The rest is just noise

On the day of the sixth game of the finals, Lu Wuxia was still in a state of "doubtful".

This is a smokescreen that is difficult for opponents to see through.

Because in the past two games, Lu Wuxia was in this state. As a result, he didn't play in one game and played in the other.

So no one knows whether he will play in Game 6.

However, the Celtics players have received the news that Lu Wuxia will not be able to play tonight due to swelling and pain in his right ankle.

Louis woke up early in the morning.

As he gets older, his sleep becomes more and more regular.

Lorraine cooked herself this morning and made some breakfast for her husband.

"Marlena, are you free tonight?"

"Yes, don't you have to play a game tonight?"

"Yes, this is the last game of the season." Louis seemed to predict the outcome in advance, "We will win the championship tonight."

Lorraine smiled and said, "Do you want me to go?"

"Of course, you are my lucky lady. With you here, there will never be any accidents tonight."

"So, will Mike play tonight?"

"Yes, but he is injured and won't be able to play for a long time."

Louis didn't talk much about the game with his wife. He just confirmed that she would come to the venue tonight and then asked someone to arrange seats.

It was still early for the afternoon training, so Louis chose to go back to his home office to prepare.

Tonight, apart from the flawless "Return of the King" scene, the key thing is the performance of other people.

Yao Yueban's performance is the top priority. Louis is preparing to arrange a star-studded lineup at the beginning, trying to break Milicic's defense within a few minutes and establish an advantage for the team.

After that, whether you are using the S.S.O.L.T.S.O.M system to maintain an advantage, or playing positionless basketball to critically attack your opponent, you must make arrangements based on the situation on the court.

Louis went through the possible situations in the game in his mind, and then returned to reality.

He wanted to know what else he needed to prepare.

Turning his eyes, Louis looked at the cabinet, where there was a book and a cigar box.

Those were the books Louis originally gave to Auerbach, and the cigars Auerbach gave him in return.

Is tonight a good time to light a cigar?

Louis didn't know it, but he decided to bring the cigar to the scene.

Then something unexpected happened.

Both Ewing and Bird are going to watch the game, and some old Celtics players are also going to the scene.

Later, Wilson accepted TNT's invitation again and entered the studio as a guest.

Many of Louis' old friends will be present in person. It is like an elegy to the old times. Those who helped create the golden era of the NBA with Louis are gathered together again.

Louis chuckled, as if this was his last dance.

However, this championship does have a certain symbolic meaning to Louis.

If he wins, this will be his first NBA championship after seven years away from the game;

This is also the first championship the Celtics have won since the death of Reed Auerbach;

This is the first NBA championship in fifty years without a black player - if they do it;

It is so special and so precious.

afternoon

After Louis presided over a simple training at the training base, Ginobili asked: "Coach, is Wish really not going to be able to play tonight?"

Louis asked back: "Manu, do you know Wish?"

"I understand quite well."

"Do you think he would give up this game if there was even a slight possibility?" Louis looked around the court and saw that Wu Xia did not participate in training today.

This is also Louis' arrangement.

Only when teammates realize that Lu Wuxia may really not be able to fight will they wake up.

Only when you lose all thoughts and run flawlessly out of the player tunnel will the greatest motivational effect be produced.

In the evening, when Louis stepped onto the team bus, Wuxia appeared wearing protective gear.

At this time, everyone has already agreed that he will not play tonight.

After the Celtics came to Fleet Center, the players went into training and the coaching staff was interviewed.

Unsurprisingly, the media asked about Lu Wuxia's injury and whether he would play tonight.

Bill Laimbeer said: "Wish doesn't feel good, I don't think he's ready."

Louis declined all media interviews.

The media also knew this and just took pictures of Louis from a distance.

During this period, Louis hosted an old fan on behalf of the team.

The opponent was an old man, 85 years old, named Nick Giannis. It was said that he had watched Ed Sadowski C play.

Don’t know him? It doesn’t matter. Louis, who calls himself an expert on NBA history, doesn’t know him either.

