The Art of the Silver Tongue

In the TNT broadcast room.

"I really didn't expect such a dramatic scene to happen on the court," Barkley remarked sincerely.

"If Wade is unable to play in the second half, it's highly unrealistic for O'Neal, who is past his prime, to stage a comeback and defeat the Knicks," Kenny Smith sincerely analyzed.

"Yes, the Miami Heat had a more than 60% chance of winning this game, it's a bit of a pity."

"Let's take a look at the performance of the two teams' star players in the first half," Kenny Smith said, changing the subject.

"Wade scored 8 points and had 6 assists in the first half. He played really well today; it was his best game in this series."

"It has to be admitted that Wade's breakthroughs are really strong; his speed is truly like lightning."

At this point, Barkley changed the subject, but still couldn't shake off Li Chen's defense.

"Hey, hey, hey! Charles, I can understand you praising Li Chen, but was Li Chen's play really defense?" Kenny Smith retorted.

"Kenny, forget about his defense, I just want to ask you, what's Wade's shooting percentage?"

Kenny Smith was speechless.

"Okay! Okay! Charles, you win."

Kenny Smith was speechless. Li Chen's seemingly perfunctory defense was able to stop Wade's layups time and time again. It was truly amazing.

Although he thought that way, Kenny Smith could fully understand why Li Chen had such a defensive attitude.

Because he not only had to defend Wade's layups, but also had to watch out for Wade passing the ball to O'Neal.

If it weren't for his occasional ability to disrupt Wade's passes, the Knicks might have been trailing by a large margin in the first half.

However, this kind of defense also gave Wade opportunities, which is why Wade was able to score eight points in the first half.

Shortly after, the second half of the match began.

When Wade returned to the court in his jersey, both Kenny Smith and Barkley were somewhat surprised.

"Oh, Charles, I must say, this is not a very wise decision."

Barkley nodded in agreement. "Exactly, it makes no sense. It's an irresponsible decision. Even if you win this game, can you still play the next one while taking painkillers?"

"In the 2002 season, Li Chen played with an injury in the most crucial game, but now? Sigh!" Barkley shook his head helplessly, expressing his disappointment with Wade's immaturity.

At the same time, Li Chen was also surprised that Wade wanted to continue the game.

He thought to himself, "Looks like you brought this on yourself if your meniscus gets ruined. Don't you even know your own limitations?" Li Chen couldn't control Wade's behavior, but he strongly disapproved of it.

After the game started, Wade demonstrated his fighting spirit and tenacious willpower, frequently scoring despite Li Chen's A-rank [Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier] reducing his shooting percentage by 15%. This shows the importance of mental strength in the game.

Wade demonstrated his leadership and responsibility as the team's core player.

Under his leadership, the Miami Heat engaged in a fierce battle with the Knicks.

Wade's perseverance and dedication inspired his teammates, who, seeing Wade efforts, were filled with a burning desire for victory.

They became more united, believing that as long as Wade was on the court, they had a chance to defeat any opponent. At that moment, Wade truly became the core of this Miami Heat and was trusted by his teammates.

Meanwhile, Wade's performance also gave Miami Heat fans a glimmer of hope.

Wade not only displayed exceptional skills on offense, but also put immense pressure on the Knicks on defense.

His performance made the Miami Heat stronger, and every time he received the ball, Li Chen could clearly feel a strong sense of confidence and fighting spirit.

As the game progressed into the latter part of the third quarter, Wade's offense became increasingly fluid, subtly reminiscent of his peak form Dwyane Wade.

This change surprised Li Chen somewhat, but he remained undaunted, confident that he was second to none.

At the same time, Wade's perseverance and determination were so great that even the effect of his skill [Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier] was greatly weakened.

Li Chen was quite certain of this, as evidenced by his consecutive Clutch Shot.

However, Li Chen was equally impressive; his shooting form was graceful and accurate, and every shot he took amazed the fans.

Whether from beyond the three-point line or driving to the basket against O'Neal's defense, he demonstrated outstanding scoring ability.

On the field, they were like two burning flames, illuminating the entire game.

At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led the Miami Heat by only one point, 80-79.

However, Li Chen has transformed the Knicks into a three-point shooting team. Once they get going, the Miami Heat are no match for them.

