Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 252 My territory, I have the final say

Griffin's injury has made the training ground silent. After the training, the players will leave and go home, and they will also return to the team after 2 pm.

It wouldn't be like this in college or at any level in the country, but this is the NBA.

Except when we are forced to be together on the road, at other times, it's just like punching in at work. We just need to arrive at the stadium three or four hours before the game.

Chen Fang did not drive back because Wu Zi was not at home at this time, but was attending classes at the university. The distance was far now, and the round trip to USC would take more than two hours, and that was without traffic jams.

The traffic jams in California are no worse than those in first-tier cities in China during rush hour.

When Chen Fang comes to Panshi, he will have a meal here. This has become a routine operation.

Now it is the regular season, and Chen Fang no longer has spare time to come here for training. Panshi's business is open to the whole society, and its main service targets are celebrities and some college students. After all, it is a capitalist society, and it is impossible to let everyone rest until the off-season.

Chen Fang is not a philanthropist. He will accept any profit during this period as long as it can break even.

Panshi has nutritious meals. Chen Fang only took a bite. You can’t eat too much before the game, so just simply replenish your energy.

Elijah had just finished his work and deliberately brought over the steak. Chen Fang rolled his eyes.

Before the game, you should avoid consuming high-fat and high-fiber foods, such as beef and pork. You can only eat easily digestible high-energy foods such as chicken breast and whole wheat bread.

Because high-fat and high-fiber foods are difficult to digest, they can easily cause stomach discomfort, vomiting, etc. during strenuous exercise.

There is also an even more extreme trend, which is to significantly reduce meat intake and reduce fat intake to achieve weight loss and improve athletic performance. For example, Irving has started to go the vegetarian route.

"Even though you're not a professional player now, don't be so self-indulgent!" Chen Fang said.

"I made two deals today, so I'm rewarding myself." Elijah's words made Chen Fang shut up in disappointment. He had been in a bad mood recently and was unhappy playing the game. He always felt that something was restraining him.

In fact, he himself knew that this was a demon in his heart and he had not let it go.

"Why, the boss is not happy even though the employees have achieved good results?" Ilya asked.

Chen Fang sighed. He knew his brother was trying to entertain him, so he asked, "Do you still remember what your impression of me was when you first met me?"

Elijah recalled, "Don't be mad if I tell you this, Boss. I heard there was a Chinese freshman who came in and was instantly a starter. I was thinking, 'Why?' When we were freshmen, we had to endure almost two years before we even had the chance to play as a starter."

"Please excuse me, I'm a five-star high school student, how can I be willing to come if I don't even have this little benefit!"

"Hey, five-star and four-star ratings don't really mean anything. It's not like I haven't fought five-star players before." Ilya chuckled and continued, "Then when we met, I thought you were pretty cool, and when you said you had a grudge against UCLA, I thought you were pretty brave."

"But it's only to this extent, I still feel unhappy."

"When did you feel good?"

"It was after the first training session, you were still shooting, I passed by and took a look, and then you called me over. Do you remember what you said?"

Chen Fang thought about it and said uncertainly, "It seems to be saying, hey, how about a one-on-one duel? If I lose, I'll buy you breakfast for a week."

"Yes, that's it." Elijah's eyes were filled with memories.

"Wow, that one-on-one match left a deep impression on me. You beat me 11-0 with such a clean, efficient fight. I was thinking, what the hell? Is this even human?"

"Then what?" Chen Fang asked casually.

Elijah replied: “When I realized that USC had a great player, my first reaction was, maybe we can make it to the championship game and break the record!”

"From that day on, I thought, I can't mess up, and neither can anyone else. We all have to protect you well."

Chen Fang was stunned. He asked unsurely, "Is that so? That's a bit exaggerated. I don't need protection."

"Yes, there are so many people in the team, and everyone has different ideas, but as the captain, I know very well that as long as someone makes a suggestion, everyone will start to unify their ideas."

“Many times, someone needs to stand up and call for action.”

"I don't know why you are unhappy, brother. I know that the NBA is difficult. If you have something that makes you unhappy, you can tell me. I may not be able to solve it, but at least I can listen and keep it confidential."

Looking at Ilya sitting across from him at the dining table, Chen Fang felt a warmth well up in his heart.

"Thanks, bro, I think you've got me covered, really."

Elijah thought Chen Fang was just trying to comfort him, but he nodded anyway: "It's my honor."

"Stop eating and practice shooting with me!"

"Hey, hey, employee lunch is personal time, the boss can't exploit them like this!" Elijah couldn't help but yell when Chen Fang pulled him away without any explanation.

"What nonsense!" Chen Fang laughed.

Being able to meet good brothers through basketball is a happiness in life in itself.

At four o'clock in the afternoon at the Clippers training center, Rivers called all the players together.

"Blake is injured, and the diagnosis is not out yet. We have to be prepared to lose him in the near future."

Glancing at the entire team, he continued, "The tactics have changed. We need more cuts and screens. Defensively, a lot of switching and man-to-man defense."

"Everyone needs to be active, run, and keep running."

"The Warriors are a tough opponent, but that doesn't mean we have to give up. That's not the Clippers' style. No matter who plays today, I want to see the desire to win."

NBA speeches don't last long. Just get the point across. There's no point in emphasizing it. If you want to win, there's no need to say much. If you want to play badly, no matter how much you say, it's useless.

But Rivers stopped Chen Fang in the end, which made his teammates look at him sideways and immediately had some guesses in their minds.

It is a fact that when Griffin is not there, Chen Fang is the first scoring point.

"Today is your chance." Rivers got straight to the point.

"I understand." Chen Fang nodded. He had expected this.

"You really understand?" Rivers asked.

Before Chen Fang could speak, Rivers said, "I'm going to let you fight to your heart's content today. All the tactics will revolve around you. You have unlimited firing rights today."

It only took a second for his eyes to go from wide to slightly narrowed. Chen Fang looked carefully at the head coach's face, trying to confirm that he was not joking.

"No matter what the score difference is today, you must be fully prepared. I will not substitute you. You control your rest time on your own." Rivers' next words made Chen Fang feel even more suspicious.

"Anyway, today is your carnival day, and maybe it will be your masterpiece that makes you famous in the NBA." Rivers patted Chen Fang on the shoulder and left.

To be honest, Rivers was unhappy. He felt very aggrieved by the pressure from the management, but ever since Lawrence replaced him as the president of the Clippers, Rivers knew that his good days were over.

Instead of falling out, it's better to be decent. He still has to stay in the alliance, so how could he ruin the foundation because of a momentary anger?

So, he delegated power to Chen Fang. Don’t you want to see how the Chinese perform? OK, I won’t impose any restrictions. Whether you are a lion or a jackal, it’s up to you.

"Coach!" Chen Fang came to his senses after Rivers walked seven or eight meters away, and he shouted.

Rivers didn't look back. He just waved his arm behind Chen Fang and continued walking away.

Chen Fang stood there without moving. After a while, he picked up a basketball and started shooting on the court alone.

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San Francisco is 600 kilometers away from Los Angeles, and a plane can reach the destination within one hour. When the Golden State Warriors arrived at the Staples Center, the Clippers' bus was still stuck on the road.

