Chapter 107: Rookie Challenge (7)
Brush!
The sound of the ball falling into the net is clearly visible, and the restless scene becomes quiet in that moment, only to be more restless after a while.
“ZachLaVine,therepointh-i-t!”
As the DJ played the extra-long sound, the scene boiled again, and Laven excitedly waved his arms and pounded his chest vigorously to celebrate with his teammates.
It wasn't a great chance, but he still hit it. This is a habit of LaVine, and it is also a weakness, and the timing of the shot is not well chosen.
But as long as you can hit the shot, that's okay to say.
155-154, the American rookie team, once again overtook the score.
There are only 18 seconds left in the game, and the rookie team still has a chance to attack, so it depends on whether they can take it. The coach's arrangement is to let the inside line finish, but can it be channeled. And whether Porzingis has a chance to make a move, it is unknown. At the same time, it depends on how the players respond on the field.
After a timeout, the game restarted, and this time the rookie team of the world actually used the tactics of the American rookie team just now, all standing at the free throw line.
When the whistle blew, they all ran, but it wasn't the defender who came out to catch the ball, but the big man Porzingis, who took the ball at the top of the arc and everyone else pulled away.
Downs knew that Porzingis had three-point ability and didn't dare to let him go, so he followed closely. However, after he pulled out, Capela also pulled out to cover, Okafor could only follow, and now there is no one on the inside of the American rookie team.
All five players of the rookie team were standing outside the three-point line, but as soon as Moodier moved, the others ran as if they were infected.
Like a spinning stake, Porzingis blocked Russell and handed the ball to Moodier. The latter did not attack at the first time, but was looking for an opportunity, and when he saw Bogdanovic running out of space, he handed the ball to him.
Moodier continued to run off the ball, while the American rookie team defended a joint defense, and Bogdanovic had no chance to break through. Continuing to pass the ball out and passing the ball in succession, Wiggins cut to Porzingis' pass and pulled his hand from 20 feet.
Syllable!
This one almost hit!
After the ball bounced, the rebound was picked up by Towns, and although Capela fouled first, there was only six seconds left for the World Stars.
If Towns hit both free throws, the World Stars would only be able to shoot three-pointers and would have to drag the game into a timely game.
At this critical moment, the penalty kick is a test of the player's mental quality, and the pressure will be great. Although it was only an exhibition match, there were a lot of fans on both sides, so the boos were still loud.
There was no expression on Downs' face, he looked calm, but his heart was certainly not so unsettled.
After a few dribbles and a little preparation, Downs lifted the ball, adjusted his posture, and threw the ball out with a flick of his fingers.
First Free Throw!
Downs breathed a sigh of relief and made the first free throw, and the game was basically stable. The first penalty is particularly important because if the first penalty is not scored, the pressure on the second penalty is doubled. But after the first penalty is shot, the second penalty mentality is more relaxed, and even if you can't shoot, the problem is not very big.
Re-prepared, following the rhythm of his breathing, Downs took the ball out again.
Second Free Throw!
The American rookie team led the world rookie team by 3 points 157-154, and the expressions of all the players of the world rookie team became very solemn. Shangguan Yu really wanted to play and turn the tide at the last moment, but the others fought for most of the game, and he couldn't rush up to steal the scene at this time, and the coach obviously didn't have such plans.
In the end, it was still the same people just now, but the tactics did not change much, and they definitely had to shoot three-pointers.
The U.S. rookie team changed their defensive strategy, this time using a man-to-man tactic, switching defenses when they encountered a pick-and-roll. The rookie team of the world served quickly, and after Moodier got the ball, he obviously didn't want to pass the ball anymore, and took advantage of Porzingis' block and shot directly from outside the three-point line.
Syllable!
This ball is iron!
The ball bounced out of the frame, the rebound was picked up by LaVine, and the game was over.
After all, the two fists were hard to beat the four hands, and Moodier forced the scene, and this ball might have a better chance if he passed it to Porzingis, but he didn't.
Wiggins was defeated in the end, and the final score was fixed at 154-157, and the World Rookies team lost to the American Rookies by 3 points, and they finally avenged last year's one-shot victory.
On the American rookie team's side, LaVine scored 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, which can be said to be the biggest contributor to the win, and finally won the MVP.
The Lakers twins also performed well, with Carachson scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Russell scoring 22 points, 7 assists and 2 steals.
Although the two grabbed the mirror of almost three quarters of the game, it was the Timberwolves who stood out in the end.
On the rookie side of the World Team, Porzingis made a late effort and scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Wiggins had 29 points, two rebounds and five assists, one point less than Moodier, who had 30 points, three rebounds and 10 assists.
This game, both individually and as a team, Wiggins lost. However, it didn't affect his mood, and he still took his teammates out to eat and drink.
Shangguan Yu originally wanted to score 10 points, but he made 4 of 6 three-pointers and finally scored 12 points, which exceeded the task this time.
However, he was quite satisfied with the ultra-long-distance three-point shot with a high luck component and a shocking skill. Because he gained two more ability points, but Shangguan Yu hadn't figured out which ability value to add it to.
When they were about to go out to dinner, Agary Ranadave followed Olynyk and the two over, and this time Shangguan Yu couldn't dodge.
"Yu, I saw you again, you performed really well today!"
Isn't this talking nonsense with your eyes open?
Shangguan Yu was like stealth today, the two teams scored a total of 311 points, and Shangguan Yu contributed less than one-thirtieth of the score.
"I'm terrible today, Isaiah, let's go!"
Thomas asked, "Where to go?" ”
Shangguan Yu said: "Eat and drink!" ”
Thomas was a little stunned, but Olynyk was already cheering: "Oh yes, it's delicious again!" ”
The United States is different from China, and many times, even if you invite guests to dinner, it is still the AA system.
It's rare for someone to be a big money, such an opportunity should not be missed, although Ajiali Ranadave is on the side, but obviously not for themselves, so they happily decided to follow Shangguan Yu to eat and drink.
Seeing the two abandon themselves like this, Agari Ranadave hurriedly said: "I'll go too!" ”
Olynyk and Thomas were a little embarrassed, and Shangguan Yu said, "Then let's go together." ”
Agari Ranadave was very happy, thinking that Shangguan Yu had changed his mind about her, but he didn't know that Shangguan Yu's real thoughts were that after getting there, so many adrenaline-active hungry and thirsty men were there, and she didn't have time to pester Shangguan Yu, and then Shangguan Yu could sneak back to the hotel to sleep.