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Chapter 168: Spurs vs Knicks End

If Duncan’s the foundation the Spurs are built on…

Then Parker’s gas tank decides how far they can go.

And when things hit the fan?

That’s when Manu Ginobili comes flying in from the clouds like a damn anime character.

There’s even old lines about him that’s gone around in fan circles.

...

Five minutes into the fourth, the scoreboard read 79–87. Knicks still up by eight.

But now… now the gloves were off.

Both D’Antoni ...

Chapter 61: Stand and Fight!

Ed Chamberlin:
Good evening, wherever you're watching from around the world—welcome to what promises to be a blockbuster clash: Manchester United vs Arsenal. I'm Ed Chamberlin from Sky Sports, and so far, it's lived up to the billing.

The first half has been an entertaining back-and-forth. Arsenal dominated possession for large spells, but crucially, they’ve failed to turn it into goals. If you take a look at the stats, Manchester United have had more shots on t...

Chapter 60: Arsenal vs Manchester United ( A Lone Anchor)

"What a clean interception."

Ian Darke commented.

McManaman added with his observation. "I gotta say, Ian, for a kid turned eighteen, Kai moves and plays with experience beyond his years. Cool as a cucumber. Barely phased by the opposition."

"Indeed, Scott. United needs to take him out of the game."

Arsenal fans were enjoying the show, jeering Ashley Young as he lined up for a throw-in.

After Kai’s brilliant de...

Chapter 167: Spurs vs Knicks 6 ( Mamba Mentality)

DeJuan Blair was built like a tank—solid, wide, low to the ground. A real brick wall. But even brick walls have weak spots.

The guy was barely two meters tall and didn’t exactly have Inspector Gadget arms. Sure, if he got into position, even legit bigs struggled to move him. But still, Lin Yi had faced this kind of chunky brawler before.

And he knew exactly what to do.

Don’t play the wrestling game. Don’t try to box him out.

Blow by him. Beat him with ...

Chapter 166: Spurs vs Knicks 5 ( Youth vs Legacy)

Tonight, the Spurs rolled out what people were already calling the Lin Yi Rules. Their goal was simple: shut down the Knicks’ ball movement and throw a wrench into their offensive rhythm.

Pop didn’t just lean on defense either—he got crafty. He had the Spurs go small, give up the offensive boards, and focus on transition defense, all to stop New York’s fast breaks.

In Popovich’s mind, it wa...

Chapter 165: Spurs vs Knicks 4

Madison Square Garden was buzzing.

“LIN ———— YI!!!”

The third quarter of the Knicks vs. Spurs game was about to start, and the Knicks had tweaked their lineup. Louis Williams was beginning the second half.

Knicks’ third-quarter lineup:

Lin Yi

David Lee

Gallinari

Chandler

Lou Williams.

Spurs’ lineup:

 Duncan

Richardson

Finley

Geo...

Chapter 59: The World Is Watching

“Daddy, I can’t sleep.”

Seeing little Chan rubbing her eyes as she walked out of the room, Chen Yixun quickly got up, picked her up gently, and settled her on his lap.

“Where’s Mom?” he asked softly.

“Mom’s already asleep,” Constance replied in her crisp, childlike voice.

Chen Yixun chuckled. “Well then, how about keeping Daddy company and watching the match?”

“Okay!” Constance beamed. As long as she didn’t have to go back to bed, she ...

Chapter 164: Spurs vs Knicks 3

“This is weird…”
Popovich squinted at the court, watching Lin Yi voluntarily switch onto Duncan.

He leaned in toward his assistants.
“Why’s he doing that?” he muttered.

Pop wasn’t worried, not yet. His game plan was running like clockwork. The Spurs were executing, the ball was moving, and Lin Yi was being targeted to wear him down. That was the whole idea.

But…

Why isn’t D’Antoni adjusting?

Pop knew Mike wasn’t blind. He had ...

Chapter 58: The Calm Before The Whistle

The city of London had fallen into a heavy silence, especially in North London.

Along the streets near the Emirates, Arsenal fans stood in cold stillness, eyes fixed on the Manchester United team bus as it rolled past.

They all knew exactly who was sitting on that bus. A man they once cheered for. A man they had adored. A man who had worn the captain’s armband with pride.

And yet, he betrayed them.

To many Arsenal fans, the Dutch were starting to feel no different fr...

Chapter 163: Spurs vs Knicks 2

Tony Parker darted forward—it was the final seconds of the shot clock.

He swung the ball to Duncan, who moved into his signature 45-degree angle, calm, almost robotic.

The Stone Buddha rose and banked it in.

2-2.

At Madison Square Garden, the fans held their breath.

Then Lin Yi got the ball, and it was his turn to respond.

One-on-one with Duncan.

The crowd roared as the tw...

Chapter 162: Spurs vs Knicks

“Oof… the Spurs’ starting lineup tonight is kinda wild,” Zhang Lixin muttered as he looked over the names.

Yu Jia leaned in, raising an eyebrow. “Yeah, Popovich is not pulling any punches. The man has got guts.”

Spurs starting five:

• Tim Duncan

• Jason Richardson

• Roger Mason

• George Hill

• Tony Parker

Knicks:

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Chapter 161: Patting Legends

It had to be said—when it came to D’Antoni’s coaching days with the Suns , that was some beautiful basketball.

That Phoenix team? Pure poetry on hardwood. Flashy, fast-paced, no-look passes and lights-out shooting. They looked like champions. But looking good and being good? Two different things when the Spurs were standing in your way.

In ‘04-’05, D’Antoni dropped the run-and-gun bomb on the league. Turned the Suns into title favorites. Nash grabbed ...

