“What? I just got back to Miami and you’re all planning to run away?”

On the morning of the 10th, in Miami, after returning from Dallas with two victories, Su Feng was instantly dumbfounded when he saw Iverson, Carter, and McGrady all planning to slip away on the same day!

Because this was a crucial moment for him to establish his dynasty in the NBA!

You promised that when I ascended the throne, you, my good brothers, would be there to witness me being crowned, right?

So, what this means is...

Our friendship is just plastic?

"Su, you know me. If I didn't have a real emergency, I would definitely choose to stay in Miami and watch you and the Heat achieve a three-peat, and offer you my blessings as soon as possible.

But...

I don't know what's been going on lately, but I keep feeling like my right knee injury has relapsed and I need to go back to Philadelphia to see a doctor." Before leaving, Iverson looked at Su Feng with deep affection, blinking his big eyes that once captivated Pat Krause, and said to Su Feng.

Immediately after, McGrady chimed in, "Su, you know me. As your best brother, after being eliminated this year, I really wanted to stay in Miami and watch you achieve a three-peat all the way. huoshanwenxue

But...

My back has been hurting so much lately that I can't even sleep, so I need to go back to Phoenix and see the Suns' team doctor first."

Su Feng: "..."

Good heavens!

So, your knees and backs have their own smart injury switches?

"Uh... Su, I've always been pretty straightforward, so I'll just say it.

Honestly, I don't really want to stay in Miami and keep watching these Finals.

After all, back in Toronto, you know, for many reasons, I couldn't achieve a three-peat with you.

Therefore...

If you really achieve a three-peat with these guys from the Heat this year, I think the person who will feel the worst will definitely be me."

Compared to Iverson and McGrady's excuses for running away...

This time, Carter's reason actually relieved Su Feng.

But...

"Why aren't you leaving with them?" Turning to look at Kobe, Su Feng asked with a puzzled expression that day.

Upon hearing this, after smiling slightly, Kobe pulled out a slip of paper from his little notebook.

"You still owe me 1375 meals. Why would I leave?" Patting Su Feng on the shoulder, Kobe, who had become increasingly clever recently, laughed.

Su Feng: "..."

Damn it!

So, in your heart, I'm really just a cook?

But for some reason...

At this moment, Su Feng really wanted to cook Kobe a good meal.

"I'm not like them.

Tracy doesn't want to stay in Miami because he thinks you're going to win this year.

So, to avoid being stabbed in the heart by you, choosing to return to Phoenix for closed-door training is his wise choice.

As for Allen...

I believe that at first, he really wanted to congratulate you in person after you won the championship this year.

But the better you and your teammates perform in the Finals, the more it will stimulate him.

Because to this day, among our group of people, his obsession with you is undoubtedly the deepest.

After all, Vince and Tracy have both won championships with you.

As for Vince?

Well...

I think that those words should be his true feelings."

In Su Feng's mansion in Miami, after Iverson, McGrady, and Carter left one after another, Kobe put his arm around Su Feng's shoulder. Because he was worried that someone might not understand, the "psychological master" Kobe decided to personally enlighten him.

"You don't really think I'm angry about this, do you?

Actually, from the very beginning, I didn't think they, with their arrogant personalities, would continue to stay in Miami.

I'm just curious...

You, who always think that second place equals failure, why did you choose to stay in Miami this time?" Looking at Kobe, Su Feng asked curiously.

"I told you, I'm not like them.

This time, I chose to stay in Miami not only because I know I'm about to become your teammate.

And not only because of the relationship between you and me.

But...

I want to know the final result of these Finals." After patting Su Feng on the back, Kobe replied.

Upon hearing this, Su Feng immediately grinned.

Because as expected...

In this league, only Kobe understands him.

"So, what do you want to eat today?"

"Uh... can I have another one of those Italian sausage and roast beef pizzas?"

