Chapter 1203 Record-breaking victory
James is indeed on his last legs.
He came on the court in the second half of the second quarter and only played 3 minutes before he was helped off the court with cramps in his legs and feet.
This is also very normal.
When your body reaches a limit, but you don't take a good rest and recuperate, but continue to fight, of course you will be easily injured.
Without James, the Cavaliers only have two big stars, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, and they are even more unable to withstand the Lakers led by Shen Huan.
Even in the fourth quarter, Shen Huan didn't play again.
This is simply a huge insult to the Cavaliers players and a superstar like Kyrie Irving.
However, after only three quarters, there was a huge score difference of 137:95. The Lakers entered the fourth quarter with a 42-point advantage. Shen Huan's appearance on the court was completely meaningless.
Even in the second half of the fourth quarter, even Howard went off, and it was all replaced by substitute players to play with the Cavaliers.
As a result, the final score was still 177:132. The Lakers beat the Cavaliers by 45 points!
This immediately broke the NBA Finals record for the largest point difference in a single game.
The previous record was set by the Bulls led by Boss Joe on June 7, 1998.
At that time, the Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz 96:54, winning by 42 points.
Since then, no one has been able to surpass this record.
But I didn't expect to be defeated by the Lakers today, and with such a high score!
The Cavaliers only lost to the Lakers by 14 points in the last game. They seemed to have hope of winning, but this game directly knocked them to the bottom.
They were beaten to a record for the largest point difference in the NBA Finals. The biggest reason must be that James left the game injured.
But it is also because there is no absolute leader, the Cavaliers seem to have lost their backbone, and their morale has been greatly affected.
Only then did everyone realize that although Kyrie Irving is already a superstar in the league, he is still far behind James.
In addition to hard power, Kyrie Irving does not have the spirit to carry the team forward in adversity.
The only good news that the frustrated Cavaliers can get is that James' foot injury is not serious. After taking a rest, he should be able to make it to the third round of the Cavaliers' home game three days later.
However, even in the first game when James was at his peak, he failed to win. Now that James has suffered a minor injury, his condition may not be at its peak. Is there any hope?
A poll of 100 basketball experts including ESPN and TNT was conducted.
They pessimistically believe that the Lakers are likely to continue to sweep the Cavaliers 4:0 and win their second consecutive championship.
There were 96 people who held this attitude, and only 4 experts abstained.
They must be die-hard supporters of the Cavaliers or James, but no matter how much you support them, you can't tell lies.
Anyone who dares to say that the Cavaliers can win the championship is crazy.
So the only option is to abstain.
Shen Huan was relatively relaxed when she was being interviewed.
"I think the result is not important. What is important is that everyone's efforts have yielded results. I am very grateful to all the fans who have relationships and love for me. I hope to meet you in the next two months of advertising and promotion!"
Faced with Shen Huan's public advertisement, the reporters did not dare to be dissatisfied at all.
It's great to be able to interview this master. There's no need to overthink it.
"I am happy and want to cry at the same time, because I can no longer play in the NBA with Shen Huan." Iverson was still a little tearful.
Kobe was always indifferent, "What to do is Shen Huan's own business, but we will definitely make the game the best during our cooperation. This is our important purpose!"
"I regret that I can only work with Shen Huan for one season. If he is willing, he knows that he will lead us and win at least 10 consecutive NBA championships!" Howard took the initiative to move his position downward.
Buss Jr., another Lakers owner who was interviewed, was not so relaxed.
Because ESPN's Kenny Smith asked him directly, "Why don't you want to renew Shen Huan's contract? What are you doing?"
Little Bas's first reaction was a wry smile.
He thought for a while before speaking out: "Why didn't we think about this problem? From the day Shen Huan came to the United States, before the playoffs started, we began to actively think of ways. But Shen Huan never followed When we talk, we won’t open this door at all.”
"Is he unwilling to talk, or are you not sincere enough?" Kenny Smith asked sharply.
"I already proposed in April to sign him with a price of 100 million US dollars per year for 10 years, as long as he plays every playoff game. If we don't make the playoffs, this money will also be paid to "He..." Little Bas spread his hands, "If he can offer this price, you think I'm not sincere enough?"
Kenny Smith took a breath of air.
Bass, who is not very wealthy, can offer such an incredible price of 100 million, which cannot be said to be insincere.
100 million US dollars, including 16 games.
Even if Shen Huan's condition declines, it should only be 20 games.
If you are offered 5 million US dollars for a game, who would dare to believe it?
It is impossible for any sports athlete in the United States, or indeed around the world, to have such a price.
But little Bas still had the courage to give it.
This shows how important Shen Huan is to the Lakers.
After being amazed, Kenny Smith continued to conclude: "But Shen Huan still refused."
"Yes." Little Bas couldn't help but sigh, "He refused without even thinking about it."
"Is it because there is too little money?" Kenny Smith asked pressingly.
"I told him that if he is not satisfied, we can sit down and talk slowly. The Lakers' attitude is very clear. As long as he stays, everything can be discussed." Buss said with a headache, "But he just doesn't want to talk."
"Perhaps that's not the ambition, after all, I am a scientist!" Kenny Smith smiled bitterly, "Mr. Bass, I think you have seen it, he has published his third physics paper in "Nature"! "
Hearing Kenny Smith talk like this, little Bass in front of the camera was obviously a little decadent.
Seeing how difficult it was for Bass, the teams that were ready to move and wanted to impress Shen Huan with various conditions were a little worried and scared.
But there is no limit to human greed.
As soon as they think about how much wealth Shen Huan can bring to themselves if he plays in the NBA for 12, 13, or 15 or 16 years, as well as the team's great glory, the bosses immediately regain their fighting spirit.
Just because the Lakers can't do it, doesn't mean we can't do it either!
Chapter completed!