Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 311 Who is the King of Los Angeles?

The second quarter arrived as scheduled.

The Warriors adjusted their lineup.

Curry, Cook, Klay, Green, Looney.

This is a typical off-ball lineup that increases interior height and facilitates off-ball movement on the perimeter.

The Clippers were unprepared and switched to their second lineup.

Brunson, Lou Williams, DiVincenzo, Dillon, Zubac.

This lineup has a decent offense but a poor defense.

The Warriors' ability to seize opportunities is top-notch. Curry quickly adjusted his shooting frequency, continuously looking for opportunities on the wings and at the top of the key.

Two three-pointers forced the Clippers to call a timeout.

34: 35.

The Warriors narrowed the gap to 1 point.

Lou Williams was immediately substituted; Curry had just taken both three-pointers over him.

Chen Fang returned to the court, moving to the forward/guard position, and had Dillon play the power forward position, matching up against Green.

Chen Fang scored as soon as he entered the game, breaking past Klay Thompson and hitting a jump shot.

14 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds.

It's no surprise that such efficient data is available; once Chen Wang is given a large number of termination rights, his abilities are more than capable of supporting him in obtaining such data.

But Curry was on fire, and he started to frequently run pick-and-rolls with Green, constantly attacking the paint and scoring four more points with a floater, taking advantage of the Clippers' slow movement and help defense from Zubac.

Mazura advised head coach Rivers that he needed to adjust the lineup immediately. Rivers's in-game management skills were lacking, but his greatest strength was his willingness to listen to advice.

Zubac was substituted out, and Jaren was brought back into the game.

As the Clippers made adjustments, the Warriors also shifted their tactical strategies.

Curry's previous scoring runs successfully drew the Clippers' defensive attention, allowing Klay Thompson to unleash his power.

Two more three-pointers followed. Klay's catch-and-shoot strategy, which involves no adjustment, is a nightmare for any switch-heavy defense. Despite DiVincenzo's best efforts, he couldn't stop Klay from making the shots.

44: 37.

In the blink of an eye, the Warriors took a 7-point lead.

The noise at Staples Center immediately subsided, and the commentators exclaimed in surprise.

Duan Ran could only sigh, "The Warriors' offense is too powerful; they truly deserve to be called the league's best firepower."

David, however, criticized the Clippers' coaching staff: "Against the Warriors, the Clippers must always be on high alert on defense. This is no ordinary opponent, and any defensive lapses will be punished."

"The Clippers need to use their starting lineup to keep up!"

As expected, Rivers made another adjustment.

Brunson and Di Vencenzo were substituted off, while Jrue Holiday and Beverley came on.

The Warriors' perimeter defense intensity was instantly maximized, reaching the league's top level. Coupled with a highly mobile center like Jaren, the Warriors' offense was immediately limited.

After failing to score in several rounds, Chen Fang regained possession of the ball and continued to play as the ball-dominant playmaker.

These teammates are still inexperienced, and their understanding of tactics and defense is too one-sided.

Facing the Warriors' offense, it's easy to find openings.

But at this moment, the Clippers' roster, with Jrue Holiday and Patrick Beverley, plus Dillon's help defense, immediately thwarted the Warriors' offense.

As for the 7-point difference, Chen Fang didn't even consider it a concern.

He first backed down Klay in the elbow area, then scored two points with a turnaround jump shot. He then set an off-ball screen with Dillon on the wing, cut into the paint, and Beverley passed him a half-high ball. He caught the ball in mid-air, twisted his body, and threw it into the basket.

Before the Warriors could make any adjustments, the cold-blooded shooter once again displayed his icy prowess at the top of the arc, sinking a three-pointer to tie the game.

Staples Center erupted in cheers once again as Chen Fang scored 7 consecutive points, instantly putting the fans at ease. The chant of "KING CHEN" echoed through the stadium once more.

Curry wasn't frustrated; he was communicating with Green through gestures, and soon the two executed a classic play.

The Warriors had possession of the ball. Curry brought the ball up to half-court, and Cook, as the point guard, came to receive it. However, it was a fake pass, a real screen. After screening Beverley, Curry quickly went around him and passed the ball to Green at the top of the key.

