Game 4

Li Chen's persuasive and emotionally charged sales pitch completely fooled Britney.

Then she remembered Li Chen's ambiguous words from earlier.

So he asked, "Chen, what did you mean by what you just said?"

Although Li Chen doesn't pay much attention to celebrities, during the era of the video explosion, he accidentally came across Britney's video and, out of curiosity, learned about Britney experiences, so he knows quite a bit about Britney.

Li Chen carefully considered his words.

Okay! Actually, he was thinking about how to cleverly fool Britney, that silly woman, into believing it.

So he started using the same tone he used to try and fool Kobe...

Half an hour later, Britney silently stood up, her brows furrowed deeply. What Li Chen had said had alarmed her and filled her with fear.

Immediately afterwards, she gritted her teeth and cursed Li Chen in her heart, calling him a scoundrel. She idolized him, and yet he dared to curse her like that.

At that moment, Britney Spears' die-hard fans instantly turned into haters.

If Li Chen knew what Britney was thinking, he would definitely feel sorry for her and think, "This is so hard for me."

Back in her large villa, Avril sat cross-legged on the sofa, constantly changing channels.

When Li Chen returned, she casually asked, "Why are you back so late?"

"Oh! It's nothing, my fan Britney bought me a coffee, so I'm late."

Avril was taken aback at first, then she smiled happily. Li Chen's open and honest words proved everything.

But she still pretended to be angry and said, "It's her again! You celebrated her birthday last time, but you've never celebrated mine!"

Li Chen blinked. "What's your birthday?"

Avril's face darkened, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "September 27th."

Li Chen nodded and said, "I've got it."

Hearing Li Chen's words, Avril was both happy and disappointed, because she was supposed to be on her world tour in September.

How could she be happy thinking about this?

Then she threw a tantrum and said, "I don't care, I have to make up for last year's birthday."

Li Chen: "..." Can a birthday celebration be made up for?

So the two discussed it and decided to go out and have some fun for a day after Li Chen finished the Western Conference Finals. As for what they would do, Avril mysteriously didn't tell Li Chen, and Li Chen didn't ask either.

The next day, around four in the morning, Li Chen gently removed Avril's jade-like arms from his embrace.

Just then, Avril seemed to sense something and hugged him even tighter, mumbling, "Chen, you're already so amazing, you don't need to train anymore."

Li Chen smiled wryly. What was so great about him? Without the system, he was just a promising newcomer with some talent. Okay, all that talent was given to him by the system.

Therefore, he was very clear-headed and knew he had to plan ahead and make himself stronger first, so that even if the system disappeared one day, he would still be All-Star Player in the NBA.

But these are things that cannot be told to others.

So he softly coaxed Avril, "Because I want to be stronger."

But in her dazed state, Wei'er didn't hear what Li Chen said at all; she just mumbled something in a daze.

Li Chen kissed Qi's forehead, then got out of bed.

After practicing shooting all morning, he had breakfast with Avril around 7 a. m., and then drove away from home to the Paravilla Stadium.

At 8 o'clock, Li Chen arrived at the training ground and began his morning strength training.

This includes weightlifting, push-ups, sit-ups, and other strength training exercises to enhance core strength and endurance.

At 10 o'clock, he and his teammates began tactical training.

At noon, Li Chen enjoyed a nutritious meal specially prepared for him by the team's nutritionist in the restaurant to replenish his energy.

During his lunch break, Li Chen received another call from Odom.

Seeing Odom's call, Li Chen had the feeling that he had an informant within the Miami Heat.

It's no wonder he had such a bizarre idea; Odom called him every few days to report on the Miami Heat's situation, which was just ridiculous.

He reluctantly answered the phone, and before Li Chen could speak, Odom excitedly said, "Chen, what you said might actually come true."

Li Chen frowned. These past few days, you've been talking non-stop like a chatterbox; you haven't said anything yourself, have you?

So he asked in surprise, "What's wrong with me?"

Odom "..."

Afterwards, Li Chen finally understood. It was still about his transfer troubles. The reason for his call was that the Heat might actually trade O'Neal during the summer trade window.

Then Odom asked again, "Chen, will you participate in the Olympics?"

Li Chen thought for a moment, "Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will participate."

