The Nets Were Crushed (A 6,000-Character Chapter)

At this moment, Li Chen's random S-rank Skill for this match was once again revealed.

Li Chen was somewhat surprised that he had randomly been selected as the [Steal Master].

This person's skill appeared once, but the Clippers lost that game, so they never acquired the skill.

[Steal Master: Has a 50% chance of anticipating the opponent's passing lane, increasing steal chance by 30%.]

That's more like revenge.

He then began equipping skills, with the new skill [Unrestrained] being a must-have.

He was eager to see how much the [Unrestrained] passive buff, "Stimulant," would benefit his teammates.

Secondly, [Assist Master] and [Miracle Shot] are also essential.

The [Pull-up Jumper] skill is also a must-have. Although this skill consumes more stamina, it can help keep the score close in crucial moments.

In the end, Li Chen chose [Eagle Eye].

In this game, he will be competing against Kidd, one of the greatest Point Guard in NBA history. He must completely overwhelm his opponent, so the "Eagle Eye" skill is indispensable.

Meanwhile, Karl Malone looked rather grim. He had thought he would easily succeed in the jump ball, but he never expected things to turn out this way.

At this moment, Li Chen patted Malone on the shoulder, signaling him not to worry about it.

But Malone felt even worse than before, and he made up his mind to teach the New Jersey Nets a lesson.

The Nets on offense.

Kidd dribbles the ball forward.

Li Chen had heard of Kidd's name before; he was the second superstar Point Guard he had encountered since entering the NBA. Kidd had a domineering nickname. "The Engine."

As for why he has the nickname "Engine," it's based on two reasons.

First, his nickname "Engine" reflects his boundless energy, which is evident in his fighting spirit during games.

Secondly, he is also the engine of the team's offense. He can drive the rhythm of his teammates, so gradually everyone likes to call him the engine.

Throughout his career, he was incredibly versatile, on par with Westbrook later on, and he made even greater contributions to his team.

He tends to prioritize helping the team score overall, and rarely makes reckless or impulsive moves.

Kidd began his NBA career on June 29, 1994, when he was selected second overall in the first round of the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks.

In his first year in the All-Star Rookie Challenge, he achieved an outstanding average of 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game.

He subsequently played for several teams. Kidd is considered one of the greatest Point Guard in NBA history, possessing exceptional athleticism.

He possesses 360-degree passing vision, unparalleled court awareness, and unmatched fast break organization skills. He can be considered a well-rounded team leader with both offensive and defensive prowess. His only weakness is that he doesn't like to shoot, earning him the nickname "Kidd Doesn't Shoot."

But with his exceptional skills, he left behind perfect statistics for various teams he played for.

He officially announced his retirement on June 4, 2013, thus ending his 19-year professional career.

Li Chen reviewed his past life's assessment of Kidd in his mind, and a smile curved his lips. "Then let's see who has the superior skills in this match."

Kidd looked at Li Chen, thinking that as long as they could defeat the Clippers led by this Eastern Kid, their Nets could prove the value of their championship.

Just then, Kidd shook off the defensive black hole Korver and raised his hand to ask for the ball.

But just as Kidd passed the ball, Li Chen, who had been observing Kidd's movements, activated his [Steal Master] skill, and keenly sensed the path of the pass.

As Kidd struck the ball, Li Chen quickly turned and sped toward the passing lane.

His gaze was like that of an eagle, and the image of the basketball constantly flying was reflected in his dark, bright pupils.

Kidd habitually passed the ball accurately, but he didn't expect Li Chen's interception ability to be so amazing.

Just as the pass was about to reach Kidd' hands, Li Chen stretched out his strong arm and accurately sliced the basketball away.

At that moment, Kidd only felt a gust of wind pass in front of him.

The entire stadium fell silent, and all the fans stared wide-eyed, unable to believe their eyes.

Immediately afterwards, cheers erupted from their mouths.

Li Chen successfully intercepted Kidd's pass, revealing his menacing fangs from the start of the game.

Kidd stood frozen in place, his mind filled with shock.

He thought this pass would create a scoring opportunity, but Li Chen ruthlessly intercepted it.

This situation was beyond his expectations, leaving him with a slight sense of frustration.

But this feeling was fleeting, and he immediately rushed towards Li Chen, who was launching a rapid counterattack.

Li Chen was still savoring the wonderful feeling of seeing through the passing lanes. It was an amazing feeling, as if his eyes could see through everything.

With his thoughts racing, he focused on continuing his forward charge, intending to warm up the crowd with a dunk.

Meanwhile, the Clippers fans continued to applaud and cheer, expressing their highest praise for Li Chen's steal.

At this moment, Li Chen became the sole focus of attention on the field, and the fans were eagerly anticipating his next performance.