Green catches the ball with one hand without touching it, and passes it to Curry in the direction he's moving.

Curry received the ball and made a shooting motion, knocking away Jrue Holiday who switched onto the defense. He then passed the ball out as if he was going to drive straight to the basket, but instead passed it to Green who was cutting to the free-throw line.

Green received the ball and drove to the basket, but before drawing Jaren's attention to block him, he passed the ball again.

The ball flew towards the corner, and Curry arrived at the corner just in time to use Klay's off-ball screen.

He caught the ball and shot, making a clean swish.

Except for Rooney, all four Warriors players participated in this attack.

With continuous off-ball screens and repeated lateral moves, Curry single-handedly tore apart the Clippers' three lines of defense.

This is what makes Curry so great: top-tier shooting ability combined with top-tier off-ball skills, making him almost impossible to defend.

But just as Curry showed no frustration, Chen Fang also showed no emotional fluctuations.

At this moment, the Warriors' double-teaming of him has reached its limit.

Klay's lead defense, Cook's help defense, and Green's rotation defense.

With three defenders combined, as long as Chen Fang has the ball, a defensive formation that cuts through the entire area from the front, back, and left will appear.

Kerr and lead defensive coach Ron implemented the highest level of defensive strategy.

Cut off Chen Fang's passing lanes to the left and right, closely guard him to stop his pull-up shots, and teammates' support will be reduced by five players turning and collapsing on the strong and weak sides.

Even so, the Clippers did not fall into chaos because the coaching staff had already prepared a solution.

Zhu Huoludi maintained a distance of about three meters from Chen Fang to buffer the time it took for the encirclement to close in, giving Chen Fang more time to deal with the situation.

Dillon will target pick-and-rolls to solve the problem of the lead defender.

Beverley would then interfere with Green's appearance.

As a result, a very interesting phenomenon occurred on the court: both sides committed as many as six players to offense and defense to break through the high post.

The battle line was extended to the LOGO area, forming a column shape.

Faced with high-pressure defense, Chen Fang displayed his powerful breakthrough ability. By making the most of every opening, he compensated for the slowdown and even deviation caused by the physical contact he encountered during his breakthroughs through muscle gain during the offseason.

He forcefully pushed past Clay, and before Cook could close the gap, he twisted his body and darted away.

Once outside, he felt like he was free to fly. Instead of accelerating, Chen Fang paused and braked. His action made the center Rooney, who rushed out, instinctively want to brake, but the next second, Chen Fang got up and pulled up for a three-pointer.

"Chen Wang scored again! The second quarter was so exciting! The star players from both sides were going back and forth, responding to each other constantly. The score started to rise alternately, and it felt like it just wouldn't stop!" Ke Fan exclaimed with delight when he saw the ball go in.

47: 47.

The game continued, and in the last half of the second quarter, just as Ke Fan said, both sides committed heavily to defense, leaving all the offense to their star players.

"This is where it comes down to which team has a higher level of star power. It's more like the playoffs, where it's all about who has the best superstars," Duan Ran commented. He was equally excited watching the game. Whether it was Curry's outrageous shots from off-ball movement or Chen Fang's tough, ball-handling scoring against defenses, these were the kinds of plays that fans wanted to see most.

The battle between the fast and the brave has been worth the price of admission by now.

When Curry missed his final shot, the buzzer sounded to signal the end of the first half.

56: 58.

"Going into halftime with a two-point lead, this gap won't have any impact. During halftime, both sides will definitely adjust their offensive and defensive strategies to try and win."

"Now, let's hand the time over to the studio back."

The scene shifts to the CCTV-5 studio in Beijing. As a special guest, Professor Su is not yet influenced by James, since she didn't write a book for him and therefore doesn't feel obligated to do so. Yang Yi, on the other hand, is adept at social maneuvering.

They were all startled when they saw the camera pointed at them.

Su Qun first shared his impressions of the first half: "The Clippers still have problems on defense. Unless they maintain the intensity of their starters until the end of the game, it will be difficult for them to withstand the Warriors' offensive surge."

