Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 285 Whose hero is it? It's none other than me!

"Good morning, TX Sports members! Today we're broadcasting the 2017-18 NBA Western Conference Playoffs Round 2, Warriors vs. Clippers at home. I'm Duan Ran, and I'm Ke Fan!"

After a brief opening, Duan Ran discussed the highlights of today's match.

"The Warriors are always very strong at home. The Clippers narrowly won one of their two away games, and their regular season record is 2-2."

"But if you only look at the records, it seems that the two sides are about the same, but in fact the gap between them is huge."

"Griffin's absence leaves the Clippers without a strong point, and it's a problem who can make up for those 20-plus points."

"This deficiency might not be noticeable against average strong teams, but it becomes very apparent against teams of the Warriors' caliber," Ke Fan echoed.

"It still depends on Chen Fang's performance. The first quarter is crucial. If he can hold on, then there is hope!" Although Duan Ran knew very well that the probability of losing was high, he did not give up hope.

Chen Fang appeared, talking to his teammates. Today, he was wearing a headband.

Pure white headbands often detract from a person's appearance, and Chen Fang is no exception. With the added protective gear, he looks somewhat dowdy.

But you can also tell from the protective gear that Chen Fang is prepared for today's match.

This point cannot be stated explicitly, but Duan Ran and Ke Fan are aware of it. They exchange a glance, feeling a sense of heaviness.

This is a sign that we're about to fight!
Don't underestimate this detail; it truly reflects the players' attitude towards the game. If they didn't care, they wouldn't have worn full protective gear.

While the coach was giving instructions, Chen Fang was alone, warming up his hands and feet. Since waking up in the morning, he felt like he had inexhaustible energy, and his mind was full of thoughts about how to fight today.

I don't care about winning or losing; the more I think about it, the more useless I become.

Rivers' starting lineup today was also quite unusual.

Evans, Thornwell, Chen Fang, Kuzma, Richon.

This lineup has almost no offense, but it can cause trouble for the Warriors when it comes to switching on defense.

They are far inferior to the Rockets' well-rounded team in both offense and defense, but at least they won't be blown out by the Warriors at the start.

The Warriors' roster has also been adjusted.

Curry, Klay, Iguodala, Durant, Green.

A pure small-ball lineup.

Anyone in the league who saw this lineup felt a chill run down their spine.

But Chen Fang's eyes lit up; what was poison to him was sweet to him.

Rivers and Brian had a brief conversation, then Rivers called over Chen Fang.

"You jump ball!"

"Okay!" Chen Fang immediately understood what the coach meant.

“Go with your idea, and I’ll fix any mistakes you make!” Rivers added.

His idea was simple: even if they lost, he wanted Chen Fang to shine brightly. The Clippers lost, but Chen Fang did not.

This is enough.

When Chen Fang stood in the center circle, the Warriors immediately made adjustments.

Durant came up to contest for the ball.

Even the commentator laughed when he saw this.

"Come on, let's see who can jump the highest!"

Chen Fang provoked Adu.

Du Lao Er looked at Chen Fang with a strange expression, his lips twitched a few times, but he still didn't say anything.

Perhaps Cole had instructed that no one should argue with Chen Fang.

Okay, Chen felt more at ease.

The moment the basketball was tossed into the air, Chen Fang was the first to push off the ground and jump up. He touched the rising basketball with his fingers, hooked it back, and then turned around to look after landing. The next second, he darted towards the sideline.

Kuzma intercepted the ball and turned to pass it to Samwell, whose eyes were fixed on Chen Fang. He noticed that Chen Fang was still accelerating and, without hesitation, threw the ball hard towards the corner.

"Ha, Chen Fang got the ball! Kuzma, Samwell, wow, that's a long pass."

"Chen Fang received the ball, broke through, evaded Green, made a layup, and scored!"

"Chen Fang has opened the scoring again, which is a very good omen!" Duan Ran quickly explained, shouting excitedly.

The Warriors launched a quick fast break, passing the ball twice to the Clippers' half. Klay passed the ball to Durant, who received it and made a driving move, shaking off Kuzma and heading straight for the paint.

Richon protected the rim, but Durant dodged it in mid-air with his left hand and flicked the ball into the basket.

2: 2.

The high-paced offense and defense was established, and within just 15 seconds of the start of the game, both sides had already launched an attack.

Chen Fang knew very well that positional warfare might not work, and neither would offensive and defensive tactics, but a mixed approach, a chaotic battle, might offer a glimmer of hope.

Before the ball even crossed half-court, Iguodala had already come to defend him. Today, he was the main defender against Chen Fang. Soon after, he shut James down and helped the Warriors sweep the Cavaliers.

Andre Iguodala has always been the Warriors' most important defensive asset. It is because of him that the Warriors are not afraid of any powerful forward superstar.

But Chen Fang was not afraid; he knew how to deal with it.

He stepped between his legs, suddenly pulled the ball back and changed direction, catching Iguodala off guard, and the two ended up on the same side.

Chen Fang accelerated, and Iguodala chased after him from the side. Green came to help, but he couldn't outrun Chen Fang's change of direction again.

