Nine Hundred and Eighty Eight: The Forgotten LeBron

That night, Link and Rachel cuddled up on the sofa and watched the live broadcast of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Since the super battle between the Grizzlies and the Warriors has been long-awaited by fans, this year, most fans' eyes are focused on the Western Conference Finals.

As a result, the ratings of this year's Eastern Conference Finals have been very worrying. Many people even don't know what the situation is like in the east.

But if someone is like Link today and takes a night to watch the Eastern Conference Finals. Then he would be quite surprised.

At this time, the series between the Cavaliers and Hawks has reached its fourth game. The total score of the series is 3-0!

The Cleveland Cavaliers did not give the Hawks, who had won 60 games and ranked first in the Eastern Conference, any chance. In every game, the Cavaliers almost pushed the Hawks into desperation!

The Hawks are not easy to mess with this season. Generally speaking, Eastern Conference teams that can win 60 games are basically championship-level.

For example, the Heat won 66 games in the 2012-13 season, the Cavaliers won 61 games in the 2009-10 season, and the Celtics won 66 games in the 2007-08 season, etc.

This year, when the Hawks launched a devastating offensive in the regular season and entered the playoffs leading the Cavaliers by 7 games, people had high hopes for this "Eastern Spurs".

In the first two rounds of the series, the Eagles indeed played very well. In the first round, they defeated the wealthy Nets 4-2, and in the second round, they also eliminated the dynamic Wizards 4-2.

In the playoffs, the Hawks' ultimate team basketball is still playing vigorously. People say Budenholzer will restore the Spurs' glory in Atlanta.

However, in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Hawks met the Cavaliers, and everything changed.

In all three previous meetings with the Cavaliers, the Eagles lost completely.

In the first game, the Eagles lost by ten points despite having the advantage, and were defeated by J.R. Smith's magical 5 three-pointers in the second half.

In the second game, the Hawks lost even more severely by 12 points. James completely destroyed the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference with a near-triple-double of 30 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists.

In the third game, the Eagles broke out across the board, eager to make a comeback. After all, this was their last chance to keep hope. If the total score becomes 3-0, then everything is over.

The results of it? James came down from heaven and scored a huge triple-double of 37 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists. While winning the game, he also surpassed Karl Malone in the total playoff scoring list and ranked sixth in history.

As a result, the Eagles could only face this desperate situation. 3-0, the Cavaliers did it neatly.

No one expected that the Cavaliers would be so relaxed when facing the Hawks. The most important thing is that James' performance exceeded everyone's expectations.

This season may be the season in which James receives the least attention.

The rivalry between Link and Curry, the explosive 60+ wins between the Grizzlies and Warriors, and the Cavaliers' disappointing record have all caused James to lose his former aura.

In this year's MVP voting, James received only 11% of the votes, lagging far behind Curry and Link. You know, just a few years ago, he won the MVP four times in five years.

The whole world thinks that James is old and that he is no longer the overlord he used to be.

But this tenacious No. 23 ended all doubts with a series of beautiful victories.

So far in the playoffs, the Cavaliers have only lost two games. This number is only one more than the Grizzlies.

And tonight, James' performance was still explosive. There is no doubt that James no longer wants to waste time in the conference finals.

His goal has always been not the Eastern Conference championship and first place in the regular season, but the championship!

From the beginning of the 12-13 season to now, James has been experiencing failure. He reached the finals for four consecutive years, but only took away one championship trophy.

Although he did get the coveted championship ring, one is not enough for James.

What he wants is to create a dynasty and establish an era of his own, not just a championship ring.

Therefore, James did not give the Eagles any chance tonight!

From the first second of the game, James firmly controlled the rhythm. Under his attraction, Irving and Love also got many easy scoring opportunities.

As soon as the first quarter started, the Cavaliers took a 12-point lead. Without a superstar, it would be difficult for the Eagles to close the score even if there were three quarters left.

Link clenched his fists as he looked at James running on the court.