Yang Yi disagreed, saying, "The Warriors' defense will also have a hard time containing Chen Wang. It's not the same as last season. Chen Wang's teammates are very experienced, and double-teaming won't be as effective."

"The score speaks for itself!" Seeing that Teacher Su was about to refute, Yang Yi, quick-witted as ever, immediately struck first.

At that time, domestic sports commentary had not yet introduced active or recently retired star players as special guests. Their analysis of the game was too general and subjective, and the guests themselves had a very superficial understanding of tactics, relying entirely on sensory assumptions.

So fans can only listen for entertainment; in contrast, the comments from the guests in the ESPN studio are the real deal.

Scott reiterated his point: "The Warriors are doing everything they can to suppress Chen Fang, while the Clippers are doing everything they can to contain Curry."

"To win, both sides need to come up with more ways to get other players to step up."

"So who do you think it could be?" the host asked.

Scott shrugged and replied without hesitation, "KD!"

"Klay needs Curry to perform, but KD doesn't. Giving him the ball forces the Clippers to shift their defensive focus, which is why the Warriors are so hard to beat."

"The most troublesome situation is when you are facing two heavyweight superstars with very different styles."

The host looked at Mark Jackson, the coach known for his outspoken and tough style who coached the Golden State Warriors in his early years.

Mark said with a smile, "The Clippers have a better chance of winning."

"Yes, Tony's appearance as the head referee is itself a response from the league to the Clippers' fouling standards."

"In today's game, the Clippers didn't dare to go too far, which made it difficult for their defense to maintain consistency, and their second and third units couldn't keep up."

"This has led to a situation where both sides are going all out with their starting lineups, so the suspense of the outcome may not be resolved until the very last moment."

"And that's why I think the Clippers have a better chance of winning."

"Yes, Curry is great, and so is KD, but when it comes to clutch plays, I trust Chen Wang more!"

This statement surprised everyone present.

Scott wanted to retort, but Chen Fang's face appeared in his mind, and he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

"How many game-winning shots did Chen Fang make in a season?" Mark asked everyone.

Who can do that?

He then posed a second question.

When everyone falls silent, the third question arises.

“We all know that Chen Wang will definitely put his words into practice, regardless of strength or personality.”

"KD is good, Curry is great, but Chen Wang is stronger in terms of competitiveness."

"I don't want to argue, really, because at this point, quietly waiting for the final result is the right choice."

In the Clippers' locker room, Chen Fang was surrounded by three physical therapists. He played almost the entire first half, scoring 23 points, 5 assists, and 6 rebounds, which was also a new high.

In the center of the hall, Mazura was pointing out each player's mistakes one by one, especially Dillon and Beverley.

"Be firm, don't worry about the calls. When it comes to points conceded or free throws, we'd rather let the Warriors go to the free throw line. That will at least disrupt their offensive rhythm!"

Rivers then summarized: "We need more people to step up. Anyone who scores will stay on the court, and anyone who keeps conceding points will be substituted!"

"Today's match is crucial for our future championship aspirations. I need to see the effort and strength of every player."

After Rivers finished speaking, he looked at Chen Fang, and also drew the attention of the entire team.

"I believe in you as much as you believe in me."

"The Warriors are not scary, not scary at all. KD will step up in the second half, and I believe you will too."

"Come on, brothers, this is our home turf!" Chen Fang roared as he stood up.

His response was a deafening roar from the entire team.

“He’s even more inspiring than you!” Brian whispered in Rivers’ ear.

“Of course!” Rivers smiled.

In the third quarter, the Warriors brought back their starting lineup.

And just as everyone predicted, KD was the first to step up!

KD proactively positioned himself on the wing, received the ball sideways, turned to face the basket, and used his wingspan to pull up and hit a jump shot to tie the game.

Chen Fang accelerated, using his speed to quickly reach the frontcourt. Before the Warriors could get into position, he cut inside past Iguodala, dribbled a second time, turned and came to the short corner, and used a fadeaway jump shot to take the lead again.

After landing, he saw Iguodala's helplessness and shouted, "Dude, I'm not LeBron James, it's not that easy for you to guard me!"

