Chapter 676 Merritts Lake Shore, Night Under the Starry Sky
After the final whistle sounded, the scene was in an uproar.
Many Warriors fans covered their heads and faces, unwilling to believe that they really lost!
The Warriors players on the field also looked hard to accept that their hard work for a season had come to an end.
Curry looked up at the ceiling with his hands on his hips, Thompson had a complicated expression on his face, Green looked at the basketball in his hand, and then smashed it to the ground angrily...
On the sidelines, Cole looked confused. Is his rookie season really over?
For a rookie coach, he should be happy that in his first year he not only led the Warriors to break the franchise record, but also led them to an unprecedented clean victory in the Western Conference Finals.
It can be imagined that the team was only one step away from advancing to the finals. It was so close to winning the O'Brien Cup, but ended up falling at the last step.
well!
All the thoughts finally turned into a long sigh.
After a while, Wang Zelin's data was displayed again on the large LED screen.
Assists, 5 blocks and 1 steal!
Triple-double and 4x5 in the playoffs, he really did it.
There is also a special note at the back: Wang Zelin’s 6th single-game triple-double in the playoffs so far in his career!
Judging from the current trend, in 1 to 2 years at most, he can break into the top five in the history of playoff triple-doubles and have his name appear on another list of NBA historical records.
"Incredible! Incredible!"
Mike Breen was amazed again and again. In his more than 20 years of commentary career, he has never seen such a super type who can be so dominant while still maintaining all-around capabilities.
It's like... O'Neal and Webber combined!
Suddenly, a crazy idea came to his mind, and he also had the idea of writing an article after the game.
At Oracle Arena, Warriors fans left the scene disappointed after the game. Many Warriors players also left one after another after graduation.
However, the Splash duo did not leave, but walked straight towards Wang Zelin.
"What for? Want to have a fight? That's not right. With this guy's small body, it's unlikely..."
Just when Wang Zelin kept slandering, Curry stopped in front of him and said: "Congratulations! I hope you can defend the title! But next year, we will not lose again!"
After shaking hands and congratulating each other, Curry turned around and left, leaving Wang Zelin with a free and easy figure.
Damn it, you still have to show off after losing?
Just when Wang Zelin, who was messy in the wind, was about to speak, Thompson on the left also spoke: "Wang, promise me, you will not lose to LeBron! Otherwise, we will work hard for a year and end up losing to the championship runner-up. This is beyond words.
It doesn’t sound very good.”
Then, without giving Wang Zelin a chance to respond, this guy turned around and trotted to follow Curry.
"Lost to old BJ? Are you kidding? Who would lose to that old man!"
Looking at the two people's retreating figures, Wang Zelin, who stayed where he was, murmured to himself.
After a while, it was time to award the Western Conference Championship Trophy.
Walking inside was a rather friendly Chinese-faced face, including Tan Huiming, NBA Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Chinese descent!
His English name is Mark Tatum, but when facing Chinese media or Asian media, he usually uses the Chinese name given to him by his mother.
"Congratulations, king! You have become the champion of the Western Conference Finals again!"
What was unexpected was that Tan Huiming expressed her congratulations to Wang Zelin in fluent Mandarin.
"Thank you! Ahem, um, how should I call you better."
After nodding, Wang Zelin suddenly looked embarrassed.
"Haha, just call me Lao Tan, it sounds more friendly."
Looking at the shy giant in front of him, Tan Huiming suddenly smiled. No matter how outstanding his performance was on the court, Wang Zelin was still just a young man in his early twenties off the court.
"Lao Tan... that's fine too!"
Although this title always reminded Wang Zelin of a certain brand of instant noodles, his attention quickly changed and he stared directly at the Western Conference Championship trophy in Tan Huiming's hand.
Compared with the awkwardness in his heart, that thing is the most important thing. Although he already got one last year, who would have too much of that thing?
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Wang Zelin and his teammates are very excited to have reached the finals for two consecutive years.
No one dares to say now that it will be difficult for the Trail Blazers to defend their title as a small-market team. Up until now, the Trail Blazers have been extremely dominant in the Western Conference playoffs, winning 4-0 in the first two rounds.
After sweeping their opponents, they encountered the troublesome Warriors and lost two games.
12 wins and 2 losses!
If this can't be called dominance, then I don't know what kind of record can qualify it.
After overcoming the most difficult Warriors, their next road to defending the title is the last Cavaliers!
Although the series between the Cavaliers and the Bulls has not yet ended, Wang Zelin feels that as the ultimate boss in the Eastern Conference, James is unlikely to overturn the Cavaliers.
Therefore, he and his teammates have locked onto the ultimate enemy.
The Trail Blazers advanced to the finals ahead of schedule, making the night of the 31st destined to be restless!
“An exciting series! It can be called the best in the new century!
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"Averaging 6 5 1 per game in the Western Conference Finals! Oh my god! The number one player currently in service must be the King!"
"Wang: Sorry, I didn't perform well tonight. I only scored 25 points..."
"Next to complete the plane journey, they have only one last opponent left, the Cleveland Cavaliers!"
"The Finals are no less exciting than the Western Conference Finals! LeBron Cousins and Irving, I'm about to get wet! No, it seems I have to prepare tissues in advance!"
"e on! Trail Blazers championship!"
"Cavaliers championship! LeBron is the chosen one!"
"The little emperor who returns to Cleveland will surely ascend the throne!
"
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The game had just ended, and the fans online were completely blown away.
This majestic showdown at the top of the Western Conference made them feel absolutely exciting.
