Chapter 111: 21 years old, top of the West!
40-point triple-double in the playoffs!
This is the result after the Spurs were unable to take advantage of Ryan!
With hard power, they are helpless against Ryan!
Ryan's test directly measured the Spurs' true level.
Without relying on that dirty trick, the Spurs would have won Tianwangshan!
After this game, Suns fans will have to call Ryan the Lion King.
At the Pepsi Center, the Nuggets fans were even more excited.
I don’t know who started it. For a moment, the entire audience was shouting at the Spurs players: "Who is your daddy!?"
You don't need to think about it to know how humiliated Spurs players are at this moment. No matter what cultural background, "I am your father" is an extremely insulting statement.
The total score is 3 to 2. This is the closest moment to the finals in the history of the Nuggets!
Although the final result of the Western Conference Finals has not yet been determined, at least the Nuggets are now the team with a better chance of advancing!
Popovich suddenly had so many fathers, and he felt extremely frustrated.
Losing Tianwang Mountain is not the most frustrating thing. The most frustrating thing is that this may be the first time that he is threatened by force!
In the past, he was the one who asked Bowen to threaten others with force.
Even if Bowen's step is unsuccessful, facing a madman who wants to hurt you at any time, you will still have lingering fears, which will lead to abnormal performance.
Therefore, Popovich has tried and tested the move of letting Bowen step in.
But today, he was so threatened that he didn't dare to act rashly!
He left the court angrily, unable to swallow his breath.
So at the post-game press conference, Popovich used his usual trick - the bad guys complain first!
"Nene's foul on Duncan was completely malicious and hurtful! It was an unsportsmanlike act!
This kind of action alliance must be severely cracked down on! Don't tell me it wasn't intentional. Do you know about manslaughter? If you kill someone, you will go to jail! "
Popovich was so angry that he barked like a mad dog at the press conference. On the one hand, he wanted to vent his frustration and dissatisfaction, and on the other hand, he also wanted to put pressure on the league.
If the league imposes an additional ban on Nene, that would be good news for the Spurs.
Although Nene's tactical role is not as good as AK and Webber, he is still part of the Nuggets' main rotation.
If they can get rid of him, the Spurs will undoubtedly have a greater chance of winning the next game.
However, what surprised Popovich was that this time, the reporters did not pity Duncan, nor did they sympathize with him as an old man.
A Denver reporter even asked Popovich:
"So, is Bruce Bowen responsible for injuring Ray Allen and Lewis in the playoffs last season? Although you said he didn't mean it in the playoffs last season, after all, manslaughter also requires jail time.
Ray Allen was one of Bowen's few friends, but Bowen actually attacked his friend and kicked Ray Allen in the back. When Bruce was doing these things, I didn't see you standing up and saying anything like manslaughter. "
Other reporters immediately echoed:
"What did Vince Carter say about manslaughter?"
"Kobe may have something to say to you. After all, attempted murder also requires a sentence!"
"Come on, Pop, it was obviously Bowen who set Ryan up first. You and I both know it. Facts have also proved that if special means cannot be used, you are not worth mentioning in front of Ryan!"
The press conference was completely out of control. Popovich originally wanted to pretend to be pitiful after the game to gain sympathy, but unexpectedly everyone started to attack him!
He, a good old man, can no longer pretend!
Now Popovich is like a broken man in 2023, shouting everywhere about how innocent he is, but in fact he has done more dirty deeds!
And when the fig leaf is torn off, he will be embarrassed and speechless!
You, Popovich, said the Nuggets made the first move and demanded justice.
Then who will give justice to so many people before?
The reporters attacked in groups, giving Popovich no more chance to confuse right and wrong.
In the end, Popovich could only leave the press conference in despair. He was already aggrieved at losing such a crucial game, but he didn't expect to be criticized by reporters after the game.
The key is
He couldn't refute these reporters at all!
At this time, the Spurs' reputation completely collapsed. Not only did they lose the game, they also tarnished the team's image.
In the newspapers the next day, almost all mainstream media criticized the Spurs:
"Coach Popovich was furious just because he and the Nuggets had a fair battle with the Nuggets."
"When the opponent's main players are suspended or injured, the Spurs have no chance of winning!"
"Nene: I'm just clumsy and can't stop the car."
What Nene said in the interview made Popovich unable to sleep last night!