Iguodala didn't reply; he could tell the Chinese player was enjoying the game, not trying to mentally manipulate him with trash talk.

KD wouldn't stop wielding his scythe. He also took the initiative to bring the ball across half-court, passed it to Curry, and then moved two steps to the wing. Before Dillon could close in, he suddenly asked for the ball.

Curry quickly passed the ball to KD, who, from two meters beyond the three-point line, took a shot.

The ball traced a long arc and fell into the net.

That three-pointer instantly silenced the Staples Center, and all memories of KD were etched into the minds of the Clippers fans in attendance.

The Warriors regained a 3-point lead.

"KD really made his move; the Clippers need more players now," David exclaimed.

Who is it?
There's only one answer: Dillon.

Strictly speaking, the Warriors' defensive focus on Dillon was in the third tier. The coaching staff described him as a player with no three-point shooting ability, no ball-handling skills, and a functional defensive player.

But they overlooked one thing: Dillon's willpower.

"I'm the second-in-command! I'm stepping forward!"

"I have to stand up, no matter what, it should be me who stands up!"

One psychological suggestion after another, one self-reminder after another, kept echoing in Dillon's mind and heart.

When he saw Chen Fang being double-teamed again, he immediately stepped forward to receive the pass. The moment the ball was passed to him, Dillon's heart, which had been pounding wildly, suddenly calmed down.

"It's my turn to make my appearance!"

Dillon turned and charged forward, dodging the Warriors' help defense and driving into the three-point line. Facing Green's aggressive help defense, he met him with an even more aggressive ball-holding jump step.

The two collided almost simultaneously. Green was caught off guard and staggered, but Dillon was well-prepared. He landed and immediately got up, lifting the basketball with both hands and tossing it toward the basket.

"Great shot!" David shouted. "Dillon suddenly chose to attack himself, he pushed past Green and scored his fifth point of the game."

Seeing the ball go in, Dillon grinned widely and laughed wildly at Green.

If Green would remain calm when mocked by Chen Fang, it would be a completely different story if it were Dillon.

"Clown, what are you laughing at?" Green chased after him.

“Nigger, get out of here!” Dillon is not a purebred Black man; his mother is of Jamaican descent and his father is from Trinidad and Tobago, making him of mixed race.

Green was even angrier after being scolded, and he kept rambling on, "Just you wait, I'll teach you a lesson."

In the next possession, when Dillon received the ball again, he was guarded by Green.

"Come on, let me see what you've got!" Green seized the opportunity and began to provoke him.

Dillon faked a shot, but Green didn't even raise his hand. Instead, he yelled, "You don't have a three-pointer, don't be ridiculous!"

The next second, Green was stunned.

Dillon jumped up and shot a three-pointer. The ball was so fast that it landed before Green could even turn his head.

"Let me remind you, compared to your lousy three-point score, I'm much more reliable!" Dillon still used his loud laughter to provoke him, a sarcastic skill he mastered back in college.

"Three points, three points!" David raised his hands high: "Dillon has stepped up, he scored five points in a row, okay, now it's fair!"

On the way back, Chen Fang patted Dillon on the back and praised him, "Well done!"

“I’m the second-in-command, this is what I should do!” Dillon muttered.

Chen Fang laughed. The reason he personally selected Dillon was because in his previous life, Dillon dared to provoke James. To be honest, James was still incredibly powerful 24 years ago. Anyone who provoked him would be torn apart by countless media outlets and fans that very night, without even waiting until the next day.

But Dillon was fearless, ignoring the Joker's taunts, and would give his all whenever he faced the Lakers.

Putting aside ability, that courage alone is worthwhile.

A championship-contending roster needs someone like this.

When Dillon stepped up, his exemplary role was undoubtedly huge. Jaren, Bridges, and Brunson all performed hard after taking the court. This game, which was of playoff intensity, tested everyone's willpower.

The defending champions' pride is not to be challenged, and in the third quarter, Kerr brought in more rotation players to wear them down.

When Curry went to the bench to rest, Rivers immediately substituted Chen Fang. The two left the court at the same time, as if they were on the same wavelength, and they glanced at each other.

