Sweep the Timberwolves

Li Chen's Clippers teammates surrounded him, celebrating his recent shot.

"Chen, you were absolutely awesome! That last play was so exciting!" Elton Brand said, giving Li Chen a high five in celebration.

Li Chen smiled modestly and said, "It's just a coincidence. I might not succeed next time either."

"Hahaha! Chen, being too modest isn't good. I don't think that goal was a coincidence." Karl Malone said, unusually.

Just as Li Chen was about to speak, Elton Brand and his teammates unexpectedly reached out and Headpat Li Chen on the head, then scattered in all directions.

"Damn it, you bunch of bastards!" Li Chen cursed angrily.

Karl Malone looked at Elton Brand and the others speechlessly.

Amidst laughter, the S-rank Skill [Inspire] for this game has taken effect, and the Clippers players' morale has quietly increased.

The Timberwolves on offense.

After receiving the ball, Garnett attempted to create a scoring opportunity despite Karl Malone's defense.

He kept dribbling, trying to find an opportunity to break through his defense, but Karl Malone's defense was very tight.

Ultimately, Garnett forced a jump shot under Karl Malone's defense, but the ball missed.

At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Timberwolves 30-21, entering the second quarter.

After the start of the second quarter.

The Clippers intensified their defense in the paint; they were very tight, and the Timberwolves' offensive players were unable to break through their defense.

Ultimately, Cassell was forced to pass the ball to a teammate, but the Clippers' defenders quickly covered, preventing the Timberwolves from scoring.

The Clippers secured the defensive rebound.

After receiving a pass from Li Chen, Elton Brand attempted to create a scoring opportunity under the Timberwolves' defense.

However, the Timberwolves also intensified their defense, putting a lot of pressure on Elton Brand, making it difficult for him to dribble and shoot easily.

Ultimately, Elton Brand's shot missed due to Garnett's interference.

At the end of the second quarter, the Clippers still led 55-50.

However, the Timberwolves outperformed the Clippers in the second quarter.

After the start of the third quarter.

Li Chen of the Clippers is on the offensive, trying to find a breakthrough in the Timberwolves' defense.

The Timberwolves' defenders put a lot of pressure on Li Chen, but he successfully broke through their defense with his excellent dribbling skills and agility.

Finally, Li Chen made a layup, scoring once again despite Garnett's defense.

After receiving the ball, the Timberwolves' offensive players tried to find a breakthrough in the Clippers' defense.

Li Chen quickly covered for the defense, preventing the Timberwolves' offensive players from easily dribbling and shooting.

Ultimately, the Timberwolves' layup attempt failed due to Li Chen's interference.

At the same time, Li Chen grabbed the rebound.

Clippers' offense.

Li Chen passed the ball to Wang Zhizhi, who had just replaced Karl Malone.

After receiving the ball, Wang Zhizhi attempted to create a scoring opportunity under the Timberwolves' defense.

Garnett's defense put a lot of pressure on Wang Zhizhi.

At this moment, Li Chen signaled to Wang Zhizhi to pass the ball to him.

When Li Chen received the pass from Wang Zhizhi, he immediately attracted Garnett's attention.

He was like a tank in a game, surrounded by an aura of taunting.

He instantly attracted Garnett's attention, Garnett immediately turned around and joined forces with Cassell to attack Li Chen.

This was actually Li Chen's strategy; he wanted to lure Garnett over and create opportunities for Wang Zhizhi.

If Nate doesn't fall for it, then he'll Pull-up Jumper and make Garnett regret his choice.

Li Chen's plan was a perfectly legitimate and aboveboard scheme, designed to force Garnett to come and help defend.

Whether it was due to personal grudges or the team's interests, Garnett had no reason not to help defend Li Chen.

Because Li Chen has a 70% chance of making his shot.

Moreover, Clippers players only have about a 40% shooting percentage; anyone with a brain knows how to choose.

Ultimately, Wang Zhizhi made a jump shot inside the paint despite being defended by Timberwolves players.

Swish! The basketball goes through the net cleanly.

At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers led the Timberwolves 75-73.

Garnett was incredibly strong without Malone's defense; he was almost unstoppable.

Although Li Chen's help defense could suppress Garnett's offense, Garnett seemed to have a sudden epiphany; he never challenged Li Chen one-on-one, and whenever Li Chen helped defend, he would pass the ball to a teammate.

Li Chen was genuinely surprised by this phenomenon, as such an occurrence had never happened in the previous matches.

It's important to understand that while Garnett was slightly at a disadvantage during their matchup, it wasn't to the point that he was afraid to fight.

Yes, Garnett has improved once again in the game against the Clippers.

