The First Round of the Playoffs

The regular season MVP is LeBron James.

James averaged 22.5 points, 8.1 assists, and 8.5 rebounds per game.

1: Pistons

2: Miami Heat

3: New Jersey Basketball Team

4: Cavaliers

5: Wizards

6: Pacers

7: Bulls

8: Knicks

One reason for the Knicks' poor record is the agreement between Li Chen and James.

Secondly, Li Chen wanted to nurture David Lee and Louis Williams.

Thirdly, Odom is incredibly unreliable. He hangs out with Khloe Kardashian all the time, and his playing style is simply unwatchable.

This is why the Lakers traded him to the Knicks.

Originally, Li Chen only wanted a first-round pick, but the Lakers insisted on trading Odom. After hesitating for a moment, Li Chen still chose the first-round pick. Seeing that Li Chen was not fooled, the Lakers packaged Odom and sent him to the New York Knicks.

The Knicks performed poorly for the reasons mentioned above.

Because of the team's poor performance, Dolan talked to Li Chen several times. At first, Li Chen just said that it was inevitable for the team's performance to fluctuate during the adaptation period. Later, Dolan realized that Li Chen was talking nonsense! No matter how much the team adapts to the lineup, half a season would be enough!

Seeing that he couldn't get away with evasions, Li Chen resorted to his elaborate deception. Here's what Li Chen said at the time.

"Mr. Dolan, you're telling me, when everyone outside was pessimistic about the Knicks, and then the Knicks went on a tear in the Playoffs and succeeded again, I'm asking you, doesn't that feel great?"

Dolan, the rich second-generation, thought about the scene and then subconsciously nodded. This kind of face-slapping drama did indeed touch his excitement point, and he really enjoyed it.

After managing to seduce Dolan, Li Chen thought to himself, "As expected, rich kids all like this kind of thing."

As Li Chen predicted, the outside world was pessimistic about the Knicks, but Dolan didn't care. In an interview, he openly supported the Knicks, saying Knicks were the strongest team.

This drew scorn from the outside world, who all believed that Dolan was just being stubborn.

As the regular season was drawing to a close, Mr. Dolan got a little excited. He couldn't wait to get to the Playoffs and start showing off his skills.

Competition in the Western Conference has intensified under Li Chen's questionable tactics.

The Spurs have achieved an incredible record of 63 wins and 19 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference.

However, he did not lead by a wide margin as in the original timeline, because the Lakers' strength increased significantly after Yao Ming joined the Lakers this year, and they achieved a record of 62 wins and 20 losses, closely following the Spurs.

With the addition of the Knicks' three-point shooting team, the Rockets also made it to the Playoffs.

Morey also became the team's general manager thanks to this trade, and won the Best General Manager award at the event.

Morey is riding high right now!

However, despite the Rockets' Rockets glamorous image, JR Smith and two others look down on Tracy McGrady.

Moreover, under Li Chen's instructions, they were very united and isolated Tracy McGrady. You can imagine the scene of five people playing on the court, and three of them not passing the ball to Tracy McGrady, the leader of the Rockets.

How could Tracy McGrady stand this? So he kept putting pressure on the head coach, but Jeff Van Gundy couldn't do anything about it!

Therefore, the Rockets' internal situation is very chaotic, and major chaos could erupt at any time.

Western Conference Regular Season Standings:

1: Spurs

2: Lakers

3: Suns

4: Nuggets

5: Dallas Mavericks

6: Grizzlies

7: Clippers

8: Rockets

On April 23, four games were played in the first round of the Playoffs.

The matchups are: Spurs vs. Rockets, Suns vs. Grizzlies, Heat vs. Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Wizards.

The Rockets defeated the Spurs 123-122 with a last-second shot from Crawford.

However, Van Gundy was not happy because the game-winning shot was originally intended for Tracy McGrady, but JR Smith simply didn't pass the ball to Tracy McGrady.

Without Li Chen's supervision, JR Smith has now let himself go.

On the 24th, the Knicks will play their first game of the Playoffs against the Pistons, who are currently ranked first in the Eastern Conference and led by Larry Brown.

The Pistons' starting lineup for this game remained the same as their "Big Five".

Knicks roster:

Li Chen (Point Guard)

Nate Robinson (Shooting Guard)

Allan Houston (Small Forward)

Odom (Power Forward)

Wang Zhizhi (Center)

In the TNT broadcast room.

"Charles, do you think the Knicks can succeed?" Kenny Smith asked with a smile.

