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

With a commanding 2-0 lead, the entire Cleveland Cavaliers team boarded a chartered plane bound for Texas.

The large lead inevitably fostered a sense of pride and complacency in this young team.

On the flight to San Antonio, many young players were already discussing where they should parade and celebrate after sweeping the championship.

Su Yang, who was traveling with the team, watched all of this from the first-class cabin, but did not utter a word of reprimand.

"Young players develop their fighting spirit through playing, but to truly transform into an invincible dynasty team, simply having the ability to dominate when things are going well is not enough."

Looking at the clouds outside the window, Su Yang murmured to himself, "They need a truly unforgettable experience to temper their arrogance."

And the AT&T Center in San Antonio is the best place in the entire league to "teach" young people.

On June 10th, Game 3 of the finals reignited the battle.

Back on their home court, the Spurs are on the brink of elimination. In the history of the NBA, no team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in the Finals.

With no way out, Popovich made a back-to-basics decision tonight – abandoning the speed and outside shooting battles against the Cavaliers and dragging the game into a half-court physical battle reminiscent of the 1990s!

"beep--!"

As soon as the game started, commentators and fans across the United States immediately noticed something unusual about the Cavaliers tonight.

Perhaps it was the first time experiencing the deafening boos in an away game during the Finals, or perhaps the "law of conservation of shooting touch" finally began to take effect. This Cavaliers team, which was so accurate in the first two games that it made people's scalps tingle, lost their shooting accuracy tonight!

At the start of the first quarter, Klay Thompson got a great open shot in the right corner, but his three-pointer hit the back of the rim!

Subsequently, Kawhi Leonard's mid-range shot missed, and even Stephen Curry's long-range three-pointer after a screen ended in a rare airball.

"The Cavaliers are ice cold! The AT&T Center rims are like they've been covered up!" an ESPN commentator exclaimed.

Missed shots mean more long rebounds, and also mean the Cavaliers can't quickly get back on defense and into position.

The experienced Spurs, like a pack of wolves that have smelled blood, seized this fatal opportunity!

Since we can't beat them in a three-point shootout, we should pass the ball to the spot closest to the basket!

The ball was handed to the veteran wearing the number 21 jersey, who was laden with countless honors.

Thirty-seven-year-old Tim Duncan made sacrifices in the last game to speed up the team's rotation.

But tonight, facing the Cavaliers' newly drafted number one draft pick Anthony Davis, this greatest power forward in history opened his perpetually calm eyes.

"Bang!"

Duncan receives the ball with his back to the basket in the low post on the left side.

He was guarded by Anthony Davis, who has an amazing wingspan and is hailed as the "future answer to the paint".

Faced with this incredibly talented young man, Duncan did not choose to fight head-on.

He knew that his explosiveness was no longer what it used to be, but his basketball IQ, honed over sixteen years, shone brightly at this moment!

Duncan suddenly lowered his left shoulder and made a fake turnaround jump shot towards the baseline.

The young and impetuous Anthony Davis stumbled, his center of gravity inevitably shifting to the side, his long arm raised high in preparation for a block.

But just as Anthony Davis shifted his weight, Duncan, with a seemingly slow movement, planted his pivot foot on the floor and took a smooth up-and-down step in the opposite direction!

He dribbled past the out-of-position Anthony Davis and easily lobbed the ball into the basket with one hand!

"Welcome to the finals, rookie."

The Spurs fans in the arena erupted in deafening cheers!

This is just the beginning.

The following games turned into a "Master Class in the Center" prepared by Tim Duncan for these young players!

The Cavaliers' outside shooting continued to falter, while Duncan dominated the paint.

Facing Anthony Davis, Duncan used his masterful footwork and deceptive moves to completely confuse the newly crowned number one draft pick.

Despite his incredible jumping ability and wingspan, Anthony Davis always seemed to punch cotton. He couldn't defend against him and picked up three fouls early in the second quarter, forcing him to leave the game.

Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott panicked and quickly substituted the heavier Marc Gasol to guard Duncan.

Marc Gasol is a traditional heavyweight center with a solid chassis and is not afraid of physical battles.

But when Duncan faced Gasol, he immediately changed his playing style.

Instead of trying to force his way into the low post, he moved to the 45-degree angles on either side of the free-throw line.

After receiving the ball, facing the onrushing Gasol, Duncan jumped up expressionlessly and gently flicked the ball with his wrist.

