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Chapter 171 Excited
In the third game of the first round of the playoffs between the Clippers and the Thunder, the Clippers lost to the Thunder in an upset.

本场比赛，威少拿下全场最高分45分15个助攻13个篮板的超神数据。而快船队这边，宁采臣也得到了35分13个助攻5个篮板。

In this contest between superstars, Westbrook finally had the last laugh. Not only did he get the highest data in the game, but he also led the team to a precious victory.

At the beginning of the game, except for Ning Caichen, all the Clippers players seemed to be sleepwalking.As for the Thunder team, everyone seemed to be possessed by a magic chicken, and they were in exceptionally good condition.Especially Westbrook, who broke out 150% of his strength.

Although driven by Ning Caichen in the second half, the Clippers players returned to their state, but in the end they lost to the Thunder in better state.

The Clippers also suffered their first loss of the playoffs.

Although Ning Caichen got the highest score of the season, he was not happy at all.Because the team lost, they could have won the game 4:0, but now they have to play one more game?Really upset.

He has always felt that the main reason is Rivers. If Rivers makes adjustments to the court earlier, they still have a great chance to win the game.

However, to Ning Caichen's relief, at the end of the game with 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter, his ability level increased by 1 level.

It is the first time to upgrade in the game.At that time, Ning Caichen's condition was not very good.Coupled with the fight with Westbrook, the whole person looks very tired.After one upgrade, the exhaustion in the body disappeared, and his strength also increased. At that time, Ning Caichen's two consecutive three-pointers brought the score difference back to single digits.

It's just that this level has been raised a bit slower, if it had been 2 minutes earlier, the result might have been different.

In this way, the Clippers regrettably lost to the Thunder by 7 points in the away game.

"Yijing: Hey!! I thought you were sad!! So happy?" After seeing the spoof photos of the players sent by Ning Caichen, Luo Yijing was surprised.

"Flower Picker: What!! A game, just a little regret."

"Yijing: That's right. With your strength, it's not a problem at all to win the Thunder, but why did you suddenly misfire tonight?"

"Flower picker: I don't understand very well! It is true that some players will be affected by away factors, but I am very puzzled. In fact, even if we are no longer in form tonight, we still have a chance to win the game. It's just that Rivers' tactical adjustments are not good enough. timely."

"Yijing: You complained about your coach again, is this really good? [Contempt]"

"Flower picker: It is! If Rivers adjusted the lineup in the first quarter, we would not be so passive and dig such a big hole. He just has a problem with his ability. During the interview, he calmly shifted the responsibility to the players. He should bear the main responsibility." Ning Caichen became more and more distrustful of Rivers.

"Yi Jing: Could it be that Rivers deliberately wanted to lose? Playing match-fixing?"

"Flower Picker:..."

"Flower Picker: No way?" Ning Caichen was at the beginning, it was impossible to play match-fixing. He really felt that his teammates were completely out of shape, but if Rivers wanted to lose, it was possible. .

"Yi Jing: It's possible!! This kind of situation is not uncommon in the NBA, especially when a team is absolutely certain to enter the next round, they usually choose to lose an away game and then return to the home game to end Contest."

"Ning Caichen: Damn! This is too risky! Are you afraid of being sprayed to death by fans?"

"Yijing: You don't understand this. In the face of absolute strength, losing a game is completely acceptable. And there are many benefits. Not only does the opponent look good, but it also adds a lot of topics. How big is a game? Earn an extra game box office. How much does that cost! Tsk tsk"

"Yijing: Not to mention the first round of the playoffs, even the finals have teams who dare to release water!!"

Ning Caichen couldn't believe it.

"Flower Picker: Is it true? How do you know?"

"Yijing: Are you stupid? You don't even know about any NBA player? This is an open secret! Many people are saying that someone said on the Internet that you are playing match-fixing in tonight's game!!"

"Flower Picker:..."

After chatting with Luo Yijing, Ning Caichen couldn't calm down for a long time.The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible. It must be that Rivers deliberately wanted to lose, so he deliberately did not actively adjust the lineup.With Rivers' level of coaching, he shouldn't have made such a low-level mistake.As for whether other players have received Rivers' instruction, it is unknown.

Regarding the "friendly tradition" of the NBA, Ning Caichen could only shake his head and be speechless.Sure enough, it was a commercial field, and a game driven by business still couldn't maintain its purest side.

No matter what, Ning Caichen has no way to decide the arrangement of the management.Can only silently endure the bitter fruit of failure.

