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Chapter 96: Destiny is the destination! (5500 words, please subscribe to the monthly ticket!)
On the Heat bench, Spoelstra, who wanted to share Riley's worries, found himself deeply trapped in a paradox.

This paradox is called Qin Yue.

In Spoelstra's eyes, he neither conforms to common sense nor the logic of basketball.

His appearance destroyed Spoelstra's long-standing understanding of basketball. At one moment, Spoelstra even foresaw the great changes that would take place in the basketball world in the future.

American Airlines Arena, Warriors' offensive round.

At the top of the arc, Qin Yue, who started with a scissors step after releasing the ball, once again violently dismantled the Heat's double-team defense.

Facing James Posey who tried to block his forward path by sliding, Qin Yue pulled the ball back with his backhand, adjusted his body center of gravity in time, bounced vertically and made a chic jump shot - this was a nearly perfect Sam Gold connection shooting teaching, but the above action was completed by a 211-centimeter-tall inside player.

This is exactly what Qin Yue makes Spoelstra difficult to understand.

In order to prevent him from using the mismatch advantage to cause devastating damage to the Heat's defense, the Heat had to use a zone defense, but the zone defense could not stop his playing style that ran counter to the traditional super inside line.

If he just used high-post coordination to break up the double-team defense like Vlade Divac and Brad Miller, then no matter how many great passes he made to his teammates in the game, the Heat would still dare to defend the double-team defense all night.

"He can play like a perimeter superstar, which makes zone defense meaningless in front of him."

The double team defense has never been able to defend against true outside superstars.

Especially in the NBA, where the three-point line is longer and there is a three-second defensive rule.

Maybe, on a night when Qin Yue's jump shot is not in good shape, the double team defense can work wonders for him.

"But this Warriors team happens to have a group of shooters with amazing production!"

Qin Yue's off-ball ability and supporting ability determine that unless he and his teammates are not in good touch, the double team defense is destined to be difficult to work against this Warriors team.

After 82 bloody battles in the regular season, the entire Warriors team is evolving along with Qin Yue's evolution.

Since entering the playoffs, Qin Yue, who has once again turned on full power mode, has raised the Warriors' overall offensive level to several levels.

There were certainly many accidental factors in the Warriors' road to promotion this year, but the dominance Qin Yue showed in the playoffs has already deeply shocked this era.

There is no doubt that he has launched a dimensionality reduction attack on the current era.

In the second half of the second quarter, Wade, with his cheeks puffed out and still gritting his teeth, once again rained points for the Heat in the game.

Since Brown and Artest each received their third foul on the court, the Warriors had to send Murphy and Dunleavy into the game again, and let Richardson defend Wade instead.

This was a great opportunity for the Heat to take advantage of the situation.

But on the court, the Warriors' lineup, which posed no threat to the Heat's offense except Qin Yue, firmly maintained their lead under the leadership of Qin Yue.

The Heat's tough defense has limited the Warriors' three-point shooting rate to less than 30% in the first half on this night that will determine whether they will be swept. (15 of 4 shots)
But before the end of the first half, Qin Yue, who first cooperated with Murphy in the high position and then quickly cut into the Heat's inside line, still plunged the entire American Airlines Arena into silence.

In the Heat penalty area, Qin Yue received a wonderful pass from Murphy and scored against Mourning. The score board showed 55 to 50.

秦岳半场轰下28分9篮板4助攻2封盖1抢断。

"As a Heat fan, I have to say something fair to the Heat, they couldn't have done any better tonight," Barkley said during halftime on TNT.

But the tyrant from Oakland dominated the restricted area at both ends of the court. This is definitely one of the greatest individual single-game performances I have ever seen in the Finals! "

On the side, Smith, who saw through it but did not expose it, laughed and said: "'D-Wade' scored '30+' points for the Heat in every game in this year's finals, but now he is likely to be swept with the Heat. This is really unbelievable."

Barkley nodded and said, "In my mind, D-Wade is already one of the top two shooting guards in the league today, but the tyrant from Oakland dominated this round of the finals in an extremely violent way."

