Overtaking the Lead

In the Rockets' rest area, Coach Tom Tomjanovich praised Yao, saying, "Yao, you played well, keep it up."

Yao Ming scratched his head after being praised, then nodded vigorously.

Clippers' rest area.

Alvin Gentry didn't rearrange the tactics; he simply instructed everyone to focus on defense.

At the start of the second quarter, the Clippers began their rotation, with Wang Zhizhi and Andre Miller going out and Michael Olowokandi and Richardson coming in. Li Chen temporarily played point guard.

On the Rockets' side, Yao Ming and Cuttino Mobley were replaced with James Posey and Kelvin Cato.

The whistle blew for the second quarter.

Li Chen dribbled the ball up the court, thinking to himself that it was time to test the effectiveness of his skills today.

With that in mind, he called for Michael Olowokandi to set a screen for Francis, and then used his speed advantage to force his way past James Posey.

Li Chen charged toward the basket with the overwhelming force of a stampeding herd of beasts.

Kelvin Cato felt intimidated by Li Chen's aggressive demeanor, but his coach had assigned him the task of defense, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and come out to help defend.

The moment Kelvin Cato charged forward, Li Chen stomped his right foot hard on the floor, and then his entire body soared into the sky like a roc spreading its wings, flying towards Kelvin Cato and the backboard.

This moment was unforgettable for Kelvin Cato; he felt as if he had been hit by a car, and then his body flew backward involuntarily.

He then plopped down on the ground, staring blankly as Li Chen slammed the basketball into the hoop, before looking down at Li Chen.

For some reason, he felt as if he were being looked down upon by a king.

At that moment, a chorus of boos erupted from the Toyota Stadium.

At that moment, the referee blew his whistle, indicating that Kelvin Cato had committed a blocking foul.

In a domestic live streaming room.

"Chen's spike was absolutely beautiful! This is definitely the number one shot of the day!" Zhang Weiping and Ping Yang exclaimed excitedly.

Sun Zhengping nodded repeatedly, but he felt somewhat helpless because he couldn't get a word in edgewise!

At the same time, Li Chen could clearly feel the excitement of his teammates, which was obviously due to the skill's effect.

Indeed, dunking is the most satisfying offensive move in basketball.

Li Chen then stepped to the free-throw line. He glanced at the basket, then decisively released the ball. Swish! The basketball swished cleanly into the net.

25 to 23.

Li Chen ignited the Clippers' comeback with a powerful dunk. The Clippers' momentum soared.

This scene surprised Rockets head coach Coach Tom.

He's a master of inspirational quotes and very sensitive to the players' spirit and morale; he clearly sensed something different about the Clippers.

While dunks can boost a team's morale, this one was a bit too obvious. He then looked intently at the Eastern Kid in the Clippers' number 16 jersey and muttered to himself, "You really are a remarkable kid."

Rockets on offense.

Francis dribbled forward, but wasted about ten seconds under Li Chen's defense and failed to break through.

Left with no other option, he could only pass the ball to James Posey, who had raised his hand to ask for it.

After receiving the ball, Posey was about to force his way past Odom.

Odom hasn't performed well in these last few games because he hasn't played for a long time, so his shooting touch has been off.

But at this moment, with the help of his momentum, he felt as if he had a sudden realization.

Just then, as Posey made a strong drive to the basket, Odom slapped the basketball out of his hands.

Odom made a beautiful steal, and then he sped off towards his own basket.

Meanwhile, Rockets' Glen Rice and Francis followed Odom like arrows.

On the other side, Li Chen quickly followed, ready to assist Odom.

Odom leaped high into the air amidst a double- Rockets.

The two players, of course, wouldn't let Odom score comfortably; they also jumped high and crossed their arms to block Odom's shooting space.

Seeing no opportunity, Odom withdrew his shooting motion and passed the ball to Li Chen behind him with a reverse pass.

Upon receiving the ball, Li Chen leaped high just past the free-throw line, seemingly defying gravity like a bird soaring through the air. He then unleashed a windmill dunk, smashing the basketball into the basket.

The Rockets' lead in the first quarter was wiped out in just 30 seconds, tied 25-25.

At that moment, the fans in the Toyota Center Stadium gasped in surprise.

"My God! Chen is dunking like crazy today, he's treating the game like Slam Dunk Contest!" Zhang Weiping shouted, and the fans watching on TV across the country were also excited.

Even Yao Ming on the Rockets' bench was shocked. Yao Ming even wondered if Li Chen was of Asian descent, since most foreigners couldn't match his physical abilities.

Meanwhile, Rockets head coach Coach Tom finally understood why Jordan said that Li Chen, this Eastern Kid, was his successor.

Towels were flying everywhere in the Clippers' rest area, and shouts filled the air.

On the field.

"Fuck, how did you do that?" Odom was stunned when he saw Li Chen's windmill on the big screen.

Li Chen smiled and looked at Odom, saying, "Isn't this simple? Do you need to learn it?"

Odom rolled his eyes and scoffed, "If you're so good, why do you still train from dawn till dusk every day?"

Li Chen ignored Odom, thinking that it was more interesting to brag to the Little Blacksmith.

After Li Chen's two dunks, the Clippers' momentum reached its peak.

That's just how people are; when they're in a good mood, everything goes smoothly and they'll be happy.

That's exactly how the Clippers are right now; they're thriving on both offense and defense.

Within two minutes, they had a mini-run, going up 2-8.

The Rockets went from a 5-point lead to a 6-point deficit in just two minutes, trailing 27-33.

The unpredictable events on the football field are like a captivating drama.

Every match is full of suspense and uncertainty, making it impossible to predict the outcome.

Every attack can change the course of the game. Who can seize the opportunity and who can deal with unexpected situations have become the key factors in determining the outcome.

The ever-changing dynamics on the field are like a meticulously choreographed drama, dazzling and unpredictable.

Rockets Coach Tom immediately called a timeout; he needed to reassure the players and give them a pep talk.

"Chen, which windmill dunk was just amazing?" Andre Miller said with a smile, handing a towel to Li Chen.

Li Chen took the towel, thanked him, and then said, "Odom's pass was excellent!"

Odom puffed out his chest and said proudly, "Chen, what you said makes a lot of sense."

Li Chen nodded and added, "His shooting is a bit off."

Odom "..."

The players burst into laughter.

Alvin Gentry was pleased to see the players getting along well and then began to devise a strategy to counter the Rockets' next move.

Shortly after, Alvin Gentry substituted Wang Zhizhi had performed well in the first quarter, with him. Then he replaced Corey Maggette with Andre Miller.

Alvin Gentry used two centers to compete with the Rockets for rebounds.