A loss by the Clippers caused quite a bit of repercussions. After all, the Clippers are known as the second strongest team in the league, and they lost the game in an upset, but it is enough to make people imagine.

Ning Caichen spent a long time in domestic and foreign forums. As Luo Yijing said, many people really thought that the Clippers were playing match-fixing last night.

Regardless of whether Rivers deliberately played match-fixing or not, Rivers' performance is indeed a bit unusual, and it is understandable to be scolded by fans for match-fixing.

……

Early the next morning, when Ning Caichen came to the training hall, he had already seen Paul training.But it's just a simple dribbling action.

"Paul, it's so early!!"

"Hey, Ning, good morning!!"

Ning Caichen remembered the question from last night, walked over, and asked Paul directly: "Paul, did Rivers intend to lose last night?"

Paul was not surprised when he heard it, he looked at Ning Caichen meaningfully, and said with a smile, "You already guessed it?"

"You already guessed..."

After seeing Paul's reaction, Ning Caichen knew that Paul knew Rivers' plan before the game.

"You didn't play out of order on purpose, did you?"

Paul rolled his eyes at Ning Caichen and said, "Cut!! I have 23 points and 18 assists, and I'm still playing abnormally?"

Ning Caichen shrugged and spread his hands: "Okay!! I believe you will not indulge Rivers."

"Young man, that's the way the NBA is, there are times when you're not comfortable. We'll get back to it tomorrow night, though."

"What if you can't find your status tomorrow night?"

Paul made up his mind and said: "This kind of state usually lasts two consecutive games at most. With our strength, even if we lose another game, it will be very easy to win the Thunder."

Ning Caichen: "..."

……

The next night, players from both sides came to the arena early.

Tonight's game is a life-and-death battle for the Thunder. If the Thunder win tonight's game, their chances of winning the first round will increase by [-]%. knocked out.

With the strength of the Clippers, it is impossible to give you a chance to comeback at 3:1.Unless the Big Four slandered three of them.However, as long as Ning Caichen is still on the court, he can bring great danger to the Thunder.

Therefore, tonight, the Thunder must compete with the Clippers with a mentality that they must lose. Only by throwing away all the burdens can they really let go of their hands and feet.

Ning Caichen carefully observed the status of all the players on the court, and he breathed a sigh of relief.The Clippers players were not affected by the last game, and everyone was more relaxed.

This is a good sign.

The Thunder team is also in good shape.But Ning Caichen is not worried at all, as long as the Clippers do not make mistakes, even if the Thunder maintain the state of the previous game, the Clippers still have great confidence in winning the game.

The game whistle sounded and the jump ball began.

Westbrook's state has always been very good, and he took the lead in assisting his teammates to score the first goal of the game.

"You won't be allowed to score easily tonight again!!" Ning Caichen grinned at Westbrook.

"Really? I am looking forward to your performance, but tonight's game still belongs to us, believe me."

Seeing Westbrook being so confident, Ning Caichen didn't take it seriously.Personal self-confidence cannot help the team win, it depends on the strength of the team in the end.

After two rounds of contest, Westbrook's expression finally changed.

Although the Clippers are not in the best state now, they are much better than the last game.Tonight's game is not optimistic.

"Defense! Defense!!" Rivers shouted at the players on the sidelines.

Ning Caichen's defensive focus is still on Westbrook, and at the same time, he also puts part of his attention on other Thunder players, wanting to see if he can break the Thunder's current cooperation.

Westbrook did not do it alone, and his teammates were in good condition today, so he chose to work as a team.

Playing team basketball with the Clippers who has recovered is destined to be abused.

Under Paul's organization, Ning Caichen took the lead in making the first three-pointer of the game.Immediately afterwards, Paul followed suit and made an open three-pointer.

Both sides are very efficient, but the Clippers have a few more three-pointers.Temporarily leading the Thunder in points.

Who is Westbrook?How could I just watch the score being opened by the Clippers' three-pointer.

Westbrook's three-pointers have always been unreasonable, and he also likes to make emergency stop three-pointers against defensive players.

Ning Caichen was hit by two three-pointers in a row by Westbrook, and he lost his temper when he was shot.Fortunately, Westbrook's three-pointers are available, and when he doesn't have them, he can't make any shots.

After Westbrook's two three-pointers, the score was evened out again.

Ning Caichen's sense of the ball is getting better and better now. When facing Westbrook, he can feel more relaxed than the previous game.

It's not that Westbrook's state is not as good as in the previous game, but that he is more confident when facing Westbrook.Although he had only increased by one level, he could clearly feel the change in himself.

(End of this chapter)