Chapter 1854 This Is the Real Peak Showdown
In an unreasonable 1V1, Ji Feng showed his breakthrough skills that are beyond the entire era. Not only did James fail to guard him, but he was knocked down by Ji Feng, and Bosh was half-dunked by Ji Feng. Barkley laughed and said: "Boss." The main reason why Shi was not detained was because he ran too slow." Everyone could hear the teasing and ridicule in his words.
But this left everyone speechless. The Big Three were beaten extremely embarrassingly by Ji Feng in this round. Their appearance of embarrassment even made a fragile female fan in the stands shed tears.
Spoelstra called a timeout, and the atmosphere in the court was unprecedentedly solemn. Except for the crowd celebrating wildly on the Lakers bench, no one else could smile. Although the score difference at this moment was still not big, a 7-point score difference was not fatal at this time, but , the scene at this moment reminds people of the first scene.
That game was considered by everyone to be the pinnacle showdown between the Lakers and the Heat, the Big Three and the Lakers dynasty, Ji Feng and James finally met in the finals, Mars collided with the earth, and the needles faced each other. Everything seemed to prove that it would be the finals. A peak showdown that will go down in history.
However, the direction of the story is very different from people's guess. Not long after the game started, Ji Feng used a three-block block that was enough to be recorded in the history of NBA blocks, causing James to fall from the altar. After that, James fell into sleepwalking, Wade fought alone, and the Heat lost miserably. Lakers, this is the script of the first two games.
In the third game, James finally took advantage of Ji Feng's absence to show some superstar style. However, James, who scored 30+ points in that game, still became the backdrop for Ji Feng's half-time triple-double and the return of the king to lead the team's comeback.
In the second half of Ji Feng's return, James' performance once again disappointed those who were expecting him. The offensive end was misfired, the defensive end was teased by Ji Feng, and the untimely 'cough door' at halftime allowed him to join his brother and nail it. After leaving the pillar of shame and coughing happily, it became the best explanation for the third game that he went home in embarrassment.
James seems to be suffering from Ji Feng's phobia. As long as Ji Feng stands opposite, he seems to be unable to play. People are even saying that Ji Feng has become James' biggest inner demon.
This seems to have new evidence in the fourth game. Ji Feng retired due to illness. James also played the best data in the finals and successfully led the team to victory. For James and his supporters, winning the finals The first win to avoid being swept in the Finals for the second time in his career is something to be thankful for, but for many basketball fans, neutral fans and even most professional basketball people, the gold content of defeating the Lakers without Ji Feng for the first win is Not enough to explain anything.
Therefore, this game can be called a battle for James' reputation.
Before this dunk, James had undoubtedly taken a big step on the road to proving himself. His statistics were 50-50, he led the team to play the best offense and defense, went head-to-head with the peak Lakers, and always maintained this point difference. As long as the game ended like this Throughout the game, even if he couldn't win, James would be recognized by many people. At least the empty cut could explain some problems.
However, the nightmare reappeared, and this time Ji Feng was even more ruthless. In a 1V1 that attracted everyone's attention, Ji Feng mercilessly crushed him and took his good brother Bosh along with him. Even Wade was also criticized by public opinion. It was a goal that changed the rhythm of the entire game.
Anyone who sees this scene, while sighing that Ji Feng is indeed the king of key goals and Mr. Big Scene, can't help but sweat for James. In almost the same predicament, for the first time, James chose to escape, and this What choice will James make this time?
Obviously, Spoelstra would have the same concerns. On the bench, Spoelstra said:
"LeBron, do you want to take a rest? Who is that? You will replace James in a moment. Remember..."
"No, coach, please let me stay on the court, I'm fine." James interrupted Spoelstra. This time, he had to make a different choice!
After so many things, James' mentality changed. He began to lower his mentality and face Ji Feng as a challenger. If he thinks about it this way, it is not difficult to accept being knocked over by someone stronger than him. Something has happened, and he is determined to save his face!
"Well? Is there really no problem?!" Spo looked at James and said, and then he saw a firm look, which made Spo feel relieved; "Okay, then we will call back, listen guys, There is only 7 points, which is a small difference. As long as we play according to the tactics, we have a chance. Remember, this is our home court!”
"Good coach!" James was the first to respond and began to guide the next tactics.
After the timeout, James gave his response.
Instead of escaping, he chose to face Ji Feng head-on. This time James chose his best option, a strong breakout after the pick-and-roll. Although Ji Feng bypassed the defense, James still broke in, but Bynum soon caught up. To cover up the defense, James still advanced with the ball. Although he didn't score, he caused Ji Feng's pulling foul and made two free throws!
"YES!" The fans at the scene cheered James. Although this goal was far less exciting than the previous one, it was also a signal that proved that James had not been knocked down.
"Not bad." Ji Feng looked at James who took the free throw. To be honest, although he didn't think that the ball just now would completely defeat James, he also thought it would have some impact. But he didn't expect James to recover so quickly. James played very well in this game. A decisive breakthrough is not as simple as people think. Both Bynum and Gasol fouled three times inside. If they foul again, they will be very passive. This is why Ji Feng fouled first.
Not only was James not affected by the ball just now, but he attacked the Lakers' weak links with a clear mind. It seems that James' mentality has indeed reached a higher level.
But that’s what’s interesting!
The previous crushing was too boring, so Ji Feng was also mobilized.
After James made two free throws, Ji Feng broke through on his own, turned around in three steps and evaded the double team for a layup and scored two more points.
James assisted Wade for a dunk.
Ji Feng turned around and passed the ball with a pistol, and Bynum responded...
The two sides did not affect their state because of the previous few goals. Instead, they played more intensely. The entire third quarter still continued the previous rhythm, and the game was very exciting.
Until the last moment, the Heat seized the opportunity that the Lakers missed twice. James assisted Bosh to hit a three-pointer. Wade made a lightning step to score 2+1. In the last 12 seconds, James stole Fisher's pass, but it was a pity that he didn't. Hit a three-pointer at the buzzer.
So at the end of the third quarter, the Heat were just 78-79, 1 point behind!
"This is the real peak showdown!" Barkley said with a high-five.