The Counterattack (Two-in-One)

Li Chen dribbled the ball up the court, and Michael Olowokandi set a screen for Li Chen.

Using Michael Olowokandi's screen, Li Chen created shooting space, then raised the ball above his head, his elbows bent, and his waist, abdomen, and back muscles tensed.

Through this transmission of power, his shooting motion is full of strength and stability.

Then, the muscles in his strong, powerful legs tensed, and he leaped up like a cheetah pouncing on its prey.

His knees pushed upwards, his body extended rapidly, and his vertical jumping ability was astonishing.

In the instant of mid-air, his arm and wrist naturally pushed the basketball forward.

With his arm outstretched and wrist flipped, the basketball spun out of his fingers as he moved.

After making the shot, he maintained an elegant posture, his arm extending naturally, like a dancer pausing in mid-air.

"Oh my God! This is the most perfect three-point jump shot I've ever seen. I really can't believe a three-point shot can be this perfect," Barkley exclaimed in astonishment.

"Yes! It was absolutely perfect. If that shot hadn't gone in, it would have been a crime."

At the same time, Li Chen's right hand, which was in a shooting posture, suddenly clenched into a fist; he knew the shot was in.

Li Chen didn't even look at the result of his shot as he ran towards his own backcourt.

The moment the basketball flew through the air, it was as if time stood still.

It streaked across the sky with a graceful and agile movement, like a shining star.

Its trajectory was so smooth, as if guided by an unseen force.

From one extreme to the other, it traces a perfect arc in the air, displaying unparalleled elegance.

Each of its rotations brings a mysterious magic, like an elegant dancer displaying graceful movements on its stage, so captivating and enchanting, like a masterpiece painstakingly created by a master painter.

Swish! The basketball swished through the net, and immediately, a deafening roar of cheers erupted from the Staples Center.

They cheered for Li Chen's elegant posture, and they cheered for Li Chen's "confidence" after shooting the ball.

Meanwhile, Li Chen's elegant shooting posture was continuously replayed on the big screen.

They cheered, they shouted.

Li Chen's lips curled up, revealing a confident smile.

In terms of shooting accuracy, he said he was second to none.

Because the system's skills subtly correct his shooting motion, his shooting motion gradually becomes perfect.

82 to 94.

Li Chen's three-pointer signaled to the Mavericks that the Clippers were about to Clippers a counterattack; were they ready?

At that moment, the Mavericks players felt an inexplicable tension. This feeling came out of nowhere, but it was so real.

At the same time, this clean and decisive three-pointer also inspired the Clippers players.

A moment later, the Clippers set up their defensive formation.

Li Chen near the free-throw line, in the core defensive position, with the other four players surrounding him.

Nash dribbled the ball up to the top of the arc, where Elton Brand closely guarded him, putting pressure on Nash and preventing him from comfortably shooting three-pointers.

Seeing that there was no chance for a three-pointer, Nash passed the ball to Nowitzki.

After Nowitzki received the ball, Odom closely guarded him, preventing him from having a shot.

Nowitzki can turn and shoot, but the turn and shoot jumper is very difficult, with a success rate of less than 20%.

But Nowitzki was on fire today, and the ball went in.

Swish! The basketball goes through the net cleanly.

82 to 96.

Seeing Nowitzki's performance, Li Chen was somewhat surprised; he felt he was seeing a shadow of the former Heavenly King Nuo.

Nowitzki's outstanding performance made Li Chen uneasy.

The Clippers are on offense.

Li Chen continued to call for Michael Olowokandi to set a screen, but how could the same tactic succeed twice?

Li Chen knew this too, so this time he didn't continue shooting three-pointers, but instead used Michael Olowokandi's screen to initiate a breakthrough.

Li Chen's breakthrough layup is something the Mavericks Li Chen Clippers have experienced firsthand in their several matchups.

Therefore, they absolutely cannot let it go unchecked.

Finley and LaFrentz chose to attack Li Chen from both sides.

Seeing that Elton Brand was left open, Li Chen decisively passed the ball.

The Mavericks left Elton Brand open because after he was substituted in by Alvin Gentry in the fifth minute of the third quarter, his performance was mediocre, scoring only two points, all from free throws.

So if the Mavericks don't leave their players open, who else would they leave open?

Even so, Li Chen still passed the ball to Elton Brand.