The determination in each other's eyes was instantly understood.

"We'll see."

Chen Fang whispered.

In the latter part of the third quarter, both sides used rotations to wear down the Warriors. KD single-handedly carried the Warriors' unstoppable scoring burden, while Brunson and Dillon also held up the outside. Zubac also got a chance to play, but everyone knew that...

The suspense remained until the very end of the competition.

After the third quarter, both sides were still on equal footing.

87: 88.

"I haven't seen such a close game in a long time. The Warriors' three-pointers, the Clippers' inside-outside scoring, KD's strong defense, Curry's off-ball movement, and Chen Wang's hard-hitting plays—today's Clippers-Warriors game was a feast for the eyes and ears, with everything imaginable," Duan Ran remarked with great emotion.

"The last quarter is here. Everyone hurry up and go to the bathroom. From now on, every second is crucial."

Curry looked for scoring opportunities as soon as he entered the game, but the defense had been running smoothly against Curry's off-ball help defense for a while, and he didn't get any opportunities. In the end, the ball was given to KD to break through, but it bounced off the rim and went out.

The Clippers got the rebound and gained possession.

Chen Fang might not even be able to connect with the ball; Iguodala and Clay combined to trap him.

Dillon dribbled the ball and attacked fiercely, but Green interfered and he missed the shot.

Possession wasn't lost, and the game continued. The Clippers followed their established strategy, only allowing Green to play. So Green dribbled the ball across half-court, and facing no one paying attention, he tried to drive to the basket, but was blocked by Jaren.

The atmosphere in the arena immediately reached a new level. Jaren also got his revenge. Green matched up against him several times under the basket, using his experience to make him run around in circles.

"Curry can't get the ball, and neither can Chen Wang. Now it's up to the coaches to figure out how to solve this!" David knew very well, and he continued bluntly, "The key to winning is how to liberate the core players."

In the fourth minute of the fourth quarter, Chen Fang touched the ball for the first time, which was the result of a double screen and pull. Chen Fang did not waste this opportunity.

After a triple threat, quickly drop the ball and cut down. After one dribble, hold the elbow area and immediately switch to a side-back attack mode. Hold off Iguodala and dribble once, dragging both feet off the ground laterally. The moment the feet land, bring the ball together and turn. The position of bringing the ball together is below the hip, just enough to avoid Iguodala's cut interference.

Chen Fang's back-to-the-basket dragging step has a large range, which is a technique he learned from Kobe. Many players can also use the back-to-the-basket move, but every time they turn around, they are facing the defender's chest, and there is almost no space to shoot.

The reason why star players who are good at back-to-the-basket moves have space to shoot is that their sliding step allows them to move more than half a body length beyond the defender.

This half-body distance refers not only to the horizontal distance between them, but also to the relative distance between their bodies.

A skilled back-to-the-basket player can completely instill despair in the defender through subtle details.

Just like Iguodala at this moment, he only saw a blur before he realized that Chen Fang had already jumped up, and he didn't have time to react. He could only raise his hand to try to interfere.

In Chen Fang's eyes, there was only the basketball hoop. He held the basketball in front of his forehead, making the three of them level.

The wrist flick and finger press are executed in one smooth motion.

"Chen Wang once again blocked Iguodala's shot. Great shot! Such a brilliant turnaround jumper. Some people say that Chen Wang has inherited Kobe's skills. After seeing this shot, you can totally believe it."

Iguodala regained his good mood; this kind of ball, if not double-teamed, is very difficult to defend against.

KD responded again, making a triple threat followed by a drive to the baseline, using his wingspan to launch a high-arcing shot off the backboard. After turning around, he unusually shouted to Chen Fang, "Do you know how to do that?"

Chen Fang did not respond.

Two minutes later, during those two minutes, the Warriors did everything they could, even fouling him and sending him to the free-throw line.

Chen Fang calmly made the free throw and looked up at the scoreboard.

95: 97.

His score reached 35 points.

The intense physical exertion had already left Chen Fang breathless, while Curry remained calm and composed. Well, superstars always have something special about them.

