The day before the Warriors won Game 7, all the games in the Eastern Conference had already concluded.
James put up another 40-plus-point triple-double in Game 7, helping the Cavaliers defeat the Nets 4-3 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Their opponent was the Bucks, who had beaten the Raptors 4-1 and advanced early.
The struggling Cavaliers were up against the Bucks, who had lost only one game in the Playoffs so far.
Fans who believed in James still believed in the Cavaliers, but more people knew that the Bucks were very likely to recreate the glory of more than forty years ago this year.
After two days of rest, the Eastern Conference Finals tipped off first.
Just as the fans had expected, the Cavaliers were in poor form and struggled badly against the Bucks' four-star lineup.
Although James recorded another 30-plus-point triple-double, the Cavaliers still lost 102-110 and surrendered Home Court Advantage.
The next day, the Warriors flew to New Orleans, preparing for the opening clash of the Western Conference Finals against the Pelicans.
After arriving, they held a two-hour training session.
After practice ended, Green was surrounded by a crowd of reporters.
The story of him getting roasted by a FOX reporter had gone viral, naturally making him a media focal point before the game.
However, he adjusted his mindset quickly. Faced with all sorts of leading questions from reporters, he handled them with ease.
"Nothing I say matters. Once tonight's game is over, you'll understand what I said."
"Are you saying the Warriors will win tonight?"
A FOX reporter pressed on after hearing that.
They were clearly determined to go after Green relentlessly.
"Yes, of course."
Green gave an extremely definite answer.
Even though the outside criticism and mockery of him had reached a peak, he