The Clippers Swept the Spurs 4-0

The third quarter ended with the Pistons missing their final shot.

With Karl Malone entering the game in the fourth quarter, the Clippers' offensive firepower was significantly boosted.

As a crucial part of the team, he always steps up at critical moments, using his personal abilities to determine the outcome of the game.

Of course, Li Chen plays the role of a ruthless doctor who gives Karl Malone performance-enhancing drugs at crucial moments.

Malone's return is undoubtedly a major positive development for the Clippers.

However, Karl Malone's return does not only signify his personal improvement, but also reflects the contributions of Li Chen and Malone on the court.

They created excellent shooting opportunities for their teammates through outstanding screens and picks.

This was especially evident in the game, Clippers' other players were able to receive the ball and shoot smoothly, thanks in no small part to the excellent teamwork between Li Chen and Malone.

In addition, Wang Zhizhi and Korver also demonstrated excellent three-point shooting ability in the game.

After receiving a doping boost at a crucial moment, their three-pointer put immense pressure on the Pistons.

Wang Zhizhi and Korver, with their accurate shooting, not only helped the Clippers break through the Pistons' Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier defense, but also laid a solid foundation for the team's victory.

Their performance was undoubtedly the highlight of the team, bringing great encouragement and confidence to the team, but no one knows the secret behind it.

It's worth mentioning that Li Chen's breakthroughs consistently triggered the "flopping" skill, putting the Pistons in foul trouble, ultimately resulting in both Wallace players being ejected.

With Pistons defensive linchpin ejected, the Pistons are essentially crippled.

The Clippers ultimately defeated the Pistons 122-102, marking the Clippers' biggest point differential against the Pistons this season.

In this game for the Pistons, Billups played 38 minutes, shooting 7-for-11 from the field, scoring 28 points, dishing out 7 assists, and shooting 2-for-3 from three-point range and 12-for-14 from the free-throw line.

Hamilton played 40 minutes and scored 21 points.

The two Wallace combined for 28 points and 23 rebounds.

Clippers' Karl Malone played 24 minutes, shooting 8-for-12, scoring 20 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, blocking 3 shots, and making 4 of 6 free throws.

Key players like Wang Zhizhi and Korver all scored in double figures.

Li Chen played 48 minutes, shooting 12-for-25, scoring 40 points, 16 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, including 4-for-5 from three-point range and 12-for-13 from the free-throw line.

At the Pistons' post-game press conference.

After asking Larry Brown about some trivial matters Pistons, the reporter revealed the true intentions:

"Mr. Brown, what are your thoughts on the Clippers' big win over the Pistons?"

What do you think? Of course he was indignant, especially since he had just called out Alvin Gentry that he was no good, and then been slapped in the face. That made him very upset!

"I admit the Clippers have some tricks up their sleeve, but the main reason they were able to beat our Pistons was because of biased officiating."

The reporters scoffed at Larry Brown's statement.

The reporter then asked again, "Mr. Brown, according to our statistics, the Pistons had 39 free throw attempts, while the Clippers only had 30. How can you say the referees were biased?"

The reporter's question left Larry Brown speechless.

He thought for a moment, then forcefully retorted, "The bias I'm referring to is bias towards Li Chen."

Chauncey Billups, the Pistons' best Pistons in this game, must have felt an urge to cover Larry Brown's mouth, thinking, "Are you senile? Didn't you even look at the game stats? Don't you know I made 14 free throws?"

Sure enough, just as Billups had this thought, the reporter posed the question.

In short, this post-game press conference left Larry Brown very frustrated. Well, he was embarrassed, all because of that traitor.

The next day, Sunday morning.

"Wow! Dude, how come you have money to buy such a big house? You said you didn't have any." Harden said with a sneer.

DeRozan looked around, occasionally touching the floor, his eyes filled with envy.

"Of course I don't have any money, this is your sister-in-law's house."

Harden blinked, then asked strangely, "Dude, so you're saying you're being kept by a sugar daddy?"

Li Chen glared at Harden, "Can't you talk properly? If you can't, then shut your damn mouth."

Harden quickly made a zipping motion to indicate that he was going to shut up.

In an attempt to salvage his image among his underlings, Li Chen defended himself, saying, "James, let me tell you, real skill lies in making women willingly spend money on you."

Harden blinked, looking thoughtful.

Seeing that Harden was actually thinking seriously, Li Chen slapped Harden on the back of the head and said irritably, "You little fatty, you don't train properly usually, but you get all excited when it comes to relationships. I think you're just too idle. Five extra hours of training today."

Upon hearing this, Harden immediately snapped to attention and cried out, "No, boss, I'm still a kid!"

"Hmph! When you're thinking about women, why don't you remember you're still a child?"

Harden "..."

DeRozan chuckled to himself.