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On the 12th, after resting for two days in Miami, Game 3 of the Finals between the Heat and the Mavericks officially kicked off at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

Although before Game 3 between the two teams, the online舆论 (yúlùn - public opinion) had overwhelmingly shifted towards the Heat...

But since the Heat could win two consecutive games in Dallas, why shouldn't the Mavericks have a chance to tie the score in Miami?

As a godfather, Davis knew very well that it was precisely at this moment, when they were just one step away from the summit, that people often made mistakes they wouldn't normally make.

Having been fully tempered in the first two games, the resilient Mavericks were far from giving up.

Look at those Heat fans in the stands singing "We Are the Champions" before the game...

At this moment, the more triumphant and arrogant the Miamians were...

In Davis's view, the greater the Mavericks' chances of winning in Game 3 would be.

Because celebrating prematurely in a basketball game when your opponent hasn't given up is never a wise choice.

Davis believed that even Su Feng wouldn't be able to change his teammates' minds with his words, given that they held home-court advantage for three consecutive games and led the series 2-0.

Because the reason why people are people...

Is precisely because human beings always forget the pain once the wound heals.

Moreover, at this time, the more Su Feng tried to persuade his teammates to be cautious, the more likely the Heat would be burdened with the psychological baggage of wanting to win but being afraid to lose.

You must know that in competitive sports, in these final battles, the athletes' mindset is fully capable of influencing or changing the course of a game.

Therefore, if you were to ask Davis when the Mavericks' counterattack in these Finals began...

Then, most likely...

It would be now.

"Alonzo, you should understand why I suggested to the coach that you start tonight, right?" On the Heat's bench, before the game, Su Feng asked Mourning with a serious expression.

"Don't worry, Su, I won't let you down.

Although I'd like to play a few more games before retiring, if possible...

I think no one is looking forward to my retirement game being the next one more than I am." Looking at Su Feng solemnly, after stretching his muscles, Old Mourning pounded his chest and said to Su Feng.

"Rajon, in my eyes, you were born for big moments.

Tonight is your first start in the Finals, and I hope you can let loose and prove my judgment with your strength." On the bench, after confirming Mourning's condition, Su Feng turned to look at Rondo and continued.

Upon hearing this, after pondering for a while, Rondo smiled and said, "Su, you know what? People like you deserve to be the king of the NBA."

In fact, during the past two days of training, Rondo had already noticed the subtle changes in the Heat's team atmosphere.

However...

After noticing that Su Feng's gaze had never changed, Rondo felt that his worries were completely unnecessary.

Because this man...

He was just too稳健 (wěn jiàn - steady/reliable)!

"Udonis, do you know what I admire most about you?" Turning his head again, looking at Haslem, Su Feng suddenly put his arm around his shoulder before preparing to go on the court.

"Su, do you know what I admire most about you?" Looking at Su Feng, Haslem asked rhetorically.

Before Su Feng could answer, Haslem continued, "Su, in my eyes, there can't be a more outstanding leader in the league than you.

I'm very happy to be working with you in Miami.

Without a doubt.

These years working with you will be the most valuable memory of my career."

"I know what you want to say to me, Su.

But it's no longer necessary.

Because as your vanguard, I just need to follow your royal banner forward." Looking at Su Feng, who came up to talk to him, Stackhouse, another starter for the Heat tonight, said.

Now.

The Miami Heat were ready to kill the suspense of these Finals in Game 3.

Admittedly, Davis had successfully predicted the change in mindset within the Heat after leading the series 2-0.

But...

This Miami Heat was not the Toronto Raptors of yesteryear.

Alonzo Mourning.

Udonis Haslem.

Jerry Stackhouse.

Rajon Rondo.

On the court, when he noticed the Heat's starting lineup tonight, Davis subconsciously muttered that things were not looking good.

Although even Su Feng couldn't make every player on the Heat not underestimate their opponents.

However, this Heat, known for its iron discipline, was a team personally trained by the "Devil Coach" Pat Riley.

