Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 357 Going Home, Game 7!
At night, San Francisco is brightly lit, and the sky is clearly visible.

Oracle Arena was as bright as day.

Warriors fans don't care about the foot-planting incident; they've long considered this foul that decided the series to be an accident.

Chen Wang was just unlucky; throughout the long history of the NBA, there have been far too many similar cases.

Therefore, no fans felt guilty. They interpreted Chen Wang's return today as a forced performance, and some extreme fans even prepared mocking signs to bring to the stadium.

With a few minutes to go before the match, both starting lineups have arrived at the stadium.

Clippers: Lou Williams, Jrue Holiday, Dillon, Richarlison, Jaren Jackson Jr.

This lineup was the same starting lineup for the first three games. However, Williams' perimeter defense dropped a level, so Zubac had to be replaced. Jaren, who is more mobile, played center, and Richon, who has better rim protection and mobility, played power forward.

With Lou Williams' scoring ability, this is the best five players the Clippers could use to keep up with the Warriors, even with Chen and Wang out.

Chen Wang was sitting on the bench, which was his role as a substitute today, much to the relief of many Warriors fans.

Before the game, Durant went to the Clippers' bench and hugged Chen Fang.

As for what they said, only the two of them know.

Today, Oracle Arena is a sea of ​​yellow, undulating like waves.

The shouts reached their peak the moment the referee kicked off.

The Warriors also made adjustments to their starting lineup, and without Chen Wang, the Warriors were more balanced.

Rooney, Green, Durant, Klay, Curry.

Returning to the most stable and flawless starting five, Kerr hopes to increase the point difference by a few points each quarter, accumulating to create an insurmountable gap by the fourth quarter.

Rooney won the ball, Curry controlled it, and after crossing half-court, Klay and Green set a screen for him at the high post, Durant drew the defense on the wing, and Rooney came to the short corner to open up the paint.

This is also the Warriors' starting position for offense, which the Clippers are already familiar with.

Dillon closely guarded Durant, Lou Williams guarded Curry, Jrue Holiday was ready to switch at any time, Richaun provided help defense at the free throw line, and Jaren ignored Looney and moved up to the perimeter as the third line of defense.

The Warriors also had a countermeasure: after a screen, Klay got the ball and created a mismatch against Lou Williams.

He squeezed to the free-throw line and passed the ball back to Green.

Green used his body to cut into the paint, drawing Richon and Jaren to help defend before passing to Durant on the wing.

Durant had already set an off-ball screen for Klay, shaking off Dillon's close defense, and then got up to receive the ball.

With a swift stroke, he scored the Warriors' first point.

The tactical coordination is fluid and seamless, taking into account variations such as pick-and-roll.

Moreover, both Klay Thompson and Curry, who make off-ball runs, have a chance.

That's what makes the Warriors' outside shooting so terrifying.

In the past, the Clippers didn't defend well when Chen was on the court, but the problem was that they could make up for the points they conceded by scoring.

The Clippers' most reliable player is Chen Wang.

This is why they lost three games in a row; the root cause is insufficient offensive efficiency.

Now let's see how things unfold in Game 6.

Lou Williams crossed half-court and faced Curry. Objectively speaking, Curry's defense was somewhere between the second and third All-Defensive Team levels in the league.

There's a logic to this: a strong offensive player, as long as they have the right attitude, will also have a good defense.

Curry is excellent in terms of physical attributes, footwork, and help defense awareness. In the Warriors' defensive system, Curry is never a weakness; on the contrary, he is the first to initiate the defense.

Lou Williams' physical limitations prevent him from engaging in physical confrontations like Curry, but this also gives him a faster speed to break through defenses.

After a crossover dribble and a subsequent change of direction, followed by another crossover dribble in front of his body, this combo completely bypassed Curry.

He thrusts forward, and Curry is chasing him.

