Chapter 589: and ===GLOSSARY===

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This is the final result.

The Knicks defeated the Heat at home, with a 4:0 total score to achieve the team's first Eastern Conference finals sweep in history. They have so far staged one of the most legendary comebacks in NBA history, coming up from the seventh seed in the East, with the city rivals, the Eastern second-seed Nets, and the Eastern newcomer, the iron-defense Chicago Bulls, standing in their way. Now, with a miraculous sweep, they have knocked down the Miami Heat, the Eastern overlords of the past three years.

If the Knicks ultimately win the championship, they will be the greatest comeback team in NBA history, without equal.

And this is why the crowd is now screaming wildly.

The New York Knicks have awaited this day for a long, long, long time. Their proud basketball memories even date back to the last century; they have not played a conference semifinal for a long, long, long time, have not reached the Eastern Conference finals for a long, long, long time, and have not advanced to the NBA Finals for a long, long, long time.

Now, all wishes have come true.

Long live Jieke Fan!!

Zhan Mu Si Duo Lan shouted loudly in the VIP box, he was very excited.

His bad reputation of many years was cleared this season; he became the embodiment of 'wise eye recognizing heroes'. His bold gamble last summer reaped unprecedented returns.

Now, when anyone talks about Zhan Mu Si Duo Lan, they cannot describe him with words like 'foolish'.

On the court, Fan Xi gave James a hug.

He was very gracious; when he saw James standing there, dazed, he walked over and gave James a hug. Then, what he did not expect was that James hugged him tightly.

For many years, the two have been opponents. For a long time, James even harbored some animosity toward Fan Xi, believing that Fan Xi had gradually devoured everything he possessed.

But now, when Fan Xi walked over to hug him, he clung to Fan Xi like a drowning man clutching a straw.

He desperately needed a hug.

That tough guy scored 55 points tonight, with 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks; his individual performance was flawless.

By contrast, Fan Xi had only 29 points, 18 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block. Statistically, he was not as outstanding as James.

"Jie Ke, do you also think my joining the Heat back then was a mistake?" James asked Fan Xi at that moment.

Fan Xi smiled and said, "No. If you hadn't joined the Heat, the NBA wouldn't have been this exciting these past years. Nothing is smooth sailing; in my view, you have become far stronger than before."

"Life doesn't require looking back; every step counts."

Fan Xi said to James.

Then he patted James on the back of the head: "Keep it up, see you in the Finals next season."

"See you next season."

James and Fan Xi bade farewell.

The media kept speculating what James and Fan Xi had actually said, but after the game, neither Fan Xi nor James revealed a word.

On the contrary, the media speculated and analyzed a lot; some said Fan Xi mocked James, some said James emphatically vowed to make a comeback next season… all kinds of claims abounded.

De lei ke si le said on TV: "If these two guys went back to the 80s or 90s, they'd surely wreak havoc; I don't think Jordan could easily dominate either of them."

"These young kids are too crazy; they've already reached another level."

Hua xiang ji kept emphasizing this point; he appears not to respect 'Jordan' that much.

This made Charles Barkley very uncomfortable, but he couldn't help it.

Everyone who watched the game, to varying degrees, acknowledged Hua xiang ji's judgment.

Even Michael Jordan, sitting in front of the TV, who is usually proud, remained silent this time.

The arena soon held the Eastern Conference championship awards ceremony, with Ya dang Xiao hua presenting the award to the Knicks.

At this moment, Madison Square Garden was a sea of joy.

Then, Fan Xi took the microphone and delivered his victory speech to fans across New York, the Americas, and the world.

"This is my first time coming to the East, this is my first time wearing a Knicks jersey to represent New York in play, and then… this is also my first time lifting the Eastern Conference championship trophy."

"Before this, I had only lifted the Western Conference championship trophy three times."

Fan Xi's first sentence drew a wave of screams from the crowd.

This is a pretentious quote, but when someone with ability says it, it's top-notch!

