The Third Overtime (1)

In the TNT broadcast room.

"Let's see if Nowitzki's putback was a valid basket."

"Kenny, I actually hope this shot is valid."

Kenny Smith looked at Barkley and said, "That's what I think too."

The two then exchanged a smile.

Then the screen showed Nowitzki's final putback, and in slow motion, it could be seen that Nowitzki released the basketball with 0.1 seconds left on the clock.

"That was a good shot," Kenny Smith concluded.

"All I can say is that the Clippers' ball handling is really terrible," Barkley said gleefully.

At this point, Kenny Smith added, "The other highly anticipated game between the defending champion Lakers and the Spurs has concluded."

What was the result?

"In the end, the Spurs, led by Duncan, secured the victory."

"As expected, the fourth title won't be easy to obtain."

Kenny Smith nodded in agreement and then began to commentate on the Lakers vs. Spurs game.

(First quarter begins) The Lakers took possession of the ball at the start of the game, knowing the importance of this match.

Kobe, in particular, was more aggressive than anyone else in this game, with a highly aggressive offense, but the Spurs' defense was also very tight!

At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers still lost the first quarter 25-29.

In the second quarter, Phil Jackson made tactical adjustments, which worked well. The two sides traded baskets, locked in a fierce battle, with neither side willing to back down.

Although O'Neal dominated the Lakers' paint, the Spurs' defense remained solid and they were not broken by the Big Diesel.

The two teams were tied 25-25 at the end of the second quarter.

At halftime, the Lakers trailed 50-54, while the Spurs were down by four points.

In the third quarter, the Spurs pulled away again at the start of the quarter thanks to their excellent teamwork! Their offensive organization and free throw shooting percentage were outstanding, and at the same time, they put a lot of pressure on the Lakers on the defensive end.

Kobe was being closely watched by his opponents.

The Spurs knew very well that to beat the Lakers, they had to contain this superstar! Bowen's defense was very effective, successfully limiting Kobe to some extent (perhaps Kobe was wearing a blacksmith vest), preventing him from having an outstanding performance.

The Lakers' OK Combination was somewhat contained, and the Lakers' role players were collectively invisible, leading to a large deficit for the Lakers.

The final quarter has begun! The Lakers are going all out, desperately hoping to turn the tide. Lakers also eager to make a difference and create an opportunity for a comeback.

Although Kobe had an outstanding fourth quarter, scoring 20 points, Duncan of the Spurs was equally Kobe. In the end, the Lakers failed to turn the game around and lost 110-99.

In this game, O'Neal played 38 minutes, shooting 13-for-21, scoring 31 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out three assists.

Kobe played 43 minutes, shooting 19-for-29, scoring 40 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. He made 1 of 3 free throws.

Duncan played 42 minutes for the Spurs, shooting 16-for-25, scoring 37 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists.

For the Spurs, their second-leading scorer, Parker, played 40 minutes, shooting 9-for-19, for 27 points, 1 rebound, and 5 assists.

The Lakers' O'Neal and Kobe Bryant combined for 71 points, while the Lakers' role players only managed 28 points.

Duncan and Parker combined for 54 points, while role players scored 56 points.

Clearly, the Spurs' role players are far superior to those of the Lakers.

After Kenny Smith finished his presentation, Barkley remarked, "I have to admit, the Lakers' role players are a complete scumbag."

Kenny nodded in agreement, then said, "This shows the importance of role players."

"From this perspective, the Clippers are much stronger than the Lakers."

"Oh? Kenny, what do you mean?" Barkley asked.

Kenny Smith explained, "The Clippers have only one core player, and the players all trust him. This Clippers is his team, and Clippers tactics revolve around him. There's no competition for ball possession, which makes the Clippers very harmonious. Just like in the game just now, Li Chen could even play off-ball. The Lakers are different..."

Barkley chuckled slyly, "In short, O'Neal couldn't control Kobe."

Kenny Smith nodded helplessly.

On the court, the Clippers players were all frustrated.

"Shit," Elton Brand cursed.

By this time, Li Chen had recovered from his lapse in composure. He clapped his hands and, with a determined look in his eyes, encouraged his Clippers."

Seeing Li Chen's resolute gaze, the Clippers players couldn't help but feel a sense of trust, as if Li Chen's words were the Truth.

This gave the Clippers players unprecedented confidence.

After a short break, the two teams played overtime.

At this time, Li Chen also received the news that the Lakers had lost to the Spurs, which surprised Li Chen, yet was also understandable. After all, the Lakers had already lost to the Spurs this season.

At that moment, he wondered, is history truly irreversible? Could the Clippers also fall to the Spurs' iron heel?

But this worry vanished in an instant, because he suddenly realized that everything can be reversed; if it can't, then it's because one's strength is insufficient.

Shortly after, overtime officially began.

The Mavericks inbounded the ball first, and Nowitzki set a screen, allowing Nash to drive and score.

101 to 99.

Li Chen dribbled past the Mavericks' defense, then passed the ball to Odom.

Odom easily scored.

101 to 101.

Nash drove to the basket again for a layup, but Li Chen interfered and the ball bounced off the rim.

Under the basket, after a fierce scramble, the basketball was touched out of bounds by Elton Brand.

The Mavericks inbound the ball from the baseline.

A moment later, Van Exel passed the ball to Nowitzki.

Nowitzki Golden Rooster Independence jump shot and scored.

103 to 101.

The Clippers are on offense.

Li Chen cuts inside the basket.

Andre Miller passed the ball to Li Chen.

As soon as Li Chen received the ball, he was double-teamed by Nowitzki, LaFrentz, and Finley.

Li Chen was now cornered under the basket by three defenders, with no angle to shoot or pass.

There is only one outcome awaiting him.

Li Chen gritted his teeth, protecting the ball while looking for an opportunity to draw a foul from the Mavericks.

However, the Mavericks players seemed to know what Li Chen was planning, and they were very restrained, not giving Li Chen a chance to foul at all.

Just when Li Chen was at his wit's end, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and looked at the basketball hoop.

His eyes gleamed with a strange light, and then he suddenly leaped towards the edge of the boundary.

At the same time, he threw the basketball forward from behind the backboard.

The moment the basketball was released, his entire body crashed into the crowd like a bomb.

The Mavericks fans never expected Li Chen to pull such a crazy stunt; they were caught completely off guard.

Meanwhile, Nowitzki and his two companions were also dumbfounded. Could this really work?