Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 359 Stepping into the Peak
In June, Toronto still experiences significant temperature variations, with a 10°C difference between day and night.

Wearing a T-shirt during the day feels a bit chilly at night, and the wind is quite strong. This is a great place to escape the summer heat, with the average temperature from June to August only around 30°C.

For the entire Los Angeles Clippers team, the mood was even colder.

On June 12, the entire Clippers team landed in Toronto, awaiting Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

The entire team booked an entire floor of the hotel, strictly prohibiting anyone from entering. The team had also issued a gag order, refusing to accept any media interviews.

Trailing 0-2 at home, this was an outcome that even the most demanding media outlets couldn't have predicted.

The first game ended 121-108, a loss of 13 points.

In the second game, they lost 128-104, a loss of 25 points.

After watching both games, Clippers fans and supporting media are completely disheartened.

They were suppressed throughout the game, especially Chen Wang.

Leonard did it. He did what other teams in the league have always wanted to do. He will be turning 28 soon, and his birthday is on the 29th of this month.

At this moment, Leonard is in his prime, both physically and technically at his peak.

His steely physique and willpower, demonstrated in these two games, completely won over the entire league.

As the saying goes, comparison is essential for a sense of reality.

The once-dominant and arrogant King Chen was suppressed by Leonard in two games, scoring less than 20 points each, which truly shocked many people.

18 points in the first game, 19 points in the second game.

With no other options, King Chen could only shrug helplessly as Leonard defended him.

Although there are doubts about the standards of the judgment, it should not have been so terrible. Those who previously raved about the invincible King Chen have all fallen silent.

The long-suppressed anti-Chen fans in China are stirring up trouble, leaving comments with all sorts of sarcastic remarks that are infuriating yet frustrating.

In the meeting room, whether Chen Wangxian participated or not, after some discussion, Rivers asked, "How are you feeling?"

I asked Ilya, not Mazura.

“He locked himself in his room and played highlights of his matchups against Leonard this season over and over again,” Ilya replied.

Rivers could only sigh in response.

There was no solution. Chen Wang, who was regarded as the team's spiritual pillar, was incompetent, which directly caused the whole team to fall behind. As a coach, the team was also at its wit's end.

After losing two home games in a row, the bookmakers immediately adjusted the odds for the Clippers to win the championship. Now, 99% of people around the world believe that the Clippers are going to lose the series.

Tomorrow is the third game; if we lose again, all hope will be lost.

The coaching staff seemed powerless to do anything, watching helplessly as the team slid into the abyss.

The highly anticipated grand trial technique has proven to be effective in practice, but the problem lies in the fact that the engine malfunctioned, making it impossible for this grand drama to continue.

Leonard led the defense in the first half, with Siakam providing help defense throughout. Chen Wang couldn't penetrate, couldn't shoot, couldn't post up, and his passing and playmaking were also ineffective due to the Raptors' switch-everything defense.

After two games, everyone saw the Clippers' weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

The Raptors are a natural counter to the Clippers!

The ambitious Ballmer was truly silenced, and it is said that he expressed his dejected sentiments, saying he didn't want to watch the game.

"Go and rest. We have to get up early tomorrow," Rivers said calmly, slapping the table.

Mazura was probably the most distraught member of the coaching staff.

His two months of hard work seemed like a joke; after this week, he was undoubtedly the one who suffered the most.

But no one can help you. The path of a coach has always been like this: cruel and bleak. Only when you win the championship will the dawn give you the highest glory.

Rivers knew very well that the pressure he was under was unparalleled, but he could handle it.

"Everything requires personal experience," Rivers thought to himself as he got up and left.

The scene shifts back to Chen Fang, who adjusts the video to 0.75X and breaks down each slow-motion sequence in his mind.

No one knew that he, who should have been at the center of the storm, was calmer than anyone else at this moment.

“I have to do it this way, no, this action is unnecessary.”

"Wait, I think I'm wrong. This is how you can start."

"No, I'm not sure about any of these things. Sigh, I sense it, but I just can't figure it out."

If someone were to notice Chen Fang pacing around the room, they would think that Chen Wang had gone mad from being cooped up.

But Chen Fang himself knew that he was just a hair's breadth away from the final goal.