At the start of the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves intensified their offense, attempting to find a breakthrough in the Clippers' defense.

However, the Clippers' defense was very tight, preventing the Timberwolves from scoring.

Li Chen of the Clippers had the ball and, with his excellent dribbling and agility, successfully broke through Garnett's defense as he came to help.

Finally, Li Chen took a jump shot inside the penalty area, and the ball swished through the net.

After scoring, Li Chen looked at Garnett provocatively, but Garnett remained silent. This made Li Chen feel that Garnett was like Deng's idiot today, doing the work without saying a word.

A dozen minutes later, with ten seconds left in the game, the score was 100-97, with the Clippers leading and the Timberwolves by three points.

The Timberwolves called a timeout to plan their final offensive play.

Shortly after, the timeout ended, and Wolves also made player adjustments.

Their current lineup is: Garnett, Cassell, Fred Hoy, Szczerbiak, and Darrick Martin.

These players are all those who made three-pointers in this game.

It's clear the Timberwolves wanted to make one last offensive play with 10 seconds left and attempt to turn the game around.

Timberwolves fans are anxiously waiting, hoping their team can pull off a miracle.

The Clippers also made roster adjustments: Li Chen, Karl Malone, Elton Brand, Corey Maggette, and Wang Zhizhi.

With Korver being such a defensive liability, Alvin Gentry absolutely cannot be allowed to drag the team down.

Meanwhile, the Clippers players all know that the Timberwolves must shoot three-pointers, so all they need to do is defend those three-pointers.

The Timberwolves' Darek Martin inbounds the ball from the sideline.

After receiving the pass, point guard Cassell faced Li Chen's defense and repeatedly used feints to try to break through his defense.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves players were all on the court waiting for their chance to receive the ball and score.

Li Chen's defense was very solid, but his slightest opening made it difficult for Cassell to find a chance to shoot a three-pointer.

Li Chen knew that Cassell would definitely pass the ball, but he wasn't sure who. In his heart, he still leaned towards Garnett, after all, Garnett had a 50% three-point shooting percentage, making 1 of 2 attempts.

The Clippers also focused their defense on Garnett. Whenever Garnett got the ball, Wang Zhizhi would immediately help defend him, and he and Malone would double -Garnett.

Cassell kept trying to break through, but he never succeeded.

Time ticked by, the fans' hearts raced, and they stared intently at the stadium.

In the final five seconds, Cassell finally found an opportunity.

He passed the ball to Garnett, who had gotten rid of Malone.

Seeing this, Wang Zhizhi decisively covered Garnett's position.

Garnett leaped high and shot the ball toward the basket.

At the same time, Wang Zhizhi leaped high into the air, shouting in his heart, "I must..."

However, Wang Zhizhi ultimately failed to block Garnett's shot.

However, Wang Zhizhi still felt his fingertips brush against the basketball.

He turned and charged towards the basket, hoping it wouldn't go in!

Meanwhile, all eyes were on the ball, and the fans waited anxiously for the result.

As the ball flew through the air, time seemed to slow down.

Their breaths caught in their throats; all they could hear was the sound of the basketball hitting the ground.

Finally, the ball bounced off the rim and fell into the net! The Timberwolves completed the comeback, and the score became 100-100.

The fans cheered wildly in the stadium, shouting "Wolf King! Wolf King!"...

The players embraced each other, celebrating this historic moment.

The Timberwolves pulled off a stunning comeback in the final 10 seconds, a game that will forever remain in their memories.

The Timberwolves successfully forced the game into overtime.

In the Clippers' rest area.

"I'm sorry, we..." Wang Zhizhi and Malone said with some remorse.

Li Chen laughed and said, "What's there to apologize for? We didn't lose the game, did we?"

"But..."

"No buts, this game is the Timberwolves' last dance. After the game, I still have to go out with Avril."

The teammates were speechless.

If the Timberwolves players heard you say that, they'd probably go crazy.

Although Li Chen outwardly showed contempt for the Timberwolves, he had already made up his mind to drink another Functional Drink to perk himself up and try to cripple the Timberwolves in overtime.

A short while later, when Li Chen went to the restroom again, he drank a bottle of Functional Drink, and he could feel his strength gradually returning.

When overtime began, Li Chen activated his unparalleled personal mode.

No matter how many Timberwolves were on defense, he would just Pull-up Jumper and shoot right in Timberwolves players.

Even a foul by the Timberwolves couldn't stop Li Chen's offense; instead, it cost them a free throw.

Li Chen hit five consecutive pull-up three-pointers, completely shattering the Timberwolves' confidence and hopes of turning the tide of the game.

