Champion Rules

Chapter 245, Section 241: He's not even as good as Scott (Seeking monthly votes!) (Two-in-one)

LeBron James' disastrous attempt to score on a dunk was being broadcast live around the world.

Of course, this is not LeBron James's fault.

What did he do wrong?
Even with a 1-on-0 situation, LeBron James still selflessly sprinted at full speed to escort his teammate to an open layup.

This is precisely a reflection of his team spirit.

The responsibility lies entirely with Delong!

If he had even half of D'Angelo Russell's basketball IQ, he wouldn't have caused such a basic blunder.

After Lynch hit a three-pointer, the Detroit Pistons called a timeout.

LeBron James sat back on the bench and pounded the back of his chair.

"That bastard's defensive moves were all fouls!"

The suffocating feeling churning in his chest desperately needed an outlet.

Lionel Hollins was disappointed with LBJ's performance. As the head coach of this tough Pistons team, he never imagined that one day the Pistons players would complain like delicate girls because of the defensive intensity.

Since the Bad Boys era of the 80s, the Detroit Pistons have been synonymous with toughness.

After Lionel Hollins took over as coach of the Pistons and instilled the "Grit and Grind" spirit, the team's toughness only increased.

He simply couldn't stand his players complaining about the excessive standards.

So he grabbed LBJ's shoulders with both hands and shook him violently:
"Wake up, LeBron! Wake up! He's ruthless, so you have to be even ruthless. Complaining about the referees won't win you the game! Listen, from now on, use pick-and-rolls to deal with him!"

LeBron James forced himself to calm down and nodded stiffly.

He certainly had reason to have an emotional breakdown. If Cooper Flagg's embarrassment at losing a one-on-one against the chosen one's son is a 10, then LBJ's embarrassment at being shut out for four minutes in a matchup he thought he had the upper hand is a 100.

Now, Number 6 has calmed down a bit.

He also realized that there was still room for maneuver in the game.

Ron Artest's poor ability to respond to open shots made it difficult for Lynch, who was frequently double-teamed, to make progress on offense.

That beautiful fast break three-pointer was almost the first relatively easy shot opportunity for Lin Qi in the game.

Therefore, the balance of victory or defeat has not yet been reached.

LeBron James suppressed his anxiety, determined to stay calm and focus on winning this crucial "battle for status."

The game continued, and LeBron James finally broke his scoring drought.

He scored from mid-range with a pull-up jumper after using a screen.

After his peak, Ron Artest became very afraid of being punished by pick-and-rolls, which was his Achilles' heel.

LBJ intends to use this as a breakthrough point.

Immediately afterwards, Steve Nash and Lynch's pick-and-roll was broken by LBJ.

LeBron James first quickly filled in for Deron Williams, who had been blocked, and then immediately rotated back to Lynch after Williams returned to his position.

Lynch received the pass, but Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James had already teamed up, instantly building a double wall in front of him.

In terms of one-on-one defense, LBJ is no match for Lynch.

Even with the help of his teammates, LeBron James was still able to limit Lynch with his excellent mobility and physicality.

Lynch passed the ball inside to Tyson Chandler, but Chandler's layup attempt, under heavy defense from Ben Wallace, went wide.

One offensive goal, one successful defensive help.

In the back-to-back offensive and defensive plays after the timeout, LeBron James finally delivered a performance that met everyone's expectations.

In the next possession, LBJ continued to run pick-and-rolls with Ben Wallace.

Having learned from his previous experience, Tyson Chandler opted to dive forward and switch on defense, limiting LeBron James's shooting opportunities.

Of course, LBJ wouldn't take a long shot. The moment Chandler took a step forward, he seized the opportunity and drove to the basket!

"boom!"

The basket trembled slightly the moment he hung on it, and the Detroit Pistons narrowed the gap to just 3 points.

In the commentary booth, Mike Brin was extremely reluctant to cheer for his opponents.

But as a professional commentator, he could only suppress his excitement and shout, "LeBron's one-handed dunk! The Detroit Pistons are about to tie the game!"