While this will put immense pressure on Elton Brand, the trust of his teammates is also his greatest motivation.

Elton Brand, having received the ball, exhaled deeply, his eyes filled with determination.

He raised his arm high, leaped high, and at the highest point, forcefully pushed the basketball out of his hand.

Swish! The basketball goes through the net cleanly.

The score was 85 to 96, the difference in score was steadily approaching single digits.

Elton Brand's three-pointer told the Mavericks that leaving him open comes at a price.

Nelson crossed his arms and frowned, realizing that the Clippers were really tough to deal with.

The two teams played at a very fast pace, with all three attacks taking only 30 seconds.

In transition, Nash dribbles the ball up the court.

Van Exel, Nowitzki, and Finley quickly moved into position, while LaFrentz looked for opportunities inside.

Li Chen raised his hands, staring intently at Nash, giving him no chance to breathe.

His agile footwork and sharp reflexes made it difficult for Nash to break through.

Odom used his wingspan and speed to limit Nowitzki's movement.

However, limiting Nowitzki is extremely difficult for him now, but he still grits his teeth and perseveres.

Brand stood under the basket, ready to block Finley's attack at any moment.

Nash then passed the ball to Nowitzki.

Li Chen immediately chose to double-team Nowitzki. He couldn't let Nowitzki make too many shots now, because he had a feeling that if the veteran driver got into a winning streak, it would be their nightmare.

As Li Chen double-teamed Nowitzki, Brand immediately moved forward to cover Nash.

Meanwhile, Nowitzki attempted to break through, but Li Chen quickly arrived, giving him no chance.

Li Chen and his companion formed an Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier, putting Nowitzki in a difficult situation.

Li Chen is good at stealing the ball, and Nowitzki knows this all too well. Moreover, he lacks the confidence to score when double-teamed.

So he chose to pass the ball to Finley.

After Finley received the pass, Corey Maggette didn't give him a chance to shoot a three-pointer.

So he tried to break through the Clippers' defense.

However, Finley's several attempts to break through were thwarted by Corey Maggette.

On the other side, seeing his offense stalled, LaFrentz quickly ran to the three-point line, hoping to sink a crucial three-pointer.

So he raised his hand and shouted.

However, Li Chen, with his keen insight, witnessed this scene.

He knew that this center, who was an anomaly in this day and age, was fully capable of shooting three-pointers.

So he couldn't leave him alone, and shouted a reminder, "Michael, keep up with LaFrentz!"

Michael Olowokandi didn't hesitate. He followed Florentz to the perimeter, closely guarding LaFrentz and preventing him from getting a three-point shot. His excellent defense prevented LaFrentz from getting a proper shot, forcing him to pass the ball to Nowitzki.

Seeing the basketball circle back to the veteran driver's hands, Li Chen cursed inwardly, then chose to double-team Nowitzki again.

Nowitzki tried to break through again, but Li Chen and Odom were very coordinated, and their fierce defense made Nowitzki complain bitterly.

Meanwhile, with 3 seconds left on the shot clock, Nowitzki knew time was running out. So...

Just as Nowitzki was about to shoot, Van Exel rushed out with his hands raised, signaling for Nowitzki to pass the ball.

Seeing this, Li Chen inwardly cried out in alarm.

You know, Van Exel's three-pointer from the logo position in the first half is still fresh in his mind, and letting him go now could easily lead to trouble.

So he shouted a warning, "Corey, don't let him shoot!"

Corey Maggette knew Van Exel was on fire today, and without hesitation, he pounced on him.

However, Van Exel still resolutely threw the basketball in his hand.

Swish! The basketball went through the net.

Corey Maggette was a step too late and failed to make the block; the Clippers ultimately couldn't stop the Dallas Mavericks' offense.

But just then, the whistle blew, which made Corey Maggette panic. Was the referee going to call a foul on him? He hadn't committed a foul at all!

Just as Corey Maggette was lost in thought, the referee signaled that the shot was invalid.

It turns out that the Dallas Mavericks' shot clock had already expired before Van Exel took the shot.

When the Dallas Mavericks missed their shot, the fans erupted in a deafening roar of cheers.

At the same time, the big screen began to replay the slow-motion replay of Van Exel's recent move.

As expected, the call was correct; the shot clock had already expired before Van Exel could even shoot.