Subsequently, Chen Fang became more aware of the situation and began to conserve his energy, positioning himself as a target to draw attention and allowing Brunson and Jrue Holiday to initiate more attacks, while Dillon served as the second scorer to create scoring opportunities.

The Warriors continued their offensive rhythm, applying high pressure in the middle of the fourth quarter in an attempt to launch a run and close out the game.

With two minutes remaining, Curry hit a three-pointer, bringing the score difference to six points.

106: 100.

A brief silence fell over the arena as Rivers called the penultimate timeout.

The commentator shouted, "Stephen God Curry! Curry is a god today!"

"He has already scored 46 points, an incredible number. Despite the Clippers' all-around double-teaming of him, Curry still seized every opportunity to shoot."

"Eight three-pointers, 8 of 10, my God, today's Curry deserves this name! Stephen God Curry!"

While the commentators were exclaiming and praising Curry, Rivers calmly gave instructions and set up tactics. He told the players the defensive strategy devised by Mazura, and when he finally went on the court, he patted Chen Fang on the back.

Turning to look at the head coach, Chen Fang grinned.

"Don't worry! We can't lose!"

The Clippers' current lineup: Chen Fang, Brunson, Jrue Holiday, Dillon, and Jaren.

Warriors: Curry, Klay Thompson, Green, Iguodala, Durant.

The pace suddenly slowed down, and even the stadium fell silent.

Clippers have possession of the ball.

Chen Fang dribbled across the court, and Iguodala followed closely. He didn't press him hard or exert any force, based on previous lessons. Rushing forward would only give Chen Fang the opportunity to shake him off.

But Clay was already waiting ahead. Sure enough, Chen Fang slowed down as he looked for teammates to provide support. Just as Iguodala was about to use his peripheral vision to identify who it was, Chen Fang suddenly sped up.

Clay was the first to spot it; instead of moving forward, he took a step back.

Moving forward actually increases the probability of being beaten, while retreating to defend gives teammates more time to help defend.

But Clay's retreat was not as swift as Chen Fang's advance.

Chen Fang changed direction and dribbled sideways, tossing the ball to his left side. After catching it, he took a step back. To make the step back look like he hadn't traveled at all, he even did a fancy dribble around his waist.

Amidst the gasps of the crowd, Chen Fang gathered the ball, raised it, and released it.

No one on the Warriors could block Chen Fang's shot; everyone stared at him as if they'd seen a ghost.

When the ball went into the net, it was even more terrifying.

Is this even human-operated?
Stephen God Curry?

Fang GOD Chen?
The commentator, who had just praised Curry, fell into a speechless state.

"This is simply a battle between gods!" he exclaimed in heartfelt praise.

The Warriors have also slowed down their offensive pace; whoever takes the lead now has the advantage.

Chen Fang was defending KD, and they were standing facing each other when Chen Fang suddenly said, "He won't give it to you!"

"Definitely not!"

KD suddenly felt very annoyed.

"You're just the second option. With the Warriors, you'll always be the second option!"

Chen Fang continued, "You can't blame anyone for not getting respect, because you chose this path yourself!"

"Enough, shut up!" KD suddenly snapped. As he spoke, he retreated to the high post and reached out for the ball.

But Curry passed the ball to Green, who found himself in an undefended area again. He instinctively wanted to attack, but then heard KD yell, "Give it to me!"

But Green didn't hesitate at all and threw the ball.

"See? Even if I don't defend, he won't give it to you!" Chen Fang walked past KD and sneered.

The ball bounced high, and Jaren caught it and tossed it forward. Chen Fang had already arrived at the Warriors' half of the court, caught the ball, and immediately slammed it into the basket with both hands.

This offensive and defensive transition was learned from James. James is used to leaving his defense before judging the opponent's shot and entering the sprint stage in advance. Through this move, he can score a lot of points by saving energy in every game.

This is why fans don't often see James taking one-on-one shots, but are surprised to find that his scoring stats are still very impressive.

They chased down the score to the very last point, and time was also running out.

Chen Fang, however, seemed quite relaxed, which was perhaps what he hoped to see.

He continued to defend KD, and this time, he didn't say much, but instead used his actions to mock him.