"I know the Knicks haven't won an Eastern Conference title in many years; Mr. Zhan Mu Si Duo Lan made a bold gamble before the season started, and then he brought me here. I think he's tonight's MVP, and everyone should give him some cheers."

Fan Xi lifted Zhan Mu Si Duo Lan up; this white boss in a Tang suit appeared shy before the camera, an unprecedented sight. Previously he always showed up as a playboy who was stingy with money.

"Secondly, I want to thank my teammates. These guys have long been criticized: whenever people thought the Knicks would surely lose, they blamed the loss on the players' age, injuries, sensitivity, and fragility. But now they have won the Eastern Conference title, those critics ought to step forward and apologize to them."

"Lastly, I want to say. When I first came to Madison Square Garden, Wo lun, our parking lot security guard, said to me: 'Hey, Jie Ke, you've already won three championships; you can definitely help the Knicks win another one, right?' When we last won a championship, I was still a five‑year‑old boy; now, even my damned son has a five‑year‑old child…"

"So, Wo lun, listen up. Let your little grandson go find Zhan Mu Si Duo Lan, have him reimburse his ticket, and let this five‑year‑old kid experience the heat of Madison Square Garden. It's time for us to win another championship."

When Fan Xi finished saying that, the entire Madison Square Garden erupted like an explosion.

Fan Xi's single championship promise ignited the passion of the whole New York State.

Not only Madison Square Garden, but the whole city and countryside as well.

The Knicks' hype surged to its peak.

Everyone is anticipating that this will happen.

Furthermore, they firmly believe it will definitely happen.

Fan Xi has never disappointed any supporter, and he has never uttered a word that fell flat.

Then, La li Bu lang took the microphone and he and his teammates shared their feelings of victory.

But because the two big guns, Jia nei te and JR Smith, were injured and left early, everyone was just so‑so.

The passion of this night continued to burn.

The internet was discussing the Knicks' advancement, as well as James's fourth defeat.

"Jie Ke grew tired of the Western Conference championship, so he came to the East. While Miami was still basking in their three‑peat Eastern title, Jie Ke took their trophy away."

"A living legend, beyond doubt. Jie Ke is the undisputed number one among active players; if he wins this year's championship, he will be my personal basketball number one."

"How delighted Knicks fans are, Nets fans are now just as miserable. This ought to have been their celebration."

"When LeBron and Jie Ke embraced, he must have been thinking, why didn't he choose New York or the Kuaisuan back in 2010? At that time, everyone thought he was closer to those two teams. But he couldn't wait, so he chose to team up with superstars."

People must acknowledge that Jie Ke dominates this basketball world, whether in the West or the East; those who are dissatisfied must shut their mouths. This is an achievement even Jordan did not accomplish.

Congratulations, New York. Their victory is like industrial salt on the Nets' wound. Their championship trophy, along with Miami's tears.

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Le Bu Lang Zhang Si congratulated the Knicks' victory after the game, saying: The Knicks played very tenaciously, Jieke Fan, as always, is good at scheming, he played out what he wanted. And we didn't do our best, that's my responsibility.

James seems to have to give such a speech of failure every year.

A New York reporter provocatively asked him, how does he view losing four consecutive years to the same opponent?

He said: "This is, to me, a scar, and also glory."

He actually wanted to say, in today's league, only I can be Jieke Fan's opponent.

But he still didn't say it out loud; this sounds somewhat like 'self-consolation'.

Fortunately, Jieke Fan, in a subsequent interview, talked about this matter: "I don't think this is Le Bu Lang's failure; he is very successful. I also don't think this is my success; it is our success. Without Le Bu Lang Zhang Si, the NBA wouldn't be so exciting. Le Bu Lang is a truly formidable opponent who makes me feel fear; I tip my hat to his outstanding performance."

Fan Xi is very willing to affirm James's ability.

He said: "If Le Bu Lang's competitive state were placed in 2K, it would definitely be a 99; he has no flaws, he is a six-sided warrior."

This is considered mutual admiration.

That night, all fans who like Fan Xi and all fans who love the Knicks are happy.