The Warriors are the most popular and influential team in the league today because they are the most dominant team today. Curry, Durant, and Klay, three of the league's top scorers, plus a group of talented teammates, make up the Warriors.

Head coach Kerr once told the media: In the Warriors, there is no such thing as substitutes, all players are main players.

This statement is of course an exaggeration, but it also proves from a certain perspective that the Warriors' dynasty puzzle is already the most perfect in the league.

In the pre-match interview, the reporter asked Curry, mentioning that this was a battle for the top spot. Curry smiled and answered very officially: "I hope that after tonight, we are still No. 1 in the Western Conference."

When asked the same question to Durant, he gave a completely different answer. Durant first scratched his neck, then asked the reporter with a surprised expression: "Are you sure?"

When asked about Green, the Warriors' big mouth, the source of the trouble, and the focus maker finally said what the reporter wanted.

"This is ridiculous! The battle for the top spot? Ha, the Clippers don't even qualify for the playoffs. They don't know what losing Paul means."

"We will clock out after three quarters, then go home and take a comfortable bath. This is just an ordinary regular season game, there's no need for gimmicks." Green shook his head and walked away with disdain.

Today's Staples Center was completely full. Even though it was revealed before the game that Griffin was accidentally injured and would be sidelined, the fans in Los Angeles came to watch the Warriors.

Curry and Durant's appeal has always been the strongest in the league.

Chen Fang did not go to the stadium to warm up, but stayed in the locker room. At the pre-match meeting, Rivers announced the starting lineup and emphasized that Chen Fang would be the core today to compete against the Warriors.

His original words: I don't care how many points the Warriors can score, I just want to see how many points we can score. Do your best to defend and seize every scoring opportunity. We can't let the San Francisco people leave so easily.

Because, this is our turf, this is the Clippers' Los Angeles.

The whole team was full of enthusiasm and their fighting spirit was aroused. They rushed out of the locker room, forgetting that Chen Fang did not follow them out.

"I need to meditate." Chen Fang said to the staff.

So Chen Fang sat cross-legged in the locker room with his eyes closed.

Meditation is a strong suggestion, which not only regulates one's own spirit, but also hypnotizes one's beliefs.

Chen Fang had only one thought in his mind, that is, I am very strong, I am stronger than anyone today.

Half an hour later, he heard the commotion, so he returned to his seat, the door was opened, and the Clippers returned from warm-ups.

"When did you come back?" With Griffin away, vice-captain Jordan took the initiative to assume the responsibilities of locker room leader.

"I didn't go. I was meditating."

"Meditation?" This made everyone quiet down and they all looked at Chen Fang.

"Playing habits. If the game is important, I will meditate to adjust my mood and state."

Since Chen Fang had said this, Jordan Jr. naturally wouldn't say anything more.

The locker room was noisy again, some were changing shoes, some were wiping sweat, everyone had their own way of adjusting before the game, there was nothing wrong with that, and no one should ask too much.

It’s just that everyone felt that Chen Fang was a little strange today. Perhaps it was because of the coach’s arrangement that made the Chinese a little nervous.

Only Sang Weil seemed to be thinking about something and looked at Chen Fang a few more times.

He recalled some unpleasant memories. After the semi-final elimination game between South Carolina and USC, he was frustrated and wanted to know the opponent who defeated them, so he got some secrets.

It is rumored that Chinese people will meditate before important games.

I saw it with my own eyes today and it seems that the rumors are true.

Everyone was dressed and ready to go. They were going to perform a routine ceremony in the player tunnel. Chen Fang's unique ceremony was still in the works, and Jordan suddenly had an idea.

He hugged Chen Fang and said, "Since today's game is so important, you can perform the ceremony."

"I?"

"Well, it's your turn."

Chen Fang thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, it's very simple and not difficult to imitate."

Everyone stopped and Chen Fang walked to the front. A few meters behind him was the end of the player's tunnel. The light was very bright, making Chen Fang's figure look like a halo.

So, all 16 Clippers players saw Chen Fang put his hands together in front of his chest, sinking his strength into his hips and knees, and making a big sword and golden horse.

And the next second, a scene that made one's eyes pop suddenly appeared. Chen Fang suddenly turned over and somersaulted. After standing again, he stretched out his right hand and shouted clearly: "Please teach me!"

Everyone was stunned. Even though they didn't understand, it didn't affect their sensory evaluation.

"Cool!" they all shouted.

"This is kung fu, kung fu!" Jordan was really shocked. He exclaimed: "Can you just do the front? I can't flip! I will fall badly!"

"It's no big deal. Let's go. It's our turn to perform!" Chen Fang said in a deep voice.

From this second on, he entered the role.

Today is a very auspicious day, suitable for conquering all directions!

In the TX commentary booth, Duan Ran and Ke Fanjing were waiting for the game to begin. Griffin's unexpected injury and rest today made them completely lose confidence in the Clippers winning.

The only good news is that Chen Fang is fine and will continue to start.

"We might be slaughtered by the Universe Warriors today." Ke Fan muttered.

"It's too difficult!" Duan Ran shook his head.

"Today, please do a good job of commentating. Don't praise the Warriors too much, so as to avoid fans having a rebellious mentality. It is better to talk about other things, such as talking more about the difficulties and the gap between the two sides. At least the fans will feel better psychologically."

"I know. It's just about narrowing the gap on paper. Chen Fang's score won't be bad anyway. Everyone will be happy if he can get double digits." Ke Fan nodded.

Compared to the two of them, David, who had just jumped from CBS to Bally Sports West, was full of energy and said to his new partner, Reiss Marquez: "I have a feeling that today's game will be extremely exciting."

Bally Sports West is a live network station under Diamond Sports Group. It is one of the largest regional sports networks in the United States, with the broadcasting rights of 42 professional teams (14 baseball teams, 16 NBA teams, and 12 NHL teams), including the Clippers.

The so-called regional stations are like the difference between CCTV and provincial stations. Bally Sports West is dedicated to serving California sports live broadcasts, including high school, college, NBA, and NFL. California locals are accustomed to watching games through Bally Sports West.

Reese objected: "You mean the massacre was spectacular?"

"Of course not. You don't know Chen Fang very well. He's the kind of player who explodes in desperate situations. The bigger the gap in strength, the stronger he becomes." David shrugged. "I know him very well. If you were to get close to him, you'd be able to read the light in his eyes."

"What light?"

"The light of the king!"

Reese shook his head secretly. Everyone said that this newcomer was a little crazy. Now it seems that he is not only crazy, but also insane.

Chen Fang stood on the court with a new starting lineup.

Rivers Jr., Kuzma, Nance Jr., and Jordan Jr. stood behind him in various forms. Just then, a reporter thought the scene was great and immediately captured it.

Chen Fang stood with his hands on his hips, staring ahead. Rivers Jr. lowered his head slightly, as if checking if his shoelaces were tied tightly. Kuzma looked solemnly, looking in the same direction as Chen Fang. Nance Jr. chewed gum, raised his head, and looked solemn. Jordan Jr. looked the most relaxed, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and a hint of a sneer.

