court, as the Lakers continued to close the gap, Qin Yue's expression was extremely serious.

The Lakers' tenacity put Qin Yue, the new generation's GOAT, under pressure he hadn't felt in a long time.

But it was under pressure from the Lakers that Qin Yue once again demonstrated his historical dominance in the decisive moment of that night.

With 3 minutes and 45 seconds left in the game, Qin Yue single-handedly sent the ball into the basket against two opponents in the Lakers' paint.

Next, the Warriors' defensive possession.

Qin Yue, who had clearly explained all the moves during the defensive play, personally pinned Kobe's attempt to respond to the Warriors firmly to the backboard.

In the final quarter, Butler, who had been kept on the court by Malone, protected the second landing spot.

Then, he passed the ball to Qin Yue.

A few seconds later, the young Jimmy witnessed firsthand the world-famous scene of the opponent taking on three opponents in the Lakers' paint.

He glided through the air past the Gasol brothers and Kobe, who was chasing after him.

Qin Yue hovered in the air, glided, and slammed the ball down.

This was the offensive and defensive play that influenced the course of Game 6.

TNT's Barkley commented, "The scales of victory have begun to tip in the Warriors' favor. Although the Lakers still have time, that god is clearly planning to end the suspense of this year's Western Conference Finals in this game."

At Staples Center, Qin Yue pressed the mute button again with 58.8 seconds left in the game.

Double change of direction to widen the body position.

The ball was caught and pulled up in one smooth motion.

In the Lakers' halftime, when Qin Yue's three-pointer swished through the net, the eyes of all the Lakers fans in the arena instantly lost their sparkle.

The Lakers put up a fight all night.

But that god who disagreed with going to a Game 7 with the Lakers still cruelly crushed the hopes of all Lakers fans at the last moment.

On the court, Curry immediately performed Qin Yue's signature "Goodnight, Los Angeles" celebration.

There is no suspense anymore.

The final score was 117 to 107.

The Warriors defeated the Lakers on the road and won the series 4-2, securing their ticket to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year.

The dynasty belonging to Qin Yue and his warriors is now just one step away from being established.

That night, Paul's injury and departure, along with the outstanding performances of Kobe and Klay, the veteran and new perimeter duo, were destined to only make Lakers fans feel more and more disappointed.

But that's basketball.

While some are filled with resentment, others are riding high on success.

赛后，总计为勇士砍下45分24篮板13助攻5封盖3抢断的秦岳，毫无悬念地当选了全场最佳球员。

"He led us to win the most important game of the season."

Curry, who had been thoroughly defeated by Qin Yue over the past three years, said in an interview: "This game has given us the capital to create our own dynasty."

"His encouragement and guidance are the key reasons why I have come this far," said Green, who grew up under Yu Qinyue's careful guidance. "I know that I may have been the weakest NBA champion before, but I believe that I can win the ring with the team this year to prove that I deserve to be a champion player."

“You all say that I over-deified the Messiah in my biography.”

Even after winning, Brown didn't forget to sell his books, saying, "But now? I suggest you go and read my biography. I have never over-praised Messiah, because if telling the truth is over-praised, then I can only say that you don't understand basketball at all."

"It is an honor for me to play for this team."

"I love this feeling of winning, and everything here," said Butler, who played the entire fourth quarter.

The victorious Warriors are already basking in the joy of advancing to the Finals.

And what about the losers?

"I will take good care of my injuries."

Paul, who shed tears in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, said, "I will definitely be stronger next season. I believe that no opponent will want to face us next season."

"I know I will be thirty-four years old next year."

When asked by the media after the game whether he had started considering retirement, Kobe said, "But I'm not the kind of player who would consider retirement after losing a game."

"Playing against players of this caliber is an incredibly agonizing experience every single moment."

In an interview with Spanish national television, Marc Gasol said, "He is a legend in the entire basketball world, and I still have to learn humbly from him."

Furthermore, it's worth mentioning that during the post-game handshake, Malone and Brown, who previously worked together with the Cavaliers, even teased each other.

Malone retorted to Brown, "I remember you saying back then that LeBron wasn't much worse than Messiah. What about now? How do you view Messiah and LeBron now?"

Brown retorted to Malone, "Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. But you, do you dare to leave the Warriors to prove yourself?"

Malone shrugged and said, "Why would I leave the Warriors?"

Brown shrugged and said, "How can I have the opportunity to coach the Warriors if you don't leave them?"