Compared to O'Neal, who had already secretly opened champagne at home these past two days, Mourning, who was known for his tough style of play, was definitely more trustworthy.

There was no way around it.

Su Feng understood O'Neal too well.

No exaggeration.

Just based on the unparalleled destructive power of O'Neal in his prime...

If this fathead had half the mentality of Jordan, how could he have retired with only four championship rings?

As for Ginobili?

Emmm.

To be honest, as far as this game was concerned...

In Su Feng's view, only by letting him unsheathe his sword in desperate situations could his value be realized.

Because these past two days, among the Heat, Ginobili was the one who had been opening champagne the most joyfully, besides O'Neal.

In addition, choosing Stackhouse to start instead of Kapono in this crucial Game 3 was also because Stackhouse had a better mental fortitude than Kapono.

And Haslem...

As the locker-room leader of that Heat team in Su Feng's memory...

Steady was the best word to describe him.

"Do you know why your dad is called the God of Basketball?" On the VIP seats at the side of the court, before the game started, Kobe suddenly said with a profound sigh as he stroked Su Hao's head.

Upon hearing this...

How could Su Hao, who was only 4 years old at this time, understand what Kobe was about to say next?

"Because he will never make the mistake that humans love to make the most."

Learn from the past to avoid repeating mistakes.

This sentence seemed easy.

But in reality, how many people can actually do it?

But Su Feng and the Heat did it this night.

Do you know why Su Feng usually just advises Riley to reduce the amount of training instead of telling him not to be so strict?

Because it was precisely because of Riley's usual strictness that the Heat wouldn't collapse in such crucial battles.

Do you know why Coach Spo readily accepted Su Feng's proposal to change the starting lineup in this Game 3 before the game?

Because both Coach Spo and Su Feng knew very well how serious the consequences would be if they left any hope of a comeback for the Mavericks and the godfather of basketball, Davis, in this series.

And on the sidelines, as Game 3 began.

O'Neal and Ginobili, who were scheduled to come off the bench tonight, also instantly understood Su Feng's painstaking efforts.

Leading the series 2-0 with three consecutive home games, it seemed that the situation in these Finals had completely turned in favor of the Heat.

But...

Facing the Mavericks, whose offensive ceiling was extremely high and who could unleash a wave of attacks at any time...

If the Heat were to relax even slightly...

Then what awaited them would surely be eternal damnation.

In the first quarter of the game, at the American Airlines Arena, as Su Feng turned on his offensive mode right from the start, Zhang指导 (Zhāng Zhǐdǎo - Coach Zhang), on CCTV, said with a look of emotion, "Wow, Su Feng is trying to completely kill this series tonight!"

Yu Jia, who was next to him, said, "Before the game, we were still worried that the Heat might be complacent, after all, in the world of soccer, AC Milan's comeback against Liverpool in the Champions League final happened just two years ago.

But now it seems that our worries were completely unnecessary.

Because the shots that Su Feng just made clearly showed his determination to end this series!"

Unfortunately.

The goddess of victory still failed to favor the Mavericks this night.

Because...

The Grim Reaper had descended upon the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

Just like Durant in Su Feng's memory, who wouldn't give the Cavaliers and James any chance to come back in those Finals.

For Su Feng, who had experienced the Raptors era...

Regardless of what the future held, this was the best opportunity for him to achieve a three-peat in the NBA.

What bullshit "we'll come back next year?"

Basketball games have no future, only the present!

In the first quarter, Su Feng scored 19 points for the Heat alone.

In the second quarter, before replacing Mourning, O'Neal also put away his pre-game jokes.

In fact...

If you didn't consider the difference in strength between O'Neal and Kobe at the time...

Just in terms of personality...

O'Neal was indeed more suitable to be the second-in-command.

Because compared to Jordan and Kobe...

O'Neal, in Su Feng's view, was still not ruthless enough.

But compared to the fathead in his memory...

In this life, O'Neal's changes had indeed exceeded Su Feng's imagination.