In the Warriors' defensive strategy, except when facing Chen Wang, everyone should avoid excessive help defense, and instead use chasing defense to shoo away the opponent and use interior defense to surround them.

Mazura had already warned him, and Lou Williams didn't go inside; instead, he moved laterally to the wing.

Dillon covered for him, then suddenly turned and slid down, with Lou Williams passing ahead of him.

Dillon received the ball, jumped, and attacked the basket directly.

Neither Rooney nor Green reacted immediately, and they watched helplessly as Dillon scored the layup.

That's the role of Dillon.

He's a jack-of-all-trades, and his incredible audacity makes him a sharp offensive player.

The Warriors and Clippers continued their offensive and defensive battles, but the Warriors ultimately proved to be stronger. After five minutes, the Clippers trailed by six points, 11-17.

Chen Fang slapped his thigh and slowly stood up.

As he stood up, the noise in Oracle Arena suddenly decreased, and two seconds later, it even dropped to a very quiet decibel level.

Even the players who were giving their all on the field turned their heads to look.

Chen Fang slowly walked towards the technical table, then leaned against it, his hands resting on the edge of the table.

"King Chen rises, ready to enter the arena!" the commentator exclaimed. Although everyone was mentally prepared, they still couldn't help but marvel at this moment.

"Twelve days later, Chen Wang, who was injured in the second match, has returned to the field," Duan Ran said in a deep voice.

"This is a crucial battle where losing means elimination, and King Chen's comeback is of great significance."

"The Clippers are now down by 6 points, and it's a dangerous moment."

Duan Ran wouldn't say anything else; he only had worries and didn't want any more accidents to happen.

Deep down, there's a contradiction, and every Chen Wang fan feels the same way.

Chen Fang replaced Lu Wei and gave a signal to his other teammates.

In the Clippers' tactics, this fist gesture signifies positional warfare.

Before the match, when Mazura was giving tactical instructions, the whole team repeatedly reminded him of these points.

Inside players should rush for rebounds, and outside players should delay the game to prevent the Warriors from launching fast breaks. Slow down the pace and stick to half-court offense.

As soon as he came on the court, Clay came over.

This also indicates Cole's attitude, and we can tentatively conclude that Clay is capable of controlling the injured Chen Wang.

Chen Fang didn't choose to engage in physical combat with Clay; he simply stood down wherever he felt like.

Jrue Holiday dribbled the ball past half-court, Dillon set a screen for him, and then ran towards Chen Fang. Klay Thompson cleverly tried to get in front of him, but unexpectedly, Chen Fang did not choose to move and remained standing there.

Dillon ran past Chen Fang, but Chen Fang set an off-ball screen for him, blocking Durant.

Klay switched onto Dillon's defense and went after him.

"Are you really that good?" Durant asked when he had a spare moment.

"Hmm." Chen Fang replied briefly, then instead of moving inward, he took a step outward.

This kind of behavior had never happened before. Durant glanced at Chen Fang's unusually thick left ankle but didn't say anything.

But a few seconds later, Durant cursed himself for being tricked.

Chen Fang's move to the outside gave Zhu Holler a good space to hold the ball and set a screen.

The two played a back-and-forth pass, with Holiday subtly bouncing the ball back to Chen Fang.

His accelerated forward movement confused the Warriors' defensive switch, preventing them from immediately realizing that he had already passed the ball.

Chen Fang received the ball and shot without even thinking.

Durant didn't realize Chen Fang had shot until Chen Fang had lowered his shooting hand.

"Oh!"

A gasp of surprise erupted at Oracle Arena.

"Beautiful! Chen Wang's first shot went in."

"Three points!"

Cole was furious, waving his arms on the sidelines. He couldn't accept that Chen Wang scored so easily.

In the next two possessions, Klay treated Chen Wang as if he were in his prime, guarding him sideways, raising his arm, and squeezing his position, just to prevent Chen Wang from getting the ball easily.