After the division championship awarding ceremony, Wang Zelin returned to the locker room with the Western Conference championship trophy. As soon as he opened the door, a bottle of champagne that had been prepared was sprayed at him.
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"Win! We won! King, we really won!
"
He finally regained his sight, but a big white mouse jumped into his arms, knocking him back.
I looked down and saw that it was Jokic!
At this moment, Jokic's face was filled with tears, and his excitement was beyond words.
During the playoffs, especially when he averaged about 5 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists per game, in 11 minutes of playing time, such data is already quite efficient.
What's more, he's still just a rookie.
"Hey, man, don't look like that. We're just district champions, there's a championship waiting for us later!"
Wang Zelin saw Jokic's emotional change, his heart warmed, and he said with a smile.
Afterwards, he stuffed the Western Conference championship trophy into Jokic's arms, picked up a bottle of champagne from the ground, opened it skillfully, and joined the carnival in the locker room.
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"Why haven't you come yet?"
"Didn't we agree that Wang Zelin would attend the press conference?"
"I shouldn't be playing poker with the cheerleader right now!"
"Hey, I can't rule out this possibility."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The scene of the post-match press conference.
The scene was already crowded, but Wang Zelin had not yet arrived. All the reporters looked confused and made all kinds of random guesses.
Wang Zelin just created his third playoff triple-double in a single season, but now he missed the post-game press conference!
This is beyond comprehension.
By the time the press conference started, reporters were already rushing to ask where Wang Zelin was.
"Sorry for keeping everyone waiting for so long. Since today's game was very fierce, Wang and other teammates were sharing the joy after the victory."
Terry Stotts was well prepared, and when faced with reporters' questioning, he appeared calm and calm.
Although the reporters are still unwilling to give up, without Wang Zelin, their news materials will naturally be reduced, and they will also feel a little regretful.
Just recalling all the crazy performances Wang Zelin contributed in this series, I understand.
It is precisely because of the many fierce battles before that the fruits of victory tonight are even more precious.
Now even if the world collapses, it can't stop the carnival of those young people.
Without the protagonist, the press conference ended in a hurry after more than ten minutes.
"Xiao Li, you should go back first, I still have something to do!"
Seeing her colleagues around her gradually leaving, Zhou Lin'an seemed to have thought of something. She stood there and frowned for a while, then seemed to have made a difficult decision in her heart, letting the photographer next to her leave first.
"Ah! Oh, okay, then Sister Zhou, please pay more attention to your safety."
Photographers who can be dispatched to foreign countries are basically human beings. It didn't take long to think of some of the ambiguous rumors that Zhou Lin'an and Wang Zelin had spread before, and they immediately understood.
Half an hour later.
"Why hasn't Zelin come yet? Why don't you send him a message? No, it won't be a surprise."
While Zhou Linan was waiting, she realized that the sky was already dark and it was raining lightly.
It was still raining a little late at eleven o'clock in the night, and the dress looked very cool, and she was a little cold.
More than ten minutes passed.
Just when Zhou Lin'an couldn't stand waiting any longer, there was movement behind her.
"Beauty, I'm waiting for someone."
Zhou Ling'an turned her head at the deep magnetic voice.
A gray casual jacket was draped over her shoulders.
"Zelin? You...you haven't left yet?"
"Oh, do you really want me to leave? Then I'll leave now!"
"Hate!"
Of course Zhou Lin'an understood that the other party was teasing her, but when she saw the coat on her body, she felt an indescribable warmth in her heart.
"I'm just about to go for a ride. Beautiful lady, do you want to come with me?"
"OK!"
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I don’t know how long the car drove, but the light rain finally stopped, and the two of them arrived at the north shore of Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Since 1868, when the mayor of Oakland proposed turning the area into an artificial lake and ecological reserve, Lake Merritt has become the largest artificial saltwater lake in the United States, with the functions of regulating urban flooding and providing bird conservation.
It is also the first wildlife reserve in North America.
Arriving at the shore of the lake, Wang Zelin saw a children's paradise and a bird sanctuary. There were many citizens playing here with their children under the starry sky.
The car stopped in front of a large building.
"Let's get out of the car and take a walk."
The two got off the car, and Zhou Lin'an saw that this place was actually a paradise, with a green grassland at her feet, a beautiful flowery lakeshore in front of her, and a carousel not far behind her.
“It’s so beautiful here!”
Zhou Lin'an's mouth twisted. At this moment, she had forgotten the original purpose of this trip to collect first-hand information.
"Zelin, you can wear these clothes, you only have a single shirt on you."
After regaining consciousness, she took the initiative to hand her coat to Wang Zelin.
"It's okay. My skin is thick and strong, and I can withstand wind and rain."
After taking over the coat, Wang Zelin put it on Zhou Lin'an's shoulders again. Due to the size difference, the latter seemed to be wearing a windbreaker.
"Glib tongue."
Zhou Lin'an secretly smiled, and her face instantly turned red. Her fair and delicate face could not hide the joy in her heart.
Under the starry sky, a cool wind blew, and Zhou Lin'an felt a little cold. She tightened her clothes with both hands and hugged her chest tightly.
At this moment, a pair of warm arms suddenly hugged her from behind.
Zhou Linxin's head trembled, her face turned slightly red, her heart beat faster, and she slowly turned her head.
Under the starry sky, countless beautiful and gentle lights shone on the handsome and gentle face in front of her. Her heart showed endless joy, and she looked at Wang Zelin with her big, gentle and bright eyes.
Immediately afterwards.
Wang Zelin's face gradually came closer and closer.
Zhou Lin'an felt that the breath of the person in front of her was so strong and warm. Before she could react, a gentle kiss came to her.