in2ebook Chapter 208 Kuzma's NBA Workplace Theory
Chapter 208 Kuzma's NBA Workplace Theory
Wang Xiucheng seems to be in good form today.
When the game reached a six-minute timeout, Wang Xiucheng had already made three three-pointers, as well as a floater and two free throws.
In just 6 minutes, Wang Xiucheng had already scored 13 points.
The Nets led the Wizards 21-16 at home.
Nash was standing on the court discussing something with his assistant coaches.
According to the pre-game plan, Wang Xiucheng should have rested by now, and Durant should have led the team.
Then in the second quarter, Wang Xiucheng led his team to attack the opponent's substitutes, which was also Nash's opportunity to widen the gap between the two sides.
However, Wang Xiucheng has been on a hot streak since the start of the game.
He made 3 out of 5 three-pointers.
It's clearly inappropriate to replace Wang Xiucheng at this point.
Otherwise, let Wang Xiucheng take the lead and let Durant rest.
With this in mind, Nash and his assistant coaches reached a consensus.
So when the timeout ended, the Nets substituted Zeng Fanbo for Durant.
This looks like a substitution.
But for fans watching the live broadcast on China Central Television, this scene was somewhat touching.
Wang Xiucheng managed to pull Zeng Fanbo, who should have been playing in the G League, into the Nets' rotation, and at times, he even served as Durant's backup.
Although it may seem unbelievable, it is true.
Wang Xiucheng, who had just established himself in the alliance, has become a paving stone for those who came after him.
Of course, everyone knows that this is also inseparable from the tacit approval of the Nets' Chinese-American owner.
But as I said before, if you don't have the ability, even if your boss wants to help you, he can't.
The game begins again.
The Wizards did not make any substitutions.
Beal continued to guard Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng dribbled the ball past half-court, took a probing step, entered the paint, then suddenly slowed down, leaned his back against Beal, and used the momentum to jump.
As Wang Xiucheng finished the ball, he also caught Bill's outstretched arm from behind.
When Wang Xiucheng leaned back, Bill knew something was wrong.
He instinctively reached out his hand and tried to pull it back, but it was too late.
Swish!
Wang Xiucheng threw the ball straight into the basket.
At the same time, Wang Xiucheng shouted at the baseline referee, "andone!"
beep!
The referee delayed blowing the whistle, but still called the foul.
Wang Xiucheng clenched his fist in satisfaction.
Bill behind him looked annoyed.
The moment Wang Xiucheng leaned against him, both the way he exerted force and the throwing motion felt very familiar to him.
When Wang Xiucheng shouted "andone," he finally remembered.
This move is Doncic's signature move.
And even the tone of his voice when asking the referee for the whistle was exactly the same.
Young people these days, all they care about is whistles!
Bill curled his lip, not envious at all...
Swish!
Wang Xiucheng's additional punishment was successful.
Three points scored successfully.
The point difference between the two teams has reached 8 points.
Bill returned to the baseline to receive the ball and advance the ball.
Wang Xiucheng had already retreated to the center line and was waiting for Bill.
Beal quickly crossed half-court, feigning a breakthrough to the right, but instead passed the ball to Kuzma, who was running from the other side.
Kuzma didn't stop the ball; he went straight into the paint and took a mid-range shot.
With a thud, the basketball hit the rim of the basket.
Claxton and Porzingis both jumped up to reach the ball.
The two players touched the basketball almost simultaneously, and the basketball flew uncontrollably to the side.
Zeng Fanbo quickly grabbed the rebound and then saw Wang Xiucheng accelerate, so he passed the ball out as soon as he landed.
Bill had been watching Wang Xiucheng closely. When he saw that Wang Xiucheng had received the ball, he immediately turned around and ran back.
This time, Wang Xiucheng did not launch a quick attack, but instead advanced slowly.
Once everyone had arrived at the frontcourt and taken their positions, Wang Xiucheng directly broke through Bill's defense with a step-back.
Bill blocked to the right, but Wang Xiucheng immediately pulled back and stopped in place.
Bill was so shaken that he did the splits, but fortunately his solid lower body strength allowed him to recover and he didn't actually fall.
But the next moment, Wang Xiucheng immediately gathered the ball and was about to shoot.
Bill, who had just regained his footing, didn't have time to think and pounced on Wang Xiucheng.
He wanted to get back at the time when he was shaken so badly he was split in the air.
The best way is to intercept Wang Xiucheng's pass.
However, it seemed that Wang Xiucheng's hand holding the ball had suddenly loosened, and he took another step to the left, just in time to dodge Bill's lunge.
Bill watched helplessly as Wang Xiucheng jumped up and made his move.
Swish!
The ball goes in!
Bill could see it clearly: Wang Xiucheng had the ball!
That's not worshipping Buddha at all, that's a second-rate ritual!
Bill immediately looked toward the nearest referee.
The referee's gesture indicated that the three points were valid.
Bill is going crazy. Right under your nose, aren't you going to brag?
The referee acted as if he hadn't seen Bill's expression at all.
Kuzma reached the baseline, passed the ball to Beal, and as he passed by Beal, whispered, "You'll get used to it."
There are some people in the league who can openly ask for whistles.
Don't be fooled by your top salary; you're still far from being one of the league's top players.
Last season's games against the Rockets, Kuzma's several matchups against Wang Xiucheng made him see this matter very clearly.
The NBA is a company.
The 30 bosses are the managers of each department.
These players are employees of the company.
It's perfectly normal for company owners to secretly favor their favorite employees.
Ordinary employees can just quietly play a supporting role and wait until retirement.
Kuzma has a complete grasp of the NBA workplace.
The point difference between the two sides exceeded 10 points for the first time, reaching 11 points.
Wizards head coach Unseld frowned, but did not call a timeout.
In his view, Wang Xiucheng was just lucky in those two rounds; the ball went in.
Wang Xiucheng can't always be this lucky.
Once his shooting percentage drops, the Wizards will be able to quickly tie the score.
With this mindset in mind, Unseld resisted the urge to call a timeout.
In the next possession, Kuzma hit a three-pointer over the defender.
This made Unseld even more convinced that there was nothing wrong with his team.
The two sides seem to have reached a stalemate.
Wang Xiucheng's shooting percentage began to decline, just as Unseld had predicted.
With one minute remaining in the game, the Nets led 33-25, an eight-point advantage.
Wang Xiucheng missed all three of his previous three-point attempts.
Wang Xiucheng himself was amused.
The "Three-Point Shooting Percentage Stacking Card" allows your three-point shooting percentage to stack every time you miss.
According to Wang Xiucheng's own prediction, it was theoretically possible that he would not make it in the first three attempts.
But Wang Xiucheng never encountered it.
You'll get in on the third try at most.
This is the first time I've encountered this situation.
After receiving the ball from the baseline, Wang Xiucheng quickly crossed half-court and then came to the three-point line, where Beal and Kuzma began to double-team him.
Wang Xiucheng had been playing one-on-one throughout the first quarter and had already scored 21 points, so there was no reason for him to start passing the ball in the last minute.
Wang Xiucheng indeed had no intention of passing the ball.
I've stacked up my hit rate three times, plus the "guaranteed shot in three minutes" card. It would be foolish not to shoot at this point.
Wang Xiucheng ignored the double-team of Kuzma and Beal, simply took a step back, and then pulled up and shot.
Swish!
Three-pointer, in!