First, Drew Gooden's free-throw percentage was the lowest of any of the Magic's five players on the court. Last season it was 69.7 per cent, and this season it's a little bit better, which is 70 per cent a little bit off.

Second, regardless of the outcome of Drew Gooden's two free throws, the Cavaliers had plenty of offensive time to slowly assemble the final offense.

Third, the original plan of the Magic team must be to give the ball to Maddie in the end, so that Maddie can control the win or loss of the game. But now, Maddie has not touched the ball yet, and I don't know what it feels like, so it must be very unpleasant.

The bottom line is that the game is now in the hands of the Cavaliers, not the Magic.

This feeling of being in control of one's own destiny is much more comfortable than being controlled by others.

Gooden makes a free throw.

The first penalty was a little shorter, smashed to the front frame and jumped back.

The Orlando fans wailed, and the free throw put the Magic in a big quandary.

"Ye Feng has already won half of the bet!"

The on-site commentary is even more conclusive.

In the second penalty, Gooden was even more nervous.

But perhaps God relented and let the ball go around the basket and then fall into the net.

123：122。

The Magic led by one point with 19 seconds left.

Boozer serves, and Ye Feng advances with the ball.

Before halftime, the Magic team was unmarked, and it seemed that the final victory was going to be pressed on the positional defense.

"Now, Ye Feng has 19 seconds to decide the outcome of the game."

In regular time, Ye Feng scored 24 points, and in overtime, it was 14 points. As long as one more goal is scored, Ye Feng will have 40 points, and he will become the first player in the class of 2003 to score 40+. As an undrafted pick, it's simply unbelievable. I dare say the other 28 teams in the league are blind. ”

"And he's probably shooting three-pointers, after all, he's made eight three-pointers before that, and he's made 8 of 11, and he's shooting frighteningly high."

"What will he choose?"

At this moment, all eyes are on the No. 24 on the court, whether it is the Amway Center, in front of the TV, in the United States or in the distant Huaxia ......

Ye Feng didn't rush to attack, after all, there was enough time for him to deploy.

Walking past the bench, Ye Feng looked at head coach Paul, Paul didn't have any command, just smiled at Ye Feng, meaning that the ball was at Ye Feng's disposal.

Everyone felt that the outcome of this ball was in Ye Feng's hands.

But at this moment, a person came out of the Magic team's half court and stood in front of Ye Feng.

Tracy McGrady!

The heart of the Magic, one of the league's strongest super scorers, is also a superstar on the defensive end.

Maddie stretched out her amazing long arms, lowered her center of gravity, and stood in front of Ye Feng, staring at Ye Feng fiercely. It's completely gone.

Ye Feng knew that Maddie was serious.

Ye Feng suddenly felt a huge pressure, and every breakthrough line and shooting line in front of him were blocked, leaving no gaps at all.

Maddie, a superstar who doesn't like to defend, but has the league's strongest swingman defensive ability.

Don't forget, when he entered the league, he was the team's defensive spearhead, specializing in defending those super scorers.

And at the beginning of tonight's Christmas game, he also guarded James painfully.

It's not that he can't defend himself, he just doesn't love to defend himself.

If he were to defend seriously, it would be really scary.

The Amway Center was silent, and everyone was shocked by Maddie's sudden choice.

The on-site commentary didn't know what to say for a while.

"T-MAC, that's good."

Suddenly, the cries of an Orlando fan rang out.

Immediately afterward, countless Orlando fans shouted.

"Kill him, Maddie!"

"Don't want to get another one, Orlando is not a place where you rookie can run rampant."

"When you see Maddie's defense, you're ready to cry."

......

The on-site commentator also woke up and praised Maddie's choice.

"Very good, a leader should make important choices at the critical moment."

"Defending Ye Feng is obviously the most important thing for the Magic team, and Maddie has done a good job."

......

At this moment, the pressure fell on Ye Feng.

But the pressure is not without benefits, at least it can calm down the hot-headed Ye Feng.

"If it was Billups, what would he choose?"

At this moment, Ye Feng thought of Billups.

A little-known playmaker, but Ye Feng's favorite No. 1 player.

Strong, but extremely low-key, never stealing the limelight......

He's always going to do what he has to do and help the team win. He's not the fan's favourite superstar, but he's the No. 1 spot that every manager craves to get.

Every time he duels against him, Ye Feng can learn a lot.

"Do you want to do what you have to do?"

Ye Feng suddenly realized and suddenly smiled......

Maddie looked at Ye Feng, who suddenly smirked, with an inexplicable expression, but there was no relaxation, and he didn't dare to give Ye Feng a little space to shoot.

With his running and jumping ability and reach, he can really do that.

Ye Feng didn't pay attention to Maddie, but did what he had to do.

Scan the whole field, observe the situation, and then make arrangements for each teammate, gesticulating, winking, nodding, shaking the head......

That's what a No. 1 should do, be the brain of the team.

Then, with only 8 seconds left, Ye Feng took one last look at the timer and suddenly started it.

Breakouts, crossovers, back turns, various feints, step-backs......

Ye Feng made all the moves he could, but he never got rid of Maddie's airtight defense.

"Maddie's defense is too strong!"

"No matter how strong Ye Feng is, he is only a rookie, and his talent is too poor, it is not a level at all!"

The two commentators exclaimed.

Orlando fans are getting more and more excited, and victory seems to be on the horizon.

There were only 3 seconds left, and Ye Feng changed direction for the last time, but he was still blocked by Maddie.

But at this moment, Ye Feng shook his hand, and the basketball almost flew out against Maddie's body.

Pass?!

At the same time, a huge figure wearing the No. 23 jersey suddenly deceived the defender, rushed into the paint area, caught Ye Feng's pass, and rose into the air, bombing directly towards the basket.

Passing, air cutting, tacit cooperation between Ye Feng and James.

Drew Gooden and Second Uncle Huo didn't expect this scene at all, and hurriedly went to make up for James......

Maddie glanced back, desperate in her eyes.

He had defended James and knew how terrible the physical gifts of the chosen one really were.

In terms of reach and height, Maddie has the advantage. But in terms of tonnage and impact, James has an overwhelming advantage.

With Drew Gooden and Second Uncle Huo, there is no hope.

Syllable!

Sure enough, all the efforts of the two were in vain, and James scored with a violent dunk.

123：124。

Honk~

At the same time, the final whistle blew.

James stunted the game, and the Cavaliers won the first leg of the Christmas game with just one point.

Maddie turned her head and looked at Ye Feng suspiciously: "Why don't you come by yourself?" You're only 2 points short of 40+. ”

"Because you're too strong, I can't beat you!"

Ye Feng said jokingly.

“......”

Maddie let out a wry smile and didn't know how to answer.

"I'm number 1 and winning is more important than scoring points! Isn't it? ”

Suddenly, Ye Feng's words became serious again.

"Also, one day, I'll have the ability to defeat you head-on."

......

"Really? I'm waiting for that day! ”

Maddie's eyes burst into fine light, and she responded positively to Ye Feng.

Both sides hugged each other and turned to leave.

Maddie is going back to adjust and get ready for the next game.

Ye Feng was naturally celebrating the victory, as well as James's lore.

(End of chapter)