Facing Leonard, Chen Fang's previous scoring style was completely negated, and he began to reflect. For the past week, he has been thinking about how to break through Leonard's impenetrable defense.

In the past, he would seek help and look for answers.

But this time, Chen Wang was very stubborn. He felt that he had to walk his own path and break the deadlock himself in order to be considered correct.

These days, he's almost gotten the hang of that feeling.

After thinking about it for a long time, Chen Fang's head started to ache, so he lay back down on the bed and stared at the ceiling.

How do you play against a versatile player like Leonard?
Where exactly is his weakness?
In terms of strength, experience, and physical fitness, I am inferior.

They are more agile, but the Raptors' help defense weakens this ability.

Pull-up jumpers are always hampered by those damn long arms, making it impossible to guarantee accuracy.

Damn!

Chen Fang angrily slammed his fist on the bed. In North America, the more erotic the taste, the more expensive it is, especially for a contract room like this that costs thousands of dollars a night.

The punch sent a jolt through my back, and I was almost bounced up.

and many more!

Chen Fang suddenly realized something, and he slammed his fist down with both hands at the same time. The bed immediately responded and bounced his body up.

"I see!"

Chen Fang sat up abruptly.

I misunderstood. When playing against Leonard, you can't pursue brute force or absolute speed. Against a player like him who is almost flawless with his six-sided skills, it's difficult to achieve the best results with any technique.

No matter what moves I make, I'll be suppressed by Leonard unless my body reaches Leonard's level.

Therefore, all previous strategies have failed.

But why should I fight like this?

Beating Leonard is actually quite simple.

The best strategy is to have no moves; the best strategy is to have no form.

Water is fine.

If you make a move, and your opponent makes a move, simply adapt your strategy accordingly. The more you overthink, the faster you'll lose.

Chen Fang returned to the television. This time, watching the highlights of their past matches, Chen Fang had new experiences and insights.

"That's it!"

Chen felt much relieved, finally feeling confident.

Now we just need to see how to verify it!
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Scotiabank Stadium.

Amidst the bustling crowd, Duan Ran and Yu Jia were conducting their routine pre-match live interview.

Both of them looked worried. Even when they were facing the camera and managed to force a smile, the gloom and anxiety in their eyes could not be hidden.

"I didn't expect the match point to come so quickly!" Duan Ran said bitterly as the two were still sitting there after the interview.

"Yes, who would have thought that Leonard would be a natural opponent for someone like Chen Wang?"

"Leonard is a hexagon, balancing strength and speed, while Chen Wang can only be considered a pentagon, lacking in physical strength."

"So you were suppressed throughout the game, you couldn't run, and even if you did, you were blocked by Siakam, that spider monster."

The two of them were singing and responding in unison, which looked like a comedy routine, but it was a helpless act.

The current situation is something no one expected. Chen Wang has pulled a huge tantrum this time, and the Raptors have no chance to fight back.

"I'm afraid I'll have to shave..." Yu Jia couldn't continue.

Duan Ran could only shake his head with a wry smile and sigh to the heavens.

Beauty is beauty, but too much beauty is a dream, and dreams must end.

Besides, as the old saying goes, good dreams are easy to end.

"Come on, it's almost time, we need to get into the stadium." Yu Jia tugged at Duan Ran, and the two people, both in a bad mood, dragged their heavy steps toward the stadium.

Other domestic colleagues and Los Angeles media shared similar sentiments.

Even though the Clippers have been crowned the Kings of North America by the league and have become key to America's struggle for glory, Chen Wang is not an American after all.

The final match between China and Canada did not have high viewership ratings.

If the two players were to switch teams, it might cause some stir.

Declining viewership is always the league's biggest headache.

For most league officials, the Lakers-Celtics Finals would have been the perfect ending, but unfortunately, such good things rarely happen.

But for Toronto fans, today is a joyous day, as they support their team's incredible performance, utterly crushing the supposedly invincible Clippers.

Nothing could be more inspiring, so today at Scotiabank Arena, the Raptors' home color was ablaze with red.

As the game was about to begin, the DJ's chants continuously heightened the atmosphere in the arena. Amidst the cheers and jubilation, the Clippers appeared extremely dejected.

