Chapter 476: A Good, Thorough Talk

Arenas is a steadfast follower of the Eastern Emperor Sect; not to mention Le Bu Lang Zhang Si, even if Jordan stood before him, he would still say Fan Xi is number one in the world.

This is not an easy matter; Arenas is not a flattering flatterer. He is nicknamed the Great General, and at his peak no one was false, everyone kept up appearances; even Kobe he could not accept, yet he scored more than sixty points under Kobe's defense.

During his peak, Arenas was a super star with a strong personality.

Now, although he no longer possesses super star strength, his personality remains flamboyant.

However, he no longer brings a handgun into the locker room; he prefers to line up against his opponents.

After securing two home games, the Los Angeles Kuaisuan's championship odds keep growing.

With Arenas's flag‑waving cheers, fans are forced to formally discuss Fan Xi's historical standing should he capture a three‑peat.

Now there is a widely accepted fact… Fan Xi is already the greatest third‑year player in history; the legend he created over three seasons has never been achieved by any previous super star. Jordan's first three seasons were just a super star, Magic Johnson only won one championship, Wei Er Te Zhang Bo Lun, Bi Er La Sai Er… these also have gaps.

Thus, under the Kuaisuan media's promotion, could Fan Xi become the greatest star in history, making the basketball GOAT a practically feasible issue.

This obviously strikes a nerve in many American fans' sensitive and arrogant pride; they do not want any of this to happen. They even do not want Fan Xi to achieve a personal three‑peat, and more and more media, and more and more third‑party local fans are joining the side that supports the Heat.

Fan Xi and James.

They are certainly supporting James.

This is a very obvious local protectionist sentiment.

Although this country always prides itself on openness, as soon as someone truly surpasses them, they instantly tear off the hypocritical façade and launch all kinds of attacks.

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Fan Xi has no interest in the media discussion; he now only wants to solve the Troy mystery, wanting to know whether Jennifer really gave birth to a child for him.

However, Jennifer does not reply to his messages.

The media also has not reported any content on this matter.

Instead, news about other Fan ladies keeps topping the headlines.

The Los Angeles Kuaisuan quickly arrived in Miami, and their third game arrived as scheduled.

The home atmosphere was scorching; the excited Floridians shouted enthusiastic chants, already cheering for the team before the game even began.

They were like the sixth man on the court.

In fact, in this game the Heat also had not only a sixth man, but a seventh, eighth, and ninth man.

After the Heat's game ended, they wildly accused the referees, and finally got what they wanted.

At the start of the game, Fan Xi drove into the paint and was called for a traveling violation.

Fan Xi felt especially wronged; he raised both hands and said, "I have never traveled in my history. My steps are cleaner and more transparent than pure water."

Fan Xi even wanted to pull the head referee to watch the video replay.

For Fan Xi, this foul wasn't that important; what mattered was… that his technique could be questioned?

However, the head referee rejected the proposal.

He has the authority to make such a decision.

The head referee's first call set the tone for tonight's officiating, inevitably giving the Heat some advantage.

That doesn't really count as match‑fixing; any team playing at home receives some preferential treatment. In borderline calls, the home side will gain an edge.

The Heat's offense tonight was extremely wild.

James reached midcourt and nailed a super three‑pointer.

Then, on defense he moved to the four position and personally guarded Nowitzki.

From the start of the game he displayed an all‑out effort.

Tonight, another reason for Heat fans' joy is that De Huai En Wade finally found his form; he became a capable aide beside James, and also Ke Li Si Bo Shen, whose tactical role is not high but whose shooting percentage has risen.

The Three Giants unleashed their power together.

The Kuaisuan fell into foul trouble.

The Heat controlled the advantage from the first second of the game, expanding it to 13 points in the third quarter.

However, after entering the fourth quarter, Fan Xi led a pure offensive lineup to launch a comeback.

With three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Fan Xi tied the score with a deep three‑pointer.

At this point, the Kuaisuan's offensive surge was like a tide.

