The Mavericks attacked, with Finley trying to post up Korver in the low post.

As a result, the Mavericks' home-court traps backfired on themselves this time.

Because when Finley spun to dribble, the basketball didn't bounce back to his hand as he had anticipated.

Korver was therefore fortunate enough to complete a successful one-on-one defense.

Finley, who accidentally dribbled the ball out of bounds, looked frustrated.

In Finley's opinion, having adapted to the playing field in advance, he shouldn't have made such a low-level mistake.

But...

In the face of Korver's almost non-existent defense...

Clearly, Finley had gotten carried away just now.

On the other end, the Heat played a set offense.

This time, Ginobili organized the attack, and Su Feng ran the play.

On the right side, after circling Howard for a while, Su Feng suddenly turned and cut back.

At the same time, O'Neal also pulled out from the inside in time, setting a perfect screen for Su Feng's shooting opportunity.

But on the court...

Because at that moment, Kidd's attention was also drawn to Su Feng's movement, Ginobili, feeling unguarded, hesitated for a tenth of a second and decisively chose to complete the attack himself.

"Fire away, Manu!"

At the top of the arc, about a meter away from the three-point line, Ginobili couldn't help but think of what Su Feng had just said to him...

How could Ginobili, whose heart was already restless, resist?

And on the side, when he saw Ginobili's dashing gunslinger posture...

Honestly.

It's just that Su Feng wasn't as meticulous as he used to be.

Otherwise...

If it were Carter back then...

Su Feng would definitely give him a "Five Thunders" move to show him what a "Songguo Tan Dou Jin'er" (a vigorous and powerful move in martial arts) is!

Swish!

Hey...

You know what...

This Pampas Vulture...

He can actually make it!

On CCTV, as Ginobili made this unreasonable long-range three-pointer, Zhang指导 (Zhāng Zhǐdǎo - a well-known commentator) was instantly embarrassed.

Because just before Ginobili shot, Zhang指导 had just said, "Isn't Ginobili messing around with this shot? Su Feng already has an open opportunity, you have to pass the ball to Su Feng!"

Fortunately...

Yu Jia, who cooperated more and more tacitly with Zhang指导, came to Zhang指导's rescue in time.

"Although Ginobili shot very decisively and made the shot cleanly, he should have passed the ball to Su Feng, who was in a better position, as Zhang指导 said," Yu Jia explained after a pause.

In fact, from a generally rational point of view, Zhang指导 and Yu Jia were both right.

However, for players like Ginobili, if you make him play the game in a conventional way, it will only make him feel restricted.

In Su Feng's previous life, even the "strict disciplinarian" Popovich at most only dared to complain a couple of times about Ginobili's playing style.

And compared to Popovich...

In O'Neal's opinion, Su Feng's usual tolerance of Ginobili was simply the NBA version of...

—Just keep spoiling him!

On the court, it was the Mavericks' turn to attack.

After the Heat made two consecutive three-pointers to start the game, the atmosphere at the American Airlines Center instantly became subdued.

Nowitzki received the ball on the left wing, and Haslem stuck to him tightly.

If some power forwards who only know how to retreat were entangled in this position, passing would definitely be their first choice.

But for Nowitzki, who had maxed out his "Strong Offense" talent...

Who says a "softie" can't face up?

In Su Feng's opinion, those fans and experts who like to criticize Xiao Si Ji (a nickname for Nowitzki) for his "soft playing style" are really ridiculous.

Because throughout the long river of NBA history, how many players like Nowitzki can continuously score for their team from any angle under the tight defense of their opponents?

Does that mean that on the basketball court, you have to finish with a dunk to be considered brutal?

But...

A certain iron-headed憨憨 (hān hān - silly person) who usually always talks about dunking, what else can he do now besides fishing in Toronto?

At the high post, after dribbling past Haslem, Nowitzki took a slow three-step layup into the paint, using his rhythm to finish the shot before O'Neal could help defend.

To avoid accidentally stepping on the traps he had set like Finley just now, Nowitzki held the ball in his arms before entering the three-second zone.

6 to 2.

"Nowitzki's footwork is too flexible, he doesn't look like a seven-footer at all," Yu Jia said with emotion on CCTV.

And on the side, Zhang指导 said, "What Da Zhi (nickname for Wang Zhizhi) lacks compared to Nowitzki is the ability to finish under high-intensity confrontation.