Ever since he discovered that praising Qin Yue was also a way to break Jordan's defense, Barkley would find different ways to praise Qin Yue whenever he had the chance.

Visiting team locker room.

Artest and Richardson, who performed poorly in the first half, swapped roles with Murphy and Dunleavy, who usually served tea and water to their teammates during the halftime break.

That's the charm of a championship ring.

In order to get this ring, even the arrogant Artest was willing to give Dunleavy a leg massage and shoulder rub.

Even Richardson, who has always valued the title of the best shooter in the Warriors, gave it to Murphy, who had the most accurate three-pointer in the team in the first half.

Artest has already made up his mind that after getting the ring, he will definitely ask the softer-than-tofu-pudding-like O'Neal and the aggressive Stephen Jackson in person next season what titles they won.
What? Jackson already got a championship ring in 2003?
that's not important!

The important thing is, I got this ring as the second in command of the team. Think about it, Jackson was just a piece of the championship puzzle back then, how could he be compared with me?

Compared to Artest, Richardson's thoughts were not that complicated. After getting the ring, he also planned to place it in the most conspicuous place in his home.

Then, I asked everyone I met:

"What? You know I'm an NBA champion?"

In the NBA, the only thing that is great is the championship.

Before the start of the second half, Jarrett Jack noticed that the eyes of the entire Warriors team turned almost at the same time to the absolute core player who everyone believed would reward all his teammates with a championship ring that night.

"If we win the championship tonight, what do you most want to do?" Jack asked curiously as he walked into the stadium side by side with Qin Yue.

Hearing this, Qin Yue answered without hesitation: "I will have a good meal and a good sleep."

Jack asked, "And then?"

Qin Yue smiled and said, “Then get up, put in training, and prepare to win the next championship.”

At this moment, Jack stopped and looked at Qin Yue's increasingly tall back, and he suddenly felt the gap between people.

However, Jack's emotion did not last more than three seconds, Brown lowered his head and said to him: "Don't believe what he just said, he has already told me privately that if we can successfully win the championship tonight, he will have at least a week of partying after returning to Auckland."

A week of partying?

After a pause, Brown added: "Of course, as his confidant, in front of outsiders, we have to say that he got up and started training the next day."

American Airlines Arena.

After the halftime break, at the beginning of the third quarter, the Heat, led by Wade, showed a desperate attitude.

Facts have proved that even before the game, the Heat knew they were powerless to turn the tide. But when they really got to the game, they were still unwilling to give up.
I am unwilling to hand over the championship trophy to the Warriors!
Why can you become the great champions after this night, while we can only be the runner-up that no one cares about?

At the scene, the white wave that had originally fallen into deathly silence began to roll up along with the fighting spirit displayed by the Heat players on the court.

Heat fans, who have never won a championship since joining the NBA, have also waited for eighteen seasons for this championship trophy!
Why is the champion the champion?

In competitive sports, if a team you support or an athlete you like always wins the championship, then congratulations, you are undoubtedly lucky.

But compared to those lucky ones, the vast majority of sports fans are destined to be unfortunate.

Because most of the time, your earnest expectations will only be met with disappointment again and again, and the cycle will continue over and over again until the end of your life, until the end of the world.

Even until Qin Yue came into this world, in his memory, there were still ten NBA teams that had never won the championship.

Therefore, in front of those champions who have gone through countless hardships to reach the finish line, how dare the runner-up boast that he is great, and how dare he say that he is also a glorious runner-up?
It is true that the Warriors made it to the finals unexpectedly this year, but that doesn't mean they are not a team that has experienced many hardships.

In the final game of the regular season, when the 98-year-old "Sweetheart" Sweetie held Qin Yue's hands tightly, at that moment, Qin Yue had already felt how much this team was looking forward to the O'Brien Cup.

Maybe the Warriors aren't quite ready to hold the championship trophy, but when that damn O'Brien Cup is at the American Airlines Arena tonight
Isn’t the unwillingness of the Heat players the most burning desire in the hearts of the Warriors players?
On the court, Wade had just scored four points for the Heat when Qin Yue completed a two-plus-one in the paint despite O'Neal's "iron sand palm".

