in2ebook Chapter 253 The Five Black-Backed Criminals!
Chapter 253 The Five Black-Backed Criminals!
It will take some time to get the black-backed dog in, so a quick throw is unlikely.
So Wang Xiucheng took a step back, creating some distance. When Reeves saw Beverley coming over, although he was somewhat displeased, he immediately switched positions with Beverley to guard Joe Har.
The instant the exchange occurred, Wang Xiucheng rushed towards the spot where Reeves had left.
Furthermore, Wang Xiucheng's speed is far greater than Reeves' speed.
This resulted in Wang Xiucheng reaching Joe Harris's side even faster than Reeves.
Beverly followed closely behind Wang Xiucheng, so a small area along the sideline was crammed with four people.
Beverley's eyes lit up—a great opportunity!
Then Beverley yelled "Side attack!"
The next moment, Reeves and Beverley both pounced on Wang Xiucheng.
James, who was outside the sideline, stood up at this moment.
This is indeed a great opportunity to attack from both sides.
He would have made the same choice if he were there.
James found it odd, though, that Wang Xiucheng rarely put himself in such a confined position.
Just as Joe ran forward, trying to create an opening for Wang Xiucheng, Beverley and Reeves had already reached Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng was currently positioned about two meters away from the three-point line.
Because Wang Xiucheng had just taken a step back, he appeared to be close to the center line, near the sideline.
If this position is surrounded, even if the ball isn't conceded, a timeout must be called.
Reeves' eyes also lit up, which was unusual for him.
There really is a chance.
If things go wrong, they might even be able to intercept Wang Xiucheng's ball.
How much money does Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley's "Steal Fund" have now?
It must be over ten thousand, right?
Looking at it this way, I've gotten back the $5000 I lost last night!
Reeves and Beverley had great chemistry; the taller Reeves blocked Wang Xiucheng's path.
Beverley blocked Wang Xiucheng's path down the flank, determined not to let him pass the ball out.
The two players reached out almost simultaneously, trying to grab the basket.
Given this position, this angle, and this situation, even the referee wouldn't dare to blow the whistle lightly.
In most cases, the referee will allow both teams to fight for the basketball and then wait for the final result.
Unless the movement is too aggressive, the referee generally will not intervene in this kind of "double-teaming".
However, the referee on the sidelines crouched down slightly, trying to see the basketball through the gap.
The entire stadium stood up and cheered loudly for Reeves and Beverley.
If we can intercept Wang Xiucheng's pass at this moment, we can launch a counterattack and then our lead will reach 7 points.
This is a point difference that should satisfy the fans.
Many fans have even started chanting "steal!"
But at that moment, Wang Xiucheng suddenly jumped up as if he were a carp leaping out of its skin.
Wang Xiucheng still had the basketball in his arms, and Reeves's one hand and Wang Xiucheng's two hands were both on the basketball.
As he jumped, Wang Xiucheng pushed the basketball he was holding in both hands into the air like a cannonball.
Wang Xiucheng rarely displays his strength, and he can't compare to an inside player like Davis. However, compared to Reeves, Wang Xiucheng's strength stat of "90" still gives him a certain advantage in this situation.
As the basketball was pushed out with force, Reeves' hand seemed to be bounced away from it.
The basketball flew towards the hoop in an instant.
A black hand was hanging from Wang Xiucheng's arm.
Wang Xiucheng was grabbed by this hand and fell downwards, landing directly outside the sideline.
James instinctively hugged Wang Xiucheng, then immediately looked up at the ball.
The basketball had no spin and almost no arc, making it look as if it flew straight toward the basket.
With a thud, the basketball hit the front edge of the rim.
Claxton and Davis both crouched slightly, extending their arms to block each other, preparing to grab the rebound.
However, after the basketball hit the front edge of the rim, it seemed to bounce upwards due to the force of the impact, and then began to fall again.
Swish!
This time, the basketball fell from above into the net!
The ball goes in!
And it was a three-pointer.
Wang Xiucheng, still being supported by James, shouted loudly at the referee on the sidelines: "Andone!"
That shout woke James up.
He instantly realized what it would mean if Wang Xiucheng were actually given the free throw.
The next moment, Wang Xiucheng was thrown to the ground, and the referee was told, "No one fouled. This was a forced shot under double-team pressure."
Wang Xiucheng jumped up and looked at the referee: "He just committed a foul, a foul."
Wang Xiucheng pointed to Beverly next to him.
The referee frowned slightly; he hadn't seen the foul, his eyes were fixed on the basketball through the gap.
He didn't even notice when the basketball was thrown, and due to the angle, Wang Xiucheng's view was also mostly blocked.
At this point, he really didn't dare to boast anymore.
The referee shook his head and made no comment.
James nodded in satisfaction and returned to his seat.
But at that moment, the referee on the baseline suddenly blew his whistle, pointed at Beverley, and made a gesture toward the scorer's table indicating that Beverley had fouled.
James, who had just sat down, immediately stood up again.
Beverley also looked at the baseline referee with a wronged expression.
The referee ignored Beverley and instead gathered with the other referees to discuss the matter. They eventually decided to review the replay.
The three referees went to the technical table and communicated with the replay center.
Beverley's face darkened even more. He plopped back down on the bench, grabbed a towel, and slammed it to the ground.
He knew he couldn't escape this time.
The referee quickly finished watching the replay.
Beverley did indeed put his hand on Wang Xiucheng's arm when Wang Xiucheng jumped.
The referee made it very clear after just one look.
After all, Wang Xiucheng is fairer than the average Chinese person, so how could he not see Beverley's dark hand resting on him?
The radio was turned on, and the referee announced the final ruling.
Beverley committed a foul, Wang Xiucheng's three-pointer was valid, and he needs to make one additional free throw.
Moreover, this was Beverley's fifth foul!
James was holding his head, still communicating with another referee.
Beverly picked up a towel from the ground and covered her head, seemingly lost in thought.
The timeout ended, and Wang Xiucheng stood at the free throw line and made the free throw.
A score of four points was achieved.
55:54.
The Lakers' lead instantly dwindled to just one point.
Amid boos from the crowd directed at the referees and Wang Xiucheng, the Lakers launched their attack.
There are 27 seconds left.
With 5 seconds left on the clock, Reeves passed the ball to Davis again.
This time, however, Davis missed the shot, and Durant grabbed the rebound.
There's not enough time.
But Durant dribbled to the center circle and shot the ball with all his might.
Unfortunately, the ball didn't go in.
The whistle blew to end the first half.
The players from both sides left the field and headed towards the locker room.
Beverly walked quickly, and as he passed Wang Xiucheng, his eyes, hidden under the towel, seemed to stare at Wang Xiucheng for a few seconds.
Wang Xiucheng did not leave immediately, but instead picked up a bottle of water on the bench and took a couple of sips.
Wang Xiucheng will enter the player tunnel only after most people have left.
He was used to being the last one to arrive.
"Hey, King."
Wang Xiucheng heard someone calling his name.
In fact, many people in the stadium kept calling Wang Xiucheng's name, but the sound came from the first row.
If Wang Xiucheng remembered correctly, that position should be Lily Rose Depp.
Wang Xiucheng turned his head and saw that it was indeed her.