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

Chapter 52: Losing by an average of 30 points per game, he's running away again!

Miami, American Airlines Arena.

With three minutes remaining in the game, the stands of the stadium, once known as the "devil's home ground," were completely empty, with only popcorn scraps scattered on the floor and a few die-hard fans still looking dejected.

"drop--!"

As the final buzzer sounded emotionlessly, the red numbers on the scoreboard finally stopped.

118 is more than 85!

The Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals by a massive 33-point margin on the road!

The score is 4-0!

There was no miracle, no counterattack.

The defending champion Miami Heat were ruthlessly swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in what was expected to be a clash of titans in the Eastern Conference Finals!

It wasn't just a sweep, it was a complete massacre!

"It's over... an incredible series, an incredible Cleveland."

In the broadcast booth, the ESPN commentator looked at the final statistics of the series that had just been printed out, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have just witnessed the most brutal series in NBA history!"

"In four games, the Cavaliers won by 60, 22, 25 points, and today's 33 points!"

"The average point differential in the series is... 35 points!!!"

"The Cleveland Cavaliers broke the record for the largest point differential in an NBA playoff series! They thrashed the defending champions, who boasted a Big Three, like helpless punching bags!"

The camera cuts to the basketball court.

The Cavaliers players are celebrating wildly after winning the Eastern Conference title, with Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis embracing tightly.

This "death lineup" finally proved its epoch-making dominance on the playoff stage.

In stark contrast to the Cavaliers' celebration, the Heat's bench was deathly silent.

Dwyane Wade's eyes were bloodshot, and he clutched his knees, which were already swollen and bruised like steamed buns, with both hands, his head bowed in pain.

Chris Bosh stood to the side with vacant eyes, as if his soul had been drained.

As for LeBron James?

Just like in Game 1, he walked back to the player tunnel without saying a word two seconds before the end of the game.

"Let's take a look at LeBron James' stats in this series..."

Another commentator pushed up his glasses, his tone carrying an undisguised sarcasm.

「G1得到11分,G2得到14分,G3得到12分,今晚的G4,他拿到了15分。」

He very "consistently" maintained his record of consecutive double-digit scoring.

But everyone who watched the game knows that almost all of those points were racked up in garbage time at the end of the third quarter or when the team was down by more than 30 points in the fourth quarter, against the Cavaliers' loosely defended bench, through forced drives and free throws!

"For this pitiful double-digit scoring, he completely abandoned defense and the dignity of a leader, watching helplessly as the team lost by more than 30 points per game on average!"

This pair of underwear meant to cover one's shame looks so ridiculous and laughable in the face of such a huge average point difference.

……

Half an hour later, in the press conference room of American Airlines Center.

Having just opened a bottle of champagne in the locker room, Su Yang, wearing a commemorative T-shirt with the words "Eastern Champion" printed on it, walked up to the podium with a beaming smile.

All the cameras in America were instantly pointed at him, flashes as bright as day.

"Mr. Su! Congratulations to the Cavaliers for sweeping the Heat 4-0 and advancing to the NBA Finals!"

One reporter eagerly stood up. "Averaging a 35-point lead in the series, breaking the NBA record! How do you feel right now? Does this prove that your basketball philosophy has completely transcended this era?"

Su Yang smiled and adjusted the microphone, speaking in a relaxed tone as if he were discussing a regular intra-team training match.

"I'm in a good mood, the boys did a great job. But to say they're ahead of their time is too early."

"The Miami Heat were just a touchstone, and getting past them was within our expectations. After all, without the interference of certain external factors, everyone has seen the team's true resilience under pressure."

Su Yang paused, his eyes gleaming with longing for the highest stage: "The Eastern Conference championship is not our end. My sights are already set on the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the NBA Finals. That is the final battlefield to test the mettle of this Cleveland Cavaliers team."

"Mr. Su!" another reporter immediately threw out the most talked-about question of the evening, "The Heat suffered their most humiliating sweep in franchise history. While LeBron James scored in double figures in every game of the series, he completely disappeared in high-level play. What are your thoughts on the future of this Heat team? Do they still have a chance to make a comeback?"