Kidd fought hard to catch up with Li Chen, but he was very conflicted, unsure whether he should foul to prevent Li Chen from scoring.

Kidd felt a powerful urge coursing through his body.

Suddenly, he raised his arm, trying to grab Li Chen's arm and prevent him from running unimpeded toward the basket.

However, Kidd pondered the consequences of this decision.

He knew that if he committed a foul and the referee blew the whistle, it would be a flagrant foul, or even a technical foul, and the consequences of a flagrant foul were obvious. Not only would he have to inbound the ball twice, but he would also lose possession to the Clippers.

He also had to consider that there were already doubts about the value of their New Jersey Nets championship.

If he uses such methods to stop the Clippers from scoring now, those people will only question them even more.

However, on the other hand, allowing the Clippers to take the lead so easily would be detrimental to the Nets in the following games.

At this moment, Kidd was like a crossroads, facing a crucial decision: risk a foul or let this opportunity pass.

After much deliberation, he chose to resist the temptation to commit a foul.

He believes that only by achieving victory in a fair and pure manner can one truly gain recognition and dignity.

Kidd decisively put aside his inner struggle and chose to control his emotions.

Just then, Li Chen leaped high into the air and slammed the basketball into the hoop.

Meanwhile, the basketball hoop kept shaking, as if it might collapse at any moment.

2-0, Li Chen gets the first blood.

At this moment, Kidd slowly lowered his arm. At that moment, Kidd was somewhat relieved that he hadn't committed a foul.

Because Li Chen's dunking power was so strong, he had a feeling that even if he fouled, he might not be able to stop him from dunking.

He had a slight doubt: would the Eastern Kid take him along for a dunk?

Just then, the fans' cheers rose even higher. The opening dunk got them all fired up.

New Jersey Nets offense.

Kidd was extra careful when passing the ball this time, afraid that Li Chen would steal it again.

Kidd truly deserves his reputation as Point Guard in NBA history; his passing is indeed exceptional, consistently delivering the ball to open teammates.

Swish! Jefferson's jump shot went in.

The score is 2-2.

Li Chen dribbles past his opponent.

Kidd stuck to Li Chen like a leech.

Just then, the basketball whizzed past Kidd's legs.

The next moment, the basketball appeared above the Malone's head.

Malone leaped high into the air and completed the alleyway relay.

After landing, Karl Malone roared to the sky. At that moment, he felt like he had returned to his peak. Even if Jordan were in front of him, he could still beat him.

At that moment, the fans had no idea how the ball was passed out; it was too fast.

"Chen's technique is amazing!" Zhang Weiping exclaimed excitedly.

"Indeed, that pass was quite mysterious; nobody even noticed how he passed the ball. Let's take a look at the slow-motion replay to see how Chen passed the ball to Karl Malone."

In slow motion, Li Chen caught the ball between his legs, then spun around, passing it to Kidd before lobbing it up without stopping.

The basketball, as if equipped with satellite positioning, flew to the Karl Malone.

This series of movements was fluid and seamless, performed in one go, if it weren't for the slow-motion replay.

Li Chen seemed to have Magic moved the basketball to the top of Karl Malone's head.

Meanwhile, the Staples Center erupted in cheers once again, amazed by Li Chen's pass.

With a score of 4-2, the Clippers demonstrated their strength.

Kidd's reputation for being "360 degrees without blind spots" is no exaggeration.

He then noticed that Kenyon Martin was in open space, and he decisively passed the ball out.

Kenyon Martin received the ball and launched a powerful two-handed dunk.

Just then, Karl Malone rushed over, leaped high into the air, and with his large, fan-like hand, slapped Kenyon Martin, ball and all, to the ground.

Then Malone roared to the sky, releasing his uncontrollable excitement.

Seeing this, Li Chen's lips twitched. Brutal, utterly brutal.

This... this is the effect of doping? It seems a bit too effective.

However, he soon realized that this must be related to Karl Malone's own strength.

Time was ticking away in the first quarter.

Li Chen's pass shocked Kidd.

He is able to pass the ball accurately to his teammates, creating scoring opportunities for them.

He has a broad vision and can quickly spot defensive weaknesses in the opponent's game, and find the best attacking angle through accurate passing.

Every time he passed the ball, his teammates' attacks became smoother, and each pass seemed to have a magical power, exciting not only the fans but also his teammates, who consistently delivered outstanding performances.

Li Chen's performance really shocked Kidd.

At this moment, he compared himself to Li Chen. As a leader, he couldn't excite his teammates; as a team organizer, he couldn't deliver the smooth, flowing passes that Li Chen did.

He smiled bitterly to himself; he really couldn't compare.

Besides his excellent passing skills, Li Chen's Shooting Ability is also not to be underestimated.