"Demar, what are you smirking about? As James's good brother, of course you should share the good times and the bad. You should be with him too."

DeRozan dumbfounded, thinking, "Am I just an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire? Is this the legendary tragedy caused by a single smile?"

"Boss, you're amazing, I love you."

"Fuck, James, you bastard, I'm breaking up with you!" DeMar DeRozan roared angrily.

"Stop talking nonsense, start running..."

At noon, Harden said with a grin, "Boss, we want to eat Chinese food."

"No, Chinese food is too oily and not good for your health."

Harden's eyes widened, and he raised his hand angrily, accusingly saying, "You're lying."

Li Chen pursed his lips, "That's because my training intensity is high."

However, Harden wouldn't give up, and in the end, Li Chen still took them out for Chinese food.

As for DeRozan, he didn't say a word, acting as if he was only responsible for eating and didn't care about anything else.

Half an hour later.

"Sir, what would you like?" a pretty waitress in a cheongsam asked politely.

Seeing the waiter Li Chen was slightly taken aback and asked in surprise, "Huh! Why did you change waiters?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ruping knew this was a regular customer, so she explained, "She's gone back to China."

Hearing this, Li Chen was somewhat surprised. Shouldn't returning to China be a happy occasion? Why did this young woman seem so sad, as if going back home meant going back to suffer?

This made him take a closer look at the new waiter.

The girl has an elegant face, with willow-leaf eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, and soft, long hair, which highlights her gentle and beautiful temperament.

Her face was slender and well-defined, making her features even more attractive.

Her skin was very fair, looking as pure as snow.

However, her almond-shaped eyes stand in stark contrast to her gentle appearance.

Li Chen saw a familiar look in their eyes—an indomitable spirit, an indomitable spirit against fate.

Li Chen withdrew his gaze and asked, "Wouldn't it be better to return to China and serve the country?"

Upon hearing this, the girl realized that Li Chen was also of Asian descent, so she sadly recounted the predicament faced by this group of international students.

Fifteen minutes later, Li Chen suddenly realized that the country was in such chaos. He never expected that things would be so chaotic back then. Keep in mind, it's only 2003!

It turns out that the waitress's name is Li Ruping, she is 25 years old and is an international student studying secretarial work. After all, with the rapid development of China, this major is in high demand.

But after graduation, she realized that being a secretary was not an easy job.

Li Chen couldn't help but recall a famous saying from his past life.

When there's something to do, the secretary will handle it; as for when there's nothing to do... well, everyone knows what that means.

The previous waitress didn't want to work as a waitress in the US anymore, so she decided to return to China and become a secretary. Before she left, she introduced Li Ruping to her family's restaurant.

Li Chen sighed softly, but then something occurred to him.

"Ms. Li, I need someone to work for me right now. Would you be willing to accept my offer?"

Li Ruping was slightly taken aback, then looked at Li Chen, who had delicate features and a sincere expression, and she became somewhat suspicious.

Li Ruping was very vigilant; as the saying goes, "Unsolicited kindness is either a treacherous act or a theft."

She felt that Li Chen had improper thoughts about her, and she really had the right to think that way, because she was the most beautiful Eastern woman Li Chen had ever seen. With light makeup, she was no less beautiful than those female celebrities, and even more outstanding.

Seeing Li Ruping's wary look, Li Chen smiled bitterly to himself.

He then shrugged and said, "Ms. Li, you can call me if you've thought it through."

Li Chen left his phone number with Li Ruping.

A short while later, after ordering a few dishes they usually ate, Li Ruping left.

After Li Ruping left, Harden winked and said, "Boss, why don't you guys speak English? Is there some secret you're hiding?"

Li Chen's face darkened, and he slapped Harden on the back of the head.

"Hey, boss, stop hitting my head! You're going to make me stupid."

"Hmph! I'm helping you out, clearing all the filth from your head so you can play basketball in peace."

Demar DeRozan chuckled mischievously.

"Demar, what are you laughing at?" Harden demanded.

DeMar DeRozan and said, "James, you've changed. You used to be so quiet, like... like..."

DeRozan tried several times, but couldn't find a suitable adjective to describe him.

At this moment, Li Chen interjected with a smile, "Like a silent gourd, isn't it?"

DeMar DeRozan and Harden were both taken aback, not understanding the meaning of those words.

Seeing the two little ones' confused expressions, Li Chen explained the meaning to them.

DeMar DeRozan couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter, "James, that's exactly you! Boss, that's a perfect description!"

Harden "..."

In the afternoon, Li Chen let the two kids know that his food wasn't as delicious as they thought.

Over the next few game days, the Clippers achieved a five-game winning streak.

On Thursday, March 11, the Clippers will play the Spurs on the road.

With the Spurs facing off again, the media is eager to see how Li Chen performs this time.