"Is he a good player?" Louis asked.

Giannis shook his head and said: "No, he is very average. I once saw him smoking on the bench. He is terrible and has no professionalism. Thank God, he only stayed in Boston for one year."

Louis wasn't even interested in asking what era Safdowski was a player from, because he could guess a rough idea just by thinking about the Celtics' history. After entering the 1950s, Auerbach was in control, except for Heinsohn.

, there should be no core member in the history of the Celtics who likes to smoke, so this person should be a player before the 1950s.

Louis did not continue to talk to Giannis about the history of the NBA. He just asked the other party a question: Why does he still come to watch the game at such an old age? What if he is stimulated?

Giannis said bluntly: "I can't miss the coronation of the last black-free team."

This statement is very racist, but coming from an old white man like him, it makes people feel extremely correct.

Louis smiled and asked: "Do you still have an impression of the last No Black team that won the championship?"

Since he even knew Ed Safdowski, he must have been deeply impressed by the 1958 St. Louis Eagles championship.

As a result, Giannis had no respect for the all-white championship in St. Louis: "That championship is the lowest-valued championship in NBA history. If Russ hadn't been injured, Bob Pettit could only win the championship in his dreams!"

Racism, arrogance, arrogance, double standards...

How should I put it, Louis' prejudice against old white people has deepened.

"Wish you a good time watching the game!"

Louis left.

After that, it’s time to prepare for the game.

From 7 p.m., the audience came in large numbers.

Players from both sides ran out of the home and away tunnels.

ABC commentator Mike Breen emphasized: "We still don't know if Wish will appear."

Ten minutes later, players from both sides were basically warming up on the court.

Only the missing path is flawless.

It seemed that Lu Wuxia's absence was already destined.

The commentators began to discuss the difficulties the Celtics faced when Lu Wuxia was not on the court.

The atmosphere before the game was full of tension and anticipation. The arena was packed with enthusiastic fans, and their cheers and applause echoed throughout the venue.

Even an optimist like Ginobili felt the pressure and tension. Just as the Celtics players were warming up at a normal pace, inspiring cheers suddenly came from the sidelines.

The Green Army players couldn't believe their ears and just looked at the players' tunnel in shock.

Mike Breen shouted excitedly: "Look, someone ran out of the tunnel!"

Everyone on the court looked towards the Celtics tunnel.

Lu Wuxia exudes determination and confidence. He has a smile on his face and determination and perseverance in his eyes. His appearance is like a bolt of lightning piercing the dark night sky, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of his teammates and fans.

The cheers of the audience became more enthusiastic. Lu Wuxia could feel their emotions, which inspired Lu Wuxia and other Celtic players to fight.

Lu Wuxia took firm steps, and every step seemed to release his inner strength. His presence made the entire arena feel a special atmosphere, as if time had frozen.

"Wish is here!"

"He was wearing his appearance uniform and no protective gear!"

"This means that he has a high probability..."

Brin's voice was swallowed up by the almost fanatical cheers and cheers at the scene.

In the glorious history of the Celtics, Lu Wuxia's performance after returning from injury cannot be compared to Havlicek, who played through the Eastern Conference Finals with severe pain from a torn shoulder, nor to Yin Yin, who fought the Knicks with one leg.

Seiya Thomas, but the inspiration he brought to people was no worse than any of them.

When Lu Wuxia ran to his teammates, his eyes were full of determination and will. The fans stood up and cheered for them. At this moment, Louis could feel the flawless leadership and team spirit flowing through the team.

Everyone on the Celtics court was inspired by his courage, and everyone knew they had to do their best tonight for Wish and this city.

Louis said to the players: "No matter what, Wish doesn't want to miss this game. Even if he only plays for one minute, he will fight side by side with you."

The morale of the Celtics players, who were still unsure whether Lu Wuxia would play, suddenly soared.

They were mumbling some words that Louis could no longer hear clearly. The scene was too noisy.

He looked up at the flags and jerseys above the stadium. The stadium full of noise gave him a completely different feeling.