This is the trade-off Rivers can make to find the best five-small lineup in pursuit of a faster switching speed.

Many people have focused their attention on Chen Fang, a Chinese man with a well-proportioned and slender figure who likes to wear smaller-sized shorts. His playing style is elegant and domineering, and he has now earned a deep impression among Clippers fans.

How can someone who has made it all the way from high school to the NBA not be strong!

It’s just a little regrettable that Chinese people don’t have tattoos. If they did, this favorable impression would be greater. But those who understand know that Chinese people have never been interested in tattoo culture.

The referee came on stage and the Warriors went to the center circle, and the two teams finally faced each other.

Durant, Klay, Green, Curry, Pachulia, these familiar faces, this group of people are the memories of fans born after 10, and the Warriors are also the most important part of this era.

Taking a deep breath, calming his mind, Chen Fang stared as hard as a knife. This game was of great significance.

Not only do I want to pay tribute to the strong men of this era, but I also want to prove whether I can really compete with them.

Regardless of winning or losing, there is only one word in Chen Fang's mind.

Dry!
"CCTV, CCTV, now broadcasting the Los Angeles Clippers at home against the Golden State Warriors. Good morning, everyone. I am Su Qun, and I am Yang Yi."

In the memories of countless domestic fans, such words are very familiar, but the next two hours are enough for them to remember for a long time.

As the referee tossed the basketball, Jordan Jr. and Pachulia jumped high, and a big battle officially began.

Jordan Jr. was the first to touch the basketball, and he hooked it backwards to change the direction of the ball. Chen Fang was the first to catch it, and he jumped sideways and held the ball in his arms.

He ran as soon as he landed, dribbling around Klay's interference and coming to the sideline area. He quickly glanced around, estimated where everyone would go next, accelerated again, and rushed straight down along the sideline.

Klay followed closely behind, Green blocked Jordan at the top of the arc, Curry followed Rivers on the other side, and Durant went inside to prepare for the second switch defense at the side of the penalty area.

Pachulia and Nance Jr. were entangled and moved closer to Chen Fang.

All the scenes flashed through Chen Fang's mind, and then he made a decision.

It seems that it would be easier to attack the inside, and outside shots would face Klay's blocking, but Chen Fang doesn't think so. The Warriors' double-teaming speed is faster than ever. Once he takes three steps with the ball, Green and Durant will catch up.

On the contrary, as long as he gets rid of Klay, he will have space to shoot.

With Klay, Green, Livingston and Iguodala off the court, the Warriors have four 3D players, all playing all-out offense and defense.

What Chen Fang wants to do today is to have a try with this group of 3Ds.

Coming to the three-point line on the wing, Chen Fang paused and was about to jump up to pass the ball. Klay, who was right behind him, jumped up and blocked the shot.

But Chen Fang received the ball and watched Klay slide past him before he jumped up and shot a three-pointer.

Klay landed and turned to look at the basket. Seeing the white net splashing like waves, he realized that the result was already decided.

Chen Fang retreated as he attacked, and at the same time he shouted, "Retreat, retreat."

The Warriors' fast break was very fast. Curry crossed the center circle with the ball, and Green also just passed the center circle. He first glanced at Curry to determine whether a screen was needed. After confirming that it was not necessary, Green quickened his pace and came to the top of the arc. At this time, Curry had already started to move towards the center from the sideline, and he was not far behind Green.

Rivers Jr. was mainly defending Curry today. The order given to him by his father was to lead the defense in the half court and chase him man-to-man.

He stared at Curry warily and moved closer to him, but he had to consider Green's pick-and-roll.

As we all know, the Warriors' attack starts with Curry dribbling the ball across half court, handing it off to Green who sets the pick-and-roll for him, and then playing a variety of passes, or starting off with off-ball screens, such as the elevator ball and the Spanish pick-and-roll.

Among them, Green read the game at the top of the arc and found that Curry attracted most of the defense, so he went to the inside to attack the basket on his own. If he attracted a double-team, he would pass the ball to Durant and Klay on both wings.

But even if you know, what can you do? You can't defend against overwhelming strength and open tactics.

Sure enough, Green's pick-and-roll delayed Rivers Jr. tightly, and Curry went around to the wing. His three-point deterrence directly sucked Nance Jr. out to do backup defense, but Green easily shook off Rivers Jr. and cut into the elbow area at the level of the free throw line. Curry passed the ball to Green, who rushed into the penalty area after receiving the ball. He did not pass the ball immediately, but waited for Jordan Jr. to come over and then passed it to Durant who had circled back to the top of the arc.

The Grim Reaper's scythe showed its sharp tip, and with one strike, three pieces were cut off.

3: 3.

Everyone in the commentary booth habitually praised the Warriors' tactical movement, and it was indeed as they said, difficult to restrain.

Green had several options, but he chose the safest one.

He can even wait in the interior until Curry and Klay run out of open space, and the previous ghost Durant will become a person who attracts defensive backup.

This is where Yuzhou Yong is so powerful, and Chen Fang knows it very well.

But so what, this is my home turf, my territory.

With the same quick serve from the baseline, Chen Fang rushed across half court alone with the ball. The Warriors retreated quickly. Durant was already retreating after hitting the top of the arc. Klay was following the second person. Curry was the slowest, but he was also almost at the center circle.

Faced with the hidden double-team from two people in front and on one side, Chen Fang did not think, but quickly approached Durant.

This was their first meeting, and Chen Fang didn't mind making a deeper impression on Du Laoer.

He approached Durant while he was retreating. Chen Fang dribbled the ball low, wrapped the basketball around him and leaned towards Durant, looking like he was going to take it head on.

Durant, who exaggerated his height and was at least 210cm tall, was not afraid of this kind of attack. He dodged Chen Fang's active physical contact with a side step and used his longer legs to closely follow Chen Fang. In basketball, the impact after the ball is often won in just one step. Arm span and height are insurmountable mountains.

But Chen Fang was not afraid at all. He pushed off the ground and looked for a physical collision with Durant again in the air.

"Strike back first" is Durant's defensive strategy. It has become his defensive habit. Seeing Chen Fang jump up, Durant jumped up as well, pressed down with one arm, and covered the upper part of Chen Fang's face.

It happened in a flash, and both of them relied on their sports instincts and game experience to compete. Although there was a dark cloud over his head, Chen Fang did not panic. Instead, he tightened his abdomen and raised his knees, showing that he had a stronger trump card than Durant.

Stay in the air!

"What the hell!" Ke Fan exclaimed. Not only them, but almost 20,000 people in the audience saw such a miraculous scene.

The two people gathered from the ground, separated in the air, and finally scattered to the east and west, while the basketball rose like the sun and slowly jumped into the basket.

Chen Fang waited until Durant fell and the dark clouds above his head dissipated before he lifted up the basketball that had been pressing on his chest. His body fell almost parallel to the backboard. Relying on his well-trained instincts in falling, he first unloaded the force with his feet, then his hips, and then his back, and finally rolled to avoid this dangerous fall.

Durant, who had already fallen behind, was dumbfounded.

Du Lao Er first looked up at the basketball that had fallen from the hoop, then looked at Chen Fang who was about to get up, and then he uttered, "Damn!"

