NBA Finals: First Loss

At the start of the fourth quarter, the Oklahoma City Thunder, trailing by eight points, launched a sharp counterattack, with Durant showcasing his deadly jump shot on his first possession. He seemed to be telling Oklahoma City Thunder fans about his determination.

On the Warriors' side, Curry, who had the best performance in this game, is known for his consistent and accurate shooting.

Li Chen also passed on his experience to Curry. The experience Li Chen passed on to Curry was intuition, the instinct of a super shooter.

Li Chen and Curry do have some similarities in their shooting styles; they often make shots that are hard to understand, such as suddenly shooting from unexpected places.

This wasn't a reckless shot; it was the instinct of a super shooter. They have a strong intuition that this shot will go in, and so it does.

Li Chen taught Curry to follow his intuition, and Curry, like Li Chen, would make unpredictable shots.

Curry stood outside the three-point line near the logo and began his performance, his hands steadily supporting the basketball, his eyes fixed intently on the basket.

Then, their bodies, like springs ready to spring, quickly raised their arms and pushed the ball out from their palms.

The shooting motion was fluid and natural, combined with elegant body coordination, resembling a meticulously designed work of art.

The moment the ball left their fingertips, the basket became their only target.

No matter how far away he is, or how his opponents defend him, he can calmly put the ball into the Nets.

On the other side, Westbrook displayed an even more explosive shooting motion.

He kept running around the court, using his agile body to find the best shooting position.

Westbrook leaped up quickly, gripped the basketball tightly with both hands, and then raised it high like a soaring eagle, flying towards the backboard and slamming the ball into the basket with tremendous force.

With 10 minutes remaining in the game, the Oklahoma City Thunder narrowed the gap to just 3 points.

At this point, the scores of the two teams were neck and neck, creating suspense.

The Oklahoma City Thunder's "Thunder's Three Youngsters" of Westbrook, Durant, Ibaka demonstrated their formidable offensive capabilities in crucial moments.

They skillfully used their dribbling and passing to help the team tie the score in the final moments of the game.

The other Oklahoma City Thunder players were equally determined, closely guarding the Warriors' offensive players on defense while actively seeking opportunities on offense to secure victory for their team.

For the Warriors, the young "Splash Brothers" Curry and Klay Thompson stepped up in crucial moments, their shooting skills and excellent teamwork making them unstoppable for the opponents.

Meanwhile, Harden, DeRozan, Leonard, and others took turns on the court, constantly wearing down the Thunder's Three Youngsters.

However, the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense was also excellent; they closely guarded the Warriors' offensive players and limited their effectiveness.

In the final moments of the game, Westbrook successfully stole the ball from Korver and quickly launched a counterattack, eventually tying the score and forcing overtime.

At this moment, the despairing Oklahoma City Thunder fans cheered and jumped for joy. The surprise after endless despair gave them confidence to defeat any opponent. This victory belonged to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

In the Warriors' rest area, Korver felt very guilty after being stripped of the ball. Although his teammates didn't say anything, he could sense their dissatisfaction.

Just then, Li Chen clapped his hands forcefully and said, "I instructed Kyle to concede the ball at that moment."

Curry, Harden, and the others were dumbfounded. They were all a little resentful, thinking, "What are you doing, boss?"

Not only them, but even Korver himself was stunned, and then he was filled with emotion.

"I know you might think I'm helping Kyle, but I told them I'm not. I did this to test your performance in crucial moments, and this game was the perfect opportunity. Besides, I believe my players are the best, and I believe you can beat the Oklahoma City Thunder."

Li Chen's motivational speech energized young players like Curry and Harden, giving them a real boost of energy.

Seeing the Warriors players' unstoppable momentum, Warriors head coach Keith Smart was dumbfounded. He realized that Li Chen was incredibly good at bluffing.

Even Garnett was somewhat fooled; he was also filled with enthusiasm.

Korver kept his head down and remained silent.

During overtime, the Thunder's Three Youngsters all showed signs of fatigue.

It's worth noting that Westbrook and Durant played 45 minutes and 46 minutes respectively.

Even Ibaka, who had the shortest playing time, played 43 minutes.

