The Warriors dismantled the Lakers' defensive system in the third quarter.
Coach Brown of the Lakers was at his wit's end and said, "If their offense is still unstoppable on such a defensive level, then who in this world can stop them?"
Unlike Kobe, who knew how tough it was to face the Warriors and Qin Yue, Brown's ntality was far less composed.
But at this mont...
Wasn't Brown's inner voice exactly the true portrayal of Rockets coach Amy Udoka not long after Qin Yue's breakthrough?
In the first round of the Western Conference playoffs in 2025, why did the Rockets use a crazed double-team strategy on Curry?
To the point that as long as Curry crossed half court, at least two to three Rockets players would hang on him?
Because as early as the 2022 Finals, facing the iron defense composed of Smart, Brown, Tatum, and Rovai, Curry had already shown his historical-level ability to break through.
However, worse than Udoka, Brown's unsolvable killing devices in the third quarter totaled two.
And among them, one...
Had a breakthrough ability far beyond Curry at any period.
Yet, a great ga wasn't destined to be a solo dance for the Warriors' players alone.
In the later part of the third quarter, Kobe's patience and delegation brought a shower of rain for the Lakers.
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At Oracle Arena, with erging Klay hitting three consecutive three-pointers for the Lakers from the outside, the Lakers instantly closed the gap to single digits.
The legendary 3D from the Lakers' future responded to his rival Curry with his performance.
But that was far from enough.
So, the almost two quarters silent Paul then added two more three-pointers.
As O'Neal said in the first half, if the Warriors couldn't deal with the Gasol Brothers, it might lead to the Lakers getting more outside shooting opportunities in the second half, fully proving that this "Big Shark," whose historical status was cut by Qin Yue, was indeed a knowledgeable comntator.
On the court, after three quarters, 91 to 98.
The still alive Lakers and the Warriors who hadn't killed the Lakers undoubtedly joined hands to present the fans of this era with a pinnacle battle.
In the fourth quarter, Mike Brown continued the Lakers' proud tradition of leaning heavily on Kobe.
And the Warriors?
In the decisive quarter, the Lakers, who had successfully reached the third phase of the Warriors boss, received both a piece of good news and bad news.
The good news was that during Qin Yue's break, the Lakers managed to close the gap to 3 points.
But the bad news was that, next, they had to face an adequately rested Qin Yue who returned in his "Celestial God Form".
On the court, the Warriors' offensive possession.
Facing the double team of the Gasol Brothers inside.
Qin Yue, with a stable pivot foot like Mount Tai, was maneuvering with stunning movents. Was it basketball?
That was clearly a piece of art.
A century painting nad Dreamy Dance.
On TNT TV Station, at the mont Qin Yue forcefully dunked the ball into the hoop, Smith exclaid emotionally: "I seem to be witnessing a faster and stronger 'Great Dream' playing on the court."
The Demon King had descended.
Lakers' ball.
Kobe faked Wallace outside and pulled up to score.
But before the Lakers' fans in front of the TV could cheer, in the Lakers' half, Qin Yue swept through like a storm, galloping through the Lakers' defense like a triumphant general!
And the whistle blew with the made basket.
This was an AND-ONE that was a foul even with "Qin Yue's Law."
Because when Qin Yue dunked, hanging on his arm was...
Nonchalantly carrying Little Gasol, weighing 130 kilograms.
"You can dunk even like this?"
Little Gasol couldn't believe his eyes.
And Qin Yue just threw him a wink enough to charm nine hundred million girls.
"With strength to lift mountains and a deanor to dominate the world!"
On CCTV, Yu Jia dramatically gave his play-by-play for Qin Yue's top-five play: "Today's number one top play, watch as the general charges, splitting Mount Hua with force!"
On the free-throw line, Qin Yue hit the additional free throw.
Lakers' offensive turn.
Kobe, attracting a double from Green, kicked the ball outside, where Klay passed it to Little Gasol.
The latter, who in his autobiography claid to be the next best center of this era only after Yao Ming, made a strong move against Brown and scored.
TNT TV Station, with O'Neal watching excitedly, even began cheering for the Lakers: "The Lakers are still fighting!"
As his codic partner, back in the Warriors' possession, with Qin Yue scoring again, Barkley said: "But they still can't get past ssiah on the NBA mountaintop!"
Lakers' attack, with Big Gasol finding a top arc three-point opportunity, decisively launched a three-pointer that nearly caused cardiac arrest among Lakers' fans.
Bang, bang, bang, swish.
At Oracle Arena, when Big Gasol's three-pointer bumped around and finally went through the net, the Warriors fans' groans were sharply contrasted by the cheering of Lakers fans in front of the TV.
And that contrast reversed in about fifteen seconds.
Because on the court, from the left wing high, Qin Yue's horizontal step-back with the swing answered the Lakers with an Answer.Ball for the Warriors.
"What kind of ga is this?"
"Tell , what do the Lakers have to do to get past that man?"
High position triple threat with the ball.
Patted lightly to accelerate.
Midway Sam God further accelerated.
Then jump step for a layup.
In front of the TV, Kobe's silky combo only impressed Lakers fans for less than ten seconds before Qin Yue, striding with large steps towards the Lakers' half, after a double-move outside, drove into the Lakers' paint.
In the next instant, in mid-air switching hands to avoid Little Gasol, who was already a top-tier DPOY at shield.
Bam, swish!
At that mont, for Qin Yue, it was just an ordinary glide-switch hand layup.
But for the live Warriors fans, it was a great basket worthy of offering their knees to Qin Yue.
Because the God of Basketball was clearly shocking the entire sports world in his full-power mode!
The Lakers' resistance lasted until 31 seconds before the end of this night.
That was a possession that determined win or loss.
Near the free-throw line, Paul, having faked Curry, could have ended it with a jumper.
But for safety, Paul dribbled two more steps forward and went for a floater to finish the attack.
However, this floater, which Paul thought was certainly reliable, was intercepted by Qin Yue, who quickly returned from the flank.
Qin Yue, turning into a wall of sighs, intercepted the Lakers' last mont's coback hope.
And with Green controlling the second rebound, along with the deafening cheers of the entire arena, took steps towards the Lakers' half.
On TNT TV Station, Barkley cleared his throat and promptly announced to all of North Arica, "It's over, it's all over, ladies and gentlen, the team winning this battle of the century is the defending champions Golden State Warriors!"
Final score, 117 to 124.
If that attack by Paul 31 seconds before the end had been successful, helping the Lakers narrow the gap to 3 points, whether the Lakers might have staged a shocking coback in this ga would certainly beco a hot topic among fans of the Lakers and Warriors after the ga.
However, in the real world where there are no "if's," as the dust settled, the Warriors who successfully held onto their first ho court were already imrsed in the joy of victory.
"You see, winning is just such a simple matter."
In the post-ga interview, Warriors coach Ma Long bluntly said, "You just need to hand the ball to ssiah in key monts, and he'll bring you victory after victory."
"Dan was our hero in this ga."
And when asked who was Qin Yue's most effective assistant that night between himself and Green, Curry said, "It was Dan who ignited our offense that had been silent for a long ti, and it was this fire that helped us laugh to the end."
As for the entire ga...
Qin Yue, who scored 48 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks, and 2 steals in front of the Gasol Brothers?
After winning such a heavyweight duel, what Qin Yue cared most about was, of course, his good brother Chris Paul.
"You know, I've always thought I'm the luckiest person in the world."
Qin Yue said, "So in Chris's words, this was just a ga where I barely won him once again because I was lucky."
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PS: Today, I kneel down and plead guilty to all readers as a foster father in the eighteenth level of hell.
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