Chapter 1 Tang Tian is Really Angry

Tang Tian wasn't an impulsive person. On the contrary, because he had lived a lifetime already, he was usually calmer than most young people.

But this time, he was really angry, even more so than when Pachulia had stuck his foot out.

Attacking someone's family on the court was already too much, let alone when it involved someone who had already passed away.

Back then, Tang Tian had punched Pachulia for sticking his foot out. Now, he was ready to teach Austin Rivers a lesson.

Austin Rivers broke past Joe Harris, taking flight for a layup to score two points.

Harrell's catch and layup in the frontcourt was blocked by Aldridge.

The Clippers launched a fast break, and Austin Rivers used a step-back three-pointer fake to fool Harris, then drove into the paint, shaking off Harrell for another two points.

Austin Rivers unleashed a personal scoring run, helping the Clippers chase points.

He had come to the Clippers two years ago, and under Rivers' leadership, he had gotten a lot of playing time and improved significantly.

Stephenson's three-pointer from outside missed, Harrell grabbed the offensive rebound, and his strong shot drew a defensive foul from Aldridge.

Harrell got two free throws, and the game entered a dead ball situation.

Tang Tian came on, replacing Stephenson.

This substitution caused a stir among the fans at the scene.

It was garbage time; why was Tang Tian still playing? Chasing stats?

But that didn't seem right; with 30 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds, Tang Tian's stats were already incredible.

No one could guess why Tang Tian was coming on.

The players on both sides of the court were also confused.

Harrell made one of two free throws.

96 to 69, the score difference on the court was 27 points.

Austin Rivers dribbled past half-court, reaching out to signal a play.

He was feeling it at the moment, and he was ready to attack more himself.

But he suddenly realized that the person defending him was Tang Tian.

Austin Rivers lost that idea when he saw that, ready to pass the ball to Lou Williams.

"Didn't you say that if you can win one game, you can win a second?"

Tang Tian suddenly spoke.

Austin Rivers abandoned the idea of passing after hearing that.

He was still a very tough player at heart. Last year in the playoffs, Josh Smith had elbowed him, causing blood to flow from his brow, but he had still played through the injury after getting it bandaged up.

Tang Tian's words were obviously meant to provoke him, but his personality dictated that he wouldn't back down.

He signaled to spread out, ready to isolate against Tang Tian.

Rivers was worried when he saw this.

Rivers and Austin Rivers were father and son, but Rivers handled it well; he treated everyone equally on the team and didn't show any favoritism.

But after all, they were father and son. Seeing Austin Rivers about to go one-on-one against Tang Tian, Rivers was still nervous for his son.

Austin Rivers did a series of crossovers, then bent low and drove hard towards the inside.

Driving to the basket was his strength.

He successfully broke past Tang Tian to the basket, a feeling of joy in his heart, and quickly shot after the contact.

But in the instant of the contact, he felt like he had crashed into a wall. After his whole body bounced back, the fluidity of his shot was gone.

The moment the ball left his hand, a large hand came over.

"Bang!"

A huge block! The ball was swatted straight out of bounds!

There was an uproar on the sidelines.

Tang Tian's block was a little ruthless.

The Clippers had a sideline ball.

Austin Rivers ignored Williams' gesture for the ball and continued to dribble against Tang Tian.

He was a bit overheated.

Tang Tian loved it when he got like this.

Austin Rivers continued to crossover left and right to drive.

But this time, Tang Tian stuck to him tightly.

It wasn't that Austin Rivers' drive was that good before; in reality, Austin Rivers' drive wasn't anything in front of Tang Tian.

It was that Tang Tian had deliberately let him in so he could block the shot.

Now that he had gotten the block, he had to change his tactics.

There were thousands of moves, one at a time.

Austin Rivers used all his skills, exhausting every bit of strength he had, but he couldn't get past Tang Tian.

Seeing that the 24-second clock was about to expire, he had no choice but to pull up for a contested mid-range shot.

Tang Tian pounced forward, reaching out again the instant he shot.

"Bang!"

Another face-smothering block. The red light lit up on the sidelines, 24 seconds expired!

This block was even more ruthless than the previous one, much more ruthless.

The sidelines were buzzing.

Austin Rivers was really just asking to be blocked!

Rivers walked from the bench to the sideline.

When Austin Rivers retreated on defense, Rivers shouted from the sideline, telling him not to force the shot.

Forcing a shot against the other team's superstar was unwise in itself, and this reminder was justifiable.

Tang Tian went to the frontcourt and asked Dinwiddie for the ball, signaling his teammates to spread out.

Rivers had reminded Austin Rivers not to go one-on-one with him, but no one could stop him from going at Austin Rivers.

Rivers frowned. After these two possessions, he already knew why Tang Tian was still on the court; he was clearly trying to humiliate Austin Rivers.

Without waiting for the Clippers' weak side to come double-team, Tang Tian did a series of low dribbles, accelerating and then decelerating.

Austin Rivers was tough, trying hard to defend.

But his body coordination obviously couldn't keep up.

After Tang Tian accelerated and then decelerated with a big crossover, Austin Rivers lost his balance and fell straight to the ground!

But even after shaking Austin Rivers to the ground, Tang Tian didn't attack.

He waited for Austin Rivers to get up before he took the ball and continued to drive inside!

The crowd erupted in an uproar.

This was humiliation, blatant humiliation!

Austin Rivers was very angry, and he desperately stuck with Tang Tian, determined to defend Tang Tian's shot at all costs.

Tang Tian saw the determination in Austin Rivers' eyes, and after breaking through to the free throw lane, he threw the ball forward with his right hand.

It was so sudden that Austin Rivers thought Tang Tian had already shot and turned his head, his peripheral vision catching Tang Tian flashing past him.

"Bang!"

The ball hit the backboard and rebounded, Tang Tian leaped up in the air, catching the ball and slamming it straight towards the basket.

"Boom!"

A self alley-oop, a dunk off the backboard!

Austin Rivers stood there like a wooden stake, serving as a background!

"My God, this is too cruel!"

Breen couldn't help but exclaim from the commentary booth.

He belatedly realized that Tang Tian was teaching Austin Rivers a lesson!

Tang Tian and Austin Rivers were former teammates, and there had been no previous rumors of conflict between them. It seemed that this was related to the previous clash.

He was now also very curious about what Austin Rivers had said to make Ariza so agitated and even Tang Tian so angry.

Tang Tian saw Rivers' expression on the sidelines as he retreated on defense, and he smiled and said, "Doc, aren't you going to sub your son out?"

Provocation!

Blatant provocation!

Austin Rivers had asked about Ariza's deceased brother, and Tang Tian directly asked about Austin Rivers' dad.

But he was clearly not cursing; his purpose was clear, which was to not let Rivers substitute Austin Rivers out.

Sure enough, those words forced Rivers to give up the idea of substituting.

He snorted coldly, sat back on the bench, and breathed heavily.

Tang Tian was too arrogant!

"If it's really not working, just have your dad sub you out."

When he returned to the defensive end, Tang Tian continued to say to Austin Rivers.

Austin Rivers felt greatly humiliated. His anger boosted his condition to 120%, and he showed off his dribbling skills with a series of crossovers.

He suddenly shifted to the left and broke through on the left side.

"Pa!"

But the instant he started, Tang Tian reached out and snatched the ball from his hand.

The crowd erupted again.

This was really...leaving no way out.