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Chapter 343 Steady! The defending champion's formidable foundation!

[Knicks 124:119 Lakers]

The Knicks are leading by a full 5 points!

"???"

Fisher was completely bewildered, his face full of question marks. "I clearly remember that the score was tied at 113:113 before."

Why were Su Yan and Kobe going head-to-head, yet we were down by 5 points?! That's a huge deficit!

"I don't understand!"

Odom shook his head frantically, "I don't understand this either."

Pau Gasol said in a deep voice, "Because...because three points is one point more than two points."

The two went head-to-head for a while, with Su Yan scoring four offensive possessions and Kobe scoring three, all of which were high-difficulty attacks.

The match was incredibly entertaining.

But... Kobe scored three two-pointers in three attempts, while Su Yan hit three three-pointers, widening the gap to three points.

2 points remaining.

Because Kobe missed one attack, it can be made up for.

Overall, the difference is 5 points.

"Then...then why not shoot a three-pointer?!"

One of the players on the bench asked a question timidly.

"Fool."

Fisher immediately rebuked him, "You think three-pointers are so easy to shoot?! This is the Finals, the final decisive moment."

Don't even mention three points.

Even if I give you an open free throw, you might get so nervous that you airball!

"Yes...I'm sorry."

The substitute who made the mistake immediately apologized and never said another word.

Kobe frowned and said in a deep voice, "Three-pointers are really annoying. I also tried to shoot a three-pointer, but unfortunately I missed."

I also want to thank everyone for grabbing the rebound, which gave me a second chance to score.

In contrast, Su Yan...

This kid hit all his unreasonable three-pointers from way beyond the arc, widening the gap even when everyone was on offense. It's really a headache!

First, quickly execute the next attack.

Then execute the fouling tactic again.

Also... if I have the chance, I'll try a three-pointer; it's definitely a faster way to catch up right now!

Everyone nodded and fully cooperated with Kobe.

In the commentary box.

"wooow~"

Reggie Miller also noticed the point difference and immediately understood the situation, exclaiming, "A three-pointer is always one point more than a two-pointer."

That's the magic of the three-pointer.

Su Yan has perfected his three-point shooting, which allows him to take the lead even when going head-to-head with players of Kobe's caliber.

The next possession goes to the Lakers.

Even if Kobe pulls up for an incredible pull-up jumper, it's only worth 2 points, and he can only close the gap by 2 points. The victory still belongs to the Knicks.

"correct."

Barkley nodded, then added in a trembling voice, "In the final moments, Kobe made almost no mistakes; he made every shot he was supposed to make."

result.

The fact that the team still lost despite Kobe's perfect offensive performance is truly chilling.

This sounds like it's saying...

"My lord, times have changed. Now it's the era of small-ball, where Su Yan dominates with his absurd three-pointers!!!"

Not a moment.

The pause ends.

The final 10.7 seconds of the desperate battle.

The Knicks were all focused on Kobe, playing normal defense, but... their defensive focus was on the three-point line.

Correct.

Even though Kobe's three-point shooting was inferior to Su Yan's, they still focused on his outside three-pointers, nipping his three-point attack in the bud.

As for layups and fadeaway jumpers...

random.

If it's fate, then so be it. After all... it's only two points, which isn't a big deal and can't quickly turn the tide.

Under such a defensive strategy.

For Kobe to make a three-pointer, he would need to shoot a more difficult three-pointer, which is obviously very challenging.

Su Yan, Wilson, and Curry surrounded them.

Kobe had no chance for a three-pointer. He drove to the right low post, where David Lee could help out.

But he didn't go.

Let Kobe shoot two points, and then grab the rebound yourself.

Kobe was in the middle of the game, with a 3-point difference and victory still in his grasp.

If Kobe misses, he and Tyson can secure the defensive rebound, which would directly kill the game.

all in all.

Two points aren't enough to quench my thirst.

So much so that even when Kobe got a great jump shot opportunity, he was very anxious.

I won't vote.

He had no intention of voting.

At that moment... he wanted to quickly close the gap with a three-pointer, but he had no chance at all.

no way.

We have no choice but to take action.

"Shh!"

The ball leaves the hand, two points in.

Kobe made the jump shot with ease, but the Lakers players couldn't get excited.

There are only 4.7 seconds left.

David Lee passes the basketball to Su Yan, who then passes it to Curry, waiting for the Lakers to commit a tactical foul.

"Snapped!"

Fisher put his arm around Curry.

"Beep!"

The whistle blows.

Curry stepped up to the free-throw line.

"Shh!"

"Shh!"

Giving Curry free throws is practically giving him a free win.

Made both free throws.

The point difference remains at 5 points, but the original 10.7 seconds have now been reduced to only 3.8 seconds.

There is no way to save the day.

A deficit of at least two rounds led the Lakers to give up the fight.

Although Kobe hadn't given up, he knew the chances of winning were too slim, so he forced a three-pointer to keep the team alive.

"Bang!"

Missed.

Tyson caught the rebound and tossed it into the air.

Time has passed.

The Knicks ultimately defeated the Lakers by 5 points, winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

全场比赛，苏炎轰下51分3篮板3助攻5断4帽，一个人统治攻防。

The rest of the players.

Apart from Curry scoring 15 points, no other player scored in double figures.

Lakers side.

科比砍下34分7篮板4助攻2断2帽，总决赛能有这表现，已然十分不菲。

Besides.

Pau Gasol also scored 21 points.

Bynum, Odom, and other players also played well, and the Lakers as a whole contributed.

The two teams played very intensely.

The difference was only five points.

However... winning by just one point is enough, and the Knicks are the team that will have the last laugh!

but.

The finals have only just begun, and the outcome of the next game is still unpredictable and full of suspense!

"boom!"

The game ended.

Thunderous cheers erupted in the stadium, which then turned into cheers for "MVP".

No need to mention names.

Everyone knows that this is the "MVP" that belongs exclusively to "Flame God"!

He is the Knicks' Most Valuable Player tonight, the "MVP", and also the "Unanimous MVP" of this season!

……

After the game.

Lakers locker room.

No one went straight home; everyone was reflecting, summarizing, and thinking about how to win the next game.

"Cough cough..."

Phil Jackson, the "Zen Master," coughed a few times and said in a deep voice, "Guys, you played very well."

They only lost by 5 points.

At the Knicks' home court.

Even with Artest not playing for a quarter and a half, if we had a full roster, we could have established a lead much earlier.

With "Black Mamba" Kobe around, we don't let you down in crucial moments.

That victory will belong to us.

In the next game, let's maintain the same rhythm as tonight, with everyone showcasing their own style and contributing their share.

Take it one step at a time.

If we unleash the formidable strength that belongs to us, the defending champions, we will surely win the match.

We've tied the series 1-1, and we're returning home with a victory!!!