"The Heat's future? A comeback?"

Su Yang shook his head, glanced at the camera, as if he were talking directly to James in the locker room.

"No, the era of the Miami Heat is completely over tonight."

The reporters in the room were taken aback and immediately perked up their ears.

"Dwayne's knees are completely worn out, and his prime is almost over. As for Bosh, he has been marginalized as a tall pitcher in this flawed system."

Su Yang ruthlessly analyzed the Heat's current situation, then made a prediction that shocked the entire United States:

"As for the 'king' you speak of..."

"From what I know of him, he is an extremely shrewd businessman who would never linger on a sinking ship."

"Just you wait and see, gentlemen."

"This Heat team is out of steam. His good brother Wade is about to go from being a key player to a liability. And our King absolutely cannot stand being tied to an old player who has no championship competitiveness."

"He'll soon find another excuse, just like he did when he betrayed Cleveland!"

"Next summer, he'll definitely opt out of his contract. Then, he'll take his talent to a new team with more young stars, more draft picks, and the ability to help him continue winning!"

"Loyalty? Brotherhood basketball?"

Su Yang laughed loudly, his laughter filled with sarcasm. "In his eyes, that's nothing more than toilet paper he can use to wrap himself up at any time! Miami fans, prepare for the day you're abandoned!"

The entire press conference room erupted in chaos!

On the very night the defending champions were eliminated, Su Yang actually predicted that LeBron James would leave again next summer?!

Moreover, he exposed James' mercenary nature of "following whoever is strong"!

These words not only insulted James's character, but also shattered the last shred of trust in the Heat's locker room!

……

Meanwhile, in the Heat's home locker room.

A deathly silence.

Dwyane Wade sat in front of his wardrobe with thick ice packs strapped to his knees.

The television in the center of the locker room was broadcasting Su Yang's press conference live.

When Su Yang said, "He's a businessman who never stays on a sunken ship for long," and "He'll soon find another powerful backer and run away again,"

Wade's previously calm eyes flickered violently.

He subconsciously looked up at LeBron James, who was sitting in the corner with his head down and not saying a word.

James' body stiffened abruptly as he felt Wade's gaze, which seemed to pierce his soul.

"Dwayne...don't listen to that madman's nonsense. It's a divisive tactic!" James hurriedly raised his head, wanting to explain, but his voice sounded somewhat dry because of his guilty conscience.

Just a few days ago, he and Rich Paul were indeed planning a way out for Kyrie Irving to opt out of his contract in 2014 and join forces with him!

Su Yang's words were like a tapeworm that had crawled into his stomach, revealing his trump card to the whole world!

Wade remained silent.

He just stared at James quietly for a very long time.

Looking back on the sacrifices he made to gain power, and recalling the scenes of James racking up points in garbage time during these games while directing his teammates to clean up his mess on the defensive end.

Wade suddenly felt that his good brother in front of him was such a stranger.

"I'm tired, LeBron."

Wade withdrew his gaze, uttered a single sentence, and then, leaning on his crutches, limped out of the locker room.

Watching Wade's departing figure, James knew that Su Yang had already broken through the barrier of "brotherhood basketball".

……

In the Wild West.

The day after the Cavaliers swept the Heat.

The San Antonio Spurs, with their seasoned team basketball, decisively defeated the young Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Finals to win the Western Conference championship!

When Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was interviewed after the game and asked about the upcoming matchup against the Cavaliers, who averaged a 30-point blowout against the Heat, he responded...

The old general, with a full head of silver hair, put away his usual irritability, and his eyes became incredibly deep.

"Cleveland played a revolutionary style of basketball, and Su Yang brought a revolution to the league. The system of Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis was almost perfect."

Popovich paused, then gave a resolute smile:

"But this is the Finals. Tim, Tony, and Manu are all ready to teach these young guys their final lesson."

The new king of the East, the overlord of the West.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs.

An ultimate space-based, run-and-gun, three-point shooting lineup versus the most rigorous and pure historical team basketball!

The 2012-2013 NBA Finals began with this epic clash!

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