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The Dallas Mavericks won the Western Conference championship and reached the Finals again after two years. The next day, the entire NBA was dominated by such news.

Leonard sat on the ground unwillingly after the game, with the calm gazes of the GDP trio, Carter's red eyes, and Gobert's delighted smile. Of course, there is also the hug between No. 1 and No. 41.

This group of vivid photos constitutes the final outcome of the Western Conference Finals. The Dallas Mavericks successfully avenged the Spurs. From the first round of the playoffs to the present, they have only lost 3 games and aspired to the top of the Western Conference!

The Mavericks' promotion also means that the finals matchup is once again full of fate.

Just the day before the Mavericks defeated the Spurs, the Miami Heat relied on the outstanding performance of the Big Three to score 63 points and defeated the Indiana Pacers, who ranked first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season. With a total score of 4 to 2, they defeated the Indiana Pacers for the fourth consecutive year. Enter the finals!

Four years ago, it was the Mavericks who thwarted the Heat's championship dreams. After the Mavericks, no one could stop them, and the Heat won two consecutive championships. This year is the key point for the Heat to create a three-consecutive dynasty. As a result, at this juncture, the Mavericks came again!

Therefore, before the finals even started, the media had already hyped up this showdown. After all, the performance of both teams in the playoffs was perfect, and the Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals were also very exciting, which undoubtedly greatly increased the fans' expectations for the finals.

The conference finals of both teams were already so good, so there's no reason for the finals to be worse, right?

"This is definitely a close contest! Both sides went all the way from the first round of the playoffs to the finals, and both lost only three games, and all three games were lost in the same place. Sweeped in the first round , 4-1 in the second round, and 4-2 in the conference finals. The two teams’ advancement trajectories are exactly the same, which speaks volumes!”

"The Mavericks got their revenge on the Spurs. Similarly, the Heat also want to get revenge on the Mavericks! If it hadn't been for that 'upset' championship four years ago, LeBron and his Miami Heat would have established their own dynasty now. But it was precisely because of the emergence of the Mavericks in 2011 that the Heat’s dream was ruined. So I think LeBron will not let go of this opportunity to make up for his regrets!”

"The Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks, these two teams never disappoint for us in the Finals. So far, when the two sides have met in the Finals, the record is 1-1, and both teams have won one. It is worth mentioning that Dirk in the Mavericks and Wade and Haslem in the Heat have experienced these two finals. I have reason to believe that this finals The level of excitement will skyrocket!”

All major media believe that the two sides are evenly matched, after all, their performances in the playoffs are very similar.

Of course, there are different voices all the time. Some people believe that the Mavericks will crush the Heat in the Finals. The reason is that reaching the Finals with only 3 losses in the Western Conference and reaching the Finals with 3 defeats in the Eastern Conference are completely different. Different concepts.

People even claimed that if the opponents of the Mavericks and the Heat were swapped, the Mavericks might reach the finals with only 1-2 losses. The Heat will most likely be eliminated in the conference semifinals.

Some people support the Mavericks, and naturally some people support the Heat. The base of those who support the Heat is very simple, that is, during the regular season, the Heat achieved full suppression of the Mavericks!

"The easiest way to judge the strength of both sides is to let them play a game. The results of the actual game are more accurate than all data analysis. The Mavericks met the Heat twice during the regular season and lost twice. field. This simple statistic is enough to illustrate the problem. When the entire league was defeated by the Mavericks, it was the Miami Heat that still refused to surrender!"

This statement has become the capital for many fans who support the Heat to gain a foothold. At this juncture of creating a dynasty, no Heat fans want the Mavericks to come out and disrupt the situation. Therefore, they also did a lot of psychological hints before the game started.

"We can win, we will definitely win!"

From the conference finals to the finals, the league gave the two teams four days of rest. On the fifth day, June 5, the ultimate battle of the season will begin at the American Airlines Center Arena.

Since the Mavericks players arrived in Dallas early in the morning on the 1st, Carlisle did not arrange training on the 1st. Players will not officially start preparations for the finals until June 2.

On this day of rest, Yiyang couldn't actually do anything. After going home and taking a nap, it was already dinner time when I woke up. After dinner, I took a walk with Wenxue and Vignali, and the day was almost over.

Just when Yiyang was preparing to have a good sleep for the next day's training, his cell phone rang. Yiyang was stunned when he saw the name on the caller ID. But eventually, he got through.