Sometimes you have to admit that LBJ isn't a complete waste of space.

Last season, he was a true All-NBA First Team member.

He only looked truly disheveled when he encountered Lynch.

LeBron James's consecutive scoring streak completely restored his confidence, silencing Lynch's earlier threats.
“You can continue to dwell on the past, Lynch. But as David McMenamin said, you can no longer stop me from succeeding.”

The following match was extremely close.

Lynch completely shut down Carmelo Anthony and slightly limited Deron Williams.

But LBJ is carrying the team forward.

His pick-and-roll put Tyson Chandler and DeAndre Jordan in a very passive position.

While Lynch wasn't completely shut down by the double team, his efficiency and output were limited, making it difficult for him to score high points easily.

The game went through three quarters in a suffocatingly intense contest, with the Detroit Pistons trailing by one point.

Tonight, the two sides have traded leads eight times, with neither able to establish a clear advantage.

LeBron James has already scored 26 points; he's the Pistons' battering ram tonight.

Ron Artest was panting heavily; he clearly knew that the outcome of this game would determine whether he could continue to start.

If the Knicks still can't beat the Pistons after the starting lineup changes, then there's absolutely no need to remove Wilson Chandler.

The fourth quarter was his last chance.

Beside Ron Artest, Lynch calmly drank his water, showing no impatience with the tense situation.

LBJ did play well tonight, but he's just filling Carmelo Anthony's niche.

Carmelo Anthony, a mid-range master, has not beaten Lynch in the playoffs since 05 because when he loses his touch and needs to attack the basket, he struggles to get the game going by attacking the rim.

Carmelo Anthony's inexplicable missed shots are enough to make a highlight reel.

LeBron James is clearly here to solve this problem.

When the team needs to attack the basket and needs tougher finishes, LBJ will step up.

In previous matches, he also played the role of a hard-hitting attacker.

The Pistons no longer lack powerful rim-attacking players, which is one of the reasons for their improved record.

In this respect, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James have indeed complemented each other.

But today, LeBron James is playing the way Carmelo Anthony does.

Even with Carmelo Anthony's accurate mid-range shot, he couldn't defeat the Knicks with just this one move.

How can LBJ achieve a more consistent mid-range efficiency than Carmelo Anthony under the same pressure from Ron Artest?

Lynch wasn't worried at all; as long as Ron Artest maintained his pressure, LBJ wouldn't be able to kill the game.

The fourth quarter began quickly, with Wilson Chandler entering the game first.

Philip Sanders planned to give Ron Artest a break before bringing him back in during the final stretch.

Right at the start of the game, Wilson Chandler took advantage of the gap when Carmelo Anthony was double-teaming Lynch and hit a three-pointer.

But LBJ quickly retaliated, driving past Wilson Chandler and forcing his way to the basket, ultimately scoring a 2+0.

The score remains close, but LBJ's missed free throw just now already indicates a change in his shooting touch.

After one possession, Carmelo Anthony was less decisive in double-teaming Wilson Chandler due to his offensive threat.

Lin Qi took the opportunity to turn his back to the basket, then turned and made a jump shot for an easy score!
LeBron James is not discouraged by this; he firmly believes that he can still bounce back on offense.

Sure enough, LBJ used a beautiful spin move to get past Wilson Chandler and scored another layup.

The camera zoomed in on LBJ, who, as he retreated on defense, faced Lynch and pounded his chest, roaring: "Stop that damn contempt, Lynch!"

At that moment, LeBron James felt that his future was so bright.

He is about to beat Lynch twice in a row.

And he is about to become the master of this team!
He simultaneously rebelled against both Lynch and Carmelo Anthony!
Fans around the world saw this close-up shot, and they were all curious to see how Lynch would respond to LBJ's arrogant behavior at Madison Square Garden.

Lynch stared at LBJ, who was yelling at him, his expression originally serious.
Suddenly, a smile appeared on his lips, like someone seeing a circus clown.

