In addition to 9 blocks, Wei Guo also had 7 assists.

In other words, if Wei Guo gets three more assists and one more block, he will be able to achieve a quadruple-double.

If it's not 9 caps.

Wei Guo may not play again, but nine blocks is something he can't tolerate.

........

"Hmm? What's wrong with the state of Wei, from top to bottom?"

The Zen master was very surprised to see Wei Guo return to the field after resting for less than a minute.

The game continues...

Horry made a run, received a pass from Fisher, and took a shot.

"bang~~~"

Forge iron!!!

Wei Guo grabbed the rebound and dribbled the ball to the frontcourt alone.

Coleman set a screen, Wei Guo broke through and passed the ball to Coleman, who then shot.

This is a very common pick-and-roll play.

However, Wei Guo's appeal was too strong. After he got past the defender, two more people came to help defend, which made it easy for Coleman to get a shooting opportunity.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went through the net cleanly.

"Awesome~ My dear Coleman..."

Cummings was very happy.

8 assists!!!

He was getting closer and closer to a quadruple-double, but in the next two minutes, Wei Guo failed to score any assists or blocks.

........

The third quarter ended, and the Zen Master was conflicted.

This difference...

The Lakers have basically lost hope of catching up. Should Kobe and Shaq continue to stay on the court?

"Coach, I don't want to give up the game."

While the Zen Master hesitated, Kobe said something.

The Zen Master nodded, "Alright! You guys stay on the court in the fourth quarter. If you can't narrow the score gap, just give up on this game and go back home to win it back."

after all...

With only two games played in the Finals, the Lakers still have a chance to overtake the series.

The fourth quarter begins!

Iverson sat on the bench, and O'Neal sat on the bench.

Only Wei Guo and Kobe remained on the court, which moved some fans. These two had such a strong desire to win.

Lakers on offense.

Kobe had the ball, and Bell couldn't stop him. After breaking through to the basket, Kobe noticed Samaki moving towards the basket and passed the ball to Samaki.

Samaki receives the ball and goes for a layup.

*Smack!!!*

Wei Guo, who was originally guarding Kobe, turned around and slapped the ball onto the backboard.

10 blocks!!!

Wei Guo's number of blocks reached double digits.

What followed was quite simple. After about three more minutes, Wei Guo went to the bench to rest, and then Kobe also left the game. The point difference was too large... the outcome of this game was already decided.

O'Neal and Iverson, on the other hand, had it easy.

Neither of them played in the fourth quarter...they sat on the bench the whole time, waiting for the game to end.

...

"Beep!!!"

The match ended with the referee's whistle.

The 76ers defended their home court once again, securing their second victory in the NBA Finals.

Match statistics:

Allen Iverson: 27 points, 1 rebound, 7 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks

Wei Guo: 43 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, and 10 blocks

Kobe: 37 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

O'Neal: 17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 steals, 2 blocks

Plagued by foul trouble and missing the fourth quarter, O'Neal played only 26 minutes in total, but his double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds is enough to prove his ability.

The 76ers have been targeting O'Neal because they know that... to win the championship, they must limit O'Neal's performance.

........

Two days later, the third round of the Finals took place in Los Angeles.

Thanks to outstanding performances from Kobe and Shaq, they defended their home court and won a hard-fought game.

The score is now 2-1.

Although it was Wei Guo's first time playing in the finals, his experience on the court made people forget that he was a rookie.

The game was lost...

Wei Guo comforted his teammates and coaches, saying that the Lakers were a very strong team, and losing one game was nothing. He would try his best to win the fourth game and then return to his home court to lift the championship trophy.

........

June 13, Staples Center.

Game 4 of the Finals begins...

Britney's family lives in Los Angeles, and she has a luxurious villa in Los Angeles. In order to win this game, Wei Guo even gave up the opportunity to meet Britney at her house.

The starting lineup remains unchanged.

Before the game, Phil Jackson was giving the players a final pep talk. For the Lakers, every game is crucial when they are down 2-0. If they lose another game, the 76ers will have a match point.

Last season the Lakers beat the 76ers 4-1, and this season they don't need to be eliminated by the 76ers 4-1.

"Beep!!!"

The match began with the referee's whistle.

Jones dribbled the ball up the court, passed it to the inside, where Wei Guo received the ball and drew the defense before passing it to Iverson on the outside.

Iverson takes a three-point shot.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

3-0!!!

