The 2011-12 Regular Season Opener

Just three minutes later, the Warriors not only tied the score but also took the lead.

Seeing that things were not going well, Clippers head coach Negro immediately substituted in his starters.

As a result, the Clippers' offense became even more incisive in the following games, and they launched a powerful counterattack.

The team's rapid advances and skillful passing showcased their technical level.

Their sharp drives and efficient shooting percentage allowed them to catch up at one point, posing a significant challenge to the Warriors.

But the Warriors' bench players have daily intra-squad scrimmages, and their opponents are Li Chen, arguably the greatest player in NBA history and a notorious cheat in the NBA.

Playing against top players like these every day makes them much more resilient under pressure on the field.

Therefore, they were able to calmly face the pressure, and they skillfully utilized teamwork and a tight defensive strategy to successfully maintain their lead.

The Clippers' head coach was dumbfounded; he was starting to question his own abilities. Was this really a Warriors reserve player?

How were they able to compete against the Clippers' star players?

The Warriors' strong bench players sent San Francisco fans into a frenzy of cheers.

The fans are happy, so of course they're willing to spend money on tickets.

At the end of the second quarter, thanks to a strong performance from the Warriors' bench players, the Golden State Warriors maintained a 60-56 lead over the Clippers.

After a 15-minute break, the third quarter began. The starting lineup had rested for more than 30 minutes and were full of energy. As soon as they came back on the court, Garnett scored 6 points with a combination of Garnett and inside shots. In addition, Korver hit a three-pointer, Golden State Warriors on a 9-2 run against the Clippers.

The Warriors' sharp offense in the third quarter forced the Clippers to call a timeout.

The team's head coach implemented a defensive strategy, which somewhat suppressed the Warriors' offense. However, in the second half of the game, they were clearly no match for the Warriors' well-rested starting lineup.

At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers trailed the Golden State Warriors 72-85 by 13 points, and the Clippers were showing signs of collapse.

Entering the final quarter, the Warriors once again substituted their bench players. This time, David Lee did not play; instead, Garnett took to the court.

Although the Clippers refused to give up easily, they gave it their all and displayed extraordinary fighting spirit on the court.

However, the Warriors held firm and maintained their lead.

The Clippers fought hard to catch up, attempting a comeback victory.

However, whenever the score was brought closer, Warriors player would step up and sink a three-pointer, filling the entire arena with the Clippers players' despair.

It's worth mentioning that in the matchups between Harden and Chris Paul, whenever Chris Paul made a small foul on Harden would always dramatically fall down.

Harden kept falling to the ground, which left the referee speechless. So the referee called a flopping foul on Harden, but Harden continued to fall to the ground as if nothing had happened.

The referee, who was usually quite mild-mannered, decided to review the slow-motion replay. He discovered that Chris Paul had fouled Harden, but Harden's reaction was exaggerated.

In order for the game to proceed smoothly, the referee warned Chris Paul and Harden.

Chris Paul was speechless; this was the first time he'd ever seen such a shameless act! After the referee's warning, Chris Paul had no choice but to abandon his dirty tricks.

However, without his signature dirty tricks, his Defensive Ability has plummeted. Keep in mind that Harden is now a player carefully nurtured by Li Chen, and his stamina is incredible; Chris Paul simply can't stop him.

On the other side, when Li Chen Harden attempted to bluff, the corner of his mouth twitched.

Meanwhile, this scene left elementary school student Curry dumbfounded, and then his eyes lit up as if he had discovered a new continent.

But just then, a large hand pressed down on his head. The owner of the hand was none other than Li Chen.

Curry looked at Li Chen with a puzzled expression, only to see Li Chen give him a warm, sunny smile and say, "Stephen, if you try to be like Harden, I'll show you how wonderful the world is."

Seeing Li Chen's gentle smile, Curry felt his hair stand on end, a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

Driven by the human instinct for survival, the elementary school student shook his head vigorously, assuring him, "Boss, I would never learn James's dirty tricks."

Li Chen was satisfied with Curry's assurance.

In the final moments of the game, the Warriors, with their consistent performance and confidence, secured a 110-100 victory.

They displayed top-notch teamwork throughout the game, giving Warriors fans hope.

The Clippers put in tremendous effort and showed great resilience, but their efforts were futile in the face of such a significant gap in strength.