Chen Fang dribbled past Green, jumped on one foot, and put the ball into the basket before the Warriors' help defender could jump.

"Chen Fang breaks through, changes direction, and gets past Green!"

"Beautiful layup! He's so fast, he broke through the entire Warriors defense!" Ke Fan shouted.

Chen Fang's initial momentum was like a tiger descending the mountain, relentlessly attacking the Warriors' lineup.

Curry took the ball from the baseline, signaled his teammates to get into position, and advanced the ball forward amidst the cheers of 20,000 fans at Chase Center.

Evans' caution was ineffective. Curry and Green executed a high pick-and-roll, with Curry handing the ball to Green before Green bypassed the off-ball screen set by Klay Thompson, then deftly circled back to the wing.

Evans was already two steps behind when he saw Curry receive a pass from Green and decisively took a three-pointer.

The cheers from inside the ball sent a golden wave through the entire Chase Center, and amidst the overwhelming applause, Chen Fang remained expressionless.

4: 5.

If it doesn't bite immediately, the warrior can quickly pull away in an instant.

Evans had the ball but was interfered with by Curry. After receiving the pass, Thornwell faced Klay Thompson but couldn't get the ball down. During the stalemate, Chen Fang, with Kuzma's screen, retreated to the high post and got the ball.

Iguodala was already standing in front of him.

Chen Fang waved to the others to let him have his way. The Clippers didn't have any tactics today; they just let Chen Fang do the swings!

He dribbled the ball and moved sideways, his body rising and falling rapidly. The shift in his center of gravity affected Iguodala's footwork, and Chen Fang stared intently at Iguodala's feet.

A true master of breakthroughs makes good use of the first floating ball.

By observing the brief pause in the ball's grip, one can read the opponent's footwork after their reaction, and attack in the direction that foot is forward.

Kyrie Irving and James Harden typically start by shifting their weight and footwork, then use a hovering ball to read the opponent's defensive weaknesses before immediately launching a real breakthrough.

If the opponent has no openings, the floating ball will naturally become a low, pressure-like dribble with small inward and outward movements, connecting the next and next steps to force the opponent to retreat.

Iguodala failed to make the best defensive move; he instinctively stepped back with his right foot and reached forward with his hand to try and disrupt Chen Fang's rhythm.

But Chen Fang suffered another setback, this time it was a back-leg split connecting his legs, directly turning into a reverse crossover.

The ball bounced to Chen Fang's right hand, and Chen Fang made a powerful inside cut forward, attacking Iguodala's left foot as he stepped forward.

A strong wind swept across his face, and Iguodala was completely wiped out.

There has always been a consensus within the Warriors that Chen Fang's drives are more dangerous than his shooting.

You can think about it and then let it pass; the explosion happens so fast, it's beyond the human reaction limit.

Durant and Curry are both excellent at driving to the basket, but every time I study Chen Fang and watch his slow-motion drives, I'm amazed.

Warriors lead assistant coach Ron Adams pointed out Chen Fang's characteristics in driving to the basket.

The inside cut is too aggressive. He has analyzed it from the inside cut arc, the knee bend angle, and the acceleration when receiving the ball.

"Chen Fang's breakthroughs are different from other breakthrough players. He likes to start his explosive burst when he switches hands after dribbling the ball."

"Simply put, when he's still dribbling and his hand leaves the basketball, his inside step has already started. He applies power to the ball very quickly, and the direction the ball bounces after landing is the direction of his breakthrough."

Ron even demonstrated on the spot that normally when a ball lands, the direction of its bounce follows a tangent, but Chen Fang added wrist rotation, which caused the basketball to bounce with a distinct curved arc.

This is similar to his inside step acceleration, where his hand doesn't need to be behind his waist to catch the ball; instead, his catching hand is at the same level as his knee.

Therefore, the whole person and the ball are moving in the same direction, which greatly reduces the shock of changing direction. The defender will only see a blur before the person disappears.

"I can assure you, Chen Fang's one-on-one ability is already top-tier in the league!" Ron warned the entire team.

This was the first thing Iguodala thought of after being caught off guard. Before he could regret it, he turned around and chased after him.

Chen Fang had already stepped into the top of the arc three-point line. Klay switched defense quickly, but Chen Fang's pass was even faster.

He jumped up and passed the ball to Thornwell.

The player landed but didn't stop, continuing towards the basket.

Thornwell jumped to catch the ball in mid-air and then passed it out.

Chen Fang took only two steps, saw the ball coming, gently took the ball with his arm, turned around to face the basket, and before Green could react, he had already jumped up and scored his sixth point in the short corner.

"So strong!" Even the Warriors' commentators couldn't help but praise.

"Chen Fang scored all of the Clippers' first 6 points. Without better help, Chen Fang can only rely on himself."

"But this wouldn't be the best option!"

The Warriors tightened their defense and deployed heavy forces at the high post.

Chen Fang began to face obstacles, and he had to pass the ball to his teammates to create more open opportunities for them, which also freed him up.

Kuzma was under increasing pressure. Durant's defense forced him to pass the ball constantly, and Thornwell's scoring ability was negligible.

