Fact proves that as a head coach who has won five championship rings, "Zen Master" Jackson's art of managing people is still effective.

In the Lakers' locker room, although they were cursing O'Neal and Kobe in their hearts the second before, the next second, when Jackson adjusted his emotions...

He quickly found a way to get "OK" to play together.

That is:

Since there are already internal conflicts, why not shift the focus externally?

Oh, almighty Shaq, you're not planning to let that damn Su win the championship for two consecutive years, are you?

Just think about it...

If Su Feng successfully leads the team to defend the title this year, then from now on, when people rank you, he will always be above you!

And being swept in the Finals three times in your career...

When you retire in the future, do you think (note 1) your ranking will be high?

Also...

Kobe, I know you have a good personal relationship with Su Feng.

But, if you are swept by your best friend in the Finals for two consecutive times, do you think you can still hold your head high when you face him in the future?

Tsk tsk...

Kobe, I remember you once told me that Su Feng likes to show off in front of you, right?

Then think about it carefully, the next time you two meet, the scene of him standing in front of you triumphantly.

Huh?

Can't stand it, right?

That's right if you can't stand it!

"We can't lose! We must not lose!"

In the Lakers' locker room, after Jackson successfully used Su Feng to attract O'Neal and Kobe's attention, the "OK" combination, which was originally in a state of self-isolation, quickly reached a consensus.

"Kobe, I need your help!"

Looking back at Kobe, O'Neal, who wanted to beat Kobe up in the first half, was as gentle as he could be at this moment.

Hearing this, Kobe nodded and responded without hesitation: "Shaq! The game isn't over yet, we can't give up."

Whew————!

On the side, Jackson, feeling that hope had returned once again, took a deep breath and smiled with forced composure: "I think now is the time for us to discuss our tactics for the second half of the game."

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Ah...

Ah-choo!

After the halftime break, as soon as he returned to the court, Su Feng felt that someone was cursing him behind his back tonight.

Fortunately, he, Su Feng, has never been one to hold grudges.

Therefore, even if someone says bad things about him behind his back, he generally doesn't care too much.

On the court, because the Raptors were already leading by 16 points, in order to further expand their advantage, like in the previous two games, the Raptors continued to use their usual "lowering Shaq's health bar" strategy.

However, unlike the previous two games, at the beginning of the third quarter, just as the Raptors' inside players were all prepared to give O'Neal a fatal blow...

In the Lakers' offensive possession, O'Neal unexpectedly ran to the high post to screen for Kobe.

And although, this looked like a normal tactical arrangement...

Su Feng, who has always had a keen sense, sensed something was wrong.

Because normally, with the Lakers far behind, they should rely on their strongest offensive point, O'Neal, to attack.

But...

Obviously, at the beginning of the third quarter, the Lakers' main offensive point was Kobe.

At this time, on CCTV, Director Zhang also complained: "Kobe's touch is so bad tonight, does the Lakers still want to arrange for him to continue playing? Jackson's tactical arrangement tonight is problematic."

On the side, Director Sun joked: "What if this isn't the head coach's arrangement? Maybe Kobe just wants to prove himself."

So now the question is.

Is it that Kobe has found his iron essence on this night, wanting to be iron to the end on this night.

Or is Jackson doing it on purpose?

On the court, after just a glance with Kobe, Su Feng already knew the answer.

Bang, swish——!

Under O'Neal's screen, Kobe, who successfully cut into the Raptors' inside lane, scored two points for the Lakers with an elegant waltz-like step layup.

No exaggeration, although people generally think that Su Feng is stronger than Kobe now, but just this kind of smooth feeling of Kobe's playing...

Even Su Feng can't compare with it.

"Interesting."

On the court, looking at the OK duo encouraging each other by bumping fists during the retreat...

Su Feng knew very well that tonight, what the Raptors were about to face was no longer the Lakers of the previous two games.

But...

The greatest inside-outside duo in NBA history.

Center, Shaquille O'Neal.

Shooting guard, Kobe Bryant.

And originally, John Davis, who was chatting and laughing with Rivers and D'Antoni, also became serious immediately after exchanging glances with Su Feng.

In fact, in the first two games of the Finals, Davis and Su Feng were very clear that the reason they were able to comprehensively suppress the Lakers was because they successfully split up the OK combination.

It seemed that O'Neal and Kobe had a lot of cooperation in the game.

But in reality, they didn't fully utilize the advantages of their combination.