It's worth mentioning that during the third quarter, Li Chen repeatedly used his individual skills to attack the basket, causing great trouble for the Miami Heat's paint, especially for O'Neal.

He has committed four fouls while defending Li Chen.

At the start of the fourth quarter, Li Chen continued to attack the basket and forcefully challenge O'Neal.

In the third quarter, Li Chen's relentless harassment had worn down the fat man's last bit of patience.

So O'Neal slapped Li Chen, ball and all, down from mid-air with his large, fan-like hand.

At that moment, the referee blew his whistle and called a defensive foul on O'Neal, sending Li Chen to the free-throw line.

The moment the referee blew the whistle, O'Neal began to regret his decision.

I regret being so impulsive, but there's no going back.

Swish! Li Chen made both free throws; the free throws were practically handing points to Li Chen.

The Miami Heat on offense.

After Wade received the ball, Li Chen immediately began to defend him closely. Although this was not very effective against Wade at the moment, he still did not slack off in his defense against Wade.

At this moment, Li Chen suddenly spoke up, "Dwayne, I know you're unwilling to accept this. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't be willing either."

Wade was taken aback by Li Chen's words, but he quickly realized Li Chen's purpose in saying that. However, he would not give up.

Li Chen continued, "What you're doing is pointless. Even if you win this match, what difference will it make?"

Will you be able to play in the next game? Even if you can, what about the game after that? Even if you do manage to beat the Knicks and make it to the NBA Finals.

Can you win the championship after reaching the NBA Finals? Glory belongs only to the victors; who will remember the losers?

Dwyane, you're still young. If you don't make it this season, you can come back next season. But if you have a knee problem, you have no future. Without a future, what else is there to talk about?

You must take responsibility for yourself and avoid doing anything you'll regret for the rest of your life.

Li Chen's words were thought-provoking and insightful.

After hearing these words, Wade fell into deep thought. Yes! At the time, he was just unwilling and didn't think so much, but Li Chen did. Although Li Chen had ulterior motives, his reminder really moved him.

However, on the other hand, there's no going back now. If he were to say he wouldn't play in the next game, what would his teammates think of him?

Wade isn't stupid; he wouldn't do something that would ruin his image, so for now, he can only grit his teeth and keep playing.

So he feigned indifference and said, "It's no use, Chen, I won't be affected by you."

Li Chen was somewhat speechless. Although he had his own ulterior motives, he genuinely didn't want Wade to ruin him.

"However, I am still very grateful for your reminder," Wade said sincerely.

Li Chen was slightly taken aback.

The next moment, Wade suddenly started moving, passing Li Chen who was still in a daze.

This scene left Li Chen speechless.

But in the next possession, Li Chen responded with a three-pointer by Wade.

The Knicks lead the Miami Heat 85-81, a total of 4 points.

Then Li Chen seemed to sound the horn of a counterattack, and the Knicks players stepped up one after another.

First, Li Chen drew all of O'Neal's attention and quickly passed the ball to Wang Zhizhi.

Wang Zhizhi easily made a jump shot with Li Chen's help as a screen.

Then it was Crawford's turn, who received a pass from Li Chen on the outside and hit a three-pointer.

Then, JR Smith, known for his unpredictable style, also contributed a steal.

During this period, the Miami Heat's offense stalled, as if they had been stunned by the sudden outburst of the Knicks.

Wade was also swayed by Li Chen's words and lost his unwavering determination.

With five minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Knicks were leading the Miami Heat by 15 points. Van Gundy knew the game was lost and substituted all his starters.

The Knicks ultimately defeated the Miami Heat 107-93.

The Knicks' victory in the final sent the fans into a frenzy of celebration, and the entire arena erupted in cheers.

Excitement erupted like a volcanic eruption in the hearts of every fan.

Countless people chanted the team's slogans, and the jubilant scene seemed to ignite the entire city.

The fans' fervor extended beyond the stadium, and the entire city seemed to be enveloped in a joyful atmosphere.

On the streets, people sang and danced, sharing their joy and excitement with every stranger who passed by.

The Knicks' victory became a shared glory for the city's residents, and the unity and joy among them reached their peak that night.

They've waited so long! The last time they made it to the NBA Finals was 30 years ago! 30 years ago! How many 30-year periods do they have left? Some veteran fans were moved to tears.

