Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 634 - 216: Controlling Variables, Season Finale (Second Update, Begging for Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets!)

In the third quarter, Qin Yue was still patiently organizing the team's offense.

Jamison became the X-factor for the Warriors this quarter.

From Cleveland to Oakland.

If playing alongside the Chosen One, Jamison always feared receiving the label of "CBA teammates" after missing an open shot.

Playing next to the Messiah, Jamison felt that even if you missed the first ten shots, your teammates would still pass to you and constantly encourage you: "Antoine, don't worry about the last shot, just seize the next opportunity."

As Qin Yue played the role of the ball-carrying core for longer durations, except for missing shots from blatantly open spots under the basket, he no longer complained about any teammate missing an open shot.

This doesn't mean Qin Yue's personality improved.

He simply gradually realized that when the ball was always in his hands, not all teammates could maintain their touch like Curry when not handling the ball for extended periods.

On the court, it's the Warriors' offensive possession.

Qin Yue drives and makes a back-pass to Jamison, assisting him in hitting a three-pointer from outside.

This is Jamison's fourth three-pointer made in this quarter.

Throughout the third quarter, Jamison made 5 out of 7 shots, hitting 4 out of 6 three-pointers, scoring 14 points and 2 rebounds for the Warriors.

Jamison's outstanding performance allowed the Warriors to overturn the score before entering the fourth quarter.

But in the fourth quarter, the Mavericks' shooters seemed to be on fire, hitting almost every shot.

At the end, 127 to 121.

Dirk Nowitzki, who often had a winning record over Qin Yue but played just an average night, led the Mavericks to dominate Oracle Arena.

Post-game, Nowitzki, who scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the Mavericks, said in an interview: "I have to take my hat off to my teammates; they led me to win this game."

Meanwhile, Marion, who was repeatedly broken by Qin Yue during the game, said: "Which eye saw me restrain him? My God, he put 38 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists in front of me. Does that mean I restrained him? Are you judging Messiah's defense success based on LeBron James' standards now?"

The naturally straightforward Marion has always disliked media twisting narratives during interviews.

And moreover...

In his eyes, this was a game where he was completely crushed by Qin Yue?

Meanwhile, Chandler from the Mavericks, who is also straightforward, said at the press conference: "I think Kwame Brown being selected for the All-Star is simply a great shame because I don't see any star center qualities in him at all."

Like Marion, Chandler has always preferred to speak the truth.

In Chandler's view, Brown's seemingly impressive stats were just fed by Qin Yue.

As for Brown's actual ability?

"If my teammate was the Messiah, I have no doubt I could play with Shaquille O'Neal's dominance," Chandler said frankly, "Kwame Brown's All-Star selection this year only proves one thing, that the Messiah is the most influential player in NBA history, capable of making everyone around him better."

On this night, Brown couldn't handle the harsh truth spoken by Chandler's post-game comments.

However, more than being impacted by Chandler, Brown was concerned about Qin Yue's mood.

After all, he can bounce back from his own troubles.

But if Qin Yue's mood is affected by losing the game...

Whom else can Brown rely on to set him up?

So now the question arises, how is Qin Yue's mood after the game?

The answer is, with growing mental maturity, how could Qin Yue care about the outcome of a regular-season match?

This regular-season game only highlighted how much tougher this ultimate Mavericks team has become compared to before.

"Not reviewing losses is our tradition."

In the home team's locker room, Qin Yue smiled at teammates eager to take responsibility after the game: "And since I'm the Head of the Family of this team, I naturally bear full responsibility for the loss."

Then, Qin Yue added: "Now, let's forget about this game and get a good night's sleep."

At this moment, seeing Qin Yue's unwavering gaze, Big Ben understood what it means for the "sun to rise again tomorrow."

In late March, Qin Yue's personal offensives in games remained unstoppable.

However...

After the game against the Mavericks, Qin Yue noticeably increased his passing tendency on the court.

The regular season is nearing its end.

As a three-time FMVP, Qin Yue knows that he must ensure each teammate finds their game rhythm before entering playoffs to help the Warriors play more efficiently.

Thus, even though Qin Yue desperately wanted to play like "No. 8 Kobe" in every game.

Qin Yue, who always played to be the ultimate winner, successfully curbed his urge to hit the pass button due to his aspiration to build the "411 Project."

After all...

No matter how magnificent the "411 Project," if it lacks enough championship titles to back it, it remains a hollow vanity.

In early April, the Warriors faced the Knicks for the second time this season in New York.

This night, an injured James watched the game from the sideline, feeling utterly heartbroken.

With Iguodala's connective play, Westbrook playing smart, Harden dominating during rotation, and Durant's scattered efforts converting to 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists on the stats sheet...

James felt that during last year's Christmas battle, the Knicks trio seemed to act against him.

"I know they rested most of their main players this game."

Post-game, having finally led the Knicks to defeat Qin Yue once, Durant said, "But I think this game will give us confidence to beat them in the future, and don't forget, we also had a top player missing due to injury!"

Pre-game, due to recent stint as a power forward causing a hamstring strain, James was forced to sit out and missed his first career victory over Qin Yue.

Moreover, in the NBA, where winning isn't scary, but absence is awkward...

If he returns next time and the Knicks lose, won't he become the variable in the control variable method?

Nonetheless...

No matter how agitated he feels inwardly, James still has to smile and hug his teammates post-game individually.

"Brown, get well soon!"

On the sideline, hugging James, Durant said: "Come playoff time, with your support, I believe we can break through this year and make it to the finals!"

"With your support."

No doubt...

This is an extremely harsh statement for James to hear.

But at this moment, needing to stay humble, James could only muster a forced smile and continue to remain humble.

After unexpectedly losing to the Knicks in an away game...

The Warriors, subsequently welcoming the return of key players, finished the 10/11 regular season with a record of 64 wins and 18 losses.

That season, impacted by the initial state-finding of starters and extensive rotation strategy implemented by coach Ma Long in the second half, the Warriors' dominance noticeably declined.

However, when the defending champions wrapped up the regular season with successive victories, TNT TV Station, Barkley issued a warning to the entire league: "The sleeping lion has been awakened! If you think these Warriors are no longer as dominant, then they are bound to prove you completely wrong in the upcoming games."

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