Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 726 - 257: The King Who Always Assists Others in Ascending the Throne_2

The Lakers put up resistance all night.

But the deity who disagreed with having a game seven against the Lakers still crushed all Lakers fans' hopes in the most brutal way at the last moment.

On the court, Curry immediately performed Qin Yue's signature "Goodnight, Los Angeles" celebration.

No suspense left.

Final score, 117 to 107.

The Warriors beat the Lakers away and won their ticket to the finals for the third consecutive year, with a 4-2 scoreline.

The dynasty belonging to Qin Yue and the Warriors is now just one step away.

This night, Paul's injury and Kobe, Klay's heroic performance as a new and old backcourt duo made Lakers fans only feel increasingly bittersweet.

But that's basketball.

Some are bittersweet, while others are triumphant.

After the game, Qin Yue, who scored a total of 45 points, 24 rebounds, 13 assists, 5 blocks, and 3 steals for the Warriors, was unsurprisingly named the best player of the game.

"He led us to win the most important match of the season."

Having been convinced by Qin Yue over the past three years, Curry said in an interview, "This game gave us the capital to start our own dynasty."

"His encouragement and teaching were key reasons for me getting to where I am today."

Green, who was nurtured under Qin Yue's careful guidance, said, "I know I might have been the weakest NBA champion player before, but I believe I can win that ring with the team this year to prove I deserve the champion player title."

"You always say I excessively glorified Messiah in my biography."

Brown, still not forgetting to promote his book after the win, said, "But now, I advise you to take a good look at my biography. I've never overly praised Messiah because if speaking the truth is overly praising, then I can only say you don't understand basketball."

"Playing for this team is undoubtedly my honor."

Butler, who played the entire final quarter, said, "I love this feeling of winning and everything here."

The victorious Warriors are already immersed in the joy brought by advancing to the finals.

And the losers?

"I will take care of my injury."

Paul, who shed tears in the sixth game of the Western Conference Finals, said, "By next season, I will become stronger. I believe no opponent will want to face us."

"I know I will be thirty-four next year."

Addressing the question posed by media after the game about whether he is considering retirement, Kobe said, "But I'm not the type of player who considers retirement after a loss."

"Facing players of this caliber, you constantly feel immense pressure inside."

Little Gasol said during an interview with Spanish National Television, "He is a legend in the world of basketball, and I still need to humbly learn from him."

Also worth mentioning is the handshake session after the game, where Ma Long and Brown, who used to work together at the Knight, did some playful roasting of each other.

Ma Long teased Brown, "I remember you said LeBron wasn't much worse than Messiah years ago. How do you view Messiah and LeBron now?"

Brown retorted Ma Long, "Everyone has times when they misjudge, but you, do you dare leave the Warriors to prove yourself?"

Ma Long shrugged, "Why should I leave the Warriors?"

Brown shrugged, "If you don't leave the Warriors, how do I get the chance to coach the Warriors?"

"..."

What you said makes so much sense, I am speechless.

Ma Long found that now almost all NBA head coaches are eyeing his coaching position.

As for the reason?

Of course, it's because who wouldn't want to coach the one-of-a-kind new GOAT in this era?

And so, the Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and Lakers concluded satisfactorily.

However, the Warriors, being the first to advance to the finals, still need to patiently wait for the Knicks and Pacers to decide the winner.

If this year's Lakers and Warriors battle is tense and fierce.

Then the Eastern Conference Finals next door could only be described as "given the opportunity, they couldn't seize it."

In the first game, Granger, who was injured by James's footstep, had prepared for the season to be over without James's forgiveness.

But as the Pacers stubbornly dragged the Eastern Conference Finals into a game seven, considering Granger's current recovery, you shouldn't discount the possibility...

As long as the Pacers make it to the finals, Granger could potentially make a comeback.

Qin Yue couldn't help but complain while reviewing the Eastern Conference Finals footage requested from the assistant coach, "What do the Knicks want the referees to do to forgive them in the finals?"

In the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, after the Pacers unexpectedly conquered Madison Square Garden twice, the real MVP made a move.

With help from "CP3," the Knicks accumulated a total of 108 free throws in games three, four, and five.

And the Pacers?

They accumulated only 63 free throws.

Every night, the Knicks benefited from referee favors, originally clinching the match point in the Eastern Conference Finals after winning three straight games.

But who would have thought, in game six, even with the referees fiercely protecting the Knicks, to erase the shame brought by games one and two, that normally selfless LeBron would openly compete for credit on the court?

This was a classic LeBron James spectacle.

In the sixth game of the Eastern Conference Finals, with five minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Knicks still led the opponent by twelve points, James first missed four three-point shots, giving the Pacers a chance to overturn the game.

Then, as recalled by Qin Yue, throughout his career, with power rivaling Duncan to Nowitzki, Curry to Jokic, and Edwards, assisting various Kings ascend their thrones, James used two passing blunders to help the Pacers quickly overtake the score with counter-attacks.

Then, finally realizing that the game might hence be lost, James shifted the responsibility onto Durant in the last two plays.

Originally, it was good that James recognized who the real leg of the Knicks was.

But unfortunately, as there had been a long stretch without touching the ball during the fourth quarter, Durant back then had no offensive touch at all?

Thus, the Pacers pulled off a shocking comeback in game six.

What kind of game was this exactly?

In this regard, Qin Yue just wants to say that "CP3", who might have altogether awarded the Knicks 35 free throws that night, was more eager to win than James.

However, you might not believe it when I say this, even with the referees helping to such an extent, our Old James was still not satisfied.

After the sixth game, Old James stated, "In the fourth quarter, many defensive actions by Pacers players exceeded the scope of basketball as a sport."

How to describe James's remarks?

In simple terms, it's a typical LeBron James-like boomerang.

Because James seemed to forget who awkwardly injured Granger causing him to end up in the hospital in the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Oh, back then it was Granger himself who stepped on James's foot, almost causing injury to James, then nothing to worry about!

In conclusion, now neither side can confidently claim who will have the last laugh in this turbulent Eastern Conference Finals, even Qin Yue dares not to.

For the Pacers, Granger's injury certainly cost them an All-Star small forward.

But given James frequently secures the Pacers in crucial moments during this Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers have every chance to perform miracles again in the game seven.

"Who do you honestly hope will have the last laugh?"

Before the start of the seventh game of the Eastern Conference Finals, Qin Yue's personal steward Evans asked curiously.

Upon hearing, Qin Yue answered without hesitation, "Do you want the truth or?"

"Of course, the truth."

"The Knicks."

"Why?"

"Because after continuously facing biased officiating for six games and still tied three-three with the Knicks, it already proves the Pacers are the better team."

After a pause, Qin Yue added, "You know I like challenges, but as a player who prioritizes winning, who wouldn't like playing against a relatively weaker opponent?"

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PS: Oh no! Old James intends to starve off Ah Qiao, the die-hard James fan? On May 1, 2025, Old James led the Timberwolves with a game-high -14 plus/minus value to ultimately lose to the Lakers 4-1 in a gentleman's sweep, please be informed. (Old James's -14 plus/minus value showed real effort, right? Shouldn't there be no James haters awkwardly criticizing Old James, who kept performing tough layups in the game's final moments?)