Morale was also soaring.

But subsequently, Leonard was ejected.

Mili Xiqi was also ejected.

Nowitzki's touch remained icy.

But at this moment, Butler and Arenas stepped up, each hitting a three‑pointer.

Then, Fan Xi completed a Stop-and-Go Jump Shot.

But in the end the Heat still won.

Le Bu Lang Zhang Si drove to the basket and scored a crucial layup with a traveling violation obvious to any observant eye.

At that moment, the entire Kuaisuan bench was mimicking a traveling move.

But the referee made no call.

Then, during the Kuaisuan's final offensive push, Huaiti Seda was called for moving a screen.

Possession changed.

That play was undisputed; Huaiti Seda indeed moved his screen.

This caused Fan Xi to lose the chance to complete the final attempt.

Le Bu Lang Zhang Si passed to Wade, who carried the ball past halfcourt; Arenas rushed in to foul, but it was meaningless.

Wade made two free throws.

Fan Xi missed a deep three‑pointer.

The match ended.

The Heat won with a score of 118:113.

After the game, the entire Meihangzhongxin qiuguan turned into a sea of joy as they celebrated a rare home victory.

Moreover, they shouted in unison after the game, MVP!

Le Bu Lang Zhang Si recorded a super triple-double of 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists that night, giving his all on both ends and playing very hard.

Fan Xi did not accept any interviews after the game.

However, Maikelbang and the other Clippers players went berserk in the media after the game, pointing out that James's travel in the final moments was utterly crazy, because Le Bu Lang Zhang Si shifted his pivot foot three times when catching the ball on the three-point line.

When he launched his drive, it was also his leading leg that moved first.

Driving into the paint, facing a wall-like defense, he took three and a half steps.

He burst through like a football player slipping through a gap, while the Clippers defenders guarding him showed shocked expressions, and the viewers in front of their TVs were left gaping.

Even the ESPN commentator said during the replay that the play looked a bit like a travel.

"Jie Ke's clean pivot was called a travel, while Le Bu Lang Zhang Si's blatant travel was called a good play—is this the referees' fairness?"

Maikelbang spoke furiously after the game.

"We will bring cameras to the next game and film every step of Le Bu Lang Zhang Si. The league must give us an explanation."

Clippers general manager Ku Pu Qie Ke also spoke furiously.

Moreover, he placed a questioning call to the league headquarters.

Angry Clippers fans also spread James's travel footage all over the internet, and it instantly became very popular, because this set of travel moves was practically a textbook demonstration.

In the end, the NBA referees' union admitted that there had been a total of seven missed calls and two incorrect calls in the previous game. They downplayed it, saying the Clippers had three fouls missed and the Heat four. They tried to play this word game, also claiming it would not affect the final outcome of the game.

This statement clearly heightened the Clippers' anger.

Ku Pu Qie Ke even publicly said: If the officiating standard remains like this, we might as well just hand the championship directly to the Heat.

That remark earned him a $50,000 fine.

However, Fan Xi quickly said he would pay Ku Pu Qie Ke's fine, because Ku Pu Qie Ke's words were his own.

Fan Xi posted this message on his social media, attaching a transfer record.

This was a very effective way to apply pressure.

Perhaps American basketball media openly favors James, but the league officials dare not do so and have no reason to. Fan Xi's commercial value surpasses James's, and he is also the team owner. If he were to walk away, all NBA teams would suffer losses.

The damage to the NBA league would also be great.

However, the impact on Fan Xi is actually not that great—he simply only played three seasons and cannot go for the GOAT. Yet he has become a basketball symbol; his fame can let him earn a pot full of gold in any field… In fact, Hollywood has long prepared him with the pay of a first‑tier movie star.

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The fourth game arrived soon.

The referees for this game appeared cautious, being unbiased.

Both sides traded blows, the game was very lively. Fan Xi still did not reveal his secret weapon, leading the Heat to think he might have run out of tricks, as he kept relying on his teammates, who played very well.

The first three and a half quarters were very stalemated.