His shooting motion is smooth and precise; whether shooting from close range or long range, he can easily put the ball into the basket.

He is also adept at using his skills to create shooting opportunities for his teammates.

Li Chen's presence gave the Clippers a soul, Clippers players cooperated with him more actively, forming a close rapport.

His addition has dramatically improved the Clippers' overall strength.

Only then did he understand why the media had said they were champions who had been picked up off the street.

At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Nets 39-15 by 24 points.

Of those 39 points, Karl Malone scored 19.

It's worth mentioning that Li Chen discovered a phenomenon: teammates with strong skills are more likely to trigger doping. Malone triggered it twice, while other players did not trigger the "doping" buff.

At the same time, he also discovered that "doping" has a minor side effect, or rather, it can't be called a side effect, but rather a normal physical conclusion.

That is, doping has a particularly high physical demand, and Karl Malone was already a bit tired after just one quarter of the game.

In a domestic live streaming room.

"Old Malone's dominance today was too strong. Even O'Neal would have to give way to him today," Sun Zhengping remarked.

"This is all thanks to Chen. If he hadn't been drawing away the Nets' players, Malone wouldn't have been able to perform like this."

Sun Zhengping sighed helplessly, thinking to himself, "That's based on their own abilities. It's not right to force their personal performance onto Chen like this!"

Lost in thought, Sun Zhengping changed the subject, saying, "Let's look at the statistics for both teams in this match."

After one quarter, the New Jersey Nets had 15 points, with Collison leading the scoring with 6 points in the first quarter.

"For the Clippers, 39 points. Karl Malone had a phenomenal performance today, scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks in the first quarter alone. These stats are practically those of Malone at his peak."

"Korver, 3 points."

Da Zhi, 4 points

Corey Maggette 3 points.

Chen, 10 points, 10 assists, 3 steals.

"Haha! Chen got a double-double in the first quarter! He played exceptionally well today, especially his passing; he's improved since he was on the National Team."

Zhang Weiping nodded, then said excitedly, "Now, I have a sense of urgency. I desperately want to see Chen's performance at the Athens Olympics next year, especially if he can defeat the USA Team." As he spoke...

Zhang Weiping was lost in anticipation.

"Yes! I'm sure we and all the fans hope that day will come sooner," Sun Zhengping said expectantly.

But in his heart, he was thinking, how could his teammates on the National Team possibly compare to his teammates on an NBA team?

A short while later, after the start of the second quarter, Li Chen felt he should pass the ball to Wang Zhizhi more often, so that his fellow townsman could also experience the effects of "doping".

So, thanks to Li Chen's efforts, Wang Zhizhi unleashed his full power in the fifth minute of the second quarter, effortlessly executing dunks, shots, blocks, and steals. In that one minute, he was an all-around warrior.

The Nets, who had just regained some confidence, were stunned once again.

Finally, with one minute remaining in the second quarter, Korver also triggered the "doping" buff.

He hit three consecutive three-pointers, including a 3+1 play, which completely demoralized the Nets, leaving them questioning their existence.

It's worth mentioning that Korver took a super long three-pointer from the logo area. After shooting, he got so excited that he shamelessly told Li Chen, "Boss, give me the ball, I'm confident I can make it."

Li Chen's lips twitched. He thought to himself, "Damn it, you're just a one-minute man, what are you so smug about!"

Also, Korver had just entered the NBA, and his stamina was obviously not up to par. After the effects of the doping wore off, he was a little unsteady on his feet, as if he had been partying all night in a nightclub. His steps were unsteady, like he was walking on cotton.

Fortunately, the first half was over, giving him ample rest time.

At halftime, the Clippers led the New Jersey Nets by a whopping 40 points, 75-35.

At the same time, as the first half ended and the players walked towards the player tunnel, enthusiastic applause rang out in the Staples Center, acknowledging the performance of the Clippers and Li Chen in the first half.

At this moment, Li Chen suddenly had a brilliant idea and gave the fans a thumbs up, meaning that they were the best, which caused the fans to cheer.

After the first half ended, the New Jersey Nets players sat blankly in the locker room, silent.

Lawrence Frank was stunned; the Clippers were too ruthless.

Dolan looked at Li Chen and liked him more and more. He even felt an eagerness to play with him. He was an all-around player. With him, the New York Knicks would definitely rise to prominence.

At that moment, he cursed Donald Sterling's luck inwardly. What a waste of such good fortune!

Once the third quarter began, the New Jersey Nets, knowing they were doomed to lose, started playing with renewed vigor.

Kidd inspired his teammates, encouraging them not to give up.

On the court, every Nets gave their all, fighting tooth and nail to defend their opponents and create rebounds and scoring opportunities.

Jefferson showcased his offensive prowess, hitting several difficult shots in a row and steadily narrowing the score gap.