Chen Fang had his left foot bandaged, indicating that his injury had almost healed. The media had attributed Chen and Wang's poor performance in the first two games to his foot injury.

The camera focused on him, and David remained confident in Chen Wang: "It's been 20 days, and Chen Wang is back in top form. I have a feeling he will make a triumphant return."

"Even Leonard, the league's best one-on-one defender, couldn't stop him."

David continued rambling on, while the other commentators appeared more cautious.

"This is the Raptors' home court, so the Clippers need to establish an advantage as early as possible, otherwise the Raptors' advantage will only grow stronger as the game progresses." This was Yu Jia's opinion.

"The Clippers should develop more strategies to free up Chen Wang, instead of trying to let Chen Wang face Leonard one-on-one, which will drag the game into the Raptors' rhythm." Duan Ran's words show that he has a certain level of tactical awareness.

The Clippers coaching staff isn't stupid. If media reporters and experts can figure it out, why wouldn't they?

Ultimately, this is actually the simplest way to defeat the Raptors. If you focus on using a lot of tactics and constantly try to free up Chen Wang in rounds, you will get caught up in the Raptors' endless switching defense.

With insufficient bench depth, the Raptors will use their superior offensive efficiency to achieve a desperate offensive-defensive ratio.

In the second game, Rivers tried again, but ended up losing even more points.

The management has begun in-depth discussions with the coaching staff regarding strengthening the team during the offseason.

A strong wing scorer, an excellent stretch four, a versatile point guard rotation player, and a reliable rotation center protecting the rim.

These suggestions are precisely the problems the Clippers are currently facing.

But it's no use in dealing with the current situation; everything has to go back to square one.

Can Chen Wang perform exceptionally well?

The referee brings the ball onto the field, and both sides take their positions.

The Clippers' starting lineup remains unchanged.

Chen Fang, Holliday, Dillon, Jaren Jr., Zubac.

The Raptors continued with the same starting lineup as the previous two games.

Lowry, Danny Green, Leonard, Siakam, Gasol.

It's clear from both sides that the Clippers were completely outmatched.

Apart from Danny Green, the other four players on the Clippers are all offensively stronger than their counterparts in the same position.

The Raptors won the jump ball, and Lowry dribbled the ball across half-court, waiting for his teammates to get into position.

A few seconds later, after several passes at the high post, Siakam set a screen and cut to the basket to score the Raptors' first points.

The Raptors retreated like a tide, their defense quick and clearly wary of the Clippers' speed.

By the third game, many experts and reporters noticed that the Raptors were well-prepared, which was evident in many details.

For example, their defensive speed limited the Clippers' ability to create transition offense with quick inbounds passes.

At the high post, the wing players will move up to press and defend closely, which allows for better switching defense to counter the Clippers' high post pick-and-roll tactics.

In positional warfare, they are more patient, often delaying their attack until 15 seconds later, thus making better use of their positional advantage.

The Clippers' response hinges entirely on Chen Fang. All three of the above situations require Chen Fang to break through the opponent's defense in order to counter them.

As soon as Chen Fang crossed half-court, Leonard came up to defend him. Unlike other teams' defense, Leonard did not stick close to Chen Fang. Instead, he maintained a three-meter distance as his lead defender at the high post.

When Chen Fang moves forward a meter, he retreats half a meter, and only when he is near the three-point line will he engage in close combat.

Others wouldn't dare to do that, but Leonard can. His reaction speed, judgment, and physical gifts allow him to defend Chen Wang in this way.

It was precisely because Leonard adopted a completely different defensive strategy that Chen Fang was unable to find a better solution in the last two games.

A strong drive will be blocked, and once Chen Wang is held off while in motion, his pass rate will be greatly increased.

Direct shooting isn't accurate enough.

But today Chen Fang seems to have a solution.

Holding the ball sideways, Chen Fang slowly approaches Leonard. Just as he's about to close in, Chen Fang dribbles behind his back, pulls the ball back, and immediately follows up with a crossover dribble and a change of direction to break through.

Leonard nimbly slid to the side, but his hand blocked Chen Fang's central area, preventing him from changing direction again.

Chen Fang, however, continued with a crossover descent, simultaneously stepping forward and pressing forward aggressively.