After playing for five minutes, Rivers called a timeout and substituted all four players except Chen Fang.

Ross, Lou Williams, Zubac, Harrell.

The offensive problem was solved, but a defensive problem emerged.

Curry started using off-ball movement more frequently, Rose followed suit twice, and then Lou Williams took over.

Klay got more open looks, and Buddha's open three-pointers were even more lethal than Curry's.

In the latter part of the first quarter, the Warriors played to their strengths, with Curry going 2-for-5, Klay Thompson 2-for-4, and Durant 2-for-4.

It doesn't seem very efficient, but looking back at the Clippers...

Apart from Chen Fang, who scored 10 points, everyone else scored 2 points.

The difference in skill level is immediately apparent.

21:31.

The Clippers were down by 10 points going into the second quarter.

"The Clippers are having a tough time. They don't have any help. Chen Fang has done a good job of passing the ball, but the Warriors switch defense very quickly. Without top-notch skills, it's hard to guarantee your shooting percentage," Duan Ran sighed.

You can tell a person's future from the age of three; you can tell their worth from a single lesson.

The Warriors only need to focus on their offense when playing against the Clippers, and they have nothing to worry about.

Chen Fang also understood one thing: he had to do it himself!

He refused to rest and continued playing.

Rose controls the ball, Chen moves to the wing, and Iguodala closely marks him.

Chen Fang made a reverse run, retreated again, received the pass, and pulled up for a three-pointer.

The ball hit the rim, and Chen Fang, while retreating on defense, kept his eyes on Curry as he advanced the ball.

When he saw Curry make a long pass, he made a lateral run ahead and intercepted the ball before Green could receive it.

After receiving the ball, Chen Fang rushed across the center line, dribbled the ball inside and outside the basket, used a spin move to avoid Klay's retreating defense, and in front of Curry, he slammed the ball into the basket with both hands.

The Warriors calmed down and three players came back to push the ball across half-court.

Curry then redeemed himself from his earlier mistake with a three-pointer from the top of the arc.

23: 34.

Chen Fang glanced at the score with his hands on his hips, completely unmoved.

The Warriors' defensive intensity in the playoffs caught the Clippers off guard. After Rose broke free, he was double-teamed, and if it weren't for Chen Fang's support, the play would have resulted in a turnover.

The ball was passed back to Rose, and Chen Fang shouted, "Pass the ball out early, they're quick to help defend, don't hesitate."

Ross nodded. He knew very well that he might be the one to help Chen Fang now.

Facing Curry, Rose used his aging legs to accelerate, squeezed past Curry, and saw Chen Fang cutting in without the ball. With a flick of his wrist, he tossed the ball into the air.

Green was already on high alert, but he didn't expect Rose to make an alley-oop pass. He instinctively felt a chill run down his spine, and before he could turn around, Chen Fang swept past him from behind.

In mid-air, Chen Fang caught the ball with both hands, then grabbed it with one hand and slammed it towards the basket.

"Incredible alley-oop! Chen Fang performed aerial ballet! His movements were so light and graceful, he really was like a great falcon soaring through the sky!" David roared. He really didn't like the scene of the Warriors ganging up on Chen Fang today.

So he vents whenever he has the chance.

Chen Fang landed and bumped chests with Ross; he desperately needed that kind of help.

"Don't give up, we still have a chance! Keep fighting!" These encouraging words made Ross understand the mindset of the young man in front of him.

"I will do my best!" he promised.

With Rose on the court, Chen felt more confident and tried shooting from the outside, but the Warriors' strategy today was truly fatal.

First, prevent him from getting close to the three-point line. If he does break through, someone will quickly come to his aid. Chen Fang can only deal with this by breaking through each time.

When playing off the ball, Iguodala always sticks close and tenacious, making it impossible for Chen Fang to get the ball smoothly in every possession.

Throughout the second quarter, apart from this alley-oop, Chen Fang didn't get many opportunities.

He simply used free throws to bring his first-half score to 18 points.

The score gap widened, and the entire Clippers team found themselves in a state of confusion after their players were cut off.

Chase Center was filled with laughter and cheers as a DJ played upbeat music, and many Warriors fans jumped around in their seats to the beat.

For them, this was another harbinger of a great victory.

45: 59.

A 14-point deficit is almost impossible for a team like the Warriors to overcome!
When the Clippers returned to the locker room, the entire room fell into a deathly silence.

Rivers looked at Brian, who sensed the helplessness in Rivers' eyes.

Then Rivers recounted a moment that was later interpreted as the most classic moment of his coaching career.

“Listen up, everyone. Put aside all your worries. I take full responsibility for today. I demand that every single one of you attack the moment you get the ball. I can accept mistakes and misses, but I absolutely cannot accept you being afraid to attack!”

“Every one of us has to step up, otherwise this game will completely destroy the entire series.”

"Young people, this will be your most shining moment today."

Everyone's expressions began to change.

There were bloodshot eyes!
Patting them on the shoulder one by one, Rivers kept repeating, "We're just as good as you. Show some courage, guys. This is the best stage to prove yourselves."