Meanwhile, Collins and Kenyon Martin actively rebounded under the basket, protecting the rim.

Moreover, the Nets' bench players also displayed amazing abilities.

Their consecutive crucial three-pointers caused the Clippers a lot of trouble.

As time ticked by, the Nets gradually narrowed the score gap, at one point reducing it to within 20 points.

However, Li Chen shattered their extremely slim hopes with three three-pointers.

That man was like a god in the heavens, controlling their lives and deaths. Now that he's done playing, their beautiful dreams have shattered.

Nets coach Frank knew they had no hope and that continuing to fight was futile, so at the start of the fourth quarter, he decisively substituted his key players off the court.

The Clippers ultimately defeated the New Jersey Nets 120-88.

After the game, the Clippers' home fans spontaneously applauded.

The Clippers' performance today gave them hope.

In a domestic live streaming room.

"The Clippers' performance in this game was nothing short of perfect. Although it was just a regular season game, we could feel the strength of this Clippers."

Zhang Weiping nodded and said, "I believe that with Chen leading the Clippers, this year's championship should be no problem."

Sun Zhengping thought to himself, "This old Zhang is really something, as if none of the other players matter because Li Chen is here."

After internally criticizing the match, he changed the subject, saying, "Let's take a look at the players' stats for both sides."

In this game, New Jersey Nets' Kidd played 35 minutes, scoring a team-high 22 points, along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

Kidd played 34 minutes, scoring 18 points, dishing out 10 assists, and making 2 steals.

On the Clippers' side...

Karl Malone played 32 minutes, shooting 13-for-20, scoring 35 points, 1 assist, 15 rebounds, 8 blocks, and shooting 9-for-12 from the free-throw line.

Korver played 30 minutes, scoring 20 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 6-of-7 from three-point range and 2-of-3 from the free-throw line.

Wang Zhizhi played 30 minutes, shooting 7-for-10, scoring 18 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, blocking 3 shots, making 2 steals, and shooting 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.

"Da Zhi played well today too," Sun Zhengping remarked.

Corey Maggette had 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals, and 2-for-2 from the field, shooting 7-for-12 from the field.

Li Chen played 36 minutes, shooting 9-for-15, scoring 24 points, 20 assists, 6 rebounds, 8 steals, and 3 blocks, including 4-for-5 from three-point range and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.

"Chen's score was lower than Karl Malone's in this game, but his 20 assists proved everything. Almost all of the team's passes came from Chen."

Hopefully, Chen and Da Zhi can win the championship this season, which would be the first time that Chinese players have proven themselves in the NBA.

Meanwhile, as Li Chen and Clippers players walked towards the locker room, a female reporter hurried over.

A moment later, "Mr. Li, this is Cassidy Habers, an ESPN reporter. Would you be willing to give us an interview?"

"No, I hate interviews," Li Chen thought to himself.

However, she smiled faintly and said, "It is my honor to be interviewed by the beautiful Ms. Cassidy."

Cassidy smiled faintly at the praise, but she didn't forget her mission.

"Li Chen, you played really well today. What do you think of Karl Malone's performance today?"

"He played exceptionally well; I felt like I was witnessing his peak performance."

At the same time, I was thinking to myself that after the two doping incidents, his stamina wasn't what it used to be, which made me afraid to keep passing the ball to him, because I was worried that he would get worn out.

Cassidy Habers then asked, "Are you confident of making it to the NBA Finals this year?"

"Of course, I am full of confidence," Li Chen said firmly.

Cassidy Habers added, "But this year the Lakers have a Big Three, and they've won 13 straight games. Can the Clippers really beat the powerful Lakers?"

Li Chen didn't take it seriously. If F4 couldn't do it, what chance did the Big Three have?

However, she still smiled and said, "Ms. Cassidy, you saw Carl's performance today. He has the ability to hold his own against O'Neal, so we have a real chance to beat the Lakers."

Cassidy Harbers asked, "So, how confident are the Clippers in beating the Lakers?"

"Of course it's 100%! After all, I'm a man with cheat codes!" Li Chen thought to himself.

Li Chen pretended to ponder for a moment before saying, "We are at least 50% confident."

Cassidy Harbers smiled and said, "I wish the Clippers the best of luck in defeating the powerful Lakers."

"Thank you!" Li Chen said with a smile.

Cassidy Habers nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Li Chen, for accepting our interview."

"It's my honor," Li Chen said politely.

A moment later, Li Chen watched Cassidy Habers's figure disappear, and then produced a small slip of paper with a string of numbers on it.

Li Chen blinked. Was this some kind of hint? He wondered silently.

Li Chen was about to throw it away, but after thinking about it, she put it away, since she was a reporter and might need it in the future.