This was a response that surprised fans around the world.

There was no verbal exchange, no provocative actions, and not even a trace of anger.

But Lynch's undisguised smile, tinged with pity and sarcasm, was a chilling insult to LeBron James' fans.

It feels like you've performed a song on stage that you think is beautiful.

Instead of applause, the audience responded with awkward laughter.

He acted as if what was unfolding before his eyes was nothing more than a ridiculous and absurd performance.

LeBron James was completely enraged by Lynch's contemptuous smile. He roared at Lynch's retreating back, "I guarantee you won't be laughing after the game!"

In the following possessions, LeBron James seemed to pour all his frustration onto the court.

Although his mid-range jump shots started to bounce off the rim more and more often, his powerful physique and impact were still his weapons to break through the defense.

He relentlessly attacked the basket, repeatedly scoring over or beside Wilson Chandler.

Wilson Chandler couldn't stop LeBron James tonight. He did get some open looks, but his response couldn't keep up with the speed at which he conceded points.

Five minutes into the fourth quarter, LBJ had already scored his 35th point of the game.

Trailing by 2 points, the New York Knicks called a timeout.

During a timeout, LeBron James roared and performed his signature stomping celebration.

His face, dripping with sweat, was filled with arrogance and determination, as if he wanted to tear apart Lynch's previous contempt along with the Knicks' undefeated home court pride.

Ron Artest threw away the towel and stepped back onto the battlefield of flesh and blood.

As the two players stepped back onto the court, LeBron James's gaze was fixed on Lynch like a steel nail.

He smirked and made that signature crown-wearing gesture once more: "Still laughing, you bastard!"

But Lin Qi didn't even glance at him out of the corner of his eye, completely ignoring this provocative act.

He simply walked straight toward the "beast" beside him, its muscles taut and poised to pounce.

"Everything just now was an illusion. His touch had long been worn down by the physical contact, and his previous scores were all due to his hard drives to the basket."

Once you cut off his easy route to the basket, he's finished. Ron, you know what to do.

Ron Artest suddenly stretched his arms, which were as thick as steel bars: "You don't need to worry about LeBron James at all."

The game restarted, and seeing Ron Artest back on the court, LBJ was convinced he had the game in the bag.

He's on fire right now, scoring with ease, and his momentum is unstoppable.

When Ron Artest came on, he saw it as nothing more than a signal that Lynch would be double-teamed again.

With this shift in momentum, the Pistons are sure to continue widening the score gap!

At this moment, he has already scored 35 points, and the game clock still has a full 7 minutes left.

Everything suggests that he is about to take on the role of "the absolute leader of the team" and achieve a magnificent victory with 40+ points in a single game.

At this moment, LBJ's chest was swelled with unprecedented pride and ambition.

Not to mention Lynch, he even thought Michael Jordan was pitifully insignificant!
My journey with gOat officially begins tonight!

Billy Hunter looked a little nervous in the stands.

Is LeBron James's "super team" basketball strategy really going to crush the Knicks and become the mainstream in the league?

But the millions of New York fans around him showed no concern whatsoever, only a fervent confidence that surged like molten lava.

Clearly, they trusted Lynch.

They still believe that tonight will be a delightful anti-street performance.

The game restarted, and Lynch changed his strategy, starting to focus on playing off the ball.

LeBron James hates defending off-ball movement; it's a very thankless and arduous task.

Although Lynch's off-ball movement isn't as freakish as Stephen Curry's—defending Stephen Curry is more like being in a complex jungle from Naruto, chasing a ninja whose shadow clones fly around and tumble up and down, leaving you exhausted.

However, Lynch's deadly reverse runs, terrifying instant acceleration, and unpredictable changes in rhythm are enough to keep any defender on edge.

If you're not careful, you'll be left completely behind!

Lynch eventually shook off LBJ and got the ball from a mid-to-long range position on the right side, but the moment he received the ball, Richard Hamilton rotated in to help and stuck to Lynch.

The King of New York showed no fear and did not hesitate for a moment.

