On June 1st, the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, successfully met the Warriors in the NBA Finals.
This was also the fourth episode in the continuous drama of the Warriors–Cavaliers rivalry.
The Warriors and Cavaliers met on basketball's highest stage for four consecutive years.
James displayed an extreme individual heroic performance throughout the entire playoffs.
He was even called "Thanos James" by everyone!
On the Warriors' side, they had just overcome the Houston Rockets' "magic ball" and infinite-switching defense system to finally reach the NBA Finals.
"Kai, how many games do you think the Cavaliers will win in the end?"
At Duke University's indoor basketball court, Grayson Allen, who had just finished an internal training session, was watching the game with Kai Chen.
The Golden State Warriors were undoubtedly the most-watched team this season.
Even though LeBron James, like a god descending from heaven, led the moderately talented Cavaliers into the NBA Finals during this playoff run, they were still not favored by fans.
Before the NBA Finals began, media and fans all over the world were betting on how many games James' Cavaliers could win against the Cosmic Warriors.
"To be honest, I'm very optimistic about the Cleveland Cavaliers!"
Grayson Allen didn't wait for Kai Chen's answer and immediately stated, "I think they will eliminate the Golden State Warriors under LeBron's leadership!"
"LeBron is strong, but they won't win the championship."
Kai Chen glanced at Grayson Allen and said calmly.
"The Cavaliers can't possibly lose to the Warriors, Kai. Want to bet on something?"
Grayson Allen was quite confident about the NBA Finals trophy's destination:
"If the Cleveland Cavaliers win this year's championship, you have your girlfriend introduce a few supermodels to me."
"If the Golden State Warriors win the championship, then our bet never happened."
"What?!"
Hearing Grayson Allen's words, Kai Chen had a look of utter bewilderment.
"It's happily decided just like that!"
Before Kai Chen could react, Grayson Allen patted him and said, "Hurry up and watch, NBA Finals Game 1 has already begun!"
Oracle Arena, Golden State!
The first game of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cavaliers officially began!
From the very beginning of the game, the two teams displayed different paces.
The Cavaliers tried their best to slow down the pace, reduce turnovers, and grind out the game with the Warriors.
The Warriors, on the other hand, pursued quick transitions and tried to drag the Cavaliers into the vast ocean of Oracle Arena.
The game process was full of tension; Jr Smith of the Cavaliers made a sliding tackle motion against Klay.
On the Warriors' side, Green responded to James with a "blindfold" defense.
At the end of the first quarter, James was 4-for-4 from the field, scoring 12 points and 3 assists, while Curry was 4-for-5, scoring 11 points and 3 assists.
The performance of both teams' aces was evenly matched, and it's worth mentioning that before halftime, Curry hit a super-long buzzer-beater three-pointer, and the two teams were tied at 56–56, heading into the second half.
In the second half, the Warriors tried to unleash their surging third quarter to blow out the game in one wave.
But the Cavaliers stubbornly held on to their last breath.
When a game is mixed with individual heroism, intellectual chess, and glaring holes, no matter who wins or loses, at least the 47 minutes and 55.3 seconds are incredibly exciting.
However, this romantic script ended with an unimaginably absurd conclusion.
George Hill made one of two free throws at a critical moment, and Jr Smith bravely grabbed the offensive rebound, dribbling the ball to the three-point line, but choked and forgot to shoot the ball.
Subsequently, the Cavaliers squandered the game in the ensuing overtime.
After the game, the top trending search was: "How much sorrow can one have, Jr rebounds but doesn't shoot."
Ultimately, the Warriors won the opening game of the NBA Finals 124–114.
James scored a record-breaking 51 points, but they were only one Hill free throw or one normal Jr Smith shot away from victory.
"Fuck!!"
"Jr, what the hell were you thinking?"
In the dormitory, Grayson Allen cursed angrily at the live broadcast on the TV.
"Hahaha."
Seeing Grayson Allen's exasperated look, Kai Chen couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Grayson, although I really want to set you up with a supermodel girlfriend, but…"
Kai Chen pointed at Jr Smith on the TV and said playfully to Grayson Allen.
"Shit!"
"Idiot Jr!"
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Two days later, NBA Finals Game 2 arrived again!
If NBA Finals Game 1 was LeBron James' record-breaking night, then Game 2 was Curry's best response to James and the Cavaliers.
The Warriors' fluid offense played out like crashing waves.
The Cavaliers' "Wall of Sighs" was utterly shattered.
In NBA Finals Game 2, the Warriors completed a resounding 122–103 victory, changing the series score to 2–0.
It could be said that the Cavaliers were now pushed to the brink.
After this game, some fans and scouts turned their attention to the Chicago Combine!
This is what people call the "rookie physical testing"!
A group of rookies, including Ayton, Trae Young, Bagley, and Kai Chen, gathered here!
"Kai, are you nervous!?"
Waiting by the sidelines for the staff to call them, Grayson Allen chatted with Kai Chen.
"So many general managers from the lottery teams are here today, my heart is pounding non-stop."
Kai Chen smiled. "What's there to be nervous about?"
As the two chatted and laughed, Trae Young first found Kai Chen and greeted him.
"Kai, we meet again!"
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Trae Young joked, "I didn't expect you guys to become the final champions; it seems our loss wasn't unfair."
"Haha!"
Hearing this, Kai Chen said half-jokingly, "You know, you almost ruined our championship."
"You know, that was nearly a 20-point deficit."
"That's right, Kai saved Duke University!"
Jalen Jackson and Alexander also joined the discussion.
"To be honest, if we had Kai, we would also lift the championship trophy."
Facing everyone's praise, Kai Chen just smiled faintly and didn't take it too seriously.
The cornerstone of the Hawks' rise, the Grizzlies' defensive anchor, the new king of the Thunder, Alexander.
Looking at the few people in front of him, Kai Chen's mind was filled with a group of talented young people who would stir up huge waves in the NBA in the future!
"A bunch of clowns!"
On the other side, Deandre Ayton, seeing the laughter from Kai Chen's group, couldn't help but retort.
"It's just that Duke University got lucky and didn't run into me earlier!"
"If they had met me earlier, I would have personally sent them home!"
"Next up, Kai Chen from Duke University!!"
Just then, the staff member on the sidelines called Kai Chen's name.
His physical testing was about to begin!
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