dognovel Chapter 260 Victory or defeat!
Chapter 260 Victory or defeat!
"You go."
Before the Nets players returned, Nash called out to Zeng Fanbo, who was sitting on the bench.
Zeng Fanbo, who had already made a three-pointer that day, stood up somewhat bewildered.
At this point, the Nets still had two timeouts left, which they could easily exploit by splitting up the final 27 seconds.
Zeng Fanbo didn't expect that Nash would put him in at such a crucial moment.
He glanced at Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng, however, was focused on Nash's tactics board, seemingly completely unconcerned about the matter.
"If the paint is open, we can attack. If Davis doesn't come out inside, give me three-pointers and shoot them to death."
The last two minutes of the timeout were much shorter than a regular timeout, so Wang Xiucheng felt like he had just sat down when the time was up.
After taking a sip of water and wiping away his sweat, Wang Xiucheng stood up.
Durant and Claxton, along with the others, were also covered in sweat at this point, and even after wiping it off, the sweat immediately reappeared.
The effects of back-to-back games became apparent in the latter part of the fourth quarter, especially in the final two minutes.
Claxton was repeatedly outmaneuvered by Davis, which, in addition to his four fouls, also indicated that he was exhausted.
However, compared to the last time when there were 3 matches in 4 days, Wang Xiucheng did feel much better.
Therefore, physical strength will never betray you.
Claxton was substituted by Zeng Fanbo, who sat on the bench, his chest heaving like a windmill.
Wang Xiucheng and the others returned to the field.
Royce O'Neal stood outside the center line and passed the ball to Wang Xiucheng.
With 27 seconds remaining, the Nets have enough time to launch a full offensive play.
The Lakers did not foul, but instead attempted to steal the ball.
With a 3-point lead, the Lakers would be happy if they could steal the ball, but if not, they can win as long as they defend this possession.
Even if the Nets make that shot, and it's a three-pointer, the Lakers still have at least 3 seconds left to attack.
There's not much time left, but I can still manage to make a shot.
The advantage seems to be on the Lakers' side.
"Defense!"
"Defense!"
The entire stadium was filled with fans standing and shouting "Defense!"
Wang Xiucheng had the ball at the top of the arc, while everyone else moved to the baseline, leaving Wang Xiucheng with complete space.
Wang Xiucheng dribbles with one hand, his body turned to the side. As soon as Westbrook moves forward into his area, Wang Xiucheng will immediately take a probing step, as if he were breaking through.
This would force Westbrook back, preventing Wang Xiucheng from actually breaking through.
Time slowly passed amidst the chants of "Defense!" from the fans throughout the stadium.
There are 10 seconds left on the shot clock.
Even James stood up nervously, and then Wang Xiucheng moved.
To be precise, everyone on the Nets suddenly sprang into action.
What was once a calm, lake-like surface suddenly became chaotic.
Durant and Zeng Fanbo passed each other, with Zeng Fanbo blocking Troy Brown, who was following Durant.
However, Lonnie Walker, who was guarding Zeng Fanbo, immediately turned around and switched to defend Durant.
Wang Xiucheng saw this shift change.
Lonnie Walker, who joined this year through the $6.5 million middle-class exception, is only a little over 1.9 meters tall, much shorter than Durant.
Therefore, Wang Xiucheng passed the ball to Durant immediately.
Durant caught the ball with his arms outstretched, took a probing step, and then drove into the paint.
As Lonnie Walker followed into the paint, Durant stepped back half a step, returned to the three-point line, and pulled up for a three-pointer.
The basketball flew towards the hoop.
Everyone in the stadium was watching the ball.
Even Wang Xiucheng's gaze followed the movement of the basketball.
Swish!
The basketball swished perfectly into the net!
Three-pointer, in!
108:108.
The score is tied again.
There are 6 seconds left.
Ham immediately used his last timeout.
The significance of this timeout is not only to set up the final attack, but also to allow our team to inbound the ball from the center line.
Durant yelled at a camera and punched himself hard in the chest.
A few seconds later, Wang Xiucheng came over and pulled Durant back to the bench.
"Defense, watch out for Davis, don't let him receive the ball. If you can't stop him, foul him. Don't let him dominate the paint."
This time, Nash didn't even consult with the assistant coaches; he just yelled at the players.
Ham on the other side was in the same boat. His shirt was already soaked with sweat, and he was gesturing wildly as he explained the tactics.
Listening to the deafening roar of the Staples Center fans, Jennie Kim experienced American sports culture for the first time.
"If Wang wins today, I'll definitely invite him to dinner, I promise!" Lily Rose Depp excitedly jumped along with the cheerleaders.
Jin Zhenni looked at Wang Xiucheng, who was standing next to the short coach in the distance, seemingly listening attentively.
Wang Xiucheng's profile perfectly showcases his sharp and sculpted features to Jennie Kim.
Unbeknownst to her, Jennie seemed to be completely absorbed in watching.
Wang Xiucheng's profile seems to have a different kind of charm!
"He has such a great body!" Jennie Kim couldn't help but exclaim.
Wang Xiucheng's inverted triangle figure and broad shoulders made her inexplicably feel a flutter in her heart with every move he made.
With a whistle, the referee's call brought Jennie Kim back to reality.
Suddenly feeling her face turn red, Jin Zhenni quickly looked away from Wang Xiucheng, and the situation gradually improved.
The Nets brought Claxton back in to defend the final possession.
Claxton's instructions were to prevent Davis from receiving the ball.
The Lakers only need to score to win, so they will definitely give the ball to Davis, who has the best chance of winning.
If he can't stop Davis from receiving the ball, then Claxton will foul immediately.
Even if he gets two points from the free throws, his team still has time and a chance to score another goal.
Davis was standing outside the center line, while Westbrook and Reeves were both moving.
However, Wang Xiucheng and Joe Harris followed closely behind the two.
Before the last second of the violation, Westbrook created space to receive the inbound pass.
Davis entered the court and ran towards the inside.
Claxton was waiting at the three-point line, ready to close in as soon as Davis got into position for a three-pointer.
At the same time, Claxton was also watching his back, ready to help defend if the Lakers got inside.
Every Nets player was tightly guarding their assigned defender, not letting anyone leave the area they could reach.
Three seconds passed just like that.
Davis was standing on the three-point line when he suddenly moved towards the inside, turning around and receiving the ball from Westbrook with a back-to-the-basket move.
Claxton immediately pressed down hard on Davis, preventing him from turning around.
If we can hold on for just two more seconds, there's at least a chance for overtime.
Even if he was exhausted, and even if the Nets were playing back-to-back games, it was still better than losing.
With a thud, Davis dribbled the ball.
Wang Xiucheng and Durant immediately came over to try and double-team him.
However, Davis did not drive in as he had before. Instead, he suddenly turned around and, before Wang Xiucheng and Durant arrived, shot the ball backwards.
The basketball spun as it headed towards the hoop.
Everyone looked up at the ball.
Bang!
The basketball hit the rim first, then bounced up.
beep!
The final whistle blew.
Swish!
The basketball bounced up and then fell into the net!