239. The Bet

Li didn't go to the game last night, but he still watched the live broadcast and discovered something.

That's the problem of Garnett committing too many fouls in the paint.

His support leg on offense was unclear, which is why he was frequently called for traveling in crucial moments last night. If the league wasn't biased, the referees would turn a blind eye, but now the league clearly wants to promote James, so Garnett's mistake will be magnified infinitely.

What's most frustrating is that this habit has plagued Garnett throughout his career, and correcting it now seems incredibly difficult. So, this issue can only be left to fate.

At the same time, Li Chen also discovered a weakness in Garnett: his breakthroughs were not outstanding, which resulted in his poor ability to foul.

If Garnett had drawn a few more fouls last night, the outcome might have been different.

However, Garnett's defense was truly sharp; he blocked both James and Wade twice in last night's game.

Li Chen sighed slightly, thinking to himself, "It still has to be Teacher Yue!"

Li Chen is so bold that he'd like to go to Serbia right now and bring Jokic over to play for him.

At this moment, Li Chen was slightly stunned. What was he thinking just now? Right, it was defense.

Thinking about this, Li Chen fell into deep thought.

Half an hour later, Li Chen called over Keith Smart, the acting head coach.

He then explained his thoughts.

Although Keith Smart was very averse to the idea of the owner interfering in the team's tactics, he had to admit that this former NBA legend really had something to offer. If he were to become a head coach, he might not become a legendary coach, but he would certainly hold a certain position in the NBA.

Keith Smart also wants to win a championship and then secure his position as the Warriors' head coach.

But he was overthinking it, because Li Chen had already given that position to Alvin Gentry.

On the evening of June 13, at Air Lines Arena, the home court of the Miami Heat.

In the VIP room.

"Mr. Allison, our Warriors will definitely win this game," Li Chen said confidently.

"Oh? You're really confident! You know we have the best player in the NBA right now!" Mitch Allison said with a faint smile.

"Haha! Of course, I have great faith in my players."

"Oh?" Mickey Allison narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

After a moment, he smiled and said, "In that case, Chen, how about we make a bet?"

Li Chen looked at Mickey Allison with surprise, thinking, "That old fox."

Mickey Allison calmly met Li Chen's gaze.

After a moment, Li Chen withdrew his gaze and said, "Since Mr. Allison is interested, I certainly won't refuse. How about we bet?"

Mitch Allison's eyes lit up, then he composed himself and said, "My friend Jo Rob is a football fan..."

Seeing Li Chen's surprised expression, he explained, "Chen, you might have forgotten, but he's the guy who was competing with you for the Warriors, hahaha!"

Li Chen certainly knew that Jo Rob was one of the original owners of the Warriors.

But his surprise wasn't because of that, but because Mitch Allison mentioned Jo Rob.

Li Chen simply nodded and continued listening to what Mickey Allison had to say next.

After that, Li Chen roughly understood the meaning behind Mickey Allison's words.

This made Li Chen fall into deep thought.

Meanwhile, seeing Li Chen remain silent, Mickey Allison felt a pang of disappointment and sighed inwardly, "Jora, it seems you have no chance."

Just then, Li Chen smiled slightly and suddenly said, "Mr. Allison, I can accept a bet of 10% of Warriors' shares, but if I win, I hope Mr. Allison will grant me one request."

Mickey Allison narrowed his eyes slightly, feigning nonchalance, and asked, "What are your requirements?"

After carefully considering his words, Li Chen said, "As long as it doesn't go against the interests of businessmen, I hope you can stand on my side."

Upon hearing Li Chen's request, Mickey Allison paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."

After reaching the bet, the two smiled knowingly, both satisfied that they had achieved their goals.

Meanwhile, warm-ups have already begun on the field.

The Miami Heat's starting lineup for this game is:

Chalmers (Point Guard)

Wade (Shooting Guard)

James (Small Forward)

Shane Battier (Power Forward)

Chris Bosh (Center)

The Miami Heat's starting lineup didn't change much, except that Bosh was promoted from the bench to the starting position.

The Warriors' starting lineup is:

Curry (Point Guard)

Klay Thompson (Shooting Guard)

Leonard (Small Forward)

DeRozan (Power Forward)

Garnett (center)

The Warriors have undergone significant roster changes, with defensive stalwarts Korver and David Lee relegated to the bench.

