The original Mr. Big Beard was ready to make his move, because he knew that only with the united effort of everyone could Qin Yue achieve the great plan he had set before the game.
Upon hearing this, Artest and Richardson echoed, "Since we all agreed to it before the game, we must help you achieve this goal."
Beside them, this was definitely a scene that Mike Montgomery had never witnessed before.
Because, can you believe that the entire Warriors team is united at this moment with the purpose of...
merely helping their absolute core score on the court?
After halftime, in the second half, Qin Yue had more and more easy scoring opportunities on the court.
After all, as the Lakers' number one threat, once he attracted all the defensive attention, the Lakers, already at a disadvantage against the Warriors, had no energy to guard other Warriors players.
Moreover, when he's off the ball, the Lakers can't employ double-teaming tactics on Qin Yue.
On the court, during a Warriors offensive play, Davis forced his way past Fisher to find Qin Yue, who banked the ball in using Odom as leverage.
Next, in the following play, Artest returned the favor during a drive, swinging his iron elbows, and after advancing into the Lakers' territory, found Qin Yue through a Brown relay.
Qin Yue scored nearly all of his first 10 points in the second half in this manner.
The entire Warriors team became his most solid support, gradually helping him approach his ultimate goal.
On TNT TV Station, Barkley, having already seen the signs, commented, "This is absolutely the most team-oriented basketball I've ever seen."
Smith said, "Now, just 1 point away from the 50-point milestone, the Warriors' Messiah needs only that much more."
At Staples Center, home fans shouted themselves hoarse during every defensive play and tried to disturb Qin Yue with boos... but there was no sign of Qin Yue's scoring stopping.
Even Kobe found himself at a loss against Qin Yue's scoring momentum.
Because standing realistically only 196 cm tall, he couldn't magically grow an extra 10 cm to compete with Qin Yue.
Qin Yue was simply too tall, and he had that despair-inducing wingspan and soft finishing touch under the basket.
For these "Lakers with no generals, Mim as the vanguard," they couldn't even find a second player who could barely guard Qin Yue.
Therefore, Kobe knew better than anyone that the Lakers had to win this game if they wanted to turn Qin Yue's "career night" into another "tragic night" like before.
Even up until this point, Kobe still disliked Qin Yue.
But in Kobe's view, given Qin Yue's personality, he was destined not to boast about his high score at Staples Center after a loss.
With 6 minutes and 15 seconds left in the third quarter, Qin Yue successfully broke through the 50-point barrier.
It was a three-point jump shot passed to him through a Brown relay, not exactly an open shot, but it gave Qin Yue ample shooting space.
Golden State Warriors, No. 30, Qin Yue, under Odom's strong interference, forcefully hit the beautiful three-pointer, achieving his first career "50+"!
Immediately afterwards, Lakers fans at Staples Center showered that three-pointer, which nearly broke their spirits, with an eventual classic... a deluge of boos!
Court-side, Nicholson angrily threw down his coffee cup, while on the Lakers' bench, Ellis gnashed his teeth in hatred, and the previously dazed Bynum remained in a state of daydreaming.
On TNT TV Station, Barkley and Smith successively spread the news of Qin Yue scoring a "50+" against the Lakers throughout the United States.
Meanwhile, in the Bay Area, Warriors fans were celebrating wildly in bars and on streets.
After three quarters, Qin Yue had amassed 58 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 1 assist.
Now, people no longer cared whether he could break through the 60-point barrier but were eager to discuss how many points he could ultimately score in this game.
However, compared to his rising scoring data, during the break, looking at the 91-87 score... Qin Yue actually became uncharacteristically nervous.
This nervousness combined a bit of excitement with a bit of respect for these Lakers.
This sensation was like riding a roller coaster, or watching your favorite soccer team in a penalty shootout, even a bit like what every young man feels the first time they experience that kind of thing...
In the final quarter, Montgomery decided to give Qin Yue a 4-minute rest before the fourth quarter began, firmly grasping Qin Yue's large hands: "Qin, you know, actually, better than anyone, I know I won't be able to continue coaching the Warriors after this season.
So, can you let me witness firsthand the limits of your scoring before I leave the Warriors?
This not only is the pinnacle of your career so far but may also be the most memorable moment of my coaching career.
Even if it's ten or twenty years from now, when people think back to this night, they'll remember that the head coach of these Warriors was Mike Montgomery from Stanford University."
To be remembered forever, to gain fame.
Four minutes later, Qin Yue returned to the court.
Taking a deep breath, in the Warriors' next offensive play, Qin Yue successfully broke through the 60-point barrier and became the first rookie in NBA history to score 60 points in a single game.
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