This Brazilian doesn’t want Bilian so much!
What's wrong with Nene? He is just learning from the Spurs' previous advanced experience.
The Spurs are so dirty that they stink, but they can still pretend to be innocent without Bi Lian.
What's wrong with the clean interior?
In addition to the media, many other stars have also come out to criticize the Spurs.
Ray Allen, one of Bowen's few friends, said bluntly when he was a guest on a radio show:
"Bowen and Popovich are not respectable opponents, and I have seen through their little tricks.
In the first game of the playoffs last year, I only played 13 minutes when Bowen got injured.
If you watch Bowen's game tape carefully, you will find that he has few defensive rounds that are clean.
Ryan has to be careful next, because once he can't guard you, he won't miss any opportunity to take you off the field! "
Carter also expressed his views on the TV show:
“Bruce is the only player I want to beat his ass.
Being tough is different from being dirty. You can be tough, but you can't defend with the intention of injuring the opponent.
For someone like him to receive a championship ring is simply an insult to a championship ring. "
This wave of the Spurs has profoundly demonstrated what it means to be defeated by everyone. Their reputation has completely collapsed. Now the whole world is waiting to see Ryan give the Spurs the final blow to the big villain!
But before that, the results of the Eastern Conference Finals have been announced.
The Detroit Pistons, who had dominated the Eastern Conference in previous seasons, finally lost to the Heat in six games in this year's Eastern Conference finals!
Heat Eastern Conference champion? It does not matter. The important thing is that Cleveland fans can proudly tell the world: "The Cavaliers are the runner-up in the Eastern Conference!"
Why is losing to the Eastern Conference champion not considered an honor?
In fact, it is not shameful for James to lose to the Heat. You must know that last season, the Heat regretted losing in the tiebreaker because of Wade's injury. Otherwise, they would have entered the finals long ago.
No, Wade and Shark, who are healthy this season, didn't give the Pistons a chance at all.
Wade and the Sharks also performed very well in the Eastern Conference Finals. Wade averaged 26+5+5 per game. The most important thing is that under the Pistons' defense, his field goal percentage per game was as high as 61.7%!
The Sharks also averaged 21+10+2 blocks per game, and their 65.5% shooting rate is quite outstanding.
Two top players surround you at the same time. What else can you do besides disarming them?
It's hard not to think of the OK combination that dominated the league a few years ago with Shark and Wade like this!
An extremely powerful Heat is already in place for the Finals. The slower the Nuggets and Spurs make it, the longer it will take for the Heat to recover and the greater their advantage will be.
Therefore, the Nuggets' goal is undoubtedly to defeat the Spurs in Game 6, and they cannot give the Heat too much time to adjust and rest!
But the Spurs are the defending champion after all, and they have defeated the Nuggets twice in the series.
People think that in this dying moment, the Spurs may burst out with more powerful power.
But Ryan said bluntly before G6: "The Spurs have become history, and we are already studying the Miami Heat!"
Maddie: I know this well!
Of course Bird knew that Ryan's words would irritate the nerves of the Spurs players.
But he didn't stop Ryan.
Bird understands Ryan's current mood. He has been suppressing it for too long. When the frustration of the past two years is about to be vented, who can hold it back?
A reporter also thought of this and asked Bird: "Larry, aren't you worried about Ryan angering the Spurs?"
Bird curled his lips and said: "So what if they are angry? I have a player who can score a 40-point triple-double in the playoffs! Whether they are angry or not, they can't change the outcome of the game!"
reporter:
Most teams are player-crazed and their head coaches are calm.
The Nuggets are better, the head coach is crazier than the players!
On the day G6 started, Ryan started the whole thing as soon as he entered the room.
When he entered, reporters discovered that Ryan was wearing an eyepatch today!
Ryan, who was wearing a blindfold, couldn't see the road at all. It was Kirilenko and Weber who held one of Ryan's hands and led him into the players' tunnel.
In the NBA, there are all kinds of weird outfits, and reporters are not surprised. In the future, there will even be a trend-setter in the fashion world like Adu, the GOAT in the handsome guy world.
But damn, wearing an eye patch is really the first time I’ve seen her!
This is no longer an outfit, it’s simply performance art!
Is Ryan completing some master's mission? No, if it was the master's mission, then Daddario should be stuffing some messy things today!
This weird look caused reporters to swarm in and talk around Ryan:
"Ryan, is this some kind of performance art?"
