I'm not really a role player

Chapter 223 This ball is here!

In G4, Kobe Bryant, who has played like a ghost, is amazing again.

The referee also continued to control the field. After four quarters, the Bobcats lost a game by 8 points.

Of course, the reason for the Bobcats' loss was not that Kobe played a good game, nor was the referee controlling the field, but——

Li Ke's "brave" trait did not trigger in this game.

The strength is not crushed, and if the referee is more biased, it is reasonable for the Bobcats to lose.

The reason why the "brave" trait is not triggered is not that the system is down, nor is it a bug, nor is it that Li Ke's face is black, but——

In G4, Kobe's fighting spirit is not vigorous, and his fighting spirit is not strong anymore.

Before the game, after discovering that the system did not send out prompts like the previous three games, Li Ke was still emotional:

Faced with a 0 to 3 big score behind, paranoid like Kobe, it is difficult to persist until the end.

As a result, the strengthened Lakers fought back against the weakened Bobcats.

Although they got back a game, none of the media experts and reporters were optimistic about the Lakers after the game.

Because everyone knows that this victory was given to the Lakers by the league.

"The referee controls the field, and the Lakers get back a game!"

Just look at the news headlines on Sina on the other side of the ocean. Everyone knows the referee's control of the field in this game.

Why did the referee control the field?

It's not to help the Lakers reverse the entire finals, just to make the finals play two more games.

The attention of the finals is extremely high, especially this year.

Just the fact that OK turns against each other and fights against each other is enough to attract the attention of hundreds of millions of fans.

Coupled with the 96 golden generation Kobe vs AI, and Kobe and Li Ke's fiery duel that was fired because of off-court duels and the huge points battle from the Christmas game.

The popularity of this year's finals cannot be lowered.

In a super-hot finals, the amount of money the league can earn has also doubled.

For the Bobcats and the Lakers, each additional game in the finals means that they can reap more ticket revenue.

As far as the league is concerned, with each additional game in the finals, broadcast fees and advertising revenue will multiply geometrically.

After all, the NBA is a business league, and making money is the focus of league executives.

In the era of David Stern, the league still knew what money could be made and what money could not be made, and there was still a bottom line for referees to control the court.

In the era of Xiao Hua, he dared to pay any bad money, and the referee's control of the field became unreasonable.

Although they were accused of two consecutive games and lost one of them, the Bobcats did not complain at all.

On the one hand, they know that complaining is useless.

On the other hand, they know that the referee's control of the field will not last forever, and the Bobcats can only win in the end.

but……

Everything has a but.

After G4 is G5, and the finals return to Los Angeles.

The referee continued to control the field, Kobe was fascinated for another game, and Li Ke's outburst stopped for another game.

The same plot, the same game direction, the Lakers won another game.

This coming and going, inside and outside, the situation suddenly changed.

"This is our second consecutive victory. Listen, the purple and gold are back. Charlotte's G6, the victory will still be us!"

Staples Center, into Craig Sager's microphone, Kobe yelled: "Staples, see you in tiebreaker!"

Tie-break?

I really can't tell.

At least, McBrin, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, sitting in the commentary booth, already think:

"The Lakers won two games in a row. Although there was an 'accident' factor in their victory in these two games, it has to be said that the total score of 2 to 3 has brought the Lakers' finals back to life."

"They just need to go to Charlotte, get one more win, and they'll have a tiebreaker with the Bobcats."

"One game determines the outcome, and the situation in the finals becomes confusing."

In fact, the point is not that the Lakers only need to win another game to tie the game with the Bobcats.

The point is the attitude of the league.

"If David Stern wants to watch the tie-break, we are still in danger in this home game."

Since the Bobcats won the match point in the finals, Joe boss has brought Rich Joe and Rod Higgins with the team. After all, they have to be ready to win the cup at any time.

But now, the referee is in control of the field, and the finals have reached a critical fork.

"No need to assume, David Stern must really want to watch the tie-break."

David Falk was also among these people, and he gave a very positive guess.

Then, he explained in the puzzled eyes of Rich Joe and Rod Higgins: "Ending this finals at the Time Warner Center, the attention and popularity are not as high as at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, and by Hollywood's side."

"Come to think of it, who's on the sidelines at the Time Warner Center? Magic? Chris Paul? Denzel Washington? They've only been in one game, and Dell Curry and his two sons are always on the sidelines, but obviously, they don't have enough cards."