Chen Fang wasn't in a hurry. He deliberately moved two meters away from the wing, and Klay's close marking created a gap in the Warriors' defensive lineup.

Dillon and Juholer were both actively running tactics around this gap.

The third time, Clay couldn't hold back any longer and suddenly abandoned Chen Fang to help defend.

But then Dillon, who had the ball, passed it back to Chen Fang.

Clay was terrified and immediately turned around to find a defensive position, only to see Chen Fang pass the ball back to Jaren, who had pulled out to the top of the arc.

Before they could even catch their breath, they saw Chen Fang hop and skip to the top of the arc and hand over his hand to Xiao Jialun.

Facing Rooney, Chen Fang made a sideways movement, creating space for himself.

He feigned a pass, and Rooney was immediately tipped up, but Chen Fang released the ball and broke in at an extremely slow pace.

He took a step to gather the ball, then stood up and shot.

"Three points!"

"Goal!" Duan Ran stood up abruptly and roared, "What do you mean by superstar? He can score with one foot!"

"Green, did you see that? Did you see that?"

The two consecutive three-pointers shocked not only the 19,800 Chase fans, but also the Clippers players.

On the bench, Beverley dramatically leaned back and fell down, then, with the help of his teammates, made a face as if he were fainting and foaming at the mouth.

Cole stood with his hands on his hips, looking extremely displeased.

On the court, the Warriors players were visibly surprised.

Limping backward, Chen Fang returned directly to the inside, where he could avoid being attacked by the Warriors.

Little Jalun was right beside him, ready to fix anything he missed.

The score was tied, which shocked all the fans in the stadium.

On the CCTV commentary booth, Yu Jia kept shaking his head and exclaiming in amazement: "How amazing must one be to do that? It's unimaginable. Look at Chen Wang on camera, he doesn't even care. This is his usual practice."

"That's the value of Chen Wang. Even if he can't participate in defense, as long as he's on the court, the Clippers' motivation is limitless."

Seeing the Clippers compensate with an infinite switching defense and successfully defend against it, Yu Jia praised them again.

Chen Fang continued forward without the ball, stopping near the center line, which made Klay uncomfortable. When he moved forward, a large gap appeared in the defense.

He hesitated to go forward, his inner fear making him uneasy.

Just as he hesitated, Dillon passed the ball back to Chen Fang.

Standing in the logo area, Chen Fang seemed to have no idea what to do and immediately launched a volley.

He turned and jumped back as soon as he made the shot. The moment he jumped across the center line with his right leg and into the center circle, the whole stadium erupted in gasps.

Duan Ran, Yu Jia, and no other commentator could control themselves. The cameramen and media reporters on the sidelines were all gaping, not to mention the Warriors fans in the stadium.

Chen Fang spread his hands, facing the Warriors' bench, and made an indifferent shrug.

"The logo three-pointer, Chen Wang used Curry's signature move to turn the score around."

"This is the first time the Clippers have taken the lead in the last four playoff games!"

"After the Clippers won the first two games, 12 days later, when Game 6 began, Chen Wang stepped back onto the court, and the whole world changed!"

"Please ignore Chen Wang's injury. Although he has to hop on one foot to reduce the impact on his left foot, and although he is playing on only one foot, the Clippers are currently in the lead!"

“Competitive games need heroes and strong individuals, and King Chen has given us the perfect space for imagination.”

"Three shots, three three-pointers, from trailing by six points to leading by three points, this world has been changed because of Chen Wang!"

"How can I prevent this? I'd like to know how to prevent this?"

"What a gift, Shit! Even now, I still can't believe what's happened in just a few minutes."

Every commentator racked their brains to praise King Chen, and at that moment, their heartfelt respect was evident in their words.

If before the game, every Clippers player still clung to Chen Wang's unwavering trust, now they are blindly blind to the extreme.

There's no other reason than that King Chen is invincible!
When King Chen displayed his majesty, the warriors' defense was once again forced to change shape.