The moment he caught the ball, he twisted his waist sharply, like a dancer in the eye of a storm, and with his back to the wall, he forcefully flipped over and shot a fadeaway jumper!
Richard Hamilton was powerless against the overwhelming height disadvantage, and his body, which he used to defend, unintentionally became a barrier between Lynch and LeBron James who was chasing behind him.

LBJ's outstretched arm, despite his best efforts, could only futilely sweep across the air.

So, despite the interference from the two players, Lin Qi steadily made the shot.

The score is now tied, marking the tenth time that night that the two teams have returned to the same starting line!
LeBron James, as always, was not upset about the points he lost.

Lynch's shooting efficiency when double-teamed can never be higher than his one-on-one efficiency!
Just as LBJ crossed the midfield line, Ron Artest pounced like a hunting lion, putting immense pressure on him.

LeBron James gritted his teeth and faced the challenge, approaching the three-point line and waving to call out to the buzz-cut version of Wallace with his shaved afro.

As before, LBJ used a screen to create a gap in Ron Artest's tight defense.

Instead of diving to help defend, Tyson Chandler resolutely chose to sink and protect the rim.

The opportunity was presented, and LeBron James did not hesitate, stopping abruptly and leaping to shoot.

The moment the ball left his hand, a smug smile appeared on his lips.

Despair, because I'm going to take the lead again.
"Boom!"

A crisp clang of metal striking metal.

The basketball bounced off the rim; this was the third consecutive time that LeBron James' mid-range jump shot had missed the basket.

His shooting touch wasn't great before, but he kept scoring, which gave him the false psychological suggestion that "I'm still in top form."

In reality, mid-range jump shots are no longer his best offensive option.

LeBron James simply shook his head and immediately stepped back.

Clearly, he was unaware of the impending crisis.

In his view, it's normal to miss a jump shot occasionally.

Besides, Lynch might not even be able to continue scoring when double-teamed. Taking the lead? It might not be their turn.

In this possession, Lynch still relied on creating space off the ball, but unfortunately he was still sandwiched between Melo and LeBron James after receiving the ball.

Lynch continued to trust his teammates and passed the ball to Artest.

Unfortunately, the latter also lost all his touch due to the intense physical contact.

He missed a three-pointer, but Lynch snatched the offensive rebound from the crowd like a tiger pulling teeth.

Landing, dodging, twisting in mid-air, and gracefully hooking the hand—all in one smooth motion!
"Take the lead! Lynch has already scored 35 points! The outcome of the game between him and LBJ is still uncertain!" Mike Breen's roar, accompanied by cheers from the New York fans, swept across the entire arena.

Lynch pointed at Artest, who had just missed a shot, and didn't blame him: "You should have taken the shot decisively. Now, keep torturing him with your defense, keep going!"

LBJ continued to execute the pick-and-roll tactic like a robot, taking another shot from mid-range or long-range.

The ear-piercing sound of the basketball hitting the rim sent a chill down Pistons head coach Lionel Hollins' spine, and a familiar sense of despair instantly washed over him.

He seemed to have returned to the dark days when Carmelo Anthony lost his touch and the Pistons' offense was completely paralyzed.

The team brought in LBJ, not to have him replicate Carmelo Anthony's failures.

So Lionel Hollins shouted anxiously, "Attack the basket, LeBron! Attack the basket!"

As if fate had briefly smiled upon the Pistons, Steve Nash's pass to Lynch unexpectedly went awry, as Richard Hamilton intercepted the pass before it was delivered.

LBJ has a chance to change the momentum of the game, and if he can continue scoring this time, the mentality of both sides will be greatly changed.

He once again demanded a singles match, completely indulging in trying to play the role of "savior."

After using a screen to shake off Ron Artest's tenacity, LeBron James didn't continue with a jump shot but instead opted for a direct drive to the basket.

But soon, Ron Artest closed in again, and the heavy contact forced LeBron James to slow down his drive.

Breaking through this "beast's" iron wall is far more difficult than dealing with Wilson Chandler.

