blogombal Chapter 164
Chapter 164
Although the Lakers and Celtics are known as a pair of "fateful wrongdoers" in NBA history, the Green Shirts undoubtedly occupy absolute dominance from the historical results of the two teams.
Prior to 1986, the Lakers and Celtics met in the Finals 8 times.
The final result is all the Lakers hate.
From the Jerry West and Elgin Baylor era in antiquity, to the later Chamberlain and Russell confrontation, the Lakers have never been Celtics' opponents.
Now, this season is playing the 9th Lake Kai battle in history.
After 6 battles and battles, the Lakers led by Zhou Chen and the Celtics led by Larry Bird came to the final seven-game battle.
Regardless of the final outcome, the side that wins the title will make history.
If the Celtics win the championship, they will create the NBA's first "three-in-a-row" dynasty in nearly 20 years.
The last time the NBA had at least three consecutive championships dates back to the eight-game winning streak under Bill Russell's Green Shirts.
If the Lakers win the championship, then they will also make history and become the first team in history to win the championship as a black eight.
But the bigger spell for them is the embarrassing record of all missed shots against Celtics in their first eight Finals.
The match was played at home in Boston.
For the Celts, it's the right time, the right place, and the right people.
Before the game, the fanatical fan atmosphere at North Shore Garden Arena already showed how confident they were for this game.
Bostonians had prepared their celebratory streamers early on and waited for the moment when the home team would finally hold the cup.
Because there is a famous saying in the NBA - "The Celtics never lose Game 7".
This is the persistence of the iron-blooded Green Army that has been passed down from the Russell era.
A bus drove into the arena at North Shore Gardens, and the Lakers players stepped out of the car in order.
Zhou Chen is wearing a suit and headphones, and his straight figure is like a male model.
The headphones play classic Mozart tunes to ease the tension before the war.
In the locker room, the Lakers players had slightly serious expressions.
Everyone was quietly changing their clothes, and the atmosphere throughout the room was terrifyingly quiet.
Without the atmosphere of laughter and scolding in the past, Zhou Chen was really a little unused to it for a while.
At this time, "God Operator" Pat Riley suddenly walked in from outside.
Having led the Lakers through two Finals, he is still very relaxed at the moment, and he greets the players easily after coming in.
"It's going to be tough, but I'm sure we're well prepared!"
"Young men, I hope that many years later, when you look back on today, you can have no regrets!"
"Think about it, what are you training hard day and night for?"
"The championship trophy is in front of us, why can't we finally lift it?"
"Come on, lads, do your best, no regrets!"
After Riley's impassioned locker room speech, the Lakers players returned to their former demeanor.
After giving each other high fives, they walked out of the dressing room and onto the players' tunnel to get ready to play.
When Zhou Chen passed by Riley's side and gave him a high five, he who was usually quite stern, suddenly showed a rare warm smile.
Riley patted Zhou Chen's back and said, "Trust me, Zhou Chen, tonight is your stage!"
Then, he actually took out a small bottle of wine from his pocket and toasted with Zhou Chen!
Zhou Chen drank the wine in his hand and said confidently: "I will bring the championship trophy back to Los Angeles!" "
The Lakers have come all the way this season, how difficult it is, I'm afraid only Zhou Chen knows in his heart.
It's already the last step, what's the reason not to give it all?
The trophy was right in front of him, and he had to consider whether it was the only chance he had in his life.
"Second place is the biggest loser."
"No one will remember second place."
In competitive sports, the one who laughs last is the real winner, and the biggest loser is always the second place!
Zhou Chen didn't want to leave regrets in his career.
This time, he is going to give everything he has and give it his all.
The atmosphere at North Shore Garden Arena was a bit oppressive, but it still couldn't stop the enthusiasm of the fans.
The starting line-ups sent by both sides today are as usual.
With the referee on duty in the finals throwing the ball as usual, this final showdown that has been brewing for a long time has officially begun!