to 101, the Cavaliers eventually defeated the Pelicans on the road, changing the finals score to 3 to 0.
Davis contributed 26 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, delivering an MVP-level performance. He was also the key to the Pelicans keeping the loss within single digits.
But the Cavaliers were all villains tonight, and ultimately, he couldn’t lead the team to victory.
After winning this match, the Cavaliers celebrated on the sidelines because they are now not only on the verge of winning the championship but also one step away from a finals sweep.
"They were pushing us madly on the court, and the referees turned a blind eye to it. It was more like a boxing match than basketball."
In the post-ga press conference, Jas questioned the referees’ decisions.
However, Jas’ comnts didn’t attract much attention because everyone’s focus was on the Cavaliers’ post-ga press conference.
Hansen did not accept any interviews before the ga, but he couldn’t miss the post-ga press conference, as all the reporters were concerned about his departure from the Cavaliers.
So when Hansen showed up, the crowded press conference scene turned into a commotion.
However, at the beginning of the press conference, the reporters were still asking questions related to the ga.
For example, the issue of refereeing standards that Jas had previously ntioned.
Hansen chuckled.
When the refereeing is advantageous, it’s fair; once it’s not, it’s unfair. That’s very Jas.
Jas’ previous "shocking kneeling" ca about this way.
"Why doesn’t he just choose to retire?" Hansen issued a soul-searching question after putting away his smile.
Every ti he fails, it’s either the teammates’ fault or the referees’, anyway, never admitting any personal fault.
If there’s never any personal issue, there’s never any reflection; without reflection, there’s no targeted improvent, leading to no significant progress, hence never achieving success; it’s a complete logical loop.
Of course, Hansen knows Jas is unlikely to retire.
Jas might lack the spirit, but his skin is thick enough; not retiring ans plenty of money, even if the world criticizes him, he pretends not to hear and keeps going.
After discussing the ga, reporters naturally turned their focus to Hansen’s departure news.
"Yes, I will leave Cleveland in the sumr."
Upon Hansen confirming this, the scene wasn’t just noisy; all the reporters were talking, leading to complete chaos.
After all, news is just news, but now it’s confird by the person involved.
Reporters subsequently questioned Hansen why he was leaving Cleveland.
"Basketball here has lost its challenge for ."
Hansen didn’t speak as frankly as he did with JR because, as he said, it’s a secret.
There was another bout of discussion among the crowd.
Although this reason sounds absurd, it’s akin to when Jordan retired, saying "basketball has no challenge for ," from their mouths, it becos truth.
The form of the Cavaliers might be declining, but with Jokic growing, their strength won’t decline.
Moreover, with this season’s experience, the Cavaliers’ managent will replace role players through trades or signings, and the team’s strength will only grow next season.
For Hansen, it truly ans "lost its challenge."
Of course, one point drawn from tonight’s ga is that one effect of Hansen leaving the Cavaliers is that the League might stop giving targeted whistles against them.
With Hansen staying, the Cavaliers aiming for a fourth consecutive title, what they face might not be just whistles, but comprehensive rule targeting.
"Where are you planning to go?"
When the next reporter asked the question, the chaos instantly subsided.
All reporters stared at Hansen, hoping to hear explosive news next.
But clearly, Hansen wouldn’t announce the result at this ti.
Even he wasn’t sure himself where he would head.
"We’ll know the answer in sumr."
Hansen’s final answer was as expected.
Though this press conference didn’t contain any substantial content, the post-ga news reports still fueled the rumors of Hansen’s departure.
After all, for the other 28 teams outside of Cleveland, acquiring Hansen is more valuable than any tanking strategy.
It’s believed that other teams will pull out all stops to recruit Hansen this sumr.
Like the Warriors, who thought George would be most suitable for them this sumr, but who knew Hansen would be the biggest catch.
What, why 28?
Because there’s no way Jas would really retire like Hansen said in the press conference, so his team wouldn’t be in Hansen’s consideration.
Accompanied by outside debates, the Finals G4 continues in New Orleans.
For the Pelicans, trailing 0-3 ans they can’t win the championship anymore. What they aim for is to avoid being swept.
Being swept in the finals is a shaful event for players.
Especially for Jas, who has previously experienced continuous sweeps by Duncan and Hansen, if it happens again, it’s not just about ranking first but being untouchable.
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