The Mavericks' Final Possession

Van Exel stepped to the free-throw line. Although he's known for his clutch performances, he couldn't help but feel nervous at this moment.

The referee blew his whistle, signaling for the ball to be tossed to Van Exel. He let out a long breath, then lifted the ball and shot it.

Thud! The basketball bounced off the rim and went out of bounds.

The basketball flew towards Odom and Nowitzki.

Li Chen could only pray that Odom would perform well.

At the same time, Odom and Nowitzki jumped, and theoretically Odom had a higher probability of getting the rebound.

But the fact is, Nowitzki grabbed the rebound.

After receiving the ball, Nowitzki did not choose to shoot, but instead passed it to Nash, who was defending on the perimeter.

Because he wasn't confident he could score while being double-teamed by Li Chen and Odom.

Most importantly, he wanted to win, not draw.

At the same time, Li Chen's eyes were sharp as knives. He seemed to be a prophet, as if he already knew that Nowitzki would choose to pass the ball. So he moved towards Nash's direction first.

As for why Li Chen knew Nowitzki's choice, it's because when Li Chen taught Nowitzki the Golden Rooster Independence, he knew that Nowitzki was also a person who was very persistent in winning.

They can be considered the same type of person, so Li Chen was certain that Nowitzki would choose to pass the ball to his teammate for a three-pointer.

As Nash leaped high, intending to push the basketball out of his hand, another figure leaped high into the air.

Li Chen stretched out his arms, his large hand like that of a giant, blocking Nash's view. The hand, like that of a god, made Nash feel powerless.

In a flash, Nash's eyes suddenly lit up with a desire for victory. He straightened his back and leaned back forcefully.

However, to Nash's astonishment, the figure before him seemed to be frozen in mid-air.

This... how is this possible? The hang time...

Just then, a "snap" sound rang out.

This was the deafening sound of the ball colliding with his hand, a sound that resonated like thunder in Nash's ears.

As the sound echoed, time seemed to stretch out.

The image slowly came to a standstill, like a masterpiece by a master painter.

Every key moment is slowed down, allowing fans to focus and appreciate every nuance and rapid change.

The moment the ball made contact with Li Chen's palm, a powerful force erupted.

Every muscle seemed to be working at top speed, showcasing his perfect body coordination and the ultimate release of power.

The basketball bounced off his palm, tracing a beautiful arc in the air before flying into the stands.

In the TNT broadcast room.

"My God! Is this kid really from the East? I have my doubts. His hang time is incredible. Even Nash's desperate fadeaway jumper couldn't avoid his block."

Kenny Smith nodded vigorously, feeling a sense of unreality himself.

"Let's look at the slow motion. Look, he really froze in mid-air for a moment! Oh! I have to admit that block was perfect."

"Kenny, I bet this kid's hang time is more than 0.90 seconds."

"Haha! I won't argue with you about that."

On the field.

Nelson called another timeout and began planning the final attack.

At the same time, the Clippers players rushed towards Li Chen.

"Chen, that was a fantastic block!"

The players started talking all at once.

Li Chen remained calm. "Don't be careless, the Mavericks won't give up."

Li Chen's reminder made the Clippers players nod solemnly; they didn't want all their hard work to go to waste in the end.

Shortly after, the timeout ended, and both teams entered the field together.

Nelson substituted Galarbel with LaFrentz, a center with three-point shooting ability.

Nash throws the ball inbounds.

Li Chen was multitasking, wondering who would be the final savior for the Mavericks.

He recalled the Mavericks' three-point shooting percentage in this game.

Nowitzki made 3 of 4 shots, with a 75% three-point shooting percentage; this is the best way to judge him.

But Nelson couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

Nash was inbounding the ball; he couldn't take the final shot.

Finley made 2 of 3 three-point attempts, a success rate of over 60%, and he is very likely to take the final shot.

Van Exel made 4 of 7 shots, is also very likely to take the final shot.

In a flash, Li Chen decided to continue Van Exel.

As for Nowitzki being double-teamed, that's unlikely.

As for the fact that LaFrentz Nelson didn't let him play today, it proves that he wasn't in good form.

Meanwhile, seeing Nash double-teamed and with no chance, Nash 'Nowitzki eyes flickered. Just as Coach Nelson had predicted, they were indeed leaving LaFrentz open.

Lost in thought, Nash passed the basketball to LaFrentz, who had a wide-open shot.

Just as Nash passed the ball, Li Chen suddenly woke up. He suddenly remembered that Nelson's nickname was "Mad Scientist," and that the old guy was known for not playing by the rules.

At this point, his sudden substitution of LaFrentz seemed like a precaution, but the Mavericks have many three-point shooting options, so bringing in LaFrentz was somewhat redundant.

In a flash, Li Chen charged toward the undefended LaFrentz.

Just as LaFrentz jumped, Li Chen jumped at the same time, but Li Chen was a step too late and failed to block the shot.

However, Li Chen's middle finger still grazed the basketball slightly.

The instant after landing, Li Chen turned to look at the basketball that was still flying through the air.

At this moment, Li Chen's heart was pounding faster and faster, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists. He couldn't control the tension and trepidation in his heart.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still. Li Chen's mind was filled with flashbacks of past matches, every moment reappearing before his eyes.

He recalled the efforts and training he had put in, and he wanted to prove his strength.

In that instant, his thoughts raced through his mind like lightning, fueling his even stronger desire for victory.

Was he unwilling to accept it? Of course he was unwilling; he was truly unwilling to lose like this.

If only he had seen through Nelson's cunning sooner! He regretted it; he hated himself.

At the same time, the moment Nelson saw Li Chen suddenly rush towards LaFrentz, he stood up abruptly, his bright old eyes filled with disbelief.

Yes, he really couldn't believe it. Li Chen had actually seen through his tactics. How could he possibly believe it!

Just then, the basketball reached its end and flew towards the basket.

Thud! The basketball hit the rim of the hoop and bounced away.

At this moment, Li Chen as if he had come from hell to heaven, and a relieved smile appeared on his lips.

However, the next moment, Li Chen's smile froze on his face.

Just then, Nowitzki leaped high and made the putback.

Just then, the countdown to the end of the game and Nowitzki's shot occurred almost simultaneously.

Therefore, even the referee and his two assistants were unsure whether the goal was valid.

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