The Spurs Were Driven to the Brink

Li Chen stood at the free-throw line, and swish! His free throw was as steady as ever, the basketball swishing through the net.

The Clippers have taken a 66-65 lead over the Spurs.

In the Clippers' bench, Alvin Gentry pumped his fist and then looked at the Spurs' Popovich.

"Greg, the Clippers won this game," Alvin Gentry thought smugly.

The shift from offense to defense.

Parker dribbles the ball up the court.

At this moment, Duncan proactively raised his hand to ask for the ball, because this was the task assigned to him by the coach.

He must keep the score close and wear down Li Chen.

Swish, the 45-degree bank shot is still unstoppable.

66 to 67.

However, Li Chen was equally impressive, maintaining his accurate shooting.

Thus, the Clippers led the Spurs 85-80 at the end of the third quarter.

Meanwhile, Popovich's strategy was correct; Li Chen was indeed very, very tired.

The Spurs could have easily defeated the Clippers with this strategy, but the other Clippers players took over the burden from Li Chen.

The fourth quarter ended with a score of 25-25.

The Clippers narrowly defeated the Spurs 11-105 in the end.

The series is now tied 2-2 with the Spurs.

In this game, Duncan played 47 minutes, shooting 18-for-24, scoring 41 points, grabbing 20 rebounds, dishing out 7 assists, blocking 4 shots, and making 5 of 7 free throws.

Duncan delivered a dominant performance, but the Clippers still managed to defeat them.

Parker played 44 minutes, shooting 9-for-22, scoring 25 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists, including 1-for-5 from three-point range and 6-for-8 from the free-throw line.

Ginobili played 32 minutes, shooting 8-for-12 for 21 points, including 3-for-5 from three-point range and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.

For the Clippers, Elton Brand played 35 minutes, shooting 7-for-19, scoring 20 points, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds, including 3-for-9 from three-point range and 3-for-5 from the free-throw line.

Wang Zhizhi played 33 minutes, shooting 8-for-18, scoring 20 points and dishing out 2 assists, including 3-for-5 from three-point range and 1-for-2 from the free-throw line.

Elton Brand and Odom were primarily defending Duncan and didn't contribute much offensively.

Li Chen played 46 minutes, shooting 18-for-25, scoring 49 points, 13 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 3 steals. He made 8 of 10 three-pointers and 7 of 8 free throws.

In a domestic live streaming room.

Sun Zhengping said, "Chen's performance is in no way inferior to Duncan's. I really look forward to his performance in this year's Asian Cup."

Zhang Weiping confidently stated, "I can assure you, the Asian Cup will be a game-changer."

Hearing this, Sun Zhengping also felt a sense of anticipation. After all, Li Chen could score 49 points in the Western Conference Finals, so against Asian teams... Coach Zhang's words were spot on.

In a villa somewhere in Salt Lake City.

Karl Malone sat blankly on the sofa, silently thinking, "At this rate, won't this kid win the championship this year?"

Because the Spurs simply don't have a player who can defend Li Chen. As for the Nets, Malone isn't optimistic about them.

He now feels that going to the Clippers is somewhat unnecessary.

Given Li Chen's current performance, the Clippers.

When New York Knicks owner Dolan saw Li Chen's performance, his eyes lit up. This Eastern Kid was too strong; he single-handedly defeated the Spurs. Wasn't this exactly the kind of player the Knicks wanted?

If we could get this Eastern Kid onto the Knicks...

Thinking of this, Boss Dolan grinned widely.

So he picked up the phone and dialed Donald Sterling's number.

Meanwhile, Donald Sterling so happy he couldn't stop smiling.

Just then, his phone rang. He checked the number and saw it was Dolan, who was also a team owner. He was a little surprised. Why would Dolan call him? They weren't even that close!

So, the call was connected.

Meanwhile, Elgin Baylor wisely left, knowing that his boss was flirting with that woman again.

A moment later, Dolan explained his purpose.

"No, no, no! James, Li Chen is not for sale by the Clippers."

Donald Sterling isn't stupid; he still wants to freeload off Li Chen for two years.

Dolan sneered; he refused to believe he couldn't handle that miser Donald Sterling.

So he said, "Donald, name your terms, I only want Li Chen."

Donald Sterling was somewhat surprised to hear this, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "I'm sorry, James."

A moment later, Dolan hung up the phone.

"Fuck!" Dolan cursed, then slammed the phone to the ground.

He never expected that Donald Sterling, that miser, would be so persistent.

Hmph! I won't give up.

After attending the post-match press conference, Li Chen drove home to sleep.

The next day, Li Chen became the focus of attention again, having almost single-handedly dominated the Spurs in the first three quarters.

No one could stop his shot; his dominance was comparable to that of a modern-day Jordan.

Meanwhile, Jordan was secretly delighted, thinking, "Hmph! You bunch of bastards, always saying I have bad judgment."

Jordan's slap in the face was incredibly satisfying.

In a particularly good mood, he even gambled in Las Vegas and won $5 million. Boss Joe almost cried; he finally saw a return on his investment.

On May 28th, Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, a pivotal game.

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-91.

As expected, the Spurs failed to find a way to contain Li Chen in this game.

Li Chen continued his performance from the previous four games, excelling not only on the offensive end but also demonstrating formidable strength on the defensive end.

In this match, Li Chen randomly received the S-rank Skill "Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier".

In the first quarter, the Spurs led the Clippers 30-25, but this did not dampen the confidence of Li Chen and the Clippers players.

They quickly adjusted their tactics and retaliated with an even better performance.

In the second quarter, the Clippers' offense stalled once again.

Li Chen once again demonstrated his individual ability, leading his team to a 24-28 victory, keeping the score in single digits and stabilizing the game.

In the third quarter, the Spurs attempted a fierce attack, hoping to crush the Clippers in one fell swoop, because they knew the Clippers would be strong in the fourth quarter.

However, Li Chen and Odom's double-teaming of Duncan proved effective in the third quarter.

The weakening of the S-rank Skill [Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier] has been effective frequently, and Duncan's offensive efficiency has dropped significantly.

In the final minute, led by Li Chen, the Clippers launched a counterattack and ultimately reversed the score to 27-23.

Entering the final quarter, the Clippers tightened their defense.

His defense not only left the Spurs helpless, but he also secured numerous crucial steals and defensive rebounds during fast breaks.

Most importantly, Li Chen and Odom successfully contained the performance of Spurs' star player Duncan.

Thanks to Li Chen's all-around performance, the Clippers ultimately finished the fourth quarter with a 29-10 lead.

Li Chen's outstanding performance left a deep impression.

He not only scores consistently on offense, but also plays a crucial role on defense.

His all-around performance made him the team's leading scorer and defensive anchor.

Li Chen's demonstrated ability gave the Clippers players confidence and the information to defeat any opponent.

In this game, Duncan played 44 minutes, shooting 9-for-30, scoring 23 points and dishing out 6 assists, including 0-for-1 from three-point range and 5-for-12 from the free-throw line.

Duncan's performance in the first half was promising, but the second half was a different story. Duncan seemed to be struggling to keep up with the defense and even started trying to shoot three-pointers.

4000 words today, will make up for it tomorrow.