Even so, Michael Jackson still did not call a timeout, nor did he intend to put Su Hao on the court.

He didn't seem worried about the team's current performance, and even chatted and laughed with the assistant coach on the sidelines.

Su Hao, on the other hand, appeared very relaxed, watching every move on the field with a smile, as if everything was under his control.

Curry missed several three-point opportunities, but Su Hao was not disappointed. Instead, he laughed so hard he almost fell over.

In contrast, the atmosphere on the Bulls' bench was completely different.

The players' previous gloomy expressions vanished, replaced by excitement as they cheered for their teammates on the field.

Rose's outstanding performance boosted their confidence, and they looked forward to the team turning the tide and winning.

Just as Rose broke through the paint to score again, the referee blew the whistle.

Both players looked puzzled, thinking someone had committed a foul.

However, the referee signaled that the game was officially paused.

It turns out that both teams were so engrossed in the game that they forgot about the official timeout.

"I thought it was a timeout called by the Clippers! I didn't expect it to be an official timeout!" Boozer scratched his head awkwardly, a wry smile on his face.

"This timeout couldn't have come at the worst possible time. A few minutes later, and we would have really taken the lead!" Noah shook his head with a wry smile, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

They had just built a small run and were about to take the lead when this sudden official timeout disrupted their rhythm.

"This timeout is really ill-timed. I'm sure the Clippers will take advantage of the timeout to bring Su Hao back on! After all, we've narrowed the gap to just five points!" Rose sighed.

He knew how important Su Hao was to the Clippers, and that once Su Hao returned to the court, it would be much more difficult for the Bulls to take the lead.

Clearly, Rose knew what adjustments the Clippers would make after the timeout.

Su Hao's importance to the Clippers is self-evident.

In the first three quarters with Su Hao on the court, the Clippers consistently dominated the Bulls, especially in the paint where they had a crushing advantage.

From the start of the fourth quarter until now, Su Hao has been resting on the bench for more than half a quarter, and his physical condition has long since recovered to its peak.

At this moment, Su Hao sat on the sidelines, his eyes focused on the situation on the field, silently thinking about the next tactical arrangements.

He knew that this timeout was a golden opportunity for the Clippers to readjust and regain their lead.

While the Bulls were able to recover so many points in just over half a quarter, they should have been quite impressive.

But they knew in their hearts that when the pause signal came, it meant that all their previous efforts were likely to be in vain.

However, the Bulls didn't expect that this timeout wasn't initiated by the Clippers. After the timeout, both teams' players returned to their benches.

At this moment, the Clippers' beautiful cheerleaders took to the stage again, continuing to deliver a fantastic performance.

Back on the bench, Curry walked up to Su Hao with a dejected look and complained, "I told you to play with me, and look what happened! They've managed to get back the lead we built up! You figure out how to fix this!"

Curry, because of his own poor shooting performance, actually started blaming Su Hao.

Fortunately, the two had a close relationship, and Su Hao took it as a joke.

"You've gone too far with that joke. Don't blame me for the score getting back together. It's all because of your reckless three-point attempts. Nobody was going to grab the rebounds for you! You haven't achieved your goal yet!" Su Hao teased Curry with a playful look.

Curry was immediately displeased upon hearing this. He snorted coldly, "Hmph, it's all because you weren't there. If you had been there, I would have achieved my goal long ago! The game wouldn't have turned out like this!"

He continued to complain, seemingly very dissatisfied with Su Hao's absence.

However, Su Hao didn't care about Curry's complaints. He replied with a smile, "Haha, you should thank me. If I hadn't been resting, how would you have had the chance to show your strength? Now, it's up to you whether you can lead the team to victory."

Upon hearing this, Curry's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

He knew that this game was crucial for them, and as the team's core player, he had to shoulder more responsibility.

Curry's mood was affected by his shooting touch, and he still inexplicably lashed out at Su Hao.

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have disobeyed you and gone on the court with you! I'll go on the court after the timeout!" Su Hao said with a wry smile.

"That's more like it. Remember to help me grab rebounds later!" Curry's expression changed to a smile.

Just as the two were talking, head coach Mike Dunleavy walked over.

"Su Hao, you can't rest any longer! I wasn't paying attention, and they're about to catch up with us. You have to get on the court and fix this!"

Looking at the worried head coach, Su Hao said calmly, "Coach, this is the first time I've seen you so nervous. Relax, this is nothing!"

Upon hearing this, head coach Mike Dunleavy couldn't help but smile helplessly: "Of course I know this is just a regular season game, but if we lose even this game, the team's morale will be severely damaged. Moreover, our goal is not only to make the playoffs, but also to strive for a better ranking."

Su Hao understood the pressure and expectations of the head coach. He patted the head coach on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, coach, I will do my best to help the team win."

But we must not be overly anxious; we must remain calm and confident.

Head coach Mike Dunleavy nodded and gave Su Hao a grateful look: "Thank you for your support and understanding, Su Hao. I hope we can regain our form in the upcoming games and deliver a great performance."

As the timeout ended, the players returned to the court.

In order to maintain their lead, the Clippers once again fielded their starting lineup.

The Bulls continued to field their starting lineup, hoping for one last push.

After all, they had narrowed the gap to just five points. If they could steal a victory at the Clippers' home court, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost for the team and the players.

But when they saw Su Hao back on the court, the Bulls' players and head coach felt a chill run down their spines.

"Coach, they really brought Su Hao back in. Can we still turn this game around?" a player on the bench asked Thibodeau in a low voice.

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