And now...

Although I don't know what magic Jackson cast on these two people, such an "OK" combination, even the Raptors, must give them enough respect.

So, with only one minute into the third quarter, Davis summoned Carter from the bench.

Go!

The right arm of Maple's Gundam!

It's time to prove that you are the second-in-command of this Raptors team!

On the court, Nash is down, Carter is up, and McGrady swings to point guard.

And now, on the Lakers' bench, "Zen Master" really wanted to call the police.

Because...

When you're playing Dou Dizhu (a Chinese card game), have you ever encountered a situation where the opponent throws a royal flush first, then another royal flush, and then they still have a royal flush?

This isn't freaking playing Dou Dizhu!

This is simply cheating!

No way...

Even if OK unified their beliefs in the third quarter, but because the hole they dug for themselves in the first half was too big, coupled with the Raptors' endless follow-up moves, Kobe and O'Neal still failed to create a miracle on this night.

In the end, after the Lakers chased the score for 24 minutes, the Raptors laughed to the end with a score of 110 to 103, leading the Lakers 3-0 in the Finals.

Kobe, who performed poorly in the first half, played his best half of the series in the second half.

In the whole game, Kobe made 11 of 26 shots, including 3 of 8 three-pointers, and 8 of 9 free throws, scoring 33 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.

O'Neal made 13 of 23 shots and 10 of 22 free throws, scoring 36 points and 15 rebounds.

The "OK" combination scored 69 points together but failed to help the Lakers win. At the Staples Center, God knows how uncomfortable the Lakers fans were on this night.

On the Raptors side, Su Feng continued his steady performance.

In the whole game, he made 11 of 22 shots, including 4 of 9 three-pointers, and 7 of 8 free throws, also scoring 33 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals like Kobe.

However, unlike Kobe, in terms of statistics, Su Feng also had 2 blocks (both blocking Kobe).

In addition, Su Feng's 4 turnovers were also one less than Kobe's 5 turnovers.

Therefore, if you look at it this way...

It seems that the Raptors really won because Su Feng blocked Kobe those two times and had one less turnover.

After the game, the Lakers supporters were completely disheartened.

Because in the NBA playoffs, no team has ever completed a comeback after being 0-3 behind, so, online, after the first three games, the only hope of many Lakers fans was that the Lakers could win one game against the Raptors, so as to avoid being swept for two consecutive years.

At the press conference, Su Feng became the protagonist.

Because if the Raptors can successfully defend the title this year, then Su Feng will almost 100% become the Finals MVP for two consecutive years.

Considering Su Feng's age of 22...

Many reporters even started asking him when interviewing him, whether he had considered his plans after establishing a dynasty in the NBA before the age of 23.

To this, Su Feng's answer was also very straightforward.

That is, given the current situation of the Raptors is not optimistic, so he refused to discuss future things.

Hearing this, at the press conference, the reporters felt that Su Feng seemed to have changed into a different person.

Because he was the one who announced to the world before the Finals that the Raptors would sweep the Lakers 4-0!

But...

After leading 3-0, you've become humble and cautious instead?

Are you freaking having a split personality?

After being messed up by Su Feng, the reporters had to hope that Davis could talk about some dry goods.

But...

"Well... I think what Su said makes a lot of sense.

I also think it's too early to discuss the future, because the leading advantage we have achieved is not enough to guarantee that we can laugh to the end." Looking at these naive reporters, Davis said calmly.

Reporters: "..."

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On the 15th, after resting for a day, before the fourth game between the Lakers and the Raptors began, the O'Brien Cup, which symbolizes the highest team honor in the NBA, had been transported to Los Angeles.

President David Stern also came to the scene, and the staff even rehearsed in advance.

Although after Game 3, Su Feng and Davis, the master and apprentice, unanimously believed that the Raptors' advantage was not great, in fact, no one in the public would believe what they said.

Heh...

If you Raptors are so unconfident, then the pile of championship T-shirts you brought to Los Angeles can't be prepared for the Lakers, right?

I have to say, there are still many sensible people.

However, Su Feng and Davis's remarks after Game 3 were not that they wanted to deliberately fool people.

It was because, after Game 3, Su Feng and Davis believed that the Lakers still had the strength to fight the Raptors.

Moreover, in the probability theory that Su Feng and Davis learned, a 99% probability is no different from zero.

Therefore, what's wrong with being steady and a points-grubber?