Leonard then braked with his back foot and took a half step back with his front foot, thus repositioning himself to face the opponent.

Just then, Chen Fang read the distance between them and suddenly pulled up for a shot.

Even Leonard couldn't react to this change so quickly. He raised his hand to interfere, but Chen Fang jumped decisively, the ball already in front of his forehead, and he pushed off with his arm and wrist.

"Wow!" The commentator exclaimed in surprise when Chen Fang made his move, and the fans also shouted.

When they saw the ball pierce the net, gasps of amazement erupted from the crowd.

"Three-pointer! Chen Wang made it on his first shot!" Duan Ran shouted in surprise. His dejected mood was swept away by this goal.

Chen Wang showed a strong desire to score, which is a great thing.

Leonard remained expressionless, glanced back at the result, and then walked forward.

Chen Fang stepped back, clenching his fist secretly.

"That's right, I see!"

Water represents gentleness, while stone represents strength.

The soft and weak are ever-changing and full of vitality, while the strong and rigid are unchanging and have sharp edges.

Nothing in the world is more yielding and weak than water, yet nothing can surpass it in attacking the hard and strong, because nothing can take its place.

The weak overcome the strong, and the soft overcomes the hard; everyone knows this, yet no one can put it into practice.

Chen Fang was a disciple of Wudang. Although he only regarded what he learned as a way to maintain health, he believed that everything in the world could be referenced and understood from each other.

Compared to Leonard, Chen Fang is like water, while Leonard is the epitome of fierceness and power.

If you're too forceful and unyielding, then you should change yourself.

In the midst of change, observe the changes the other party makes when forced to adapt; those are the weaknesses.

Choose one and break it.

Chen Fang's three-pointer is the best proof of that.

Using a change of direction to move the opponent around is a fundamental principle in basketball breakthrough theory, but it's not enough for a top defensive player like Leonard.

Therefore, Chen Fang needs more variety in his dribbling, but more variety does not mean ineffective dribbling. Rather, it means using further movement to read the opponent's changes.

What does Chen Fang need?
Space to shoot + distance to shoot.

His shooting range extends from one to two meters beyond three-tenths of an inch.

More space is needed for the shot, because the opponent is Leonard; half a meter is not enough, it needs to be added a little more.

Chen Fang's previous offensive strategy was to conserve energy with simple attacks. He didn't need to make many moves; even when breaking through, a sudden acceleration was enough to take down most people.

But against Leonard, simplicity is not enough, because the opponent can read your moves and anticipate your moves to disrupt you.

Therefore, Chen Fang needs to be more varied, but this variation must also be precise in its reading.

The Raptors' offense is very sharp. They like to have Leonard appear in the area between the wing and the top of the key, and after receiving the ball, he will push inwards. When he is double-teamed, Leonard will pass the ball.

If the pressure isn't too great, Leonard will use his very consistent mid-range shot to win the game.

The Clippers' solution was to have Dillon engage early and then have Juholer help defend.

While Chen Fang was ostensibly there to defend Danny Green, he also had to cover for Lowry.

The Clippers' three players will frequently use a 3-on-2 formation, selectively abandoning the other player.

Just like this time, Leonard was double-teamed by Dillon and Juhlel. Leonard's passing after being double-teamed wasn't particularly good; he doesn't have full vision. But the Raptors were clearly prepared.

Lowry immediately moved outwards and closed in, while Green also moved up from the flank to act as a second support point.

Leonard chose to pass to Lowry at the top of the key, and the moment he passed the ball, a figure rushed out from the wing.

It was none other than the King of Chen.

Chen Fang was chasing the ball. He anticipated Leonard's choice and accelerated ahead of time. So, almost as soon as the ball left Leonard's hands, he was already at the double team's position.

He took a step forward, leaped into the air, and with even greater speed, caught the ball in his arms. "Wow, what did I just see?"

The extreme speed and visual impact were witnessed by the fans and commentators at the scene.

Duan Ran's first thought was: Kuafu chasing the sun!
That leap was terrifying!
After receiving the ball, Chen Fang continued to accelerate. He initially raced against Lowry, who had reacted, but after two steps, he left Lowry behind.

Then he took another step and was already inside the three-point line.