Chen Fang climbed up and did not wait for his teammates to come forward. Instead, he touched his buttocks and thighs. After feeling that he was fine, he jogged back. He shouted to Kuzma who came to meet him: "Go back, I'm fine."

Chen Fang's one-on-one challenge with Durant and his powerful layup in the air moved Rivers who was sitting on the bench.

He immediately sensed the Chinese people's determination. They were treating the game as a knockout match!

Golden State played at a fast pace, but the Clippers played even faster. With Chen Fang actively holding the ball, the scene was like a tennis match, with the audience's heads shaking frequently from side to side.

Even the shouting was based on instinct. Rivers stood up. It was the first time he knew that his team could be so fast.

Next, both sides quickly served the ball from the baseline. Chen Fang attacked 4 times, made 2 shots, passed twice, Kuzma scored two points, and Jordan Jr. made an alley-oop.

On the Golden State side, Curry scored two points with a layup, Durant made a mid-range shot to regain his face, Klay missed a three-pointer, Green committed a foul and made one of two free throws.

13:8.

The Clippers lead by 5 points.

In the third minute, the officials forced a timeout and both teams quickly left the field, with everyone only wanting the chair on the bench.

Chen Fang gasped for breath, but he was very excited. What could be more exciting than competing with Jinzhou's speed-oriented group?

He scored 9 points alone and showed a brand new Chen Fang in front of everyone.

Replace DeAndre Jordan with Gallicia, then take off Rivers and let Evans take over for a while. Since Rivers understood Chen Fang's intention, he just came on.

When they came on the court again, Golden State also made a substitution, with Klay replacing Livingston.

This is to let the person with better defense come to suppress Chen Fang.

The Warriors have the ball and their rhythm is not disrupted. The Warriors' strongest point is that no matter who plays, they are adaptable and compatible, and can play the same tactics smoothly throughout the game. No other team can do this.

Curry slid from the bottom corner to the basket without the ball, and suddenly went straight to the top of the arc. Green passed the ball to him and connected with the pick-and-roll to block Evans who was chasing him. Curry shot from behind his head and hit an empty three-pointer from the top of the arc.

13:11.

Looking back, Chen Fang first ran back to shake off Livingston, then received the ball from the baseline and accelerated to make a diagonal run, avoiding Durant who was waiting for him in the center circle. After passing the midfield, Chen Fang did not stop, but passed the ball to Evans who was across half court while moving.

The latter did not stick to the ball, but immediately passed it to Gallinari, the third player across half court.

The Europeans' ability in supporting the team is just enough to play half the role of Green.

Chen Fang had already moved to the other side, and Gallinari passed the ball to him. Although Livingston wanted to intercept it and reached out closely, the ball was too high and too fast, and only Chen Fang could reach it. From this pass, it can be seen that the Europeans have a way of doing things.

He turned around as soon as he received the ball, and his speed was simply crazy. Warriors head coach Kerr liked him immediately.

A player with this kind of speed would be perfect for the Warriors.

Chen Fang got rid of Livingston by half a body length, moved forward, and came to the wing of the three-point line.

Without any hesitation, he jumped up and attacked.

There are two types of jump shots. Most of the jump shot experts in the NBA choose to jump lightly, which not only stabilizes the hand shape but also avoids spraining the ankle when landing.

Durant is a prime example.

But there is a type of people who just want to jump high and pursue absolute unblocked shooting space.

Jordan, Kobe, they're all like this.

Booker is also currently in active service, but because he knows his height and wingspan, he is forced to make this choice.

Chen Fang is very simple. He likes to jump high. The harder he jumps, the better his shooting feels.

He was jumping and shooting, finding the joy of shooting.

Durant was not far away. He witnessed Chen Fang's high jump shot. From his perspective, he felt that he was very high, as if he was really playing on the third floor as some fans joked.

Such a high starting point?
Durant was really a little shocked.

And the next second, the ball shot through the basket like a cannon, rolling up the white net.

Durant subconsciously stuck out his tongue in astonishment. Wow, he never expected that there would be such a player in the league.

He was excited all of a sudden. In a sense, Durant was lonely. He started to conquer the league by following McGrady's footsteps, but he didn't know when he reached the point where he was at a loss.

The bright bloom of the flowers was like adding color to the black and white world, and Durant's eyes were filled with light.

So, the entire Golden State team suddenly discovered that Durant began to frequently ask for the ball, which was a strange thing.

Usually Durant would start to take over the game only when Golden State was trailing or tied, but it was only the first quarter.

But Durant's status on the court is second only to Curry. No matter what happens off the court, Durant has privileges in the game.

Durant made two consecutive attacks and shot Kuzma's face full of protein. Chen Fang took the initiative to change positions and let Kuzma deal with Livingston.

The atmosphere at Staples Center suddenly became tense.

Chen Fang vs. Durant, wow, what a drama!

Durant was waiting for Curry to hold the ball in the center circle. Before crossing half court, Curry passed the ball to him. Green did not go to the top of the arc, but to the wing, and Curry followed him. Golden State formed a distinct strong and weak side. The other four players were crowded in the left half court, leaving the huge right side to Durant.

Chen slowly stepped back, waving to his teammates to form a defensive line along the middle to prevent Jinzhou's tactical movement.

Standing on the three-point line, Chen Fang did not retreat. He looked at the approaching Durant with sharp eyes.

Change direction, pull back, shuffle, jump up, shoot.

Durant told Chen Fang what the offense of the league's leading scorer was like. Seeing the ball hit, Durant stepped back and shook his head slightly, while Chen Fang had a blank expression.

If you can't defend it, then you can't defend it. You can't defend me either.

Pointing at Durant, Chen Fang made a waiting gesture, and the whole audience was in an uproar.

"What is Chen doing?" Ke Fan shouted.

David, however, was already in high spirits: "A showdown between the old and new lion kings? Brave little lion, are you going to challenge the league's top scorer? Come on, come on! Now is the time!"

Chen Fang stood alone on one side of the center circle, waited for everyone to get into position, and then started dribbling the ball closer.

Durant must accept the challenge, this is a blatant invitation.

Chen Fang did not choose to move closer, but when Durant came up, he started to attack. Three meters away, Chen Fang held the ball and began to step down, showing the momentum of a strong attack. Durant subconsciously began to turn sideways and adjust his steps, but was shocked to find that Chen Fang took one or two steps forward and jumped up with the ball.

"Gift crab?" Many people stood up and screamed.

Although Durant stretched out his hand, Chen Fang, who jumped high, couldn't see him at all. He only had eyes for the basket and shot with his hand open.

What's the point of thinking about distance, whether you can enter or not?
Just do it!
Durant knew he couldn't block the shot when he stretched out his hand, so he began to control the direction of his rush and passed Chen Fang. He turned around to see the result, but before his eyes saw the basket, his ears heard thunderous cheers.

The passion of 20,000 home fans was ignited by Chen Fang.

"That's it, that's it!" Countless people shouted, pointing at Chen Fang on the court and venting their inner emotions loudly.

Golden State, which dominates the league, is not afraid of this. They are not affected at all. Curry took the ball actively, while Durant chose the smarter off-ball strategy. In the second half of the first quarter, Golden State launched a more rapid offense, and it was not only the fans who were ignited by Chen Fang, but also his teammates.

