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The Heat lost two games in a row in Dallas, ending their two-year playoff streak. Returning to Miami with a 2-0 score, many people are no longer optimistic about the Heat's prospects.

It wasn't until reporters broke the news that Yiyang had injured his ribs that Heat fans finally saw a glimmer of hope. And the whole world also raised questions: How did Yiyang persist in completing the competition that day?

"Are all Chinese people like this? They like to bet on their careers." Looking at Yiyang's injury report, Yao Ming's name immediately flashed in Wade's mind.

"You have the nerve to accuse others?" James looked at Wade's tightly wrapped knees, and both of them couldn't help but smile.

Although doing so does not seem very honorable, James must also admit that Yiyang's injury will be a turning point in this series!

In the last three minutes of the last game, Yiyang didn't know that he was already injured, so he fought hard and fought hard to win. But people's psychology will change. When you know that you are injured, you don't dare to work so hard anymore.

Everyone will be afraid, including Yiyang. As long as he is still a human being and not some super machine secretly sent by China, he will definitely be afraid!

James is gearing up. Whether he can win back this series depends on how Yiyang performs on the court after being injured. There is nothing glorious or dishonorable in competitive sports, the winner takes all. As long as you win, everyone's mouths will be blocked by you!

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Sitting on the plane flying to Miami, Yiyang was really worried about tomorrow's game. Ever since Benjamin showed Yiyang the injury report of Gerald Wallace, Yiyang no longer dared to be so careless about his own injuries.

White clouds kept passing by outside the window, which reminded Yiyang of the conversation he had with Benjamin yesterday.

"There is a person who has a tough style of play, plays hard, has a good defensive attitude, and his offensive talents are slowly showing.

Moreover, he has never suffered a serious injury that made him retire, but after an injury, he was gradually deprived of the right to become a superstar. He still fought hard and risked his life, but the lung injury made him Lost 40% of lung function. Although this injury did not end his career, it gradually destroyed his possibility of becoming a superstar! That's what I'm going to tell you, too. In this world, you are not the only one playing hard. But sometimes, hard work may not necessarily bring good results! "

"You mean, Gerald Wallace!?" Yiyang thought of the playoff battle between the Mavericks and the Trail Blazers in the first year of his career. In that series, apart from Roy's final "solo dance", Gerald Wallace left the deepest impression on Yiyang.

As Benjamin said, that guy has a tough style and plays very hard. But Yiyang deeply remembered the helpless look in his eyes.

Yiyang knew a little about Wallace's story. The guy with the dreadlocks had been improving almost every year, just like himself, making rapid progress. When a superstar has begun to slowly mature and is already familiar with both offense and defense, that horrific injury happened.

On January 28, 2009, during the game between the Lakers and Bobcats, Wallace suffered a vicious elbow from Bynum. He broke his ribs and the ribs penetrated into his lungs. After the operation, Wallace's lungs lost 40% of their function, but in order to allow the team to enter the playoffs, he returned to the court after only 10 days and continued to play. When it comes to fighting, this guy can fight better than Yiyang.

Then it can be seen that his offense has slowly declined, and he can only rely on more aggressive fighting and a more desperate attitude to gain a place in the league. The results of it? The Bobcats did not thank him, but traded Wallace, who had lost his superstar aura, to Portland for a first-round pick... In the end, that team was tragic and suffering from injuries. The withering team also sent away the last glory of Roy and Wallace.

He is always improving! If he hadn't been injured, he would have continued to improve.

After the operation, Wallace quickly reached a bottleneck and could never reach the top. Although Wallace was still able to score 18+10 and become an All-Star in 2010, everyone knows that he should have been more than that! And that year was also Wallace's last glory. His momentum was like a taut string that suddenly broke.

This season, Gerald Wallace is playing under Stevens, Yiyang’s mentor. But even Stevens couldn't save Wallace's career. He averaged 24.4 minutes per game and only contributed 5.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals. There has long been no relationship between Gerald Wallace and the superstar...

Thinking of this, Yiyang couldn't help but touch his ribs, which were still wrapped with elastic bandages. Fortunately, the strength of Chalmers who elbowed Yiyang was not that terrifying. If the person who elbowed him was James or Bosh, Yiyang really couldn't imagine what the result would be.

Now, his ribs are very fragile. But you must not rush to the basket desperately like in the last game.

At that time, Yiyang just wanted to win, so he didn't worry too much. And he didn't know the status of his injury at the time, but he just felt that there was pain in his ribs.

Yiyang doesn't want to be the next Gerald Wallace. He has just won his second MVP trophy. He doesn't want to be a flash in the pan, and he doesn't want this series to be his last glory.

Yiyang will definitely participate in the competition. If he doesn't play, the Mavericks' combat effectiveness will inevitably drop sharply. When a team loses its star player, the impact is obvious.

But in the next few games, Yiyang must change his style of play. Just like Kobe began to attack more and more with his back, since he can't resist injuries, he should change himself to adapt to injuries.

"Everyone, fasten your seat belts again, the plane is about to land!" After Carlisle reminded him, Yiyang couldn't help but look out the window of the plane.

Is Miami already here? If possible, Yiyang really hopes to end the entire series right here!

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As soon as they walked out of the airport, the Mavericks players were frantically followed by the media. At this time, what reporters are most concerned about is undoubtedly Yiyang's injury situation.

"Also, do you have to wear protective gear even when you are not playing basketball? Is the injury very serious?"

"We heard that your injury diagnosis was a cracked fifth rib. Is that true?"

"Is Chalmers' two-game suspension justified? Will your injury affect the game?"

Eighty percent of the reporters present put their microphones to Yiyang's mouth. The "protective line" created by airport security was broken through by reporters, and Yiyang was surrounded. It seems that if they don't say something, they won't let Yiyang leave easily.

Yiyang looked around, and the protective gear fixed on his shoulders was clearly visible. It seems that his injury is no longer a secret.

"Injuries will not affect our game plan. I know that the game in Miami will not be easy. But... we will continue to win!" Yiyang's eyes were firm and he didn't look like he was joking!

The reporters were in an uproar. This guy was already injured, but he still spoke so loudly?

"Hmph, you've blown your reputation to the sky!"

"Tch, just wait and LeBron will take care of you!"

"What arrogance! Does he think he's won the series?"

Many local reporters in Miami were very dissatisfied with Yiyang's answer. You guy has been covered so tightly that you still dare to speak out!

I'm hurt anyway, so let's say some humble words. The results of it? He actually said without blushing that he could still win! How shameless!

So that night, the entire Miami news circle exploded.

After returning to the hotel after training, Yiyang took out his cell phone and looked at it casually. Almost all the media in Miami were attacking him indiscriminately.

He even publicly cursed in the media: "I can only be carried out of Miami!"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what a grand occasion!" Gobert, who lived in the same room as Yiyang, shook his head. Yiyang's attention in Miami this time has even surpassed that of LeBron James.

"It seems that I have become the public enemy of Miami people." Yiyang looked at the news and was not sad. Instead, he smiled.

"Are you so happy after becoming a public enemy?" Seeing the news of "criticizing" Yiyang all over the mobile phone screen, even Gobert felt a little uncomfortable.

"You know Rudy, it has always been an honor for me to be a thorn in the side of the opponent's fans! Let them hate me as much as they want, and I will use victory to make them hate me even more. Get some rest early Rudy, tomorrow, we will Received a 'warm reception'!"

The Frenchman shook his head, why did he follow such a... such a boss who made people look forward to him at all times.

Good night Miami, tonight will be the last peaceful night in this coastal city...