He catches the bouncing basketball with one hand, raises it high as if holding a torch, and leaps into the air.

"Walking in the clouds?"

Chen Wang's gliding flight forms a perfect pattern of athletic aesthetics.

He slammed the ball into the basket with a powerful side dunk; that dunk alone is enough to show how terrifying Chen Fang's jumping ability is.

"An unparalleled dunk! Chen Wang's left foot injury proves he's fully healed!" David roared with joy.

The Raptors weren't deterred. Lowry came back to pick up the items, and Green also ran back. The two of them, one dribbling and the other following, came back side by side.

This time, Leonard received the ball at the high post, turned around, and faced Dillon's tough defense.

He squeezes the ball from the side, turns and pulls it back, squeezes again, and drives into the three-point line along the same route.

When Julius Erdogan appeared out of nowhere, Erdogan resolutely chose to double-team him.

Leonard was prepared this time, and seeing the double team, he passed the ball out early.

Danny Green received the ball, but before he could even make a shooting motion, Chen Fang had already moved close to him from the side.

He instinctively protected the ball, but he didn't expect Chen Fang's close marking to be a feint, waiting for the moment Green would protect the ball.

Chen Fang slid halfway around behind Green, his hand arriving before he did.

The ball was slashed hard from behind, striking Green's wrist as he held the ball. Green felt his hand go empty and his face paled instantly.

Without breaking a sweat, Chen Fang controlled the ball, turned and dribbled, rushing up the sideline at high speed.

This time, both Lowry and Leonard reacted optimally, turning back to defend almost simultaneously.

But the next second, they realized with horror that there was no hope of outrunning Chen Wang.

Chen Fang drove into the Raptors' three-point line from the wing. He even had time to glance at the two defenders retreating, slowed down his speed, and then jumped up, holding the ball behind his head with both hands, and slammed it to the rim to end the fast break.

"King Chen is back!" David shouted, raising his arms.

"Seven points in a row! Two steals in ten seconds!"

"The First Emperor has reappeared! This is incredible! Prince Chen has shown his true skills today!" Old Master Zhang Weiping exclaimed with delight, grabbing the microphone.

The Raptors were also a bit confused; Chen Wang was different today.

2: 7.

The Clippers' start was unexpected.

But unexpected things are still happening.

The Raptors became more cautious, even having Siakam come out to facilitate, which freed up Jaren, giving him more space to execute his defense.

The battle between players in position 4 also sparked a contest between players in position 5.

Zubac put more pressure on Gasol than ever before, and eventually, the ball returned to Leonard, who took a three-pointer without any offensive time.

The ball crashed to the rim, and Chen Fang grabbed the rebound. He accelerated as soon as he landed, and the Raptors were really scared of his charge. Lowry immediately fouled to stop the attack.

The Clippers quickly inbounded the ball. This time, Dillon received the ball and accelerated, immediately drawing the Raptors' defensive attention. However, upon reaching the three-point line, he passed the ball back to Jrue Holiday in the middle.

Zhuholle, without holding the ball, made a flat pass to Chen Fang, who had just positioned himself on the other side.

As soon as Chen Fang received the ball, he saw Leonard rushing towards him. The two were only three meters apart. Chen Fang accelerated with the momentum of the ball, and Leonard immediately braked and changed his course.

But then Chen Wang bent down and straightened up, pulled the ball between his legs and switched hands, making a change of direction to break through the middle.

He reset his footwork again, and the immense inertia overwhelmed Leonard, leaving him with all his weight on the balls of his feet.

Chen Fang immediately read the distance between Leonard's legs and launched a pull-up jumper.

"Chen Fang breaks through, ah, a pull-up three-pointer!"

"My God, they're still going in!"

"Chen Wang was too fierce today!"

"10 points in just 3 minutes!"

Seeing Chen Fang boldly shoot from two meters beyond the three-point line, the commentators were surprised and exclaimed repeatedly.

For the first time, Raptors fans experienced the fear that other teams had when facing Chen Wang.

Many Raptors fans were stunned, their mouths agape as they stared at their friends, unable to believe their eyes.

Rivers was no different; he instinctively thought of one possibility.

Chen Fang's legendary hyperactivity!
It happened so long ago, I can hardly remember.