"What about Staples? In any regular season, the sidelines of Staples are star-studded, let alone the tiebreaker of the finals."

Boss Joe was silent, but he kept nodding, which meant that he agreed with David Falk's guess.

"This year's finals, the heat is too high, David Stern will not let go of this promotion opportunity."

"So, in G6 we will still be taken care of by the side whistle..."

Rich Joe is already a little desperate, and if he plays another game at the side whistle, the O'Brien Cup that he has won may really fly.

"Are we just going to sit back and watch the league mess around?"

"No, of course not!"

Boss Joe finally spoke.

"I'll call David Stern and tell him what's the most important thing about sports."

David Falk shook his head: "It's useless, Michael."

……

The Lakers pulled two games in a row, and the situation suddenly reversed.

Tie-break?

"Who is willing to tie the game with the Lakers for the seventh game? We can obviously sweep them!"

"League, stop beeping!"

"If you want me to say, after G3, we should complain about the referee's penalty."

"..."

Listening to his teammates' discussion, Li Ke shook his head.

complain?
Complaining is useless. If you really want to complain too much, the league will directly issue a ticket, and the referee will not need to control the court. It will be resolved for you off the court.

After all, the total score of 2 to 3 is already a fact. What the Bobcats need to think about is how to get rid of the Lakers in G6, so as to avoid the finals really entering the tiebreaker.

Speaking of which, Li Ke believed in David Stern.

He believes that David Stern really wants to watch the tiebreaker, and he also believes that Stern has a high probability that he will not change the result of the finals. Therefore, even if the game enters the tiebreaker, the referee will turn to favor the Bobcats.

However, Li Ke felt that the Bobcats did not need the help of the referee.

"Stop talking nonsense, train hard!"

Li Ke interrupted the team's discussion very seriously, and finally said: "We must believe in ourselves and win G6!"

After the training, when he returned to the apartment, Li Ke also joined Joe's boss and David Falk in the discussion.

Boss Joe called David Stern and it turned out...

"He was very vague and didn't give a positive response."

"That means there's still an away call in Game 6."

Everyone shook their heads, only Boss Qiao took a look at Li Ke: "G6 won the game with the whistle, are you confident, Sheldon?"

Li Ke smiled: "Of course!"

G6 has a side whistle, but what Li Ke can be sure of is that the "brave" trait of G6 will also be activated.

The Lakers will be strengthened, but the Bobcats will not be weakened.

There is still an opportunity.

……

On the 16th, Charlotte, Time Warner Center, G6 of the finals arrived.

The arena was full and the atmosphere was hot, but in the commentary booth, McBrin, Kenny Smith and Barkley were not very interested.

Because from the point of view of the referee, field control should continue in this game.

"The referee for this game is Dick Bavita. In the Western Conference Finals in 02, he called the whistle for the G6 game. In this year's regular season, the Bobcats and the Cavaliers played against each other. He was also the referee."

That's all for Kenny Smith's hint. For the soon-to-be-retired Dick Bavita, this game undoubtedly comes with a mission.

On the court, the game was about to start. Li Ke ignored Kobe on the opposite side, but cast his eyes on Dick Bavita who was already holding the basketball, and then stretched out his right hand.

There are still some players who shake hands with the referee before the game, and there are even a lot of them.

Therefore, Dick Bavita didn't find it strange. Instead, he smiled and stretched out his right hand in a friendly manner.

But whether it is Li Ke or Dick Bavita, they are very clear that the so-called friendship will become merciless at the moment the game starts.

beep!
With a clear whistle, Dick Bavita blew the whistle to start G6 of the finals.

The old shark jumped up and was defeated by Mrs. Jia again.

The Lakers got the ball at the beginning of the game, and it was Jordan Farmar, who controlled the ball and rushed to the frontcourt.

There was a routine fast break at the beginning of the game. The Bobcats had been on guard for a long time, and the second Hua who retreated quickly made up for it, strangling the Lakers' tactical strategy of wanting to play a wave of surprise.

Then, the Lakers handed the ball to Kobe.

"Kobe catches the ball, one-on-one on the left."

To say that the referee's deflected calls in the first two games did help the Lakers a lot, but Kobe himself is also very good and in a hot state.

Therefore, even if there was the threat of a biased post, Li Ke's defense still had no reservations.