The Clippers have already swept the Spurs three times this season; Li Chen truly becomes a superhero when facing the Spurs.

While the Spurs' actions are undeniable, all that can be done is condemn Spurs unethical behavior.

Li Chen's random S-rank Skill in this match is [Gorgeous]. Li Chen was very happy to see that it was this support skill.

To be honest, he really liked this auxiliary skill. It allowed him to perform some difficult shooting moves, and he felt like a fish in water. This feeling really fascinated him.

Li Chen then equipped the skills [Unrestrained], [Miracle Shot], [Pull-up Jumper], [Divine Shooter], and [Mid-range King].

Aside from [Unrestrained], all are offensive skills.

Li Chen's all-around offensive and defensive prowess rewrote the first quarter:

The Clippers showed their sharp fangs at the start of the first quarter.

On the offensive end, Li Chen led the Clippers with an indomitable spirit.

They moved with exceptional agility among the opposing players, skillfully seeking opportunities to score.

Li Chen 'Clippers seamless teamwork and accurate passing kept the Spurs on their toes, unable to predict their next move.

Li Chen's speed and skill posed a great threat to the opponent's defense. He not only demonstrated amazing explosive power, but also showcased a variety of unpredictable offensive methods.

His ability to penetrate and his accurate shooting skills led to the Spurs' undeserved disaster.

Meanwhile, the other Clippers players also utilized their strengths, showcasing their shooting skills on offense.

Their passing and drives created more scoring opportunities for the team, putting immense pressure on the Spurs' defense.

The Clippers are also excellent on the defensive end.

As the team's core player, Li Chen also demonstrated outstanding dominance on the defensive end.

He actively participated in every detail of the defense, effectively suppressing the opponent's offensive capabilities by blocking their breakthroughs and limiting their shots.

Li Chen's enthusiasm greatly motivated the Clippers players, and they all treated this game like the NBA Finals.

As a result, the Clippers formed a solid defensive line, and through a tight defensive strategy and the tacit cooperation between the players, they successfully weakened the Spurs' scoring ability.

In the first quarter, Li Chen demonstrated his Hexagonal Warrior game, showcasing his ability to drive, pass, shoot, control the ball, and defend.

At the end of the first quarter, Li Chen's team led the Spurs 37-18, a 19-point advantage.

Duncan was completely stunned.

Yes, he really didn't understand. This was only the first quarter of the game, but Li Chen was playing like it was the fourth quarter, he was really giving it his all!

Popovich was starting to regret his decision; he regretted letting Bowen take the shot.

He's a cunning old fox. Every time Li Chen plays against the Spurs, he acts like he's on steroids. He knew this kid was getting revenge, and he was retaliating against the Spurs in his own way.

However, he quickly dismissed that thought; he refused to believe that the Spurs would be helpless against one person.

"Hmph! Let's see how you play in the second quarter."

Yes, Li Chen was very tired. He scored 20 points in the first quarter, and then he did the work of two people on the defensive end. Even though he is a stamina monster, he couldn't keep up.

As expected, Li Chen did not play at the start of the second quarter.

Instead, they continued to rest.

Seeing this, Popovich sneered, "Young punk, tired, huh! Only 19 points, watch how my great Duncan brings the score back."

However, just a few minutes later, Li Chen returned to the court and once again made a series of frantic drives to the basket, Pull-up Jumper...

At this moment, Li Chen showed Popovich what Super Saiyan was and what Saint Li Chen was, demonstrating his immortality to the fullest.

In the second quarter, Li Chen once again demonstrated his determination through both inside drives and outside shots.

During this time, Popovich was completely bewildered. Weren't you exhausted, drenched in sweat, and struggling to walk?

Resting for 3 or 4 minutes like that and you're already recovered? That's unbelievable!

Li Chen's relentless effort deeply moved Alvin Gentry. In his mind, Li Chen was working so hard all for him! His eyes reddened slightly, and he didn't dare to look up. After all, he was the coach and couldn't let the players see this.

At the end of the second quarter, the Clippers led the Spurs 32-24 by 8 points. At halftime, the Clippers led the Spurs 69-42 by 27 points.

In the Spurs' locker room during halftime.

Popovich looked at Bowen and said, "Bruce, in the second half, focus all your efforts on defending Li Chen."

Popovich emphasized the word "all out," Bowen immediately understood the meaning behind Popovich's words.

He cursed inwardly, "You old bastard, you're so wicked! I've already become a bachelor, and you still want me to kick you? Aren't you making me childless?"

In Bowen's mind, Li Chen must have done it on purpose, but he didn't dare to harm Li Chen again because he could see from Li Chen's eyes that Li Chen was eagerly anticipating his attack.

This shows that Li Chen is not afraid of being used as a stepping stone at all. Therefore, Li Chen is happy to see him step on him. With this understanding, he dares not risk his happiness for the rest of his life.

