LeBron James running away? He's going all in on Curry.

The moment the final red lights went out, the purple-gold sky above Staples Center collapsed.

A 25-point lead at halftime was completely overturned, and 27 consecutive three-pointers missed in the second half!

These two numbers, enough to nail any strong team to the pillar of historical shame, turned the servers of major sports forums into charred remains in just half an hour!

The Lakers section and trending topics on a certain online forum were flooded with exclamation marks and profanities:

"Zero out of 27?! Zero out of 27?!"

"I could throw my foot at the basket and try my luck, maybe I'd make one?! Did these guys chop off their hands in the second half?!"

"Thirty-nine points, nine rebounds, and nine assists! Over 50% shooting percentage! How else can Harden possibly play?!"

"Come on! Harden, just leave! We're begging you, brothers! You really don't owe Los Angeles anything!!"

Faced with Harden's tragic figure, burning like a relic yet still being dragged to his death, countless neutral and veteran fans couldn't help but sigh deeply.

However, in the online world, for every person mourning at a grave, there is bound to be someone dancing on the grave.

Seeing Harden falter in a winning situation, those die-hard LeBron fans who had been brooding in the shadows for days suddenly swarmed out like vultures smelling carrion!

The comment sections of various posts were flooded with sarcastic and mocking posters:

"Yo yo yo! That's it?! A regular season powerhouse, a playoff worm!!"

"Kawhi wasn't even playing, he wasn't even wearing a jersey, and all that was left on the court was the unpredictable Paul George leading Mann. They managed to blow a 25-point lead and still get swept?! They're fucking awful!!"

"This is the three-time MVP you guys were hyping up?! Everyone calls him LeBron, but if it were me, LeBron, I'd sweep the Clippers with my eyes closed!!"

……

In the past, Harden fans would have already picked up their keyboards and engaged in a fierce battle with these irritating LeBron fans.

But tonight, Harden's furious fans didn't even bother to glance at these raucous barks!

After the anger and despair subsided, the heartbroken fans quickly entered a "liquidation and restructuring mode".

Ignoring the mockery from LeBron fans, they pulled out Lakers salary tables and asset lists on forums, transforming themselves into "spiritual shareholders" and devising plans for next season on behalf of Jim Buss and Pelinka:

"Demar DeRozan... must be traded! There's no room for negotiation!"

"He seemed pretty solid dominating weaker teams in the regular season, but once the playoffs started and he got a little tougher, his mid-range shot became like a brick wall!"

"Averaging 15 missed shots per game in the playoffs, unable to score or defend, if he doesn't act while he still has trade value, he'll become the next Wall!"

"Add a first-round pick! And send that bastard Reeves away too!!"

Mentioning this name immediately doubles the hostility in the comments section:

"That damn Reeves! He's got no speed, no strength, and on defense, Reggie drove past him like he was crossing the street for four consecutive possessions. His plus-minus is the lowest in the game!"

"How many baskets of gifts did Jim Buss receive from him? Why does he have to start him every game?!"

"Pack up these scraps! Bring back a capable second-in-command who can handle tough battles!!"

"I think... Donovan Mitchell, the Utah Jazz, is pretty good!"

"With a three-point shot, a tough layup, and averaging over 30 points per game in the playoffs, pairing him with Harden in the backcourt would definitely tear apart the Western Conference defense!!"

Fans meticulously listed the Lakers' remaining future first-round pick swaps and expiring contracts in the posts, desperately sketching out a fantastical picture of a comeback next season.

however!

No one expected that this comment, which was originally just a fan's angry outburst, would actually resonate in the real world in less than an hour.

……

It was exactly 2:00 AM.

Pop-up notifications suddenly appeared on the push notification channels of major sports apps across the United States!

Renowned journalist Shams Charania tweeted a bombshell in bold:

[Woj & Shams jointly reveal: A major earthquake!!]

Multiple league sources have confirmed that Utah Jazz star and All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell submitted a trade request to the team's management several hours ago!

[It is reported that Mitchell's team has made it clear that he has lost patience with the championship prospects of Utah's small market! His preferred destination is also very clear—only 'metropolitan teams' with top-tier exposure and championship potential!!]

The news sent sleepless throughout the North American basketball world!

The shadow of the Crab Crawler's 46-point thrashing by the Crab Crawler a few days ago hadn't even faded when Mikel flipped the table in Salt Lake City!

Lakers fans are going crazy!

New York Knicks fans are going crazy!

The management teams of both the Heat and the Bulls were all dragged out of bed in the middle of the night by this phone call!

The big fish has entered the sea, and the eye of the storm in the offseason has torn open cracks in the night sky two months in advance!

……

However, no matter how tumultuous the summer in Los Angeles may be, and no matter who Mitchell ends up with.

For the current league, all the noise and turmoil have been overshadowed by a highly anticipated match.

5 month 15 day.

Boston, TD Garden.

Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 7!

Game 7!

The score is now 3-3.

From a 0-3 deficit to winning three consecutive games and dragging the opponent into hell.

The Boston Celtics are just one step away from breaking the NBA's 75-year-old "3-0 comeback curse"!

Is it a miracle that made it the first team in history to achieve such a stunning reversal, a timeless monument?

Or will they fall just an inch from the summit before dawn, becoming yet another tragic footnote to a vain hope?

In the stands, 19,000 die-hard fans dressed in dark green jerseys did not utter a single unnecessary sound.

Every screech of sneakers against the floor felt like a dull thud on my heart.

In front of the away team's bench, Jimmy Butler was looking down, wrapping white tape tightly around his aching ankle.

His eyes were as cold as ice, but his breathing was perfectly steady.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the field.

Luka Doncic rubbed his slightly swollen ankle and glanced at Kyrie Irving, who was meditating with his eyes closed next to him.

Referee Tony Brothers glanced down at his watch, solemnly picked up the ball, and walked towards the center circle of the field.

"beep----!!"

A long, sharp whistle pierced the deathly silence!

At that moment, countless eyes across America were fixed on this city that had witnessed the rise and fall of numerous dynasties.

TD Garden Arena!!!