Finally, Rivers stood in front of Chen Fang: "Go shoot, go shoot those ten-meter super balls, I believe you can do it!"

Chen Fang, panting heavily, didn't nod. Instead, he ripped off his headband and slammed it hard onto the floor.

After he pushed open the door and rushed out, Harrell, Kuzma, Lou Williams, Rose, and one by one the Clippers players followed closely behind like wolves howling.

At the start of the third quarter, Kuzma received the ball and chose to drive hard against Durant. His layup was interfered with, but Harrell grabbed the rebound, and Green blocked the shot, drawing a foul.

The ball continued to bounce and bounce as it went in.

Harrell roared, his bloodline awakening ahead of time. This brute, who will fight the Warriors to the death in next year's playoffs, has awakened his inner strength.

Although the free throw didn't go in, the team's morale was already soaring!

Lou Williams' light footwork was like that of a deer in the forest. After getting past Curry, he faced Klay's help defense and hit a three-pointer with a step-back.

The moment he saw the ball go in, Chen Fang rushed up and roared.

He desperately needs everyone's confidence; at this moment, every bit of confidence is precious.

Kerr frowned. He sensed a huge change in the Clippers' momentum. He blew his whistle to remind his players to slow down the pace.

With a 9-point deficit, the Warriors remain optimistic.

Curry drove and dished the ball to Klay, who caught it and shot. The ball grazed the rim, Harrell grabbed the rebound, and passed it to Rose.

Because Chen Fang is constantly being watched by someone.

Rose accelerated his advance, forgetting the soreness in his knees, his eyes searching for a figure.

Soon, the massive number 21 appeared. Chen Fang used a series of pendulum-style feints to finally shake off Iguodala. This rugby-like escape also drew gasps from the stands.

Chen Fang traversed the three-point arc towards the top of the arc, where Rose made a powerful pass.

Upon receiving the ball, the feet have already taken the first two steps to shoot. When the ball is in hand, the bent knees push off the ground.

During the ascending phase, a person completes the twisting of their body's facial frame.

The moment Chen Fang saw the basket, he bent his wrist and released the shot. In the second stage of the power exertion, a hard wrist snap often results in a short shot, but a flick of the wrist also has the consequence of low accuracy.

Chen Fang relies more on a hard wrist press when dealing with this type of ball.

The ball grazed the front of the rim and went through the net.

The Clippers' bench stood up and roared in celebration.

A 6-point gap!
53: 59.

The Clippers went on an 8-0 run, prompting Kerr to call a timeout.

He opted to bring in McGee to strengthen the paint and replaced the fatigued Iguodala with Jordan Bell.

When Chen Fang saw Bale, he showed no fear whatsoever.

Lou Williams drew the defense and passed the ball to Rose on the wing, who once again found Chen Fang, who had come out off the ball.

Upon receiving the ball, Chen Fang immediately made a shooting motion. Bell's center of gravity shifted, and Chen Fang turned and released the ball at the same time. He caught the bounced ball, took a step back, dodged Bell's second jump to block, and released a shot.

"Unbelievable! The cold-blooded killer has reappeared! A 3-point deficit, the Clippers' terrifying 14-point lead, wiped out in an instant!"

"As long as Chen Fang is still around, the suspense will remain!"

"Come on, let Jinzhou see how terrifying the Dragon spaceship is!"

All the commentators were energized, and Yang Jian from CCTV was unusually excited. What was supposed to be a frustrating job suddenly gave them hope.

After scoring the goal, Chen Fang was extremely excited. He shouted angrily at the stands, "We won't be defeated so easily. I'm in charge of everything!"

After being stunned, the 20,000 fans responded with an even louder chorus of boos.

Chen Fang had already gained confidence.

Soon, he got another chance, received the ball on the wing, made a strong drive after a triple threat, and came to the left short corner area under pressure from Bell. Facing Green's double-team, he nimbly turned around, but the ball was not dead.

He took the ball and did a lateral jump, leaping at the edge of the penalty area and showing off his incredible hang time in front of McGee, who was covering for him.

He held the basketball in his right hand, made a slight, quick shift in the air to avoid McGee's downward block, and then flicked the ball away before he almost lost his balance.

The ball had a low arc, but rolled extremely fast, hitting the back edge of the rim with a very small arc before bouncing in.

"A super fadeaway, OMG, what am I seeing? Is this even humanly possible? Chen Fang achieved extreme hang time, McGee was completely helpless!"

Chen Fang, who was lying on the ground, got up on his own. He was extremely excited about scoring this point.

As my blood surged, my mind became surprisingly clear.

His whole body was filled with an indescribable sense of power.

"Nobody can stop us, nobody can stop us!" He repeated this to every Warriors player.

The camera focused on Chen Fang, and many people suddenly noticed a strange phenomenon.

On Chen Fang's forehead, a square pattern was faintly visible. It was redder than the surrounding skin, but black was seeping out from the center.

"Chen Fang is like Erlang Shen, opening his third eye!" Ke Fan shouted.

At this moment, Chen Fang's hair was covered in sweat, making his slightly long hair stand on end. Coupled with his wide-open almond eyes, he exuded an indescribable majestic aura.