........

"If O'Neal had Wei Guo's passing awareness and passing ability, he would be a greater threat."

"Shaq's shooting ability is also worse than Wei Guo's."

"Although Wei Guo is very strong inside, he is not as wide as Shaq. The two are evenly matched inside. Wei Guo's real advantage over Shaq is his outside shooting ability."

"And free throws."

"Yes, that cannot be ignored. Wei Guo's free throw percentage is the highest in league history."

........

Two Lakers assistant coaches sat on the bench, discussing Wei Guo and O'Neal.

The previous match.

O'Neal played exceptionally well, and even Wei Guo couldn't completely contain him. O'Neal played 47 minutes, scoring 37 points and grabbing 19 rebounds.

Lakers on offense.

Horry takes a mid-range shot.

"bang~~~"

A very crisp sound of hammering.

Wei Guo grabbed the defensive rebound and passed the ball to Jones. Jones dribbled to the frontcourt and passed it to Iverson, who then took a fadeaway jump shot over Kobe.

"bang~~~"

The basketball bounced off the rim.

Wei Guo charged towards the basket, leaping high to grab the rebound in mid-air.

at the same time...

O'Neal and Horry also squeezed under the basket, one foot silently appearing at Wei Guo's landing spot.

Wei Guo's attention was entirely focused on basketball.

"Snap!"

He twisted his ankle after landing.

It all happened in an instant. Wei Guo grabbed Coleman to cushion the impact... Iverson rushed over and shoved Horry in the chest, "You fucking did that on purpose, didn't you?"

"Wei Guo, are you alright?"

Horry, on the contrary, looked at Wei Guo with an innocent expression.

The match was therefore suspended...

"Team doctor! Team doctor! Team doctor!"

Coach Thompson immediately went to call the team doctor, but when the doctor arrived, Wei Guo shook his head and said, "I'm fine."

You must have twisted your ankle.

The team doctor said, "Let's go back to the locker room and check on him."

"I'm really fine..."

After saying that, Wei Guo swung his legs, jumped up and down twice, and then said, "See, I'm really fine, I can continue the competition."

"It's good that you're alright, but you must not push yourself."

The team doctor gave another instruction: after returning to the sidelines, he simply stayed on the 76ers' bench to keep an eye on Wei Guo's condition.

"I'm glad you're alright."

Horry said insincerely, "I really didn't mean to just now."

"I see..."

Wei Guo responded coldly.

If it weren't for his recovery rune, this game wouldn't have been possible.

The game continues!

The 76ers inbounded the ball, Wei Guo circled out to receive it, took a step and went for a layup, but Horry stepped forward to block Wei Guo.

"Oh..."

Wei Guo suddenly exerted force, colliding with Horry, and then threw the ball toward the basket.

"Bang!!!"

Horry was knocked off his feet by Wei Guo and fell in a parabolic arc.

"Beep!!!"

The referee blew his whistle, one hand outstretched in front of him, the other fist pointing forward, "Offensive foul!"

Wei Guo did not argue with the referee.

He turned and ran back to the backcourt... Fox pulled Horry up, Horry's eyes filled with fear.

That last moment...

He felt as if he were touching death.

Everyone could see that Wei Guo's collision with Hori was intentional, but it was hard to pinpoint exactly. Upon closer inspection, it was clear that Hori had indeed used a foothold to trip Wei Guo, and the pain Wei Guo felt upon landing wasn't something onlookers noticed. The reason he was unharmed... was due to Wei Guo's powerful regenerative abilities.

Lakers on offense.

But a shadow loomed over them, and even the audience held their breath, not cheering for their team.

Fisher orchestrated the offense, passing the ball to Horry, who then passed it to Fox... This was mainly because Kobe and O'Neal were being closely guarded, and passing the ball to them rashly could result in a turnover.

Fox backed down Coleman, but his turnaround jumper missed.

"Smack!"

Wei Guo grabbed the defensive rebound.

Because he angered Wei Guo, the other players on the 76ers became more aggressive on both offense and defense.

Just now...

Horry's foul was witnessed by many players, which is why Iverson rushed over and pushed Horry.

Iverson always considered himself Weiguo's older brother, and no one was allowed to bully Weiguo. Moreover, this was the closest Iverson had ever come to the championship. If he injured Weiguo and lost the championship trophy, it would become the biggest regret of Iverson's life.

