Time to Enjoy the Victory After the Game

Oklahoma had once again entered the familiar celebration they had enjoyed so many times over the past two years, reveling in the moment and savoring the joy of victory.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers players trudged dejectedly toward the visitors' locker room.

Only Griffin remained on the court. He stood there waiting until the Thunder had finished celebrating, then slowly walked over to shake hands and embrace Chen Xi. From the perspective of a loser, he offered Chen Xi his congratulations with great magnanimity.

Griffin's playing style was explosive, but he was actually a fairly easygoing person.

Toward the end of the Lob City era, the slight friction between him and Paul was, in truth, merely the result of their incompatible personalities.

Chris Paul was famous for his fierce drive, strong personality, and intense competitiveness. He was somewhat similar to Kobe—the type who preferred creating physical and mental confrontations, whether in games or in practice.

Griffin, on the other hand, lacked that kind of burning passion in his daily life. Over time, their relationship ultimately remained nothing more than that of coworkers.

Of course, the biggest problem with that Lob City team could not possibly have been the minor friction between Paul and Griffin. The main problem was, naturally, the head coach~~

Back to the matter at hand, although Chen Xi was somewhat surprised by Griffin's congratulations, he was naturally happy to display the magnanimity of a victor.

Thus, Chen hugged Griffin with a smile and sincerely praised the contribution he had made to the Lakers that night.

As the core spearhead attacking the Thunder's interior defense, Griffin had put up 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists that night—an absolutely qualified performance from an interior centerpiece.

As for the Thunder's several big men...

Little Jordan had 8 points and