After all, O'Neal's slap was too light. He underestimated Qin Yue's desire for the championship, and even more so his deep love for basketball.

Feeling the severe pain in his left shoulder, Qin Yue threw the basketball towards the basket completely by instinct.

Ding, ding, ding, swish——!
Then, after scoring the goal, Qin Yue looked directly at O'Neal. His eyes, like burning flames, even made the opponent take a step back involuntarily.

What a terrifying pair of eyes those were - even the battle-hardened O'Neal felt an inexplicable fear of them.

At the free throw line, Qin Yue made the extra free throw. Throughout the third quarter, whenever Wade showed a tendency to close the gap for the Heat, Qin Yue would immediately respond to the entire American Airlines Arena in the next round.

Richardson and Artest also regained their touch in the second half.

This also completely tipped the balance of victory in this fourth game towards the Warriors.

American Airlines Arena.

The Warriors' last offensive possession of the quarter.

Taking advantage of the offensive space provided by Richardson and Artest who had regained their touch, Qin Yue, who was about to complete a breakthrough with a crossover at the 45-degree angle on the right side, suddenly pulled the ball back quickly.

At that moment, Walker, who had no time to adjust his center of gravity and go forward to interfere with Qin Yue, could only pray silently in his heart.

However, God did not respond to Walker.

Swish-!
On TNT, as Qin Yue scored his 40th point of the game, Barkley shouted, "God, I'm playing in the No. 30 jersey of the Golden State Warriors tonight!"

After three quarters, the scoreboard showed 81 to 70.

The Heat chased the entire quarter
In the last three minutes of the third quarter, the Warriors further expanded their lead.

In the final quarter, neither Qin Yue nor Wade planned to rest.

Amid the cheers of the fans, Wade's first two shots at the rim bounced out.

This is a sign that Wade's physical strength has reached its limit.

But on the other hand, Qin Yue's hands began to feel colder as his physical strength declined.

On the court, his two violent attempts were ruthlessly blocked by the basket.

Although the slower pace of the game did consume less energy than usual for Qin Yue, he had not rested for a minute tonight and inevitably reached his physical limit.

This was a very trying time.

While it made the fans at the scene feel extremely depressed, it also tested the hearts of the Warriors fans in front of the TV.

Qin Yue took the lead in breaking the deadlock for the Warriors.

With 7 minutes and 37 seconds left in the final quarter, he used the Flex tactic to go around to the left free throw line to receive the ball, and scored his 42nd point of the game with a clean jump shot.

This jump shot allowed Qin Yue to successfully catch up with Magic Johnson and tie the single-game record of 42 points in the Finals set by Johnson in his rookie season.

Walker, who was no longer expected by Riley, scored five points for the Heat in the next two offensive rounds.

These five points made the white wave of the home court roll again, but it made Riley want to rush onto the court and kick Walker in the ass.

It's too late, Antoine.

If you could find the scope earlier, why would the Heat be in such a desperate situation?

At the American Airlines Arena, Qin Yue's 44th and 46th points were like two heavy punches that hit the chests of Heat fans.

That night, Qin Yue's final score remained at 48 points.

It was a two-point pull-up jump shot while dribbling that made the fans at the scene sad.

In this round of the finals, Qin Yue had used the same method to break through the Heat's double-team defense countless times, but compared to those previous jump shots, this one is destined to be unforgettable for Heat fans.

Because the player who switched defense in front of Qin Yue happened to be Wade, and this two-point pull-up jump shot completely secured the victory for the Warriors.

The final score was 98 to 87.

随着计时器走向归零，全场总计27投13中，其中三分球4投1中，罚球14罚12中，为热火砍下39分6篮板4助攻2抢断1封盖的韦德，早已累瘫在了美航球馆的地板上。

——场均34分7篮板5助攻3抢断0.5封盖。

This is Wade's report card in this year's finals.

From any angle, Heat fans couldn't bear to blame the "Cheek Man" who collapsed on the floor after Game 4, covering his face with his hands and sobbing secretly.

The Los Angeles media was very considerate and had already selected someone to take the blame for the Heat fans.

The former No. 6.5 center in the league who didn't score in double digits in even a single game in this year's finals, averaging only 7 points and rebounds per game.