But they persevered and fought hard for victory.

In this fierce battle, both the Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder players demonstrated their basketball intelligence and team spirit.

After the first overtime, the two teams were tied, but shortly after the start of the second overtime, Durant's physical limitations became apparent. He left the game shortly after entering the court due to excessive fatigue and leg cramps.

Without Durant, a superstar scorer, Westbrook couldn't carry the team alone, and the Warriors took advantage of this opportunity, with Curry's three-pointers opening up the way, to widen the score gap.

Ultimately, the Warriors prevailed in the second overtime, winning the decisive Game Warriors 125-118.

In the TNT broadcast room.

"This game was undoubtedly a spectacular basketball feast, truly exhilarating," Kenny Smith exclaimed. "Shaq, what do you think?"

"Actually, the Oklahoma City Thunder's starting players are about the same level as the Warriors', but the Warriors' bench is really strong, almost on par with their starters."

"Shaq, I disagree with what you're saying," Barkley interjected.

"Charles, why do you say that?" O'Neal said, making a flexing gesture, his threat obvious.

Kenny Smith burst into laughter. "Charles, you'd better watch out, hahaha!"

But Barkley wasn't afraid of O'Neal at all. He smirked and said, "If Garnett hadn't had a bad game today, how could the Oklahoma City Thunder have dragged the Warriors into overtime?"

Barkley's words were echoed by both players; Garnett's performance tonight was indeed not as good as in previous games, but this is understandable, given Garnett's young age.

"Let's take a look at the two best players from the Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder in this game."

"For the Oklahoma City Thunder, Durant didn't play long in the second overtime due to fatigue, but he still scored 31 points, Westbrook had 38 points, Ibaka 25 points."

"For the Warriors, Curry led the scoring with 30 points, Harden with 25 points, while DeRozan, Leonard, Klay Thompson, and others were all around 16 or 17 points."

"The Warriors' scoring is very even, which shows that their bench depth is something the Oklahoma City Thunder can't match."

"Shaq, do you think the Warriors can beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals?"

O'Neal shook his head and said, "Impossible."

"Oh! How so?" Kenny Smith and Barkley both looked at O'Neal with great interest.

"As a member of the Miami Heat, I know their insane training regimen all too well. It's like hell on earth; it's not a place for normal people to train."

Kenny Smith and his companion said, "..."

The two understood what O'Neal meant, but little did they know that the Warriors' training was not much worse than theirs.

That day, Li Chen called Garnett into his office.

Garnett looked at Li Chen was engrossed in his documents, and felt a mix of emotions. They were both basketball players, but Li Chen was already a big boss, while he was still fighting for a championship. Sigh!

After a moment of reflection, Garnett asked, "What brings you here?"

At this point, Garnett had no choice but to rely on his reputation, since Garnett was now the owner and Garnett was his player.

At this moment, Li Chen put down his pen, looked up, and said with a smile, "Kevin, sit down! What are you standing for!"

Garnett nodded, then walked to the sofa in the office and sat down.

At this moment, Li Chen asked again, "Kevin, do you want to win the Finals MVP?"

Garnett paused for a moment, then asked in surprise, "What do you mean by this?"

"It means that if you want this honor, the team can build its offensive and defensive tactics around you."

Garnett was dumbfounded. He knew when he first joined the Warriors that the team's offensive core was Curry and Harden, so how could he not be surprised when Li Chen said something like that?

Li Chen did this because the Warriors were too young, and he didn't think Warriors would win the championship this season.

He believed that leveraging Garnett's experience and Defensive Ability might offer a chance, but he knew that the Finals MVP award was extremely important to Garnett, which is why he made the statement he just made.

Garnett certainly wouldn't refuse such a good opportunity, and afterwards he left the office beaming. To win the Finals MVP Garnett had to play his heart out.

Then Li Chen called over Keith Smart.

A moment later, Keith Smart arrived at Li Chen's office. "Boss, what can I do for you?"

Li Chen didn't stand on ceremony with Keith Smart, the acting head coach, and asked, "Keith, what do you think our Warriors' chances of winning the championship this season are?"

