As the saying went, the weather could change without warning, and misfortune could strike anyone at any time.
Li Chen's drives were sharp, but his luck left much to be desired. The [Feeling Barometer] showed three colors on its meter, but the green and red sections were tiny, especially the red. To him, it looked like a thin red line.
After weighing his options, Li Chen decided to pass.
He passed to Elton Brand, a dependable role player.
Kobe was just as stunned by Li Chen's flashy move. You bust your ass getting past me just to pass the ball? What's wrong with you?
Kobe, never one to let things go, suddenly realized what was going on. This guy was definitely getting back at him. He decided he'd make Li Chen question his whole existence today.
Kobe wasn't bluffing. This time, he went all out on defense and stopped worrying about offense.
Meanwhile, Li Chen, unaware that he'd earned a grudge from Kobe, was still lamenting his bad luck.
Just then, the ball sailed in a beautiful arc and dropped through the net.
45–46. The Clippers had taken the lead again.
But the Clippers players couldn't celebrate. Elton Brand was lying on the floor, clutching his ankle.
The Clippers players rushed over, followed by the team doctor.
Coach Alvin was caught completely off guard. He hadn't wanted to win this game, but that didn't mean he wanted to lose a key scorer!
Coach Alvin felt the Playoffs slipping further and further out of reach.
The hopes he'd held onto vanished like a mirage.
After the team doctor examined him, the bad news came: Elton Brand had broken his ankle.
Elton Brand was frustrated when he heard. If he'd paid attention when his ankle first started hurting in the first quarter,