During the Western Conference Finals, Da Zhi also had several one-on-one matchups against Nowitzki on the court.

But from the final results, it's difficult for Da Zhi to continuously attack his opponents like Nowitzki."

In this life, because of Su Feng's and Yao Ming's relationship, Chinese fans are much more rational when looking at other Chinese players in the NBA.

This is the same principle as when the Chinese Olympic delegation wins more gold medals in the future, Chinese sports fans will start shouting, "We don't need so many gold medals, we must also learn to respect the other athletes who participate in the Olympic Games."

In fact, being able to play in the NBA...

In itself, it means that you are one of the best few hundred basketball players in the world.

Therefore, compared to the fans who still unrealistically fantasized that if Wang Zhizhi had arrived at the Mavericks before Nowitzki, would he have achieved more than Nowitzki after Wang Zhizhi returned to China in Su Feng's memory...

You can simply understand it as...

Because of Su Feng, Chinese fans are now more confident and more rational.

Of course...

No matter which era, "Nitian" (defying the heavens) and "Shabao" (sandstorms) will never be lacking.

After all...

If all fans could be as rational as those tall, handsome Qidian readers in Su Feng's memory...

Then why would Chinese basketball have any worries in the future?

On the court, the Heat attacked.

A little hyped, Ginobili directly launched a left-handed "Sam Cassell" at the high post without waiting for a screen, catching Kidd off guard.

And this kind of unheralded shot, like an orgasm without foreplay...

On the court, Kidd was stunned when he saw Ginobili's three-pointer go through the net.

This is Manu Ginobili.

A freak who can stun both his opponents and teammates when he shows off on the court.

And the most amazing thing is...

This is the NBA Finals!

On the side, Su Feng, whose heart was also galloping with ten thousand 草泥马 (cǎonímǎ - alpaca, a euphemism for a vulgar phrase), never expected that his previous encouragement, which was only meant to make Ginobili more decisive on the outside...

Would inexplicably turn on this Pampas Vulture's switch?

On the Mavericks' bench, Davis never expected that the Mavericks' first timeout in Game 3 of the series would be called so early.

American Airlines Center, after the timeout, the Mavericks had possession.

"Slum Jordan" didn't miss the easy scoring opportunity he had when Korver was on the court this time.

On the left wing, Finley hit a turnaround jumper.

9 to 4.

Back on the other end, the Heat had possession.

Ginobili was given extra attention by Kidd as soon as he crossed half court.

Originally, before Game 3, Kidd, who learned that he didn't have to get beaten up again, was secretly happy in his heart.

But who would have thought that Ginobili, who started tonight...

Was also the kind of little妖精 (yāojīng - enchantress, used to describe someone who is attractive and mischievous) who likes to torment people's ankles and knees.

And this...

Made Kidd feel a little uncomfortable.

On the court, facing Kidd's close defense, Ginobili chose not to screen and directly broke through from the middle, not forgetting to gracefully turn his head to the side.

But...

Ginobili might not believe it if you told him.

Even if he didn't deliberately use this no-look pass...

The other players on the court at this time would have no idea where he would pass the ball.

Of course.

Su Feng wasn't included in this group of other players.

Because in the past two years, under the torment of Ginobili's lottery-ticket-like passes...

Su Feng had long been accustomed to preparing to catch the ball at any time when Ginobili broke through.

Look, isn't that...

On the left side of the court, just as the attention of all the players on the court was drawn to Ginobili's agile and elegant figure...

The basketball, which was still in Ginobili's arms the previous second, flew into Su Feng's hands as expected.

However, in terms of the quality of this pass...

At this moment, Su Feng fully felt the feeling that his Raptors teammates had when they received his passes back then.

Because if Su Feng's hands weren't long enough and his speed wasn't fast enough...

Then this ball would have flown straight to the scorer's table.

On the court, after saving the ball with great effort, Su Feng's position was already close to the Logo area.

However...

What made Howard, who had just turned around and was about to continue to entangle Su Feng, collapse was...

Even in this position...

It was also Su Feng's attack range.

Caliber is truth, range is king.

Although Su Feng delayed some time in order to adjust his shooting rhythm.

But facing this hard-won open opportunity, Su Feng couldn't bear to miss it.

So...

Push off the ground, hang in the air, flick the wrist.

Under the stunned gaze of nearly 20,000 fans at the American Airlines Center...

Tonight...

Water splashed.

