In the NBA, the Celtics defeated the Mavericks 106-88 in the G5 finals to win their 18th championship in franchise history.
It was not only a victory, but also a spectacular turn for Horford's career, as he finally took off the hat of the uncrowned king in Game 186 of the playoffs.
On the basketball court, Harden's regret is like a cup of bitter coffee, although the taste is bitter, but it can always make people have an endless aftertaste. The star, who has made 166 appearances in the playoffs, has yet to taste a championship and has become the new uncrowned king.
This can't help but make people sigh that fate is sometimes so joking, as if to say: "Dude, you have to stay up again." ”
Looking back on Harden's career, it's like a blockbuster movie with ups and downs. In the Rockets' prime, he faced a superpower like the Warriors, a luxury ship with stars such as Curry, Durant, and Thompson.
And the Celtics that Doncic met in the Western Conference Finals, although powerful, are still slightly inferior to the cosmic warriors of the year.
This year's Celtics may be more due to the relative weakness of the West, but that doesn't prevent them from becoming heroes in the hearts of fans.
Let's take another look at Harden's past. When he was with the Nets, he easily defeated the Green Army with a score of 4-1, and Harden at that time was like a magic in the basketball world, always conjuring up scoring magic at critical moments.
And in Philadelphia, even with teammates like Embiid around him, he still led the team to a tie with the Green Army, creating the best record in history. These results are enough to prove Harden's quality, but fate always seems to pass him, like a lottery player who always comes close to winning.
Now, Harden's future seems even more uncertain. The countdown to Paul George's departure seems to have begun, and the interaction between Embiid and George seems to foreshadow the possibility of George joining Philadelphia.
Although the four-year, $212 million contract that Philadelphia has prepared for George is far from the Clippers' four-year $221 million, George is more likely to choose Philadelphia, which is more sincere to him. It's like a basketball version of the "grab the fight", where each team is working for their own future.
If George does leave, will Harden stay with the Clippers? This question is like a basketball hanging in mid-air, and it is impossible to guess where it lands. After all, partnering with a Leonard, who is often injured, doesn't seem very likely to win the title.
And Leonard's operation in 2019 now looks like a blow to the Clippers' current situation and future.
If the Clippers hadn't gambled everything for George, but built around Leonard and Alexander, maybe things would have been very different.
Either way, the game is always full of variables and surprises. Just like the performance of Celtic in G5, they proved themselves with their strength and also brought a wonderful visual feast to the fans.
And Harden's story may only be a temporary trough, who can say for sure in the future? It's like a basketball game, you never know what's going to happen in the next second, but as long as the game continues, the possibilities are endless.
Netizens also have a variety of discussions about this game and these stars. Someone said, "Horford has finally proven himself, and this is the honor he deserves." ”
Some people also sighed: "Harden is really ill-fated, I hope he will realize his dream as soon as possible." Some people even joked: "George, this is the rhythm of the team, are the Philadelphia fans ready for new signings?" "These comments are like spectators on a basketball court, and everyone has their own opinions and expectations.
The NBA is always full of excitement and variables, and every star has their own story and destiny.
As spectators, in addition to enjoying the joy of the game, we also expect every star to realize their dreams. After all, that's the beauty of sports, isn't it?