This Forward is Not Serious

"Magic, we have witnessed another miracle."

Kenny Smith sighed after coming back to his senses.

"No."

Johnson shook his head.

Both Brin and Buckley looked at him curiously.

“It’s not that he’s performing miracles, it’s that he’s capable of doing them.”

What Johnson said is very profound.

Brin thought for a while before he understood and nodded.

Buckley frowned unconsciously.

He felt that his position as No. 1 Lin Chui had a new threat!

After Johnson finished speaking, he realized that it seemed inappropriate for him to say this as a Lakers star.

But he wanted to say something more, but found that he didn't seem to know what to say.

After all, Lin Ying's 23 points eclipsed Kobe's 19 points.

If it weren't for Lin Ying, Kobe's 19 points would be worth bragging about.

At halftime, the Nets led the Lakers 52-45.

Although Lin Ying scored 35 points at halftime, the point difference was still not big.

However, what can be felt is that the Nets' entire game momentum is completely different.

If it weren't for Kobe's 19-point performance in a single quarter, the Nets would have pulled away in the second quarter.

When we came back from halftime, this state of affairs became even more obvious.

Or to use another more vivid way of saying it.

In the first quarter, the Lakers were on offense and the Nets were on defense.

After Paul retired from injury, they started attacking each other.

But in the second half, it became the Nets' offense and the Lakers' defense!

And the thunder laid in the first quarter also exploded at this time.

The Lakers' inside line began to fall into a foul crisis!

After Sloan consciously adjusted his offensive strategy and attacked the basket more, Gasol and Gortat left the game due to foul problems.

The Nets' advantage is expanding at a speed visible to the naked eye.

At the end of the third quarter, the Nets had extended their lead to double digits.

However, the Lakers are not easily defeated.

Kobe started the game right at the start of the fourth quarter.

His spirit inspired his teammates and infected the fans.

The Staples Center was filled with cheers and cheers.

This battle of Tianwang Mountain is too important.

The Lakers once narrowed the point difference to 5 points, and the two sides also entered the final decisive moment.

This section was more tragic than anyone imagined.

Gasol was sent off, Yi Jianlian was hit and his eyebrows were broken, Mayo's foot came off the field, and even Lin Ying ate dried radish.

However, fans can still feel that as their physical fitness is exhausted in advance, the Lakers' resistance gradually weakens under the Nets' offensive.

As Lin Ying once broke through 2+1 and made a penalty to widen the point difference to double digits, the outcome of the game also lost its suspense.

The two sides fought to the last moment. Kobe's last three-pointer narrowed the difference to 6 points, but it could no longer change the outcome.

In the end, the Nets defeated the Lakers 103-97 and won this crucial battle at Tianwang Mountain!

Paul's injury made this game full of drama and topic.

But what attracts more attention is the scoring battle between Lin Ying and Kobe Bryant.

Bryant made 14 of 27 shots from the field and 5 of 10 three-pointers. He scored 43 points, breaking his own 40-point Finals single-game scoring record in 2009.

But this performance ended up being a supporting role.

Because tonight’s protagonist is Lin Ying!

Lin Ying made 18 of 30 shots, 5 of 11 three-pointers, and 17 of 22 free throws. He scored 58 points!

58 points in a single game in the finals!

Lin Ying not only broke his personal playoff scoring record of 51 points set in the Eastern Conference Finals, but also broke Jordan's single-game scoring record in the Finals (55 points).

In NAB history, only Elgin Baylor (61 points) has a name ahead of him!

And his 23-point performance in the second quarter was also second only to Isaiah Thomas' 25-point performance in a single quarter.

After the game, while his teammates were celebrating, Lin Ying... got his hamstring stepped on.

He suffered cramps immediately after the game.

This is a sign of excessive fatigue.

Although the data is very satisfying, I started to fight from the first quarter until the fourth quarter.

Being able to fight until the end of the game before getting cramps is already considered an excellent training effect by Grover.

Moreover, the reaction was so great that Lin Ying's body twitched with pain.

Delong looked on with a feeling of heartache.

It's hard to imagine what Lin Ying would become if he continued to fight, and whether he would even be injured.

