Chapter 357: Heroes of Earth

In June, the Atlantic began to enter the hurricane season.
On June 1, the hurricane season officially began.
The first tropical storm "Andrea" formed on June 5th, but it did not become a hurricane, and disappeared for a temperate cyclone soon after landing.
On June 17, EST, the day before the opening of Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the tropical depression No. 2 formed on the ocean surface 40 kilometers north-northwest of Lasava, Honduras.
On June 18th, US time, on the day of the sixth game of the finals, the second tropical depression reached the intensity of a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico and was named "Barry".
Under the influence of this tropical storm, Miami, located in Cape Florida, began to experience rainy and windy weather.
On the evening of June 18, when the sixth game of the Finals was about to begin, heavy rain swept through the city of Miami.
Raindrops intensively fell on the roof of the American Airlines Center, but this did not affect the enthusiasm of Miami fans to come here to watch the game.
In the stadium, there is more than an hour before the start of the game, and fans from all over the world are watching this venue.
Kobe's accidental injury rekindled the Heat's hope of winning the championship.
Jeff Van Gundy and his old partners Brin and Mark Jackson were on the sidelines to explain the game.
In the past, their explanations were whimsical and well received by the audience.
But tonight, the grim situation of the Lakers, Kobe's broken Achilles tendon, and the stormy Miami, may decide the battle to which the champion belongs, so that the three cannot explain the game in a relaxed tone.
"This must be a deadly fight. For the Los Angeles Lakers, if they lose this game and reach the seventh game, their chances are smaller and smaller. The attribution of the championship is likely to be attributed to this To decide."
Van Gundy was right. After losing the fifth game, the Lakers came to Miami. Without Kobe, he could still rely on the strength of the mourning soldiers.
When dragged into the seventh game, the Lakers can hardly compete with the Heat.
Imagine how the Heat beat Wade or James, and how to play this game.
Fortunately, the Lakers have a solid bottom, and the eight players who have made the All-Star team are not kidding.
Forty minutes before the start of the game, the players from both sides warmed up.
At this time, everyone saw that in the Los Angeles Lakers team, one of them walked into the stadium from the end of the team on crutches.
Kobe.
Wrapped around his ankle, he walked slowly to the bench with his cane.
Then put down the double abduction and sit on the bench, watching the teammates warm up.
Kobe should have been lying on the hospital bed waiting for surgery, but the stubborn Kobe was reluctant to watch his teammates participate in the game on the bed.
He insisted on coming to Miami and sitting on the sidelines to watch his teammates win the championship.
The expression on Kobe's face was relaxed, and he waved toward the side of the court where his wife and daughter were sitting.
The opening ceremony, the Lakers replaced Kobe starting Gasol.
In this way, Ci Shiping came to the shooting guard position, Li Liang played small forward, Gasol power forward.
Brown arranged this, but also hoped to be surprised in the starting lineup.
When the Lakers players were introduced, the lens was especially given to Li Liang.
"Bruce Lee, currently his performance is enough to win the finals MVP, let alone say that if this can be won. Many people compare him with the Magic Johnson in the 1980 season, they are as amazing. But don’t forget By the way, the Magician is the No. 1 pick, and he is a second-round pick."
Van Gundy no longer did any technical and tactical analysis before the game.
He knew that it was not necessary, it must be a struggle of spirit and will.
At the end of the opening ceremony, the song "The Stars and Stripes Never Fall" echoed at the American Airlines Center.
But for Li Liang, he didn't care at all whether the Stars and Stripes fell, he just wanted the Lakers' 17th championship flag to rise.
The game started on time at 7 pm Eastern time.
Miami is still a storm, and the power of tropical storms is affecting it.
...
This night of the Finals, ratings have skyrocketed, surpassing the 2010 Lakers and Celtics tiebreaker.
That year’s national audience rating was 15.6, and the number of viewers was 28.2 million.
And even higher than this, only the final battle of Jordan in 1998.
The ratings have reached an astonishing 22.1, and the Lakers VS Hot G6 has already exceeded 20 ratings.
This is the finals with the highest ratings since Jordan retired.
In ESPN's pre-match investigation, although many people were optimistic that the Heat could win the championship, all but the Florida state supported the Lakers to win the sixth game.
Especially they expect Bruce Lee to get FMVP, because everyone likes to watch miracles.
The legend that the Magician got the rookie MVP in 1980 only exists in the history books. That year the NBA Finals was not even broadcast live on TV, but recorded.
Now, everyone wants to witness the miracle of their time.
At Li Liang’s alma mater, the University of Kentucky, the school’s auditorium, dormitory public area, gymnasium, and multimedia classrooms are all playing the Lakers and Heat Finals.
Kentucky students certainly support the Lakers on one side, because their legendary senior Li Liang.
In the team's training hall, coach Calipari watched the game with his players.
In March Madness, they had a poor record. The champion did not have to think about it, and was eliminated early.
Noel participated in the draft and left the team.
At this moment, Calipari especially missed Li Liang.
In the past, when there was no championship, when the new stars left after playing for a year, Li Liang was always there.
Unexpectedly, he is now standing on the stage of the finals and is a FMVP hit.
The game had already started, and Calipari looked at the screen intently.
Li Liang's playing style today shocked him, because he did not show this ability at university.
But his cleverness and cunning made Calipari take it for granted.
It's just that tonight's game can't rely on cunning. You have to rely on courage and courage to win the game.
The first goal of the opening, the Lakers still compete for the ball.
Calipari wondered, what tricks and routines will the Lakers use for the first attack?
In the absence of Kobe, how to make up for the vacancy of more than 25 points.
Li Liang gave the answer.
Two steps outside the three-point line to catch the ball, first tossed one, and then entered.