He stood three meters away, spread his hands, and said to KD, "Just watch, you won't get the ball, I swear."

The Clippers' defensive strategy was to suppress Curry to the extreme and leave Green open.

KD continued to demand the ball, but in the Warriors' system, Green has the right to control the ball, while KD does not.

Sure enough, Green drove in and drew a foul.

KD stood outside the three-point line, and his expression immediately turned dejected.

Instead of adding fuel to the fire, Chen Fang said to the person standing next to him, "KD, win or lose, let's have a drink after the game!"

"Okay!" KD agreed quickly.

Green made one of two free throws, bringing the score to 107-103.

The Clippers are down by 4 points.

Breathing became difficult; the tension among the 20,000 fans was indescribable. Yet, Chen Fang, on the field, remained calm.

This time, he didn't go to the baseline to receive the ball, but waited at the midline. When Brunson dribbled past Curry's defense, Chen Fang stepped up to set a screen and then handed the ball to him.

Standing at the logo, Chen Fang raised his hand to signal his teammates to take their positions.

Iguodala spread his arms wide, ready for battle, but Chen Fang swung him sideways, causing him to lose his footing. However, Clay, who was surrounding him, moved forward to flank him, putting Chen Fang in a difficult situation.

But this situation was exactly what Chen Fang had anticipated. Little Jalun had already retreated to the outside of the arc, where he was the highest point on the court. When he saw Chen Fang jump up to pass the ball, he jumped high and caught it.

Chen Fang rushed forward as soon as he landed after the pass, and even though Iguodala used a rugby-style tackle, he still couldn't catch him.

He took a few steps to reach Jaren, handed him the ball, and strode into the paint. Inside the restricted area, it was still his old friend.

Green!

This time, Green chose to rush out early. He thought Chen Fang would use the same trick again and take off early. He was determined not to let him succeed, even if it meant committing a foul.

However, Chen Fang used a low-volley Euro step after a breakaway ball, forcefully swinging his arm from Green's left side to his right side.

The height of his single-leg jump was enough for him to unleash more power. Chen Fang blocked Green's slapping hand and made a low layup, putting the ball in the basket.

"drop!"

Referee Tony's whistle blew sharply, and Chen Fang, who had lost his momentum on the floor, did not get up immediately, but watched the ball fall.

"2+1! 2+1! In the crucial moment, we still have to look to Chen Wang!" Duan Ran stood up from the commentary booth and shouted. He was so happy. This was a hero's shot, a leader's shot, the kind of basketball a superstar should play!
When Chen Fang was pulled up by his teammates and brought to the free throw line, the entire arena erupted in cheers.

"BIG king MVP! BIG king MVP! BIG king MVP!"

Chen Fang remained expressionless. He took a few deep breaths, patted the ball, and steadily lifted it, scoring the penalty.

"107 to 106, with 31 seconds left, the Clippers are down by one point!" The commentators all stood up, their eyes glued to the court.

The Warriors players took their positions, with Chen Fang still guarding KD, while Brunson took on the task of guarding Curry.

Dillon and Jrue Holiday will help him out, but Green will still be left open. Green's crucial three-pointers have never been reliable. If he gets shut down by those shots, Chen Fang will accept his fate.

KD retreated again, looking for an opportunity to receive the ball. This time, Green waved for KD to go to the wing instead of standing in the logo area.

KD was furious. He slapped the ground hard with both hands, but Green only gave him a cold, indifferent look at the back of his head.

Chen Fang watched all of this coldly. He knew very well that KD and Green had a conflict, and even if he didn't say anything, it would eventually erupt.

The point of contention is the outcome of a game.

Green started to push forward and came to the free throw line. Jaren came up to cover him. At this time, Curry was still looking for an open shot, but with consecutive screens from his teammates, he did not get a more reasonable shooting position. Helpless, Klay rushed to the top of the arc and stretched out his hand to ask for the ball.

Green immediately passed the ball to Klay, and the moment Klay received it, Chen Fang moved in to cover. Even before Klay moved, Chen Fang had already made his move, abandoning KD and choosing to bet on Klay.