Could it be that being overturned after leading 3-0 is fun?

Think about Istanbul a few years later, and then think about the giants who will be overturned by Super Deportivo in the Champions League in a few years...

In short, Su Feng will never take this series lightly until everything is settled.

Especially in the case of the increasingly out-of-control future...

Knowing that if he doesn't play well now, he can only wait to cry in the future, how could Su Feng do such a silly thing to set up a flag for himself?

Of course, the 4-0 mentioned before the game is an exception.

Because that wave was purely Su Feng trying to mess with O'Neal's mentality.

The camera returns to the Staples Center.

Speaking of which, in Su Feng's cheering squad tonight, in addition to Iverson, Little Yao, and James, the long-lost Britney also appeared on the sidelines.

And now, the American Maple haters in front of the TV have stopped crying.

Because originally...

The news of Su Feng and Britney's recent breakup was quite lively...

Therefore, in the eyes of these American Maple haters, even if that damn Chinese person dominated the NBA, he was just a pitiful worm who had lost his love.

However...

Now, after seeing the scene of their national goddess, whom they wank to every day, snuggling in Su Feng's arms...

These American old white men have completely lost confidence in this world.

Look, a grain of dust of the times is like a Maple's Himalayan mountain, pressing on the shoulders of every American Maple hater.

Ah, America!

Ah, NBA!

Ah, our goddess!

Ah, what exactly is wrong with this world?

Of course, compared to this group of American Maple haters, the ones who feel the pressure even more tonight are the Lakers players.

After all, the American Maple haters, at most, are just jealous of Su Feng.

But they...

Are the actual victims of this Finals.

In fact, even players with strong willpower like Kobe and O'Neal almost didn't recover after Game 3.

But, life has to go on.

Therefore...

Kill!

Kill!

Kill!

Damn Su Feng!

On the court, at the beginning of Game 4, O'Neal showed his drug-like state.

Forced into a corner, he stirred up a storm in the Raptors' inside lane, resisting Big Ben's hand knife and Little O'Neal's pull.

Beep——!

The ball goes in, the whistle blows, and there's a free throw.

At the Staples Center, after O'Neal's domineering opening attack went in, even Smith, the number one die-hard Raptors fan, said during the commentary: "Feel the anger of the shark, mortals!"

To be reasonable, with O'Neal's unparalleled crushing force...

Su Feng is really worried about Little Yao next season.

But so be it...

As the saying goes, being beaten can make people grow quickly.

How could he, Su Feng, not have been beaten by Kobe all the way back then?

Swish——!

On the court, after O'Neal made the free throw, 0-3.

It's the Raptors' turn to attack.

Kobe, with fire in his eyes tonight, seemed to want to chew Su Feng to pieces when defending.

And after feeling Kobe's love-elbow, even a tough guy like Su Feng couldn't take it.

Because even though he wouldn't really get injured due to the "injury exemption"...

But Su Feng, he would feel pain!

Fortunately, as Su Feng, who inherited the glorious tradition of assassin from the tough guy Malone, is not the kind of iron fool who only knows how to be beaten.

On the wing, after receiving the pass from Nash, soon, Su Feng told Kobe with practical actions...

Bro, not only are my palms bigger than yours, my arms are longer.

And, my elbows are also thicker than yours!

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Watch carefully, my dear juniors, especially that LeBron...

This is what you call an emperor-style single!

On the court, after rushing into the Lakers' inside lane at lightning speed...

Facing O'Neal, Su Feng, high above, at this moment, was like an emperor, looking down on all living beings.

And what's even more amazing is that just as O'Neal was preparing to greet Su Feng with his big palm...

Unlike ordinary layups...

Su Feng's layup was a single-handed one.

On the Lakers' bench, Phil Jackson was no stranger to such a scene.

Because during Michael Jordan's peak, the basketball superstar's favorite thing to do was to throw himself into the sky first, and then grab the basketball with one hand to tease the defenders.

Beep————!

The ball goes in, the whistle blows, and there's a free throw.

At this moment, the Staples Center was as quiet as it could be.

And the next moment...

Listen to the dragon's roar.

Bang, bang, bang!

On the court, after Su Feng hammered his chest three times in a row, his roar, accompanied by the TV broadcast, spread all over the world in an instant.

And on TNT, Kenny Smith paused and then sighed: "Feel the anger from the gods, mortals!"

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ps: Note 1: Jiao De (脚着), a local dialect, means to think.

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