"I know this question! Ryan is mocking the referee for being blind!"
"No, this is calling on young people to stay away from electronic products and go to the court to exercise more!"
Faced with the reporters’ inquiries and speculations, the number one blind monk in the US server smiled slightly:
"Popovich understands what I mean by this look, I am Triglav wearing an eyepatch today!
Triglav is the God of War in Yugoslav culture. He usually wears an eyepatch because he has a low tolerance for crime. If he keeps looking at the world, he is afraid that he will not be able to control himself and destroy mankind.
And today, when I go out on the court and take off my blinders and see the sin of the Spurs, I will destroy them without hesitation! "
Good guy, after listening to Ryan’s explanation, the reporters called him good guy!
This is the first time they have seen a star who does such a well-educated job!
Although Popovich is an American, he is Yugoslav. Therefore, Ryan’s style is extremely targeted!
This wave simply illustrates the highest level of cultural pretense!
When Popovich saw the way Ryan entered the game, his face was as angry as a monkey's butt.
God of War? You really think of yourself as a person, don’t you?
There’s no telling who can win G6!
In G6 of the series, it can be seen that the Spurs really want to work hard to regain a victory.
Duncan blocked 3 shots in the first quarter alone. The No. 1 forward in history tried his best to drag his team forward a little more, and then a little more!
But Duncan's desperate struggle failed to stop the Nuggets.
The Nuggets are on full alert today, and even Monta Ellis, who has been dormant for 4 games, has revived again.
In this game, the team that had been suppressed became the Spurs.
The score difference in the game has never been particularly large, but the Spurs just couldn't catch up, or even tie!
After half the fourth quarter, the Nuggets were still leading steadily.
Inside the ATT Center, Spurs fans felt as if the entire arena was collapsing.
The Spurs' curse of never defending their title seems to be coming true again!
Nuggets fans applauded and laughed at home.
They are about to witness the Nuggets reaching the finals for the first time in history!
And what really killed the game in the end was the Chinese special version of the Yugoslav God of War with the blindfold removed.
He severely punished the Spurs for their sins!
Ryan once again found the feeling and state of completely ignoring the defense in the battle of Tianwangshan in the fourth quarter.
He hit a mid-range shot over Bowen's head and grabbed an offensive rebound over Duncan's head.
He took advantage of Parker and suppressed the French defender for 6 games.
He intercepted Ginobili's risky pass and told the Argentine: If there is one person in this series that can be called a "miracle", that person can only be himself!
The defending champion could no longer restrict Ryan and the powerful Nuggets, so Ryan vented all his anger and unwillingness.
"Some players just look strong in the media."
"The Spurs are Ryan's Detroit Pistons and will torture him for a long, long time."
"Popovich and Duncan are Ryan's eternal nightmare!"
"Ryan is very strong, but he can't do anything when Duncan is at his peak!"
"Jordan may be able to break up the Bad Boys, but Ryan may not be able to defeat the Spurs."
"There's no way he's getting out of Texas!"
Now, all these doubts and ridicules will be broken by Ryan himself!
In the last 37 seconds of the game, Juji Yaodao scored a life-saving three-pointer against the defense of AK47. After this goal, the Spurs were only 4 points behind.
But on the next attack, Ryan's jump shot behind the screen turned into two free throws due to Ginobili's defensive foul!
Ginobili's foul was actually unnecessary. He pounced too fiercely and almost hit Ryan with his whole body.
To be honest, if it was normal interference that caused Ryan to miss the shot, the Spurs would still have a chance to struggle.
But Ginobili's foul personally covered the Spurs with a white cloth. Because when it comes to free throws, Ryan is almost impossible to miss!
When the referee blew the whistle, Ginobili put his head in his hands in frustration.
He had just saved the team with a three-pointer, but immediately pushed the team into the abyss with a foul.
This is Ginobili. The damage range of the Demon Sword is very wide. If you don't use it well, you can easily hurt yourself.
At this moment, Spurs fans could only watch nervously as Ryan stood on the free throw line.
They have the feeling of being tied to the execution platform and watching the executioner chop off their heads!
If this is a sports battle round, at least we can expect some defense.
But the penalty kick. The Spurs were unable to resist and had no choice but to accept their fate!
Expect Ryan, who is shooting 90% from the line this season, to miss two free throws? Then it is better to hope that the Trisolarans will come.