"This..." Keith Smart never expected Li Chen to ask such a question, and he glanced at Li Chen furtively.

He wondered to himself whether it was better to tell the truth or...

"To be honest," Li Chen said with a faint smile.

After carefully considering his words, Smart said, "Our Warriors of winning the championship are slim." Keith Smart quickly added, "However, I believe that two years from now, the Warriors will definitely beat the Miami Heat to win the championship."

Li Chen nodded; he realized that Keith Smart was quite capable. He also could see that the Warriors were too young.

"Case, you're right, the Warriors are too young. But I still want to take a gamble."

"You mean...?" Keith Smart asked, quite surprised.

Li Chen didn't mince words and said directly, "The defensive core will still be Garnett. As for the offensive core..."

"Boss, if we change our offensive tactics, the players will have a hard time adapting in such a short time!"

In fact, Li Chen was also worried about this problem. After thinking about it for half an hour, Li Chen finally came up with a solution, which Keith Smart also thought was a good idea.

The NBA Finals kicked off at the Aviation Arena on June 11.

This game attracted the attention of countless basketball fans around the world because both teams had impressive player rosters.

The Miami Heat's Big Three became the focus of the season: Wade, Chris Bosh, and LeBron James.

These three superstars have developed excellent chemistry after a season of integration, making the Miami Heat a highly competitive and dominant team.

Wade is one of the Miami Heat's star players.

His speed, agility, and scoring ability made him the team's leading scorer.

His performance in games is always commendable; whether on offense or defense, he demonstrates excellent basketball skills and leadership.

Chris Bosh, as the Miami Heat's core center, has become the team's scoring guarantee due to his height advantage and Shooting Ability.

His presence allowed the Miami Heat to control the game in the paint and step up in crucial moments.

However, the most outstanding player is undoubtedly LeBron James.

James not only possesses outstanding physical attributes and basketball talent, but has also demonstrated excellent leadership and teamwork throughout his career.

His all-around performance made him the soul of the Miami Heat and a key driving force behind their victory in the NBA Finals.

Last season, they lost to Kobe and Yao Ming's Lakers because it was their first year of playing together and they hadn't had enough time to gel. If their opponent this season is the Lakers, they are confident they can beat Lakers.

For the Warriors, facing the Miami Heat's Big Three is a daunting task.

They must be prepared on both offense and defense to compete with the Miami Heat's top players.

However, the Miami Heat's strength and the dominance of their superstars put immense pressure on the Warriors.

The game began, Miami Heat displayed formidable offensive and defensive prowess.

They put immense pressure on the Warriors with precise passing and accurate shooting.

On the defensive end, the Heat's Big Three performed exceptionally well, limiting the Warriors' scoring through solid Rebounding Ability and tight double-teaming.

Meanwhile, the Warriors found themselves in trouble. Having just changed their tactics, they were unable to counter the Miami Heat's offensive onslaught and find a way to break through.

Faced with the Heat's overwhelming strength, the Warriors' offense became powerless and helpless.

Even though they tried different tactics and strategies, they couldn't change the situation.

The Warriors tried hard to stop the Heat's offense on the defensive end, but apart from Garnett's defense, the other players often gave the Big Three scoring opportunities.

As the saying goes, when it rains, it pours; the referees also started targeting the Warriors, Garnett already had four fouls by the end of the first half.

Not long into the third quarter, Garnett committed his fifth foul, forcing Keith Smart to substitute Garnett out of the game.

Garnett was furious, but there was nothing he could do.

Without Garnett as their defensive anchor, the Miami Heat on this opportunity to extend their lead once again.

In the final moments of the game, the Miami Heat, relying on their lead built up over the third quarter, played steadily, maintained a high level of teamwork, and continued to showcase their outstanding individual abilities.

Despite the Warriors' efforts to catch up, they ultimately couldn't reverse the course of the game.

The Warriors lost to the Miami Heat 95-105.

Li Chen now finally understands what it means to fight 6 against 5.

Although the Warriors lost this game, the new tactics gave Li Chen a lot of confidence, and the Warriors still have the ability to compete with the Miami Heat.