NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 319 The Warrior's Trump Card

贾飞本场比赛被疯狂夹击，依然砍下全队第一高分23分，外加9个篮板10次助攻2个抢断2个盖帽的准三双数据。

The Warriors proved in this game that double-teaming Jia Fei comes at a price. He's not just a pure scorer; his vision and ball-handling skills have been fully demonstrated throughout the season. Clearly, last season's Eastern Conference Finals are becoming less and less relevant…

Last season in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Heat defeated the Hawks by relentlessly double-teaming Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and employing a fast-paced rotation. The Warriors tried to emulate this, but clearly, it didn't work. It wasn't that the Warriors' defensive communication and teamwork were flawed; rather, they improved!

He's becoming increasingly formidable and versatile. Trying to double-team him is risky and unwise, especially with the Hawks' current all-space lineup.

总决赛G3将于6月10日在勇士主场甲骨文中心球馆进行。这场比赛，对大比分0:2落后的勇士队来说，就是提前到来的决战。

If they lose this game, they'll be down 0-3 in the series. No team in NBA playoff history has ever come back from such a deficit. Even if the Hawks' head coach were temporarily replaced by Doc Rivers, there's no hope. Doc Rivers' bottom line is being overturned after leading 3-1. I hope everyone understands this point.

On June 8, the Hawks boarded a private plane bound for the Bay Area.

A peaceful atmosphere prevailed on the plane...

Jia Fei didn't want to spoil the good atmosphere or affect everyone's mood. Game 3 would be their toughest game since the start of the Finals. A win would basically secure the championship, while a loss would mean that if they lost Game 4, they would have to go back to Atlanta for the pivotal Game 5.

San Francisco, formerly known as San Francisco or St. Francis, is a major port city in California and a world-renowned tourist destination. Located near Silicon Valley, it is a significant financial center on the West Coast of the United States and the birthplace of the United Nations.

This area boasts popular tourist attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and San Francisco's Chinatown. It is one of the cities with the highest concentration of Chinese Americans in the United States.

I must say, living here is very pleasant, both in terms of environment and climate.

But Jia Fei knew he wasn't there for a vacation, but for a fight. A vacation would have to wait until after the battle. Meanwhile, Kemba Walker had already gone to find a fishing spot, to scout out the best places and what kinds of fish to catch.

"I'll be there to support you at your match point. Now I'm going to find a fishing spot, don't miss me!" These were Kemba Walker's words when he parted ways with Jia Fei.

After settling down in the Bay Area, Jia Fei and Art Mayok shared a room, and their third game in the series against the Warriors was scheduled to begin in a day.

"Jia, I still can't believe it, we're almost going to win the championship!" Art Mayor said, looking at Jia Fei who was gazing out the window.

"Heh, win the championship? Aren't you oversimplifying the competition?" Jia Fei didn't turn around, but his tone revealed his disagreement with his friend's opinion.

"Do they have any other tricks up their sleeve? I can't think of any other changes the Warriors can make. They've already put David in the game, and at most it's just a short rotation, but we're not afraid of their short rotation!" Art Mayork didn't understand why Jia Fei said that. In his opinion, the Warriors' room for adjustment was already very limited.

Jia Fei could understand Art Mayork's optimism; many people are optimistic, it's human nature. In his previous life, the Cavaliers led 2-1 in the first three games of this series against the Warriors, a seemingly favorable situation. But as everyone knows, the rest of the series went downhill. The Warriors unleashed their "death lineup," completely changing the course of the series.

Yes, even with the "Death Lineup," the Warriors haven't unleashed their true trump card yet. It's too early to judge them as finished. If they lose Game 3 of the series without the "Death Lineup," then it would be appropriate to conclude they're truly finished. But right now, it's all too early.

“Art, I can’t explain anything more to you right now. Just remember this: the Warriors’ killer lineup is their small-ball lineup, and they haven’t used it yet. Only when we can really break down their small-ball lineup will winning the championship truly be feasible.” Jia Fei turned around, looking serious.

Jia Fei's tone left Art Mayor with no choice but to believe him. Although he still felt somewhat skeptical, Jia Fei's expression and words forced him to accept it. He was used to Jia Fei's words and had absolute trust in this best friend, so even if he didn't believe him or if what the other person said didn't make sense, he wouldn't delve into it and would naturally choose to believe.

“Jia, I believe you. I will follow in your footsteps. I will no longer talk about winning the championship!” Art Mayork said earnestly.

"Yes, Art, let's prepare for the battle ahead. This will be our toughest challenge of the season!" Jia Fei said, enunciating each word clearly.

June 10, Game 3 of the Finals, Oracle Arena.

The stadium was packed. A large number of Chinese fans were present, many of whom were in a dilemma. Their favorite team was the Warriors, but many had come specifically to see Jia Fei, whose favorite team was the Hawks.

Chinese-American soccer star Azu also came, along with many celebrities from the entertainment, sports, and even politics industries.

The biggest difference between this game and the previous two is that the Warriors finally changed their lineup!

This tactical change was bold and unexpected, and most people present were surprised when the starting lineup appeared on the big screen.

The Warriors' starting lineup for this game is the Splash Brothers, North Carolina Blackhawks, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala!

Iguodala replaced Bogdanovic in the starting lineup!

In this do-or-die game, the Warriors replaced their number one draft pick center with their sixth man, Andre Iguodala! This is incredibly bold, meaning their center for this game will be Draymond Green, who is less than two meters tall! This is absolutely insane!

Even though the Hawks' lineup isn't particularly tall, their decision to forgo height advantage and opt for a smaller lineup is still a bold move.

ESPN's lead commentator Mike Breen, who was providing commentary at the scene, exclaimed: "If the Warriors are starting Andre Iguodala, either Coach Steve Kerr has gone mad, or the Hawks have gone mad!"

The Eagles, as opponents, were all surprised, except for Jia Fei.

Jia Fei's eyes deepened. He knew the Warriors had finally unleashed their trump card. Now, it was up to them to see if they could handle it. If not, the series would become very long, and the final champion would be hard to predict.

The most shocked person wasn't Coach Buden or the rest of the coaching staff, but Jia Fei's best friend, Art Mayork. He was astonished to discover that Jia Fei had such foresight, knowing that the opponent had a trump card. He admired his friend even more; he was practically a real-life version of God.