Furthermore, the Knicks were implementing a resolute retreat strategy, so Tyson Chandler was always protecting the rim.

LeBron James was already in a dead end on offense, but his blindly inflated confidence was still driving him to forcefully jump up and attack the basket!
Ron Artest leaped up, his fingertips, imbued with immense force, precisely poked the basketball, forcefully knocking it from LBJ's hands mid-air!

LeBron James' offense failed again!

Ron Artest immediately controlled the ball and passed it to Nash. Nash sped across half-court and then threw it into the air. Carmelo Anthony, running to the basket, leaped up to try and intercept the pass, but was mercilessly suppressed from behind by Lynch, who was like a shadow.

Lynch caught the ball with his massive hand and completed an alley-oop dunk over Melo from behind!

The New York Knicks are leading by 4 points!

"LeBron's magic seems to have faded, but Lynch is still putting up a steady performance. The final moments will determine tonight's winner!"

After scoring, Lynch didn't do anything too extravagant in his celebration.

He merely glanced at LBJ, his face still bearing that mocking smile that his opponent found repulsive.

Out of desperation, LeBron James also began to try attacking the basket with off-ball cuts, seeking an opportunity to break out of the predicament.

However, Ron Artest, who was well-rested and full of energy, was like a persistent leech, giving LBJ absolutely no room to get going or accelerate.

The constant pulling, the hidden elbows, and the lurking tripping underfoot made it difficult for LeBron James to move. Every movement was incredibly sluggish and difficult.

With the shot clock running out and LeBron James still unable to receive the ball, Deron Williams had no choice but to pass it to Richard Hamilton.

Unfortunately, the latter had been standing in the corner for too long, and his hands were already cold.

"Boom!"

The sound of missed shots echoed like a drumbeat of despair, and Detroit fans, who had been full of confidence at the start of the fourth quarter, instantly fell into an abyss of collective helplessness.

The familiar script of losing seems to be repeating itself, and the few shining stars they have always supported can only watch helplessly as the glimmer of hope is extinguished.

This sense of helpless desolation deeply stung Detroit fans.

At this point, Lynch continued to embellish the story.

After receiving the ball in this possession, he faked a shot, but instead managed to break through the defenses of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, whose centers of gravity were too far forward!

Taking advantage of the brief chaos, Lynch moved with the agility of a rabbit, heading straight into the restricted area.

Veteran Ben Wallace tried to intervene in a moment of desperation, but could only watch helplessly as his opponent fell behind.

The rim groaned again as LBJ's isolation scoring efficiency began to fluctuate, while Lynch, despite being double-teamed, continued to score!
Even when double-teamed, Lynch was still more efficient than LeBron James!
Lynch scored his 41st point of the night, extending the New York Knicks' lead to 6 points.

Lynch landed, his repulsive smile still on his face.

Then, he beckoned to LBJ with his finger.

"Hold!"

LeBron James ripped off his headband and threw it violently off the court.

He gritted his teeth, determined to prove himself against Lin Qi.

On the sidelines, Mike Malone looked at LBJ, who was almost going berserk, and shook his head.

"Lynch is a psychological master like the legendary Larry, and his abilities in this area are greatly underestimated. He always manages to drive his opponents into madness when they are at their most vulnerable, and then watches them self-destruct."

Philip Sanders nodded and responded in a cold, judge-like tone: "LeBron is finished."

LBJ is indeed finished; the course of events on the court has confirmed the coach's judgment.

In an attempt to turn the tide, LBJ drove hard to the basket again, but his layup missed after a collision.

In fact, he had just had a chance to assist Richard Hamilton, who had already created an opportunity.

However, his raging anger completely clouded his once-proud passing vision.

The guy who boasted before the game that "a collective victory can never be attributed to an individual" now only had scoring on his mind, and only the delusion of playing the lone hero and saving the team by himself.

Carmelo Anthony, watching LeBron James's series of missed shots, couldn't help but yell, "LeBron, fucking calm down!"

