Is This TM OK Too?

Lin Tianhui readily agreed to Kobe's challenge, which took Kobe by surprise. He had expected Lin Tianhui to make excuses about their differing statuses—high school vs. college—but instead, Lin Tianhui accepted without hesitation. This courage was commendable!

"Alright, let's get to it!" Kobe clapped his hands excitedly, ready to take action.

The players, eager for the drama, quickly handed the basketball to the two contenders and began discussing the unexpected showdown.

"So, what do you think the score will be?" Ray Allen was the first to speak. To him, Lin Tianhui's victory was inevitable, but the real question was the final score.

"21-0. That's a realistic prediction," Marbury answered enthusiastically, though his response seemed a bit extreme.

"21-2. My brother won't let Kobe lose too badly," Camby chimed in. Having seen Lin Tianhui's skills in a previous one-on-one with McGrady, he knew Lin wouldn't hold back.

Iverson stayed silent. He agreed that Lin would win, but he didn't think Kobe would be a pushover. Besides, he was still nursing a grudge from the semi-finals and hoped for a chance to avenge himself.

Meanwhile, Lin Tianhui and Kobe completed the ball distribution, with Kobe getting the first offense.

Despite being a high schooler, Kobe's court experience was rich, thanks to his father, Joe Bryant, a former player and coach. Kobe had his own unique approach to one-on-one play. Ignoring Lin Tianhui's impressive physical test results, he knew his best bet was to win through rhythm and shooting opportunities.

After some intricate dribbling, Kobe watched Lin Tianhui's reactions closely, adjusting his movements accordingly. Finally, he seized a moment when Lin Tianhui's defensive rhythm slowed and pulled up for a jumper.

"Bang!"

The basketball slipped from his fingers and headed for the hoop.

"Swish!"

It went in perfectly. Kobe took the lead, 2-0.

Interesting!

Lin Tianhui smiled slightly. Kobe's move was impressive, taking advantage of a minor lapse in his defense. It seemed that the future league superstar already showed promise in his rookie stage. Now, Lin Tianhui knew he needed to get serious.

As the roles reversed, Lin Tianhui took the ball. Kobe, confident in his defense, gave Lin half a step, aiming to limit both his drives and his shots. This showed his belief in his defensive skills and a slight underestimation of Lin Tianhui's true power.

Lin Tianhui would make him pay for that attitude.

"Bang!"

With a decisive dribble, Lin Tianhui shot past Kobe.

"Whoosh!"

Using pure speed and talent, Lin Tianhui created a significant gap in an instant. Facing Kobe's bold defense, he made a straightforward, extraordinary move.

"Boom!"

Lin Tianhui went straight to the basket and delivered a powerful dunk, showing his dominance.

Kobe didn't react outwardly and prepared for his next attack, displaying impressive mental fortitude.

Kobe's turn to attack. Using a mix of speed and rhythm changes, he tried to penetrate Lin Tianhui's defense. Unlike Lin Tianhui's direct speed, Kobe's approach was more nuanced.

But Lin Tianhui was prepared. Sticking close to Kobe, he didn't attempt any steals, just maintained tight defense. Kobe realized he couldn't shake Lin Tianhui, but he had to get a shot off.

He relied on rhythm once more.

"Bang!"

Kobe feigned a shot, his move extremely realistic. Lin Tianhui, forced to react, leaped to block. Mid-air, he realized it was a fake.

Kobe saw his chance and took the real shot.

"Bang!"

The ball left Kobe's fingers, heading for the basket.

"Smack!"

This time, Lin Tianhui's quick reflexes altered the shot's trajectory.

"Quickly jumping again, with such fast rhythm?"

"That reaction is unreal..."

"Did I just see an afterimage? Am I hallucinating?"

Everyone was stunned by the block. Is this TM okay?