0682 See you next year
After one night off, the Kings team set off to Cleveland the next day to prepare for the third game of the finals.
The Cavaliers no longer have other unused moves, and various routine trainings were carried out, but Su Yang still convened the coaching team and scouting department to hold a meeting as usual to discuss some rotation and counterpoint details, and assume to simulate some particularly extreme abnormal situations.
For example, Curry made two fouls at the beginning, Antetokounmpo made five fouls in three quarters, and players in a certain position were injured and unable to participate in the game, how to adjust rotation, etc., extreme abnormal situations to avoid real occurrences and make you at a loss.
While preparing for the game, social networks such as Twitter have sparked heated discussions: Regardless of the winner or loser of the Cavaliers series, should the FMVP be awarded to LeBron, because LeBron has reached the eighth triple-double in the finals, tied the Magician, which is quite great.
Supporters believe that LeBron alone brings the Cavaliers to the finals and is worthy of the same treatment as Jerry West.
Opponents believe that the LeBron-centered system is too easy to be strangled, and LeBron should learn from Jordan to choose to delegate power.
Supporters retorted that LeBron can play without the ball, but LeBron's teammates are too trash. If they play without the ball or take a break, the entire team cannot score. It can be seen from the winning rate data of LeBron's absence in previous years that other players of the Cavaliers are too trash.
Opponents believe that the reason for such a situation is that LeBron had previously specially matched such a lineup, big men who could shoot and guards who could shoot without taking advantage of the ball naturally lack the ability to scatter inside and hold the ball...
After arguing, hot discussions became critical meetings, and the targets of criticism were LeBron and his teammates over the years.
Su Yang accidentally saw the news and thought that most fans were biased. The Cavaliers' lineup was quite suitable for LeBron. The Cavaliers played well before. The finals were so embarrassing. It was not that the Cavaliers did not do well enough, but that the Kings did better.
The East has 4-0 in two rounds. Doesn’t it mean that LeBron is strong enough? Doesn’t it mean that the other Cavaliers are powerful enough?
Commentator Bill Simmons posted a similar view on Twitter: "Whether the first or second game, the Cavaliers made the right decision and went all out, but they still couldn't beat the Kings. If the Cavaliers want to win the game, they must be Kyrie Irving suddenly transformed into Chris Paul, and LeBron played some off-ball and made 38% of the three-pointer...
But unfortunately, they could not do those two points, and they could only accept the failure, and they lost more decently.
If I were David Griffin, the general manager of the Cavaliers, I would immediately go to the free market recruitment work. There are many variables this summer, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, and even Paul George of the Kings. They did not renew their contract with TT Thompson at the time, and now they can make room for signing or trading to get a big-name player and strive for another championship..."
When Su Yang saw Bill Simmons’ Twitter Twitter, he thought for a while and found that his idea was indeed OK, especially Butler, whose contract is about to expire, he can trade with the Bulls, just send Wiggins, or Anthony, who has signed a contract in the free market and has oil.
If Butler or Anthony joins the Cavaliers in the summer, it will definitely be the biggest obstacle for the Kings to pursue four consecutive championships.
But it is hard to say whether the Cavaliers can have such courage. After all, luxury tax is required after the transaction, and the Cavaliers have not yet won the championship.
On June 7th, the third game of the Kings and the Cavaliers Finals kicked off at the Cleveland Speed Loan Center Arena.
The appearance ceremony was completed, and the lights were on. Su Yang summoned the whole team to surround him. "We are leading 2-0. Now we are on the away game. Winning this game is equivalent to winning the series. For the Cavaliers, if they lose this game, they are fighting on the edge of the cliff, and they will definitely do their best. They will use the home shouting and cheering, and even the penalty advantage to give us the strongest impact. We must stabilize and reduce unnecessary complaints. We must fight with absolutely no relaxation..."
The game started.
The Kings won the jump ball, and the front court was transferred from right to left, while the Cavaliers still attacked the ball holder and restricted the pass, striving to fight in a small range to weaken the Kings' team cooperation ability. The key is that compared with the previous two games, Antetokounmpo is also interested in emptying Antetokounmpo.
The Knight chooses to gambling.
Antetokounmpo really failed to hit an open three-pointer. LeBron got a rebound and pushed the counterattack, helping Irving make a layup.
Turning around, the Kings plays the inside, hoping that Cousins will involve defense and pull more space for the three-point line. Unexpectedly, TT's defense is quite tough, and his hands are not clean, which makes Cousins make a mistake in the end and the ball rights change.
Turning around the Cavaliers attacked again, LeBron made a move to switch defense against Curry, and rushed to attract assist in defense, helping JR hit a three-pointer.
The Cavaliers started 5-0 with a strong momentum.
However, the defense without the ball failed to keep up, and LeBron made a breakthrough pass mistake, George and LaVine made two consecutive three-pointers.
Seeing the Kings showing signs of hand heat, LeBron seemed to be stimulated and suddenly gave up his assist attempt. He made mistakes in the match against Curry, or opened up space to fight one-on-one, and eventually evolved into a rush to the basket, which soon caused Cousins to make two defensive fouls.