"Hey, Dwayne?"

That's right, the name on the caller ID is Dwyane Wade!

"Yi, it seems that you are full of energy. Why don't you go to bed so late?"

"Just getting ready to sleep, what's wrong? Dwayne."

"If you have nothing to do, why don't you call and chat with your old friends? Hahahahahaha." Wade laughed casually and didn't seem nervous at all because the finals were about to come.

Also, how can a guy like Dwayne be nervous?

Unknowingly, the 2003 Super Platinum Generation has been dominating the league for 11 years!

"Maybe you want to spy on our tactics."

"Hahahaha, you kid, you have learned to joke now. If I want to spy on the tactics, I won't call you personally. I just want to ask if Adidas has any new all-star color limited edition Yiyang generation sneakers. I want to get a pair for my little nephew, but I can’t buy it anywhere.” Wade smiled, the popularity of Yiyang sneakers was beyond imagination.

Wade used many connections, but he couldn't even find a brand new pair. Although there are many sellers selling them online at high prices, Wade still wants a pair of brand-new sneakers that have not been handled by others. This pair of limited-edition sneakers in the All-Star color scheme was almost sold out on the first day of sale. So now, it’s really hard to do.

"If you need it, Dwayne, I can get a truck over for you." Yiyang agreed readily, without even hesitating.

"My nephew only has two feet, so one pair is enough. Hey, how are you preparing for the competition?"

"You also said that you are not here to spy on tactics?"

"Hahahahaha, I just couldn't help but want to ask. I never thought that three years later, we would meet again on the stage of the finals."

"Are you so surprised that we can reach the finals again?" Yiyang smiled.

"I am indeed surprised, but what I am surprised is that it took you three years to come back! I thought you would reach the finals for several years in a row. When I was ready for revenge, Russia came. Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.”

"Nothing changes, Dwayne. The Mavericks have changed too much in recent years."

"Yes, things are fickle... Okay, it's getting late, so go to bed early. See you in Dallas on June 5th."

"Goodnight, Dwayne."

"Good night, too."

After hanging up the phone, Wade looked out the window at the glorious scene in Miami. It's been three years. In three years, it's not just the Mavericks that have changed.

Thinking of this, Wade couldn't help but look down at his riddled knees. It has been three years, and his knees have become more pulpy... But Yiyang, his progress in three years has been amazing.

Three years ago, he and Yiyang were still fighting each other. But can I still withstand Yiyang's torture now?

Wade smiled slightly and shook his head. What else can be done? All we have to do is give it a try!

The next day, Yiyang contacted Bill Duffy, who negotiated with Adidas and obtained a pair of brand new, unopened All-Star color limited edition sneakers.

Things went very smoothly. Compared with the benefits Yiyang brought to Adidas, Yiyang's request was insignificant.

After the matter is settled, the sneakers will be sent to Yiyang's home immediately. On the night of June 5, Yiyang personally handed the sneakers to Wade.

After settling this matter, Yiyang devoted himself wholeheartedly to preparations for the finals. Everyone felt refreshed after a day of rest.

Everyone is full of energy in the training ground, and the Western Conference championship cannot satisfy them. Only the O'Brien Cup is the ultimate goal this year!

"It seems that you all have had enough rest, so from today until we win the O'Brien Cup, guys, I hope you won't stop for a moment!" Carlisle also rarely wore sportswear, giving people a Feeling full of energy.

"The requirements for this afternoon's confrontational training are very simple. I want you to play as a whole and play the ultimate team basketball like the Spurs! If the Big Three are the ultimate in individual heroism, then I want you to play the ultimate as a team!" Carlisle He has already thought of a strategy for the Heat, but he still doesn't believe that the Heat can defeat an entire team just relying on the superstar's personal ability!

"Okay, let's go warm up now! We can't lose at home on June 5th!"

Carlisle gave the order and the players got busy in various ways.

Three years later, another finals, again with the same opponent. Yiyang suddenly felt inexplicably excited, the kind of excitement before a big war!

I have prepared sneakers and games for you. So are you ready to fight in Dallas? Dwayne.

Don't think that since we are old friends, I will show mercy to you.

The battle for the finals is slowly approaching, and the competition for the O'Brien Cup will begin again. Three years later, the battle between the Heat and the Mavericks is destined to be even more brutal than three years ago.