Chapter 57: No Promises, Only Battle

<<Arsenal Demolish QPR 6–0 Away – A Bloodbath at Loftus Road!>>
<<Uruguayan Magic – Suarez Nets First Hat-Trick!>>
<<Arsenal’s Resurgence?>>
<<A New-Look Arsenal is Here!>>

Following Round 9 of the Premier League, media outlets across England were abuzz with one name – Arsenal.

The Gunners dismantled Queens Park Rangers in a devastating 6–0 away ...

Chapter 160: Home Alone (NBA Edition)

December 23rd.

The Knicks finally got two rest days, but no one was feeling festive.

Why?

Because they had to play on Christmas Day. Thanks, David Stern.

At least they got Christmas Eve to rest, too.

Seriously, the whole team was ready to gift-wrap a carton of eggs and smash it over Stern’s front porch.

...

That morning, Elizabeth Olsen dropped by Lin Yi’s place.

She was heading out to spend Christmas with her sisters and di...

Chapter 159: Lockers, Loaded Guns

After a string of wins, the Knicks’ classic inconsistency kicked back in.

On December 20th, they managed to lose at home to the Bobcats.

Yep. The Bobcats.

Larry Brown shook things up by sliding Gerald Wallace to power forward. He and Tyson Chandler basically tag-teamed Lin Yi the whole night and made sure he didn’t get anything easy.

But honestly, that wasn’t even the main reason for the loss.

The real issue?

The Knicks collectively laid a gi...

Chapter 53: The Professor's Puzzle

At the end of the 90-minute battle, thanks to Podolski’s equalizer, Arsenal managed to hold Manchester City to a draw on their home ground.

No one had expected this before kick-off.

But that hard-earned point allowed Arsenal to breathe a little easier.

With five rounds of the season completed, the Premier League table was already in chaos.

Chelsea topped the league with four wins and a draw, sitting on 13 points.

Manchester United followed closely with 12 point...

Chapter 158: Clippers vs Knicks

Back to the Garden

After demolishing the Bulls, the Knicks were right back at it on December 18, hosting the Clippers in a back-to-back at Madison Square Garden.

But the real surprise? The Clippers got cheered. No, seriously—Knicks fans stood up and gave them a round of applause when the team walked out. Even Clippers Coach Mike Dunleavy got a standing ovation when the camera zoomed in on him.

Some casual fans were scratching their heads.
“Wa...

Chapter 157: Knicks vs Bulls End

Second Quarter

The Bulls tried to adjust their tactics in the second quarter. Coach Vinny Del Negro wasn’t ready to throw in the towel—not with how hyped up this game had been. Getting blown out would be a PR disaster, especially for Derrick Rose’s image.

You might say the NBA doesn’t buy into the whole one-game theory, but let’s be real, plenty of media outlets love to jump on that train. Remember when Brandon Jennings dropped 55 points? It was...

Chapter 56: Symphony In Red And White

During the break, Wenger approached Kai and Arteta.

“You two have done well with the coded signals,” he said, hands clasped behind his back. “But your system needs more depth. It shouldn't just be about shifting tempo. You’ll need different cues for different situations—timing, transitions, even when to pull the midfield line.”

Kai pulled a face. “Come on, Professor. Cut us some slack. We're still getting used to this setup. You can't expect a polished system overnig...

Chapter 55: Breaking The Silence

The atmosphere in the Arsenal dressing room was stifling.

Under pressure, no one spoke. No communication, no eye contact—just silence.

They weren’t solving problems. They were just sulking. As if moping around would magically fix things.

Kai had tried to break the ice, even suggesting a few team discussions to clear the air. But every time, the same result—blank stares, pursed lips, and crossed arms.

How were they supposed to fix anything like this?

Instead...

Chapter 156: Knicks vs Bulls 2

Game 28- New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls

United Center, Chicago

When the game tipped off between the Knicks and the Bulls, Lin Yi and Joakim Noah stepped into the circle. Noah’s eyes were blazing, full of that wild, intense energy he was known for. Right before the jump, he even let out a roar, like he was casting a buff on himself.

Typical Noah.

Too bad none of that mattered. Lin Yi’s long arm flicked the ball cleanly, just like ...

Chapter 155: Knicks vs Bulls ( Fragile Greatness)

As fans were starting to wonder what kind of flair Lin Yi would bring to the Slam Dunk Contest, the Knicks pulled off a trade on December 16. They sent Nate Robinson to the Celtics in exchange for Eddie House.

For the Knicks, it wasn’t exactly a tough call. Nate was a bit of a wildcard in the locker room, and Coach D’Antoni never seemed too eager to play him anyway. Rather than letting him rot on the bench, the front office figured it made more sense to flip him for someone who coul...

Chapter 54: The Professor's Experiment

September 29, 2012

Round Six: Arsenal vs. Chelsea

[Emirates Stadium, North London]

In this match, fans quickly sensed something wasn’t right.

Arsenal’s organization had become disjointed. While the defense held strong, the attack felt flat and erratic, riddled with glaring mistakes.

Supporters were baffled by the sudden shift.

All eyes turned to Kai.

Was he trying to take over the playmaking again...

Chapter 154: The Calm Before the Dunkstorm

David Stern was in a damn good mood today.

So good, that he decided dinner tonight deserved a bottle of red—something expensive.

And why not? As the NBA commissioner, he had just gotten a gift from the basketball gods.

A few hours earlier, ESPN's Cray Speeder—whose name matched his reporting style—dropped a headline that had NBA Twitter buzzing:
Knicks’ Lin Yi Confirms: He’s Entering the 2010 NBA Dunk Contest.

Boom.