........

The 76ers are on offense, and Iverson drives and passes the ball.

"Bang!!!"

Wei Guo received the ball and dunked it successfully.

Kobe wanted to play a combination with O'Neal, but O'Neal made a mistake in receiving the ball. Iverson took the opportunity to steal the ball, dribbled it to the frontcourt, paused for a moment, and then tossed the ball into the air after Wei Guo caught up.

"Bang!!!"

Wei Guo dunked again.

It's been three minutes since the start...

Wei Guo scored twice with dunks, while the Lakers failed to score a single point, prompting Phil Jackson to immediately call a timeout.

........

The Zen Master got impatient and started yelling at the players: "What are you all doing? Are you trying to give up the game?"

They're all playing like they're sleepwalking... If they're going to play like this, they might as well just surrender!

The Lakers players all lowered their heads, and no one dared to speak.

After giving another lecture, the Zen Master substituted Devin George for Horry. He explained that Wei Guo's offensive foul was intentional, and Horry was stunned by Wei Guo's collision. The Zen Master was determined to appeal to the league after the game, but the game was still ongoing, and their priority was to defend their home court and tie the score.

"Kobe...Shaq..."

The game has just begun, and you two must bring back your morale.

With the timeout approaching, Phil Jackson gave Kobe and Shaq another pep talk, reminding them that these two were undoubtedly the Lakers' core players.

The 76ers' bench.

Britney sat in the corner of the bench. As soon as Wei Guo came off the court, she handed him a drink. "Honey, is your foot alright?"

"It's okay~"

Wei Guo sipped his drink. "Trying to hurt me? Not so easy."

With just a casual remark, Britney's eyes lit up. On and off the court... Wei Guo is just that amazing.

........

The timeout ended, and the players returned to the court.

Mutombo replaced Coleman, and Devin George replaced Horry.

Lakers on offense.

Wei Guo stood at the three-point corner, turned his head to look at Horry behind him, and said, "You'd better not play tonight."

"What did you say?"

Horry protested in a low voice, "Could you say that again?"

"laugh..."

Wei Guo chuckled softly.

Horry really chickened out; even his protest lacked any real force.

Kobe had the ball at the top of the key, and Wei Guo started moving towards the basket. He exchanged a glance with Mutombo, and then the two switched positions. As soon as O'Neal received the pass, Wei Guo marked him.

O'Neal turned around.

His massive frame pushed Wei Guo aside, and he hooked the ball in.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

7:2!!!

The Lakers started scoring.

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant are both top players in the league. Wei Guo might intimidate Horry, but he can't intimidate these two. Just as Phil Jackson instructed, O'Neal and Kobe Bryant need to lead the team to regain their momentum.

Time ticked by, second by second...

There was a lot of physical contact, and the defensive actions were very aggressive, resulting in low shooting percentages for all players.

......

There are 3 minutes and 27 seconds left in the first quarter.

O'Neal grabbed the offensive rebound, but as he was about to get up for a dunk, Mutombo pulled him down.

"Beep!!!"

The referee blew his whistle and called a defensive foul on Mutombo.

"Well done!"

Brown gave a compliment.

Mutombo grinned, "That foul was well worth it."

O'Neal walks to the free-throw line...

Cummings stood up and shouted, "Shaq, do you dare to take a free throw with your back to the basket?"

O'Neal, "???"

This sentence...

It affected O'Neal.

"bang~~~"

"bang~~~"

Wei Guo missed both free throws and grabbed the rebound.

Jones dribbled the ball up the court and passed it to Wei Guo. Fox and O'Neal double-teamed Wei Guo, who faked a shot and then took a fadeaway jumper.

"Beep!!!"

The referee blew his whistle and called a foul on Fox.

The Zen master's face was stern...

It would be unwise to foul Wei Guo, but a big guy like Wei Guo playing fadeaway jumpers under the basket is indeed difficult to defend without a foul.

Wei Guo steps to the free-throw line...

"Whoosh!!!"

"Whoosh!!!"

Both free throws were made.

Kobe passed the ball to O'Neal as he was moving, and O'Neal took a step forward after receiving the ball, preparing to dunk.

Mutombo hugged O'Neal again.

"Beep!!!"

The referee blew his whistle again, calling another foul on Mutombo.

"Shameless!"

O'Neal was furious.

Didn't we agree... not to use the Hack-a-Shaq tactic?