To win this match, King Chen is really going to go to extremes!
But the truth is, Chen Fang didn't feel that way; he just felt happy and extremely good.

Suddenly, he realized that Leonard wasn't all that great. As long as there was distance and he could make a move, he could shoot him over the head just the same way.

What kind of robot is this? I'll smash you to pieces!
The Raptors finally scored, thanks to Siakam's cut to the basket. Zubac abandoned Gasol to protect the rim, but Siakam's layup still went in off the backboard.

This person is really useful; it would be a lie to say Chen Fang isn't envious.

In the second game, Siakam scored 30 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, blocked 3 shots, and dished out 5 assists, making him the undisputed MVP.

Otherwise, it's really impossible for the Clippers to lose by 25 points at home.

Recalling the frustration and helplessness of the previous match, an even stronger desire rose in my heart.

How can I rest until I repay you?

The Clippers had possession of the ball. After crossing half-court, Chen Fang repeatedly set off-ball screens for his teammates. After two such screens, he casually hung up near the free-throw line.

Leonard followed closely, thinking that Chen Wang was going to be beaten, but then he found someone coming from behind, and Zubac pulled him out for the first time.

Chen Fang moved in the opposite direction, Leonard was blocked by Zubac, so Siakam switched to defend him.

The ball was passed from the outside to the wing, and Dillon received it and immediately bounced it off the ground.

Chen Fang received the ball, took a step back and turned to face the basket. Siakam stepped forward, but found that Chen Fang had already raised his arm. He immediately raised his center of gravity and prepared to jump up to interfere with the block.

But this was another feint by Chen Fang. Seeing Siakam get up, Chen Fang took a step and pretended to swipe to the baseline. Siakam had already landed and his first reaction was to retreat and cover for him.

But then Chen Fang pulled back the ball, and by then, the distance between the two had reached two meters.

In the paint, that distance is practically lethal.

Chen Fang jumped lightly and made the mid-range shot steadily.

"Chen Wang is still scoring; he's hitting every shot today!"

"12 points! All of the Clippers' points came from Chen Wang. Who said Leonard could be defended? Today, who can stop Chen Wang?" The commentator exclaimed in amazement, and everyone's mind began to change.

The Clippers may not necessarily lose today.

The Raptors suddenly sped up, looking for scoring opportunities in transition to try and stop the bleeding.

Danny Green's three-pointer hit the rim, and the retreating defense, like a tide, couldn't stop one blue figure.

Number 21!
Chen Wang grabbed the rebound again and drove to the basket. He made several sharp changes of direction, shaking off Lowry and Danny Green's delays. He crossed half-court and dribbled to the wing. Just as Leonard held his breath, preparing to meet Chen Wang's fast break, he saw Chen Wang jump up with the ball.

"Again!" The thought flashed through my mind.

But here it is!
Chen Fang's third three-pointer undoubtedly pierced the Raptors' net.

The Scotiabank Center was completely silent, the entire audience stunned by Chen Wang's incredible scoring spree.

"15 points in a row!" Yu Jia stammered, feeling as if something was blocking his throat, a kind of uncomfortable feeling of words stuck in his throat but unable to come out.

"Beep beep!" Raptors head coach Nick Nurse called a timeout.

If we don't shout now, who knows how many more points Chen Wang will score!
The Clippers' bench stood up, their initial disappointment vanishing, and some even felt ashamed of their own petty thoughts.

After giving them a high five, Chen Da gasped for breath. He had been too energetic just now, and his stamina hadn't recovered quickly. This timeout was really kind of him.

Mazura looked intently at Chen Fang, and Chen Fang, of course, understood what she meant.

"Don't worry, I won't let your tactics down today!"

The timeout ends and the game continues.

The Raptors passed the ball to Leonard, who faced off against Dillon and scored two points with a step-back move.

15: 6.

This is not a predicament, and Raptors fans are cheering.

Ten seconds later, the atmosphere in the stadium somber again.

Because Chen Fang is still scoring.

Leonard pressed hard this time, pulling the ball back and retreating repeatedly. Perhaps wary of Chen Wang's hot streak, he took a more aggressive step.

