Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 708 - 245 Decision 2 and Battle of the Century (2nd update, begging for monthly tickets!)_2

But it cannot be denied that Chris Paul's organizational ability is at a breakaway level among the new generation of point guards.

In addition, the Gasol brothers, who come with the "brotherly unity" buff, also made Nowitzki recall the painful memories of being bullied by the Spanish National Team while with the German National Team during this series.

Faced with this Lakers team, it's impossible for Nowitzki to guard Kobe. The most awkward part is that they can't hide King Nowitzki's defensive shortcomings.

Moreover, compared to limiting an opponent's breakthrough through defensive coverage and help defense speed, Tyson Chandler can only be educated unilaterally when facing the Gasol brothers in the low post.

In short, the roster's constraints have left the Mavericks at a comprehensive disadvantage in this Western Conference Semifinals series.

And the result was just as Qin Yue expected. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

In just five games, Kobe, eager to lead the Lakers to another championship before retiring and settle old scores with Qin Yue, led the Lakers to crush the Mavericks' championship hopes.

The Lakers eliminated the Mavericks 4-1 and meet the Warriors in this year's Western Conference Finals.

According to the schedule, the first game of the Western Conference Finals will be held on May 18.

The Warriors, who lead the league in regular-season record, will have the home-court advantage, starting at home and then away.

Before the game began, Chris Paul, touching the floor of the Western Conference Finals, even spoke more boldly than usual, "Our goal in reaching the Western Conference Finals is to end the Warriors' dominance of the league."

"Defeating him (Qin Yue) isn't just a purpose for us players of this generation; it's more like a conviction."

Kobe, Qin Yue's long-time rival, also said, "I know we didn't beat them in the regular season this year, but I have no doubt that we are a team capable of toppling their reign."

In the pre-match preview segment on ESPN, for once, not all nineteen experts invited by ESPN were entirely in favor of the Warriors.

Although thirteen experts still favored the Warriors advancing, another six experts believed the Lakers proved in the regular season that they were a team capable of challenging the Warriors.

Wait... this year, didn't the Lakers not win a single game against the Warriors in the regular season?

How can experts still make an argument based on the regular season?

Because in the NBA, not all experts don't watch the games.

In fact, in terms of the game process between the Lakers and Warriors in the regular season, the Lakers' offense and defense could both match the Warriors' level.

This will not be an easy series.

Even Qin Yue prepared mentally before the Western Conference Finals this year, thinking that "as long as Paul doesn't mess up," the series might go to a decisive Game 7.

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May 18, 2012.

The first game of the Western Conference Finals kicked off as scheduled at the Warriors' home, Oracle Arena.

During the pre-match warm-up, Klay and Curry, who have always not seen eye to eye, almost got into a spat again.

The reason was that while practicing dribbling, Klay accidentally dribbled the ball onto his foot, attracting merciless laughter from Curry on the adjacent court.

As we all know, people often can't hold themselves when they're at their limits.

"What's so funny?" Klay sternly questioned Curry, "Didn't you make such mistakes during your games against the Grizzlies?"

In the earlier Western Conference Semifinal against the Grizzlies, Curry had staged iconic moments, committing 5 and 6 turnovers respectively in Games 2 and 4.

Among these, there were several instances where Curry accidentally dribbled the ball onto his own foot.

"But I'm already a two-time NBA champion, what about you?" In response to Klay, Curry immediately threw out the big move Qin Yue taught him.

Hearing this, Klay sneered, "Don't worry, after this year, I'll have a ring of my own too."

Additionally, after pausing for a moment, Klay didn't forget to add, "Moreover, what's there to be proud of about your two championships? You were only a substitute for the Warriors, while I became a starter for the Lakers in my rookie season."

It is clear that when it comes to trash talk, Curry is no match for Klay.

Just like Kobe will never out-trash talk Qin Yue.