Barkley stroked its shiny bald head, thought for a moment, and said, "Maybe, possibly, perhaps!"

Pfft! Kenny Smith couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Charles, let's make a bet!"

"Fuck, Kenny, you bastard, didn't you say you were quitting gambling?"

"Never mind that, I'm just asking you, do you Charles?"

Barkley bluntly replied, "I wouldn't dare."

Kenny Smith was utterly astonished that Barkley would utter that word so confidently; he was speechless.

In this match, Li Chen's random S-rank Skill is [Prohibit Flight], which increases the success rate of blocks by 30% and increases the team's morale by 20% after a successful block.

Li Chen was quite satisfied with this skill.

Li Chen then equipped the skills [Ankle Killer], [Pull-up Jumper], [Assist Master], [Stylish], and [Co-defense Master].

The reason why Payton [Ankle Killer] was promoted to S-level was because Li Chen won the championship again.

It's important to know that S-level [Ankle Killer] is very strong, especially against a Defensive Ability strong team like the Pistons.

The Knicks' jump ball is still terrible.

The Pistons are on offense.

Billups passes the ball to Prince.

Prince scored a powerful shot against Allan Houston.

Seeing this, Li Chen shook his head helplessly. Allan Houston's injury was indeed not healed!

The Knicks are on offense.

Li Chen used his speed to break through the Pistons' defense and dribbled towards the basket.

Li Chen's sharp breakthroughs made the Pistons nervous, considering they had fallen to this man for three consecutive seasons.

Li Chen was like a nightmare for the Pistons.

Prince and Billups both rushed towards Li Chen, forming a pincer movement.

But at that moment, Li Chen suddenly stopped and quickly passed the ball to Allan Houston, who was left unmarked.

Allan Houston, known as the Mid-range King, calmly slammed the ball into the basket.

2 to 2 draw.

Allan Houston scored the crucial points for the Knicks.

This attack fully demonstrated Li Chen's strategic vision and trust in his teammates.

Meanwhile, Allan Houston only felt like he could still play when he was shooting.

In reality, Allan Houston is no longer good enough; his true shooting percentage is only around 30%, or even lower.

Without Li Chen's [Assist Master] 20% assist, his shooting is really terrible.

The Pistons quickly launched a counterattack after the Knicks scored.

They broke through the Knicks' defense with fast breaks and agile passing, culminating in a victory for the Wallace the Roaring Heavenly Venerate.

The Pistons now lead the Knicks 4-2.

In the next round, Li Chen broke through again, and he once again became the focus of attention.

However, that pass just now made the Pistons hesitant to let Allan Houston run rampant, which made Prince more cautious.

Li Chen took advantage of Prince's momentary hesitation to break past Billups and drive into the paint.

The two Wallace could tell from Li Chen's imposing manner that he clearly wanted to take the shot himself!

Thus, the two formidable opponents under the basket simultaneously launched a pincer attack on Li Chen.

But...

Just then, Li Chen unexpectedly passed the ball to Odom again.

Hamilton, with his agile footwork, quickly covered for the defense.

But Odom still managed to shoot the ball.

But this shot was forced; the chance of making it was less than 30%.

Sure enough, the basketball started to fall before it even reached the rim.

Just then, a figure leaped into the air, caught the basketball with one hand, and slammed it into the hoop.

The score was tied at 4-4, bringing the two teams back to square one.

"Oh my God, the teamwork between Chen and Odom was absolutely brilliant," Barkley exclaimed.

Kenny Smith nodded and said, "They cleverly used the unspoken understanding between the two to successfully complete a stunning dunk."

The match continued, with both teams engaging in a fierce offensive battle.

The Pistons are on offense, Billups passes to Ben Wallace under the basket.

Wallace easily bumped past Odom, but was blocked by Li Chen as he attempted a layup.

The [Prohibit Flight] 20% momentum boost gave the Knicks the initiative.

The basketball didn't go out of bounds; instead, it was caught by Nate Robinson of the Knicks.

The Knicks switched sides and went on offense. In the following game, Wang Zhizhi displayed excellent skills under the basket, scoring continuously while Li Chen drew most of the Pistons' attention, putting immense pressure on the Pistons.

Seeing this, Pistons' Larry Brown on the bench decisively adjusted the lineup, strengthening the rim defense and effectively weakening the Knicks' scoring ability.

The match entered a close phase, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with tension and anticipation.

