Chapter 385: The youngest king of the Staples Center

High level!

The TNT commentator sincerely praised the offense and defense at the critical moment; both sides fought with wisdom and courage, pushing technology, will, and smart basketball IQ to the extreme.

The US men's basketball team in front of the TV very much agreed with this view.

No matter which team they supported, what was currently displayed was the highest level of basketball in the world today.

Fan Xi on the TV dribbled forward, still not fast or slow. James greeted him from the 3-point line; he guarded a half-court press.

Fan Xi had enough patience and wisdom to deal with James's entanglement.

His dribbling rhythm change was very normal; he used the most simple basic dribbling... this was very different from his usual surprise attacks.

But this was precisely the most dangerous.

In Chinese idioms, there is 'great skill is not crafted'.

Many NBA super superstars spent their whole lives executing basic skills strategies, practicing basic skills to the extreme, and could be invincible.

James felt the feeling of the 2006 Finals: when Fan Xi broke through his defense with a calm side-dribble, he thought of Duncan.

Fan Xi successfully entered within the 3-point line.

His two helpers, Butler and Leonard, were both under the Heat's strict defense; Wade followed Butler, and Battier bit Leonard to death.

This was a very targeted defense.

The interior Kwame Brown and DeAndre Jordan were also being stared at tightly.

Fan Xi quickly attacked inside by one step, James's defensive center of gravity was moved, then Fan Xi stopped, stepped back, and then shot with a super fadeaway... the difficulty was extremely high.

However, the arc of the ball was perfect.

Swish!

Goal.

3 points.

The Clippers expanded the score to 4 points again. At this time, 45 seconds were left in the game.

Theoretically speaking, both sides had one offensive opportunity.

But clearly, the Heat wouldn't do that.

They had to attack quickly.

Chris Bosh quickly passed the ball to Dwyane Wade, and Wade dribbled and ran wildly towards the front court.

Leonard was always running by his side, covering the defense.

Leonard's defense was very good.

But Wade stopped outside the 3-point line and shot quickly without waiting for his teammates to set up... Swish!

Wade hit this crucial 3-pointer.

He only spent 6 seconds to complete this offense.

The Flash played a highlight moment of his career this time; this was an energy release without any discount. Charles Barkley said: "This is perhaps the greatest game of Dwyane Wade's career, if the Heat win."

Relying on this 3-pointer, Wade had already scored 31 points, 11 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in this game. He played the whole game and served as the team's point guard for a long time, staring at Fan Xi.

He did it to the extreme.

Although his trash talk was very bad, it couldn't be denied that he was dedicated to the game.

Barkley even raised another question on TV: "In this series, I think Wade's performance was better than James's. If the Heat win the championship, the Finals MVP will be very difficult to choose."

"Since it's so difficult to choose, let the Clippers win the championship." Kenny Smith said indifferently on the side.

While they were chatting, the Clippers made their last wave of substitutions during the dead ball. Maikelbang subbed out DeAndre Jordan and subbed on Grant Hill.

This was a last resort.

If they continued to let DeAndre Jordan stay on the court, the Heat would inevitably use the dirty Hack-a-Shaq tactic.

DeAndre Jordan's free-throw percentage was too low.

Although his role on the defensive end was very obvious, at this time, they could only break their wrists to survive.

In this process, Fan Xi said to LeBron James, who was following him closely: "Actually, you're right; you're better than me in everything; even if you're not as good as me in some places, the referee will help you make up for it. For example, your breakthroughs always travel two steps."

"However, these are not important. But, there is one thing you will never be better than me."

"At critical moments, I never pass the ball. I always believe in myself. You are not; although the media will beautify you, saying you are selfless, saying your basketball IQ is high. But actually, I think it's cowardice; you are afraid to take responsibility; you are a cowardly leader."

Fan Xi said to James calmly, with a smile on his face.

Just like two old friends talking about today's weather.

James shook his head: "Your way of trash talk has no effect on me."

"Maybe."

Fan Xi shrugged.

The Clippers completed the substitution.

Grant Hill passed the ball to Fan Xi, Fan Xi dribbled slowly across half-court, and James was still by his side.

His defensive focus was very high, and he defended very well.