The Clippers defended with all their might, but the score was caught up by Golden State and began to rise alternately.

There was an official timeout in the seventh minute. Chen Fang was gasping for breath and sweating profusely. His shooting percentage began to decline. He gestured to the bench and Reeves immediately called out Thornwell.

"I'll take a break." Chen Fang said, panting as he sat back in his chair.

Don't fight for the moment, if you keep going, the second quarter will definitely be broken.

With Chen Fang leaving, the Warriors also replaced their main players one after another, but still maintained a strong offense. The first quarter ended with 27:32.

The Warriors overtook by 5 points.

Chen Fang scored 15 points alone, breaking his single-quarter scoring record.

15 points, 2 assists and 3 rebound.

People found that without Griffin, Chen Fang's scoring talent was released. With the ball in hand, the Chinese became extremely sharp.

Chen Fang did not play in the first four minutes of the second quarter. He was accumulating strength, but when he saw Curry hit his third three-pointer and widened the score difference to ten points, Chen Fang applied to play.

Rivers waved his hand and considerately changed him into the starting lineup.

Chen Fang appeared on the stage again and hit the target on his first shot, which made many people feel relieved. His touch was still there and this game was worth chasing.

But what happened next once again aroused fans' concerns.

Chen Fang cooperated with DeAndre Jordan in a high-post pick-and-roll. After blocking Klay, Chen Fang rushed to the inside with the ball. A thick black hand came out from the side, grabbed Chen Fang's neck and threw him to the floor.

The strong feeling of suffocation made Chen Fang's mind go blank, as if he had walked between life and death.

It wasn't until he saw the team doctor's face that Chen Fang came to his senses.

"How does it feel? Where does it hurt?" the team doctor asked. Shaking his head, Chen Fang climbed up. He saw Jordan angrily pointing at Green and cursing, and he also understood which bastard had violated him just now.

Paralyzed!
Chen Fang cursed in his heart but didn't show it on his face. He rubbed his neck, took a few breaths, and felt that his trachea was less dry.

In the end, Green's action was called a common foul, which caused boos from the audience. However, Green pretended to be innocent and applauded the referees to show their fairness in the decision.

The ball was thrown from the sideline, and Chen Fang and his teammates set screens. He blocked Green and let Nance Jr. receive the ball.

Unexpectedly, Green, who was facing him, whispered in his ear: "Go inside next time!"

Chen Fang broke free from Green's entanglement, withdrew, and took the initiative to ask Nance Jr. for the ball.

After getting the ball, Chen Fang went to the other side along the high position, and Livingston followed with a parallel sliding step. Chen Fang suddenly changed direction under his hips and broke through Livingston with an acceleration. After passing him, he looked at the person with the ball in the air and made a gesture to pass the ball, but the next second, he pushed the ball, changed direction, and rushed into the Warriors' inside line at full speed.

His pace changed so quickly that no one could react. Chen Fang took a step forward, pushed off the ground, swung the basketball with one hand and slammed it into the rim.

Not only the bullet speed, but also the speed at which the arm rotates.

"Bang!" The basket exploded.

Chen Fang landed and turned around to look for Green.

"Come on, what do you want to show me?"

Green's face turned even darker, and he glared at Chen Fang fiercely. The latter's next words made him even more furious.

"Stop your little jerk bluffing. This is my place, mine!"

Everyone around heard it.

All the Clippers players were excited, and Jordan Jr. even expressed his excitement by directly hitting Chen Fang with his chest, while other teammates smartly stood in front of Chen Fang to protect him.

In the commentary booth, every commentator noticed this sudden situation and immediately thought of Green's previous foul.

Ke Fan thought Chen Fang was very manly. He said without hesitation: "Chen Fang used the ball to speak for himself and responded strongly to Green's dirty move just now."

David was even more blunt: "You have to be tougher against Green. He wants to scare the falcon, but that's wishful thinking!"

"Did you forget where he came from? USC, Trojan Army!"

The episode was quickly quelled by the referee, who called them out individually for a verbal warning.

Chen Fang did not make any excuses. He turned around and left after listening. The game was still long and the account was not over yet!

The conflict episode in the middle of the second quarter added fuel to the fire, not only stimulating the emotions of the home fans, but also provoking the anger of players from both sides.

The intensity of a regular season game is directly increased to that of the playoffs.

Rivers made a prompt decision and replaced the old players with more veteran players, such as West and Bryce. These veterans were not afraid of anything.

The team's mood is right, and the head coach should satisfy them.

The five players on the Clippers' court at the moment are Chen Fang, Rivers Jr., Wesley, Bryce, and Jordan Jr.

It's definitely one newbie leading four old ones.

In addition, there are a group of screaming veterans on the bench, including Jameel Wilson, Willie Reed, and Danilo Gallinari.

The experienced Rivers keenly seized the opportunity, and when things got chaotic, the Clippers had a chance.

"Come on, come on, let's do it!" David kept muttering. His madness gave his partner a headache because he couldn't get a word in.

But Kerr, who is also an old fox, took the initiative to call a timeout. He replaced Green and Klay with David West and Nick Young.

Golden State slowed down on its own initiative and they had the score advantage.

Curry was floating away from the conflict, and Durant was just watching the fun. They were the only ones who were not disturbed.

The offense and defense continued, Golden State pressed the Clippers to maintain their lead. Whenever Chen Fang scored, Golden State would always quickly recover. As the Warriors took the initiative to slow down the pace, the Clippers also began to calm down.

After the second quarter, the Clippers were trailing by 51 points, 60 to 9.

In the Clippers locker room, Rivers felt it was time to step up.

"Guys, we have no way out now. If we were willing to accept defeat from the beginning, I would have nothing to say. After all, the opponent's strength is there."

"But it's different now. We have the duty to defend the dignity of the 20,000 fans at home. This is our unshirkable responsibility."

"If we didn't fight until the last second, we would give up in the next game. If there is a first time, there will be a second time."

"The only way to prevent it is to never have it happen for the first time!"

"Come on, everyone stand up and put our hands together. I want to tell you that no matter who wins or loses, we must fight to the end!"

"fighting!"

"Fight!" everyone shouted.

Staples Center in midfield was also bustling. After witnessing an exceptionally exciting first half of offense and defense, everyone was discussing Chen Fang's performance today.

In the commentary booth, Ke Fan was calculating Chen Fang's score.

"26 points! 15 in the first quarter, 11 in the second. Chen Fang was incredible today! He's about to explode!"

"There may be more in the second half. Today may be the historic moment when Chen Fang becomes famous." Duan Ran couldn't calm down either.

“Historic moment!”

It's impossible not to break 30 points. It depends on Chen Fang's momentum today. 30 points or 40 points will be no problem.

This was only his sixth game in the NBA, and the unreality made them dizzy.

In the gambling odds, betting is still allowed during the halftime stage of basketball games, and the funds for the Clippers' winning rate and Chen Fang's personal odds are increasing dramatically.

Because it happened so suddenly, individual scores are difficult to predict and difficult to create artificially. A large amount of gamblers believe that this is a natural and undisturbed handicap with generous and attractive odds.