"Yo, isn't this Kobe Bryant, who wants to settle accounts with me?" Before the game started, Qin Yue said as he looked at Kobe.

Seeing this, Kobe, not wanting to engage with Qin Yue, immediately went into mute mode.

But even in mute mode.

With Kobe's pettiness that can rival microorganisms, he couldn't help but mentally note this against Qin Yue.

On the court, as the starting players of both teams took their positions, the on-site big screen provided the starting lineup for this pivotal epic.

Away team Lakers: Little Gasol, Big Gasol, Kobe, Klay, Paul.

Home team Warriors: Brown, Qin Yue, Wallace, Green, Nash.

Compared to previous games, the Warriors proactively adjusted their starting lineup this evening, replacing old Bell with Green.

Over the past two seasons, Green, who almost didn't have any presence within the Warriors, has become Mike Malone's surprise weapon this season.

And such a surprise weapon, Malone has another one.

That is Jimmy Butler, who has already won the trust of the Warriors' coaching staff in terms of defense.

Now that Green and Butler, personally selected by the GOAT, have shone brilliantly this season, who now would dare question the GOAT's eye for selection?

Alright...

If he could, Warriors president Larry Riley really wishes Qin Yue wouldn't be involved in the Warriors' future selections.

Because this year, Qin Yue's suggestion to the Warriors' management was...

To use the team's valuable first-round draft pick to select the senior from the Spartans Team...

Draymond Green.

To be honest, when seeing the scouting report, Riley even wondered if Qin Yue had mistaken the name of his preferred player.

Why say this?

Because Green, with a barefoot height of only 198 cm, plays as an inside player on the court.

In the NBA, this height could almost be a death sentence for Green.

Even though Green had a wingspan of 216.5 cm during the physical tests.

However, except for his wingspan, Green's overall qualities can be described as ordinary.

Riley wondered what gave such a player the match for the Warriors' first-round draft pick.

But in response, Qin Yue said, "I watched his games with the Spartans Team, and I very much appreciate his energy on the defensive end."

Riley, exasperated, said, "But in the NBA, Draymond's height isn't enough to make him an excellent interior defender."

Qin Yue said nonchalantly, "Big Ben isn't that tall either, but hasn't he become an outstanding interior defender?"

Hearing this, Riley wanted to say, how many Big Bens can there be in the NBA?

However, looking at Qin Yue's fiery eyes, Riley chose to shut his mouth obediently.

Because at the Warriors, pleasing Qin Yue is Riley's primary task.

So what's a first-round draft pick, anyway?

Pick! Whoever Qin Yue wants, the Warriors will pick!

If any problems arise, everything will be borne by him, Larry Riley!

At center court, let's set aside Riley's thoughts for now.

At the opening jump ball, with Little Gasol overpowering Brown, this first game of the Western Conference Finals officially began.

Chris Paul, responsible for bringing the ball past half-court, made a slight change of direction past Nash, then immediately rose for a jumper from the arc top area.

Swish—!

This was a three-point shot by Paul, showcasing the Lakers' determination to the world.

Seeing this scene, the Warriors players on the bench, who were previously chatting casually, immediately adopted a serious expression.

Coming back, it was the Warriors' turn on offense.

Qin Yue, having instantly discerned the Lakers' extraordinary resolve, decisively moved up high to call for the ball.

As the undeniable leader of the Warriors, Qin Yue had to respond with an Answer.Ball to the Lakers, who sought to dethrone the king, in his own home court.

Power dribble, step-back.

At a 45-degree angle on the right wing, Qin Yue decisively made his pull-up jumper in front of Big Gasol.

Swish—!

On TNT TV Station, Barkley laughed, "This is exactly the Lakers and Warriors battle we wanted to see! Chris Paul and the Messiah have already entered the state of this epic showdown."

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PS: Second update, totaling 8,500 words! Failed to reach 10,000 words today, will continue trying tomorrow, begging for monthly votes!