As a last resort, Iguodala returned to the field, Rooney was substituted, and Green moved to the number 5 position.

The Warriors adopted a one-on-four defensive strategy, which resulted in the Clippers' four players attacking the Warriors' four players.

As the space expands, the score begins to rise.

Dillon, Jrue Holiday, Jaren, and Richaun all possess some ball-handling and scoring ability, though not enough. However, with Chen Wang's contribution, the score never fell behind again.

At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led 33-31, entering the second quarter with a two-point advantage.

During the brief moment, the commentator continued to praise the role played by King Chen.

"He is like a mountain; even if he doesn't move, no one can avoid him."

"Chen Wang doesn't have to do anything to get the Warriors to willingly give up one player and play a 4v4 game with the Clippers."

But the commentators knew very well that the Warriors had many ways to contain Chen Wang, given his performance in the first quarter.

The second quarter arrived quickly, and Kerr was inexplicably disappointed to see that Chen Wang was not on the court.

He devised a strategy to increase the pace of attack and defense, specifically targeting Chen Wang's weakness of being unable to move easily.

Rivers brought in three outside players: Beverley, Lou Williams, and Bridges. This level of intensity should be enough to hold the line for a while.

The pace quickened for both sides, with Curry consistently scoring, but Lou Williams was also on fire, resulting in a back-and-forth battle where the score remained close.

Seeing this made Cole restless. He immediately realized that he was still being influenced by King Chen. He was thinking that the threat from King Chen would become more and more terrifying and deadly as the story progressed.

But today's Clippers were completely different. Their defensive intensity, switching speed, decisive shooting, and aggressive play kept the score from being overtaken and even extended it.

It wasn't until the seventh minute that Durant managed to close the gap to two points with two consecutive isolation plays.

56:54.

Just as Warriors fans were expecting the next possession to tie or even take the lead, Chen Fang stood up again.

As if under a spell, the entire arena immediately fell silent, and complex gazes focused on number 21 as he slowly approached the technical table.

The Clippers' blue and white striped away jersey, worn by Chen Fang, looked incredibly striking and exuded an aura of dominance.

"He's here!" the Warriors' commentator said in a low voice.

Upon returning to the field, Chen Fang used off-the-ball screens to reach the left short corner.

Before the Warriors could react, the ball was quickly passed to the wing and then lobbed into the paint, ending up in Chen Fang's hands.

Green was actually somewhat afraid, but at this moment, he was the only one closest to him.

He was close to her, and just as he exerted force, his hand slipped.

Chen Fang used the incoming force to deflect it with a sidestep, then spread his right leg outwards, perfectly executing a one-legged stance to lift the basketball.

Judging from the distance between the two players, Green immediately knew it would be difficult to interfere, so he turned around and extended his arms to protect the rebound.

The ball's arc is very high because Chen Fang cannot get more power from his feet; he needs to use his arms and wrists, which makes the ball's arc more curved.

The ball went over the backboard, plummeted straight down, hit the inside of the rim, bounced off the other side, wobbled, and then fell to the ground.

"Backing down Green!"

"This is the first time Chen Wang has faced off directly against Green!"

"Standing on one leg, well, this is the first time I've seen King Chen use this move. I can only say, it's not bad."

Seeing the ball go in, Chen Fang skipped forward, leaving only the back of Green's head in sight.

"The point difference is back to 4 points, which is great news."

The Clippers began to slow down, and in order to delay their offense and defense, they committed more fouls.

With players rotating like a revolving door, Chen Fang, aside from this post-up play, mainly played a role in passing and facilitating.

Sometimes, he even has difficulty catching the ball; his slow movement is a weakness that the Warriors have exploited.

His current stats of 11 points and 2 assists seem thin, but in fact, the Clippers are in control.

"The role of a leader is invisible. The Clippers played very well on both ends of the court today. It was their best performance in the last four games."