At the same time, Garnett also saw the Warriors' potential, which gave him a bad feeling, wondering if his 5% stake would go down the drain.

However, on second thought, if he could actually win the championship, he wouldn't have lost out.

The Golden State Warriors performed exceptionally well in the remainder of the regular season, achieving a ten-game winning streak. However, Curry's re-injury dampened this momentum.

That day, Li Chen watched Curry practicing shooting continuously in his wheelchair and said with a smile, "Kid, you're hardworking." Li Chen paused slightly, then joked, "Women get injured once a month, but you seem to get injured every year."

Curry "..."

Curry said speechlessly, "Dude, can you please stop rubbing salt into my wounds?"

"Haha! I'm just kidding. But you really need to take your injury-prone nature seriously. You need to know that there are countless incredibly talented players in the NBA, but they've all been brought down by injuries."

Li Chen's words made Curry fall into deep thought.

Although Li Chen knew that Curry wouldn't have suffered any serious injuries in the future, that was in the past, and he couldn't guarantee that in this world.

At this moment, Curry hesitated for a moment and said, "How about you train me, boss?"

Li Chen patted Curry on the shoulder approvingly and said, "Stephen, this is a wise choice. I will train you to be like James, able to go to nightclubs at night and still play games during the day."

Curry "..."

Although the Warriors are full of talent, Warriors are still a young team, and like other young teams, they have the drawback of instability.

When the Playoffs ended, the Warriors barely made it into the Playoffs.

Garnett was still somewhat surprised that they barely made it into the Playoffs.

The Warriors are ranked eighth in the Western Conference with a record of 45 wins and 37 losses.

1. Chicago Bulls (56 wins, 26 losses)

2. Miami Heat (52 wins, 30 losses)

3. Indiana Pacers (50 wins, 32 losses)

4. Boston Celtics (49 wins, 33 losses)

5. Atlanta Hawks (46 wins, 36 losses)

6. Orlando Magic (43 wins, 39 losses)

7. New York Knicks (42 wins, 40 losses)

8. Philadelphia 76ers (41 wins, 41 losses)

This year, the Bulls, led by Derrick Rose, achieved a record of 56 wins and 26 losses, ranking first in the Eastern Conference.

Western Conference

1. San Antonio Spurs (66 wins, 16 losses)

2. Oklahoma City Thunder (63 wins, 19 losses)

3. Los Angeles Lakers (57 wins, 25 losses)

4. Memphis Grizzlies (57 wins, 25 losses)

5. Los Angeles Clippers (56 wins, 26 losses)

6. Denver Nuggets (54 wins, 28 losses)

7. Dallas Mavericks (52 wins, 30 losses)

8. Golden State Warriors (45 wins, 37 losses)

Two days later, the Golden State Warriors' first Playoffs began.

Before the game, in the Warriors' locker room, Li Chen looked at the players present and said seriously, "Although I know the Spurs are strong..."

Curry, Harden, and the others listened silently.

Garnett was speechless. Only after getting close to Li Chen did he realize that this guy's personality was really... well, you know.

When you were playing basketball, you dominated the Spurs, making them unable to lift their heads. What? Now that you're the owner, do you still want to beat the Spurs?

Just as Garnett was internally complaining, Li Chen said again, "I've never lost to the Spurs, and I don't want my team to lose to the Spurs."

"Don't worry, boss, we'll definitely beat the Spurs," Harden, without a beard, patted his chest and assured them.

Then Curry and the others chimed in, saying things like the Spurs weren't anything to be afraid of.

Hearing these promises from future superstars, Li Chen felt somewhat comforted.

However, he didn't have high expectations, after all, the Spurs were experienced and a traditional powerhouse, while the Warriors had a poor foundation.

Shortly after, the players from both sides began to enter the court. Li Chen's retirement rekindled the Spurs fans' hopes of winning the championship, so the Spurs' regular season attendance has increased significantly in the past two seasons.

The Playoffs can even reach 100% attendance.

In the TNT broadcast room.

"Haha! Kenny, to be honest, I really didn't expect Chen to retire at his peak."

"Yes! I didn't expect that. I thought he was joking at first!" Kenny Smith exclaimed.

"It wouldn't be bad if he retired; this kid made the NBA Playoffs boring."

Kenny Smith gave Barkley a thumbs up, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with that.

"Next, let's take a look at the starting lineups for both teams."