It was a bit scary; even my teammates noticed.

But Chen Fang, with his imposing presence and fierce aura, was someone no one dared to utter a word.

58: 59.

A 13-0 run stunned the Warriors.

Durant stepped up and chose to challenge Chen Fang one-on-one, using a wide horizontal shot to try and lose Chen Fang's balance.

At this moment, Chen Fang's eyes see everything as flowing slowly. Even though Durant's movements are fast, he still manages to catch that fleeting moment of vulnerability when he is suspended in mid-air.

Without hesitation, he threw himself out, his finger poking the basketball, and then, propelled by the momentum, he staggered and picked it up.

Clearance ahead! Takeoff is permitted!
He tossed the ball forward, and Chen Fang sprinted forward, catching up in two steps. He caught the ball with both hands, one in front of the other, and took another step, followed by two more. Even the best referee wouldn't notice the slightest hint of a traveling violation.

Chen Fang's combination of ball handling and skill allowed him to demonstrate at the Chase Center what it means to make a layup across the entire court without dribbling.

The entire arena was stunned as Chen Fang slammed the ball up his back with his gliding dunk, almost touching the free-throw line. After a moment of silence, a deafening roar erupted. Even the most vehement critics had to applaud this legendary dunk.

First it was one person, then a group, and finally the entire arena; all the Warriors fans stood up and applauded.

Chen Fang stole the ball and made a long run to the free-throw line for a dunk, taking the lead for the first time.

60: 59.

Cole stood with his hands on his hips and roared angrily, expressing his dissatisfaction with Green.

For Curry, for Durant, for all the players on the court.

The game continued, and Curry stepped up, first breaking through Lou Williams and then hitting a high-arcing shot to take the lead.

Then, after a run off the ball on the wing, he used a very difficult catch-and-drift three-pointer to extend the lead to 4 points.

But Chen Fang was already in superb form. In the next round, he sidestepped Bale a meter outside the elbow area, grabbed the ball with one hand and raised it high. Then, using his back foot as the pivot, he pulled back his front foot, changed his stance, and faced the basket.

A feint shot after lowering his shoulder, a touch to Bell, a sideways dribble, a sudden stop, and a long two-pointer.

This ball looks exactly like Kobe's singles shot, and David loves it so much that he keeps exclaiming, "Kobe is possessing me!"

Chen Fang, who had narrowed the gap to two points, did not stop there. After Klay missed a three-pointer, he dribbled the ball up the court and, with Bell interfering with him from the side, drove all the way to the top of the arc. Klay came over to help, and Chen Fang pulled the ball back. Using Richon's screen, he pretended to drive, but instead pushed the ball and changed direction, weaving through Bell and Green like a butterfly.

Upon reaching the free-throw line, Chen Fang took the ball and shot. McGee, who was guarding the paint, didn't even have time to react before the basketball, which had just passed through the net, hit him on the head.

Only then did he realize that he had been daydreaming.

This scene was witnessed by the TNT broadcast team, and O'Neal, as the main target of their mockery, almost collapsed on the carpet laughing.

It was as if a tiger had been unleashed from its cage; the aura Chen Fang displayed at this moment was chilling.

"What the Warriors fear most is Chen Fang in this state. Once he transforms, even if you were the King of Heaven, you wouldn't be able to suppress him!" Ke Fan exclaimed.

Such an invincible scene is a rare sight, even when Clippers games are broadcast every day.

During this phase, Chen Fang doesn't consider passing the ball; he just takes the ball and goes for it, and his shots always go in.

Iguodala replaced Bale, who was pale and had a blank look in his eyes.

After sitting down, he covered his face with a towel. Kerr could tell at a glance that Bale was no longer useful and would only be a burden if he came on.

So he looked at Livingston and called out, "I'll replace Clay later, you go help Andre!"

Livingston entered the game after a foul.

Kerr wants to use his best defensive forwards to suppress Chen Fang.

But just two minutes later, Cole's face turned ugly.

The field was a complete mess.

Livingston collapsed to the ground, while Iguodala clutched his shoulder in pain.

Five seconds back, Chen Fang broke through, paddling to get rid of Iguodala, but unexpectedly his arm was caught. Livingston moved in advance in the penalty area to make a reasonable block.

Despite the unfavorable situation, Chen Fang not only did not stop, but rushed in even faster.

He then knocked Livingston to the floor, sending him gliding off the baseline, while Iguodala's right arm also twisted and deformed due to inertia.

The referee called a foul on the Warriors, pointed to Iguodala's arm, and then signaled for two free throws.

Cole was furious; this was a classic case of losing both his wife and his army. As he entered the court to cause trouble, the linesman turned around and gave him a technical foul.

Okay, the whole situation is reversed.

Chen Fang made all three free throws and stood at the free throw line. Despite the deafening boos, the red mark between his eyebrows became even more noticeable.

Green didn't dare to look Chen Fang in the eye, feeling as if Chen Fang was possessed by a god or demon.

65:63.

The Clippers have taken the lead again.

The Clippers have possession and inbound the ball from the sideline.

