Champion Creed
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597: 213: Advantage in Salt Lake City (Seeking monthly passes!) 597: 213: Advantage in Salt Lake City (Seeking monthly passes!) Roger, amidst a chorus of boos from the entire stadium, faced immense pressure as he made both free throws, and turned around early to celebrate victory towards Reggie Miller’s direction.

The basketball prodigy from San Fernando Valley, Gilbert Arenas, felt like he had pushed open the gates to a new world.

What if combining premature celebrations with three-point buzzer-beaters could be a thing?

At that moment, O’Neal’s expression and actions were just like those of the Pacers fans in the stands.

He stared at Roger in disbelief, unable to believe everything Roger had accomplished at the last minute.

Drawing the double team, he calmly passed the ball to Stevie Smith, who hit the three-pointer.

Even after being shoved away by a clear foul from Reggie Miller, he still managed to catch up to the target and complete the block.

Then, at the most critical moment of the series, under the deafening noise of tens of thousands of spectators, he made both free throws with ease.

If any one of those things had gone wrong, the Hawks would have been plunged into great peril.

But Roger carried it all, making no mistakes.

As O’Neal watched Roger kill the game with his free throws, he suddenly remembered something.

That damn Bill Walton better not be talking about me again…

No sooner had Shaq thought this than Bill Walton’s voice immediately came out from the TV.

“This is what a true superstar is!

40+ points and 10 assists, I’ve always said that Roger would soon do it for the fourth time.

See, isn’t it faster than anyone expected?

His free throws also show why he’s won three FMVP trophies.

If it’s that center who thinks Roger doesn’t deserve the FMVP, don’t expect him to make any of those!”

Although Walton’s commentary wasn’t about Shaq’s game, he still mentioned him in every sentence, evidencing Bill Walton’s deep-set love for Shaq.

O’Neal cursed loudly, Damn it, you can’t commentate a game without me, can you?

The Pacers still had time, but Bird no longer had any timeouts left.

This time, Roger really made the Pacers experience what it felt like to be drowned.

The fans in Indianapolis knew that the tide had turned.

Roger personally shut down Reggie Miller, then personally drove the final dagger into his chest.

This was the punishment of a god upon mortals.

On the Hawks bench, everyone had already jumped up, excitedly waiting for the game time to run out.

After a brief slump, Reggie Miller immediately reverted to his usual self: “Hurry up, start the ball!”

He wasn’t ready to give up just yet.

Dale Davis quickly passed the ball to Reggie Miller, who wanted to rush through the half court for a quick three-pointer.

But due to his impatience, as soon as Reggie Miller crossed the mid-court line, Pippen snatched the ball from his hands.

With that steal, he didn’t even leave the Pacers a chance to create a miracle.

The moment he completed the steal, the Pacers players completely gave up on the game.

They didn’t press up, nor did they commit a tactical foul.

Because none of that mattered anymore.

Pippen placed the ball on the floor, then sprawled out in a star shape.

Steve Smith covered his face with both hands, unable to believe he was heading to the finals.

The players on the bench had already embraced each other.

And Roger?

He just pointed to his “Shaq’s Blood” colored sneakers, then gestured four fingers at the camera, meaning, “Hey Shaq, I’m going for my fourth one!”

The electronic buzzer sounded, officially bringing the hotly anticipated Eastern Conference Game 6 to a close.

The final score was 98 to 93.

With his third 40+ performance in the series, Roger decisively knocked out the Indiana Pacers, who had attempted to slay a god.

After 28 years, the Hawks once again lifted the conference championship trophy!

Bill Walton stood up and applauded: “Where’s Scott?

Scott is already choked up with tears!”

Larry Bird shook hands with Lenny Wilkens, then with Roger.

The man was accustomed to great upheavals, so his emotions were relatively stable.

But it was different for the other Pacers players.

Dale Davis simply broke down in tears on the court.

Jalen Rose angrily ripped off his jersey and threw it down hard to the ground.

Reggie Miller sat at the center of Market Square Arena, on the Pacers logo, with his hands clasped around his knees, utterly emo.

This Pacers team knew very well that this year’s championship opportunity had not come easily.

Even though the team was unprecedentedly strong this year, they were still unable to overcome Roger.

What about in the future?

Would they ever have such a good chance to dethrone a god?

The tenacious Pacers crumbled at that moment.

These bald, tough guys had the makings of heroes, but the world of competitive sports has always been about the victor and the vanquished.

Roger, who scored 43+ points and 11 assists, approached Reggie Miller, who was sitting on the ground, and reached out his hand to pull him up.

However, Roger didn’t say anything to comfort Reggie Miller.

He’s only ever comforted women.

Besides, a cockroach-like bastard like Reggie Miller didn’t need any consolation.

Roger simply said to Reggie Miller, “I told you, you wouldn’t make it through this round of the series.

You should run for President of the United States instead, that might be easier.”

Reggie Miller shook his head, knowing the law of the jungle; now Roger was the winner, and he could say whatever he wanted.

Miller just muttered, “Good luck in the finals, bastard.”

“Then I wish you a happy holiday, loser.”

On the other side, Magic had completely entered into “praising Roger” mode.

“We know what greatness is, we understand what greatness is, this is greatness!

Roger flies into a city and then beats the crap out of that city’s team.

Five years into his career, five finals appearances, always like this.

So, don’t talk to me anymore about that crap that Roger isn’t great!

Whether he’s got Shaq by his side or not, he’s a great player!”