The Spurs' starting lineup is:

Parker (Point Guard)

Ginobili (Shooting Guard)

Draymond Green (Small Forward)

Diaw (Power Forward)

Duncan (center)

Unable to draft Leonard, the Spurs had to move Ginobili from the bench to the starting lineup.

The Golden State Warriors' starting lineup is:

Curry (Point Guard)

Korver (Shooting Guard)

Leonard (Small Forward)

Garnett (Power Forward)

David Lee (Center)

At the start of the first quarter, Curry immediately tested his shooting touch, and thud! The basketball bounced off the rim.

However, the Warriors have a very solid interior defense with Garnett and David Lee.

Garnett grabbed the rebound and then scored over Duncan's defense.

The Warriors took an early lead, going up 2-0.

Then, the French Pocket Rocket Parker drove to the basket and made a layup to tie the game.

In the next possession, Curry dribbles the ball upcourt, preparing to launch an attack.

But Parker kept his eyes fixed on Curry.

He keenly grasped Curry's intention to attack and reacted quickly.

Parker precisely coordinated his footwork and arm movements, pressing Curry closely and trying to limit his offensive space.

He guarded Curry and giving him no chance to breathe.

Parker remained vigilant and adopted an aggressive defensive strategy, trying to anticipate Curry's next move.

Curry skillfully moved his body, showcasing his innate basketball talent and solid fundamentals.

He held the ball firmly in his hand, using delicate control and precise power distribution to engage in a fierce battle with Parker.

At this moment, David Lee came out from the inside to set a screen for Curry.

Curry took advantage of David Lee's screen and shot.

The basketball flew in a beautiful arc towards the blue hoop.

At that moment, the ball seemed to have an unspoken understanding with the basket, passing through the net without any obstruction and going into the hoop.

Swish! The basketball goes through the net cleanly.

The Warriors to take a 5-2 lead.

In the TNT broadcast room.

"Oh God, this carefree attitude reminds me of Li Chen."

"Kenny, I'm sure this kid must have been trained by Li Chen. He's too reckless," Barkley said confidently.

Kenny Smith smiled.

The Spurs on offense.

Parker controlled the offensive rhythm, dribbling steadily forward and finding space to break through.

Just as Parker was about to fake out Curry...

Curry, with his exceptional reflexes and quick movements, stayed close to Parker, giving him no chance to break through.

With his exceptional defensive skills and keen observation, he closely watched Parker's every move.

Parker is, after all, a veteran player, and his experience is something that Curry, in his second year, can't easily defend against.

At that moment, Korver chose to double-team Parker.

Curry and Korver's double-team caused Parker a lot of trouble, and for a time, Parker was put on the defensive.

Curry moved his feet nimbly and maintained his balance at all times, making it impossible for Parker to break through.

Korver, like a cheetah, anticipated Parker's movements and prepared to steal the ball.

Parker knew he had to manage possession of the ball quickly, and just as Parker was thinking about who to pass it to, Ginobili shouted, "Tony, over here!"

After receiving the ball, Ginobili used his excellent agility to break through with his signature serpentine dribble and lay up at the basket.

However, Leonard, a rookie in his first year, was fearless and unhesitatingly stretched out his arm to block Ginobili's path to the basket.

Ginobili didn't seem to care much about Leonard, the rookie.

Ginobili attempted to change direction past Leonard, but Leonard stole the ball from him in the next instant.

Leonard then stole the ball and cruised to score two points.

Ginobili was a bit careless on that play.

In the Spurs' bench, Popovich was feeling a bit annoyed. This was a player he had high hopes for! Now he was a player from the Spurs' arch-rival, and he was truly frustrated.

And so, the two teams traded baskets in the first quarter, with the score fluctuating back and forth.

As the first quarter drew to a close, the Golden State Warriors, who had barely made it into the Playoffs, were surprisingly evenly matched with the Western Conference Conference-leading Spurs.

Shortly after, the first quarter ended with the Warriors missing their final shot.

In the TNT broadcast room.

"Haha! It would be interesting if the Spurs were upset in the first round."

Barkley's words amused Kenny Smith. "Charles, if it were another team, that might be possible, but not the Spurs."

"Okay, okay, Kenny, I admit you have a lot to say, but I still hope they succeed."

"Me too."

"Hahaha!" The two of them burst into laughter.