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Chapter 233: NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals 3

At the end of the first half, Lin Yi—who had pretty much thrown the pass button out the window—had already taken 24 shots, hitting 10 of them, and padded his total with free throws and threes. By halftime, he’d already poured in 27 points.

Celtics head coach Doc Rivers had figured out...

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Chapter 232: NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals 2

On May 4, at TD Garden, the Celtics’ home crowd roared, creating the kind of hostile atmosphere only Boston can. Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals tipped off between the Knicks and Celtics.

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Chapter 231: NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals

Just as Knicks fans were hoping their team could cause some trouble for the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals…

The Knicks got smoked.

Final score: 88–114.

Lin Yi finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists, but shot just 4-for-17 from the fi...

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Chapter 230: Boston Is Next!

As the NBA season awards were announced, some were all smiles while others could only sigh.

And just as Lin Yi continued making headlines and getting under a lot of people’s skin, the first round of the 2009–10 NBA playoffs wrapped up.

Next stop: the Conference Semifinals.

T...

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Chapter 91: Three Way Chase

February 28 – Fifth Round of the FA Cup

Arsenal maintained their strong run of form as they knocked Blackburn Rovers out of the FA Cup.

But the win didn’t come easily.

For the full 90 minutes, Arsenal were relentless in attack. Yet up against Blackburn’s r...

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Chapter 90: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich End

The Arsenal fans were on their feet, roaring in unison, a chant specially made for Kai.
“Who built a wall in the middle of the field?
KAI! KAI!
He don’t dive, he don’t yield!
KAI! KAI!
The Gunners cheer and rivals squeal—
...

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Chapter 229: Historic Heights — Lin Yi Makes NBA History

The Knicks had just swept the Heat, and Knicks fans were still busy celebrating when an even bigger surprise dropped — before the second round of the playoffs even began.

When the NBA announced the 2009–10 season awards, one man dominated the headlines, crashing social media and sparkin...

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Chapter 228: NBA Playoffs, First Round: Heat vs Knicks End

April 20th, Game 2 of the Knicks–Heat first-round series tipped off at Madison Square Garden.

Tonight, however, there were two particularly high-profile spectators sitting courtside: Kentucky’s dynamic duo from the March Madness Final Eight — John Wall and DeM...

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Chapter 226: Before The Playoffs

After the final regular season game, Lin Yi could finally let his body — and his mind — relax. For the first time in months, he felt himself loosen up. That constant tension, that edge, finally gave way to a quiet sense of accomplishment.

Dinner with teammates was celebratory but low-ke...

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Chapter 227: NBA Playoffs, First Round: Heat vs Knicks

New York, April 18.

After five long years, the Knicks were finally back in the Eastern Conference playoffs — and Madison Square Garden was absolutely rocking. Tonight, the Mecca of Basketball turned into a white sea of roaring fans clad in Knicks home whites, nearly 20,00...

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Chapter 89: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 3

"We can’t get through when we attack!"

In the Arsenal dressing room at half-time, Walcott raised his voice. "We’re too predictable going forward—we’re not breaking them down."

"There’s no support for the forwards," Podolski added, his frustration clear. "We’re having to dr...

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Chapter 88: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 2

“Trés bien!”

On the touchline, Arsène Wenger clenched his fist in satisfaction after watching Kai’s well-timed challenge send the ball out of play.

That’s it!

His decision had paid off. Kai was doing exactly what was asked of him—neutralising Robben.

T...

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Chapter 225: 56 Wins Later, The Playoffs Await

In Yi’s streak of ten straight triple-doubles took his popularity to a whole new level after the All-Star break.

He had the legends talking about him again for the second time the the quadruple double.

The Dream Hakeem Olajuwon praised Lin in an interv...

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Chapter 224: Knicks vs Warriors

April 2nd, 2010

Oracle Arena remains one of the hottest places to play in the NBA. Even with how bad the Warriors have been this season, the place is still packed every night.

The ownership hasn’t changed, and the Logo Man hasn’t made his...

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Chapter 87: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich

"It's outrageous!"

Billy grumbled from his seat in the stands.

Tickets for tonight’s match were through the roof. Champions League knockout rounds and A-tier fixtures had jacked prices up nearly fourfold. At this point, you’d be hard-pressed to find a pricier home ticket in all of...

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Chapter 223: 'Third Wheel'

April 1st. April Fool’s Day.