The cheers in New York City were as if they had won the championship; they had truly waited too long.

Just then, Knicks fans spontaneously chanted "King of New York".

In this Wade, Wade scored 28 points on 10-of-20 shooting, along with 10 assists and 8-of-10 from the free-throw line.

O'Neal, 20 points, 8 rebounds.

Wang Zhizhi of the Knicks had an outstanding performance with 18 points.

Ariza had an outstanding performance when he came on, scoring 15 points, with his main contribution being on defense.

The other players performed only moderately.

Li Chen scored 34 points and 12 assists, shooting 10-for-18 from the field, including 5-for-6 from three-point range and 9-for-9 from the free-throw line.

In the TNT broadcast room.

"Congratulations to the Knicks, they swept their opponent out of the playoffs again," Barkley joked.

Kenny Smith smiled and said, "Let's see the result of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals."

"Kenny, I bet the Spurs will win."

Barkley's certainty surprised Kenny Smith, so he asked curiously, "Charles, why are you so sure?"

"Hahaha! Barkley guessed right!"

After laughing, Barkley explained, "Actually, it's a very simple principle. The perfect scenario would be for the Spurs to face Li Chen again."

After hearing Barkley's explanation, Kenny Smith was speechless.

On the other side.

Seeing Li Chen win again and the jubilant crowd at Madison Square Garden, Britney felt a surge of pride.

Because that was her idol, the man who made the city boil with excitement.

So she excitedly said to her boyfriend, "Kevin, Chen, you're amazing! You've made this city go wild! You're such an incredible man!"

Kevin Federline was very unhappy to see Britney so happy.

He sneered inwardly, "Tonight I will make you my woman, and you will become the most pitiful and pathetic woman in the world."

Because he knew about Britney's father's future plans.

Lost in thought, Kevin Federline broke into a bright smile and said, "Yes! I really can't imagine!"

Then Kevin Federline said, "Britney, why don't you go and talk to your idol?"

Britney was taken aback for a moment, then smiled sweetly and said, "No need."

Britney's smile instantly captivated Kevin Federline, and he secretly vowed to tonight...

A short while later, the fans began to leave the stadium, ready to party all night.

The Knicks players were also very excited, and this included, but not limited to, Li Chen and Wang Zhizhi.

Wang Zhizhi, in particular, is feeling quite strange right now, because he's found it incredibly easy to win championships when playing with Li Chen!

He wondered if he was being called a "clingy sycophant." The thought made him want to laugh.

A short while later, Li Chen and Alvin Gentry held their routine post-game press conference, while the other players were thinking about which nightclub to go to that evening.

After the post-match press conference, Li Chen did not go to a nightclub with them, but instead drove home to rest.

The streets of New York are unusually crowded tonight, with groups of people partying.

Looking through the car window at those happy faces, Li Chen's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile.

A short while later, he drove out of the bustling city center and headed towards his villa.

Just then, Li Chen spotted a slow-moving sports car ahead.

Seeing this, Li Chen stepped on the gas without hesitation, wanting to overtake the luxury car.

But then, an unexpected incident occurred. The sports car in front suddenly veered off course, as if it were drunk, and finally came to a stop on the side of the road.

This unexpected incident terrified Li Chen. He immediately slammed on the brakes and handbrake, and simultaneously yanked the steering wheel sharply outwards.

The Land Rover Range Rover was seen spinning repeatedly on the road, emitting a piercing screeching sound, leaving dark tire tracks in the road. Finally, it stopped just inches away from a sports car, averting a car accident.

But Li Chen was furious. He opened the car door, rushed to the sports car, and pounded on its window.

He wanted to see who was driving like that, so when the car window rolled down, Li Chen yelled, "You fucking want to die? Don't drag me down with you!"

But right after he finished cursing, Li Chen was a little stunned, because the man looked somewhat familiar.

The seriousness in his statement meant that he had just seen the man, so this man could potentially be one of his fans, which made him somewhat embarrassed.

At the same time, the person in the car was also stunned, and blurted out subconsciously, "It's you!"

Li Chen was taken aback when he heard this. He thought to himself that he might have been wrong, because judging from the tone of the man's voice, the bald man in front of him was not his fan. But this surprised him even more.

But something happened that Li Chen never expected.