The dramatic turn of events sent the Clippers players into a frenzy, as they executed a perfect defensive play.

The score remains 85-96.

There are 36 seconds left in the third quarter.

Seeing the Clippers gaining momentum, Nelson immediately called a timeout to disrupt Clippers offensive rhythm.

In the Clippers' rest area, Alvin Gentry praised the players' performance, especially Li Chen.

Shortly after, the timeout ended, and the two teams resumed the game.

Elton Brand throws the ball in from the frontcourt. Although the Mavericks' timeout disrupted the Clippers' offensive rhythm, it also saved the Clippers some offensive time.

After all, there is a significant time difference between serving from the baseline and serving from the sideline in the frontcourt.

Li Chen kept running back and forth to shake off Van Exel's entanglement, but despite his short stature, Van Exel was very agile, and Li Chen was unable to get rid of him for a while.

Meanwhile, other Clippers players were constantly changing positions, creating space for the Dallas Mavericks players and giving Li Chen opportunities to receive the ball.

Just then, Li Chen finally made a successful run back to the basket. He raised his right arm high, signaling Elton Brand to pass the ball to him.

Elton Brand's eyes lit up, and he quickly passed the ball.

Li Chen successfully caught the pass from Elton Brand.

Just then, Van Exel, like a persistent plaster, stuck to him again.

Li Chen held the ball with his back to the goal to prevent the opponent from stealing it.

Just then, Nash's eyes lit up; he realized this was a great opportunity to steal the ball.

Then he suddenly lunged at Li Chen.

Li Chen caught a glimpse of a figure rushing towards him out of the corner of his eye. He immediately realized that Nash was going to steal the ball, but Li Chen was not about to give up.

At the same time, Nash's right hand shot out like lightning, slapping towards the basketball.

Having already prepared, Li Chen quickly changed position, tightened his grip on the ball, and protected it with his arm.

Just then, Van Exel also keenly sensed that this was a good opportunity.

Just as Li Chen dodged Nash's steal, Vanxel's steal came crashing down on Li Chen like a tidal wave.

Knowing that Li Chen had extremely fast reflexes, he threw the basketball towards the floor in front of the gap between the two players in the blink of an eye.

Then, using his agility and flexibility, he quickly squeezed between the two.

As Li Chen squeezed past the two players, he dribbled and broke through in one fluid motion.

But Nash and Van Eisexel did not give up. Like two dutiful bodyguards, they stayed close to Li Chen, trying to find an opportunity to steal the ball.

Li Chen sensed their relentless pursuit and knew he continued to face the danger of being dispossessed.

However, he remained calm. He knew he couldn't panic and needed to pass the ball out as quickly as possible.

Because LaFrentz was already rushing towards him under the basket, he was struggling to cope with the double-team. If another person were added, the attack would definitely fail.

Now you only have two options: pass the ball or shoot right now, whether it goes in or not depends on luck.

However, without the help of Miracle Shot, gambling on luck like this is practically suicide.

Therefore, he now only has one option: to pass the ball, and he already has a target for that pass.

Just then, Odom, who was near the three-point line, shouted, "Chen, over here!"

Upon hearing Odom's reminder, he immediately made a pass-ready motion.

Nash realized Li Chen's intention and quickly ran towards Odom, trying to interfere with the pass.

At that very moment, as if telepathically connected with Nash, Van Exel once again attempted a steal, forcing Li Chen to pass the ball.

This was an open scheme, designed to force Li Chen to pass the ball. But...

"Forcing me?" A slight smile curved Li Chen's lips.

At that moment, Li Chen suddenly made a choice... to shoot?

At the same time, LaFrentz leaped high, attempting to block the shot.

But just then, a figure leaped high into the air, grabbed the basketball, and slammed it into the hoop.

An alley-oop, this is an alley-oop between Michael Olowokandi and Li Chen.

It turns out that Li Chen's initial target was Michael Olowokandi.

Odom's play could be considered accidental, but it was also the finishing touch; he successfully drew the Dallas Mavericks' attention, making the attack even more perfect.

With the score at 87-96, the Clippers will have achieved their goal if they can defend against the Dallas Mavericks' attack this time.

At the same time, Nash shook his head helplessly. He was really disappointed that the two of them failed to steal the ball in one attempt after another, which made him feel somewhat helpless.