However, Chen Wang read it immediately, suddenly accelerated, and then suddenly turned around and changed direction like a butterfly, passing between the two of them before the defense's helper, Lowry.

This time, Chen Fang, having gained enough space to attack, darted forward, took a step inside the free-throw line, and then leaped into the air, forcing Siakam into a mini-game of aerial hang time.

"Whistle!" The referee blew his whistle, the ball went in, and the player landed on the ground.

Siakam lost his balance and fell to the floor, while King Chen looked down at him.

Their gaze was cold and piercing; those chilling eyes were enough to break a person's heart.

Siakam gritted his teeth and pursed his lips, suppressing his emotions.

Standing at the free-throw line, Chen Fang calmly made the shot.

"18 points! My God, is Chen Wang going to score all of the Clippers' points in the first quarter today?" The commentator's exclamation also represented the feelings of the spectators at the scene. It was an illusion, but also a result of inertia.

And that's the feeling Chen Fang wanted to convey.

When he got the ball again, the Raptors immediately double-teamed him. This time, he anticipated the move and passed the ball to Dillon on the wing.

Dillon received the ball and made a shooting motion, faked out Green, and then passed it to Jrue Holiday at the top of the arc.

The latter responded with the Clippers' fourth three-pointer, his own first.

21: 6.

In Game 3 of the Finals, the Raptors were down by 15 points after 6 minutes of play in the first quarter at home.

Nick Nurse stood there with his hands on his hips, anxiously thinking. The Clippers' changes were unexpected, and the key person was Chen Wang.

If Chen Wang cannot be suppressed by Leonard, then the situation will only get worse.

As Nurse feared, in the next 6 minutes, the Raptors resolutely double-teamed Chen Wang, but Chen Wang did whatever he wanted in the middle, passing the ball when double-teamed and wildly pulling up for jump shots when not double-teamed.

After the first quarter, the Scotiabank Center was completely silent.

41: 15.

"The biggest score lopsidedness in the first quarter of the Finals history has been achieved!"

"24 points. Chen Wang scored 24 points in a single quarter, making all five of his three-point attempts, one of his one free throws, and four of his four mid-range shots."

"100% accuracy, an unprecedentedly explosive feel!"

“24分4助攻5篮板2抢断1盖帽。”

"These are the stats Chen Wang delivered in the first quarter, and they're better than 99% of the players in the league's total points for the entire game!"

"Who can stop King Chen today? Sorry, not even Leonard."

It wasn't just Chen Wang who exuded confidence; everyone else did too.

When Chen Wang was wreaking havoc in the middle lane, and the other four players were each fulfilling their roles and cooperating seamlessly, this feeling gave them a huge boost of confidence and swept away the despair of the previous two games.

In the second quarter, Chen Wang only rested for 4 minutes before returning to the court.

Leonard was immediately substituted in, but Chen Wang was not afraid; he had already found a way.

Leonard is very strong, but everyone has weaknesses. Even if he realizes his mistakes and makes adjustments now, he may not be my match!
With this confidence, Chen Fang indiscriminately slaughtered his opponents in the second quarter.

Three-pointers rained down, back-to-the-basket moves were like an eagle's, and drives were like a snake's.

"44 points! My God! Today is the day of Chen Wang's miracle!"

"Score another 20 points!"

"In the first half, King Chen was like God!"

“44分7助攻11篮板4抢断1封盖。”

"My goodness, Prince Chen today is terrifying!"

The commentators were completely captivated, and more than thirty broadcasting organizations worldwide were utterly awestruck after witnessing the miracle.

"72 to 31, the gap is still widening."

"The Clippers are going to pay back just as the Raptors slaughtered the Clippers at home today!"

"Today, the Raptors were like a disease, unable to attack or defend. Head coach Nick Nurse used up all his timeouts, but he couldn't change the trend."

"Siakam has only scored 6 points so far, Leonard has 8 points, Lowry has 4 points, Green has zero points, and Gasol has 5 points."

"The Raptors' starters only scored 23 points; their entire team combined didn't score as many as Chen Wang alone."

"This is a Western Conference Finals I've never seen before; it's a situation no one could have predicted."

Backstage in the studio, Yang Yi practically jumped on the table to speak. In the first two episodes, he had been defending Chen Wang, trying to exonerate him from various angles, but he was ridiculed online, with all sorts of pictures of him with bruises and swelling filling the entire internet.

