Before the Western Conference Finals, ESPN launched a poll on who is the "best clutch player in NBA history."
The result was that over 80% of fans cast their votes for Qin Yue.
But actually...
If possible, Qin Yue is definitely the player in the league who least likes playing in critical moments.
Why?
Because once the game is dragged into critical moments by the opponent....
It means the Warriors also have a great chance of losing the game.
Even someone as strong as Qin Yue can't guarantee a victory for the team in every crucial moment in his "Celestial God Form."
In the past, Qin Yue, who won more than he lost, left people with the stereotype that "as long as Great Qin exerts himself, the Warriors can't lose."
Just like Curry's "abnormal accuracy" and Kobe's "four threes and two irons."
In fact, if you deduct most of Kobe's unreasonable shots, you'll find that his actual scoring efficiency in games is not low.
And Curry?
Who said Curry doesn't have memorable moments of shooting struggles?
It's just that Curry's "abnormal accuracy" memorable moments are so many that when people talk about this baby-faced assassin, they selectively forget those games where he didn't perform well.
In short, since basketball is a sport full of randomness.
Therefore, no matter when, Qin Yue doesn't like using these critical moments to test his own and the fans' nerves.
Even though Qin Yue always can't help but get addicted to them.
Oracle Arena, 1 minute and 35 seconds before the end.
The fans of both teams experienced a roller coaster ride on this night.
On the court, the Warriors, leading by four points, had an opportunity to extend the score to seven points and secure the victory when Curry was left open on the outside.
However, as Curry's shot hit the rim and Klay chased and hit the three-pointer.
The Lakers quickly returned from hell to heaven.
And next possession...
At least Paul didn't let down this game, blocking Curry's attempt to pass the ball to Qin Yue.
Fortunately, Wallace stepped up in time to assist and successfully rescued Curry.
Moreover, as the Lakers players on the court didn't have enough time to stop Wallace from cutting in, even Kobe was ready to assist his teammates with the baseline inbound pass.
But the next second...
No one expected Wallace, who was completely unchallenged during the layup, to give the ball back to the Lakers in an perplexing manner, as if "Grandma Wang" took over.
As a result, the Warriors, who missed the heaven-sent opportunity, were punished in the next possession, when Paul pulled up and hit a top-of-the-arc three-pointer to reverse the score.
Scoreboard, 108 to 106.
In Oakland, the Oracle Arena, which was still bustling seconds ago, suddenly welcomed its quietest moment of the night.
On TNT TV Station, Barkley, who could clearly feel his heartbeat accelerating, said: "My God! Who would've thought it would only take the Lakers half a minute to go from hell to heaven?"
On the court, without a timeout, the game continued.
In the Warriors' backcourt, Qin Yue, who didn't touch the ball in the last possession, personally dribbled from the backcourt this possession.
Meanwhile, the Lakers quickly made an adjustment, directly double-teaming Qin Yue near the midline to force him to pass the ball.
In response, in the Lakers' halfcourt, Qin Yue wanted to pass the ball to a teammate first and then move without the ball to request it again.
But since Curry had a particularly good position.
All he needed was a horizontal dribble to create space from Paul and get a shooting opportunity.
So Curry did it without hesitation, and much to Qin Yue's shock, completed another brick assist off the backboard.
Actually, in the last moment, Curry was calm and composed before the shot.
It's just that these two three-pointers, which Curry should have secured, ultimately veered off course.
It has to be said, this is the charm of basketball.
After all, if basketball games could change with human willpower, James, who desires a "Jordan" to lead his team to championship every year, would have earned at least ten championship rings.
Oracle Arena, 33 seconds before the end, Lakers ball possession.
As long as they can score in this possession, the Lakers have a chance to close the game.
With Kobe running down the clock, he completed the shot at the last moment.
Swish!
At the technical table, the moment Kobe hit the mid-range jumper, Warriors' coach Ma Long, who still couldn't believe the Warriors went from leading by four points to trailing by four, was requesting a timeout, while internally felt a strong urge to kick Curry.
However, Qin Yue stopped Ma Long.
Because after calming down, Qin Yue understood that Curry's shooting choice just now wasn't a big problem.
Additionally, Qin Yue even took the initiative to comfort Curry, whose expression began to show disappointment: "Stephen, everyone has moments when shots don't go in, but next time an opportunity arises, you need to seize it."
Of course, that's what was said.
Besides, after the timeout, with JR Smith and Ray Allen on, the Warriors' first passing option was still Curry.
But on the court, when Curry couldn't find a chance, Qin Yue, using a fake screen to receive Green's sideline pass, chose to trust himself.
In Oracle Arena, to save time, Qin Yue received the ball and took the shot from a full meter outside the three-point line, temporarily extending the Warriors' chances.
