LeBron James running away? He's going all in on Curry.
Chapter 28 Intelligent Groin
In late February, Cleveland was still chilly, but the city's passion for basketball had been ignited by a global storm!
"Linsanity is crazy!"
Under Su Yang's absolute order to "grant unlimited shooting rights," Jeremy Lin, who was originally thought to be a flash in the pan, completely broke free of his constraints and ushered in the most incredible explosion of his career!
In five consecutive games, Jeremy Lin averaged 26.8 points and 8.5 assists!
His breakthroughs were like sharp knives tearing apart the defenses of various teams, and his overall vision perfectly activated Marc Gasol and Paul Millsap in the paint.
What alarmed all the league executives even more was that Eric Bledsoe, whom Su Yang acquired in exchange for DeAndre Jordan, displayed a suffocating defensive pressure off the bench.
When Jeremy Lin was resting on the bench, the "mad dog backcourt" of Bledsoe and Beverley could tear apart the opposing team's backup point guard so much that he couldn't even get past half-court!
Driven by the starter "Linsanity" and the bench "meat grinder," the Cleveland Cavaliers have won seven straight games!
On the eve of the All-Star Weekend, this team, which lost its absolute core Stephen Curry, not only did not plummet to the lottery, but instead stormed up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference with unstoppable momentum!
They are just one win away from the third-ranked Indiana Pacers!
Sports media around the world went crazy, and Time magazine even put Jeremy Lin on its cover.
As the mastermind behind all of this, Su Yang's slogan "Believe in the process" has once again become the focus of heated discussion across the United States.
The date is March 28st.
Cleveland, Quicken Loans Arena.
Tonight, almost the entire city turned out.
Because the Cavaliers will be playing at home against their arch-rivals, the Miami Heat, who are currently second in the Eastern Conference!
In their last encounter, LeBron James's "foot-planting" resulted in Curry's season-ending injury.
After the match, Su Yang caused a scene at the press conference, and his revenge declaration, "Next time we face each other, I'll wear thicker armor," still echoes in the ears of fans.
Everyone was holding their breath, eagerly anticipating how the Cavaliers would use their iron-blooded, meat-grind-like defense tonight to fulfill their owner's promise of revenge.
However, less than two hours before the game was scheduled to begin, the Heat's official website suddenly released a disappointing injury report:
"LeBron James suffered a groin strain during yesterday's practice. Out of an abundance of caution, he will miss tonight's away game against the Cavaliers."
This news caused an uproar across the internet!
"A groin strain? Of all times, why did it have to happen during the game against Cleveland?!"
"He chickened out! This coward is definitely scared! He knows Su Yang must have arranged for a few thugs to cripple him on the field!"
"Afraid to face the boos from his former team's fans, and afraid to endure retaliation—is this what they call the league's best player?"
Cleveland fans outside Quicken Loans Arena angrily tore down the mocking posters they had prepared.
The feeling of punching cotton left everyone who was looking forward to this revenge match deeply disappointed.
Inside the luxury VIP box on the top floor of the stadium.
Su Yang looked at the Heat's injury list on the big screen and couldn't help but chuckle.
"As expected of you, LeBron. A sophisticated egoist who never puts himself in a dangerous situation."
James clearly took his threat to heart. Going to fight a bunch of "red-eyed beasts" looking to avenge their teammates in the regular season would be a huge loss if he actually got kicked by Pachulia or Beverley.
Avoiding war is indeed the wisest course of action.
"But do you think you can escape unscathed just because you dodged the first day of the month?"
"beep--!"
The competition officially started at 8 PM!
Even without LeBron James, the cameras across the United States remained glued to the arena.
Even without LeBron James, the Heat are still a championship contender with two superstars, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh!
The game proved the Heat's strength.
No longer needing to worry about James's ball possession, Wade seems to have returned to the era of the all-powerful "Flash"!
In the very first quarter, Wade unleashed a furious killing spree.