At critical moments, any mistake in a ball would make the game result completely different.

Fan Xi was also cautious.

When arriving one step outside the 3-point line, Leonard ran up; he stood on one side of James with great tacit understanding, and Fan Xi suddenly made a tendency to break through to the left.

This was the side away from the screen.

Many guards would do this.

James turned to the side, but he left room.

Sure enough, after Fan Xi took a step, he stopped and made a change of direction again.

James reserved his center of gravity again, and at the same time, Wade double-teamed from the other side.

Just at this time, Fan Xi's hand suddenly lifted up gently... James, who had no reaction before, suddenly flew towards the right... he judged that Fan Xi must be passing the ball.

However, what he didn't expect was.

Fan Xi did have a lifting and ball-collecting action, but Fan Xi didn't hesitate.

Fan Xi jumped up directly... Wade flew over from one side, but still didn't block Fan Xi's firm shot; the ball flew towards the paint over Wade's covering defense.

James was a bit astonished.

He looked at Fan Xi.

In his view, Fan Xi could only choose to pass the ball in such a situation just now; how could he shoot so decisively? He and Wade were both double-teaming like this; this was playing with fire, no, this was dancing on the tip of a knife.

When James made a pre-judgment to steal to the right, he was very confident; he thought Fan Xi could only choose like this... actually, in this round, he pre-judged all of Fan Xi's previous actions correctly.

His intelligence was beyond doubt.

However, he never dreamed that Fan Xi, who was also known for being smart, would make such a stupid thing, and it was a dead-end thing.

However... Swish!

The sound of the ball rubbing against the net came from behind his head.

The ball went in.

Another 3-pointer.

The 3-pointer Wade hit before was offset.

There were only 28 seconds left.

There wasn't much time left for Miami.

Wade ran into the 3-point line quickly to catch the ball.

And Fan Xi followed James: "I said, the biggest difference between me and you is... at critical moments, I never pass the ball."

"And, I pre-judged your pre-judgment. You always think you are very smart, but your intelligence is the biggest stupidity. The two choices I made before were playing with you, making you feel you are omnipotent."

Fan Xi kept talking to James on the way across half-court, always with a smile on his face.

James looked very calm.

However, soon he pulled to the left side of the free-throw line; he made a back-to-the-basket position and reached for the ball.

Everyone thought James was going to challenge Fan Xi one-on-one, to find his face back. Including Kobe in front of the TV, Kobe even praised: LeBron finally hardened.

However, just as Wade dribbled towards the left, he suddenly turned to the side; he made a solid screen for Wade.

Wade broke into the paint, Fan Xi hurriedly chased from behind, but Wade had already jumped and flashed into the paint; under Kwame Brown's help defense, he hit the ball and drew a foul on Kwame Brown.

Beep!

The moment the whistle blew.

All Clippers personnel shouted that it was not good.

This foul had an extremely profound impact on the game.

Wade's goal narrowed the gap to 2 points.

There were 19 seconds left in the game.

The Heat, who hadn't held the initiative, suddenly grasped the initiative by relying on this foul.

Because at this time, the Clippers on the court could no longer guarantee the defensive rebound.

The Heat also really subbed on Joel Anthony and subbed out Chris Bosh.

Joel Anthony and Haslem's rebounding ability was quite good.

At this time, the Clippers faced a test. Whether to sub on DeAndre Jordan.

Subbing on DeAndre Jordan to protect the rebound, Wade might shoot it directly, or might not shoot it, letting the Clippers grab the rebound, and then directly foul off the ball on DeAndre Jordan.

And not subbing on DeAndre Jordan, with Kwame Brown's ability alone, it was hard to hold.

Maikelbang frowned and looked at Fan Xi; he needed Fan Xi to make a decision quickly.

Fan Xi looked at the eager DeAndre Jordan, and then he pointed to Yao Ming.

Yao Ming came on.

When Yao Ming walked onto the court, the situation became peculiar again.

At this time, the pressure was all on Wade.

The Heat had no timeouts; they had to rely on themselves to make a decision.

The Clippers had 1 timeout opportunity, but Fan Xi wouldn't call a timeout; now the Heat needed it more.

