At the end of the first half, Lin Yi—who had pretty much thrown the pass button out the window—had already taken 24 shots, hitting 10 of them, and padded his total with free throws and threes. By halftime, he’d already poured in 27 points.
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers had figured out what the Knicks were trying to do, but even knowing that, he didn’t dare mess with his rotations. Garnett had managed to hold Lin Yi to just 41.6% shooting, and in a game this tight, Rivers chose t...
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On May 4, at TD Garden, the Celtics’ home crowd roared, creating the kind of hostile atmosphere only Boston can. Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals tipped off between the Knicks and Celtics.
“The Knicks dropped Game 1,” Kenny Smith noted on the broadcast. “What do you think their adjustment needs to be tonight, Charles?”
Barkley grunted, shaking his head. “First and foremost, defense. Their defense in Game 1 was nowher...
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Just as Knicks fans were hoping their team could cause some trouble for the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals…
The Knicks got smoked.
Final score: 88–114.
Lin Yi finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists, but shot just 4-for-17 from the field. And seven of those points were from free throws. Naturally, that was the number the media latched onto after the game.
“Lin,” a reporter began, “what do you think happened out there? ...
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As the NBA season awards were announced, some were all smiles while others could only sigh.
And just as Lin Yi continued making headlines and getting under a lot of people’s skin, the first round of the 2009–10 NBA playoffs wrapped up.
Next stop: the Conference Semifinals.
The Knicks will kick off their Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics on May 1st, while the Cavaliers and Magic square off on May 3rd. Cleveland, of course, will be looking for revenge after...
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February 28 – Fifth Round of the FA Cup
Arsenal maintained their strong run of form as they knocked Blackburn Rovers out of the FA Cup.
But the win didn’t come easily.
For the full 90 minutes, Arsenal were relentless in attack. Yet up against Blackburn’s rigid 5-4-1 low block, the Gunners found it nearly impossible to create real scoring chances inside the penalty area.
In the 70th minute, Podolski came off, and Wenger turned to Arshavin once aga...
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The Arsenal fans were on their feet, roaring in unison, a chant specially made for Kai.
“Who built a wall in the middle of the field?
KAI! KAI!
He don’t dive, he don’t yield!
KAI! KAI!
The Gunners cheer and rivals squeal—
‘Cause Kai’s the boss with boots of steel!
OHHHH KAI!
WHO BUILT THAT WALL?
KAI! KAI!”
Kai skidded to a stop by the corner flag, pumping both fists ...
2025-07-11 13:33:46 +0000 UTC
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The Knicks had just swept the Heat, and Knicks fans were still busy celebrating when an even bigger surprise dropped — before the second round of the playoffs even began.
When the NBA announced the 2009–10 season awards, one man dominated the headlines, crashing social media and sparking another frenzy of takes, memes, and debates.
That man was, of course, Lin Yi.
Weibo’s servers ground to a crawl as fans flooded it with reactions, hot takes, and celeb...
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April 20th, Game 2 of the Knicks–Heat first-round series tipped off at Madison Square Garden.
Tonight, however, there were two particularly high-profile spectators sitting courtside: Kentucky’s dynamic duo from the March Madness Final Eight — John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins.
Cousins, grinning like a kid at Christmas, made a beeline for Lin Yi during warmups.
“Lin! Hey man, can I get your autograph? And uh… think I could train with y...
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After the final regular season game, Lin Yi could finally let his body — and his mind — relax. For the first time in months, he felt himself loosen up. That constant tension, that edge, finally gave way to a quiet sense of accomplishment.
Dinner with teammates was celebratory but low-key. Back at his villa, Lin Yi couldn’t help himself — he pulled up the Knicks’ internal stats portal to take it all in.
The numbers told quite the story: 82 starts in 82 games, averaging 35...
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New York, April 18.
After five long years, the Knicks were finally back in the Eastern Conference playoffs — and Madison Square Garden was absolutely rocking. Tonight, the Mecca of Basketball turned into a white sea of roaring fans clad in Knicks home whites, nearly 20,000 strong, chanting in unison:
“M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!”
By now, the Knicks players had gotten used to the frenzy Lin Yi caused whenever he stepped on the court, but it ne...
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"We can’t get through when we attack!"
In the Arsenal dressing room at half-time, Walcott raised his voice. "We’re too predictable going forward—we’re not breaking them down."
