NBA: The King of Basketball, the more haters I have, the stronger I become!

The camera returns to Staples Center.

On the Dallas Mavericks' bench, head coach Rick Carlisle used his signature voice to emphasize the team's tactical arrangements for the upcoming game.

"Extend your defense outwards as much as possible and don't give Stephen too many opportunities to shoot three-pointers!"

"Sean, try to create physical contact with Ye Chu and don't let him get the ball easily!"

Although Carlisle emphasized defending the Davidson duo, he did not ask his players to double-team them.

In Carlisle's view, there's really no need to take a team like the Clippers, which relies on its young core, so seriously!

Young people, they're bound to have off days!

But the Dallas Mavericks will never have a moment of poor performance!

The holiday break will end soon.

Both teams rotated their lineups, dominating the first half of the second quarter.

The Clippers maintained their offensive momentum by relying on DeAndre Jordan's height advantage in the paint.

The Mavericks, on the other hand, have Jerry the Jets and Peja the sharpshooter, whose offensive firepower is passable.

The two teams' rotation lineups were used to create a back-and-forth battle.

But for Clippers fans at Staples Center, the first half of the second quarter was pure torture.

After witnessing the epic clash of the first episode, the sudden drop in quality is indeed hard to accept.

Even Zhang Weiping, the coach in the CCTV studio, couldn't help but joke: "Without Ye Chu present, this competition is indeed a bit boring!"

Upon hearing this, Teacher Yu Jia smiled and asked, "Coach Zhang, when do you think Ye Chu will be back?"

"I think the Los Angeles Clippers should make a substitution in the next dead ball possession!"

The sharp-eyed coach Zhang Weiping noticed the movements on the Clippers' bench: "They still have a two-point lead, and Ye Chu should be under a lot of pressure after he comes back."

Despite DeAndre Jordan's numerous dunks in the paint, the point difference between the two teams never really widened.

The Dallas Mavericks' offensive firepower is not only reflected in their starting lineup.

Their substitutes are equally potent!

"Beep!"

Six minutes into the second quarter, DeAndre Jordan committed a foul while fighting for an offensive rebound.

During the dead ball situation, the fans playing the yachter game instantly perked up.

The Dallas Mavericks' starting five have already stood up on the sidelines, ready to take their final bow!

On the other side, on the Clippers' bench, Ye Chu slowly got up, took off his jacket, chatted with Curry next to him, and stood on Qianqiu Ci!

"The starting lineups for both teams are back on the field!"

"Position belongs to the Dallas Mavericks, they are currently down by only one point!"

"Can the Mavericks tie or take the lead in this possession?"

With six minutes remaining in halftime, both the Clippers and Mavericks substituted their starting lineups back into their starting eleven.

The score is now 54-55, with the Dallas Mavericks trailing by one point.

Mavericks' offensive round

Kidd slowly dribbled the ball across half-court and gestured for the boxer to come forward for a screen.

However, when Chandler pulled up to the top of the key to set a screen, Kidd did not choose to use the screen to break through. Instead, he accelerated and passed between the two Clippers players, broke into the paint, and then attracted the attention of the defenders.

"Whoosh!"

A stylish behind-the-back pass found Nowitzki on the wing.

"Shh!"

Facing an empty basket, Nowitzki easily made the layup!

56: 55!

The Dallas Mavericks, playing away, successfully rallied to take the lead!

"A brilliant pass! Jason Kidd's pinpoint pass was simply divine!"

In the CCTV studio, commentator Yu Jia passionately remarked, "I must say, Kidd truly deserves the title of master; his passing skills are still top-notch!"

"That's right. Look at his control of the game. In the entire league, only Steve Nash can compare to him!"

Coach Zhang Weiping also praised Kidd highly, adding, "The Dallas Mavericks have now taken the lead, and Ye Chu is under a lot of pressure!"

It was clear that the Mavericks were preparing to step up their game in the latter part of the second quarter, as evidenced by their widening of the defense and Marion's close marking of Ye Chu.

"The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to defend Ye Chu and Curry closely!"

Talking Room

Iguodala brought the ball from the backfield and then passed it to Ye Chu.

Ye Chu moved along the three-point line at the top of the arc, and passed the ball to Curry via handoff and human screen.

"Oh!"

The moment Curry got his hands on the basketball, Kidd's long arms were already out in front of him, obstructing his view.

But the very next second after Kidd's arm appeared, Curry, who had the ball, immediately stood up and pulled up for a three-pointer!

"Curry just received the ball and immediately launched a three-pointer without making any adjustments??"

Stephen Curry's offensive choices prompted commentator Yu Jia in the studio to exclaim, "He hadn't even gotten his footing, and Jason was already guarding him?!"

"He just threw the ball like that? He should have passed it back to Ye Chu!"

"It's unreasonable!"

Curry's quick three-point attempt was not only unreasonable in Jia's opinion.

Even the fans at Staples Center didn't understand why Curry suddenly chose to shoot!

"Beep!"

Immediately afterwards, the referee blew his whistle, and the fans instantly understood Curry's intention.

Just as Kidd reached out, he struck Curry's outstretched arm!

Curry successfully drew a foul from the opposing team!

"Shh!"

Moreover, this almost hasty three-pointer still blasted into the net!

"Curry actually made that shot..."

Teacher Yu Jia was completely stunned: "My God, he actually made that shot? I thought he was just drawing a foul!"

"Hey...you know what, Curry's shot was pretty reasonable!"

Coach Zhang Weiping, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly adopted his familiar singing style: "I've been paying attention to Curry since his time in the NCAA. This kid's three-point shooting range is just past midcourt!"

"This shot would be unreasonable if it were anyone else, but it makes perfect sense if Curry does it!"

Zhang Weiping's words made Teacher Yu Jia burst out laughing.

After listening to his analysis.....

That makes some sense!

On the field

Kidd, who was called for a foul on the referee's hand, argued with the referee for a few words in frustration.

Of course, the referee ignored him and upheld the original call, giving Curry a chance to score four points at the free-throw line.

Although Kidd appeared innocent on the surface, his heart was in turmoil.

I was a bit impulsive with my shot, but Curry seized the opportunity in that instant to draw a foul and get the shot off!

Three fouls and you're done for.

The crucial thing is, that guy actually made a three-pointer?!

Is this luck... or just pure luck?

"Bang!"

While Kidd was pondering, Curry's free throw, which was extremely rare, went astray.

The Clippers fans in the arena gasped in surprise, but Kevin Love grabbed the offensive rebound with great force!

Having secured possession of the ball, Love caught a glimpse of Curry retreating to the three-point line out of the corner of his eye and decisively passed the ball to him!

"Wuhu!"

The moment the basketball reached the Clippers players, the Clippers fans, who had just been feeling a bit disappointed, erupted in thunderous cheers!

the reason is simple!

The one who retreated to receive the ball beyond the three-point line was none other than Ye Chu!

"call!"

Faced with an absolutely open opportunity, Curry received the ball, made a slight adjustment, and dared to take another three-pointer before Kidd could get into position to help defend!

"Come!"

Even as the basketball was still flying through the air, Curry had already turned and run towards his own half of the court.

The atmosphere is here.

Can we not go in?

"Shh!"

The basketball traced a beautiful arc in the air before piercing through the net!

62: 57!

The Los Angeles Clippers regained a six-point lead.

"Although Stephen Curry missed the free throw, he hit two three-pointers in one possession thanks to Love's aggressive play!"

The situation on the court changed rapidly, and even Yu Jia, a seasoned judge, shook his head and sighed, "Curry didn't want four points, he chose six!"