Facing the Chicago Bulls Again

In the early morning of December 17, sunlight had just begun to spill across the earth, and the clock had quietly passed nine.

At this moment, the bustling city of Chicago was steeped in the tranquility of winter.

Yet at this seemingly ordinary moment, a massive uproar was about to erupt.

The Chicago Bulls' franchise cornerstone—basketball superstar Derrick Rose—posted a shocking message on social media: "There will be no more victims. I will lead the Chicago Bulls to defeat the Boston Celtics! Let's put an end to this absurd farce."

The message was like a boulder crashing into a still lake, sending ripples in every direction.

Countless fans responded, expressing their confidence in Derrick Rose and the team he led. At the same time, however, quite a few fans remained skeptical or openly voiced their opposition.

But just one hour later, the situation took a dramatic turn. With one person joining the fray, the entire incident's popularity soared like a rocket, rapidly igniting discussion across the internet and pushing things beyond control.

That person was Goodwin, the number one player in basketball today—and the one who had started this whole affair!

Without hesitation, Goodwin left a comment beneath Derrick Rose's post: "Only I get to decide when this ends. No one can stop me, including you, Rose. Get ready to lose tomorrow night!"

When Derrick Rose stepped off the plane and saw Goodwin's provocative remarks on his phone screen, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly into an almost imperceptible smile.

In an instant, scenes from that thrilling game not long ago kept flashing through his mind—the moment when Goodwin had beaten his team with an incredible buzzer-beater at the horn.

Thinking of that, Derrick Rose's hands unconsciously clenched into fists as he muttered to himself, *Come on, Goodwin. This