"There’s no support for the forwards," Podolski added, his frustration clear. "We’re having to drop deep to collect the ball, and by the time we do, Bayern are already in a defensive shape outside their box."
Having once worn Bayern’s shirt before being cast aside, Podolski had a point to...
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“Trés bien!”
On the touchline, Arsène Wenger clenched his fist in satisfaction after watching Kai’s well-timed challenge send the ball out of play.
That’s it!
His decision had paid off. Kai was doing exactly what was asked of him—neutralising Robben.
That defensive moment was a statement.
It told Robben and Bayern Munich that they wouldn’t be allowed to dominate Arsenal’s left flank so easily.
“It’s a stop!” e...
2025-07-09 15:22:52 +0000 UTC
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In Yi’s streak of ten straight triple-doubles took his popularity to a whole new level after the All-Star break.
He had the legends talking about him again for the second time the the quadruple double.
The Dream Hakeem Olajuwon praised Lin in an interview:
“He’s a phenomenal player — inside, outside, he does it all. I just think he could add a little more weight and be even more dominant.”
Lin took Hakeem’s advice to heart; it...
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April 2nd, 2010
Oracle Arena remains one of the hottest places to play in the NBA. Even with how bad the Warriors have been this season, the place is still packed every night.
The ownership hasn’t changed, and the Logo Man hasn’t made his way to Golden State yet. Speaking of changes, the word is that the Warriors are planning a move to San Francisco down the line.
Lin Yi’s fan base has grown everywhere. Tonight at Oracle, you ...
2025-07-09 15:11:03 +0000 UTC
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"It's outrageous!"
Billy grumbled from his seat in the stands.
Tickets for tonight’s match were through the roof. Champions League knockout rounds and A-tier fixtures had jacked prices up nearly fourfold. At this point, you’d be hard-pressed to find a pricier home ticket in all of London, let alone the Premier League.
Still, grumble or not, he’d paid for it.
Arsenal were on a good run. If they kept it up, Billy didn’t mind shelling out a bit extra. After all, h...
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April 1st. April Fool’s Day.
Since Curry made it to the NBA, he and Ayesha could finally enjoy a life together, without counting pennies or excuses.
It was an off-day. Ayesha was prepping a meal, when a warm presence embraced her from the back and placed a head on her shoulders.
“Ayesha, don’t forget to prep a little extra food,” he said, pecking her cheeks. “You know Lin eats like three people.”
Ayesha groaned, folding her arms. “Serious...
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Halftime.
In the locker room, Lin Yi underwent another round of checks from the Knicks’ medical staff.
“Thank God,” the lead doctor finally said with a relieved smile. “Looks good.”
The whole team breathed a collective sigh of relief.
At least, until Gallinari decided to ruin the warm atmosphere.
“See?” he quipped, grinning smugly. “Lin’s single-handedly carrying this team and the dreams of fans. And when you’re carrying that ...
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Arsenal fans had been enjoying themselves lately, pleasantly surprised by their team’s strong league form.
Even in the FA Cup, they were cruising comfortably through the rounds.
There was an almost surreal quality to this Arsenal side. On paper, they didn’t look like title contenders—but somehow, they just kept winning.
Something had clearly shifted. This wasn’t the same Arsenal.
At the Arsenal Training Base, Chamberlain walked into the locker room brimming wit...
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Second quarter.
Almost as soon as play resumed, Lin Yi went down hard, clutching his knee in pain after an awkward bump from the Jazz’s young guard, Ronnie Price.
At first, the pain was very real. Lin’s system kicked in and started quietly repairing the damage, but even so, it was clear how bad the knock was. The kind of injury that, without his system, might’ve ended his night.
Lin just stayed down for a bit, catching his breath.
On the Knicks...
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Lin Yi and Mehmet Okur, a Turkish, stepped into the circle for the tip. On the first jump, Okur feinted but quickly pulled back, clearly wiser after being beaten in their last meeting.
The Knicks, unusually, sent their point guard to take the tip, though this was no ordinary guard. At 221 cm with shoes on, Lin Yi drew chuckles from the crowd as he won the ball and called for it back to set up the offense.
“D’Antoni’s gutsy tonight,” remarked Yu Jia on CCTV...
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Swish. Swish. Swish. Clang. Swish. Swish. Clang...
