"The Olympic Finals?"
The players on the bench instantly understood that Gentry was referring to the 2012 London Olympics.
It was a game that revolutionized the way fans viewed basketball. Wade Dong single-handedly dominated, scoring 91 points and making 14 out of 14 three-pointers in the fourth quarter, leading the Huaxia men's basketball team to victory over the mighty M Country's team.
In that fourth quarter, Wade Dong made those cross-court three-pointers!
That quarter was a nightmare for M Country fans. As long as Wade Dong got the ball, it seemed destined to go into the basket.
Just imagine...
Even in that situation, Wade Dong led his team to victory. The Suns' lineup wasn't 1.99999999... times stronger than the Huaxia men's team, so there was no reason for them to lose.
...
Spoelstra remained silent, contemplating calling a timeout but unsure what to do after that.
With the referee's urging, Bosh walked to the frontcourt to inbound the ball.
Wade, "!!!"
Wade was still in a fit of rage, unable to control his emotions.
Bosh inbounded the ball from the baseline, and as soon as it reached Wade's hands, he suddenly kicked it into the air.
...
Coach Zhang, "Oh dear, that's not right."
Yu Jia, "How could Wade do that? He's too impulsive."
Coach Zhang, "That's a technical foul."
...
"BEEP!!!"
As soon as Wade kicked the ball, the referee blew the whistle and called a technical foul on him.
"Wade, calm down... You must stay calm... The game isn't over yet."
His teammates quickly rushed to calm Wade down.
Green, who was on the sidelines but not playing, witnessed this and said in a sarcastic tone, "What's your problem? If you're so good, why don't you try shooting from mid-court? We won't even defend you!"
"What did you say?!"
Wade, already enraged, was further provoked by Green. He shook off James and charged towards the Suns' bench, intending to beat up Green.
Green didn't back down. Seeing Wade rushing towards him, he continued to taunt from the sidelines, "Come on, come on~"
"Wade, stop! Come back!"
James quickly grabbed Wade.
From this moment on, the mindset of the Heat's Big Five completely collapsed, and they seemed to have lost all hope of winning the game.
Wade stepped up to shoot the technical foul free throw.
"Swoosh!!!"
The ball swished through the net.
120:107!!!
After the free throw, the Suns still had possession. Durant ran to the sideline to inbound the ball, and after Wade received it, he started playing normally, which relieved Spoelstra.
Wade was changing the game...
With 7 minutes and 39 seconds left in the game, both teams played normally, and the Heat once again narrowed the gap to within 10 points.
Wade's three cross-court three-pointers cast a shadow over the Heat players' hearts.
142:133!!!
With only 1 minute and 53 seconds left in the game, the Heat trailed by 9 points.
Wade received the inbound pass from the baseline, and James and Anthony rushed to pressure him. Wade lifted his hand, feigning a shot.
"Whoosh~"
"Whoosh~"
James and Anthony jumped simultaneously, terrified by Wade's cross-court three-pointers!
Spoelstra's heart tightened!
"Clap!"
Fortunately, Wade's move was just a shot fake.
As the ball left his hands, Wade dribbled past James and Anthony, easing Spoelstra's mind a little.
But... it wasn't over yet.
"Swoosh!!!"
Wade hadn't even reached mid-court when he suddenly jumped and made a perfect shooting motion, and the ball swished through the net.
145:133!!!
"F**k!!!"
Spoelstra threw the tactical board to the ground; the game was unplayable!
"BEEP!!!"
The referee blew the whistle again, calling a technical foul on Spoelstra...
146:133!!!
The Heat didn't even bother to attack anymore. With just over a minute left and a 13-point deficit, facing a scorching-hot Wade, they had no chance of catching up.
...
"BEEP!!!"
As the head referee blew the whistle, the game came to an end.
146:133!!!
The Suns defeated the Heat at home, with the final score of the series being 4:1!!!
The Suns welcomed their third championship trophy and their first three-peat. From this moment on, the Phoenix Suns could be called the 'Sun Dynasty'!
The Heat's Big Five lost without a fight... Moreover, all five of them had participated in the 2012 London Olympics! It could be said that Wade Dong had struck them down once again.
"Champions!"
"Champs..."
"???"
As the fans cheered for the championship, the arena lights suddenly dimmed, and the entire stadium was plunged into darkness.
"What's going on?"
"Is it night already? Turn on the lights..."
"Did the power go out?"
"Hey, where's my girlfriend?"
There was a commotion in the arena, and many fans turned on their phone flashlights, providing some light.
Then, the DJ's voice echoed...
"Please remain calm and stay seated."
The voice had a calming effect, and the crowd gradually quieted down. The DJ continued, "Those who witnessed this game are the luckiest, and we have prepared a huge surprise for everyone!"
...
This was the fifth game of the Finals, and it could be said that one-third of the world's countries were broadcasting this game, especially in Huaxia, where even those who didn't usually watch basketball would tune in for the excitement.
"What are the Suns up to?"
"I've watched games for so many years, and this is the first time I've encountered this situation."
"The excitement of winning the championship caused the arena's electrical system to malfunction?"
"Just now, everything went dark, and I thought my TV was broken!"
"Too excited... I spilled my Coke all over my computer."
Fortunately, the DJ's voice brought calm to the crowd.
Coach Zhang and Yu Jia, who were providing live commentary at the venue, explained to the fans in the darkness, "The announcement just now said that they have prepared a surprise for everyone, but we don't know what it is either."
...
Li Jiajia, sitting on the sidelines, was also a bit dazed. Suddenly, she felt someone holding her hand and whispering, "Jiajia, come with me."
"Who are you?"
The person's grip was gentle yet warm, and the voice sounded familiar, but Li Jiajia still asked.
"I'm Yu Yan."
Yu Yan replied softly and led Li Jiajia to the center of the court.
"Oh..."
Li Jiajia knew Yu Yan; she was one of Zhang Yang's girlfriends, and they had met a few times.
At this moment, James, Durant, and others also returned to the sidelines. The sudden darkness caused James to momentarily forget about the loss.
"Clap!"
A spotlight shone on the center of the court.
A girl appeared in the world's view, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, her natural beauty captivating, yet her expression was slightly anxious.