Capítulo 121: Chapter 121: Buzzer Beater! Tang Lei Catches the Eye of ‘Dog’ Beverley
Swish!
With all eyes on him, Tang Lei's audacious deep three from the logo arc sailed smoothly through the hoop, sending the arena into a frenzy as the Warriors extended their lead to ten, 36–26, with only 29 seconds left in the quarter. Lou Williams, momentarily stunned by Tang's range and confidence, quickly refocused, pushing the ball upcourt for the Clippers.
Lou slowed the game down, milking the clock to leave as little time as possible for the Warriors. With five seconds left on the shot clock, he called up Zubac for a solid screen, creating just enough separation to attempt a mid-range shot. But luck wasn't on his side— the ball clanked off the rim, and Looney snagged the rebound, quickly finding Tang Lei.
With less than five seconds left, Tang sprinted up the court, eyes scanning the clock and the defenders. As Lou leaped to close him out, Tang crossed over, cutting past him. But just as he gained ground, two defenders swarmed him at the perimeter. With no passing options and a clock winding down, he knew he had to take matters into his own hands.
Tang bent his knees and leapt into a deep three over the double team, the ball forming a perfect arc above the defenders as the crowd collectively held its breath.
Swish!
The ball cut through the net just as the buzzer sounded, ending the quarter with a Warrior lead of 36–26. Tang had not only held off the Clippers' vaunted bench but added to the lead with back-to-back long-range bombs, the last one under heavy defensive pressure. The Oracle Arena crowd erupted in deafening cheers, and his teammates on the bench leapt to their feet, lining up to welcome him back with high-fives.
During the two-minute break, Tang refocused, preparing for the next stretch. Kerr saw no need to bring the starters back just yet—his bench had proved resilient, and the Warriors could continue building momentum.
But the Clippers, down ten, had no plans to hold back. Rivers adjusted his lineup, keeping Lou on the floor and bringing in Gallinari, Beverley, Harrell, and JaMychal Green—a balanced, all-around lineup that was tough on both ends.
With renewed aggression, Lou attacked the basket on the Clippers' first possession, scoring over Looney to close the gap to 36–28. On the ensuing inbounds, as Tang positioned himself for a pass, a familiar figure darted in front of him.
It was Beverley, bearing down on Tang like a pit bull let off a leash. The tenacious guard, known league-wide as "Mad Dog," immediately unleashed his signature brand of relentless defense, shadowing Tang with unrelenting intensity, arms flailing and eyes burning with fierce energy.
The Oracle Arena crowd, taken aback by the matchup, buzzed with curiosity and excitement. Beverley had been guarding Durant in the first quarter, leveraging his feisty style despite the height difference. Now, with the sole mission of neutralizing Tang Lei, Beverley's presence signaled the Clippers' respect for Tang's impact on the game.
Seeing that the inbounds pass would be risky, Looney opted for a safe pass to Livingston. But the Clippers' defense, buoyed by Beverley's energy, immediately closed in. Livingston, guarded by JaMychal Green, found himself unable to gain any separation and passed the ball to Iguodala.
Tang seized the moment, darting around a screen set by Looney to receive a handoff from Iguodala. But Beverley, unyielding, fought through the screen and closed in on Tang again, his intense gaze signaling that he was ready to fight for every inch.
"You're not getting a single point on my D, kid," Beverley growled, eyes locked on Tang like a predator on prey.
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