One Guard

Early on the morning of June 5th, Yiyang got out of bed before the alarm clock rang. In June, you can see the sunny sky when you wake up in the morning. This is also the reason why Yiyang prefers summer. Looking at the sunshine outside the window is always more comfortable than being in Toronto with dozens of degrees below zero.

Yiyang stretched his body and looked at the workers in the middle of Baiyan Lake who had begun to salvage garbage from the lake. Today, everyone seems to be full of energy.

"Yi, get up, get up!" At this moment, the door to Yiyang's room was pushed open by Vignali. The Italian girl was wearing pajamas, her hair was still messy, and she obviously hadn't had time to dress up yet. But even so, it couldn't cover up her alluring curves and beautiful face.

"Do you still need to call me?" Yiyang took a big step forward and hugged Vignali. There was a vacuum inside Vignali's thin lace pajamas, which made Yiyang a little excited.

"Not now, wait until after the finals..." Vignali seemed to feel something and did not continue, but gave Yiyang a meaningful smile.

Yiyang shook his head, now is indeed not the time to do that kind of thing. He went into the bathroom and started washing up, while Vignali went downstairs to help him prepare breakfast.

Although the two people's life together is peaceful, it is always full of happiness. In the past, there were only Yiyang and Wenxue in this home, and it still seemed too deserted. Now add a fun-loving Vignali, which is just right.

After eating breakfast and watching the morning sports news, it was almost time for Yiyang to drive out. This morning, the sports news on almost all TV stations was occupied by the preview of the finals. The last decisive battle of the year naturally attracts much attention. Even Yiyang himself can't wait to stand on the stage of decisive battle again.

"Perform well today. Wenxue and I will cheer for you in the stands." Before leaving, Vignali walked Yiyang to the door. "By the way, don't forget the sneakers you brought for Dwayne."

"I've already put it in the car, don't worry. Just be careful on the way here. I'll go first."

After the kiss, Yiyang walked into the garage and drove away like a husband about to go to work. Tonight, Yiyang's work is quite exciting...

Although it was still early, driving on the street, Yiyang felt that the whole city was full of vitality, as if he had already been awakened.

Countless stores have hung posters of the Finals in their windows, and many fans wearing blue Mavericks T-shirts have taken to the streets. Yiyang connected his mobile phone to the car stereo, listened to the rap music Lillard wrote for himself, nodded rhythmically, and approached the American Airlines Center Arena step by step.

"Stick out your tongue and wag your fingers

After breaking your bones, he yelled at you many times

Younger, still an all-star

Only the 1996 draft can compete with Yi.

Call him Allen Iverson in 2001, or Crossover will make you dizzy! ?”

............

——Damian Lillard, "1YI"

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When Yiyang came to the training ground, he was surprised to find that Carter arrived earlier than him today. When Yiyang saw him, Carter was already sweating profusely. this means. The old flying man has not just arrived.

"Vince, so early?" Yiyang casually greeted Carter while he began to warm up on the sidelines.

"You may not believe it, but after 16 years of playing in the league, last night was the first time I was so excited that I couldn't sleep because of the next day's game."

Participating in the finals for the first time in 16 years is indeed a rare experience for Carter.

"Then you have to take a nap at noon. If you don't have energy at night, it will be difficult to play the game." Yiyang answered Carter while pressing his leg.

"If you can sleep."

While Yiyang was talking to Carter, Nowitzki, who was holding a piece of bread in his hand, also pushed in the door. Three of you, look at me and I look at you. After being stunned for a few seconds, they all started laughing.

Whether it’s the first time to play in the finals or someone who has played in the finals before, everyone’s excitement is the same.

Training, rest, nutritious lunch, nap, training again, rest, a small nutritious dinner... This day is no different from a normal game day, but the players feel it is extra long. Everyone can't wait to enter the finals battlefield, and everyone can't wait to start fighting.

At six o'clock in the evening, the players were finally able to enter the game venue. Since an ice hockey game was just held in the American Airlines Center Arena yesterday, the wooden floor of the basketball court was just laid.

Carlisle did not rush to let the players play, but asked Benjamin to confirm that there were no warping or dented defects in the wooden floor before letting the players go up with confidence. Carlisle would be freaking out if someone got hurt before a game because of floor issues.

To the surprise of the Mavericks players, they had just gone up to warm up for half an hour when the Heat players appeared on the court. It seems that today, the people of Miami can't wait to start the war.

Yiyang stared at the Heat crowd. He spotted James and Bosh, but he didn't see Wade. The sneakers brought by Vedeto Yiyang are currently on the Mavericks bench, but its owner has not come to collect them.

Yiyang shrugged and continued shooting to warm up. After that, he would glance towards the Heat's bench from time to time, but Wade didn't show up for a long time.

It wasn't until the Heat players had been warming up for almost an hour that Wade finally walked out of the tunnel. The guy with bigger and bigger cheeks first greeted his teammates, then looked at Yiyang and gave him his signature kind smile.

"Why are you here so late?" The two walked to the center circle and high-fived each other in the black way, as a greeting.

"Why else..." Wade said, looking down at his knees.

Yiyang followed Wade's gaze and saw that this Heat No. 3's legs were tied with layers of thick protective gear, which looked very exaggerated.

"My knees are becoming more and more useless, so I massaged them a little in the locker room. But don't expect me to become weak when I get to the court later!"