Chen Fang stood on the sidelines. Iguodala was substituted to check his injury, and Livingston also left the court due to chest tightness. The Warriors substituted Klay Thompson and Nick Young to maintain their defensive intensity as much as possible.

Now it's Clay's turn to suffer.

Under the defense, Chen Fang and Klay became entangled in the paint, vying for position in the short corner and repeatedly fighting for the frontcourt.

The intense struggle distracted the referee, who called a foul on both players.

When the ball was inbounded to the baseline again, Chen Fang moved out to defend closely. Klay Thompson then moved to a high position, and Lou Williams lobbed the ball out with a half-high ball. Green suddenly rushed out.

Chen Fang did not notice Green rushing out from the top of the arc. The two met in mid-air, and Chen Fang was hit hard and lost his balance, falling to the floor.

This happened so fast that the Clippers player was furious and rushed towards Green, but the other Warriors players stopped him.

Chen Fang lay motionless on the ground for a long time. The Clippers' team doctor came up, first checked his eyes, and then asked how he felt.

"It's just a side stitch!" Chen Fang recovered quickly. He touched his buttocks. When he lost his balance, he instinctively used Wick's fall training to offset most of the weight with his buttocks.

The referee ruled it a regular foul and only recorded one for Green.

Rivers was furious; he almost charged onto the court and yelled at the referee.

It was his turn to receive a technical foul.

As for the person involved, Chen Fang didn't care whether it was intentional or not; he pointed at Green.

"Bitch, just you wait!"

"Come on, I'm right here!" Green had no intention of backing down.

This confrontation, resembling a street challenge, immediately ignited the anger of both sides.

Rivers immediately substituted Rose and Lou Williams, replacing Chen Fang with Thornwell, Evans, and Richon.

Rivers said one thing to each player as they entered the game.

"Go up there and get two fouls first! I'm watching!"

As a result, the second half of the third quarter was fragmented.

Whistles sounded one after another, and players from both sides were thrown to the ground.

Rivers responded to the referee's warning with just one sentence.

"If you don't sanction Green, just wait and see."

The referee had no choice but to call two fouls on Green in a row. Kerr realized what was happening and had no choice but to substitute Green.

That's how the playoffs are; when things get really close, if one side crosses the line, the other side will go even further.

The entire third quarter ended in this kind of confrontation.

74: 75.

The Clippers are down by one point.

Without a doubt, the situation is more favorable to the Clippers.

But then Ron arrived, and Brian greeted him.

The two exchanged a few words in hushed tones near the technical table.

Upon returning, Brian told Rivers, "Cole guarantees it wasn't intentional, Green swears."

"He wants to get back into the game; otherwise, there's no benefit in winning."

"Get Green out of here, or I won't accept it!" Rivers roared angrily. If Chen Fang hadn't been lucky, he would have been crippled just now.

Soon, Brian returned and said, "Ron agreed, but only for this one game."

“Okay!” Rivers’ anger subsided somewhat.

After undergoing a check-up by the team doctor, Chen Fang returned to the field.

Curry was also inexplicably angry about Green's departure from the game.

He told Durant, "Let's win this together, it's our home court!"

Durant has never been too deeply involved in the Warriors team, but the goal of winning is the same for everyone.

Losing Green means the Warriors are facing problems on both offense and defense, so Curry needs Durant.

At the start of the fourth quarter, Durant drew attention from the high post and repeatedly attacked one-on-one. Chen Fang only managed to defend him once, and Durant hit a three-pointer.

Turning around, Chen Fang assisted Lou Williams, who then hit a three-pointer.

This brought his total to 36 points, 4 assists, and 5 rebounds.

77: 78.

"The sharp drop in assists also means that other Clippers players will find it difficult to convert his passes into points in the playoffs." Duan Ran is well aware that Chen Fang is much stronger at this stage than in the regular season, but it is just difficult for him to lead the whole team.

Strictly speaking, the team's overall level is not that of a true playoff contender.

Curry had the ball. He first pretended to use a screen, then suddenly pulled back to his original position and quickly shot from two meters away from the three-point line.

Chen Fang's lips twitched slightly as he watched the ball swish into the net.

77:81.

Another 4-point gap.

Chen Fang was furious, and those 4 points kept coming. Every time he caught up, Curry would appear.

You have to admire his power on the court. Although the Clippers have fully adapted to this intensity, the Warriors can still dominate.

Chen Fang attempted a three-point jump shot but missed. The Warriors quickly transitioned, and Durant scored a layup.

A 6-point gap.

With Green off the court, it seemed like Durant was freed up.

This is actually an inevitable phenomenon. When Green stops hogging the ball, more ball possession will flow to Durant.

Curry's presence drew Durant's attention, giving him more opportunities for one-on-one play.

Chen Fang tried his best, but he couldn't defend effectively every time.

But he didn't give up. He knew one thing: never give up until the very end.

The score remained close, with Lou Williams indeed helping Chen Fang, while Harrell kept drawing fouls.

With two minutes remaining, the score was still only 4 points apart.

88: 92.

Today's game was tough enough for the Warriors, but Curry's eyes still shone with determination.