Ryan left no room for fantasy for the Spurs. The God of War took off his blindfold and punished the San Antonio people for their sins.
"Two free throws! Ryan, led the team to a 6-point lead in the last 23 seconds!
The Spurs struggled all night today, getting close numerous times.
But this is the last step and I just can’t get past it! Because Ryan stood in front of them!
Ryan scored 34 points. He is about to overcome his nightmare and enter a new level! "
After these two free throws, Ryan was already raising his arms in celebration.
Robert Horry saved the Spurs in the Finals last season with 5 three-pointers in a single game, including a three-pointer in the last 5 seconds.
But today, even Horry has to surrender to Ryan's feet.
This king of role players cannot save the Spurs every time, especially from Ryan!
As Horry's life-saving three-pointer shot out of the frame at the last moment, some Spurs fans in the stands were covering their faces and crying!
Popovich turned around and left the field angrily before the game was over.
He didn't want to express any congratulations to the Nuggets and refused to show any grace. In a very villainous way, he ended the Spurs' dominance of the Western Conference since 2003!
Since the OK Lakers and GDP Spurs, the Western Conference in the 21st century has ushered in a new young ruler!
The moment the game ended, the entire Nuggets team rushed onto the court!
They didn't care at all about the Spurs who left the field early, or the boos at the scene.
Who cares about a team whose name is already etched on a tombstone? ?
Ryan looked at the colorful confetti falling from the sky and his teammates hugging him. He couldn't help but pump his fist and shouted three times:
"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!"
That feeling of playing a game card for a long time and finally beating it, that feeling of looking at the annual income card for a long time and finally passing 200,000, that feeling of finally getting through the hard life, so Ryan could only use this great word to vent for a while. own emotions!
The Nuggets players didn't know what Ryan was shouting, but they were extremely excited and decided to follow the leader and shout: "Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!"
This must be a very passionate word in Chinese, right?
The CCTV studio quickly turned down the volume, but this did not dampen the excitement of the Chinese fans at all.
Imagine how exciting it would be if the Rockets defeated the Jazz one day in original history!
Now, Ryan has truly given Chinese fans this kind of happiness!
In the past two years of media publicity, the Spurs have been like a huge abyss, and Ryan can't climb out no matter what.
But now, Ryan, with the posture of a king, has completely trampled the Spurs under his feet!
At the scene, Magic Johnson has already appeared, preparing to present the Western Conference Championship trophy to the Nuggets.
The magician glanced at his old friend Bird and shrugged: "You did it, Larry."
Bird nodded: "As long as you have hands, Moji."
magician:
Subsequently, under the gaze of the whole world, at the age of 21, when countless great superstars were either in college or still playing their rookie seasons, Ryan became the team leader and took over from Magic. Western Conference Championship Trophy!
In the third grade, at the age of 21, Ryan led the Nuggets to the Western Conference Championship - the highest peak in the team's history!
The greatest point guard in history, with five rings on his hand, Shuangwen's male protagonist Magic who won the championship with the team and the FMVP in his rookie season, smiled and patted Ryan on the shoulder:
"You are the only player who can do the same thing as me at about the same age, come on, young Lion!"
Ryan said "Thank you" and then raised the spherical Western Conference championship trophy above his head on the Spurs' territory!
The host quickly came to Bird's side and started the interview:
"Larry, led the team to a breakthrough and won the Western Conference championship in the first year! Let's summarize the team's performance this year!"
Bird waved his hand:
“I didn’t lead the team, it was the young man next to me who led the team to where we are now!
Also, it’s not time to conclude yet.
Half a month later, when we meet again at the awards ceremony of the finals, I will slowly summarize it for you! "
Western Conference champion?
That was never Bird's ultimate goal!
Only the championship deserves to be ranked first in the league in the regular season!
And Bird is also very confident about the next finals!
Just like Jordan said to Bird before the start of the season, those days when he was ready to die with the Bad Boy Legion, those days when he was arming himself with sweat in the Breakfast Club, were the last trials the world gave him.
The same goes for Ryan. The training of the past two years and tonight's victory have given him everything he needs to succeed.
Now, he is fully capable of attacking the championship!
MVP, DPOY, double team, Western Conference championship. This season, Ryan has received enough honors.
Now, distance is truly king.
Just the last step left!