This rebuke was like a spark splashed into an oil drum, instantly igniting LBJ's deeper frustration.

That's why he had to rebel!

Because no matter how eloquently Carmelo narrator speaks, it ultimately comes down to his team.

Look at them now, acting like leaders and bossing them around!

LBJ doesn't want to compete for the championship in this capacity.

He remained silent, his face grim as he retreated into defensiveness.

Fortunately, the Knicks' next attack failed to result in a basket.

Lynch failed to receive the ball this time, and Artest's offensive problems remained unresolved, allowing the Detroit Pistons to escape unscathed.

However, the Pistons' subsequent comeback was also thwarted by a hasty three-pointer by LeBron James that missed.

This is exactly the effect Philip Sanders wanted to see.

Admittedly, Ron Artest is much less effective offensively than Wilson Chandler.

But the impenetrable defense he built far outweighed his shortcomings on offense.

Wilson Chandler's offense sometimes couldn't compensate for what he lost on the defensive end.

This time, Lynch didn't give the Pistons another chance.

He and Nash executed a pick-and-roll, and he took advantage of the moment when LBJ lunged at Nash to cut in, receive the pass, and forcefully attack the basket for a score.

Lynch scored 43 points in a single game, and the New York Knicks led by 8 points!
Pistons forced to pause!

The camera focused on LBJ again; his sudden loss of energy after a stellar performance all night was hard to ignore.

At this moment, the arrogance and haughtiness that had been on LBJ's face just minutes before were gone.

All people could see was tension and a fear with nowhere to hide.

“LeBron beat Lynch once,” Mike Breen said, “but tonight, he must have been thinking about the old days when he was so dominant.”

Lionel Hollins decided to shift the offensive focus and give Deron Williams back the opportunity to shoot.

This decision left LBJ feeling desperate.

He knew he had missed his best chance to become a leader.

As Stephen A. Smith previously stated, he has never led a team to a single victory.

Even if he wins, people will say that he won the game because of Deron Williams' friendship.

However, Deron Williams was clearly not having an easy time tonight either.

Raja Bell immediately delivered a chokehold slam to him.

Despite being called for a flagrant foul, Raja Bell didn't seem to care.

He just wanted to send a message: "Don't fucking think I'm a pushover!"

Deron Williams' free throws finally broke the Pistons' scoring drought, narrowing the gap.

This is enough to quench the thirst, but not enough to save a life.

Lynch missed a jump shot, giving the Detroit Pistons another chance to narrow the gap.

Carmelo Anthony simply couldn't shake off Lynch, and regardless of the outcome tonight, Paul Pierce will be the happiest person.

Carmelo Anthony's performance tonight, scoring only 11 points, proves that Paul Pierce is not a waste!
It's not that he's not strong enough, it's that everyone who meets Lin Qi reacts the same way!
Deron Williams had no choice but to continue forcing his way in without slowing down or changing direction.

Sometimes he would feel nervous because he could clearly feel the increasing pressure on his knees when he used this move.

He was afraid that his taut knee would break completely in the next second.

But now, he had no choice but to use this move to break the deadlock.

After shaking off Raja Bell, Deron Williams stopped abruptly and launched a jump shot.

But Lynch had already pounced on him, leaving Deron with no choice but to pass the ball at the last minute.

Carmelo Anthony assumed Deron Williams would definitely shoot and was already preparing to retreat on defense.

The two sides failed to reach a consensus.

As a result, the basketball was passed directly to the referee.

Mike Breen raised his arms in celebration: "A mistake! When Lynch plays the three, Deron Williams and Melo simply can't connect at all!"

As it turns out, shifting the focus of the attack is not a good approach.

Carmelo Anthony and Deron Williams were both within Lynch's defensive range tonight.

In the end, the Detroit Pistons could only look up to LeBron James.

In the Knicks' next possession, Lynch missed his second consecutive jump shot.

To be honest, the Pistons' defense was really good today.

In the fourth quarter, they repeatedly used their defense to create opportunities to turn the tide of the game.

