NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 464 A Christmas Battle Between Enemies

In Xiucheng, there is a man whose legend has been passed down through the martial arts world.

That's right, it's not the big guy you think he is, but "Nightclub Prince" Ha Hu Zi.

Harden is a household name in Houston!

Which Houston nightclub doesn't have a record of Mr. Ha paying the bill? Which Houston nightclub's big-butt girls haven't been scrutinized by Mr. Ha's "Kaleidoscope Sharingan"?

nor!

Even though in his previous life, Young Master Ha went to Brooklyn, New York on the East Coast, his legend still lives on in Houston!

December 25th marks the annual NBA Christmas Day games.

This is a nationally televised event, and more than 50 countries will be broadcasting this highly anticipated match.

Jia Fei, dressed in a black trench coat, sunglasses, and sporting a charming smile, entered the visiting team's locker room. In terms of looks, even a bunch of players like Harden and 58 wouldn't be enough to fill a gap in Jia Fei's teeth; he's incredibly handsome.

Dengdeng is still the same as always; he hasn't cut his beard. Apparently, his business partners don't allow him to shave it; his beard has become his personal trademark, and the no-shaving rule is part of the contract...

In the business world, everything can be fixed through contracts, even couples can sign a sex contract: no less than a few times a week, no less than a few minutes each time, and not always using the same position, etc.

Tencent naturally broadcast the entire match live. The game was closed by Wang Meng, the "tearful" TT, and Yang Yi, the stubborn "He's so tall" guy who got his comeuppance.

"Mr. Yang, it's Christmas again. Did you eat an apple yesterday?" Wang Meng asked.

“That’s a good question. I ate it; my wife gave it to me. How could I not eat it? Hahaha…” Yang Yi laughed.

"Back to the match, Mr. Yang, which team do you favor in this crucial game?" Wang Meng asked.

"This game is hard to analyze. If I had to say, I'd still favor the Clippers," Yang Yi said, smacking his lips.

"What are your reasons for being optimistic?" Wang Meng pressed.

"The reason is that Jia Fei is amazing! Jia Fei is really amazing, he's even more amazing than Harden and Paul!" Yang Yi's expression was a bit exaggerated.

The Toyota Center was packed tonight.

Houston fans are incredibly passionate. From the Yao Ming era to the present, this team has never truly tanked. The team owner has consistently been reluctant to spend money, and General Manager Morey is a master at finding hidden gems. Otherwise, how did he get the nickname "Former Rockets Player"?

You can doubt Morey's character all you want, but you don't need to doubt his judgment—it's absolutely reliable. He wanted both Harden and Jia Fei. It turned out his judgment was sound; the problem was the boss's wallet. Since the boss wouldn't open his wallet, he had no choice but to continue his search.

Taobao has already managed to find Argentine diamond Scola at its limit. You can't expect to find Jordan, Magic Johnson, or Hakeem Olajuwon on Taobao, can you? Do you really think everyone else is stupid?

Both teams practiced before the match.

58 was seething with resentment; he had absolutely no goodwill towards his former team, the Clippers. Leaving in this way wasn't dignified, and even more dignified was that his Rockets were eliminated by his former team, the Clippers, in the playoffs last season, and in such a manner. He especially hated Clippers leader Jia Fei. Even though he was playing with an injury, that guy kept calling him out, relentlessly, practically calling him out to death!

He didn't die, but his injuries worsened, and the situation took a sharp turn for the worse, leading to the Rockets' elimination.

He's back this season, healthy and ready for revenge, all on national television!

A fire burned in 58's eyes, while his partner Harden remained nonchalant, his expression calm, as if nothing concerned him. Indeed, his mind might not even be on the game, but rather on the post-game party. How many people can truly transcend the temptations of wine, women, wealth, and power?

58 didn't exchange pleasantries with his former teammates. He's a very pragmatic and vengeful person; he doesn't want to say a word to people he doesn't like.

The starting lineups for both teams have been announced.

The Rockets' starting lineup for the home game is: 58, Harden, Ariza, Ryan Anderson, and Nene. Capela will not play in this game due to an injury.

The Clippers' starting lineup is: Beverley, Jia Fei, George, Gallinari, and Olynyk.

Christmas carols filled the air, and many children were even wearing Christmas decorations. Some people were dressed as Santa Claus and reindeer, creating a truly festive atmosphere.

Both teams' starting lineups were on the field, and the match was about to begin.

"One Egg Superman" Nene and "Pure and Innocent" Olynyk are preparing for the jump ball near the center circle; the game is about to begin.

When the jump ball begins, even with only one ball, Nene can beat Olynyk. Jump balls are about jumping ability and speed, not the number of balls.

This is like saying that an NBA superstar could easily beat an average basketball enthusiast with one hand, and that LaVar Ball's father said he could beat Michael Jordan with one hand. But the reality is probably the opposite; Jordan could beat LaVar Ball with one hand.

58 dribbled past half-court, his big butt still as captivating as ever, his dribbling as steady as a rock, no matter how hard Beverley tried to steal the ball, it was all in vain.

58 dribbles the ball and sets a screen with Nene, who is superhuman. He pulls the ball between his legs, stops abruptly, and shoots a mid-range shot—it's a direct hit!

58's playmaking, defense, and mid-range shooting are his three main strengths. His three-point shooting isn't super accurate, but his mid-range shot is truly his bread and butter.

Beverley brought the ball over and passed it to Jia Fei.

Jia Fei has the ball, and Ariza is defending him.

Ariza is guarding Jia Fei, so Harden is now guarding Paul George.

The Rockets' coaching staff went to great lengths; they couldn't completely shut down Harden. The opposing team's 2 and 3 positions were all star players, and Harden couldn't guard any of them. However, relatively speaking, Paul George was easier to defend than Jia Fei, so Harden wouldn't feel as much pain when he was exposed.

Between two evils, choose the lesser; that's the only way.

Harden was guarding Paul George, and Jia Fei naturally saw this and passed the ball to Paul George.

When Paul George faced Harden, it was as if he saw the image of his broken leg. He was furious and drove straight to the basket, pulling up for a jump shot, but it didn't work!

Inside, Harden grabs the rebound and pushes for a fast break!

Harden launched a fast break, drove the length of the court, faced Paul George, and took a step-back three-pointer from beyond the three-point line on the left wing—and it went in!

Cheers erupted from the fans at the Toyota Center; the Rockets' start was truly smooth!

For the Clippers, Jia Fei missed a single shot, and after 58 grabbed the rebound, he assisted Ariza on a fast break for a long two-pointer.

The Rockets started with a 7-0 run!

The Clippers did not call a timeout, and the game continued.

Beverley dribbled the ball over, but it was stolen by 58!

58 steals the ball and launches a fast break, driving the length of the court and overpowering Beverley for a layup...

Jia Fei, who was being chased down, was immediately nailed to the ground!