The on-site commentators and the hosts in the studio were all predicting the second half. This was a game that everyone could participate in, and the ratings of this game were skyrocketing.

When the third quarter officially started, Smith said in the ESPN studio: "Stop betting. The result of how many points Chen Fang can get is already known."

He paused, then said in an exaggerated tone, "30 points are no longer accepted for betting. Starting from 35 points, it is only 1.75. 40 points is 4 to 50, 8 points is 60 to 36, and points is to ."

"Let's not consider the rest. Come on, let's open a handicap privately."

"Shaq, how much are you willing to bet? Barkley, how about you?"

"50 points!" said O'Neal.

"45 points!" Barkley followed closely.

"Who else?" Smith asked.

The others watched the fun with smiles on their faces, so Smith asked, "What's the bet?"

"Let's go by the handicap odds. I'll bet 1000. If I win, you give it to me. If you win, I'll give it to you," O'Neal said.

"This is fair and reasonable, I call it!" Barkley agreed readily.

Just as the TNT studio was making trouble, on the court, Chen Fang was trying hard to find an opportunity to catch up.

Golden State's unlimited switching defense caused him a lot of trouble. They had five players on the court, and except for Curry, everyone could keep up with him.

But Chen Fang was still scoring. He first made a layup and then assisted Rivers Jr. to hit a three-pointer.

Kerr immediately let Green come back into the game. He had a fierce look in his eyes and kept staring at Chen Fang.

In the limited contact, Green's movements were rough and unrestrained, and his trash talk was even directed at his opponent's face.

And Chen Fang’s response is always so passionate.

After a fake screen, Green flashed his body and rushed to the inside from the top of the arc. He avoided Jordan's interception and came to the right side of the backboard. The expert threw the basketball to look for a rebound, but Chen Fang, who was always staring at him, rushed back to the penalty area from the wing. As early as the moment Green dodged Jordan, he jumped up, slid across the entire penalty area, came to the right side of the backboard, and slammed the basketball that he had just thrown up back.

The basketball hit Green directly in the face and bounced out of the baseline.

The huge feeling of humiliation made Green roar. He rushed forward and pushed Chen Fang hard. However, Chen Fang made a judgment in one millionth of a second and used the push to fly backwards.

Perfect acting, realistic wrestling posture.

The resulting conflict appeared suddenly, like a volcanic eruption.

Jordan Jr. was right next to them. He didn't react for a moment, then he got furious and grabbed Green's neck.

"Fuck, are you looking for death?" he yelled.

Pachulia was the closest, and he went straight to hug Jordan. The three of them immediately wrestled with each other, and the other players rushed up.

On the bench, the Clippers players roared and charged onto the court.

"Shit, shit, shit!" the commentator screamed.

The security personnel surrounded them with all their strength, separating and pulling away every player in sight.

As the protagonist, Chen Fang was still lying on the ground gasping for breath. He certainly couldn't get up at this time and had to continue acting to the end.

Three minutes later, the conflict was suppressed and Green and Jordan Jr. both received a technical foul.

It turned out that outside the main battlefield, Rivers stopped Kerr. He did not give Kerr any chance to control the situation, and let Kerr watch his players passively fall into the conflict.

"You did it on purpose!" Kerr was furious and cursed at Rivers.

"I should have said this, Green replaced Chen Fang and Jordan. Fuck, you are not so shameless as you!" Rivers turned the tables.

The assistant coach came up and pulled the two apart, then the referee called them over again, gave them a technical foul, and sternly warned them to restrain their teammates.

The broadcast footage had already been cut off, and Duan Ran and Ke Fan were staring at what was happening on the court in amazement.

They were now worried about whether Chen Fang was okay, until Chen Fang got up again, rubbing his butt and walking with difficulty, his face looked extremely ugly.

One was worrying about whether he might get injured, and the other was that the scoring record was about to break 30, but it was broken.

Back on the bench, Chen Fang was questioned by the team doctor. He just replied that his butt hurt. When Rivers came over to ask, he whispered, "I'm fine."

"Then pretend for a while, go back to the locker room, come out in the fourth quarter, and thank Jordan by the way."

"Okay!" Chen Fang immediately understood that an old hand in the world is an old hand in the world.

"Sangweier, Zubac, help Chen Fang back, move slowly." Rivers shouted.

So, the audience saw Chen Fang limping towards the player tunnel with the help of his teammates, and the team doctor followed behind him.

Then, the whole audience booed the loudest booing so far, and it happened every time the Golden State Warriors touched the ball. The whole arena echoed with the loud noise.

Back in the locker room, Jordan was stunned when he saw Chen Fang coming in: "Where are you injured?"

"I'm not injured. The coach asked me to come back."

"Thank you, brother. I will remember this favor for the rest of my life." Chen Fang asked Sanwell and Zubac to go back, then turned to Jordan.

"With Blake not here, I am the captain. This is my duty. No need to thank me." Jordan turned on the TV in the locker room.

"Come on, let's watch it together."

Golden State was obviously affected, its shooting percentage was dropping, and the Clippers took the opportunity to catch up. Kerr had to call a timeout to make adjustments.

After the third quarter, the score was back to 78:80.

Without Green, Golden State's rotation had problems, but fortunately Curry and Durant were not affected and continued to perform steadily.

"Chen Fang." Brian appeared in the locker room and waved to Chen Fang.

"Go ahead, I'll be waiting in the locker room!" Jordan Jr. patted Chen Fang and shouted.

When they saw Chen Fang reappear, the whole audience burst into cheers. Fans stood up and applauded to cheer for Chen Fang's return.

Back on the bench, teammates patted Chen Fang. Rivers made eye contact with Chen Fang, then pushed him and shouted, "Bring back the victory."

Standing on the court, Chen Fang immediately noticed that the way the Warriors players looked at him changed.

They are all veterans, and most of them know that they are pretending. When Curry saw Chen Fang coming up, he didn't say anything, but expressed his determination to win the game with his actions.

He first went to the corner without the ball and hit a three-pointer, bringing his score to 21 points. In the next round, he assisted Durant and hit another two-pointer.

78: 85.

The score difference was widened to 7 points again.

Just as the haze reappeared and the atmosphere in the stands began to grow depressed, Chen Fang dribbled the ball across half court and signaled Gallinari to go forward for a pick-and-roll, deceiving Iguodala. Just as the other player turned around to look, he suddenly accelerated, strode towards the three-point line, and facing the Warriors' defense, he passed the ball to Kuzma on the wing.

This time, Kuzma did not waste Chen Fang's pass and made a three-pointer.

Just as Kuzma shot, Chen Fang raised his right arm, and after seeing it go in, he raised his arm and shouted.

"Score one more goal, you can do it!" Chen Fang shouted to Kuzma.

81: 85.

Facing Golden State's offense, the Clippers kept shouting to make up for each other's gaps.

Durant broke through and stopped suddenly, scoring his 23rd point.

Chen Fang chased after the opponent and launched a counterattack. Facing a three-man double-team from Golden State, he was skilled and brave. He jumped up first, used the impact, slid to avoid the opponent's block, and scored the ball with a low shot.