Klay Thompson and DeRozan were promoted to the starting lineup.

DeRozan's defense isn't actually that great, but it's still much better than Korver's and David Lee's.

The Warriors started the first quarter with an offensive attack.

Curry dribbled the ball up the court, then passed it to Garnett, Garnett backed down Bosh for a one-on-one.

Battier double-teamed Garnett, who then passed the ball to DeRozan for support.

DeRozan made a mid-range jumper.

The Warriors took an early 2-0 lead.

The Miami Heat on offense.

The Warriors played 2-3 Zone Defense today because the Miami Heat's three-point shooting isn't particularly strong.

James drove to the basket like a tank.

James, I have only one trick up my sleeve, and I can get by in any situation.

Garnett immediately moved in to cover.

James' layup attempt was disrupted by Garnett and missed.

Bosh grabbed the offensive rebound, but before he could launch a second attack, Klay Thompson and DeRozan immediately closed in and attacked him.

Bosh passed the ball to Wade.

Just as Wade reached out to receive the ball, another hand beat him to it.

Steal, Leonard's steal.

Meanwhile, Curry had already made a fast break and, after receiving a long pass from Leonard, easily Curry a layup.

The Warriors extended their lead to 4-0.

Wade dribbled the ball slowly across the frontcourt, clearly trying to slow down the pace.

At this moment, Leonard clung to the Heat like a leech, Leonard defense was very aggressive, clearly the Warriors' strategy was to speed up the Miami Heat's offensive pace.

As the saying goes, haste makes waste; only in this way can the Warriors have a chance to fight back.

Leonard's defensive talent is undeniable; despite being a rookie, he has caused Wade considerable trouble.

Wade could only pass the ball to James.

But as soon as James got the ball, Klay Thompson and DeRozan double-teamed him.

James passed the Bosh to Bosh under the basket.

Bosh's layup attempt was blocked by Garnett.

However, Shane Battier picked up the rebound.

Curry doesn't play defense, but Curry defense is really terrible right now.

Battier ignored Curry and scored.

4 to 2.

Curry, biting his mouthguard, looked up at the 4-2 score with a frustrated expression.

Beyond the three-point line, Curry and Klay Thompson set a screen and drove into the box.

Curry then missed a layup, but drew a foul from the Miami Heat's Point Guard.

Curry went to the free-throw line, swish! swish! Curry made both free throws.

6 to 2.

In the first quarter, the Warriors showcased their formidable Defensive Ability.

They kept a close eye on their opponents, relentlessly harassing the Miami Heat's players.

Whether it was withstanding the opponent's breakthroughs or fighting for rebounds, the Warriors demonstrated an indomitable will and a tenacious fighting spirit.

The Warriors' defensive strategy was very clever; they accurately anticipated their opponents' offensive intentions and responded quickly.

They used their agility to constantly disrupt the opponent's passing lanes, making it difficult for the Miami Heat to coordinate their plays.

In addition, the Warriors made full use of the team's overall coordination and effectively blocked the opponent's scoring space by actively assisting in defense.

The Warriors' defensive performance was truly breathtaking.

They executed every defensive detail flawlessly, keeping a close eye on the opposing players' movements and giving them no chance to breathe.

At the same time, the excellent teamwork between the Warriors players is also one of the key factors in their outstanding defense.

Meanwhile, on offense, Curry, Klay Thompson, Leonard, DeRozan can all play off-ball, finding scoring opportunities while constantly moving around.

The Warriors have shown the makings of a championship team in both their team defense and individual offensive capabilities.

However, with eight minutes left in the first quarter, Miami Heat coach Rikfeld saw that the Miami Heat's offense was falling into the Warriors' rhythm, and that they were already down 18-25 by the end of the first quarter. He immediately called a timeout.

After the timeout, the Miami Heat gradually found their offensive rhythm.

At the end of the first quarter, the Miami Heat, though unable to take the lead, were only down by two points, 30-28, against the Warriors.

Inside a VIP box at the Aviation Stadium.

"Chen, I really didn't expect the Warriors to be able to lead the Miami Heat in the first quarter."