Since Curry made it to the NBA, he and Ayesha could finally enjoy a life together, without counting pennies or excuses.

It was an off-day. Ayesha was prepping a meal, when a warm presence embraced her from the back and placed a head on h...

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Chapter 222: Knicks vs Jazz End

Halftime.

In the locker room, Lin Yi underwent another round of checks from the Knicks’ medical staff.

“Thank God,” the lead doctor finally said with a relieved smile. “Looks good.”

The whole team breathed a collective sigh of relief.

At least, u...

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Chapter 86: Assignment: Robben

Arsenal fans had been enjoying themselves lately, pleasantly surprised by their team’s strong league form.

Even in the FA Cup, they were cruising comfortably through the rounds.

There was an almost surreal quality to this Arsenal side. On paper, they didn’t look like title contend...

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Chapter 221: Knicks vs Jazz 2

Second quarter.

Almost as soon as play resumed, Lin Yi went down hard, clutching his knee in pain after an awkward bump from the Jazz’s young guard, Ronnie Price.

At first, the pain was very real. Lin’s system kicked in and started quietly repairing the damage, bu...

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Chapter 220: Knicks vs Jazz

Lin Yi and Mehmet Okur, a Turkish, stepped into the circle for the tip. On the first jump, Okur feinted but quickly pulled back, clearly wiser after being beaten in their last meeting.

The Knicks, unusually, sent their point guard to take the tip, though this was no ordinary guard. At 221 c...

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Chapter 219: Target Acquired

Swish. Swish. Swish. Clang. Swish. Swish. Clang...

After a long, sweat-soaked session, Lin Yi wiped his forehead with the corner of his shirt. He exhaled and muttered to himself, “Man, turning deep threes into a regular weapon is harder than I thought.”

Lately, Lin Yi had...

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Chapter 218: Knicks vs Suns End

By the time Lin Yi sealed his eighth in a row, even the Phoenix fans who’d booed him relentlessly in the third quarter were now on their feet, applauding.

From the TNT booth, Barkley’s voice carried their awe.

“It’s incredible. If you’ve watched Lin step by step this...

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Chapter 85: Loyalty And Future Legacy

Early morning at the Arsenal Training Base.

Kai had just finished warming up and was heading toward the equipment room.

But as he reached the door, he noticed something unusual—it was locked.

"Huh?" Kai muttered, trying the handle again.

Still locked.

That was stra...

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Chapter 217: Knicks vs Suns

March 26, 2010.

US Airways Center.

Lin Yi won the opening tip against Stoudemire, and the Knicks got first possession.

Pat Ewing Jr. brought the ball across halfcourt, and Lin moved up to the high post to receive it.

Watching from the side...

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Chapter 216: Nuggets vs Knicks End

The Nuggets came up short again—Carmelo Anthony bricked a layup off the glass.

David Lee boxed out to clear space, letting Lin Yi grab the defensive rebound. Lin didn’t hesitate—he pushed the ball upcourt himself.

D’Antoni had noticed it too: when David Lee got the rebound, th...

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Chapter 215: Nuggets vs Knicks

Madison Square Garden, New York.

The Garden was packed to the rafters again.

Tonight wasn’t just another Knicks game—it was a shot at history. Fans were buzzing, hoping to see Lin Yi match Michael Jordan’s iconic record of seven consecutive triple-doubles.

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Chapter 84: Another Win

With 24 rounds of the Premier League behind us, the standings remain tight and unpredictable.

At the top, Manchester’s twin giants continue to lead the charge:

1st: Manchester United — 18 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses — 56 points
2nd: Manchester City — 15...

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Chapter 83: Built Like A Wall

<<Arsenal Stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge – London Erupts>>

-The Times

Few gave Arsenal a chance before kickoff. A struggling, injury-ridden side heading into the lion’s den of Stamford Bridge? Most expected a routine Chelsea win.

<...

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Chapter 214: One Away From The G.O.A.T.

After a tough road stretch, the Knicks were finally back in New York.

That four-game win streak had lifted the team's spirits. The earlier slump had dented morale—nobody was saying it out loud, but you could feel it in the locker room.

....

In his apartment, Lin Yi glanced at ...

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Chapter 213: Knicks vs Celtics

Nate Robinson had been in a pretty good mood lately.

Ever since he got traded to the Celtics, things had been looking up—steady minutes on the floor, a real shot at chasing a ring, and a winning culture he didn’t have to imagine anymore.

And in Boston, Nate had toned down his usua...

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