Both the Heat and the Clippers played very efficiently.

Tonight, Wade's hands were hot, and he and Ray Allen provided fierce firepower support from the wings.

On the Clippers' side, it was Leonard, Mili Xiqi, and Nowitzki, who played wonderfully… In fact, every Clippers player performed extremely well.

That is why the game remained deadlocked until the final moments.

However, in the final moments, the Clippers suffered an injury.

After Nowitzki hit consecutive fade‑away jumpers, there were 2 minutes and 28 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

His fade‑away jumper was blocked from behind by Le Bu Lang Zhang Si, and James's tremendous force sent Nowitzki crashing to the floor, ball and all.

Although the head referee gave James a technical foul.

However, Nowitzki injured his wrist; when he fell he used his wrist to brace himself, and this unconscious motion fractured his hand bone.

This was disastrous news for the Clippers.

Nowitzki had been outstanding in every Finals game this year, serving as the Clippers' primary offensive initiator.

Now that he is injured and sidelined, everyone feels a shadow over their hearts.

Fan Xi made both free throws.

Then he drove to the basket and scored with a horse‑bow shot.

This gave the Clippers a five‑point lead.

But then the Heat went on a run.

First, Ke Li Si Bo Shen hit a three‑pointer.

Then Wade also hit a three‑pointer.

Next James hit a three‑pointer, drew a foul, and made the free throw.

During this process Fan Xi committed two fouls, although both of his free throws were good.

However, the team lost 118‑117.

The series score became 2‑2.

The Meihangzhongxin qiuguan was filled with joy, as if Santa Claus had lit a nuclear bomb—it was scorching hot.

Fan Xi could hardly hide his dejection; the reality before him made him feel awful.

If the previous game hadn't had that damned missed call, the Clippers should have been up 3‑0. If Nowitzki hadn't been injured and taken out in this game, they should have swept 4‑0.

But fate played tricks.

"The Heat now have an absolute edge, God is on their side. Le Bu Lang Zhang Si's efforts have been rewarded, while Arenas's arrogance has been punished by God." McBlin said excitedly on TV, as happy as if his grandmother had given birth to a son.

"Nowitzki is injured; the Clippers lack a strong scoring point. The Heat can go on a frenzied sweep against them."

The Clippers' imagined dynasty collapsed; those who thought Fan Xi would become the best third-year in history also need to rest, because at most he is the best second-year in history. His third year is the worst in history. A team that won 76 games in the regular season but lost the Finals. Hahaha.

They used their regular-season record to lay a groundwork for the Miami Heat. Le Bu Lang Zhang Si's this one championship will be worth three championships for others.

McBlin's words were incoherent, he was extremely excited.

His excitement matched that of the Miami fans.

They celebrated wildly on site, they celebrated wildly throughout Florida, and even more so on the internet.

They felt relieved and proud.

Three years have passed; they waited for this opportunity for three years, during these three years they had too much repression, too much displeasure weighing on their hearts. Now the team faces a great situation, they can finally catch a breath. How could they not release this frenzy?

They couldn't hold it in!

Even though the series hasn't ended yet.

But to them, it already felt like seeing victory being put into their pocket.

After all, the team has won two in a row, morale is high.

Even if the Clippers gave their all, they were still dazed. Moreover, their Nowitzki was injured, their best offensive player was injured.

Next, who will they rely on to use shooting to open up the situation?

Leonard and Butler are not very stable.

Han Mi Er Dun is getting older.

Arenas? He now only has a mouth left; besides praising Fan Xi, what else can he do?

The Clippers essentially are driven by Nowitzki; they need an offensive powerhouse, then their group of elite players can perform under its blessing.

In the past four games, Fan Xi's low profile allowed them to be arrogant enough, so arrogant that they forgot Fan Xi's ability.

And at this time, Fan Xi headed toward the backstage of the press conference.

He also held in a lot of anger, especially off the court, he had too much repression to vent.

So, tonight, he decided to really hash things out with this world!

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