Facing the relentless defense of Klay Thompson and Kawhi Leonard, Wade used his incredible dribble and lightning-fast drives to tear apart the Cavaliers' defense time and time again, slamming the ball into the basket!
Meanwhile, Bosh, playing in the paint, frequently hit his signature mid-range jump shot despite Marc Gasol's defense.
The Heat took control of the game on the road and built a double-digit lead in the second quarter!
"Cleveland's defense has been torn apart by Wade! Even without James, the Heat are still a champion!" the commentator shouted from the sidelines.
But in dire straits, that short, yellow-skinned man stepped forward once again!
Jeremy Lin, the undrafted player who is writing a miracle, showed no fear and had a big heart when facing the defense of Heat point guard Mario Chalmers.
In the third quarter, Jeremy Lin hit two consecutive audacious pull-up three-pointers! Then, on a fast break, facing Dwyane Wade on defense, he made a bold behind-the-back dribble and forced a layup for a 2+1 play!
With Jeremy Lin orchestrating the offense, the Cavaliers unleashed another barrage of three-pointers! Klay Thompson and Paul Millsap fired on all fours from the corners, managing to tie the game midway through the fourth quarter!
The two sides were completely engulfed in a fierce hand-to-hand battle!
Physical battles, diving tackles, and hard fouls! Every point was hard-won.
The game has entered the final countdown.
104 to 105! The Cavaliers are down by 1 point!
With 11 seconds left on the clock, the Cavaliers have possession of the ball for the final possession!
Byron Scott did not call a timeout because Jeremy Lin on the court had already made the gesture for a one-on-one play!
All 20,000 fans in the stadium stood up and held their breath.
On the court, the Heat made the most targeted defensive adjustment – Dwyane Wade, the historic shooting guard and former Finals MVP, personally switched to guard Jeremy Lin!
"Kid, your amazing performance is over." Wade lowered his center of gravity, his eyes fixed on Jeremy Lin's shoulder.
Jeremy Lin didn't say anything. He dribbled the ball slowly at the top of the arc and glanced at the timer.
8 seconds...6 seconds...5 seconds!
Just as time was about to run out, Jeremy Lin made his move!
He first made a speed-up feint to the right, but Wade, with his seasoned defensive experience, immediately slid to the right to block him.
But in the instant of the exchange, Jeremy Lin pulled the ball back sharply, abruptly stopping his body in high-speed motion, and completed a very large step-back!
This retreat puts them a full step away from the three-point line!
Wade was shocked and rushed forward with all his might, his long arms almost reaching Jeremy Lin's fingertips!
But Jeremy Lin's eyes were fixed on the cold basketball hoop. He leaped high, overwhelmed by Wade's block, and at the last moment before losing his balance, he released the ball!
The orange-red ball traced a high arc in mid-air.
The entire Quicken Loans Arena fell silent at that moment, all eyes following the spinning basketball.
"drop--!"
The red light suddenly flashed, signaling the end of the match!
Zero seconds, the ball lands.
"Whoosh!!!"
A crisp sound of net swishing echoed through the stadium, like a death sentence!
A three-pointer that pierces the net! A game-winning shot!!!
"boom--!!!"
The silent arena exploded one second after midnight! More than 20,000 Cleveland fans went into complete frenzy! They roared, hugged, and many were moved to tears!
107 to 105! The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off an incredible game-winning shot!
On the court, Jeremy Lin, who had just made the game-winning shot, maintained his shooting posture. Then, he suddenly turned around, pounded his chest with both hands, and let out a soul-stirring roar!
Before he could finish yelling, Bledsoe, Beverley, and others on the bench rushed up and tackled him to the floor, celebrating this great shot!
"What an incredible heart! What an unbelievable miracle!"
The commentator on the sidelines clutched his head, his voice completely hoarse: "Faced with Dwyane Wade's incredible block, Jeremy Lin killed the game with a bloodthirsty step-back three-pointer! Linsanity! The real Linsanity!"
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