"I've never underestimated you, Dwayne. By the way, these are the sneakers you want. Brand new and unopened, All-Star color limited edition." Yiyang said, handing over the shoe box tucked under his arm. .

"Thanks, man, God, you don't know how worried I am about these sneakers. If you have time to come to my house in Miami, my little nephew has long wanted to learn a few tricks from you! What's wrong with this world? He obviously There is such an outstanding uncle, but he only wants to learn to play ball from others." Wade complained to himself.

"Come on Dwayne, those tricks of yours are no longer popular."

"Oh, really? I'm just saying this to you. Today's game is over for you!" Wade laughed as if he wasn't here to play in the finals at all, but just to have fun.

But Yiyang knows very well that if you think Wade is as non-threatening as he appears, then wait for death!

"Okay, it's almost time for me to warm up. This arena will definitely be packed today, and I don't want to embarrass myself in front of so many people."

After Wade finished speaking, the two turned around and prepared to return to their respective halves. But after Yiyang turned around and took a step forward, he stopped again.

"Dwayne."

"what's up?"

The two of them were back to back, neither of them turning around.

"Your knees...really don't matter?"

"Hehe." Wade smiled, didn't answer anything, and continued to leave.

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As time went on, the noise in the arena grew louder and louder. Outside the American Airlines Center Arena, traffic control once again had to be implemented.

Barkley, O'Neal and Kenny Smith sat on the commentary desk at the American Airlines Center Arena again. During the conference finals, the three of them were commentating on the Eastern Conference games, so they hadn't watched the Mavericks for a while.

"It's still a familiar atmosphere, Shaq. Perhaps you will feel more familiar with such a scene."

"You're right Charles, this reminds me of 2006." O'Neal said with a solemn expression. He did not expect that one day he would "relive" the finals battle between the Heat and the Mavericks as a commentator. The magical No. 3 who led the Heat out of a tight encirclement is now a veteran.

Before the game started, Carter walked onto the court, lay down on the ground, and kissed the sign with the words "Finals" written on the floor. This old guy finally realized his dream. He dreamed of standing on the highest stage of the NBA.

However, this sensational scene before the game did not alleviate the tense atmosphere of the game in the slightest. When the referee signaled the players on both sides to stand in designated positions and prepare to kick off, O'Neal felt his heart was in his throat.

"Both sides sent out their regular starting lineups today. On the Heat's side, Chalmers and Wade still partnered in the backcourt. Chris Bosh served as the fifth position, while LeBron and Rashard Lewis partnered Frontcourt. The two most critical points in this game for the Heat are whether LeBron can break down Iguodala's defense. Also, whether Wade has the energy to continue fighting with Iguodala!" Although Barkley usually It doesn't look very serious, but when it comes to seriousness, the game reviews given are still very accurate.

If the Heat want to win, they can't count on Ray Allen, who is about to retire, or the aging Battier, or even Bosh, who is in average shape. Wade and James are the key to whether the Heat can win the championship!

"We all know that the Heat completely suppressed the Mavericks during the regular season. They are the only team in the league that has a complete winning record against the Mavericks. What do you think of this result? Shaq." Before the game started , Kenny Smith raised a question that everyone is concerned about.

"I can only say that the regular season is the regular season, but the playoffs are very different!" O'Neal stared at the court, for the rare moment he was not joking.

Results in the regular season cannot explain anything in the playoffs!

Under the shouts of the fans and the heated discussion of the commentators, the referee threw the basketball high into the air and announced that the much-anticipated finals had officially begun! .

Gobert and Bosh compete for the ball, there is no suspense. The French rookie easily pushed the ball away from Bosh's head, and Yiyang caught the basketball. Amid the crazy cheers of the Mavericks fans, he started the first offense of the finals!

Chalmers was ready, while James was ready to make a move, waiting for an opportunity to make up the defense. It seems that Spoelstra still knows very well that it is impossible to guard Yiyang with Chalmers alone.

Yiyang leisurely controlled the ball beyond the three-point line. What he didn't expect was that the Heat seemed to have many more defensive holes than the Spurs!

For example, now, he saw a path leading to the basket between James and Lewis!

Yiyang didn't even try to pick and roll. He dribbled the ball twice and then accelerated and changed direction, easily throwing away Chalmers.

Just as Yiyang was preparing to shoot, his good friend Wade stepped in!

Yiyang smiled, if the finals were really that easy, it would be too boring.

Wade was extremely serious at this time, completely different from the amiable guy just now.

But Yiyang was not afraid of Wade. He paused and then suddenly accelerated, intending to deceive Wade's center of gravity and then change his direction behind his back.

However, the moment Yiyang accelerated, he had completely thrown Wade away! Wade's slow movements couldn't keep up with Yiyang's rhythm!

Yiyang was a little surprised. He didn't expect that he could get through Wade's defense so easily. But Yiyang naturally showed no mercy, and his solid pull-up jump shot helped the Mavericks get the first point of the finals.

After scoring the goal, Yiyang did not celebrate, but looked at Wade in surprise.

Wade deliberately avoided Yiyang's gaze and went to the backcourt to wait for Bosh to serve.

His legs covered with thick protective gear looked so dazzling to Yiyang.

No wonder you didn't answer my question, Dwayne.