Things that make wedding dresses for others must not be done.

"Don't have a headache; whether you make it or miss it, it won't affect your failure tonight."

Fan Xi told Wade calmly.

This was mental pressure.

He wanted to crush the Flash's nerves.

But the Flash was not a false name.

He stood at the free-throw line, took two deep breaths, and then took the ball from the head referee.

He suddenly said a number: 3.

Then threw the ball out... the moment he shot, the basket instantly crowded into a group; Joel Anthony and Haslem were like dead soldiers boxing out, even using some despicable means.

Bang!

The ball didn't attack the basket directly, but hit the front of the rim; it bounced back flat and fast.

At the same time, James and Wade rushed to the free-throw line.

James went to clear the road; his huge body squeezed Leonard to one side.

Wade followed and entered; Wade really quickly reached out and touched the ball, but just as he grabbed the ball and prepared to control it, Fan Xi suddenly killed out from behind Leonard; Fan Xi's long arm directly knocked down Wade's ball.

On the other side, Butler broke free from Battier, he flew over, rolled on the floor, and grabbed the ball before Wade, then threw it towards the front court with force.

He and Wade, these two outstanding alumni of Marquette University, seemed like football players rolling on the floor at this moment.

And Fan Xi was already running wildly towards the front court.

James wanted to chase, but couldn't lift his feet.

While blocking Leonard, Leonard also blocked him.

So, the current situation was Fan Xi driving straight in alone; Fan Xi grabbed the ball two meters outside the 3-point line; he didn't rush to attack; he was consuming time.

Shane Battier ran over, he hurriedly wanted to foul.

However, Fan Xi made a clever change of direction and passed through his 'sweeping thousands of troops'.

The Staples Center could no longer suppress the surging emotions at this time; crazy roars rushed into the sky from all directions... the situation was set.

Fan Xi circled the half-court.

Battier's two fouls were all in vain.

Time slipped away quickly.

At this time, Wade and James rushed towards Fan Xi; Fan Xi was forced to the bottom corner of the left 3-point line.

Fan Xi had a smile on his face; he was even pressing the rhythm. When Wade and James flew over, he collected the ball and pointed to the sky.

The highly nervous two top super superstars were like pigeons in the Potala Palace, jumping up quickly like frightened birds, but... Fan Xi was a fake move.

Fan Xi didn't jump at all; waiting for them to fully stretch out.

Fan Xi shot... Fan Xi still didn't jump, just brought a little fadeaway.

Just like his copy-paste in last year's Finals.

The ball flew over the heads of the two super superstars; the arc was very high, Fan Xi did it deliberately.

Waiting for James and Wade to land, Fan Xi had already opened his arms to celebrate in advance.

The ball went through a long flight.

Swish!

Fell into the basket.

White waves rolled up.

The red light lit up accordingly.

The Staples Center could no longer suppress their excitement.

All Clippers fans released the greatest passion of their lives after this thrilling peak duel.

This was the first championship in Clippers history.

Fan Xi used a stationary 3-pointer to end Miami.

Wade and James stood frozen in place, unable to move for a long time.

A clear dream shattered in the bottom of their hearts.

The surrounding cheers and celebrations became a nightmare they couldn't erase.

They worked hard for a season; they did it to the extreme at critical moments; they didn't make mistakes.

However, they still lost.

Fan Xi was a better player.

Fan Xi used a stationary shot to kill them.

As Fan Xi was surrounded by teammates and thrown into the sky, James finally came back to his senses; he turned around, and he hugged Wade.

He showed his calmness at this moment.

He and Wade passed the lively court silently; they walked towards the locker room.

They were this year's runner-up, the king of the East.

They were good.

However, Fan Xi was better.

There was no other answer.

"We are the champions!!!"

Fan Xi shouted excitedly when he was thrown into the sky.

This time, he was incomparably excited.

He locked the victory in exactly the same way as last year.

He won the championship with exactly the same score as last year.

But this time, no one could drive him out of the team again.

He was no longer anyone's foil; no one could call him a counterattack, call him an accident, call him lucky.

He was the king.

The youngest king of the Staples Center.

The king came, the king saw, the king conquered.

"A new era has begun!"

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