On the court, under the crazy screens of the tool players, Ginobili, who quietly unsheathed from Su Feng's waist, completely disrupted the Mavericks' defense in the second quarter.

In the third quarter, under the leadership of Nowitzki, the Mavericks, who were about to gain momentum, were met with a frantic barrage from Su Feng, who was in great form this night.

And in the latter half of this quarter, Stackhouse, who had not scored a single point before, suddenly stepped up and made 3 consecutive three-pointers on the court.

To be fair.

Just based on Stackhouse's legendary experience in this life...

If the Hall of Fame doesn't have a place for him in the future, then it will be difficult to justify.

In the final quarter, the Mavericks, who fought to the death, continued their pursuit of points.

However, under Ariza's desperate defense, Terry was unable to provide Nowitzki with fire support as he had done in the previous two games.

In this game, Ariza did nothing but盯 (dīng - stare at) Terry, exchanging players with him.

And just as Nowitzki reached his physical limit in the final quarter...

On the court, the Heat's substitutes were all performing like gods.

Just as Ginobili went off to rest, Lou Williams made a超远 (chāo yuǎn - super far) three-pointer after coming on as a substitute.

And when Haslem was forced to leave temporarily due to his fifth foul, the young Iwa also found the joy of matching up against Nowitzki.

Even Hayes, who was given the task of playing center in the face of danger, performed two "198 can also C" plays over Dampier in the final quarter.

In the end, with a score of 108 to 123, the Heat, who successfully took the third game of the Finals in Miami, successfully secured the match point of the Finals after this night.

Throughout the game, Su Feng scored a total of 33 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks for the Heat.

Su Feng didn't score many points in the second half, because as many as 6 players on the Heat scored in double figures in this game.

In addition to Ginobili, who had 19 points and 4 assists, Stackhouse also contributed 16 points.

In addition, O'Neal, Lou Williams, and Iwa scored 15 points, 12 points, and 11 points respectively.

On the Mavericks side, although Nowitzki scored a game-high 39 points for the Mavericks...

However, the Mavericks' bench, which was generally more favored by people before the game...

Was crushed into粉 (fěn - powder) by the Heat's bench, who were always regarded as "CBA teammates," in this game.

After the game, when interviewed, Davis, who never shirked responsibility, took all the blame.

"Our players performed very well tonight, and the execution of our tactics was also excellent, but in terms of on-the-spot adaptability, we lost to the Heat."

However...

For the fans who had seriously watched this game...

They believed that the outcome of this game had been determined from the very beginning.

Because the Heat this night was俨然 (yǎn rán - clearly/distinctly) the most outstanding team in modern basketball history.

Seamless cooperation.

Perfectly coordinated help defense.

Any adjective you can think of to praise a team...

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to apply it to the Heat this night.

And in New York, after this night...

Stern was also感慨 (gǎn kǎi - sigh with emotion)...

That it was a good thing his good brother Su Feng had decided to leave Miami this summer.

Otherwise, with this Heat team, which was so perfect that it had almost no flaws...

Wouldn't it blow his mind in the coming years?

"David, do we need to help the Mavericks?" After the Heat led the Mavericks 3-0, Mark looked at Stern with a pained expression on his face as he looked at the viewership report for these Finals that day.

Upon hearing this, after letting out a long sigh, Stern said, "Let it be, Mark.

This is his (Su Feng's) moment of becoming a god.

If we choose to interfere, it will only damage the league's reputation for nothing.

Moreover, after leaving Miami, he will also be a 30-year-old veteran by next year."

30 years old...

That day, recalling that the young man he had placed high hopes on at the draft was about to enter the twilight of his career...

Stern couldn't help but feel what it meant for time to be unforgiving.

The king.

Will eventually have a closing moment.

Therefore...

Knowing that it would only become more and more difficult for Su Feng to lead his team to the Finals in the future, how could Stern possibly interfere with him this year?

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