"The Golden State Warriors, with their five giants, have fallen!"
On the evening of November 14th, after the Warriors' winning streak was ended by the Oklahoma City Thunder,
almost every major US media outlet rushed to broadcast the news.
Before today, only two teams in the league remained undefeated in the new season:
the Warriors with their five giants, and the Clippers led by Kai Chen.
Everyone wanted to see the Clippers surpass the Warriors in the Western Conference standings.
Yet deep down, most still believed the Warriors deserved that top spot.
However, tonight, the Warriors suffered a defeat in Oklahoma.
As of now, the only undefeated team this season is the Clippers.
"The fans in the arena and indeed around the world are all focused on today's game."
Dallas, American Airlines Center!
From the TNT commentary desk, Barkley spoke passionately
"The Dallas Mavericks welcome the challenge of the Clippers on their home court!"
"Just minutes ago, the defending champions Warriors lost, and their undefeated record was broken."
"Now, only one team in the entire league remains undefeated this season."
"That team is the Clippers, playing away tonight!"
Smith took over beside him
"Every team facing the Clippers wants to hand them their first loss."
"The Mavericks, playing at home, are no different."
Just as Barkley said
"We will not let the Clippers sit comfortably atop the Western Conference!"
DeAndre Jordan, a former Clippers player, stated bluntly before the game
"The Clippers have strong momentum this season, but they won't take a win from the American Airlines Center."
Facing his former team, Jordan declared confidently
"Their winning streak ends here!"
After saying this, Jordan was brimming with fighting spirit.
If there was one thing he wanted most before the season began,
it was to prove he was still the high-flying Jordan after leaving the Clippers.
But as the season progressed and the Clippers kept winning,
his focus shifted.
What he now wanted most was simple
defeat his former team and hand them their first loss.
The more fired up Jordan became, the more aggressively he showcased dunks during warm-ups.
"To be honest, DeAndre Jordan's dynamic talent at the center position is terrifying."
Watching Jordan's display, O'Neal couldn't help but exclaim
"With his athleticism, he can finish an alley-oop over almost anyone!"
"Shaq, I won't deny DeAndre's talent."
"But if we're talking about talent, who compares to Kai Chen?"
Smith responded without hesitation
"Just last game, Kai Chen delivered a dunk worthy of history!"
"If the league selects Slam Dunk Contest participants this year, Kai Chen is someone to watch!"
Kai Chen's dunk over Aldridge had dominated headlines over the past two days.
Even the NBA's official channels suggested it deserved consideration among the greatest dunks ever.
LeBron James immediately posted
Kai's dunk will live forever!
Stephen Curry
I was too stunned by that dunk to speak!
Westbrook
Please give us more highlights — I can't wait~
Kyrie Irving
Kai Chen must enter this year's Slam Dunk Contest!
…
Not only players, but fans and media alike hoped Kai Chen would participate.
Still, the final list would only be revealed after official invitations.
The camera returned to the American Airlines Center.
Warm-ups concluded quickly,
and the starters from both teams stepped onto the court.
Mavericks starters:
Dennis Smith, Matthews, Barnes, Jordan, and Luka Dončić.
Dirk Nowitzki, the franchise legend, remained on the bench, awaiting the coach's call.
The Clippers continued with their usual lineup, unchanged.
"Kai, are you ready?"
Luka spoke casually as they walked.
"Your winning streak ends tonight."
"We'll see about that."
Kai Chen replied calmly before retreating to his half.
Moments later, both centers stood at midcourt,
and the referee tossed the ball high into the air.
Perhaps due to excessive excitement,
Jordan lost the tip-off to Lopez.
The Clippers secured the first possession.
Beverley pushed the ball into the frontcourt,
then swung it to Carmelo.
On the wing, Kai Chen used a familiar double screen from Lopez and Jeff Green,
shaking off Barnes's defense as he curled outward.
Carmelo wasted no time, delivering the pass.
"Swish!"
Without hesitation, Kai Chen drilled a three-pointer from beyond the arc.
3-0!
"This Clippers play has become a nightmare for opposing coaches."
Smith immediately praised from the desk
"Whether on or off the ball, Kai Chen's scoring remains mesmerizing!"
As the Clippers surged this season,
they climbed from 22nd in the power rankings to the top five.
They were quickly becoming legitimate disruptors in the Western Conference.
More teams had begun studying them closely.
Yet Kai Chen's scoring ability continued to give coaches headaches.
"Kai strikes first!"
O'Neal added excitedly.
"Now let's see how Luka responds!"
On the court,
Luka brought the ball up himself.
At the top of the arc, he used Jordan's screen and attacked the lane.
"Oh~~!"
After drawing two defenders,
Luka executed an incredibly convincing fake pass,
drawing loud reactions from the crowd.
The move fooled Jeff Green, Lopez —
even Jordan momentarily believed it was an alley-oop.
"Swish!"
Luka smoothly pulled up for a mid-range jumper.
"An Oscar-level fake!"
Smith exclaimed instantly.
"Luka fooled everyone — that fake was unbelievably realistic!"
"We may need to redefine this European genius."
"Perhaps, he will become the Magic Johnson of this era!"
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