in2ebook Chapter 252 The Divided Staples Center Fans
Chapter 252 The Divided Staples Center Fans
In fact, Nash had already seen this kind of data last season.
However, at that time, the players on the stat sheet were from the Rockets.
At that time, Wang Xiucheng had the ability to significantly improve the three-point shooting percentage of players like Jalen Green.
From that time on, the entire league knew that, perhaps in the near future, Wang Xiucheng would be a point guard comparable to Kidd and Nash.
Therefore, almost half of the league teams want to acquire Wang Xiucheng.
In today's league where positional awareness is increasingly blurred, having a point guard like Wang Xiucheng is indeed a matter of luck.
Pat Riley predicted twenty years ago that "the future of basketball will be five two-meter tall people running on the court, all of whom can score, handle the ball, and grab rebounds."
It now appears that the NBA is indeed moving in this direction.
The game had already started, and Nash pulled himself out of his thoughts and focused on the game.
The Lakers brought back Beverley, who had been resting for a long time.
Beverley, in a very exaggerated manner, slammed his fists on the floor like a sumo wrestler, then stared at Wang Xiucheng like a beast.
After dribbling the ball past half-court, Beverley immediately closed in.
Without any delay, Wang Xiucheng passed the ball to Reus O'Neill, who was positioned at the top of the arc.
Royce O'Neal launched a three-pointer before his defender could close in.
The basketball spun as it flew toward the hoop.
Wang Xiucheng had already stepped back. From his perspective, the ball's trajectory was very straight, and it was going to go in.
but……
With a thud, the basketball hit the side of the rim and bounced towards the bottom corner.
Claxton and Davis were tangled up, both yelling loudly at the baseline referee.
The referee simply ignored the two players.
Zeng Fanbo, who had just come on, was lucky enough to grab the rebound from the bottom corner.
Troy Brown Jr. had gone to the paint to protect the rebound, but then turned around and lunged at Zeng Fanbo.
Zeng Fanbo hesitated for a moment and then missed the best opportunity to make a move.
There was no time for regret; Zeng Fanbo saw an opportunity to make amends, so he bounced the ball towards the inside.
Wang Xiucheng appeared mysteriously at the free-throw line and grabbed the basketball with both hands.
With a thud, Wang Xiucheng took a big step toward the inside and then jumped up like a spring.
Davis, who was battling Claxton, immediately abandoned Claxton and jumped toward Wang Xiucheng, raising his hands high and swinging the basketball at Wang Xiucheng's head.
Davis couldn't believe Wang Xiucheng could dunk over him!
He was also present to watch Wang Xiucheng's performance at last season's Cleveland Slam Dunk Contest.
He also admitted that Wang Xiucheng's dunk was indeed spectacular.
But based on his confidence in his height and weight, Davis was convinced that he would not be dunked on by Wang Xiucheng!
Wang Xiucheng couldn't do it; he easily passed the ball in mid-air to Claxton behind Davis.
Zhao Si easily scored two points.
Wang Xiucheng and Davis had a confrontation in the air.
After landing, Wang Xiucheng took several steps back before regaining his balance.
Davis only took half a step back before regaining his balance.
Bending down to pick up the basketball, Davis immediately passed it to Beverley, then ran forward himself.
With James out today, he has to lead the team to victory.
He didn't do it for any particular reason; he just wanted to tell the fans that he's still the same Anthony Davis.
Davis received the ball as soon as he reached the paint, then he drove past Joe Harris, who had been switched to him, and scored two points off the backboard.
Possession changed hands, and Wang Xiucheng received the ball and immediately accelerated forward.
Furthermore, Wang Xiucheng continued to follow Davis, hiding behind Davis's broad body.
The Lakers players, who had already reviewed the footage, did not initially notice Wang Xiucheng.
By the time they realized it, Wang Xiucheng had already followed Davis across the center line.
Accelerating again during the drive, Wang Xiucheng swiftly sank a three-pointer from Davis's side like a gust of wind.
Reeves, who had returned early, covered his groin with both hands and stood at the free-throw line to prevent Wang Xiucheng from recklessly attempting a dunk.
Wang Xiucheng dribbled the ball with one hand, turned his foot, and moved behind Reeves. After taking a big step, Wang Xiucheng jumped up, holding the basketball in one hand and flying towards the basket.
This time, Davis wasn't in the paint, nor were any other Lakers players.
Reeves, who was closest to Wang Xiucheng, looked up at Wang Xiucheng's back and watched as Wang Xiucheng's body arched backwards before he slammed the basketball into the hoop with one hand.
One-handed tomahawk dunk!
Many fans booed Wang Xiucheng while applauding insincerely.
Staples Center fans are eager to see the newly crowned Slam Dunk King deliver one dunk after another.
But it was the Lakers who got penalized.
This feeling made them feel very conflicted!
Northwest, who was sitting between Jinka and Kohler, jumped up excitedly.
Seeing Wang Xiucheng running over, Northwest immediately reached out his hand.
Wang Xiucheng smiled and gently patted Northwest's hand.
Northwest shouted, "That was a really cool dunk, Your Majesty!"
Kim Kardashian quickly pulled her daughter, who was about to enter the venue, back down and sat her down in a chair. With a hint of lingering fear, she whispered, "Have you forgotten what Mommy told you?"
Northwest shook her head, looking aggrieved: "I haven't forgotten. You said we should pretend we don't know the King when we're out in public."
Although Northwest, who was not yet 10 years old, could not fully understand why, she would still listen to what her mother said.
Hearing her daughter say that, Kim Kardashian was finally relieved.
Jin Ka then looked at Wang Xiucheng, who had returned to defend, his eyes darting around, seemingly lost in thought.
The following matches proceeded quickly, with both sides achieving a fairly good success rate.
The Lakers are a slow-paced team.
Thanks to Wang Xiucheng, the Nets' shooting percentage is among the highest in the entire league.
Just after Zeng Fanbo received a pass from Wang Xiucheng and made a three-pointer.
Durant returned to the court, replacing Zeng Fanbo.
Time passed quickly, and it was already the last minute of the first half.
The Lakers lead by three points, 53-50.
The two sides remain in a state of equilibrium.
Davis has scored 18 points, which is the biggest reason why the Lakers are in the lead.
On the Lakers' offensive possession, Reeves still passed the ball to Davis.
Davis is the safest option for the entire Lakers team.
Davis did not disappoint his teammates, scoring two more points with a mid-range jumper.
This brought the Lakers' lead to 5 points.
Durant personally went to the baseline to pick up the basketball.
Claxton was standing in the backcourt when Wang Xiucheng received the ball from Durant around him. He then hid behind the wall formed by Durant and Claxton and easily made his way to the frontcourt.
I glanced at the time; there were still 46 seconds left, enough time for me to quickly shoot a three-pointer.
Wang Xiucheng still needs to think about how to maximize the benefits of this three-pointer.
Just then, Beverley, who had been switched onto, abandoned his defender and ran towards Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng smiled almost imperceptibly. Here he comes!