However, most of the time, they failed to seize this opportunity.

Now, the opportunity has come again.

If the Pistons score, they can narrow the gap to just 4 points.

Deron passes the ball to LeBron James, who is the only one of the Big Three who hasn't been completely shut down by Lynch.

At this moment, as a star player, he needs to, no, he must, handle Ron Artest's defense!
This certainly makes no sense, but the purpose of star players is to score those seemingly pointless goals.

LeBron James simply abandoned the pick-and-roll and signaled everyone to spread out.

Having lost his touch, he seized the opportunity and suddenly started his drive, forcefully leaning against the bull-like Ron Artest as he drove to the basket.

But just as he was about to make the layup, LBJ suddenly stopped and did a turnaround fadeaway!

He was forced into this situation; he knew it was too difficult to attack the basket against the combined defense of Ron Artest and Tyson Chandler.

Therefore, I had no choice but to use a method that I was not good at.

But he also harbored some wishful thinking.

He was, after all, a student of Hakeem Olajuwon, and although he was humiliatingly returned his money and almost single-handedly destroyed Olajuwon's standing in the education field.

But in the end, he had actually practiced.

Ron Artest was indeed fooled, failing to intervene immediately and helplessly watching LeBron James launch the shot at an exaggerated fadeaway angle.

There's no such thing as an airball in basketball.

However, it did not stick to the front of the rim, net, or backboard.

The basketball hit the side of the rim and bounced out of bounds!

Carmelo Anthony:
He didn't know how LeBron James managed to be both delicious and stinky at the same time.

Overall, he played quite well tonight, but in the crucial fourth quarter, he played absolutely awful!

Since Ron Artest returned to the court, LBJ, who should have been the most impactful player tonight, has yet to score a single point!
LeBron James initially wanted to throw his hands up at the referee, pretending to be fouled to save face.

But Ron Artest didn't even have time to lunge forward, so he didn't even have a chance to confuse the situation.

Mike Breen couldn't help but laugh: "Sometimes it's really hard to imagine what Hakim was thinking when he faced LBJ in training camp."

The point difference remained at 6 points, and the Pistons squandered another opportunity to narrow the gap.

The game continued, and Lynch remained tightly double-teamed. In this possession, he was even double-teamed while off the ball.

Melo and LBJ almost took his arms, one on each side, making Lynch look just like Yang Hansen playing in the Summer League in 2025.

The repeal of the illegal defensive rule saved LBJ.

If this league didn't allow zone defense and early double-teaming, LBJ would have been completely dominated by Lynch by now.

Like Lynch, Steve Nash chose to continue to trust Ron Artest, even though Artest had gone 0-for-4 from three-point range.

With the trust of his teammates, Ron Artest still maintained his confidence in taking shots.

He felt neither pressured nor intimidated by Carmelo Anthony's renewed attack.

Instead, he threw the ball very decisively.

Ron Artest doesn't want to lose to the Detroit Pistons again.

He doesn't yet have the courage to give his Pacers teammates an explanation, but at the very least, he has to give an explanation for his career.

The basketball traced a somewhat flat arc, but ultimately...
"Ball in! Ron Artest hits his first three-pointer of the night, and the New York Knicks are up by 9 points!"

Who will conquer Madison Square Garden this season?!

Kobe Bryant? LeBron James? Dwyane Wade? Tim Duncan?

No! No one can!

No one can conquer Madison Square Garden!
The victory here never ends!

Mike Breen merged with the electrifying New York fans, embracing the frenzy.

Billy Hunter was equally out of control, jumping around his seat and waving his fists.

This is the second time he has felt his blood boil for basketball in New York.

Look at all this.

Superteams will never succeed against a true king.

As long as Lynch is around, this is the worst excuse the investors can come up with!

Lynch and Ron Artest gave each other a high five, the crisp sound of which seemed to hit LBJ in the face.

The gap between them is obvious.

When the team was in dire straits, it was LBJ who faltered, while Lynch, even without the ball, was a weapon to tear apart opponents and carve out the door to victory for his teammates.