"Whether it was Dillon's breakthrough, Holiday's three-pointer, 3J's strong attack under the basket, or Richon's tough scoring, they all kept the Warriors close in on their comeback."

"Chen Wang's role is to draw the Warriors into a four-man defense, giving the Clippers more opportunities to attack the basket and effectively neutralizing the offensive talent of both teams." "On defense, Chen Wang stays inside, while the Clippers have three outside shooters: Dillon, Jrue Holiday, and Beverley. It's difficult for the Warriors to penetrate, forcing them to take shots from the perimeter."

"It has to be said that the Clippers' strategy today took good care of Chen Wang's current weaknesses. Like a hedgehog, it made it difficult for the Warriors to launch a smooth offensive run."

67: 64.

At halftime, during the break, the commentators began their analysis.

The Chinese side, in particular, was all smiles.

My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease. It seemed that Prince Chen hadn't forced his way in and hadn't used any painkillers.

Winning or losing wasn't my primary concern; my main worry was that Chen Wang's injuries would worsen.

In the Clippers' locker room, with the help of the team doctor, Chen removed the brace from his left ankle, first sprayed it with cold mist, and then applied an ice pack.

Rivers came over to ask, and Chen Fang replied, "Everything is normal. I'll see them off in the fourth quarter."

Rivers couldn't help but believe that it wasn't just him, but others as well.

"As long as we keep the score close, that's the day the Warriors are doomed!" Chen Fang's voice wasn't loud, but it ignited the fighting spirit of every Clippers player.

Throughout the entire third quarter, the Clippers relentlessly increased their offensive and defensive pace, employing high-intensity offense and defense, high shot attempts, and high fouls.

Throughout the game, Chen Fang watched from the bench with his feet covered in ice. Sometimes, when he saw a brilliant score, he would stand up and wave a towel.

The Warriors were quite unaccustomed to it, but it suited their tastes, and they deployed their troops to engage in a run-and-gun offense with the Clippers.

The two teams combined for 24 free throws in this quarter, setting a playoff record of 42-41 points in a single quarter.

109: 105.

Even the Warriors' commentators exclaimed that it was impossible; the Clippers, playing away, were still in the lead.

"Chen and Wang didn't play at all in the fourth quarter. Is this to conserve energy for the fourth quarter?" Reporters speculated.

But as the fourth quarter began, the two sides became deadlocked again, with the Clippers slowing down and starting to play a positional game.

Zubac dominated Rooney, venting his frustration from being unable to play in recent matches, and his appearance also served as a warm-up for Chen Fang.

The Warriors also started making changes, giving more interior players playing time to balance the pace.

Six minutes before the end of the game, Chen Fang stood up again. This was his third appearance. There's a saying that things don't happen more than three times. I wonder if the Americans know this proverb.

This time, unlike Warriors fans who were somewhat prepared, the decibel level didn't drop; instead, a chorus of boos erupted.

Chen Fang casually high-fived Joe, signaling his turn to leave the stage.

The Clippers did not stick to their 14-man rotation in this game, but instead used 9 players.

Brunson played only 6 minutes in the third quarter, as did DiVincenzo.

In this game, Rivers placed more faith in the veteran players.

Lou Williams, Richaun, Harrell, and Rose all received more playing time, but the starting lineup remained on the court more often.

All of this was to create an opportunity for King Chen to deliver a fatal blow.

The score is now 114:110.

The gap remains at 4 points.

Chen Fang made a very subtle move before going on stage, which was only observed by a few reporters.

That is, he removed the brace from his left ankle and changed back into normal shoes.

Because the sneakers all had the same style and color, almost no one noticed the change.

Chen Fang stood on the flank, still three meters away from the three-point line.

Clay remained vigilant and immediately engaged in close defense.

But this time, Chen Fang is not so simple.

He quietly took a step back, then moved laterally. Just as Clay caught a glimpse of him and was about to step forward, Chen Fang suddenly started running.