"What? You're participating too? Are you trying to pass the ball to me?" Li Chen joked with a smile.

Odom "..."

"I originally wanted to participate, but I don't want to go now that you're going."

Li Chen laughed, "Lamar, you won't be on the field for more than a few minutes anyway, don't worry about it."

Odom "..."

"Fuck, Chen, didn't anyone tell you?"

"What?" Li Chen asked in surprise.

"God, you really shouldn't have been given a mouth; it was a terrible decision."

Li Chen: "..."

In the second game, the Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 112-94.

In this game, the Clippers' offense flowed more smoothly, and the players' teamwork was more seamless.

Li Chen recorded a triple-double with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Because Li Chen's random S-rank Skill in this game was [Rebounding Monster], he grabbed this rebound.

Garnett of the Timberwolves had 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the third game, the Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 109-98.

In this game, the Clippers' defense was tighter, limiting the Timberwolves' scoring.

He scored a game-high 34 points, along with 6 rebounds and 12 assists.

It's worth mentioning that Wang Zhizhi had a breakout performance, contributing 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Garnett of the Timberwolves had 12 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists.

The Timberwolves have lost all three of their games and are now down 3-0 to the Clippers. If they lose one more game, they will be swept out of the playoffs. They are in dire straits.

In the Timberwolves' locker Staples Center, Garnett finally understood why Li Chen had said those words after the first game.

Haha! How ironic! My own boastful words have been slapped in the face again. What I said about definitely winning the next game—now, thinking back on what I said that day, it seems rather ridiculous.

As his thoughts raced, Garnett managed to shake off his dejected mood.

No, even though they're down 3-0, they won't give up. If the Clippers could pull off a miracle last season, coming back from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Kings, why can't the Timberwolves?

Thinking of this, he said to his teammates in the locker room, "I'm counting on you for this game." He then bowed deeply.

The scene before them stunned his teammates for a moment, and then Garnett's humble attitude stirred up a deep-seated indomitable spirit within the Timberwolves players.

This unwillingness to accept defeat grew vigorously, like bamboo shoots sprouting after rain, eventually transforming into their unwavering motivation.

Then, led by the madman Sprewell, the other teammates all pledged to do their best in every game.

They understood this was their last chance; they couldn't give up easily, they had to fight to the very last moment.

In this match, they will go all out to strive for a comeback victory.

Every Timberwolves player secretly resolved to seize this last opportunity and fight with all their might for the team's honor. Regardless of the score, they would persevere until the very last second, fighting for a comeback.

Seeing this, head coach Filippo Sanchez's eyes flashed with pride; Garnett had shown improvement beyond expectations.

As a coach, Filippo Sanchez understands that a player's development depends not only on talent, but also on real hard work and an indomitable spirit.

Garnett's growth is the best reward for his relentless efforts and a stepping stone to his even greater future.

Coach Filippo Sanchez secretly reflected that developing an excellent player requires constant adjustments to tactics, meticulous guidance, patient instruction, and, more importantly, giving them enough confidence and space.

Philipp Sanchez knew in his heart that only by uniting as one could their future be even brighter.

A dozen minutes later, both teams began to enter the field.

Tonight's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals will be played at Target Center for the Timberwolves.

The Clippers were the first to appear, and their entrance was met with boos from the Timberwolves Clippers.

In their view, the Clippers were despicable for sweeping their Timberwolves 3-0, and they couldn't possibly swallow that insult.

Elton Brand Clippers, "Fuck, I hate away games."

Li Chen chuckled and joked, "Elton, that's not right of you. After all, we beat the Timberwolves three games. Put yourself in their shoes, if you were a Timberwolves fan, wouldn't you be angry?"

"Hey! Chen, you're a Clippers player!" Elton Brand yelled.

He really doesn't understand the logic behind this; how could he speak up for those unreasonable Timberwolves fans?

Li Chen smiled mysteriously and said, "Because tonight I'm going to make them suffer even more."

Elton Brand was taken aback for a moment, but then he understood what Li Chen meant: this kid wanted to sweep the Timberwolves 4-0.

He couldn't help but give a thumbs up and chuckled, "Chen, we're on the same page!"

The Timberwolves' starting lineup for this game was largely unchanged from the previous few games, as was the Clippers'.

