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Mark Jackson's words immediately drew the cameras to the entire Clippers team in the player tunnel.

The Clippers, who had been looking dejected, suddenly changed their expressions.

They kept their eyes fixed on the Thunder players opposite them, their gazes no longer lazy and tired.

It seemed like they wanted to devour the other person alive on the Staples Center floor.

"Hey Mark, the Clippers are still the same. Maybe they've already decided which strip club to go to for a great night after the game."

Jeff Van Gundy shook his head as he spoke, then took out the first half's statistics sheet and began to read them aloud.

"At halftime, the Clippers lead the Thunder 47-60. The Clippers' number one draft pick, Zhou, has scored 15 points, while his counterpart, Durant, has scored 21 points."

"The two young people, who were locked in a fierce battle, were both not very accurate in their shots."

After Van Gundy finished speaking, Mark Jackson took over the conversation.

"Yes, but judging from the first half, Zhou will become an excellent player."

This kid even showed impressive ball control in this game, something he didn't have in college.

......

The referee blew the whistle again, and the Clippers gained possession.

Baron Davis pushed the basketball up the court, overpowering Westbrook.

The Clippers' star player, who was so tired in the first half that he had to take a walk on the court, seemed to have returned to the Golden State Gang in this round.

Despite his bulky frame, he drove past Westbrook to score, drawing a foul from the young Westbrook.

"2+1!"

"The moment the bearded man stepped onto the stage, he seemed like a completely different person!"

After scoring, Baron Davis even jogged a few steps to Zhou Yi and high-fived him in celebration.

"Good job, Byron. I believe you can crush that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle guy."

As Zhou Yi spoke, he patted Baron Davis on the shoulder, and the Clippers' star player instantly broke into a goofy smile.

Something just felt off, so Byron scratched his head and stepped up to the free-throw line.

Zhou Yi's halftime remarks seemed to have given the Clippers' troublemakers a renewed fighting spirit at the start of the second half.

In the third quarter, the Clippers didn't suddenly have a magical hot hand, but they became less timid and hesitant.

The seasoned Baron Davis, panting heavily, used his experience and bulk to frequently bully Westbrook.

Camby also gave up the opportunity to block shots, keeping a tight grip on Jeff Green.

The young Thunder team is full of energy, but their youth has also become a disadvantage.

Westbrook and Harden, who are still somewhat inexperienced, had extremely low shooting percentages in this game.

Westbrook, seemingly carrying a bomb, repeatedly attacked the Clippers' interior, but was repeatedly thwarted by the experienced Camby and Carmelo Carlos.

With ten seconds left in the third quarter, the Clippers narrowed the gap to five points.

The Thunder had possession of the ball, and Durant, standing at the three-point line, took the ball from Westbrook.

Zhou Yi stood opposite Xiao Shuai, taking a step forward and reaching out to defend against him.

This was a crucial shot. If Zhou Yi had defended it and scored on the counter-attack, the Clippers would have only needed one three-pointer in the final quarter to tie the game.

If Durant scores, the Clippers' deficit against the Thunder will instantly widen to the point where three baskets are needed.

Ralph Lawler, a Clippers home commentator with 31 years of experience, is engaging the small number of Clippers fans in the arena with his passionate voice.

"Defense! Defense!"

Facing Zhou Yi's long arms, Durant protected the ball between his legs, his eyes fixed on Zhou Yi, searching for a weakness in his defense.

In this match, both young model monsters showcased their remarkable talent.

They were locked in a fierce struggle, each with a low success rate.

In a flash, Durant made his move.

He took a huge step to the left, rushing towards the right side of Zhou Yi.

After Zhou Yi's center of gravity was shifted, Durant quickly changed direction in advance, preparing to forcefully pass Zhou Yi from the left side.

Xiao Shuai's change of direction is extremely wide; this is his killer move.

Zhou Yi tried his best to stay by Durant's side, just as the basketball was about to return to Durant's hands.

Zhou Yi reached out and grabbed the basketball.

Although Durant has excellent ball-handling skills for his height, his high center of gravity left the basketball vulnerable at that moment.

Xiao Shuai noticed Zhou Yi's actions and instinctively tried to protect the basketball.

However, Zhou Yi's unparalleled giant hand still helped him steal the basketball.

"week!"

Zhou Yi intercepted the basketball and threw it directly towards the frontcourt.

Gordon, on the early offensive, moved with lightning speed and slammed the basketball into the basket just before the final whistle.

"Oh my god! Zhou made a crucial steal and assist to his teammate!"

In the home commentary box, veteran commentator Ralf Lawler had already excitedly stood up from his chair.

"Our players were in poor form in the first half, but they came out on top in the second half!"

Ralph Lawler expressed his excitement at this moment in a very fast-paced manner.

The Clippers fans in the stands also erupted in long-awaited applause.

Durant shook his head and walked off the court, while the entire Clippers team excitedly surrounded Zhou Yi.

Baron Davis coughed, preparing to speak, but Gordon next to him elbowed him.

The bearded man looked at Gordon in surprise, only to see Gordon staring at Zhou Yi with eyes full of stars.

"Oh, Byron, let's hear what Zhou has to say."

Zhou Yi nodded in satisfaction at the round-faced Deng, thinking, "This child is teachable."

"Guys, we just blew the Thunder apart on the court!"

"There's one last quarter left. Hang in there and beat that damn Thunder at home."

Zhou Yi's words rang out in the crowd, and everyone's eyes turned to him, their eyes filled with determination.

In that instant, the scattered Clippers team found their leader.

After a 130-second break, the players from both sides returned to the court to begin the final quarter.

The Clippers players, trailing behind, were filled with fighting spirit, while the young Thunder players looked lost.

The Clippers, who suffered seven consecutive losses in the preseason, are widely regarded as the worst team in the league.

But now they've managed to snatch the score back from their grasp on the field.

In the final quarter, Durant chose to take possession of the ball himself.

However, after the intense offense and defense of the first three quarters and Zhou Yi, Xiao Shuai felt his stamina gradually declining in the fourth quarter.

Zhou Yi changed his playing style in the final quarter, handing the ball to Gordon.

He seemed to have returned to his Wildcats days, making crazy runs on the field using Hamilton's stamina.

In the first possession of the fourth quarter, Zhou Yi seized the opportunity at the three-point line, helping the team tie the score.

With five minutes left in the fourth quarter, the tenacious Clippers narrowly extended their lead to three points.

As the final buzzer sounded, the game ended with a score of 107-100, with the home team Clippers in the lead.

On the stat sheet, Xiao Shuai, who was showing his killer instinct, scored a game-high 43 points.

Zhou Yi scored the second-highest points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the game.

Looking at the bright red scoreboard above his head, Durant stood in the center of the court, hands on his hips, panting heavily.

In the final quarter, he was dragged into a stalemate by Zhou Yi's constant movement, leaving him exhausted.

The Thunder, riding a seven-game preseason winning streak, walked into Staples Center with arrogance.

But when the final buzzer sounded, the Thunder could only swallow the bitter pill of defeat.

A reporter on the sidelines approached Durant and raised a microphone.

"Hey Kevin, about your duel with Zhou in this match..."

"I......"

Durant's eyes reddened slightly as he looked at Zhou Yi, who was surrounded by Clippers players.

Zhou Yi stood in the crowd, raising his hands, and all the Clippers players gathered around him.

Those guys who used to be nicknamed "fish belly" and "thorny troublemaker" are now gathered around number eight as if on a pilgrimage.

"I admit, he defeated me in this duel."

"He will be my biggest rival in the next ten years."