Super Lord of the Rings

In the fourth game, Nowitzki and Terry convulsed together, bringing the total score to 2-2.

Wang Jun only scored 21 points due to poor touch. James was trapped in zone defense and scored a triple-double of 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. With the performance of the two of them, it was difficult for the Kings to win and lost by 18 points.

Entering the playoffs, players with strong impact are more effective.

Ray Allen, McGrady, and Peja all played poorly in this series. Terry and Crawford became the Mavericks' important firepower, helping Nowitzki share the pressure.

Before the start of Game 5, a brief MVP awarding ceremony was held at the Kings home court.

Wang Jun won the fourth trophy and delivered a speech. "Now I just want to lead the team to win the fifth game, eliminate the Mavericks as soon as possible, and finally win the championship. The one who wins the championship is the real MVP. Now is not the time to be happy. Please support me. Thank you."

I thought I could easily win the championship, but ended up with a 2-2 draw with the Mavericks. It was impossible for Wang Jun not to feel any pressure at all.

In Game 5, James played badly again and was sleepwalking throughout the game.

The Mavericks used strange tactics to deal with him, letting Kidd focus on defense, while Stephenson and Marion mainly dealt with Wang Jun. What is unexpected is that James was actually guarded by Kidd. Several jump shots missed due to interference. His breakthrough with the ball was always blocked by Kidd.

James had the physical advantage, but Kidd had some tricks, which prevented James from using his back. He forced a breakthrough and was forced to hit someone with the ball twice.

In the whole game, James made 3 of 11 shots, 0 of 3 three-pointers, 2 of 4 free throws, only 8 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and four turnovers.

However, the Kings still won this game. Wang Jun beat Stephenson and Crawford, and Marion double-teamed him and passed the ball. He made 13 of 19 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 6 of 6 free throws. He scored 34 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals.

Wang Jun's several assists were extremely crucial, and 6 of his teammates made three-pointers.

Peja made 3 three-pointers, Curry made 4 three-pointers, and Ray Allen made 5 three-pointers.

After entering the playoffs, Ray Allen has been in poor form, averaging only 8 points per game. In this game, he scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, overwhelming the Mavericks' sixth man Crawford.

The performance of the Mavericks players was also very poor. Nowitzki scored 25 points, Terry scored 20 points, and Marion scored 17 points. No one scored in double figures.

Back home,

Nowitzki shows off his power.

He defeated James in a one-on-one game and scored 17 points in the first quarter. 7 of 11 two-pointers, 1 of 1 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He turned around and shot accurately, and once turned around and dunked with both hands, attracting double-teams and assisting Terry in scoring a three-pointer.

James was also sleepwalking on the offensive end, taking fewer shots and not being decisive in breakthroughs. He did not dare to take action when facing Kidd and passed the ball again and again.

Ask him to guard Nowitzki closely, and he seems to really regard himself as a blue-collar defensive player.

The data of 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. If a role player deserves praise, it would be too bad for James to only have this kind of data.

Wang Jun had 27 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists, and only made 8 of 23 shots. His performance was also very poor.

102 to 113, the Kings lost another game, with a total score of 3 to 3.

After the game, James was severely criticized by the media.

In the first round, some people said that James was more qualified to win the regular season MVP than Wang Jun, but now they have shut up.

This year is like the time when Kobe Bryant won the MVP in 2009. Many James were dissatisfied and thought James was better. As a result, he played in a mess in the finals.

James has failed once or twice at critical moments, and he is not good at fighting tough battles.

No one would think that this is his normal level, it can only be explained from his mentality.

ESPN McBrin commented: "James's psychological problems should have been dealt with when he switched to the Kings, rather than starting to adjust after entering the playoffs and weaknesses showing up. After all, the Kings are Wang Jun's team, and James cannot It easily stole his limelight. Judging from his performance in this series, James is not as good as Wang Jun. He cannot play without the ball at all."

Buckley had a similar view and was more critical. "If James could be a good three-point shooter, the Kings wouldn't have to play Game 7 with the Mavericks. He missed too many good opportunities. Wang Jun was willing to share the ball, but James couldn't beat the 40-year-old Kidd one-on-one. He ended up playing Wang Jun has to take over the game."

ABC radio host Ronald said: "I have never been very fond of James. It's not that he doesn't play well, but that he is too scheming and thinks too much. In the Cavaliers, he was beaten by the Bulls and Lakers and his mental imbalance was iron-clad. In fact, this is not the state that a leader should be in. Now the King is overflowing with talent. As a person without a championship ring, he should strive to win with all his strength. He can't do Jordan well, and even Pippen can't do it well."

After seeing the news, James went crazy at home.

He began to panic. There was too much bad news for him. If he lost to the Mavericks in the tiebreaker, the media would definitely say that he was dragging down the team. Even if he won the tiebreaker, if his statistics were not good, he wouldn't be able to prove himself.

The phone rang. It was Wang Jun. "LeBron, how about having lunch together? Let's play games in the afternoon."

"Playing games? The tiebreaker is tomorrow, why don't we practice?" James said with a wry smile.

"The most important thing now is not to practice, but to relax. See you at Thekichten restaurant later."

Wang Jun only found James, and the two found a private room and ordered Italian specialties.

James said depressedly: "Wang, have you read the news on the Internet? Are you as disappointed as the fans?"

"No, I'm actually glad that the problem occurred in the second round. If it were the finals, you would be under more pressure. I firmly believe that I will win in the tiebreaker."

"Why?"

"Because Nowitzki is definitely more nervous than us now. He wants to prove himself even more. He is older. If he does not win the championship, his chances will become slimmer and slimmer in the future. Also, the Mavericks are afraid that you will return to normal. As long as you are like the regular season Playing normally, there's no way they can beat us."

So, is it really my fault? James groaned inwardly.

"Brother, what are you afraid of? What can't you let go of?" Wang Jun asked with a smile.

James said slowly: "I'm afraid of losing. I've never won. I'm afraid this is a curse."

"Then are you afraid of Kidd? Are you afraid of Stevenson? Are you afraid of Marion? They should be afraid of you. As long as you guard Nowitzki and immediately launch a fast break, can they guard against your breakthrough? I will be responsible for rebounding in the next game, you go on the fast break and take advantage."

James asked quietly: "Have you ever been scared in the playoffs?"

"Of course, I am very nervous every time in the playoffs, but I am more afraid of regretting losing because I don't dare to perform. Therefore, I believe that I am better than others. If I can't do it, others can't do it. If you don't have enough confidence tomorrow , just pass the ball to me, but you must defend well."

"Understood."

"There is no need to conserve energy tomorrow. Don't make Nowitzki feel comfortable. Just keep looking for confrontation."

After dinner, Wang Jun asked James to go to a nearby game arcade to play games. In a shooting game, two people hold machine guns and fire, killing people like crazy. The primitive killing can easily make people excited.

Relax appropriately and it will be easier to perform well when playing ball.

That night, Wang Jun had a good sleep, and James didn't think about basketball. He just wanted to shoot more shots and find his touch during training in the morning.

He didn't guard well in the last game because the confrontation wasn't intense enough, allowing Nowitzki to get the ball easily too many times. In the last scene, he vowed not to be distracted again.

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