After a long, sweat-soaked session, Lin Yi wiped his forehead with the corner of his shirt. He exhaled and muttered to himself, “Man, turning deep threes into a regular weapon is harder than I thought.”
Lately, Lin Yi had been obsessed with figuring out the trigger for his Limitless Range badge. When it activated, it felt like he could shoot from anywhere. The problem? It wasn’t consistent....
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By the time Lin Yi sealed his eighth in a row, even the Phoenix fans who’d booed him relentlessly in the third quarter were now on their feet, applauding.
From the TNT booth, Barkley’s voice carried their awe.
“It’s incredible. If you’ve watched Lin step by step this season… you really get how great this kid is.”
Kenny Smith exhaled sharply and added,
“Charles, you know I don’t like saying this—but we’re watching him chase...
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Early morning at the Arsenal Training Base.
Kai had just finished warming up and was heading toward the equipment room.
But as he reached the door, he noticed something unusual—it was locked.
"Huh?" Kai muttered, trying the handle again.
Still locked.
That was strange. The equipment room was usually accessible 24/7. He jogged over to the gym—same result. Door locked tight.
"What on earth is going on?"
With no other choice, Kai waited until the sta...
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March 26, 2010.
US Airways Center.
Lin Yi won the opening tip against Stoudemire, and the Knicks got first possession.
Pat Ewing Jr. brought the ball across halfcourt, and Lin moved up to the high post to receive it.
Watching from the sidelines, Gentry frowned.
If he had any guts, Lin thought, he’d start Amar’e at center and go small with shooters all around. That’d at least force me to defend in space.
2025-07-05 16:00:49 +0000 UTC
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The Nuggets came up short again—Carmelo Anthony bricked a layup off the glass.
David Lee boxed out to clear space, letting Lin Yi grab the defensive rebound. Lin didn’t hesitate—he pushed the ball upcourt himself.
D’Antoni had noticed it too: when David Lee got the rebound, the Knicks needed an extra beat to transition. But if Lin Yi pulled it down, the break was already in motion.
It was the same logic behind why the future Warriors often had Curry collect defensive...
2025-07-05 16:00:22 +0000 UTC
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Madison Square Garden, New York.
The Garden was packed to the rafters again.
Tonight wasn’t just another Knicks game—it was a shot at history. Fans were buzzing, hoping to see Lin Yi match Michael Jordan’s iconic record of seven consecutive triple-doubles.
Anything involving Jordan brought with it a flood of nostalgia and reverence. For Knicks fans, who’ve endured years of disappointment, this wasn’t just about stats. It was hope.
Even team o...
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With 24 rounds of the Premier League behind us, the standings remain tight and unpredictable.
At the top, Manchester’s twin giants continue to lead the charge:
1st: Manchester United — 18 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses — 56 points
2nd: Manchester City — 15 wins, 7 draws, 2 losses — 52 points
Under Sir Alex Ferguson’s command, United are showing a fierce determination to secure the title.
Rumors swirl that this could be Ferguson...
2025-07-05 15:59:05 +0000 UTC
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<<Arsenal Stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge – London Erupts>>
-The Times
Few gave Arsenal a chance before kickoff. A struggling, injury-ridden side heading into the lion’s den of Stamford Bridge? Most expected a routine Chelsea win.
But football, as ever, thrives on unpredictability.
Against the odds, Arsenal emerged victorious—and it wasn’t just the score line that shocked the capital, but how they did it. G...
2025-07-04 14:53:14 +0000 UTC
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After a tough road stretch, the Knicks were finally back in New York.
That four-game win streak had lifted the team's spirits. The earlier slump had dented morale—nobody was saying it out loud, but you could feel it in the locker room.
....
In his apartment, Lin Yi glanced at the system badge tracker on his screen.
“Just four more tough buckets to max this badge,” he muttered, eyeing the silver-level Tough Shot badge. With that and the g...
2025-07-04 14:51:08 +0000 UTC
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Nate Robinson had been in a pretty good mood lately.
Ever since he got traded to the Celtics, things had been looking up—steady minutes on the floor, a real shot at chasing a ring, and a winning culture he didn’t have to imagine anymore.
And in Boston, Nate had toned down his usual antics. Not that he suddenly turned into a saint, but with the kind of veteran presence around him, it was smarter just to lock in and play ball.
The Celtics’ big three weren’t just names...
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