As the match progressed, both teams displayed a tenacious fighting spirit.

The Knicks' scoring spurred the Pistons' fighting spirit. They began to guard their opponents more closely and used clever tactics to find more open positions on offense.

The constantly changing score kept the entire match suspenseful and exciting.

The Pistons' tight defense put immense pressure on the Knicks, but Li Chen kept looking for opportunities to break through.

He used the "Ankle Killer" to make Billups suffer, and Billups even wondered if he had rickets, as he always felt like he was about to fall.

Li Chen didn't deliberately try to shake off someone like Puss; instead, he broke through Puss's defense the moment he stumbled, and then pounced into the basket like a leopard.

Just as he was about to shoot, Pistons' defensive anchor Ben Wallace stepped up to try and block the shot.

At the critical moment, Li Chen demonstrated his decisiveness and composure.

As Ben Wallace lunged at him, he pulled up in mid-air and threw the ball.

At that moment, the referee blew his whistle, indicating that Ben Wallace had committed a foul by hitting the hand.

Meanwhile, the ball was flying towards the basket, and the fans held their breath, praying that the shot wouldn't go in.

The ball flew towards the basket, and the fans held their breath, waiting for the result they were hoping for.

Time seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere grew even more tense. The basketball gently touched the Nets and then fell into the hoop.

At that moment, the Pistons fans were disappointed, and a unified chorus of boos erupted from the court.

This score not only boosted the morale of the Knicks players but also made them feel that victory was within reach.

The Knicks' scoring put pressure on the Pistons, but the Pistons did not back down and were determined to show their strength.

They began to tighten their rebounding, limiting the Knicks' second-chance opportunities and trying to narrow the gap.

As the first half entered its final stages, the fighting spirit of both teams became increasingly apparent, and the Pistons' leadership was on full display at crucial moments.

Every player on the field displayed outstanding individual skills and teamwork, launching a series of attacks.

They continued to break through the Knicks' defense, closing the gap with accurate shooting.

The Pistons were in high spirits, convinced that victory would be theirs. Three years had passed, and they didn't want to lose again.

In the tense and exciting game, the Pistons demonstrated their tenacity and top-notch teamwork.

Their players worked closely together, dribbling erratically as they attacked the Knicks' basket, occasionally sinking beautiful shots.

The Pistons' tactics were skillful and well-organized; they used their superior skills and agile passing to disrupt the opponent's defense.

The dawn of victory is gradually closing in on the Pistons.

The Pistons' offense left David Lee and Louis Williams bewildered, making them a liability for the Knicks.

However, Alvin Gentry did not substitute either of them. These two were determined, and he knew the Pistons were the best whetstone for his skills.

On the other side, the Pistons displayed excellent scoring ability, consistently hitting crucial shots, putting the Knicks on the back foot.

The Pistons' lead continued to widen, and it seemed that victory was within their grasp.

The Pistons' lead continued to widen, but the Knicks were unwilling to give up.

They adjusted their lineup, strengthened their defense, and under Li Chen's leadership, began to show a tenacious will to fight back.

The Knicks adopted a more aggressive offensive strategy, which involved speeding up the pace to deny the Pistons any opportunity to organize their defense, thereby narrowing the point difference.

This strategy was very successful; with Li Chen's consistent shooting, the score was steadily narrowed.

The atmosphere on the field was tense, with both teams giving their all to fight for victory.

With the first half nearing its end, the Pistons maintained their lead, but the difference was now less than 5 points.

This made the Pistons players somewhat impatient.

With two minutes remaining in the first half, Larry Brown decided to call a timeout to calm the Pistons players down.

Larry Brown knows that who can stay calm at all times will determine the outcome of the game.

During the timeout, Larry Brown quickly adjusted the lineup and strengthened the defensive strategy in an attempt to stabilize the situation.

Although it was only the first half of the game, both teams played with the intensity of a fourth quarter.

In the TNT broadcast room.

"Sure enough, the Knicks trading away three key players this season has had a huge impact on them," Kenny Smith remarked.

Barkley nodded and said, "Yeah! The Knicks performed well in the regular season David Lee and Louis Williams are too inexperienced against the Pistons' starting five."

"And Odom's performance is completely different from when he was with the Clippers! And Khloe Kardashian, sigh!" Kenny Smith could only sigh.

"It's going to be very difficult for the Knicks to advance to the next round unless Chen has a breakout performance," Barkley said, pointing out the Knicks' only way out.