Clay was immediately alarmed by this run and gave chase, but was blocked by Zubac, who was retreating to the outside.

The Clippers' trio, who were already making consecutive passes on the strong side to attempt an attack, suddenly passed the ball high up.

Curry instinctively tried to cut, but couldn't reach it. He turned his head to look and was surprised to see King Chen.

He caught the ball, raised it, and simultaneously jumped and released the ball. Chen Fang was right in front of Curry, completing a perfectly open three-pointer.

This time the ball was fast, hurtling towards the basket and swishing through the net.

Upon seeing this result, Curry shrugged at Klay, who had just finished making up for it, his eyes full of questions.

Clay looked confused, so he waved his hand to indicate that it was his problem.

When it was the Warriors' turn to attack, Durant drove in from the wing. As he approached the paint, he took a step and was about to shoot when he felt his raised hands being slapped hard.

The ball was out of control in an instant, and Durant yelled in the air, but the baseline referee saw it very carefully.

Chen Wang's cut is very clean; he doesn't cut from top to bottom, but rather uses a bottom-up scooping technique.

The ball was still rising when Chen Fang caught it. He had already seen Dillon making a fast run down the court and threw out a long pass with one arm.

The ball was guided precisely so that Dillon could catch it, take three steps, and complete a two-handed dunk.

"Where did Prince Chen come from?"

"On the defensive end, Chen Wang, who had disappeared for almost four quarters, suddenly reappeared and stole the ball from Durant."

"What an accurate long pass! Prince Chen found Di Long immediately."

"Chen Wang's appearance on the court had an immediate effect, turning a 4-point gap into a 9-point gap in an instant."

"This is the Chen-Wang effect; his existence is a score-boosting machine."

Cole immediately substituted Rooney with Iguodala, while grabbing Iguodala's arm and saying, "Just treat him like the old Chen Wang (a famous Chinese comedian)."

“I know!” Iguodala nodded solemnly assuring her.

Turning his head, Kerr saw that Chen Fang hadn't moved for the previous fifteen seconds. Then people came and went, and Iguodala, who had been focused, was distracted and made a move to interfere with a passing Clippers player. Turning his head, Chen Fang was gone.

Yes, King Chen and Dillon, who happened to be passing by, ran away together; they were in sync.

Dillon was a step ahead, setting a screen for Jrue Holiday, who had the ball at the top of the key. Holiday dribbled in, but only took one step before passing to Chen Wang, who was open.

Still a fixed spot, still a catch-and-shoot.

"His shots never miss! Chen Wang's fifth three-pointer, five out of five, an terrifying shooting percentage. Does he need to warm up? No, the ball comes, the pass comes, wow, amazing!"

Duan Ran witnessed Chen Fang's shot and jumped up from her chair, shouting loudly.

The Warriors were completely bewildered. Why was Chen Fang here? Where was Iguodala?

When Cole saw the scoreboard, his eyelids and the corners of his mouth twitched.

With a 12-point deficit and only 4 minutes left, this is on the verge of collapse.

The terrifying memories have returned.

Immediately call a pause and focus on making arrangements.

"Two-person team?" assistant coach Robbie asked.

After a moment's hesitation, Cole decided to trust science.

“It’s all occasional, no need for that. Andrei, you must keep Chen Wang under control and never let your guard down.”

Iguodala was annoyed by his momentary lapse in attention and vowed again, "I won't lose sight of him."

Yes, even now, the Warriors still believe that as long as they don't lose sight of Chen Fang, he is completely non-aggressive given his mobility.

The match restarted, and Chen Fang remained motionless. He was using this to his advantage to defeat his opponent, and he didn't care what his opponent would say after the match.

Iguodala marked him closely, but Chen Fang wasn't in a hurry.

In this possession, Zubac had possession, but his hook shot missed.

The Clippers retreated in a wave of defense, and Chen Fang ended up at the forefront. Iguodala saw an opportunity and reached out for the ball.

