I fell in love with Toutiao and became the GOAT.

The two teams started their respective matches at Staples Center.

Warriors: Curry, Klay Thompson, Dorell Wright, David Lee, Lin Bei

Lakers: Fisher, Kobe, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum

Lin Bei's opponent is Andrew Bynum, nicknamed "Little Shark." This season is Little Shark's peak season, averaging 18.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.

In the original season, Shaq was even qualified to compete with Howard for the title of the league's best center.

Standing opposite Bynum, Lin Bei clearly felt a heavy sense of oppression coming towards him.

"This guy is too strong, can you handle him, Best?"

Curry's slightly worried voice came from behind. He looked at the two men with such a large size difference, and his tone was full of concern.

The nickname "Little Shark" is well-deserved; in terms of size and weight alone, there are very few centers in the league who can rival him.

In comparison, Lin Bei's figure did indeed appear much thinner.

But Lin Bei didn't take Curry's concerns to heart at all.

Little Shark is just big; when it comes to actual combat, with the [Talent: Wall] buff, he's not much worse off.

"Watch how I deal with him."

Lin Bei spoke in a relaxed tone, and he didn't deliberately lower his voice during his conversation with Curry, so Little Shark, who was not far away, heard every word.

When referee Dick Baveta stepped forward and signaled for the two players to prepare for the jump ball, Little Shark grinned with a disdainful sneer: "I'll crush you like an ant."

Lin Bei had anticipated his harsh words, but simply shrugged, his eyes remaining completely calm.

A beep!

Referee Dick Bavetta blew his whistle, and the basketball was tossed into the air above the Staples Center.

Lin Bei suddenly leaped up, winning the jump ball with a huge advantage.

He then rushed to the frontcourt and, at the top of the key, turned sideways to screen for Curry, who had the ball.

This block was of high quality. Thanks to the [Talent: Wall], his figure was like a solid barrier, and the old fish Fisher, whose legs were not fast, was blocked solidly.

In the brief pause, Curry accelerated and broke through, successfully reaching the three-point line.

After winning their last championship in 2010, the Lakers were no longer considered champions.

Their biggest problem isn't their offense, but rather their increasingly lax defense.

The moment Curry drove into the paint, the Lakers' defense showed a clear weakness, with no one able to cover for him in time.

Seizing the opportunity, Curry stopped abruptly and took a shot.

Swish-!

The crisp sound of the basketball swishing through the net rang out, and the Warriors broke the deadlock, taking the first point of the game at 2-0.

Curry, who had just scored, turned around and high-fived Lin Bei, shouting, "Best, what's up with your pick-and-rolls these past two games? They've been absolutely top-notch!"

Lin Bei thought to himself: Of course, it's all thanks to the [Talent: City Wall].

Verbally, he asserted confidently, "Haven't you seen how much I've been practicing pick-and-rolls lately?"

Curry: "Got it, got it. You're a fucking genius."

Lin Bei slapped Curry on the back, annoyed. "Do you even need to tell me?"

He then quickly retreated on defense and rushed to the basket, where he faced Bynum for the first time.

In the lower area, Little Shark took the initiative to block the way, his broad shoulders pressing against Lin Bei's chest. The astonishing strength forced Lin Bei, who had the [Talent: Wall] buff, to retreat slightly, marveling at the opponent's formidable power.

However, the gap between the two was not significant. Lin Bei knew that as long as Bynum got the ball, he could make up for his weakness in strength by using the difference between having the ball and not having the ball.

But in this play, Little Shark failed to get the basketball.

Kobe stepped up and took the initiative to receive the ball and go one-on-one.

Klay was already on high alert, sticking close to Kobe the entire time, his defensive footwork steady and never losing his position, effectively limiting Kobe's driving lanes.

Even without a perfect shooting opportunity, Kobe still refused to pass the ball, and forced a jump shot against Klay's defense.

As the basketball hurtled toward the basket, Lin Bei immediately recognized it as another of Kobe's signature "missed" shots. He immediately exerted his strength, preparing to fight for the rebound.

Under the basket, Little Shark executed a slick turn, continuing to relentlessly pressure Lin Bei.

Seeing that he couldn't outmaneuver the heavy tank, Lin Bei made a decisive move, abandoning a head-on confrontation and suddenly bursting out from the side.

Clang!

The moment the basketball hit the rim, Lin Bei leaped up and grabbed the backboard while it was still in the air.

Bill Walton was in the TNT commentary booth for this match; he had previously criticized Lin Bei for not liking to position himself properly.

But on this play, he praised Lin Bei instead: "Best Lin played so smartly. If he couldn't box out, he wouldn't. He just rushed out and grabbed the rebound. In this way, he got a lot of rebounds that he should have lost..."

It has to be admitted that Lin Bei's disadvantage in this positioning was indeed obvious to the naked eye.

To be able to grab that rebound under such a passive situation is truly commendable.

After landing, Lin Bei looked directly at the field.

Curry didn't immediately turn around and sprint, thinking he was going to lose the rebound.

result……

Lin Bei grabbed the rebound, and only then did he turn around to launch a fast break, but it was too late.

Seeing this, Lin Bei completely slowed down.

As the Lakers retreated on defense like flowing water, he passed the ball to Curry, who had stepped back a step, and the two walked side by side toward the frontcourt.

As they walked, Lin Bei reminded Curry, "That big guy isn't defending against us."

In the previous Warriors' offensive possession, Shaq failed to defend, otherwise Curry wouldn't have been able to so easily drive to the mid-range and make a pull-up jumper without interference.

Curry instantly understood Lin Bei's hint. The two arrived at the top of the key together, and the moment their eyes met, they immediately started a pick-and-roll.

Lin Bei's screen was a feint; Old Fish, with his less-than-agile steps, bypassed the screen and charged towards Curry.

But the basketball ended up in Lin Bei's hands, something Lao Yu hadn't expected.

With no one guarding him, Lin Bei didn't hesitate at all and launched a three-pointer.

Swish-!

A piercing three-pointer shattered the defense of Staples Center.

Amidst sighs from the crowd, the Warriors took a 5-0 lead to start the game.

Lin Bei and Curry exchanged another high-five in celebration. In the CCTV broadcast studio, Yu Jiaxian exclaimed, "He started with a three-pointer right away! Lin Bei's scoring pace is quite good this game!"

Coach Zhang chuckled as he observed the interaction between Lin Bei and Curry: "Have you kept track of how many times Lin Bei and Curry clap their hands during each Warriors game? I think it's quite a lot."

Yu Jia chimed in, "There are quite a few, mainly because of the numerous Linken-Coo connections. These two are really active, passing the ball to each other and setting screens for each other."

On the court, Lin Bei once again held off Xiao Sha in the low post.

But in this round, Little Shark still failed to get the basketball.

Watching Kobe make another breakthrough, sticking out his tongue as he tried to drive to the basket, but failed and pulled back.

Lin Bei: "..."

This is Kobe's second-to-last healthy season. His efficiency has declined significantly this season, as evidenced by his field goal percentage dropping to 43%.

Old Deng takes 23 shots per game. If Lin Bei were to be Old Deng's teammate, Lin Bei wouldn't want to.

A teammate like Curry is truly a gem.

Under the basket, Lin Bei used his elbow to firmly block Bynum and started yelling, "You really look like a clown, Andrew..."

Bynum was trying his best to position himself, but when he saw Kobe pass the ball to Gasol on the other side, he instantly lost his spirit and gave up the fight.

He frowned and turned to Lin Bei, his eyes filled with doubt and anger, as if questioning: How the hell do I look like a clown?