Yes, everyone thought that James had fallen, and everyone thought that the era of "The Proud Son of Heaven" had come to an end.

But in fact, LeBron has always been Link's biggest enemy! He has always been a championship contender and that has never changed.

"What's wrong with you? Why do you feel that your whole body is suddenly tense? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?" Rachel quickly climbed up from Link's arms, fearing that she might have pressed on Link's wound.

"It's okay, I'm just a little excited to see an old friend I haven't seen for a long time." Link smiled. This year's finals looks like it will still be very interesting.

In the end, the Cavaliers slaughtered the Hawks 118-88 at home, leaving no good hopes for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

4-0, clean and tidy, James has entered the finals for the fifth consecutive year!

The regular season has no sense of existence and the record has no highlights? It doesn't matter, as long as we can win in the playoffs!

After the game, LeBron James was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines.

This season's Eastern Conference finals are indeed very humbling, because after the Cavaliers just played a beautiful victory, today's interview questions are still related to the Western Conference finals.

"LeBron, who do you think will meet you in the Finals between the Warriors and the Grizzlies?"

Faced with this question, James just smiled and pointed at the camera, "I know you are watching, I am waiting for you."

After saying that, James turned and left.

Many people were confused, and it seemed like James had not answered.

But Link knew that James was waiting for him!

"Don't worry, I won't keep you waiting too long." Link muttered and turned off the TV.

His duel with James cannot be interrupted by others.

Two days later, at FedEx Arena, the Golden State Warriors launched a desperate resistance.

Curry, Thompson and Green all showed their special skills.

This year, after all, there is an example of a reversal of a 1-3 deficit before everyone. Therefore, the Warriors players did not give up easily and played very hard.

But the two games in Oakland have given the Grizzlies a huge amount of confidence.

No matter how fierce the Warriors' counterattack is, the Grizzlies can withstand it.

In this game, the two sides alternated the lead 22 times. But the maximum point difference is only 7 points. This shows how intense the competition was.

But in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, the Warriors were unable to follow up. Being unable to gain an advantage for a long time caused their morale to drop little by little.

In the final 27 seconds of the game, the Grizzlies only led the Warriors by 2 points. Stephen Curry got a chance to kill the game, but under the high pressure, he ultimately failed to withstand it and missed a three-pointer.

After passing, Link, still wearing protective gear, made a pull-up jumper from the top of the arc outside the three-point line.

This three-pointer was like Link pulling the trigger on his pistol.

Ending the last chance of the Golden State Warriors.

Most people make mistakes when faced with high pressure, but only a small number of people become more courageous in high-pressure environments.

Link falls into this category.

"5 points, Link's goal ended all suspense in the game! There is still 1.3 seconds left for the Warriors. But even if there is one more second, the Warriors will be unable to recover. Cheers, the Memphis Grizzlies survive We have passed the most difficult level before the finals! Now, Link will officially launch his attack on three consecutive championships!"

The entire Memphis was jubilant, 4-1. Although one step later than the Cavaliers, the Grizzlies still entered the finals for the third consecutive year without any danger.

Streamers floated from the sky, and on-site staff pushed the Western Conference championship trophy into the field. Grizzlies players hugged each other and celebrated.

Link couldn't celebrate too intensely with his teammates, so he just stood in the middle of the field and clapped stupidly.

For a moment, the whole world seemed to have forgotten about the Golden State Warriors. They didn't care at all when they left.

When the Grizzlies players were on the court celebrating their third consecutive Western Conference Championship trophy, Draymond Green, who was walking in the tunnel, was extremely annoyed.

He really regretted that he didn't give Link a harder elbow when he gave him an elbow...

"Fuck!" Green punched the wall. The louder the cheers outside, the more angry he became.

But exuberance was useless, he had already lost. If you want revenge, you can only wait until a year later!

One year later, one year later...

Green suddenly raised his head, took out his cell phone, and found a name in his address book that he had almost never contacted.

After thinking for a few seconds, Green sent a text message to the name.

"See what we're missing? We need you, come on."

One year is enough time for many things to change...

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