The basketball traced a flat, unaesthetic arc through the air.

"Bang! Swish!"

It hit the magical area of ​​the backboard with pinpoint accuracy, deflecting into the net!

A 45-degree angle bank shot! This is Tim Duncan's signature move!

"My God... Tim dreamt he was back in 2003 tonight!"

The commentator in the broadcast booth was so excited his voice was trembling, "He outmaneuvered Anthony Davis with his footwork and punished Marc Gasol with a face-up bank shot! The invincible 'Big Fundamental' is back!"

Throughout the first half, the Cavaliers struggled to score from beyond the arc, making only 3 of 16 three-point attempts.

The Spurs, relying on Duncan's dominance in the paint, led the Cavaliers 48-42 by 6 points.

This was a typical Spurs-style, stalemate!

In the second half, Curry and Klay attempted to break the deadlock with their unstoppable three-pointers.

But the Spurs seemed to be on fire today, their outside shooting making every shot on the Cavaliers incredibly difficult.

Whenever the Cavaliers narrowly closed the gap, that number 21 figure would always extinguish the Cavaliers' comeback with a simple inside shot, a precise pass, or a steady free throw.

The game was dragged into the most suffocating moments of the final moments of the fourth quarter.

There are 12 seconds left in the game.

The scoreboard displayed a glaring number: 88 to 88!

This was definitely the Cavaliers' most difficult and lowest-scoring game of the season.

The Spurs have possession of the ball on the final possession!

Popovich called the final timeout. The entire AT&T Center rose to their feet, with over 20,000 fans clasping their hands together and holding their breath.

The timeout ended, and the players returned to the court.

The Spurs inbounded the ball from the sideline, and Ginobili made a series of dazzling moves at the top of the key, attracting most of the Cavaliers' defensive attention.

But just when everyone thought the Spurs would launch a game-winning shot from the outside, the ball was delivered to the right low post with a subtle bounce pass!

Tim Duncan, catch!

He was being guarded by Anthony Davis, who had five fouls and was covered in sweat.

There are only 6 seconds left.

Duncan backed down against Anthony Davis without dribbling.

5 second!

Duncan's right shoulder swayed slightly, and Anthony Davis was on high alert, his nerves stretched to the limit.

4 second!

Duncan suddenly passed the ball and took a sharp step towards the baseline! Anthony Davis slid and held his position with all his might, determined not to become a backdrop for the veteran again in this game!

3 second!

Just as Anthony Davis shifted all his weight to the baseline, Duncan's massive frame came to a stop! Using his left foot as a pivot, he executed a wide-angle spin move towards the middle!

2 second!

Anthony Davis completely lost his defensive position. He tried to turn around and make a save in a panic, but could only watch in despair as Duncan raised the ball high.

There were no fancy hangs or exaggerated backward leans.

It's just a very basic turnaround layup.

1 second!

The basketball went out of the hoop, leaving a trail of time in the air.

"drop--!"

The red light indicating the end of the match suddenly came on.

At the same time, "Bang, swish!"

The basketball struck the white rim on the backboard with pinpoint accuracy and swished cleanly into the net!

90 is more than 88!

"A game-winning shot!! Tim Duncan's buzzer-beating bank shot to seal the victory!!!"

The ESPN commentator went completely wild, screaming in a hoarse voice, "37-year-old Tim Duncan! He racked up 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks! He delivered a perfect lesson in classic basketball, a game-winning shot that brought him back to his peak, denying a sweep! He held the line for San Antonio!"

The entire AT&T Center erupted in frenzy! The Spurs players rushed towards the expressionless veteran, surrounding him tightly.

And in front of the Cavaliers' bench.

Anthony Davis stared blankly at the basket, sweat trickling down his young face.

He was completely "taught a lesson" in the paint by this veteran who is more than ten years older than him.

Inside the VIP box, watching the Spurs team celebrating wildly on the court.

Su Yang did not fly into a rage because of the last-second defeat. He slowly stood up, picked up his glass of red wine, and raised it to the back of the number 21 player in the center of the field through the one-way glass.

"That's right. Sweeping the championship is certainly exhilarating, but an unsharpened sword is ultimately easy to break."

"Pay your tuition, Anthony Davis. This is a hands-on open class on the greatest power forward of all time that you couldn't hire for any amount of money."

The score is 2-1.

The veteran's final words echoed through the skies of this small Texas town.