Chapter 96: High Energy.
After Game 6, the mood in the Cavaliers' locker room was incredibly tense. Losing always stings, and no one was in the mood to crack a smile.
Veterans like Ilgauskas were especially hit hard, with his eyes noticeably red. He had returned to the Cavs this season despite a lot of criticism, only to meet such a heartbreaking end.
It wasn't just Ilgauskas. All the players who had been with the Cavs since last season were equally disheartened. Losing to the same team, with the same scoreline, for two straight years? It felt downright horrible.
Coach Brown entered the room, calling for LeBron and Shaq to head to the post-game press conference.
"I'm coming too," Han Sen said, standing up.
Brown looked confused, and even LeBron turned his head toward Han. The press conference was going to be a roast— anyone would avoid it if they could. But Han was volunteering?
"I want to face this failure with the team," Han said, his face resolute.
Brown couldn't help but feel moved, giving Han a big hug. As they left, Cunningham scratched his chin, feeling uneasy. Knowing Han and his playful relationship with LeBron, he couldn't shake the feeling that Han wasn't just going to share the blame— he was about to stir up trouble.
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At the press conference, the room was packed with reporters. The Cavaliers' loss meant they had plenty of tough questions ready.
The first ones targeted Coach Brown. If the Cavs had won, they'd be heading back to Cleveland for a Game 7, with a chance to pull off the 1-3 comeback at home.