After a while, Lin Ying stood up with the help of the team doctor and moved around to regain his composure.

At this moment, a familiar figure broke into the field of vision.

That man!

The intersection between Lin Ying and Jordan has been around for a long time. It can be traced back to the crazy three games when the University of Texas and the University of North Carolina played against each other.

But that's all in the air.

This is the first time the two of them face each other in real life.

"Well done."

Jordan reached out to congratulate him.

Lin Ying also shook hands with Jordan and bumped their shoulders, accepting Jordan's congratulations.

In the field of basketball, there are too many latecomers trying to chase or even surpass Jordan in various ways.

Lin Ying may also set this goal one day in the future.

Of course he wouldn't shout it.

Because it would be ridiculous to say you want to surpass an undisputed GOAT before you can do it.

After all, fans are watching football and are not blind.

"Are you free in the summer? Play golf together?"

The previous congratulations were what Lin Ying thought of, but the following invitation was something Lin Ying did not expect.

"I can't play golf, but I can learn."

Lin Ying nodded and said.

He hasn't come into contact with Jordan yet, so it's not a bad thing to come into contact with him. What if... he can pick up some skills?

This sentence immediately amused Jordan.

You are very good at it!

He nodded, took out a business card from his pocket and gave it to Lin Ying, made a gesture of calling, and then left with the young model in his arms.

He is in a good mood to play now.

…

Social media was abuzz after the game.

"I would like to call Barkley the number one Lin Chuan! He killed Paul to death!"

"Actually, I want to say is this retribution? Deron was injured by Paul, and then he wanted to pull Lin and injured himself."

"Small moves... Although short players need them to survive, they are indeed deserved. That is to say, Lin has strong balance in the air, otherwise Lin would be the one injured."

"Lin is incredible! He gave me a different feeling tonight than before in Dongjue. He not only showed his ability, but also his will to compete!"

"Many people only focused on the impact of Paul's injury on the game and ignored Lin's role in the first quarter. Without Lin, the Lakers would have penetrated the nets in the first quarter."

"Actually, the turning point of the game was the 2+1 that Lin came up to play. At that moment, I seemed to see Michael!"

"Haha, I think so too. The most outrageous thing is that Michael is right there!"

"Michael ended up looking for Lin. I don't know if he was looking for trouble with Lin. This broke two records in person."

"Actually, I think Michael is happy. He doesn't want his record to hang there forever. That means the level of basketball is declining..."

"Yes, complaints are complaints. Michael is still very enthusiastic about junior players. You can tell from his previous treatment of Kobe."

"The key is 58 points! What a great scoring performance! If the Nets win the championship, Lin will not be able to escape his second FMVP trophy, and now he has a great chance!"

"It just depends on whether Paul can play in G6. If he can't, the Nets will be inseparable from the championship!"

"Really, success is Chris, failure is Chris!"

"I still want to ask, why is it 58 points?"

…

Fans were happy to complain on social media, but Paul was feeling extremely depressed in the hospital at this time.

His shoulder was dislocated.

Although it's not very serious, the guaranteed season is cancelled.

This is simply the biggest bad news of his career.

Because if he is not injured, the Lakers' probability of winning the championship is conservatively more than 70%.

But now, it’s hard to say even 40%.

This is his closest chance to a championship.

Maybe, it's the last chance.

Because Kobe has shown some physical disadvantages this season, he can only selectively attack or defend.

He was actually upset at the moment.

It's not like Phil Jackson was annoyed about why he had to play early, but he was annoyed about why he wanted to pull Lin Ying.

But now there is actually another choice before him.

He just asked the team doctor.

"Can I continue to play if I play closed?"

Sealing, also known as sealing needle, is simply local anesthesia.

After receiving the occlusive injection, the pain in the injured area will become very mild when exerting force, and you can go on the field.

This type is used for relatively minor injuries.

If you really have a fracture or something, even if you get a magic injection, it will be useless.

But the team doctor did not advise Paul to do that.

The reason is very simple. Those who have beaten the seal will not end well.

