Launching the Comeback

Four Playoffs games will be played on May 3.

Eastern Conference: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Pelicans, Pistons vs. Orlando Magic.

Western Conference: Mavericks Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks, Clippers vs. Kings.

At 8 PM on May 3rd, the Golden 1 Arena was over 90% full, with everyone hoping the Kings could eliminate the Clippers.

"Dear viewers, today we're bringing you a first-round Playoffs game from the American professional basketball league, where the Clippers will face the Kings on the road. I'm Sun Zhengping, and sitting next to me is Zhang Weiping, Coach Zhang."

Zhang Weiping nodded.

"Let's review Li Chen's performance in the last game. Li Chen played 43 minutes, made 15 of 28 shots, scored 39 points, 15 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, made 4 of 6 three-pointers, and made 5 of 5 free throws."

"It's fair to say that, besides the efforts of the other Clippers players, Chen played a major role in the team's victory in the last game."

At this point, Sun Zhengping couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

Although he has always adhered to the professional ethics of a commentator, Li Chen in the last match made him admire and praise him.

Zhang Weiping nodded and said, "That's right, you could say that Chen is carrying the team forward."

Helpless, Sun Zhengping quickly changed the subject, saying, "Coach Zhang, let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides today!"

Kings starting lineup:

Mike Bibby (Point Guard)

Doug Christie (Shooting Guard)

Peja Stojakovic (Small Forward)

Chris Webber (Power Forward)

Divac (center forward)

Clippers starting lineup:

Andre Miller (Point Guard)

Li Chen (Shooting Guard)

Corey Maggette (Small Forward)

Odom (Power Forward)

Michael Olowokandi (Center)

"Huh? The SpaceX team didn't start Da Zhi Zhizhi today? I wonder what Coach Alvin Gentry is planning?"

"Hmph! Alvin Gentry is simply not fit to be a head coach. Looking back at his record, it's been a complete mess. Da Zhi played well in the last game, yet he wasn't even in the starting lineup. This coach doesn't know how to make the best use of his players. If it weren't for Chen, haha!" Zhang Weiping finished with a cold laugh.

Sun Zhengping could only manage a wry smile.

A short while later, the competition officially began.

The two teams began the jump ball, Michael Olowokandi won the jump ball.

This is one of the reasons why Alvin Gentry put Michael Olowokandi in the starting lineup.

In Alvin Gentry's opinion, Michael Olowokandi is only good at jumping the ball.

He was also utterly disappointed with Michael Olowokandi.

At the same time, Li Chen's S-rank Skill for this match was also revealed.

[Iron Wall and Bronze Barrier: Reduces the opposing player's field goal percentage by up to 30%.]

Seeing this skill, Li Chen knew that achieving final victory today would be difficult.

The Clippers are on offense.

But then Li Chen realized that he was being closely guarded.

In a domestic live streaming room.

"The Clippers are probably in trouble in this game. The Kings' Coach Adelman is trying to wear down Chen's stamina. If this continues, Chen might not be able to last 40 minutes. If the Clippers are out of contention, and Chen is still on the court, I'm afraid..."

Sun Zhengping didn't continue speaking, but those who understood understood.

Zhang Weiping nodded and said, "Now we can only hope that Chen can persevere."

On the court, from the start of the first quarter, Li Chen was meticulously guarded by the Kings. No matter where he went, he would be defended by a Kings player. Moreover, the Kings also intensified their defense against other Clippers players, clearly trying to isolate Li Chen.

Coach Adelman knew that if the Clippers could suppress Li Chen, they would win.

At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers lost to the Kings 12-20 by 8 points.

In the first quarter, Li Chen scored 6 points, but those 6 points were hard-earned. What was frustrating was that his teammates' shooting percentage was also pitifully low.

As the saying goes, misfortunes never come singly. Andre Miller was injured after colliding with Kings player during an offensive play and is expected to be out for two weeks, which is a major blow to the Clippers.

Alvin Gentry had no choice but to play Wang Zhizhi. He had Corey Maggette play Shooting Guard and Wang Zhizhi play forward.

In the Kings' rest area, Coach Adelman was brimming with confidence; they were certain to win this game.

He glanced at Alvin Gentry across from him and smiled confidently.

At that moment, Coach Adelman suddenly remembered something and instructed the Kings players, "At the start of the second quarter, try to avoid shooting when Li Chen is on defense."

Coach Adelman said this because he found that only the Kings players with Li Chen missed 80% of their shots.

This was somewhat unbelievable to him; the defense was just too strong. He was incredulous when he discovered it.

The Kings players all nodded.

In the Clippers' rest area, Alvin Gentry was also in a state of utter distress, his left hand never leaving his bald head.

Finally, Alvin Gentry had a sudden inspiration and said, "Chen, you play one-on-one in the second quarter."

Li Chen was stunned for a moment, then could only nod.

The second section begins.

The Kings on offense.

Bibby broke through and passed the ball to Doug Christie.

Doug Christie's mid-range shot was blocked by Corey Maggette.

Under the basket, Michael Olowokandi grabbed the rebound, but his mistake led to a turnover by Divac.

Divac turned and attempted a hook shot, but it was blocked by Michael Olowokandi.

The basketball flew out of bounds.

This can be considered making amends for his mistakes.

The Kings' ball.

Doug Christie passed the ball to Bibby, Bibby forgot Coach Adelman's instructions and shot at Li Chen over the basket, the ball hitting the rim and going out of bounds.

Michael Olowokandi grabbed the rebound again, this time holding it tightly.

Seeing this, Coach Adelman was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that this player, considered the NBA's biggest draft bust, would actually possess such good rebounding skills.

A moment later, Li Chen dribbled at the top of the key, Clippers players spread out to the left and right.

Li Chen drove to the vicinity of the free-throw line, then turned his back to the basket, feinted to the left and right, faked out Bibby, and then jumped and shot, making the basket.

Li Chen's rhythm on this shot was excellent; his movements were fluid and smooth, without any hesitation, as if he had honed his skills through countless trials.

At the same time, Li Chen's goal was met with a chorus of boos from the audience at the Golden No. 1 Stadium.

14 to 20.

Bibby passed the ball to Stojavic.

Stojavic faked out Wang Zhizhi, but missed the shot.

After a scramble for the ball under the basket, Divac secured the rebound.

He passed the rebound to Webber.

Webber's dunk ignited the crowd.

14 to 22.

Li Chen passed the ball to Corey Maggette.

Corey Maggette made a breakthrough, but the layup attempt missed.

Li Chen's [Rebounding Monster] skill was triggered, allowing him to pinpoint the basketball's landing point and secure the rebound.

Li Chen passed the ball to Odom and then walked out. At this moment, Odom passed it back.

Li Chen received the ball outside the paint and immediately turned and jumped to shoot over Bibby.

Swish! The basketball swished cleanly into the net once again.

16 to 22.

Li Chen is gradually finding his rhythm in one-on-one situations.