CHAPTER 1328: CHAPTER 533: FINAL BATTLE (PART 1)

You scored 46 points with 16 field goals out of 26 attempts, eight three-pointers out of 13, and six free throws out of six. DeRozan scored 35 points, Harden had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 15 assists... With Harden in charge, you and DeRozan explosively combined for 81 points, paying tribute to Kobe Bryant who was watching from the sidelines, and triumphed 122-107 over the Clippers!

In Game 4, Paul seemed disinterested in the fight, making just 3 of 9 shots, scoring 10 points with 4 assists. The Clippers suffered a crushing 91-116 defeat.

On the other side, from the 14-15 season onwards, the Warriors and Spurs have faced each other in the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. The Warriors won the first two times, and the public generally believes the Warriors would win again. However, Game 1 brought unexpected events, as the Spurs led 62-47 at halftime, ahead of the Warriors by 15 points!

In the third quarter, facing adversity, Warriors’ Center Pachulia tried to step under Leonard’s layup move. But due to his earlier partnership with you, combined with your increasing ground games after joining the Lakers, Leonard has long been learning floaters and under-hand layups from Tony Parker and Ginobili, developing his own style. When attacking the basket, Leonard’s upper body leans forward first; Pachulia’s attempt missed, resulting in him being knocked down, with his nose hitting Leonard’s head, splattering blood all over Leonard’s face.

While the staff cleaned the floor, the referee reviewed the incident, noticed Pachulia’s inexplicable stepping motion, upgraded the foul, and issued a technical foul against Pachulia.

This infuriated the Spurs players, who exploded in the subsequent game, winning the second half 60-58, and snatched a 122-105 away victory over the Warriors, seizing home court advantage!

In Game 2, the Spurs continued their strong performance, leading the Warriors 61-55 by six points at halftime. But this time, the Warriors didn’t crumble. Instead, they overpowered the Spurs in the third quarter, with Curry hitting five three-pointers in a quarter for the first time in his postseason career, scoring over 20 points. Leading the charge to score 39-26, the Warriors overtook the Spurs 94-87 by three points. Ultimately, with Curry’s 43 points, the Warriors answered back with a 129-115 dominant win over the Spurs.

Then in Games 3 and 4, Curry, at his peak, scored 36 and 34 points respectively, leading the team to beat the Spurs 120-113 and 118-112 consecutively, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead!

The Spurs didn’t perform poorly in these two games; it was similar to Game 2. Every time the Spurs gained momentum, Curry’s three-pointer would knock them back. Including Game 2, Curry averaged 6.7 three-pointers during the three-game winning streak.

In Game 5, Leonard finally erupted. Playing 38 minutes, shooting 17 of 33, including seven out of 15 three-pointers, plus 12 of 13 free throws, he scored 53 points, setting the season’s single-game playoff scoring record, leading the Spurs to a 123-109 victory over the Warriors, bringing the series back to San Antonio.

Game 6 was hailed by the media as the most thrilling game of the first two rounds of this year’s playoffs.

During regulation, beset by Spurs’ tight defense, Curry actively passed the ball, ending with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 17 assists; Durant scored 37 points with 13 of 23 shooting; in Game 6, Thompson once again went wild, scoring 30 points with seven out of ten three-pointers; Green had 7 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 blocks...

On the other side, Leonard scored 30 points; Aldridge delivered 28 points; Gasol provided his best performance since joining the Spurs, shooting perfectly with 5 of 5, plus 6 of 6 free throws, scoring 16 points, contributing 15 rebounds, and 12 assists; the old warrior Ginobili was fierce, hitting six of nine three-pointers, matching up against Thompson...

Thanks to Ginobili’s buzzer-beater three-pointer, the teams went into overtime tied at 117-117.

In overtime, Durant and Leonard went head-to-head, with Durant ultimately scoring 8 points with an assist, edging out Leonard’s 6 points, leading the Warriors to an 11-8 overtime win. In the last 1.8 seconds, Ginobili couldn’t recreate another miraculous shot.

The Warriors narrowly defeated the Spurs 128-125 in overtime, winning the series 4-2, advancing to the Western Conference Finals with you for the third consecutive year.

You reached the Western Conference Finals for the fourth consecutive year, and the Warriors for the third. Whoever wins between you in the Western Conference Finals has always been the champion, and this time there seems to be little suspense in the media and fans’ opinions...

Today is May 23, 2017, the day after the Warriors eliminated the Spurs, you will face the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals after three days off...

The last time I went to the 80-line, Zhang Yang felt the training information was long enough, and this time it’s even longer!

The last time I was here was in 2014, just days shy of turning 26, and now I’m about to turn 29!

The 96-generation guys, within just a few words, are no longer in the league, never to meet on the court again... Zhang Yang unconsciously felt a touch of nostalgia.

Zhang San: Wait, who are my teammates? Two Haas? Da Luo! Damn! Our Compton’s three kings are gathered!

Also, the Kardie didn’t get injured!

This is good, this young brother is the youngest among his chosen opponents, born in 1991, turning 26 ’next month,’ without that health-impacting injury, his future would have been much stronger... After the injury, he was still strong but became like Kabbada, strong yet it didn’t matter.

Digesting the general situation of the ’three years’ timeframe, Zhang Yang got up from the edge of the bed, following the memories of the last training, heading to the study.

Looking at the golden glow of the four Russell Cups... it seems still not enough.

Three consecutive championships... still not enough!

Zhang Yang opened the ’Gate of Trials’, looking at the tasks listed.

"Basic task: Final Battle, defeat the Warriors, reach the Finals for the fourth consecutive year. Rewards: one Three-point Talent Point, ’Assassin’ upgraded to Intermediate."