No one can take a victory away from Golden State's home court!
Chen Fang missed again, marking his fourth consecutive unsuccessful attempt. Everyone knew that Chen Fang was currently out of energy.

"What a pity, what a pity!" Los Angeles influencer VK sighed at home. He told his friend, "In the third quarter, if it weren't for Green's collision, Chen Fang could have definitely taken the lead given his condition at that time."

"If you take him out, his form will be gone. What a pity."

Panting heavily, Chen Fang bent over with his knees drawn up, sweat rolling down the floor. He kept adjusting his breathing, looking at Curry who looked normal, and felt that the rumor was probably true.

Legend has it that Curry can rapidly lower his heart rate and reduce blood flow, resulting in a large flow of heat and ensuring he has ample energy.

The game has entered a full-fledged positional battle, with the Warriors relying on Durant and Curry, while the Clippers only have Chen Fang.

He received the ball, turned, pushed past Klay, and took a pull-up jump shot.

This time, the ball went in, even if it was a lucky shot that went off the backboard, but for Chen Fang, it was a shot of adrenaline.

91: 92.

The fans in the arena were on edge, but Curry once again calmed their nerves with his three-pointer.

Seeing that completely unreasonable three-pointer from the top of the arc, Chen Fang gritted his teeth and grinned, especially as Curry celebrated with his mouthguard clenched, which only fueled his anger.

I can do it too!
With high spirits, Chen Fang received the ball from the baseline, let the others take their positions, and slowly pushed it to the center line, where Clay was facing him.

He swung, pressed closer, and regulated his breathing. He knew that at this moment, he could only rely on himself; the entire team's efforts were focused on this one shot.

Klay tried to defend himself, he was indeed afraid of Chen Fang's breakthrough, but then he suddenly heard Curry's roar.

"Three points, three points!"

A chill ran down Clay's spine, and he snapped out of his daze. He lunged forward, but it was too late.

Chen Fang took a shot, but he no longer had the strength to jump shoot, though he could still manage a volley.

The moment he made his move, Chen Fang sensed it.

He didn't turn around, but instead raised his shooting hand high.

His gaze wasn't on the basket or the ball in flight, but rather on Curry.

Three years ago, I was inspired to pursue my professional dream because of your three-point shooting technique.

Today, I'll return the favor with the same three points.

"Goal! Goal! In this extremely difficult moment, Chen Fan's heart is pounding. He has brought the score back to 1 point. The suspense is still there, and the outcome is not yet decided!" Duan Ran stood up and roared, while not far from him, David was shouting wildly.

"Incredible, that's a Curry-esque three-pointer. Look, the world isn't just about Golden State having a cold-blooded three-point king; the Clippers have one too."

"King Chen, my king!" David raised his arms and praised loudly.

CCTV's Yang Jian also roared: "In the first game of the Warriors-Clippers series, the outcome was still undecided in the last minute. When Curry added weight to the scales of victory with his signature three-pointer, Chen Fang added the same weight in the next possession."

"This is a game for the brave; two big hearts must decide the winner at this moment."

"There's no longer a comparison of strength on paper or roster; it's now a head-to-head showdown between Curry and Chen Fang!"

"Come on, the last minute is here!"

Rivers brought in Rose, then Kuzma, then Zubac, and then Lou Williams.

Just as Rose was about to step up, Rivers stopped him.

"Derrick, Curry is in your hands now!"

Rose didn't answer, but instead proudly charged onto the court.

As the Warriors attacked, Rose closely followed Curry. He knew very well that as long as he could defend against them, Chen Fang would definitely be able to take the lead.

Curry passed the ball to Durant, who started running off the ball. Rose chased after him desperately. In the process, every Warriors player was setting a screen for Curry, but Rose only had eyes for the back of the number 30.

When Curry received the ball and turned, Rose jumped up without thinking of anything else, even disrupting his shooting rhythm.

Curry really didn't expect Rose to catch up so quickly. He was about to shoot, but when he saw Rose, he could only gather the ball and wait for Rose to pass him before he could shoot again.

Rose, who slammed hard onto the floor, looked back and saw the ball hit the rim. He smiled.

Only when his tense mind relaxed did he feel a piercing pain in his thigh.

The most dreaded injury came, but Rose wasn't afraid at all. He sat there and calmly gestured to the bench to substitute him.

My mission is complete!

When DeAndre Jordan first appeared on the court, Rivers needed a veteran.

Chen Fang had no time to worry about Ross; he kept checking the time, he needed to hold off on the last round.

This is a gamble, and if it doesn't work, the Warriors won't give them any more chances.

28 seconds!
He had to hold out until the last four seconds, then hand the fate back to the Warriors.

Chen Fang slowly dribbled the ball in the center circle, and Durant switched to face Klay. At this moment, Durant, with his longer wingspan, had a greater advantage in interfering with the play.

14 seconds!
The offensive timer on the basket has started its ten-second countdown.

Chen Fang remained motionless. He wanted to use the last five seconds to put maximum psychological pressure on the opponent and also to eliminate any thought of passing the ball.

When he saw Chen Fang walk forward, Zubac rushed up to set a screen for him, while Pachulia immediately spread his arms to try to control a larger horizontal area.

