Champion Creed
Chapter 857 - 857 284 Even after many years this sound will still echo in history Requesting monthly votes!_6

857: 284: Even after many years, this sound will still echo in history (Requesting monthly votes!)_6 857: 284: Even after many years, this sound will still echo in history (Requesting monthly votes!)_6 This season, O’Neal has made significant concessions, allowing Kobe to stand on equal footing with him to a certain extent.

But that guy still isn’t satisfied!

Kobe Bryant is the worst teammate he’s ever worked with, a million times worse than Roger!

Kobe wanted to break through, but Roger blocked his every thrust.

The 24-second shot clock kept ticking away during his isolation, and finally, Kobe launched another attack to the left but this time caught the momentary flaw in Roger’s lateral movement and suddenly changed direction to the right, slipping past Roger!

Kobe knew Roger would quickly stick back, so he took a step inside the three-point line and jumped straight for a shot.

In the fourth quarter, Kobe had never had such a wide-open shooting space.

He jumped, raised the basketball, and prepared to gently shoot it towards the hoop.

But just as his supporting hand left the basketball, it was snatched directly from behind by an outstretched hand!

Roger chased back and correctly predicted Kobe’s intent, thus completing a block from behind in the most visually impactful way!

The Los Angeles crowd couldn’t believe what they were seeing, this block felt like a mockery from Roger.

Did you think there was hope?

No, there never was.

This is how closely contested series go, perhaps role players can provide support, but stars must never fall off.

Roger hadn’t scored in three minutes of the fourth quarter, but his performance on defense ensured the team’s direction remained stable.

There were 51 seconds left in the game, if this time the Hawks scored, the decisive battle would be almost sealed.

After the chase-down block, Roger slowly dribbled past half-court, observing his teammates’ positioning.

But soon Roger realized the Lakers had actually withdrawn their double team!

Michael Reed’s three-pointer just pained Phil Jackson, in these critical moments he really couldn’t afford to give anyone a chance.

Of course, he didn’t completely abandon the double-teaming strategy, he reverted to the old tactic—waiting for Roger to break below the free throw line before converging for a double team.

Ultimately, Roger got the one-on-one opportunity he dreamed of on the perimeter.

The one guarding him was Kobe, in the eyes of the Zen Master, Kobe’s defense was more aggressive in critical moments.

Kobe lowered his stance, determined not to let Roger pass by him.

Roger, on the contrary, relaxed, starting to waste time.

One-on-one?

Phil Jackson is truly a kind person, setting up such a splendid stage specifically for him.

If they lost this year, the march towards a three-peat would be reset, and Roger would have to start from scratch to fulfill his promise.

Considering the Hawks’ lousy group of shareholders, Roger doesn’t want such a thing to happen.

He wouldn’t let any opportunity slip away in front of him.

The shot clock reduced to 10 seconds, Roger began a sequence of crossovers between his legs.

Roger hadn’t taken a scoring shot in over three minutes, so Kobe thought Roger most likely intended to break through.

He gave Roger half a step, and Shaq was also waiting to help defend Roger.

After a strong rhythm of flashy dribbling, Roger accelerated to Kobe’s right but then immediately spun around.

Turnaround jumper?

This guy still wants to shoot?

Kobe raised his hand to contest, he was familiar with the rhythm of a turnaround jumper, so he was confident he could completely block this shot.

However, after spinning around, Roger didn’t shoot directly, instead, he took a step back!

This move created a perfect shooting distance between Roger and Kobe.

Roger jumped to shoot, Kobe, like a panicked deer, hurriedly lunged forward to contest.

Roger and Kobe Bryant, the two strongest shooting guards of the 21st century, locked eyes in mid-air, breathing flavored by each other’s presence.

The goddess of victory brushed past both, softly kissing one of them.

Kobe couldn’t block the shot, he wasn’t even sure if he had disrupted Roger at all, because Roger’s step back was too unexpected.

Subsequently, the only sound that pierced through the lively Staples Center was the sweet sound of basketball swishing through the net!

Even years later, that sound would still echo through history.

The arena was thundering, but nothing could drown out Magic Johnson’s shout: “Roger made the shot, Roger made the shot!

It’s over, it’s over!

The Atlanta Hawks lead by 8 points with 27 seconds left, they’re the ultimate victors of the decisive battle!

50 points!

I told you, Roger might score more than 40 points today!”

As Roger retreated, he formed his hands into the shape of pistols, “firing” at Kobe, Shaq, and Hill.

This seemed to foreshadow their ultimate fate.

In the last 27 seconds, Kobe finally nailed a three-pointer, scoring his 44th point of the game.

But it came too late, there were only 5 seconds left in the game.

The Hawks inbounded to Pierce, the Lakers fouled him intentionally, but Pierce calmly made both free throws, ending the game.

The electronic buzzer sounded, and the Lakers’ big three stood on the court in a daze.

3 to 2, previously winning by double digits every game, they let the Hawks reach match point.

In the next two games at Philips Arena, the Hawks only need to win one to claim the championship.

Only a fool would tell themselves, “It’s okay, we still have a great chance.”

No, their chance is slim at best.

The Lakers are driven to the brink, one foot already dangling off the cliff.

Jerry Buss sat in the stands and stayed a long time before leaving.

He just stared at Roger, pondering.

Perhaps he was wondering how long divine dominance would last.

Give him a temporary replacement second-round pick and he can do this much, this is the most dominant player Jerry Buss has seen in his life.

Could this expensive lineup he’s assembled possibly fail?

Jerry Buss could hardly bring himself to imagine.

Pippen noticed at the scene, some Lakers fans began cursing, even attacking the big three.

Before the finals, the Lakers’ big three were so admired and loved in Los Angeles.

But now, even though they had created so many miracles before, they were still under attack by fans.

Pippen thought Roger’s words were the ultimate truth; as participants in competitive sports, they can only win, sprinting toward victory until death.

Thankfully, the Atlanta Hawks are still sprinting.

This time, once again, it wasn’t them who met their end.

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The series still has two games, and we’ll find a way to win back.

—Shaquille O’Neal talks about the playoff situation, but he clearly lacks confidence when saying this.

I play under the leadership of the greatest player in history, so I have nothing to be nervous about.

I just need to do my job and Roger will naturally bring victory.

There are no small figures in Atlanta, playing in such a team fills me with confidence.

By the way, ESPN still owes me a real highlight reel.

—Michael Reed discusses his performance after scoring 14 points in his debut finals appearance.

Damn it, how are we going to win?

—When Phil Jackson was reminded that Roger had scored 40+ in four consecutive finals games, he murmured avoiding the microphone, but the reporters overheard.

Steals, blocks, clutch shots…

Roger is better than the big three combined, hey, don’t laugh, in critical moments the big three together haven’t accomplished these things!

—Paul Pierce discusses Roger’s all-around performance during crucial moments.

Unfortunately, Jeff suffered a severe injury, tearing the right knee’s anterior cruciate ligament, and he won’t be back in the lineup anytime soon.

But we’ll bring him the Championship Ring, the ring he deserves.

—Lenny Wilkens responds to Jeff Hornacek’s injury.

Roger went to the hospital to visit Jeff Hornacek after the game, missing tonight’s press conference.

(Just one update today, because it’s a full 10,000 words)