Calipari could hear the shouts all over the Kentucky campus.
Sitting in a chair, Calipari shook his head, which was unscientific.
Did you start the Chaoyuan three-point show so early?
A minute later, Li Liang scored a second three-pointer in the attack.
The Kentucky players in the training hall were a little uneasy and started to stand up and watch the game.
Calipari was very calm and sat on the chair to watch the ball, but when Li Liang made another three-pointer in the counterattack, Calipari almost bounced from the chair!
"Ohmygod (My God), there will be something serious tonight."
Calipari muttered to himself.
...
At this time, in Miami, the American Airlines Center in the storm was quite calm.
Li Liang opened three three-pointers, throwing the Heat and Miami scalp numbness.
How to prevent this?
Take a step or two outside of the three-point line and shoot when you get the ball, regardless of defense.
Kobe and Jordan dared not fight like this, but Li Liang dared.
His three shots were extremely neat and clean, without the slightest trace of muddy water, like a shot in training, he entered so easily, giving people the feeling "I can do it with me."
But you really can't do it, Li Liang is his own strength plus feel rune bonus.
He knows that the smaller the defensive strength and the better the physical strength, the more shots he needs to take and the points are added up.
The Heat was opened at 9:2. Spoel reluctantly called a timeout. It felt very bad, extremely bad.
This kind of casting by Li Liang has never appeared in the past, which makes people feel terrified.
When he stands two steps away from the three-point line and can ignore your defense and just score goals, the collective, competitive and intelligent nature of the basketball game itself is being destroyed.
As a basketball coach, Spoel's consecutive three-pointers in the finals made him feel that his three basketball views were being destroyed.
He felt for the first time that he was useless as a coach.
On the other bench, Mike Brown felt he was too useful.
"Defense, defend solidly, and then open the score as soon as possible, using Bruce's three-pointer, pull the score as soon as possible!"
The Lakers must widen the difference as soon as possible to establish the advantage, and can not be caught in a protracted battle between Miami and Heat.
The suspension ended quickly, and Li Liang shook his hand, feeling very good.
He said to Brown: "Mike, don't let me take a rest tonight... I won't rest when I die."
Brown nodded and said: Will not let you die.
...
As far away as Los Angeles on the West Coast, when the game started, it was not dark in Los Angeles.
The Staples Center is also open tonight, for fans who do not want to watch the game at home, and feel the atmosphere of the game through the big screen.
It was not just ordinary fans who were present, Hollywood stars and the Lakers' reputation, without the live TV broadcast, still came to the scene and looked up at the big screen to watch the game.
What can come is no longer for exposure, but really love basketball and love the Lakers.
Jabal, Worthy, Johnson all came to the arena.
Jabal and Johnson talked, recalling the past in 1980.
"That kid might be like you."
"Maybe, but I think he may be better than me."
"He has an incredible Li Liang."
"Incredible."
It's really incredible. Jabal, who always talks a little, seems to talk a lot.
The magician who talks a lot seems to talk very little.
They watched the game on the screen together. After the timeout, Li Liang stopped the three-point projection.
The Heat strengthened their one-on-one markings, and Haslem was inseparable.
But he can still make a shot, as long as he is given a complete shot, he can throw the ball in.
"Can I enter as long as I can cast? When does a basketball game become so simple."
Kareem lamented.
"Isn't this your hook?"
Johnson replied.
"Yay!"
There was a cheer at the scene, because Li Liang hit an emergency stop jumper in the counterattack.
In the first quarter, he made 7 of 8 shots.
"Gosh, 17 points, 17 points in the first quarter... this guy, is this accurate?"
...
Fans of the American Airlines Center are about to collapse, and the first quarter is just over.
Li Liang scored 3 of 3 3-pointers in the first quarter and 4 of 5 in mid-range jumpers. Without free throws, he scored 17 points in a single quarter.
The Lakers are 34:25, leading the Heat by 9 points!
Li Liang's hand feels hot and hot, as long as he is given a chance, he will almost be shot.
The 37.5% feel bonus is really terrible.
Li Liangneng felt that he completely entered the so-called zoom state.
He just shot, and the ball just went in.
Sitting on the bench, what Mike Brown said, what his teammates said, and what other people were saying, he couldn't listen at all.
Only the sound of breathing, noise, whistle, whistle were left in the ear.
His attention was highly focused, on his hands.
He didn't even want to get a cup to drink water, because he was afraid of ruining the handle.
Mike Brown's tactical layout is very simple, creating opportunities for Li Liang.
Cover him, block him, block him, pass him.
After all, Li Liang is not Kobe. It is impossible to let him hold the ball. He must create enough shooting space for him.
Mike Brown has already felt it, Li Liang feels good tonight, he can definitely make up for the vacancy in Kobe!
...
Los Angeles, Li Liang's home.
Zhu Shu and Bai Xiaoting were sitting in the living room together, turning on the TV to watch the finals.
Bai Xiaoting asked Zhu Shu: "Hey~EbookFREE.me~ Why don't you go to Miami and watch the game at home?"
After the last Kobe Achilles tendon rupture, Bai Xiaoting did not pay attention to the finals.
As Ke Mi, she just wanted to know the result, not the process.
Zhu Shu said: "He told me not to go, let me wait for him in Los Angeles."
"Cut, there is something wrong, what's so good." Bai Xiaoting is still so polite to Li Liang.
Zhu Shu smiled and said with a smile: "He said, my favorite person is a hero, he will come back to see me with the championship trophy."
Bai Xiaoting hugged the pillow in her arms and said nothing more.
At this time on TV, the second quarter has already begun.
Li Liang's scoring performance continues.
From the beginning, he had no plans to stop.