Actually, the Timberwolves didn't perform badly; they made all five of their offensive plays and scored 10 points.

The Clippers also had five offensive possessions, and they made all of them.

However, Li Chen scored 16 points with five three-pointers and one free throw.

Therefore, even the Timberwolves' reliable two-point shooting couldn't withstand Li Chen's tireless pull-up three-pointer.

Meanwhile, fans who had been eagerly awaiting a Timberwolves comeback were filled with despair. They truly empathized with the Timberwolves' plight and felt their own despair. Some emotionally vulnerable female fans even covered their faces and cried.

The Clippers are too cruel. Did Garnett ever get to the Western Conference Finals? Couldn't you Clippers have been a little more lenient with us?

The Timberwolves' head coach realized this couldn't go on, so he yelled at the opposing team from the sidelines to have them shoot three-pointers.

However, the Timberwolves' shooting percentage was truly disappointing, and their score gradually widened in several possessions.

In the end, the Timberwolves lost the game 115-125.

The Timberwolves were swept 0-4 by the Clippers then advanced to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year.

On the other side.

The Eastern Conference Finals weren't nearly as exciting as the Western Conference Finals.

The game between the Pistons and the Pacers kept both teams' fans drowsy.

Four games played, not a single one with a score over 90 points. The lack of engaging gameplay made fans incredibly bored and sleepy.

Some fans even complained to their friends that they paid to sleep in the stadium.

The results of the four matches for both teams are as follows.

In Game 1, the Pacers defeated the Pistons 78-74.

In Game 2, the Pistons defeated the Pacers 72-67.

In Game 3, the Pistons defeated the Pacers 85-78.

In Game 4, the Pacers defeated the Pistons 83-68.

After four matches, the two teams are tied 2-2. Next up is the decisive battle, where the winner will gain match point and a significant advantage.

After the Clippers' post-game press conference, the Clippers flew back to Los Angeles overnight. When Li Chen got home, he found Avril fast asleep on the sofa, hugging a pillow, with sports programs still playing on the TV.

Li Chen smiled slightly, then carefully carried Avril into the room. To Li Chen's surprise, Avril was not woken up during the process.

Li Chen chuckled to himself, "What a sleepy panda."

A moment later, he put Avril on the bed and went to the bathroom to change into his pajamas.

A figure lunged at him, shouting angrily, "You bastard, you dared to call me a panda while I was sleeping! I'll fight you to the death!"

Mr. Li Chen was taken aback when he heard Avril's voice. He then realized that the little girl had been pretending to be asleep; she had actually been awake for a long time.

"Hey, hey, hey! Avril, when I say you're a panda, I'm actually complimenting you! Look at your silly, goofy face, isn't it adorable!"

Hearing this, Avril became even more indignant. "You bastard, how dare you say that? And what's wrong with me? Am I stupid? Am I fat? And what do I look like a panda?"

"Uh..." Li Chen pointed to his eyes and said with a mischievous grin, "Your smoky eye makeup looks too much like it."

"Aaaaah! You still dare to say that? I'll fight you to the death!"

So, in the bathroom... Li Chen gave his remaining energy to Avril.

The next day, around 8 a. m., Li Chen returned to the bedroom, pinched Avril's little nose hard, and said, "Get up, lazy panda, we're going out to play today."

Avril wrinkled her little nose and complained sleepily, "You're such a monster! Aren't you tired? We didn't go to sleep until four in the morning!"

Actually, I'm not bad at it, I'm just afraid you're not, Li Chen thought to himself.

Seeing that Avril was reluctant to get out of bed, Li Chen had no choice but to go back to the Paravilla Stadium to make up for today's strength training.

Inside the Paravilla Stadium, Elton Brand and the others were somewhat surprised to see Li Chen, who had already taken leave, come to train them again.

"Hey! Chen, didn't you take leave? Why are you training again?" Elton Brand asked.

"Oh! Avril is staying in bed and says she's going out this afternoon, so I'm making up for today's strength training."

Hearing this, Zhu's teammates were speechless. Seriously, do you really need to be this disciplined?

On the other side, Alvin Gentry nodded with satisfaction upon hearing Li Chen's words. He would have less to worry about if all the team members were as self-disciplined as Li Chen.

"You should all learn from Chen. That's what a real player is like. Also, any player who takes a day off must make up for it the following day."

Upon hearing this, the Clippers players were stunned, and then they all glared angrily at Li Chen.

Those eyes seemed to be saying, "Damn bastard, why did you come back after taking leave? Now look what happened."

Li Chen innocently raised his hands, indicating that he hadn't done anything and that they shouldn't try to pin this on him.