Honestly, Mitch Allison really didn't expect the Warriors to be ahead of the Miami Heat.

Li Chen smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Allison, the Warriors just caught us off guard."

Mitch Allison nodded, but still exclaimed in admiration, "No wonder they're the team that can upset the Spurs in the eighth round."

As Li Chen and his companion chatted casually, the second quarter of the game began.

In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, James and Battier remained on the court.

For the Warriors, Curry remained on the court while all other starters rested.

The Warriors' current roster is:

Curry (Point Guard)

Harden (Shooting Guard)

Korver (Small Forward)

David Lee (Power Forward)

Kwame Brown (Center)

The Warriors' lineup stunned the Miami Heat as soon as they came out.

This lineup is completely different from the lineup used in the first quarter.

The Warriors' bench unit is all about extreme offense, and their offensive pace is incredibly fast, often completing an attack in just 7 seconds. The Warriors' offensive efficiency is also remarkable, with their three-pointers hitting consistently.

On the Miami Heat's side, James was completely stunned. The pace was too fast, and James was unknowingly drawn into the Warriors' offensive rhythm.

In just three minutes, the Warriors outscored the Miami Heat 9-2.

Riley had no choice but to call another timeout, and at the same time, he had to bring his key players onto the court ahead of schedule.

He really can't stay out of the game; the Warriors' bench is just too strong.

Although the Miami Heat's key players returned to the court one after another, they did not achieve a dominant performance in the following games.

On the contrary, the Warriors, with their powerful and fearless offense, crushed the Miami Heat's defense like a beast.

Beyond the three-point line, Curry's scorching hands seemed to ignite a battle, each shot a spark of hope.

He fearlessly faced the Miami Heat's defense, hitting several fierce three-pointers in a row, tearing the Miami Heat's defense to shreds. Faced with such a brilliant performance, the audience's boiling shouts and applause seemed to stimulate the Warriors' offensive morale.

Meanwhile, the Warriors' offensive strategy was also exceptionally effective. They utilized the excellent teamwork, quick passing, and fluid coordination between their players to continuously create trouble and pressure for the Miami Heat.

On the court, Klay Thompson and Harden displayed unparalleled chemistry; their passing and catching were like a dance of perfect understanding.

The Miami Heat were unable to stop the Warriors' offensive onslaught and could only watch helplessly as the score gap widened.

Every offensive play by the Warriors was like a thunderous attack, showcasing their powerful momentum and uncompromising fighting spirit.

They didn't just score points; they infused every offensive play with passion and pride. Their sole objective was to completely crush the Miami Heat and showcase their unparalleled strength.

In the final moments of the second quarter, Curry hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer from mid-court to end the first half.

In the first half, the Warriors caught the Miami Heat off guard by using two different lineups.

Often, the Miami Heat have just adapted to the Warriors' first lineup when...

The Warriors changed their lineup, which put the Miami Heat at a significant disadvantage.

Inside a VIP box at the Aviation Stadium.

"Mr. Allison, the Warriors are leading the Miami Heat 59-50. It seems you'll have a tough time winning this bet!"

Li Chen's words made Mikey Allison even more annoyed. He cursed inwardly that they were a bunch of useless players, three All-Stars couldn't beat a bunch of substitutes.

Lost in thought, Mikey Allison smiled slightly and said, "Chen, this is only the first half of the game. It's too early to draw conclusions."

Li Chen smiled slightly and said nothing, because Mickey Allison's barely satisfactory results proved that he was not happy at the moment.

After the start of the third quarter, the Miami Heat found a way to deal with the Warriors: relentlessly attack Curry, passing the ball to whoever was matched up against Curry.

When Li Chen saw Curry's baby-faced, sullen expression on the big screen, he almost burst out laughing.

Warriors head coach Keith Smart was also somewhat perplexed by this scene.

After thinking about it, he decided to substitute Curry out so he could rest.

So he replaced Curry with Harden. Although Harden's defense is much better than Harden's under Li Chen's training, he is only slightly better than Curry is now.

However, Harden's flopping skills were so refined that he drew two fouls from both James and Wade within just five minutes of entering the game. The two Banana Boat brothers already had four fouls by then.

At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors still led the Miami Heat by 6 points.

The fourth quarter will determine the final outcome of the game.