Speaking of which, Li Ke has also experienced a lot of deflected whistles, and he has grasped the key points of deflected whistles, that is, referees in the David Stern era would have reservations even if they whistled deflected whistles.

Therefore, fouls don't matter, the first two quarters are controlled, and the second half can be released.

Anyway, the referee doesn't dare to call you a sixth offender.

But at the beginning, Li Ke relentlessly released water, and still did not escape Dick Bavita's "golden eyes".

Kobe made a breakthrough, raised his hand, and then, with a beep, Dick Bavita blew his whistle.

There was an exclamation at the Time Warner Center, followed by boos all over the sky.

"As expected, Dick Bavetta blew his whistle and he was going to send Kobe to the free throw line."

"Free throws at the beginning, this game..."

In the commentary booth of TNT, the commentary trio almost had boredom written on their faces.

Those games full of referee's whistle, not to mention the fairness of the game, just say that the enjoyment is far less smooth than the normal game.

Compared with TNT who is full of hints and dare not tell the truth, Yang Wu and Yu Jia are not polite.

"This referee has already written black letters all over the line, and gave Kobe a free throw at the beginning of the game. This game cannot be played!"

Even Tie Kemi's director Zhang echoed: "Yes, the referees in these games are too disgusting."

Speaking of which, Director Zhang is the biggest winner of this year's finals. Whether it's the Lakers winning the championship or the Bobcats winning the championship, it is worthwhile for Director Zhang to shout: Champion, champion!
There is no need to doubt that the referee missed the whistle, but Li Ke watched Kobe's free throw with a smile.

"Two free throws, 2-0 start, the Bobcats are in a tough place."

In New York, David Stern sits in front of the TV, surrounded by his staff.

"Dick's whistle is ruthless, this kind of task, it's right to give it to him."

"The tie-break should be fine, Adam, is the hype plan for the final Staples showdown ready?"

"certainly……"

……

Back at the Time Warner Center, Bryant made two free throws after the Bobcats' bout.

With a cold face, Lao Ai controlled the ball to the frontcourt, and then prepared to attack by himself.

On the left sideline, Li Ke drilled forward and shouted: "Give me the ball!"

Lao Ai hesitated for a moment, looked at the resolute Li Ke who was leaning against Kobe with his back, and finally passed the ball.

"Sheldon, he's going to single Kobe again."

Why again?Because of the two games the Bobcats lost, Li Ke also tried singles against Kobe, but he didn't play the game, and he failed in the singles in those two games.

Therefore, the commentary seats and the TNT trio are still not in high spirits.

"Lean on your back, push forward very strongly, and turn around suddenly!"

The next second, Kenny Smith, who had been explaining, widened his eyes: "Sheldon passed!"

"He dropped Kobe, faced Pau Gasol's defense, jumped up..."

Bang-!
On the court, Li Ke let out an angry roar. He poured out his dissatisfaction with the referee on the ball.

A dunk, to help the Bobcats, the first record!

"This ball seems to be different from G4 and G5!"

The retired superstar Barkley noticed something, and on the court, Kobe also felt the difference in Li Ke.

With cold eyes and full of killing intent, Li Ke, who landed after hanging the frame, walked silently to his backcourt without making any sound.

The Lakers' offense, the ball went up and down, and finally appeared in Kobe's hands.

Li Ke's defense is still not timid, but Dick Bavita dare not blow it. Without a referee, he dared to blow the opponent's main force directly less than one minute into the game.

This is where Li Ke's confidence lies.

Seriously defending, Kobe felt that he had no chance, nor was he strong.

For the Lakers, they are still standing on the edge of a cliff, and every ball must be taken seriously.

Therefore, the ball was finally given to the inside line. Jiasao avoided the interference of the old shark and hooked the ball in.

4 to 2, the Bobcats kicked off in the backcourt.

Lao Ai controlled the ball to the frontcourt, and then heard Li Ke shouting again.

"Give me the ball!"

This time, Lao Ai didn't hesitate at all.

"Sheldon got the ball again, watch him singles..."

There was no change, still rolling with his back, and then turned around suddenly, but for this ball, Kobe chose to gamble behind.

But Li Ke stopped abruptly, retreated, jumped up, and shot backwards.

Swish-!
On the stands, in the private room, Boss Qiao slammed the ceiling of the private room.

"Here's the ball!"

(End of this chapter)