684 Teammate's instant pass!
684 Teammate's instant pass!
Despite his reluctance, Lowry had no choice but to comply with Su Hao's teasing and suggestions.
Ultimately, with no other option, Lowry had to quickly pass the basketball to his teammate Johnson.
But to everyone's surprise, Johnson also encountered considerable trouble.
After receiving the ball, he suddenly realized that he was trapped in a double-team by the Clippers.
However, despite his predicament, he clearly holds a certain advantage.
Cook was seen waving his arms incessantly in front of Johnson, trying to disrupt his offensive path.
At this moment, Johnson still harbored a sliver of hope, attempting to force his way through Cook's defense and deliver a fatal blow to his opponent.
So, he resolutely raised the basketball high in his hand, ready to attack the basket.
But at that moment, Cook casually touched the ball, and it fell straight into his palm.
Cook did not hesitate for a moment after getting the item, and passed it to Su Hao, who was already poised to strike.
After receiving the ball, Su Haowan dribbled with one hand and charged straight towards the opponent's basket.
As he leaped high into the air, the entire court seemed to tremble, followed by a thunderous and powerful dunk.
The power contained in that dunk was so astonishing, it seemed to tear the entire rim apart.
The audience was stunned, and gasps of amazement echoed throughout the stadium.
"Wow! Cook's basketball IQ is undeniable! First, he made a precise steal, and then he delivered a perfectly timed assist to Su Hao! At this rate, his playing time on the Clippers will definitely increase significantly!" Barkley exclaimed excitedly with a smile.
Miller, standing nearby, also laughed and said, "That's right. Even if I let my grandma play ball with Su Hao, over time she would know exactly who to pass the ball to!"
Having successfully completed the performance, Su Hao lightly leaped off the basketball hoop, walked towards Cook with a big smile, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Well done, bro! That steal and assist were absolutely perfect, you've improved a lot! Keep it up!"
Faced with Su Hao's lavish praise, Cook scratched his head and said, "Oh, you flatter me! Compared to you, my skills are nothing but a drop in the ocean. To show off in front of you would be like trying to teach a fish to swim!"
Su Hao smiled and patted Cook on the shoulder encouragingly, "You can't say that. Everyone has their own strengths and potential. As long as you work hard, you'll definitely achieve better results in the future. And whether you get more playing time depends on your own performance!"
After hearing Su Hao's words, Cook secretly resolved to do his best to demonstrate his strength.
After all these years, he has moved between many teams, and now that he has finally joined the Clippers, he is receiving such preferential treatment, which is truly commendable.
He originally thought he could easily win by just being a casual visitor and coasting through the days, but now it seems he has to be extra careful to live up to everyone's expectations.
The Raptors' offense was frequently thwarted, and their defense was riddled with holes, allowing the score to widen rapidly.
Seeing the gap widening, the Raptors' head coach became increasingly anxious and quickly called a timeout.
"What time is it? The coach is still calling a timeout! We're already down by more than 30 points!" DeRozan complained to his teammates beside him, looking frustrated.
Johnson, standing nearby, frowned and chimed in, "Yeah, could it be that the coach is very dissatisfied with our performance just now and wants to give us a good scolding?"
However, Lowry quickly said, "You two, stop making wild guesses! If the coach hears you saying that, he'll definitely teach you a lesson! He might even make you run laps or do other punitive training!"
The Clippers players, upon returning to the sidelines, were greeted with a thunderous welcome from their teammates, like triumphant heroes.
They high-fived and hugged each other, their faces beaming with excitement and joy.
In stark contrast, the Raptors players, back on the sidelines, slumped their heads listlessly, looking like wilted eggplants, completely lacking any energy.
At this moment, the Raptors' head coach, with a grim expression, said to Lowry and the other players, "The five of you don't need to play. We'll be substituting our substitutes later!"
Upon hearing this, Lowry asked incredulously, "Coach, it's only the beginning of the third quarter, are we really going to give up so easily?"
The head coach replied irritably, "Not giving up? Then tell me, with your absolutely terrible performance just now, do you think we still have a chance to win this game?"
Lowry seemed a little unconvinced and muttered, "We can't win, but my score hasn't even reached double digits yet!"
The head coach pointed to the statistics board and said, "You didn't score in double digits, and who can you blame for that? Look at yourself, how many shots have you taken? You've taken the most shots on the whole team, and what's the result? Now you have the nerve to complain about not scoring enough! Today you're going to sit on the bench and rest, get yourself ready, and then perform well in the next game!"
However, Lowry insisted, "But Coach, I really feel full of energy and not tired at all. I still want to go back on the court and play a little longer!"
Seeing Lowry's unwavering persistence, the Raptors' head coach finally nodded and agreed to Lowry's request.
The head coach said helplessly, "Alright then, since you're so determined, go for it! But everything depends on you. If you really feel you can't hold on or the situation isn't right, call a timeout immediately, and then I'll arrange for someone to substitute you!"
After saying this, the head coach turned around and sat down on the bench.
Upon hearing the head coach's approval, a determined look appeared on Lowry's face.
In fact, he had already set a goal in his mind at this time.
In this game, I must break the 20-point mark in my score no matter what!
Only in this way can he prove to those who question his ability that his high scores in previous games were not just due to padding his stats against weaker opponents.
Facing the formidable Clippers is undoubtedly a golden opportunity to showcase one's true self.
That's why, in the games recently, we've seen Lowry consistently giving his all on the court, seizing every opportunity to score.
Unfortunately, perhaps due to bad luck that day, or perhaps because the opponent's defense was too tight, his shooting touch was not ideal.
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