And now, who has the same swagger as him!
"I told you long ago, once Chen Wang recovers both physically and mentally, what does Leonard matter? He'll still beat him!"

"Is he more aggressive than Durant? Stronger than James? More accurate than Curry?"

"I'm sorry, but Prince Chen is a combination of all three, and the most perfect one at that!"

No matter how outrageous Yang Yi's claims were, the fans watching the live stream were happy and eager to listen. After a week of frustration, they finally felt relieved today.

"There will be many records today!" Yang Yi concluded.

The second half finally arrived amidst much anticipation.

The Raptors made adjustments, with Ibaka replacing Gasol and Green being replaced by Anunoby. These were changes made by Nurse to strengthen the defense.

But after playing three minutes in the third quarter, he turned to his assistant Snett and said, "I give up. I can't play at all today."

"We're so unlucky to have encountered the day of God's descent!"

What made Nurse exclaim in despair was in the third quarter when Chen Fang hit two three-pointers over Leonard again.

This brought his score to a terrifying 50 points!
"Today's Chen Wang is a combination of Kobe, Durant, and Curry!"

“I didn’t mean to insult these three people in the slightest. It’s just the truth, and even if they said it themselves, they wouldn’t object!” David calmly laughed heartily in a humorous tone.

Five minutes into the third quarter, the Raptors substituted their starters, a move that caused an uproar, but the fans in the arena immediately fell silent.

With seven minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Scotiabank Center grew increasingly quiet.

Yu Jia exclaimed, "This is the first time I've ever experienced the atmosphere of a library on the stage of the finals!"

“陈王被换下了，65分13助攻15篮4抢断2盖帽。”

"Why not let him keep playing? Breaking 70 or 80 points wouldn't be a problem!" one commentator lamented.

Today, Chen Wang inspires countless fantasies, with numerous seemingly insurmountable records beckoning him.

"The Clippers are still the same Clippers. As long as Chen Wang doesn't fall, this ship will ride the wind and waves and dominate the sea." Duan Ran, despite feeling regretful, still proudly summarized the game.

Back on the bench, Chen Fang hugged Rivers and said with a smile, "Sorry, I woke up a little late. Hopefully, it's still time."

"It's never too late. Congratulations, kid. You've taken another step forward." Only player-coach Rivers noticed Chen Fang's progress.

Despite Leonard's immense pressure, he persevered and rose to the pinnacle of the NBA, reaching its most elusive heights.

That was the very summit, where only a handful of people existed.

"No, I'm still getting used to it!" Chen Fang replied.

Then he hugged Mazura: "I'm sorry this belated realization has caused you so much suffering."

“No, it’s the perfect time!” A genuine smile appeared on Mazura’s usually stern face.

"Yes, let's win four straight games and take that damn Larry O'Brien Trophy."

At the start of the fourth quarter, when the Raptors' starters were still not on the court and the score was still widening, many Raptors fans began to leave the arena.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Chen Wang took off his shoes and began applying a cold compress, which meant that he would not be playing again.

This is also the biggest proof that he doesn't care about boosting his score.

"I don't know how to evaluate Chen Wang today. Although the series situation is still very bad, the Clippers have seen a glimmer of hope. Today's victory proves that the Raptors are not the natural enemy of the Clippers. Such comments should stop."

"If the Clippers win this game, they will definitely regain their confidence. Hopefully, the Raptors will step up their game in Game 4."

"Now it's the Raptors' turn to adjust. If they still can't solve the Chen Wang problem, then I'm sorry, the previous two victories were more like a joke."

"Please allow me to describe it this way: my feeling right now is that the Raptors used two games to wake up Chen Wang and awaken an even more terrifying Chen Wang."

"If I had to describe him, today's Prince Chen should be honored as an emperor, an unparalleled emperor!" Ke Fan praised Chen Fang with a uniquely Chinese romanticism.

He was filled with pride and admiration.

Tonight, countless people are destined to be sleepless.

Tomorrow, the whole world will bow down in reverence for Prince Chen's ascension to the throne.

God's night!
The pinnacle of power!

(End of this chapter)