At seven o'clock in the evening of February 13, 2001, the finale of the All-Star Game officially began.

With the voted center Alonzo Mourning and forward Granger Hill both unable to play due to injury, the Eastern Conference Stars started with Allen and Tracy McGrady, Vinson Carter and Anthony Mason Jr. at the front, and Antonio Davis from the Raptors at center. In the West, O'Neal was injured and couldn't play, and Tim Duncan stepped up to play center. Without O'Neal's BUG-like center, the lineups of the two sides are basically evenly matched. This All-Star Game is a good one.

After a long exchange of pleasantries, the two sides were ready to jump the ball.

Luke sat on the sidelines and watched the situation. After all, he is still a rookie, not as popular as those superstars, and the number of votes is still very low. Larry didn't dare to operate in the dark. However, Larry assured Luke that his playing time would not be too low. Luke will be able to watch the game with peace of mind.

But it's not so much about watching the game as it is about watching the arena and the players.

In this era, the league has not yet uniformly appeared All-Star clothing, and every player still wears his or her own team's clothes.

For example, Allen's 76ers legendary jersey with white background and black edges, and Maddie is still the No. 1 magic jersey that looks dirty, but is still legendary. Garnett is still the No. 21 Timberwolves jersey, and Tim Duncan is still the Spurs for 10,000 years.

But although it may seem dazzling, you will definitely be able to tell who is who, and you will not be mistaken. (especially when the referee gives a penalty).

Luke wasn't just looking at this. Also looking for this person in the arena. Don't even think about it, it must be Alyssa. Luke, who didn't see Alyssa, breathed a sigh of relief. It's great not to come. At least you can concentrate on the game.

Back on the field, the situation in the east is not good.

Maddie is noticeably not feeling good right now. Allen, on the other hand, is the one who needs to keep his shooting percentage on the basis of his shots. Carter has been flying for a long time and he has scored most of the goals now. The rest is basically an inside thing. Anthony Mason Jr. and Antonio Davis are already veterans and relatively calm. But the interior of the West has gradually shown their super talent.

Duncan scored on a 45-degree slate and Garnett dunked violently. At the small forward position, Chris Webber and Kidd began to play the ball as a team. Coupled with Peter Pan, the west is now pressing the east.

"It's not a good sign...... although Luke knew the outcome of the game, and knew that the game was played with pressure at the beginning, and in the fourth quarter he fought back to win the game. But Luke doesn't know if this fact will change with Luke's arrival, and you know that it takes luck to turn defeat into victory, and Luke doesn't know if that luck is still there.

But here it is not 76. And Luke is not Larry, and there is no right to change people. Only wait here.

Larry also spotted the situation on the court, but this is an All-Star Game, and this is to give fans more time to see superstars flying around the court, and make sure they get on the court. However, the coach can get more players on the court according to his preference, so the life of the All-Star players coached by his own coach is better.

But some players have tragic days.

"Beep--East forces request a timeout." Larry called a timeout and brought on Mutombo and Luke.

"Come on!" Although it is not a team, Antonio Davis still gave everyone a friendly high-five, smiled and exchanged with Luke and Mutombo, but Anthony Mason Jr. returned to his position with a dissatisfied face.

Seeing this, Luke didn't say anything. It's only natural that every All-Star has a few players who don't understand this kind of teamwork.

At this time, Luke was pushed to the position of power forward, after all, you can't put Vinson Cattra, who is only 1.98 meters, up to play power forward.

And the western side also chose to make a substitution. But the interior lineup in the West is just too luxurious. Even with the change of people, Luke still feels that it is difficult to fight. Garnett went down to rest, but the "admiral" came up.

So Tim Duncan returned to the power forward position he knows most and loves most. There are no changes in other locations.

It was still the Western Army attacking. "Hey, Luke. Relax, it's not the regular season. Duncan said in front of Luke.

Luke knows it's not the regular season. It's an annual All-Star Game. Carnival for all fans, rest day for players. The game is an exhibition game. You don't need to take it too seriously, especially defensively. The All-Star Game is basically not defensive, at most it is symbolic defense, and basically let the players perform. But the league is not averse to wonderful blocks either.

It was Luke's first time in the All-Star Game, and he was inevitably a little nervous.

“I’msorry.” Luke said, "I was so serious, I accidentally got into the play, I'm sorry." Luke let Duncan go.

"It's okay," Duncan said, "and everybody is like that for the first All-Star Game, it's a little nervous, and it'll be fine after a while." But then again, it's rare for a rookie to participate in an All-Star. ”

"Luck, good luck." "It's because the fans are so enthusiastic. ”

"Why don't I have such good luck?" Deng was dumb and cute again.

"Then it's up to you to do well," Luke said, "and as long as you play well in the future, you're basically an All-Star." “

After that, the two were silent for a while.

Jason Kidd was still in possession of the ball from the outside and didn't pass it. Seeing this, Luke is ready to play with the spirit of entertainment and have a good time.

"Tim, let's talk about something." Luke said.

"What's the matter?" Duncan asked.

"How about you go out and shoot a 45-degree shot?" Luke asked.

"What are you doing with that?" Duncan didn't understand.

"You see you haven't scored yet, I'm helping you score!" Luke said, "Don't worry, I won't guard against you." Luke assured.

"Okay." Duncan pulled out and came to a forty-five-degree angle. Luke deliberately slowed down and didn't keep up.

Jason Kidd saw his chance and stuffed the ball directly to Thiem. Duncan received the ball without a hitch.

Luke followed this time. Stretched out his hands, "Come, Tim, I'll make you a scope, cast!" ”

"You ......" Seeing Luke's action, Tim, who was not smiling, also laughed.

However, he didn't waste the opportunity to score with a solid 45-degree shot.

"That's accurate!" Luke looked back and saw that the ball really just bounced off the rebound before it landed in the frame.

However, the audience at the scene was amused by Luke's action.

Now it's time to switch to the eastern offensive. (To be continued......)