Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 517 - 171: Being Able to Play Basketball is the Happiest Thing (5K - , Please Subscribe and Vote for Monthly Tickets!) _3
From the paper strength perspective, the Lakers are not inferior to the Warriors.
But during the actual matchup, the omnipresent influence of the GOAT on both offense and defense fills one with a long-lost fear.
After halftime, the third quarter begins.
Kobe just secured two points for the Lakers and turns around, observing Odom backing away in front of him. Qin Yue takes the initiative with a crossover to close the distance with Odom, then makes a crossover in the other direction.
At this moment, Odom, wearing the Lakers’ number 7 jersey, is instantly turned into the famous Premier League Route 66 by Qin Yue.
Qin Yue drives straight into the Lakers’ paint and scores with a floater in front of the Gasol Brothers.
This is the GOAT.
Perhaps, physical talent allows the GOAT to overpower most defenses.
But in an NBA filled with superhumans, only those incredible skills can truly solve all theoretical defenses.
The next offensive play, the scene Nash has been waiting for finally appears.
After executing a hand-off with Qin Yue and noticing Qin Yue using Brown’s screen to penetrate the Lakers’ territory, Nash makes a brilliant pass to assist his teammate. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
Bam—!
From the Warriors’ bench, watching this beautiful picture unfold, Ma Long says with tear-filled eyes, "We are unstoppable!"
With two top-tier pass masters, the Warriors unleash a 21-5 offensive run in the third quarter, effectively ending the game’s suspense.
Actually, compared to the two consecutive championships, the Warriors’ defensive level in this game is not high, as Nash’s defense is akin to a bag of Lay’s chips.
But amidst the Warriors’ relentless offense, even this championship-tested Lakers team inevitably finds their own offense affected by their inability to defend.
Kobe’s mood begins to sour.
On this coronation night for the Lakers.
The king-returned Qin Yue seems to be telling the world that the Lakers really won last season’s championship only because he was out due to injury.
At the end of the third quarter, Qin Yue’s personal stats have already soared to 45 points, 17 rebounds, 14 assists, 4 blocks, and 1 steal.
And the score?
On the Staples Center scoreboard, it’s 110 to 81.
Against the Lakers’ defense, which they prided themselves on last season, the Warriors have shockingly scored 110 points in just three quarters.
Indeed, in this regular season opener, the Lakers’ defense cannot be compared to last season’s finals.
But in the hearts of countless fans, Qin Yue’s return from injury has already shown the entire basketball world through his actions that he is the best player on this planet, and his Warriors team is the best team in the league today!
Thanks to the outstanding performance of the main players...
Curry finally enjoys the treatment Brownie received in later years on this night.
Though the veterans don’t put in the effort solely to give Curry more garbage time playing minutes, and Curry would have become a solo-performing player someday without their help, objectively speaking, Curry indeed enjoys a full quarter in his rookie debut.
In the fourth quarter, Curry goes 7 for 5 from the field, including 3 for 4 from three-point range, putting up 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists in a single quarter.
The final score, 138 to 110.
The Warriors, with a terrifying offensive storm, sweep through Angel City at Staples Center.
"Messiah, in his comeback debut, leads the Warriors with indisputably convincing offense to conquer Los Angeles once again!" - ESPN News Flash
"When talking about this inevitably unpleasant coronation night, Kobe says, the Warriors’ victory feels like a crisp, loud slap on the face of the defending champions.
’If we want to defend our title this season, we need to do better both on and off the court. We must approach every game with the humblest attitude.’" - The Los Angeles Times
"When asked what it feels like to play basketball again, Messiah says, during the long injury recovery, it felt like there were a thousand ants crawling inside him every day.
’You know, basketball is my eternal love, so playing basketball again is the happiest thing for me personally.’" - The San Francisco Chronicle
"In the Cavaliers’ 80-95 loss to the Magic in the regular season opener, LeBron James, one of last season’s NBA most outstanding players, tallied 34 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
After the game, in an interview, LeBron stated, ’I hate the Magic’s defense, hate their various non-basketball fouls in the game.’
Additionally, LeBron says he is still confident in bringing a championship trophy to his hometown Cleveland, ’You know, I’m not even 25 years old yet, so in some ways, I’m still a young player.
I believe one day, I can indeed bring a championship trophy to the city of Cleveland.’" - The Cleveland Plain Dealer
"In the Knicks’ surprising 108-101 win over the Hawks, Kevin Durant, who scored 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Knicks, says after the game, ’We are a team bursting with talent, and we have a big brother like Shaquille O’Neal to lead us. I believe we can certainly be a dark horse this new season.’" - The New York Times
"After Blake Griffin will miss the entire season due to surgery, Stephen Curry, one of the popular candidates for this year’s Rookie of the Year, submits a performance sheet of 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists in his career debut.
In an interview with our reporter, Stephen states he is pleased to work with like-minded teammates, ’This is a memorable moment in my life. Although I nearly ruined the game after stepping onto the court, the encouragement and comfort from my teammates quickly helped me regain my composure.’" - TNT TV Station Post-Game Interview
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