Irving also had a similar routine, giving up the mistakes that might be caused by passing, and used the Kings' replacement delay and double-teaming gaps that had not yet been formed to hit the basket in various ways, and he really played well, which was much better than the second game of bangbang shooting and making a blacksmith.
Su Yang watched for several rounds and couldn't help but sigh: "Tyron Lu is a good coach, he is prepared and knows how to change..."
Assistant coaches Mike Brown and Dee Brown nodded one after another after hearing this. The Kings coaching staff wanted Tyron Lue to applaud. From the first game to the third game, the Cavaliers' defensive strategy went from dead three-pointers to local restrictions, and the offensive side lanes were from team to extremes, and they would never give up.
When we got back and forth, even though Cousins made two fouls and the team made six fouls, the Kings still led 39 to 32.
On the Cavaliers, LeBron generally scored 16 points and 2 assists in a single quarter, while Irving scored 12 points. Other Love, T Thompson, JR and others only scored 4 points in total, which is considered a desperate wave of play, maximizing personal abilities.
The rhythm of the game in the second quarter did not change much. LeBron played for 12 minutes, made 4 shots with 6 shots, plus two free throws, and scored 11 points in total, while Irving scored 7 shots with 5 shots, plus 1 free throw.
The Cavaliers only had 2 assists and only had 6 assists in the first half. Anyway, I believe LeBron is done.
But the operational problem can be seen with the naked eye. When LeBron walked towards the player channel, he was breathing and exhausted.
The Kings also failed to expand their advantage in the second quarter. The main Antetokounmpo suffered 2 fouls, the team committed 7 fouls, the offensive rhythm was a bit broken, and only ran three very good fast break counterattacks. At the end of the half, he only led the Cavaliers 68-62.
Back in the locker room, Su Yang once again emphasized that LeBron's physical strength was not in place and had high intensity to last for four quarters of combat.
Cousins and others were quite convinced. After all, with the first two games as cases, the Cavaliers' physical strength will always drop sharply, and the King will make a wave of trouble.
When the third quarter started, LeBron pulled the ball like Su Yang predicted, and made a series of irons, but Irving stood up, made 7 of 10 shots, scored 16 points with additional free throws, and also had 2 assists to help the Cavaliers surpass the Kings by 5 points.
The Kings lost 11 points in a single quarter, mainly because every main player suffered fouls. In addition, Thomas and Covington, who came on as substitute, made a total of 7 fouls in a single quarter. Su Yang was so angry that Cousins and others comforted him that he needed to remain calm.
The fourth quarter game started, and the referee was still madly targeting the Kings. Laven and Curry suffered 4 fouls in succession, but on the Cavaliers, LeBron and Irving spent too much energy and their scoring efficiency was greatly reduced. It was no longer possible to drive the other Cavaliers. Laven and George took the opportunity to score rushing. Until 42 seconds left, Curry scored with a three-pointer to overtake.
The Cavaliers attacked, Irving singled out Curry, but failed to score a three-pointer. The Kings got a rebound and counterattacked, causing a foul.
Curry made both free throws, followed by the timeout of the Cavaliers. However, after returning, LeBron failed to score a three-pointer, and the Cavaliers were forced to activate the foul tactic. Curry made both free throws again, completely losing hope to the Cavaliers and finally won 119-113.
The finals series score became 3-0, and the Cavaliers were unable to make the situation come true. Su Yang instructed business manager Chris to fly to Cleveland with the championship jersey and ball cap to celebrate the Kings' three consecutive championships, and began preparing for the celebration ceremony.
In the whole game, Curry was targeted, with only 9 of 19 shots, but he had many free throws, plus the last four consecutive free throws, he still scored 30 points and 6 assists, and even 12 rebounds, turning into a defensive player, while George scored 31 points and 4 assists, and his performance was amazing.
On the Cavaliers, LeBron scored 39 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds, surpassing the Magic to achieve the ninth triple-double in the finals, while Irving scored 38 points, 3 assists. Other Cavaliers players only scored 36 points in total, which is considered to be seeking kindness and being convinced.
After the game, he attended a press conference and talked about whether the ring with three consecutive championships would have a special design. Su Yang calmly replied: "The series has not ended yet, we will not consider such a thing for the time being. We will do our best in the fourth game and will not be self-righteous..."
As a result, the reporters at the scene responded with smiles.
Various social media play music, thinking that Su Yang is the best show-off player of the year and can make trouble more than Trump.
After a day off, the king and the knights fought the fourth battle.
Unexpectedly, the Kings suffered 12 fouls in the first quarter, and three of them took 2 fouls on the starter, trailing the Cavaliers by 33-49, almost allowing the Cavaliers to score a record of 50 points in a single quarter. The situation is too special. The previous assumption that the simulated plan could not be used.
After three and a half quarters, Su Yang decided to give up early, and the king finally lost to the Cavaliers 118-139.
Unfortunately, he failed to win the away game, so Chris made a trip in vain.
Su Yang laughed out loud and waved to the Cavaliers fans as he left the court, "Cleveland, see you next year!"
Chapter completed!