Reborn in 96, I started by taking charge of the Dallas Mavericks.

The second half of the game begins.

The Eastern All-Stars, who were temporarily behind, began to exert their strength.

Led by Hill and Pippen, they gradually caught up in the score.

As the game entered the fourth quarter, both teams were back on equal footing.

At this point, the two sides will often start fighting seriously, pushing the competition to its climax.

With Kobe and Jordan returning one after another, the two sides once again became a battle between their key players.

After dribbling the ball across half-court, Gary Payton passed it directly to Hakeem Olajuwon in the paint.

At this point in the game, it's a decisive moment, and every ball is crucial.

The Western Conference All-Stars have an absolute advantage in the paint, so giving the ball to Hakeem Olajuwon is the safest option.

Hakeem Olajuwon received the ball and began to showcase his dazzling footwork in the paint.

After feinting left and right, Hakeem Olajuwon seized the opportunity and shot under the basket.

But Mutombo is no pushover either; he's known for his defense, and he deliberately created an opening for Olajuwon just now.

Seeing Olajuwon make his move, Mutombo swung his hand and swatted the ball away.

After blocking Olajuwon, Mutombo wagged his index finger at Olajuwon.

"Here it comes, Mutombo's classic finger wag!"

"Even Hakeem Olajuwon probably didn't expect that Mutombo would block that shot."

"Wait, the attack isn't over yet."

That's right, while everyone was still reeling from Dikembe Mutombo's block on Hakeem Olajuwon, Kobe seized the opportunity to retrieve the basketball that Mutombo had swatted away.

At this point, there was very little time left for the attack.

Kobe didn't have time to adjust; he grabbed the ball and shot!

The basketball flew through the air in a perfect arc and swished through the net!

But the 24-second shot clock expired the instant Kobe took the shot.

"It's in, but the 24-second shot clock is up. We'll have to see what the referee decides."

"Oh, the referee signals that the goal is valid!"

"The Western All-Stars are leading by 3 points, but it's okay, there's still time."

Possession changes hands, Eastern All-Stars attack.

Hardaway controlled the ball and passed it to Jordan, who used a screen to pull up for a jump shot and score 2 points.

Turning back, Kobe continued to isolate Jordan, but Pippen double-teamed him, forcing Kobe to pass to Kemp, who was wide open, but Kemp missed his open mid-range jumper.

Dikembe Mutombo secured the rebound, and the Eastern All-Stars attempted a fast break.

Hakeem Olajuwon was also smart, fouling Dikembe Mutombo directly to thwart the Eastern All-Stars' counterattack.

Dikembe Mutombo went to the free-throw line and made one of two shots.

The score is tied again!

"Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!"

"With less than a minute left in the game, the two teams are tied again. It is still unknown who will win this game."

"It can only be said that both sides have a chance."

After Mutombo scored his second free throw, Chen Fang promptly called a timeout.

The next shot is crucial.

If they score, the initiative will be in their own hands, and they could very well win the game. Kobe will then be able to lift his first All-Star MVP trophy.

Conversely, if you don't get in, your fate will be in the hands of others.

"We need 2 points on this play. Hakeem, set a screen for Kobe, then roll to the basket."

"Kobe, you see how it goes. If you have the chance, attack yourself; if not, pass to Hakim."

"Everyone else, get into position and be ready to receive the ball and shoot."

It was an All-Star game, so the players' teamwork wasn't great. Chen Fang didn't set up any particularly difficult tactics; he just devised a very simple pick-and-roll play.

Don't underestimate this pick-and-roll tactic; the five players on the court right now are among the best in the entire league.

With their talent, even the simplest pick-and-roll tactic is extremely lethal.

Back on the field.

The Eastern Conference All-Stars suddenly switched to a zone defense, catching the Western Conference All-Stars completely off guard.

Chen Fang glanced at Phil Jackson on the Eastern All-Star bench and muttered under his breath, "Old fox."

However, it must be said that the Zen master's change of tactics was quite successful, turning a passive situation into an active one.

Chen Fang really wanted to call another timeout, but he didn't have any left.

At this point, the players have to rely on themselves.

When Kobe and the others saw the Eastern Conference All-Stars switch to a zone defense, they were all taken aback, but Hakeem Olajuwon, who had seen it all, was the first to react.

Hakeem Olajuwon moved directly to the free-throw line and yelled at Kobe, "Pass the ball, give me the ball!"

Upon hearing this, Kobe immediately passed the ball to Hakeem Olajuwon.

During regular team training sessions, Kobe practiced breaking through zone defenses extensively, so he naturally knew what to do.

The other players were also experienced veterans, and as soon as they saw Olajuwon get the ball near the free-throw line, they immediately started making runs.

The reason Phil Jackson set up the zone defense was simply because he felt that the Western Conference All-Stars were a makeshift team with little chemistry, making it difficult to break through the zone defense.

To his surprise, Hakeem Olajuwon and the others reacted so quickly.

But it doesn't matter. What's the use of knowing how to break a zone defense if you can't make the shot?

This time, he actually made the right bet.

Hakeem Olajuwon positioned himself high up the pitch and, out of the corner of his eye, spotted Gary Payton making a run and cutting inside, then played a through ball to him.

Payton received the ball and went straight for a layup, but was blocked by Mutombo again.

The Western Conference All-Stars immediately retreated, and Phil Jackson did not call a timeout.

Jordan dribbled the ball across half-court and chose to go one-on-one.

But this time he didn't go one-on-one with Kobe; instead, he set a pick-and-roll with Pippen, bringing Shawn Kemp back to the court.

Despite being a multiple All-NBA selection, Kemp is the slowest player on the Western Conference All-Star team.

Jordan, being smaller, was outmatched by Kemp, who couldn't defend him at all.

Jordan held the ball, running down the clock, showing no sign of urgency.

With 8 seconds left on the 24-second shot clock, Jordan started his attack.

Facing Kemp's defense, Jordan changed direction to shake him off, then pulled up and launched a fadeaway jump shot.

"Shh!"

Jordan hit the crucial shot with his signature pull-up fadeaway jumper.

This shot almost sealed the game, leaving the Western Conference All-Stars with only 10 seconds to attack.

Furthermore, the Western Conference All-Stars no longer have timeouts, which means they will inbound the ball from the backcourt and then dribble across half-court to complete the attack.

On the sidelines, Chen Fang could no longer contain his anxiety. He stood up and stared intently at Kobe's back.

"With 10 seconds left, what would you do, Kobe?" Chen Fang silently asked himself.

In the audience, Charlize Theron clenched her fists nervously, her eyes filled with worry.

Jessica Alba, standing to the side, also looked anxious.

"Sister Charlize, do you think the Western All-Stars won't lose?"

Charlize Theron glanced at Chen Fang, and seeing that he remained calm, she gently patted Jessica Alba's hand and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, the Western Conference All-Stars will definitely win!"

For some reason, at this moment, she was filled with confidence in Chen Fang!