activa-t Chapter 353 What the Heart Wants, Let It Go
Chapter 353 What the Heart Wants, Let It Go
Chapter 353 What the Heart Wants, Let It Go
On June 6th, Game 19 of the 2004-2005 NBA Finals, which was also the last home game for the Charlotte Bobcats in this series, started with more than 9000 home fans shouting "Blow up the Spurs".
The big score was 3:1, holding the match point.
If the Charlotte Bobcats win this game, they will immediately win the championship at home.
But if they don't win this game, they will have to go to San Antonio to play the last two games. According to their sins in these three games, the away game is more or less bad...
The Larry O'Brien Cup and Bill Russell Cup have been placed on the sidelines, and league president Russ Granik and "Lord of the Rings" Bill Russell also came to watch the game.
Obviously, the NBA has made complete preparations for this. This is all done for the Bobcats to suddenly kill the game and win the championship at home.
Among the Bobcats, only Zhao Ke, Gerald Wallace, Chris Anderson and Matt Barnes have won the championship.
The two golden trophies placed on the sidelines had a huge temptation for the remaining few people. Their expressions were similar to those when the Spurs generals saw the Catgirl cheerleaders for the first time in the third game.
In the warm-up before the game, these championship rookies, even the veteran Stephen Marbury, looked towards the trophy frequently.
This situation lasted for a while, and Chris Anderson suddenly laughed: "Rookies, why don't I hold the trophy and let you touch it? I like to see you who have never seen the world!"
Stephen Marbury became furious and waved his hand: "Come on, brothers, let's pluck the feathers of this bird together!"
There were so many enemies, Chris Anderson wailed and was knocked down, and screamed for help: "Boss, help, we are all together..."
Zhao Ke folded his arms outside the encirclement and said:
"Sorry, Chris, I really can't help. Because besides seeing other people's ignorance, I also especially like to see others being bullied!"
"Birdman"'s gag didn't work as expected, and the championship rookies still looked a little over-excited and inattentive.
Don Nelson saw the changes in his disciples, but he didn't criticize them. This is human nature.
Standing on the wall, no desire is just.
This is the realm of the saints. We ordinary people are all influenced by our desires, whether they are light or heavy.
Before the start of the game, the old man asked the players to surround him, and he said:
"Look at those two golden trophies. That's the reason we fought all the way here, and it's also the end of our journey. Sometimes, it's the Supreme Ring, which will give us courage, strength, determination and will; sometimes, it will be the Eye of Sauron, which will make us weak, stupid, manic and lost..."
Thoughtful expressions appeared on everyone's faces, and Don Nelson continued:
"But I don't know how to control this emotion. This is the closest I've been to the championship since I retired. I'm like you, sometimes determined, sometimes confused. I'm 65 years old, but I can still afford to wait. If I don't win this year, there will be next year, the year after..."
Is this the prayer of an old man?
The mood of the players suddenly became a little heavy, let's win this game for the old man!
"You are still young, and you still have a great youth. In the next ten or 20 years, it is possible to win the championship..."
Everyone became more and more sure that Don Nelson must be talking ironically, but he was actually quite anxious inside.
Unexpectedly, Don Nelson suddenly changed the topic:
"But why didn't we win the championship today? We have Zhao Ke! Two years ago, it was this perverted guy who single-handedly won four games in a desperate situation at 0:3, reversed the Spurs opposite you, and defeated them!"
I knew you'd be here waiting for me!
Zhao Ke gave Don Nelson a thumbs up, and the latter pretended not to see it, and continued his speech:
"Children, follow your heart and let it go! Even if you are weak, stupid, manic and lost, it doesn't matter, Zhao Ke will settle all this, and he will definitely beat the spurs all over the ground!"
Zhao Ke curled his lips, my burden is so heavy, and I don't have any skill packs anymore, okay?
But Zhao Ke couldn't say such frustrating words.
He pretended to be relaxed and smiled, his eyes swept over his teammates one by one, and finally said:
"Although I also like to see you guys who have never seen the world, but I prefer to watch the Spurs panic. We slaughtered the Spurs by 50 points before, and today is the last game. Give them some face and win by [-] or [-] points. Don't make them cry..."
Confidence is contagious, and Zhao Ke is becoming more and more deceptive. At the critical moment, he was promoted from Gandalf the Gray to Gandalf the White!
At the start of the game, the Spurs' lineup was lackluster:
Point Guard: Tony Parker
Shooting Guard: Manu Ginobili
Small Forward: Tayshaun Prince
Power Forward: Tim Duncan
Center Forward: Nazr Mohammad
On the other hand, Don Nelson used the lineup of one team and four teams specially formulated to protect Zhao Ke in the previous game:
Point guard: Stephon Marbury
Shooting guard: Zhao Ke
Small Forward: Andre Iguodala
Power Forward: Gerald Wallace
Center: Dwight Howard
Popovich played a trick at the beginning, and the Spurs replaced Muhammad's jump ball this time.
Warcraft has just adapted to Duncan's rhythm, and it is the first time in the series to jump the ball with Muhammad. Unfortunately, he does not know the opponent's rhythm, but the opponent knows his habits well.
Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.
Muhammad successfully allocated the basketball to Tony Parker.
Learning from Ginobili's lesson, Tony Parker didn't launch a fast break. He held the ball steadily across half court, and then handed over to Ginobili to single-play Zhao Ke.
Zhao Ke did not respond to the enemy, he took a step back in time, Andre Iguodala stepped up, and Zhao Ke quickly moved towards Tayshaun Prince.
But Ginobili did not pass the ball to Tayshaun Prince, but continued to advance in an attempt to attract double-teams.
No one came to double-team. Although Ginobili's snake-shaped breakthrough was so sharp that Andre Iguodala was very passive, he was always the only one in front of Ginobili.
According to Don Nelson's arrangement before the game, this lineup was originally used for confrontation, and the defensive end did not need to be too serious. The other four people's top priority is to protect Zhao Ke!
Everyone ran to double-team, who will protect Zhao Ke, what if he is caught by a criminal?
Ginobili passed the ball to Duncan, who also played big and small, and Yaodao trusted Duncan even more.
But the moment Duncan received the ball, it was Dwight Howard who defended him. Gerald Wallace and Warcraft completed the defense and went to take care of Muhammad.
However, as long as there is no double-teaming, it is still very easy for Duncan to play Warcraft.
A 45° swipe from the free throw line, the iconic opening shot of the San Antonio Spurs.
(End of this chapter)