Klay clearly hadn't expected Chen Fang to appear and was forced to hold the ball, while KD had already reached the unmanned wing and shouted, "Pass the ball!"

Klay wanted to pass, but the next second he saw Curry finally appear and, almost without thinking, passed the ball to Curry on the other wing.

He received the ball, dribbled to the side, and, despite Brunson's pursuit, managed to break free and release the shot.

The moment he made his move, his body began to tilt to the left, and he fell to the floor.

The ball tumbled high, drawing a very high arc in the air, before hitting the right edge of the rim and bouncing away.

"Phew!" The 20,000 fans in the stadium exclaimed, feeling a sense of relief that they had escaped disaster.

Green wanted to fight for the rebound. At that moment, he knew very well that as long as he controlled the rebound, he could win. But someone was faster than him. Before he could jump, a white flash swept past him.

It's still Chen Fang!

Chen Fang grabbed the rebound, turned around and started moving. The entire Warriors team seemed to wake up from a dream. Kerr on the sidelines was pounding with excitement, jumping up and down and shouting: "Back up defense! Back up defense!"

Chen Fang continued to accelerate along the sideline, running at such a speed that no one could touch the hem of his clothes, while his eyes remained fixed on the front.

The basketball hoop, the countdown, the positions of the Warriors players, and the positions of his own teammates.

Everything was in his mind, and ultimately a decision was made.

"Are you going to vote?"

"6 seconds left!"

"What is Chen Wang doing?" Suddenly, the commentators were all shocked and stood up. They saw Chen Fang slow down, dribble the ball laterally, and then turn around and pull the ball away, avoiding Iguodala's pull. He stepped into the three-point line. At this moment, the rest of the Warriors had returned, and there were four Warriors players inside the three-point line.

Chen Fang hadn't collected the ball yet; he continued to hold it until he reached the free-throw line, when there were only three seconds left on the clock.

"You can shoot now!" some fans couldn't help but shout.

But Chen Fang still didn't. He even took a step back, seemingly hesitant as he faced the triple encirclement of Green, Klay, and Iguodala.

But in the next second, he used a series of dragging steps, dribbling inside and outside the basket, to pull the ball to the right wing, which was the last gap after being double-teamed by three people.

Chen Fang had already calculated this. He finally caught the ball and jumped. After he released the ball, while it was still rising, the timer on the backboard turned completely red, followed by the final buzzer.

After landing, Chen Fang maintained his shooting posture, and then, as he saw the ball fall into the basket, he turned around and sprinted forward.

He took two steps to the technical table, and with a light leap, jumped up onto it.

Faced with the completely frenzied attention of thousands of fans in one of the stands, Chen Fang made an even more astonishing move.

He first took off his jersey, revealing his strong muscles, then bent down to pick up the microphone on the table and yelled at the Clippers fans: "Who is your king?"

"King Chen!" the crowd chanted.
"Who is the king of Los Angeles!"

"King Chen!" the crowd chanted again!
Chen Fang threw down the microphone, raised his arms high, and roared to the sky!

He jumped off the technical stand, where his teammates surrounded him. Dillon was the first to hug Chen Fang.

"We did it!"

"We did it!"

Chen Fang hugged each of them, pounded his chest, clapped his hands, and said the same things.

Finally, he walked toward the Warriors' bench, where they were preparing to leave the game.

“Stephen!” he called out to Curry.

Curry turned around, his confusion mixed with a hint of anger.

"I'm not provoking anyone, much less showing off."

"It's great to be your opponent; it makes my life more exciting!"

Chen Fang's humble words made Curry feel ashamed. He took the initiative to reach out, and the two hugged briefly.

"You did a great job today!" Curry praised sincerely, then asked a question that puzzled him.

"Why not just drive straight in and score?"

“Because I’m afraid of you!” Chen Fang laughed, then continued, “I don’t want to give you even half a second.”

Curry felt relieved; in fact, he was happy.

"Yes, neither of us can give the other even half a second of a chance to turn the tables!" Curry hugged Chen Fang again.

"Then, let's fight again next time!"

"See you next time!" Chen Fang replied.

(End of this chapter)