This is considered Chen Fang's signature scoring move, and now the nickname of Tracy McGrady has become popular in the Clippers fan community.

And this layup brought his score to 30 points. Chen Fang broke his own personal scoring record, entered a new field and achieved new achievements.

After that, the shooting percentages of both teams decreased, and the game continued for two minutes without any change in the score.

Both teams were missing shots and running backs.

Kerr called a timeout. He already knew that it would not be easy to win today.

Rivers also realized that the time for the decisive battle was approaching, and decisively replaced Wesley, Bryce, Rivers Jr., and Gallinari.

Now we need more experienced and pressure-resistant older players. Let Chen Fang lead the older players to play more stably.

Finally he grabbed Chen Fang.

"You still have the energy?"

"Yes!" Chen Fang wiped the sweat from his forehead and said firmly.

"Believe in yourself and carry the offense!" Rivers had to rely on Chen Fang because others were not able to score.

Chen Fang nodded. After he came on the court, he turned around and looked at the head coach and suddenly smiled.

He stretched out his hand and gave a thumbs-up. This gesture is usually used by pilots in conversations with navigators before takeoff.

Rivers immediately responded by slashing his arm.

"Take off, great falcon!" Rivers thought to himself as he watched Chen Fang's back.

Curry dribbled the ball across midfield and passed it to Durant, which was also a declaration that it was officially death time for Golden State.

At this moment, it is the eighth minute of the fourth quarter.

81: 85.

Golden State rarely scores so few points in a game, which shows the Clippers' defense and the pressure they put on them today.

Durant first timed the timer and brought the countdown to ten seconds. He began to dribble the ball and Chen Fang followed him with a sliding step. But the next moment, Durant suddenly made a single hip move and followed it with a large change of direction. Chen Fang was stunned and watched Durant pass by him. When he turned around, he saw him jump up.

I watched the basketball's flight trajectory, and my heart sank when I saw the ball fall into the goal.

I could also feel the Grim Reaper's scythe.

Durant stepped back and looked at Chen Fang with indifferent eyes.

It seems that my buddy has entered the role of the God of Death.

Chen Fang went to the baseline to receive the serve, and then slowly pushed forward. He now wanted to have a high success rate and score every ball.

Wesley pulled out and set a screen for Chen Fang. This time he blocked Iguodala tightly, and Chen Fang caught it out of the corner of his eye. He immediately jumped for the ball and took a three-pointer.

The moment the ball hit the target, the dull and gloomy stands burst into enthusiastic cheers again.

84: 88.

The score remained close.

Countless eyes were focused on Durant and Chen Fang.

But they forgot about Curry. After Durant attracted Chen Fang and Kuzma with the ball, he passed the ball to Curry who came out in the air. Curry received the ball, turned around and shot. His unique shooting style and strong shooting confidence made him the most threatening three-point shooter in the NBA.

When they saw the ball hit the target, everyone at Staples Center sighed collectively.

The teammates were a little dazed. Chen Fang roared, trying to awaken everyone's fighting spirit, but this was not enough. He had to score again.

After dribbling the ball across half court, Chen Fang stood there. He made a singles gesture, signaling his teammates to move away.

David in the commentary booth warned loudly: "The Falcon is going to play one-on-one, and Iguodala will face a crucial defense."

As if he heard David's roar, Iguodala stepped forward on his own initiative. He leaned over and patted the floor, then stood up and clapped his hands and beat his chest to cheer himself up.

Chen Fang dribbled the ball very slowly. He lowered his center of gravity and approached slowly, with the ball sliding between his legs, which was a pleasure to watch.

But Iguodala had no intention of appreciating it. He was nervous and his eyes were fixed on the basketball.

Chen Fang suddenly swung the ball, his body began to rise, and his arms spread out. This posture of accumulating power made it impossible to predict whether he would shoot or break through in the next second. Chen Fang suddenly lowered his body again, did a crotch pass and suddenly jumped up.

The ball was hit extremely fast and the jump was even faster. Before Iguodala could even react, he saw Chen Fang jumping high. He looked up and could only see the Chinese man's proud chin.

Everyone on the Clippers bench was looking forward to it, and when they saw the ball go through the net, they all started roaring. This was a game that had been the result of the hard work of the entire team, and no one cared about winning or losing at this moment.

87:91.

The outcome remains uncertain.

Time enters the last two minutes.

The atmosphere at Staples Center was extremely solemn, with almost no one sitting down. Now was the time for the core players of both teams to score points.

There was no strategy to discuss now. Durant, with the help of Iguodala's screen, managed to break free from Chen Fang's deathly clutches, ran a few meters outside the arc, and received Curry's pass. He stood there, waiting for Chen Fang to arrive.

Sure enough, in less than half a second, Chen Fang pounced on him.

Durant stood sideways in a three-threat stance. He first held up the ball, then leaned over and stepped sideways with his front foot. His eyes read Chen's movements in sync with his own, and he immediately jumped up, found the position of the basket in the air, and shot with force.

Chen Fang was already unable to react. In this kind of star-to-star match, it all depends on who can be more accurate.

Looking back, I heard a huge sigh and my heart sank.

Chen Fang saw the ball bouncing on the floor, damn, it actually went in.

There is no way I can catch up with these four points!
87:94.

I looked up at the time, 94 seconds!
If it were someone else, they would have given up hope, but Chen Fang refused to believe in evil.

Universe Warriors, so what!
The Warriors suddenly changed their strategy and began to press the entire court.

Chen Fang immediately ran to the baseline. He was extremely fast and got the ball before he was double-teamed. Then he ran along the baseline.

He was running with the ball, silently reciting something in his mind.

With the ball in hand, points are there.

With the ball in hand, points are won!
I don’t care who you are, no one can take away victory today, even if Jesus comes.

The fire in your heart grows stronger the more you think about it, and it burns brighter and brighter.

With a strong desire for victory, Chen Fang suddenly accelerated, and near the center circle, Iguodala and Green chased him.

This was a death double-team, but Chen Fang met it at a faster speed, with an incredible push ball, a jump step, and a flash between two people, jumping out. Curry was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and rushed over quickly to grab the ball before Chen Fang.

But Chen Fang leaned over faster, and when he received the ball, he jumped up. Curry tried to dodge from the side of his body, but still bumped into Chen Fang's thigh.

"Beep!" The whistle sounded sharply, and before he lost his balance, Chen Fang still threw the ball out with his right hand.

The basketball flew out along an almost parallel trajectory, hit the backboard behind the basket heavily, and bounced into the basket.

"Four points!" Duan Ran jumped up and shouted.

The entire Staples Center was in an uproar. Chen Fang fell to the ground and was surrounded by his teammates. Wesley even hit him lightly on the chest with his fist and yelled at him.

"You can do it, you can do it! Get up and lead us to win against the Warriors!"

"Of course, believe me!" Chen Fang stood up again. He walked to the free throw line, and a familiar and long-lost voice sounded.

"MVP, MVP!"

All the Clippers fans were conquered by Chen Fang's amazing performance. At this moment, they were extremely moved. After so many years, the Clippers finally welcomed their super scorer.

