Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 723 - 256: Some Players Are Born for the Big Stage (3rd Update, Please Vote for the Monthly Ticket!)

It must be said that in the world of basketball there are many things that cannot be explained by science.

For example, Chris Paul, who always seems to choke at crucial moments.

For example, you can always trust that James Harden will underperform in do-or-die games at Celestial King Mountain.

And, as long as it reaches Game 6, Klay Thompson will definitely explode.

At the Staples Center, in the round where Paul was dazed by Qin Yue's block, Klay came on with his unique Game 6 booster for the Western Conference Finals.

From the outside, receiving the baseline pass from Kobe, Klay decisively launched the ball towards the basket while drifting in mid-air.

Swish—!

This shot, it's hard to say that Curry, who was in charge of chasing Klay, didn't play defense properly.

But Klay's big-game attribute and fearless aura just allow him to make such deadly shots.

This is what is called killer instinct.

It's also an important criterion that distinguishes a champion player from one without a title.

Back to the Warriors' attack.

The Lakers, gradually stabilizing, successfully defended this round.

Next, Kobe, who was in charge of bringing the ball past the mid-court, wanted to pass through Klay to get the ball to Paul.

However, as soon as Klay got the ball and felt he could shoot, he chose to ignore Paul's request for the ball.

On the court, when this rookie Klay, unreasonably took a shot in front of Jamison, Paul, who didn't even know who the real core of the Lakers was that night, was desperately anxious.

But the next second, Klay used this picturesque three-pointer to fiercely slap Paul's face.

Why can you never count on Paul and Harden, remembered by Qin Yue, in crucial moments?

Because in the sport of basketball, especially in life-or-death battles, how much sense does reason make?

A true killer seizes those non-opportunity opportunities, rather than not daring to even shoot in a game that decides the team's fate.

At the Staples Center, Klay's consecutive threes for the Lakers successfully ignited the scene. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

This is the son of former Lakers legend Michael Thompson.

A son who is far stronger than his old man.

On the Warriors' bench, watching the suddenly rampaging Klay, Ma Long wanted to request a timeout at the scorer's table.

But noticing the fiery eyes of Qin Yue, Ma Long dismissed the idea.

The Lakers have their killer.

The Warriors also have theirs.

On the court, it was the Warriors' turn to attack.

After a "1-5" pick and roll, Curry quickly sent the ball to Qin Yue, who chose to roll out.

Afterward, the previously noisy Staples Center seemed to have been muted by Qin Yue.

Swish—!

On the Lakers' half, when Qin Yue's outside shot fell through the net, the mood of all the Lakers fans in the arena could only be described as helpless rage.

Then, the Lakers attacked.

Qin Yue blocked the shot attempt of Little Gasol, who received Paul's drive-and-kick and tried to attack the basket inside.

This was a typical "Paul/Harden-style" crucial moment execution.

Having just been blocked by Qin Yue, Paul, in a better position, decisively gave up his own attack on the rim, seemingly reasonably passing the ball to a teammate.

But again.

In a life-or-death battle, how much sense does reason make?

In a game that decides both win or lose and life or death, does shooting 3 for 9 help you win?①

Paul's cowardice at this moment made Little Gasol the scapegoat.

In the Warrior Forbidden Area, Wallace, protecting the second rebound, immediately passed the ball to Curry, who was already sprinting.

Although during the reception, Curry, who was running too fast, took a whole two seconds to control the ball passed behind him.

But after adjusting, realizing he was alone, Curry displayed a mentality far superior to Paul's.

Beyond the three-point line, Curry released a trailing three-pointer.

Swish—!

In Qin Yue's past life, even without counting the two championships during the Cosmic Warriors period, Curry had two championships, why?

Because when leading the Warriors to sink the Celtics in the 21/22 season, Curry wouldn't have seemingly reasonably passed the ball to a teammate when he needed to shoot.

A killer should kill the game.

And a cowardly timid mushroom only deserves to be a background to others forever.

On the court, it was the Lakers' turn to attack.

In this game, the Lakers not collapsing in the first quarter, Paul absolutely had to thank rookie Klay and veteran Kobe.

Near the free-throw line, Kobe, who also has killer instinct, precisely and unwaveringly sent the ball into the basket even when Green tapped him on the wrist.

This was an undisputed AND-ONE.

Regarding this, Qin Yue did not blame Green's defense.

Because to deal with someone like Kobe...

When he can make his shots, it doesn't matter who you substitute.

On the free-throw line, Kobe completed the additional free throw.

In this life-or-death Game 6 for the Lakers, the previous "Magic Bryant" had already turned into "Killer Kobe".

By the end of the first quarter, 35 to 30.

For the Warriors, Qin Yue and Curry scored 17 and 14 points respectively.

The Qin-Curry combo scored 31 of the Warriors' 35 first-quarter points.

And for the Lakers?

Kobe and Klay scored 14 and 12 points respectively, combining for 26 of the Lakers' 30 first-quarter points.

On this night, which truly tested the mettle of the stars, it was Paul who had previously always been a stable output for the Lakers, going 0 for 3, 1 for 2 from the line, scoring only 1 point, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Before the start of the second quarter, not wanting Paul to find his rhythm by playing against Nash, Qin Yue said to Butler: "Jimmy, you'll be responsible for guarding Chris in the next half-quarter."