in2ebook Chapter 258 The Final Battle, A Hasty Move
Chapter 258 The Final Battle, A Hasty Move
Chapter 258 The final battle, a hasty shot that scored 6 points in one possession, even after Wang Xiucheng missed a free throw.
Reeves didn't know whether to be happy or relieved!
Davis sat on the sidelines, biting his nails the whole time.
This indicates that he was somewhat nervous.
He promised James that he would win this game.
It was also because he felt at ease letting James rest.
He had fully anticipated the difficulty of this match.
However, the sensory experience Wang Xiucheng gave him was even more shocking than the difficulty of the match.
In just one year, Wang Xiucheng has grown to the point where he can lead the Nets to compete with the Lakers.
The Nets are a superstar team; apart from Durant and Wang Xiucheng, everyone else is considered a fringe player.
This is actually somewhat similar to the Lakers.
But the Lakers still have Westbrook, Beverley, Reeves, and other notable players.
What does the Nets have?
Is Bensi sitting in the audience?
Or is it "Curry"?
On paper, the Nets are no match for the Lakers.
But it was this Nets team that pushed the Lakers to this point.
Durant's role in the game has been significantly reduced.
This may be why Durant is still healthy.
Wang Xiucheng alone changed the situation for the Nets.
Previously, James had always admired Wang Xiucheng, but Davis didn't take it seriously.
But now he has changed his mind.
Perhaps it's true, as James said, that if the Lakers can acquire Wang Xiucheng, winning two more championships wouldn't be impossible.
"Kid, you've earned my approval. I can now allow you to work with me on black ops."
Davis muttered.
The game continued, and Reeves brought the ball to the frontcourt, used a screen to enter the paint again, scored two points, and drew a foul from Joe Harris.
The penalty also went in.
The point difference between the two sides has returned to two points.
There was only enough time for the Nets to play one possession.
Wang Xiucheng pressed the time limit, and at the last moment he saw that Joe had an open position, so he passed the ball to him.
But the ball didn't go in.
The third quarter then ended.
The Nets led the Lakers 76-74 in the third quarter, taking a two-point lead.
The players from both sides returned to their benches, and the sizzling cheerleaders began their performance.
From the TNT broadcast booth, O'Neal shook his head: "This game was much more exciting than I expected."
"Even without James, both sides still demonstrated a high level of tactical awareness."
Barkley glanced at the statistics and said, "Wang Xiucheng has taken 13 three-pointers in this game and made 7. His shooting percentage is a bit too high."
"The Lakers as a whole took 15 three-pointers and made 6, one less than Wang Xiucheng alone."
O'Neal remarked, "Wang Xiucheng had a very high offensive drive today, which resulted in fewer assists; he only has five so far."
"This reminds me of last season when Wang Xiucheng was with the Rockets and first met the Warriors, and the scene where he went toe-to-toe with Curry."
“The timeout is over,” Barkley said. “Wang Xiucheng can finally rest.”
On the court, the timeout ended, and Durant started the fourth quarter with four reserves and the Lakers' reserves.
In a full 6 minutes, Durant scored 9 points, helping the Nets to an 89-90 lead over the Lakers by 1 point.
Yes, the Nets are behind.
Because Westbrook of the Lakers also scored 10 points.
These two former teammates still maintained a strong fighting spirit on the field.
The game was paused again.
After this pause, the final battle will begin.
The two head coaches were holding tactical boards and planning their next tactics.
Everyone gathered around to listen.
Even Wang Xiucheng, who usually doesn't understand much, stood to the side.
Wang Xiucheng wasn't unable to understand tactics; rather, some coaches always liked to use local slang from their hometowns when giving motivational speeches.
For example, Silas of the Rockets is a prime example.
With a beep, the referee began calling for players.
The pause has ended.
Wang Xiucheng, Durant, Joe Harris, Royce, and Claxton all returned to the court.
When the game isn't too close, Durant usually takes a two-minute break at this point.
But Nash didn't dare let Durant rest like that again in today's game.
Lakers sideline inbounds ball.
Westbrook, who was still on the court, received the ball, dribbled to the three-point line, wandered around for a moment, found an opportunity, and shot a three-pointer.
Bang!
It didn't go in.
However, Davis, who had recovered his strength, grabbed the rebound and scored two points.
With possession changing hands, Wang Xiucheng took advantage of Claxton's screen to shoot a long two-pointer.
Unfortunately, they didn't make it in.
But Claxton grabbed the same rebound.
The ball was passed to Durant, who drove into the paint and scored two points.
In the fourth quarter, thanks to Westbrook, the Lakers made two more three-pointers, bringing their total to eight, one more than Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng chose to do it himself.
Swish!
Westbrook once again opted for a one-on-one attack and made a three-pointer.
This also brought the Lakers' three-point shooting total to nine.
Davis, who had already run two rounds but only managed to grab one rebound, didn't complain at all and went back to the backcourt to defend again.
Wang Xiucheng held the ball, faced Westbrook, and made a jab step, causing Westbrook to take a half step back before stepping back to collect the ball.
As Westbrook lunged at him, Wang Xiucheng took another step back before jumping.
The net flew towards the basket.
Swish!
The ball goes in.
Wang Xiucheng made his eighth three-pointer.
Although the system does not require Wang Xiucheng to make the three-pointer himself, compared to his teammates, Wang Xiucheng, who has the "three-point shooting percentage stacking card", is obviously more efficient.
And so, the two sides went back and forth, and soon the time was down to the last two minutes.
During those four minutes, apart from Westbrook, Davis's relentless drive kept the Lakers in the lead.
Although at most, he only scored 2 points.
The Lakers also made three consecutive three-pointers, bringing their total to 12.
Although Wang Xiucheng didn't make another three-pointer, he provided two assists, helping Durant and Harris each make a three-pointer.
The Nets have now made 15 three-pointers.
It seems the mission is about to be completed.
Swish!
Just as Wang Xiucheng was thinking this, Reeves, on the outside, took advantage of the defender not keeping up and shot a three-pointer.
Swish!
Goal!
Reeves took very few shots in this game, and even fewer three-pointers.
I can't believe the ball went in! I'm so lucky.
Joe Harper, who was defending Reeves, clapped his hands in frustration.
This was also the Lakers' 100th point of the game.
This means that the Nets' streak of holding opponents to under 100 points for five games has come to an end.
Claxton quickly moved to the baseline and served the ball to Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng, who received the ball, glanced at the time: 1 minute and 44 seconds.
After dribbling the ball past the center line, Wang Xiucheng, who had been roaming on the perimeter with Westbrook, suddenly accelerated into the paint and, as he passed the free-throw line, suddenly threw the ball out with one hand.
Swish!
Wang Xiucheng "sneaked" a shot, and it went in.
99:100.
The Nets scored their 99th point.
On the Lakers' offensive possession, Rivers, playing shooting guard, attempted to pass the ball inside several times without success, and this time he once again took a three-pointer.
And luckily, they made it in.
103:99.
The Lakers are in the lead.
And this was the Lakers' 14th three-pointer.
There are 1 minute and 11 seconds left.
Nash thought for a moment and saw that Wang Xiucheng had received the ball and was speeding forward, so he did not call a timeout.
Nash had thought that Wang Xiucheng would play it safe this time and achieve a high success rate.
Unexpectedly, Wang Xiucheng quickly dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and, with plenty of time left on the shot clock, suddenly launched a three-pointer from beyond the three-point line without completely shaking off Westbrook.
However, the basketball slammed against the rim with a thud and bounced out.
Nash suddenly stood up. Wang Xiucheng's decision on that play was too hasty!