And Reggie Miller's missed shot also meant that the Pacers were completely kicked off the cliff by the Knicks.

In the past, the Pacers could still try to use the shark-killing tactic to achieve miracles and get a chance.

But now, due to the modification of the league rules, the shark-killing tactic has become obsolete.

In the end, the Pacers could only foul Kobe who was holding the ball and send Kobe to the free throw line.

But unfortunately, Kobe made two free throws at the critical moment and continued to widen the point difference!

Larry Bird closed his eyes and finally got rid of Jordan, but he didn't expect that such a strong enemy would appear in the Eastern Conference.

The combination of Kobe, O'Neal, and Jackson allowed the Knicks to take a step forward without major changes to the player lineup.

If the previous Knicks were like a man's left hand, which was just enough, then the Knicks with the Zen Master now is a beauty who is rich in humiliation and wealth, pursuing experience!

In the end, the Knicks nailed the Pacers' coffin in front of all Indianapolis fans on the road.

The total score is 4 to 2, and the Knicks advance to the finals to meet the Lakers!

Karl Malone danced with joy when he saw the Sharks reaching the finals.

Finally, people's topics and attention will finally focus on the Knicks and Lakers!

I'm saved!

Since being eliminated by the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, Malone has been living in shame.

Rodman said something in an interview after the team won G5, which is still mentioned by major media:

"This is 10 yuan for postage. Thank you to the postman for delivering the Western Conference Championship!"

An MVP was mocked like this by a guy who averaged less than 5 points per game in the series, and Malone couldn't refute him!

This kind of shame is simply destroying Ma Long's dignity!

These days, Malone's dreams are filled with images of Rodman and Shay stepping on him.

He also finally understood why Drexler chose to retire.

This kind of humiliation is really unbearable!

If we say before, Malone still had some illusions about overthrowing Shay.

So after this year's Western Conference Finals, Malone was completely convinced.

He never wanted to meet Shay in a series again in his life.

Finally, after having nightmares for so many days, Karl Malone finally waited for his next victim.

Next, the outside world's attention will be attracted to the Knicks.

I can finally take two days off!

At the Eastern Conference championship award ceremony, O'Neal and Kobe lifted the championship trophy together.

The Shark, who scored 40+10 data, felt that nothing in the world could stop him at this time.

Lakers? The Lakers with Shay are indeed very strong. The Sharks have not forgotten that in Shay's first game back, he attacked the Knicks.

But what the Sharks have not forgotten is that the Lakers won that game with Shea's three-pointer!

In other words, the hard power of the Knicks and Lakers is actually very close.

And after entering the playoffs, O'Neal feels that the whole team is improving and everyone is in better shape.

If they play against the Lakers again in this state, the Knicks will definitely have a chance!

Therefore, during the championship interview, Shark also announced in a high-profile manner:

"From now on, don't call me Shark anymore, please call me Aristotle.

Because Aristotle said that excellence is not an act, but a habit!"

Good guy, the whole ugly media calls him good guy.

The domineering tone of O'Neal's speech was truly as powerful as that of the top five in the Central Plains.

Unlike the low-key Duncan and Hill, O'Neal is more destructive and aggressive. His size is also more oppressive than the other two.

Of course, O'Neal's performance was indeed more terrifying than Duncan and Hill.

In six games of the Eastern Conference Finals, O'Neal's stat sheet was simply unbelievable.

43 points, 19 rebounds, shooting 67.7%.

40 points, 24 rebounds, shooting 61.1%.

33 points, 13 rebounds, shooting 62.5%.

36 points, 21 rebounds, shooting 52.0%.

35 points, 11 rebounds, shooting 63.0%.

41 points, 12 rebounds, shooting 59.4%.

The word "dominance" was vividly explained by O'Neal.

The last of the top four centers who is still at his peak seems to be ready to reach the peak of his career!

Although Shay has slapped countless people in the face, even though Shay has turned the MVP into a clown. Although the Lakers' lineup is now extremely neat.

But Shark's terrifying performance and his confident speech still made the whole world look forward to the finals.

When two of the most dominant players meet, what kind of sparks will be created?

After the award ceremony, O'Neal hugged Kobe and ran back to the locker room excitedly.

And I want to work together with the Zen Master to conquer the world.

He believed that Phil Jackson would definitely say something to motivate the team and bring the team's morale to a higher level before the finals began.

However, after Shark entered the locker room in high spirits, he found that Phil Jackson had just taken off his suit and shirt, and was wearing a torn white vest, lying on his side on the floor of the locker room.

Knicks players are all used to Zen Master's abnormal behavior.

Zen masters always say things that make people confused, and they always do things that make people confused.

For example, he often takes a handful of weed, lights it in the locker room, and then walks around, saying it can drive away evil spirits.

For another example, he is often photographed high-fiving and celebrating with opposing fans.

Sometimes he would not say a word before the game, and sometimes he would say something incomprehensible.

Every great sage must have some quirks, and the players never said much about them.

O'Neal shrugged and could only encourage his teammates:

"Guys, I'll lead you to that damn gold cup!

The 1990s have passed, and a new dynasty will be established by us!"

The other Knicks players also shouted along with the shark.

For a time, the entire locker room was extremely lively.

But the Zen master was incompatible with this lively atmosphere. He was still lying on his side on the carpet in the dressing room, holding his head with one hand. No one knew what he was thinking.

No one noticed that his eyes hidden behind his glasses were filled with murderous intent!

Zen Master wants to win the finals more than Shark and Kobe!

The war between Jordan and Shay ended forever in the summer of 1997 with Shay's victory.

but!

The war between Phil Jackson and Shay continues!

Now, Master Zen, armed with a new and powerful weapon, is very optimistic about the prospects of the finals.

The Los Angeles Lakers are, after all, past their prime.

It's just that Shay is still at his personal peak.

Shay may be able to kill the Phoenix Suns by himself, but he can never stop the Knicks' explosive combination!

Thinking of this, the Zen master got up from the ground, patted the dust on his hands, and told the whole team in a calm tone:

"When the darkness comes to an end, when we look up, we can see the light."

The Knicks players looked at each other, and Master Zen said something that they couldn't understand.

but.

Never mind him!

Everyone believes that as long as the Zen Master is around, they can always win!

In this way, the strongest Finals opponent after Jordan appeared in front of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Stern can only hope for his final trump card.

Will Shay and the Lakers' dominance be ended?

Now, it's all about the Knicks!
Chapter completed!