Sweeping the Heat is a remarkable achievement, and also an achievement that was unimaginable before the series began.

Fan Xi's historical status has risen another level because of this series.

At least, now no one dares say that comparing Jieke Fan to Michael Jordan is an insult to Jordan.

More and more people believe that Fan Xi surpassing Jordan is just a matter of time.

When even Le Bu Lang Zhang Si cannot stop Fan Xi's steps, who else in the league can rival Jieke Fan?

Moreover, once Fan Xi fulfills his championship promise this season, next season he returns to Los Angeles, where he and the Kuaisuan's terrifying defense join forces; who in today's league can escape?

The Houston Rockets are under immense pressure.

However, as the Knicks officially released the injury report at noon the next day, some voices emerged again.

JR Smith's nasal bone is fractured; he will be sidelined for at least a week, meaning he will miss the first two away games.

Kevin Garnett, as an important warrior for the Knicks' victory over the Heat, provides invaluable contribution on defense; if he does not play strongly, many believe the Heat would drag the series to six games, thereby eliminating the Knicks.

But now, the official announcement says Kevin Garnett has a sprained ankle, plus a torn ligament.

The injury report shows his season is over.

It is hard for him to return; even if the Knicks and Rockets play a full seven games ahead, his chance of coming back is slim.

Kevin Garnett himself is actually quite magnanimous; he called Fan Xi and said: "Jie Ke, if you win the championship, I will still give you golden basketball shoes. For me, this series already has no regrets; defeating the Heat is my greatest wish, and I have fulfilled it!"

Fan Xi replied: "Kevin, the Rockets are not the Miami Heat. Take good care of your injury and wait to make me pure gold basketball shoes; remember, my shoe size is 49."

Fan Xi and Garnett's conversation was light.

But actually, the media does not think so.

If the Knicks' roster is intact, the media believes the Knicks will win the Finals. But if they lack two important rotations, inside and out, everyone thinks the short-staffed Knicks will be deprived of victory by the Rockets.

Now many people on the Internet are lamenting the Rockets' 'good luck'.

"Houston is truly the Heaven's Chosen Son; in this round, facing the Kuaisuan they were already in peril, but in the crucial Tianwangshan battle, the Kuaisuan's offensive and defensive core Leonard got injured, yet they surged into the Western Conference Finals. Arriving at the Western Conference Finals, they first lost a home game, then at the most dangerous moment, the Thunder's core Westbrook also got injured. Now they are smooth sailing, holding match point and about to enter the Finals. If they meet the Miami Heat, they have no chance at all. Who would have thought the Knicks defeated the Heat and also lost two key players? One must say, Houston's luck has reached an extreme. Just like in the 1990s, they seized the two years when Jordan retired to win two championships."

"How did Leonard and Westbrook get injured? Don't you know?"

"No matter what, Chris will finally get to touch the Finals floor. Congratulations to him."

"If the Rockets ultimately win the championship, the MVP should be awarded to Saint Paul."

"If the Knicks try this hard, in the end they'll be making wedding dresses for the Rockets; I guess Jie Ke will surely be very frustrated and angry. Next season, he will definitely launch a frenzied revenge against Houston."

"Next season? What meaning does next season have? If revenge isn't completed right away, the accumulated resentment can't even offset the interest."

"Rockets winning the championship would be this year's playoffs' biggest dark horse. Although they are also very strong, they appear not deserving of the championship trophy."

"Hope Jie Ke can continue to create miracles in the Finals."

"I think the Thunder won't give up so easily; if they know the Knicks have lost two key players, they also want to seize this 'super good luck.' Who wouldn't want to reap the benefits of others' labor?"

"……"

Discussions on the Internet rise and fall.

And the Thunder and Rockets' fifth game arrived as scheduled, at Houston's home court.

Fan Xi was then spotted appearing in Los Angeles.

Fan Xi has important matters to settle.

But, before the game started, he still talked on the phone with Kevin Durant.

For Durant, this is of great significance.

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