A victory for the Detroit Pistons is now a distant dream.

In the following games, LeBron James still couldn't carry the team to turn the tide.

He only scored 2 points in the last seven minutes.

With Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony locked down, the Detroit Pistons ultimately suffered a crushing 13-point defeat in New York!
Having just tasted the sweetness of victory in the previous match, they were plunged into an even deeper and more bitter abyss in an instant.

When the game ended, the arrogant, confident, and overbearing LeBron James hung his head, wanting nothing more than to escape this hellish ordeal.
With a record of 1 win and 26 losses, his record against Lynch remains poor.

Just as he was about to leave, a tremendous force suddenly grabbed his arm and forcefully pulled him into its embrace.

It's Lynch.

Lynch made his decision when LeBron James brazenly declared victory and trash-talked on the court.

We must make him leave with immense shame!

So he forcibly hugged LBJ.

Then, he thrust his own smile—the one that his opponents hated to the core—right in front of LBJ's face, each word like a cold, sharp blade:
"You think I can't laugh after a game? LeBron, with you—I'll laugh however I want!"

After saying that, Lin Qi patted LBJ on the shoulder, let go, and watched him run away in a sorry state with satisfaction.

As LeBron James walked towards the player tunnel, the New York fans in the stands on both sides caused him to break down his defense once again:

"You're not even as good as Scott! You're not even as good as Scott! You're not even as good as Scott!"

These humiliating slogans were like sharp knives, piercing his most sensitive spot.

What he has been desperately trying to get rid of is being seen as the same role that Scottie Pippen played for the Bulls.

but now.

He's not even as good as that.
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All fouls! If the referees allowed Ron Artest to defend like that, no one could get past him! It's not fair! — LeBron James criticizes Ron Artest's defensive intensity.

This was a terrible game. We controlled the game at times, but in the final moments, Lynch's influence clearly outweighed anyone else on our side. The scariest part is that we all thought we had Lynch under control tonight. But when we looked at the stats, Lynch still scored 45 points! — Lionel Hollins once again helplessly commented on Lynch.

The second scary thing is that we all thought LeBron had an outstanding performance tonight. But when we looked at the stats, LBJ was still a full 10 points behind Lynch. — Tyson Chandler mimicking the opposing coach's tone when commenting on LBJ.

Yeah, Ron did commit some fouls, and the referees called them. He committed five fouls tonight and almost got ejected. But dear LeBron, you couldn't even make some free throws! — Mike Malone's blunt mockery of LBJ.

Oh, we've all seen how successful LeBron is right now. Tonight, he was just a hair's breadth away from letting his teammates win because of him. Keep it up, keep it up next time. — Lynch said, making a sarcastic gesture towards South Korea.

"Ron, great game, beautiful defense. Although your three-point shooting wasn't great tonight, it still couldn't overshadow your excellent performance. What do you think? How do you rate your performance tonight?"

"Not bad. Apart from my jump shot, I basically performed as I had imagined."

"Since you started, the New York Knicks haven't lost a game. Tonight, you also helped the team defeat the Pistons again. Do you think you were the key to everything?"

"Linch is always the key. When LeBron ignores Richard Hamilton who gets the chance, but Lynch continues to trust me and let me jump, we can beat all the players."

"LeBron accused you of committing fouls on a lot of your defensive moves tonight. What do you think?"

"I don't know if you've heard the stories about me during preseason training camp, but I broke MJ's ribs with my elbow. But instead of yelling, he hit a jump shot over me."

I tried to open Lynch's brow, but instead of complaining, he retaliated fiercely and scored.

"so what?"

"You see, true strong people don't complain; they just teach their opponents a lesson."

So, how do I view LBJ's accusations?
He's a coward.

—Ron Artest in an interview with ESPN.

(Only one update today, because I combined two 10,000-word chapters into one.)
(I arrived late, but that's why I was late. Well, I secretly watched Yang Hansen's game.)
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