Chen Fang turned a deaf ear to him. He focused on the basket, determined to make the free throw.

He bounced the ball repeatedly, then held it together and shot it naturally. Watching the ball fall into the frame, Chen Fang exhaled.

Three points left.

"Defend it!" Chen Fang shouted to everyone.

And in the Staples Center, there was a deafening roar.

"defence! defense! defense!"

The Warriors had to score, so they started running tactics. Curry was running irregularly, and Rivers was desperately chasing him. He was now exhausted, but he knew very well that this ball had to be defended.

Curry didn't catch the ball in the end, and the second plan was implemented. Klay received the ball from Green, and he shot it immediately. The basketball hit the rim and bounced out.

Gallinari leaped high and hugged the ball tightly in his arms.

The whole audience cheered, Chen Fang ran over and took the ball.

He looked up at the time, 58 seconds.

enough!
Holding the ball forward, the Warriors did not dare to change their tactics. Iguodala came out alone to lead the defense of Chen Fang.

Chen Fang stood sideways a little bit outside the center circle. Just when Iguodala thought he was timing himself, Chen Fang suddenly accelerated and ran sideways. Iguodala immediately slid, but saw Chen Fang was unlucky. He secretly said "not good", but he could not reset his steps and watched Chen Fang run past him.

Chen Fang's speed began to slow down. When he reached the three-point line, everyone thought he was going to shoot a three-pointer, but Chen Fang once again dodged the jumping Durant and rushed into the penalty area with the basketball.

Green made a follow-up shot, and just as he was about to get close to Chen Fang, he saw the basketball fly out of Chen Fang's hand and fly to the bottom corner.

"Fuck!" Green yelled.

Reeves Jr. took a deep breath and made a standard catch-and-shoot motion. He shot it out just like he did in training.

The father on the bench couldn't help but clench his fists. When he saw the ball go in, Rivers burst into tears and jumped into the court with his arms raised, shouting like crazy.

“It’s a tie, it’s a tie!”

In the audience, people hugged each other and cheered.

This is the happiest moment for Clippers fans.

What could better reflect the Clippers' team spirit than now?
We were behind the entire game, but tied the game in the last 31 seconds.

The Warriors called the second-to-last timeout, and Chen Fang was surrounded and escorted back to the bench like a hero.

"This is an unparalleled pass, it's amazing!" Brian hugged Chen Fang. He was convinced by Chen Fang's boldness and was proud of him for trusting his players at the most critical moment.

Even though we lost this game, the morale of the whole team will not drop, because everyone knows from today on that we trust each other.

Because trust is priceless.

Chen Fang and Rivers Jr. hugged each other at the end. There was no need for words, as silence was louder than words at this moment.

Rivers had the starters sit in their chairs, half-crouched facing them, looking at each one, and threw away the tactical board.

"No tactics can match our desire for victory, and mutual trust is the strongest line of defense."

"Man-to-man, destined for action, don't give in to fouls."

Back at the court, the Staples Center was completely filled with cheers, the floor was shaking slightly, and suddenly, it felt like being in the playoffs.

The Warriors have the ball, Curry follows the basketball rolling on the floor and moves forward. He needs to block the time completely. If he fails to score in this attack, it means giving the Clippers a chance to win.

And Chen Fang is a terrifying killer.

The ball was finally picked up by him, and Curry crossed the center line and came to the frontcourt.

Running, pulling, real and fake tactics mixed together, the pointless pulling consumed each other's minds. The Warriors have experienced many key balls, and this was just one of them.

He told himself that Curry still needed Green to cooperate. This time, Green moved further and kept moving vertically, while Curry was reluctant to move. This was a tactic in itself, just like when the general attack would be launched, it was top secret.

When the countdown reached the last eleven seconds, Curry started running. River Jr. failed to squeeze out Green's pick-and-roll, but Wesley made up for it. Curry continued to run. Every teammate was covering for him, and the Clippers kept switching defenses.

Curry came to the top of the arc, moved to the wing, then broke into the basket, turned around and slipped to the other side along the baseline.

Durant and Klay are constantly moving, looking for the best open position.

This is what makes Kuduk and his three teammates so scary: anyone can shoot and anyone can pass.

Chen Fang stared at Durant intently. He could only bet on one person and could not take into account the overall situation. So when the whole audience cheered, he turned around and realized that the Clippers had defended.

Curry still chose to shoot, and he tried to score with a small jump shot.

But the basketball bounced out of the frame and was picked up by Wesley. He was looking at the coach, but the coach was looking at Chen Fang.

And Chen Fang had already come to his side.

"Give it to me, don't call timeout!"

6 seconds, that’s enough!
Chen Fang understood it very well. He would not give the Warriors a chance to get into position. He would win in chaos. If they failed to score, they would go into overtime. What was the big deal!

After taking the ball, Chen Fang started running forward, and Warriors head coach Kerr also realized it. He yelled and waved his hands on the sidelines to remind the players to get into position.

"Draymond!" As the offensive and defensive axis of the Warriors, Kerr's first reaction was to call Green.

Green subconsciously thought that Kerr was calling him to defend Chen Fang, so he bravely rushed forward and waved his hand and shouted to the others: "Watch your own people."

The Warriors quickly got into position, with Green at the top of the arc and Chen Fang already in front of him. Only then did Kerr realize that Green had misunderstood, but there was no way to correct it now. He could only put his hands on his hips and stare with wide eyes, waiting for fate's approval.

When he saw Green, Chen Fang's fighting spirit was like gushing magma, rushing out of his body.

Continuous swinging and snake-like advance, at the second in&out moment, Chen Fang reset his steps in the air. At the moment of landing, he retracted his front foot and pushed off the ground, and stepped out with the inside of his back foot, like a sharp blade piercing Green from the left side.

The movement was so fast that Green didn't even have a chance to raise his hand to commit a foul. He passed Green like a wooden stake, and Chen Fang rushed straight across the three-point line and into the Warriors' penalty area.

Durant and Klay immediately rushed out from the double-team on both sides, but Chen Fang took the ball and jumped straight up.

The three of them jumped up almost at the same time, but Chen Fang jumped higher. He kept the shooting posture in front of his forehead, his eyes fixed on the basket.

Keep your eyes still!

There are no more distracting thoughts, only the thought of taking action!
Chen Fang watched the basketball fly out with a flick of his arm, wrist and finger. He didn't even know what posture he was in until the moment he landed and saw the ball fall into the net and the backboard turned red. The blood in his body was like gasoline ignited.

"Oh!"

Chen Fang roared as if his eardrums were ruptured. He rolled over and got up, yelling at Green who was two meters away.

"This is my territory, I have the final say!"

"I have the final say!"

Green stared at Chen Fang fiercely. He walked back, muttering to himself, but no one cared about what harsh words he said.

The entire Warriors team left the field quickly like a retreating tide, leaving only Curry, who stood with his hands on his hips helplessly looking at the scoreboard, as if trying to remember the score.

More than half a year later, Curry was interviewed during the offseason. He said: "This defeat made us realize that no team in the league can be underestimated. I wrote the score of that game on the cabinet to remind me all the time that we are not perfect enough!"

(End of this chapter)