Waves surged.

Swish!

"I knew you could shoot from that distance, so I deliberately passed the ball a little further just now," Ginobili said with a smile, patting Su Feng's back and happily getting an assist while retreating on defense.

Hearing this, after laughing awkwardly, Su Feng said very seriously to Ginobili: "Manu...

Promise me, please don't Su Feng (verb, meaning to pass the buck or shift blame) others, okay?"

Niao ni mm bie lei! (vulgar expression)

If I hadn't noticed that you had no one else to pass to at the time, and that you could only shift the blame to me in order to avoid making a mistake, then maybe I would have really believed your nonsense.

On the court, after his sophistry was exposed by Su Feng on the spot, Ginobili burst out laughing, "That won't do... you're my idol, what's wrong with me learning from you?"

Su Feng: "..."

Honestly.

After "Su Fenging" others for so long, Su Feng never expected that one day in the future, he would be "Su Fenged" by others in the same way.

On the court, the Mavericks' offensive possession.

Because the Mavericks were shot by the Heat for a 4-12 run at the start of the game...

This time, Nowitzki was anxious.

On the right side of the court, Nowitzki, who was exerting too much force, rarely threw an "air ball" when performing his signature "Golden Rooster Independence" move. (Note 1)

Under the basket, Su Feng, who seemed to be trying to screen for O'Neal but was actually trying to run over and have O'Neal screen for himself, was also lucky enough to pick up this gift from Nowitzki.

On the court, the Heat immediately launched a fast break.

In the Mavericks' half of the court, looking at the three of Su Feng, Ginobili, and Korver who were all running down the court at the same time...

Kidd and Howard, who were retreating the fastest, were instantly flustered.

Because...

These three guys are the kind of players who like to shoot wildly.

Taking advantage of Kidd and Howard's attention being drawn to the outside, Su Feng took the opportunity to accelerate and directly broke into the paint.

Bang!

After jumping up with the ball in one hand, Su Feng easily dunked the ball into the basket.

14 to 4.

"O'Neal hasn't even exerted himself much tonight, and the Heat have already gotten off to a dream start," Yu Jia said with emotion on CCTV after Su Feng dunked.

And on the side, Zhang指导 said, "This is the most decisive game the Heat have shot from the outside in this year's Finals.

Including Ginobili and Korver, they all dare to shoot boldly.

And this is the Heat team that we are familiar with."

In front of the TV, if they hadn't heard Zhang指导's criticism of Ginobili a few minutes ago, then maybe the audience would have really believed Zhang指导's nonsense.

In fact, compared to the previous two games...

The Heat's tactics tonight are somewhat unconventional.

If it weren't for the 2-0 lead in the series, Riley definitely wouldn't have agreed to Su Feng's all-in request before the game.

But from the effect...

This kind of Heat team is somewhat terrifying.

Because as Yu Jia said...

For fans who don't know about the various traps buried on the Mavericks' home court floor tonight...

What they saw was a Heat team that had almost beaten the Mavericks to the point where they couldn't lift their heads even before O'Neal had exerted himself.

In the first quarter, the Heat, who were playing more and more easily, continued to attack from the outside.

And under the heavy pressure of trailing 0-2 in the series...

Including Nowitzki, who had performed well before...

The Mavericks players seemed to be suffering from a strange disease like Ariza, where no matter how they shot, they couldn't make it.

Before this year's Finals, especially after the first two games of the Finals, this was a situation that O'Neal had never imagined.

Because before in the Lakers...

As long as his performance was a little bit off, then besides Kobe...

You can't expect him to fantasize that Fisher could stand up and save the world, right?

But after coming to the Heat...

O'Neal discovered...

Even Korver, who seemed weak and vulnerable...

Could make his opponents tremble.

"Phil Jackson, you misled me!"

O'Neal, who was willingly acting as a screen tool for the Heat players on the court in the first quarter, thought angrily in his heart.

And on the court, accompanied by Su Feng's buzzer-beating three-pointer from the left wing before the end of the first quarter...

American Airlines Center.

Cuban, who had even danced enthusiastically with the Mavericks' cheerleaders before the game to cheer for the Mavericks, was now ashen-faced.

43 to 20.

On TNT, Charles Barkley bluntly said, "If there are no miracles in the future, then in my opinion, we can congratulate the Miami Heat in advance."

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Chapter 1 The Beginning
Fa Biao De Wo Niu