He dribbled the ball as soon as he caught it, clearly intending to bully Chen Wang.

As Chen Fang retreated, Iguodala pushed the ball in a different direction and used his shoulder to lean against Chen Fang.

But the next second, a feeling of weightlessness came over them.

Chen Fang shifted his feet and dodged it.

Staggering Iguodala tried to control the ball, but Chen Fang made a steal from him from behind.

Taking a step forward and gaining control of the ball, Chen Fang began to push forward. He didn't hold the ball, but simply pushed it further forward with force. Then, using his right foot to step forward and his left foot to touch the ground for assistance, he surprisingly crossed the center line at a considerable speed and headed straight for the Warriors' basket.

But after running only two steps, Chen Fang felt pain in his left foot. The pain made him stagger and almost lose his balance, but his strong willpower allowed him to control himself and hop to catch up.

Durant was running frantically, but when he saw Chen Fang's strange appearance, he slowed down for some reason.

Chen Fang caught the ball with one hand and scored two points on the fast break with a very awkward layup.

Chen Fang stood under the basket, panting as he leaned on the rim. He shook his head, as if lamenting the changes of time.

I don't know who started clapping, but then the whole Oracle Arena started clapping.

This is rare; even the most demanding Warriors fans were impressed by Chen Wang's tenacity.

Duan Ran choked up a little: "I didn't cry at first, I just cheered for Chen Wang's tenacity, but when I heard the applause, my nose really started to sting."

"He's a real man! Chen Wangzhen has brought honor to us Chinese people! A true man!"

This fast break also made Chen Fang realize that he couldn't exert his full strength, as his ankle wasn't fully healed.

Both the articular cartilage and tendons are injured.

The 14-point gap ignited the Warriors' frenzy.

Curry hit a three-pointer first, and then on the next possession, Green blocked Dillon's shot. In transition, Durant hit a three-pointer with his signature transition offense, giving the Warriors a glimmer of hope again.

Those 6 points were life-saving, reviving the atmosphere at Oracle Arena.

Both of these goals were somewhat related to Chen Wang, and his defense is now a major problem.

But who dares to say it? Nobody dares!
The best option is to substitute Chen Fang and focus on defense to preserve those 14 points.

But nobody on the Clippers had that idea; everyone chose to believe that it would be better for Chen to be on the court.

With only two minutes left, Iguodala relentlessly pursued Chen Fang, who didn't make any significant moves. He only had one chance to break free, so he had to be patient.

Zubac pulled out again, but Green cleverly stepped in front of him, disrupting the pick-and-roll.

Chen Fang didn't get a chance to break free and watched helplessly as Di Long threw the ball, which missed.

"The Warriors have a chance!" the commentators exclaimed as the Warriors gained possession of the ball.

Curry dribbled the ball across half-court and passed it to Green. Green pretended to run and then suddenly ran back to receive the ball again. Before Holiday could interfere, Green launched a sudden shot.

Rivers' heart sank, and he only breathed a sigh of relief after the ball hit the rim.

Chen Fang was in the same boat; if Curry had hit that shot again, the difference would have been 5 points.

In the final two minutes, no one was confident of victory.

Rivers looked at Chen Fang, and the two exchanged a glance. Rivers then resisted the urge to call a timeout.

Chen Fang shouted to Dillon, who was serving the ball from the baseline, and then ran towards the frontcourt.

Upon reaching the mid-court line, Iguodala, who was closely marking him, remained vigilant. Holiday dribbled over, and Dillon pretended to set a screen, then suddenly ran towards Chen Fang.

Chen Fang suddenly started moving laterally, and before Iguodala could even lift his foot, Dillon stopped him.

Holiday passed the ball to Chen Fang, who caught it.

He didn't dribble; instead, he stood there waiting.

Waiting for time, waiting for the person to arrive, waiting for any possible unexpected events.