If there's even a one-second delay, Durant can catch up.

Chen Fang started dribbling with a jump step, which is the most typical explosive breakthrough move. Everyone knows it, but who can stop him?
Chen Fang took a wide inward step, using a sideways change of direction to graz Pachulia's arm and crash into her hard.

Durant was right behind me; I could even hear his heavy breathing.

Chen Fang ignored him and rushed towards the three-point line, where Klay Thompson, who was helping to defend, had already rushed up to the wing.

Three points?

Second part?

Or a breakthrough?

Everyone's thinking about it!
When Chen Fang took a step and landed half a meter outside the three-point line, the answer was obvious.

Three points!

Chen Fang still chose three points!
The answer was actually there from the very beginning when they chose to attack in the last five seconds.

Chen Fang gathered the ball, bent his knees, and lifted it up. But the next second, he ducked down, and Durant flew over his back and landed in front of him.

The countdown on the basketball hoop eight meters away had reached two seconds.

In that enormous one second, Chen Fang jumped up and made a steady move.

Upon landing, the basketball hoop turned red.

He didn't know if he could, but Chen Fang firmly believed he could!

Rivers clenched his fists, and when he saw the basketball go through the net, he suddenly raised his arms and roared.

"Clippers Win!"

David also shouted the same thing!

Duan Ran roared, "A near game-winner! Chen Fang has delivered a near game-winner against the Warriors! The once invincible Warriors have finally been dragged into the Clippers' rhythm, into Chen Fang's world!"

"Any team, anyone, as long as you give Chen Fang a chance to score the winning goal, he won't miss it!"

"The invincible King Chen, the true dragon has arrived! My God, is the first game-winning shot of the playoffs about to happen?"

The entire Chase Center fell into a deathly silence.

Only the Clippers players on the court were shouting loudly.

Everyone surrounded Chen Fang, urging him to return to the bench.

Rivers hugged him tightly, unsure of what to say!
The Warriors called a timeout, and Kerr calmly devised a game-winning strategy with four seconds left.

Rivers is also making arrangements. He had prepared several final plans for the coaching staff before the game, and now he is just bringing them out.

"Sindarius, you keep an eye on Clay. Whether he sets a screen or makes a run, you only have eyes for him."

"Kyle, don't leave Durant, but you can't foul him. Put your hands up!"

"Ivica, don't focus too much on Zaza. You need to help on defense. Anyone who drives to the basket needs you!"

"Chen Fang, you'll be the third help defender. Your vision will help us determine who's actually going to make the shot."

"Lou Williams, go and tear Curry apart! It's down to you in the last four seconds!"

Finally, Rivers quickly added, "We don't know if they're going to do a two-pointer or a three-pointer, but remember, don't foul, raise your hands. At this point, it's not about how strong your defense is, but who has the tougher mentality!"

When they returned to the stage, the commentators, who had been talking non-stop for a while, had all shut up and were even holding their breath.

Chen Fang stood at the top of the arc, facing a counter-attack and a game-winning shot for the first time, but he remained remarkably calm.

Perhaps, at this moment, he doesn't believe that Durant, Curry, or even Klay can do it.

As the whistle blew, the Warriors began setting off-ball screens. Durant pulled out first, followed by Klay Thompson, and Curry was the third.

His withdrawal was under Zaza's screen, and it's clear that in this situation, the center's screen would definitely be given to the player with the best chance of winning.

Chen Fang didn't move until Curry rushed out. Lou Williams was blocked, but he didn't start moving either. Curry received the ball and dribbled directly towards the top of the arc. At this moment, Durant was on the other side, and Klay was next to him.

But Chen Fang seemed to have a premonition of everything. He started moving and squeezed out from the crowded free throw line.

As he rushed out, he saw Curry gather the ball, so Chen Fang jumped high and stretched out his right hand to meet him.

Curry had no chance to adjust. When he saw Chen Fang, he had completed about 90% of his shooting motion, so he accelerated and pushed the ball.

The ball left his flicking wrist, rising sharply in the next instant.

A hand poked the basketball, causing it to change trajectory and fall backward.

"Chen Fang, Chen Fang, Chen Fang!" Ke Fan felt his whole body go numb, and he continued to shout hoarsely, "Block, the crucial block!"

Chen Fang picked up the basketball, but instead of rushing forward, he sprinted toward the players' tunnel.

After a moment of stunned silence, the other Clippers players reacted immediately and swarmed after them, with even the bench players rushing out.

In an instant, all the Clippers players in the Chase Center vanished!
Rivers stood there quietly, savoring the deathly silence of the entire arena.

He didn't even look at the stunned Cole, smiled slightly, and walked away.

Duan Ran almost cried. In this situation, the heroic spirit in his heart reminded him of a song.

So he started yelling at the top of his lungs!

It was dusk, but the moon remained as bright as ever.

A thousand miles of rivers and streams, I can traverse them at will.

The singing stopped, and people looked around.

Inviting the moon to share the night, deep in the green mountains.

Who is the hero? None other than me.

Chen Fang, you are a superhero!

(End of this chapter)