However, for Shaquille O'Neal, whose chest was in pain and whose stomach was churning, he was already living a life worse than death.
Does it matter whether you take the blame or not?

This was the sixth time in their career that they were swept, and the second time in the finals.

When the day of judgment comes, when the hypocritical crown is shattered by Qin Yue himself, when the former No. 1 in the league is no longer respectable, O'Neal has lost all his face.

In order to retain the lineup, Pat Riley, who just signed a 1-year contract with O'Neal last year with a total value of $5 million, is now thinking about how to get the Heat out of O'Neal's salary burden as soon as possible next season.

The 0-4 sweep by the Warriors in the finals also caused the Heat's championship puzzle pieces that came together to realize their dreams to fall into confusion and pain after the game, not knowing where to go.

This feeling is never pleasant.

But on this night
These championship puzzle pieces must be endured alone.

Because, except for Heat fans, no one will care about this year's runner-up.

American Airlines Arena.

The white wave has receded, and the golden wave is rolling in!

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! You really led us to the championship! You damn bastard! Get out of the way! Get out of the way! I have to let this bastard feel what love is!"

On the court, as the timer for the final quarter reached zero, Baron Davis rushed straight towards him at a speed Qin Yue had never seen before.

then
There is no doubt that this is definitely the darkest moment in Qin Yue's life.

As he had no time to dodge, Davis threw him to the ground. After being placed in a cross-section by the opponent and other teammates,
In short, this is a picture that will make Qin Yue feel sick for several days every time he thinks about it.

"Get out of here! You've kissed him at least three times! Let me take over!"

"Smells good! It smells so damn good! Is this what a championship smells like? I have to have another bite!"

"Who will dare to call us trash in the future? Listen to me, old Mike, I am already a championship player! And you, you are just the father of that championship player!"

He slowly got up from the floor and looked at his teammates who had completely gone crazy and were acting out a real-life "Father's Kindness and Son's Filial Piety" drama.
For a moment, Qin Yue even felt that his vision was becoming blurred and his ears seemed to be deaf.

Until his heartbeat became faster and faster, until the blood in his body rolled back and forth, until tears burst out uncontrollably, Qin Yue suddenly roared!
The roar resounded through the dome, piercing through the clouds and splitting the rocks!

Maybe the Warriors' championship this year was an accident, maybe they were not perfect this year, maybe their road to the championship was full of drama. But, who dares to say at this moment that they are not destined to win?
In his rookie season, he led the Warriors, who had only won 13 games last season, all the way to the top. Even though the league awarded the damn trophy to Steve Nash this year because it adhered to the basic law of the regular season MVP, and even though Qin Yue also recognized Nash's strength, he wanted to ask loudly.
Translate for me, who the hell is the most outstanding player in the NBA this season?
Translate it again, which bastard said that he doesn't deserve the evaluation given to him by Jovan Buha?

The future is too far away, so we must fight for the present. Now that Qin Yue has successfully grasped the present, he just wants to vent all the emotions in his chest that are difficult to describe in words!
Why do rookies have to level up after entering the league before competing for the championship?
He had already made full preparations during his college career and only wanted to make a name for himself after entering the NBA. He was a legendary rookie who could make half of the NBA go crazy for him!

Why should he wait for the unpredictable and illusory future?

Since those old guys were so weak this year, and since his good brother Wade couldn't stop the sharp sword in his hand, it was his right now! And they deserved to lose!
At the American Airlines Arena, even though his shorts had no pockets, at this moment Qin Yue was going to walk around the court with his coolest steps and his most domineering hands in his pockets!
That year, Qin Yue was twenty-one and stood in front of Tim Duncan like a minion!
This year, Qin Yue was twenty-two years old, with his hands in his pockets, and he didn't know what his opponent was!

"I am the best player in the NBA! Anyone who is dissatisfied can just keep it to myself!"

What the hell, the league's top power forward, one of the most outstanding players in the NBA?

none of them!

At this moment, Qin Yue is the number one player in the NBA and the banner of the post-Jordan era of the NBA!

He is destiny, and destiny is him!
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