Moreover, although his abilities have declined, he is still usable. If Li Chen were to attack him again, he would truly lose all will to live.

At this moment, Bowen truly resented Li Chen, but he resented Popovich even more; if it weren't for him, he wouldn't have ended up like this.

But he still needed to stay with the Spurs, and he didn't dare disobey Popovich. So he nodded solemnly, then, with hatred in his eyes, he coldly said, "Don't worry, this time I'll definitely cripple that Eastern Kid."

The chilling words sent a chill down the Spurs players.

But upon further reflection, they felt relieved.

At the same time, Popovich saw that hateful look in his eyes, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He sneered inwardly, "I don't believe you'll be so lucky this time."

But after about ten minutes of the third quarter, Popovich was a little confused. What was going on? Why hadn't that bastard Bowen made a move yet?

Keep in mind that Bowen had several good opportunities to make a move, but he didn't.

Suddenly, Popovich's lips twitched violently. He, he had been fooled by Bowen! All that hatred he had just shown was just an act for him.

Popovich, with his fiery temper, couldn't stand it. He immediately called a timeout and then launched into a tirade against Bowen.

Bowen kept his head down, and Popovich remained silent.

At this point, the Spurs players frowned; they felt Popovich had gone too far.

After Popovich finished his tirade, Bowen finally looked up, looking remorseful, and said, "Coach, I'm sorry, I really didn't have a chance!"

Bowen sneered, "Popovich, you old geezer, how dare you insult me like that? Well, you'd better not get away with it."

Bowen is a despicable person. This was evident when he revealed to the media after his retirement that Popovich had instructed him to foul Kobe.

Therefore, offending a petty person is not a wise move, especially a clever one.

Hearing Bowen's words, the Spurs players were all a little unhappy. "You instructed us to do that foot-planting thing back then, and now you're using me and then discarding me like this?" The players couldn't help but think of themselves.

At the same time, Popovich, after calming down, also realized that this was inappropriate, since doing so would give other players a bad impression, especially the two newcomers, Parker and Manu Ginobili.

So he gently comforted Bowen, saying, "Bruce, don't mind me, I wasn't angry with you."

Bowen sneered inwardly, but put on a ashamed expression and said, "Coach, it's my fault, I..."

Popovich waved his hand to interrupt, saying, "Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. In the second half, you focus on defending Li Chen."

"Okay, coach, I'll mark Li Chen closely in the second half," Bowen assured him, patting his chest.

During the third and fourth quarters, Bowen remained highly vigilant about Li Chen's every move, fully immersed in the game.

He stayed close to Li Chen, ready to stop his attack at any moment and give him no chance to breathe. This was the only way he could take revenge.

As for retaliating against Li Chen in kind, he felt it was impossible to succeed, because Li Chen was very wary. Every time he made eye contact with him, he felt like he was staring at a wild beast that was ready to devour him, its eyes filled with icy coldness.

Despite Bowen's tremendous efforts, he was still unable to completely strangle Li Chen.

Li Chen's physical talent was unmatched by Bowen.

Even under Bowen's tight defense, Li Chen was still able to find scoring opportunities through exquisite breakthroughs and accurate shooting.

Meanwhile, Duncan watched Li Chen's inside and outside shots, dominating the field, and he felt a little envious of Karl Malone.

Because he received many passes from Li Chen during the All-Star Game.

He didn't know why, but Li Chen's pass seemed to have a magical power, making him feel excited without him even realizing it.

That feeling was absolutely wonderful, like a drug, addictive. He knew that every Western Conference player who received his pass felt the same way.

In the end, the Clippers defeated the Spurs 127-100.

Duncan had 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Parker scored 13 points.

Ginobili scored 14 points.

Duncan was having a hard time being defended by Malone, and with Li Chen constantly breaking through, he had to keep helping out on defense.

The continuous fighting on both offense and defense took a toll on his stamina, and in the end, he didn't perform well on either front.

Malone, 12 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks.

Brand, 11 points.

Corey Maggette: 10 points.

Korver scored 9 points.

Wang Zhizhi scored 10 points.

Li Chen played 40 minutes, shooting 20-for-30, scoring 61 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 5 steals, including 7-for-9 from three-point range and 14-for-14 from the free-throw line.

This is Li Chen's full strength.

Li Chen's astonishing data tonight has given reporters a preconceived notion of what a script might be.

So, at the post-match press conference that evening, reporters asked about this.

Of course, Li Chen wouldn't tell the truth; he would use his hot streak today as an excuse.

On April 15, 2004, the Clippers finished their regular season.

The Clippers achieved an impressive record of 69 wins and 13 losses, second only to the Bulls ' 72 wins and 10 losses.

Meanwhile, the regular season rankings and MVP awards were also presented to the fans.