The championship game of the first In-Season Tournament Championship in NBA history took place yesterday.
The Lakers completely tore through the Pacers’ penalty area in the In-Season Tournament Championship championship game, winning 123:109 and successfully becoming the first In-Season Tournament Championship champion.
Although the championship battle with David Anthony Davis hit “40+20+5” super crazy statistics, but in the end the MVP was awarded to LeBron James, who was stable and versatile in 7 games of the championship.
When interviewed, James said that he was the first championship in the history of the game and the first MVP. Irreplaceable indicator significance.
Among the 25 MVP votes, James won 17, Davis won 5, and Pacers first brother Tyrese Haliburton won 3.
James averaged 26.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game in the In-Season Tournament championship. His shooting percentage reached 56%, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 60%.
He deserved to win the MVP. Today, he made 10 of 21 shots. He scored 24 points and 11 rebounds, and worked with his good partner Davis to destroy the Pacers penalty area. The score difference between the two teams in the penalty area was 86:44.
James said after the game that the first time always has historical significance, “I don’t think it has anything to do with MVP, but that we worked together to win. This is the first In-Season Tournament championship… the record may be broken in the future. , but the only record that cannot be broken is who set it for the first time. The first In-Season Tournament championship belongs to the Los Angeles Lakers, which will never, never be surpassed.”
James said: “Objectively speaking, it’s still December, but we absolutely like the current situation of the team and everyone feels comfortable in their roles.”
James’ full-power mode in the championship was nicknamed “Money” LeBron by fans. Although it is not much compared to James’ salary, the 500,000 bonus is still very important to the entire team, including two-way players, coaching staff, and staff. generous.
James also joked after the game: “The first question everyone asked me when I came off the field was ‘When will we get the money?’ But I don’t know!” Davis also said happily: “Christmas It’s coming soon, so there will be a big gift for my family.”
Each player received a championship bonus of US$500,000, and James even took home the MVP, adding to his personal glory.
James, who will turn 39 at the end of the month, is already in his 21st NBA season. He has won the annual MVP 4 times, as well as 4 championship game MVPs and 3 All-Star Game MVPs.and led the team to participate in the In-Season Tournament championship for the first time and won the special individual award. He emphasized that glory is created by the whole team, but also Happy to write another new page.
“Records will be broken, but one thing will never be broken, and that is to be the first.” James, who averaged 28.3 points in 3 games in the In-Season Tournament tournament knockout round, mentioned that the Lakers are the first In-Season Tournament tournament champion. The team can surpass, “I am very happy to make history, and it feels great to be able to do it with a group of outstanding, interesting, dedicated and competitive partners.”
The Lakers and Celtics also hold the most 17 championships in the NBA, and now they have won the first-ever In-Season Tournament championship gold cup. Although the championship game results are not included in the league’s statistics for this season, Davis’s 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 A dominant performance with assists and 4 blocks. Lakers coach Ham described Davis and James as two punches to the Pacers, taking the team to another level when needed.
Davis, who scored 10 points in a row in the fourth quarter, was warmly cheered by the Las Vegas crowd when he was substituted during the countdown. He performed “40, 20” for the fifth time in his career and said, “I just try my best. To win games, my teammates put me in a great position to succeed. Winning the In-Season Tournament Championship is special to me, but we want to win the same thing in June.”(LVBET)