The first quarter began with Malone and Garnett standing at center court for the jump ball.

Li Chen's random S-rank Skill in this match is [Inspiration].

[Inspiration: After the host makes a Clutch Shot, teammates enter a state of high excitement, increasing morale by 20%, lasting for one offensive and defensive cycle.]

Seeing this skill, Li Chen felt it was very familiar; wasn't this just a nerfed version of [Unrestrained]? However, the effect of this skill couldn't compare.

However, it also has its advantages, such as its triggering conditions.

Overall, this skill suited his taste very well.

Immediately, Li Chen began equipping the following skills: [Unrestrained], [Assist Master], [Pull-up Jumper], and [Stylish].

After some thought, I decided on the last skill: [Layup Master].

The match began after the referee blew his whistle.

Garnett once again "jumped" to defeat Karl Malone, demonstrating their determination to win today's game.

Not only Garnett, but the rest of the Timberwolves players were determined to win today.

Cassell showcased his exceptional individual skills, quickly dribbling into the Clippers' paint in an attempt to find a scoring opportunity.

However, as the defensive anchor, Li Chen certainly wouldn't let him run rampant. He blocked Cassell, raised his hands high, and continuously interfered, making it difficult for him to complete his offensive moves smoothly.

The duel between the two was like a thrilling psychological battle, with Cassell constantly changing his approach to break free from Li Chen's entanglement.

Faced with Cassell's numerous attempts, Li Chen demonstrated his excellent defensive skills and keen insight into his opponent's weaknesses.

Finally, when Cassell attempted a jump shot outside the paint, he was still full of confidence as the ball left his hand; however, the ball unfortunately rimmed out.

Just then, Wolf King Garnett, successfully put back the ball over Karl Malone and Elton Brand.

The Timberwolves took an early 2-0 lead.

Li Chen dribbles the ball and attacks.

Li Chen dribbled smoothly, constantly trying to induce Cassell to make mistakes.

His dribbling footwork was smooth and powerful, and he constantly changed the rhythm and direction of his footwork.

Cassell launched a full-scale defense against Li Chen's attacks, constantly putting pressure on Li Chen with his strong physical strength and sharp reflexes.

Cassell would occasionally try to steal the ball to disrupt Li Chen's rhythm and force him into mistakes.

However, Li Chen was not disturbed; instead, Cassell's steps gradually became unsteady.

Just then, Li Chen suddenly took a step forward and passed Cassell directly.

After breaking past Cassell, Li Chen quickly sprinted towards the basket.

Just then, Garnett excels in both offense and defense, abandoned Karl Malone and came over to help defend Li Chen.

Meanwhile, after losing possession, Cassell quickly chased after the ball, attempting to double-team Li Chen with Garnett for a shot.

Wolf King Garnett's defense is undeniable; he's an NBA All-Defensive First Team player, and Li Chen also has Cassell behind him.

But Li Chen did not back down.

He paused for a moment, giving Cassell the illusion that he wanted to shoot.

Assell had no doubts; after all, Garnett had already pounced on him, and any normal person would shoot before the double team was formed.

Without hesitation, Cassell jumped up, hoping to block Li Chen's shot.

But...

Garnett faked out Cassell's defense, arriving too late.

Li Chen remained calm and collected. As he charged towards Garnett, he leaped to the left, using his waist strength to twist his body and dodge Garnett's block.

At the peak of his stroke, he switched the ball from his right hand to his left and then released it.

This layup requires not only extremely high skill and judgment, but also strong core strength and physical strength.

The layup was a smooth and natural motion, like a dance in the air.

His body twisted in the air, using his strength and coordination to successfully evade Garnett's block.

Li Chen's coordination in the air left Garnett utterly astonished.

Immediately afterwards, Li Chen and Garnett passed each other in mid-air. Li Chen's shooting motion was steady and powerful, and his eyes were full of determination and confidence.

Thump! Swish! The basketball bounces off the backboard and goes into the net.

Li Chen's spectacular performance left the Timberwolves fans speechless. They clutched their heads in disbelief, uttering gasps of shock. Their blue eyes were filled with disbelief.

This matchup between two All-Star Player fully showcased their outstanding physical abilities. Li Chen's penetration and Shooting Ability, as well as Garnett's help defense, were all impressive.