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What you said makes sense, but I am speechless.

Malone has discovered that almost every NBA head coach is eyeing his job.

As for the reason?

Of course, it's because in this day and age, who wouldn't want to coach that one-of-a-kind new GOAT?

Thus, the Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and the Lakers came to a successful conclusion.

However, as the first team to advance to the Finals, the Warriors still need to patiently wait for the Knicks and Pacers to decide the winner.

If this year's Lakers-Warriors rivalry was intense and brutal...

The Eastern Conference Finals next door can only be described as "giving you a chance but you still couldn't use it".

Granger, who was fouled by James in the first game and has yet to be forgiven by James, was prepared to miss the rest of the season.

But with the Pacers stubbornly dragging this Eastern Conference Finals series into a Game 7, and given Granger's current recovery progress, you might actually believe it.
If the Pacers can make it to the Finals, Granger's return is not out of the question.

After obtaining the video of this year's Eastern Conference Finals from the assistant coach, Qin Yue couldn't help but complain: "What exactly do the Knicks want the referees to do to get them to forgive the Finals?"

After the Pacers unexpectedly swept Madison Square Garden in the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, the true MVP emerged.

在“CP3”的帮助下，接下来的G3、G4、G5，尼克斯总计获得了108次罚球。

And what about the pedestrians?

He only received 63 free throws in total.

Every night, the Knicks, who were favored by the referees, had already secured a match point in the Eastern Conference Finals after winning three straight games.

But who would have thought that in Game 6, with the referees still protecting the Knicks, James, who was originally selfless, would brazenly compete for credit for the win in order to wash away the shame brought on by Game 1 and Game 2?

This was a classic LeBron James game.

In Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, with the Knicks leading by 12 points with 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter, James missed four three-pointers, giving the Pacers a chance to turn the game around.

Then, in Qin Yue's memory, during his 22-year career, from Duncan to Nowitzki, from Curry to Jokic, and then to Edwards, James used his unparalleled dominance to help one king after another ascend to the throne, and then used two passing errors to help the Pacers take the lead in a fast break.

Then, James, finally realizing that he might lose the game because of this, shifted the blame to Durant in the last two possessions.

It would have been a good thing if James realized who the real star player of this Knicks team was.

However, due to not having touched the ball for a long time in the fourth quarter, Durant simply had no offensive feel at that point.
Thus, the Pacers staged an incredible comeback in Game 6.

What kind of match was this exactly?
In response, Qin Yue could only say that on the night of the game, "CP3," who likely gave the Knicks a total of 35 free throws, probably wanted to win more than James.

However, you might not believe it, but even with the referees helping him to such an extent, LeBron James was still not satisfied.

After Game 6, LeBron James said, "In the fourth quarter, many of the Pacers' defensive moves went beyond the scope of basketball."

How should we describe James's statement?

Simply put, this was a classic LeBron James boomerang.

Because James seems to have forgotten that in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, it was someone who sent Granger straight to the hospital with a clumsy, non-basketball move.

Oh, Granger stepped on James's foot himself, which almost caused James to get injured. Oh well, it's okay now!
In short, even Qin Yue dares not say for sure which side will emerge victorious in this dramatic Eastern Conference Finals series.

For the Pacers, Granger's injury certainly cost them an All-Star small forward.

However, given that James has consistently protected the Pacers in crucial moments during this Eastern Conference Finals series, the Pacers could very well pull off another miracle in Game 7.

Honestly, which side do you hope will have the last laugh?

Before the start of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Qin Yue's personal butler, Evans, asked with a curious look.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yue replied without hesitation, "Do you want to hear the truth?"

"Of course it's the truth."

"Knicks."

"why?"

"The fact that the Pacers were able to tie the game 3-3 with the Knicks after being unfairly called in six consecutive games is enough to prove that the Pacers are the better team than the Knicks."

After a pause, Qin Yue added, "You know, it's true that I like challenges, but as a player who prioritizes winning, who wouldn't enjoy playing against a relatively weak opponent?"

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PS：坏了！咱老詹这是想饿死阿悄这位铁杆詹密吗？2025年5月1日，咱老詹以全场最高的-14正负值率领森林狼最终以4比1的大比分绅士剃头了湖人，望周知。（咱老詹这场-14的正负值真尽力了吧？这应该没有詹黑能尬黑比赛最后时刻还在上演铁血上篮的咱老詹吧？）

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