He was confident that this shot would completely extinguish the Warriors' confidence in winning.

Iguodala approached, taking small steps closer, and finally stood to Chen Fang's side, directly in front of him.

This is the most seasoned defensive experience: you are allowed to break through, but I can follow and interfere.

Chen Fang waved for everyone to move aside and take their places.

As a result, in the Warriors' half, only Iguodala and Chen Fang remained in the middle.

“Hey, Andrei, I’m inviting you…!” Chen Fang suddenly spoke up.

Before Iguodala could even process what was happening, Chen Fang started dribbling.

He first did a crossover, then took a step back, changing their stance to face each other directly.

Then, he continued with crossovers, each dribble accompanied by a sway of his shoulders, a rise and fall of his hips, and a sliding step.

Despite the pain in his left ankle, Chen Fang's movements became faster and faster, while Iguodala, under his guidance, constantly reset his footwork and switched forms.

Chen Fang pulled back and changed direction in front of his body, then pulled back again, closing in at the same time, and suddenly cut inside to the right, making a strong breakthrough to the right side.

Iguodala immediately switched to a sliding step, turning sideways and retreating.

Chen Fang, however, pulled the ball back and shifted his weight, changing direction again, this time to the left.

Iguodala lowered his center of gravity, twisted his hips, and slid to the right. He forced a sideways retreat into an opening and closing step to reset, and then twisted his hips to slide to the right.

But he only managed one step before Chen Fang's inward step turned into a scissor step, pulling back half a step. He then pulled back again and followed up with a step back to catch the ball.

He instinctively lunged forward, forgetting that his center of gravity couldn't support him, and the resulting interaction forces caused him to lose his balance.

The immense inertia caused Iguodala to fall backward uncontrollably, landing hard on his backside.

At the moment of impact, he heard Chen Fang say the second half of his sentence.

"Let's dance!"

That's seriously awesome!

To describe a one-on-one fight in such an artistic way!
The first thought that flashed through Iguodala's mind was actually this sentence.

Looking down to check if his foot was on the line, and ignoring Green rushing towards him, Chen Fang let out a light breath, extended his long arm and shoulder, flicked his wrist and pressed his fingers, and threw the ball.

Maintaining his shooting posture, Chen Fang remained motionless until he saw the ball fall into the basket. Then, he slowly retracted his shooting hand, held it upright like a pistol, and gently blew on it.

"The Warriors are finished!"

"With 1 minute and 24 seconds left, an 11-point deficit is enough to drive anyone to despair!"

"King Chen, the invincible King Chen, he used 6 three-pointers to push the Warriors into the abyss of defeat time and time again."

"He made all six of his three-point attempts today, plus a post-up jumper, for 20 points. Those 20 points are enough to send the Clippers back to Los Angeles and have a Game 7 against the Warriors at home!"

"The Western Conference Finals Game 7 is coming!"

No matter how crazy the commentators were, Chen Fang put away his gun and made a substitution gesture.

His mission was accomplished; he fulfilled his promise.

"The moment he faked out Iguodala will become a classic moment in the NBA playoffs."

"This isn't a near-game-winning shot, but it's even better than a game-winning shot."

"It killed the Warriors' desire to win. Look at Curry, look at Klay, look at Green, look at KD, everyone's eyes are blank."

Chen Fang limped to the bench, where he was greeted by the entire team in a welcoming line.

"Are you alright?" Rivers asked, his voice tight.

"No, but he needs treatment." Chen Fang smiled.

The Warriors called a timeout, but the fans in the arena had already given up hope.

Rivers then finalized the starting lineup.

Julius Erving, Dillon, Bridges, Richon, Jaren Jr.

The intention behind this purely defensive lineup is very clear.

Chen Fang, under the care of the team doctor, watched the last minute and a half from the bench.

When the final buzzer sounded, Chen Fang smiled.

"Guys, let's go home!"

"Get ready for Game 7!"

(End of this chapter)