dognovel Chapter 352 The game on the second day of the Lunar New Year: Warriors vs. Nets!
Chapter 352 The game on the second day of the Lunar New Year: Warriors vs. Nets!
"Happy New Year everyone! Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year. We will be bringing you an NBA regular season game, with the Warriors hosting the Nets."
"Today, we have once again invited everyone's old friend, Teacher Su Qun."
Happy Chinese New Year, everyone.
Su Qun greeted the guests in the festively decorated CCTV sports studio.
"There's still a little time before the match starts, so let me briefly introduce the situation of both teams."
Yu Jia glanced down at the prepared information. "The Warriors, who are playing at home today, currently have a record of 23 wins and 23 losses, ranking eighth in the Western Conference. In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Warriors rotated many of their key players, including Curry, Klay, and Draymond."
"After the game, Kerr told reporters that it was just normal rotation and had nothing to do with the Warriors' next game."
"What does Teacher Su think?" Yu Jia asked, looking up.
Su Qun smiled and said, "They lost to the Nets by 30 points last month. Do you think the Warriors didn't care at all?"
"The rotation for the game against the Cavaliers was actually preparation for this game."
"For the defending champions, it's okay to lose a game, but not like this. Today, the Warriors will definitely try to regain their pride at home."
After Su Qun finished speaking, Yu Jia glanced down at the computer screen again and said, "Compared to the Warriors, the Nets are doing very well recently."
"The Nets won the first three of the four away games without much trouble, and continue to be ranked first in the league."
"This allowed Durant to rest for quite some time, but he returned to the court today against the Warriors."
Yu Jia looked up: "Ms. Su, what do you think is the main reason for the Nets' significant improvement in record this season compared to last season?"
Su Qun laughed again; it was time to praise Wang Xiucheng.
It's too late to become the number one Wang fanboy in all of China, but it might not be too late to become the number two.
"Wang Xiucheng's joining this season has brought about a qualitative change to the Nets."
"He can score on his own, connect the team, has the ability to break through defenses, and has the highest three-point shooting percentage and number of three-pointers made in the entire league, especially in the last minute of his career."
"Wang Xiucheng is currently in the top five in the All-Star voting, in the top five in the MVP list, and was last month's Player of the Month. Although Wang Xiucheng is only 20 years old, he is becoming more and more well-rounded and mature."
"Rather than saying that the Warriors rotated their starters to save face, it's more accurate to say that they rotated their starters for Wang Xiucheng's sake."
"Wang Xiucheng is now averaging 30 points, 11 assists, and more than 2 steals per game. There is no doubt that he will be the Most Improved Player of the season."
"It's no exaggeration to say that Wang Xiucheng has raised the Nets to a whole new level."
Su Qun was still enjoying herself, but Yu Jia's earphones were already ringing with the director's announcement.
So Yu Jia said, "The competition is about to begin, and an advertisement will be broadcast live shortly."
Immediately, CCTV Sports started playing commercials.
The first advertisement was for "Wangdao" sneakers.
The advertisement didn't have any fancy scenes; it was just Wang Xiucheng dunking with a 720-degree spin from the free-throw line.
Then the camera zooms in and focuses on Wang Xiucheng's feet.
Black and white panda-themed sneakers appeared on television, next to a "Wang" logo identical to that on Wang Xiucheng's private jet.
……
At the Datong Center, Wang Xiucheng and Wu Yanzu hugged and then returned to the bench to make their final preparations.
It's natural to go home for the Spring Festival. Wu Yanzu is from San Francisco, so it's normal for him to be in San Francisco at this time.
Today, Chase Center was filled with fans of Chinese descent, making it seem like a Chinese-only event.
Deng Chao and his family sat in a corner, seemingly on holiday during the New Year period, watching the game along with the holiday.
When Deng Chao saw Wang Xiucheng looking in his direction, he stood up and waved, as if afraid that Wang Xiucheng would not see him.
Of course, many American celebrities also sat in the front row to watch the game.
For example, Kristen Stewart was sitting on the scorer's table near the Nets' bench.
This is the same spot Bruno used to be in for every game, whether it was a home or away match.
Bruno and Jennie Kim, who have already released a new song, are probably attending some kind of party right now, so naturally they can't come.
The last time Wang Xiucheng saw Stewart was during a Nets vs. Knicks game, which was two and a half months ago.
Today, Kristen Stewart is wearing a black jacket over a contrasting white sweater.
Compared to two months ago, Stewart has grown her hair to shoulder length, and unlike her previous unkempt appearance, she has put on makeup today.
A light makeup look, vibrant lipstick, earrings hidden beneath her hair, a hint of Chanel No. 5, and a captivating curve beneath her white sweater…
Compared to the androgynous Stewart of two months ago, today's Stewart has once again become the beautiful woman in Twilight who captivates the male protagonist.
Wang Xiucheng looked at Stuart, slightly surprised as well.
This woman is truly captivating when she dresses up!
Seemingly sensing Wang Xiucheng's gaze, Stuart, sitting in his chair, deliberately leaned out to look at Wang Xiucheng on the bench not far away.
For a fleeting moment, the two seemed to stare at each other for a second.
Then the two of them looked away, as if nothing had happened.
But Stuart's heart started racing.
"Alright, remember what I said." Nash stood up after giving his instructions and extended his hand first.
Others also stood up and placed their hands on top.
Wang Xiucheng, who had been sitting and exchanging glances with Stuart, quickly stood up and extended his hand.
"Fuck him!" Durant yelled.
"Fuck him!"
This phrase wasn't just shouted by Wang Xiucheng and other Nets players.
Even in the fan section not far behind, dozens of fans with Chinese faces joined in the shouting.
Although some of them were still wearing Warriors jerseys, the foreigners didn't understand Chinese, so they just shouted without any psychological pressure.
"The match is about to start, who will win today?"
O'Neal, sitting in the TNT booth responsible for today's full-field live broadcast, shouted excitedly.
He wore a red Tang suit today, which looked both festive and funny.
"Of course the Warriors will win." Barkley wasn't wearing a traditional Chinese suit, but he was wearing a scarf embroidered with Chinese knots.
It was a bit hot inside, so Barkley quickly took the scarf off and placed it on the commentary stand.
“You think the Warriors will win? Let’s bet a hundred dollars. I say the Nets will win.” O’Neal pulled out a hundred dollars and slammed it on the table.
Barkley seemed to be thinking of his story with Ma Hu, and asked, "What did you say?"
O'Neal replied, "I said I bet the Nets a hundred to win."
"No, the sentence before that."
"The first sentence?" O'Neal thought for a moment, "The game is about to start, who will win today?"
“I say the Nets will win,” Barkley replied immediately.
O'Neal stared at his partner, "You're a real dog."
If I bet on the Nets to win, and you bet on the Nets to win, what's the point of playing?