The first well-known player to hit the blockade was Willis Reed. He hit the blockade and staged the earliest and most exciting version of "Return of the King", helping the Knicks win the championship and becoming the first player in NBA history to win the championship at the same time. Players who won mvp and fmvp.

However, after just two seasons, he went from a 20+10 superstar to a 13+8 quasi-All-Star player, and he retired sadly after four seasons.

Then another well-known player is Tracy McGrady.

Although he had been on and off due to injuries before, he was still an All-Star player.

But after the closed season that year, he immediately became a role player.

Others such as Ibaka, Griffin, Jeffson...

This is not a magic spell, it is just the way it is.

If you don't feel pain, then you are sending the wrong message to your brain.

It's like a gear. It's already broken. You can only keep it in use because you don't dare to exert force for fear of breaking.

But now you suddenly don't feel that it is about to break, and you still use it as normal, then the risk of it breaking will naturally increase exponentially.

After struggling for a long time, Paul finally gave up on closing.

Championships are important, but careers are more important.

If his career declines rapidly like Tracy McGrady, and he may even die, then what's the point of holding a lonely championship trophy?

Oh no, the championship trophy belongs to the team, and he is not qualified to hold it.

The only thing that truly belongs to him is the championship ring and the visible but intangible honor.

Therefore, compared to his entire career, especially for a super giant like him, which means a contract of one or two billion US dollars, it is not comparable to a ring.

This is a very easy choice to make.

As long as you cross the hurdle in your heart, the choice itself is not difficult at all.

Although, it is still a bit disappointing.

I just hope Kobe and others can burst out with energy and strive to win this championship.

After all, everyone only has one single core left. Even if the Lakers play away from home, they still have a chance.

…

With a score of 3-2, the Nets returned to Brooklyn.

At the airport, they were greeted by a crowd of fans.

Lin Ying’s big-headed KT board is even more embellished like flowers.

Although the Nets have not yet won the championship, the battle at Tianwang Mountain really made Nets fans feel the toughness of this team.

Even if there is only one core left, he will not give up and try his best to get a chance.

Why shouldn't they love such a home team?

Lin Ying was stunned when he saw this scene.

He remembered what Kobe said before.

"You're building a new basketball nation in Brooklyn."

That doesn’t seem like a rainbow fart!

Delong was also stunned when he saw this scene.

This is completely different from when I played in New Jersey!

Although he also knew that this was because of Lin Ying, at this moment, he was extremely eager to win a championship for this city.

Lin Ying had already moved forward, and when he turned around, he realized that Delong had not followed.

"Why are you so stunned? Go back and rest."

Lin Ying turned around and shouted.

He was really a little tired.

And his hands are still swollen from eating carrots.

He only had two days to rest, so he had to hurry up.

Of course, the rest of the Nets have to hurry up too.

The same goes for DeLong.

Waving a towel on the sidelines is also very tiring.

Delong came back to his senses, smiled and followed.

…

The situation in the finals suddenly became very good for the Nets.

Because the next two games will be played in Brooklyn.

As long as they can win one game, the championship will belong to the Nets.

That will be the Nets' first championship since entering the NBA.

Think about it, it's very beautiful.

Sloan's training in the past two days was also mainly recovery and basic training.

Because the last game was too taxing on the players.

Especially Lin Ying.

The radish he ate was no small matter, it was still swollen after two days.

Fortunately, he went for a checkup to confirm that no bones were injured, which at least ensured that he would be able to play in the next two games.

Maybe he just needs to wear a bandage like Kobe did.

However, this will have a big impact on the shooting feel.

At least during training, Lin Ying's shooting percentage was obviously not as good as normal.

This also worries Sloan.

He is even considering whether to give up G6.

This is different from the situation in the Eastern Conference Finals.

But the same thing is that this choice requires a lot of courage.

…

The day before G6 started, the Lakers arrived in Brooklyn.

Falling behind by a big margin, it's another away game, and Paul is confirmed to be out for the season.

As good as the situation is for the Nets, it's as bad as it is for the Lakers.

However, what Kobe said in the interview after training made Lakers fans extremely excited.

"Everyone thinks we are destined to lose, but I never think so because we have the heart of a champion."