nycdaug Chapter 482 Harden: Long jump three-pointer? Who the hell did he learn that from?
Chapter 482 Harden: Long jump three-pointer? Who the hell did he learn that from?
Wang Xiucheng, like a javelin flying at an angle, slapped the basketball that Harden hadn't yet let go of.
At that moment, Wang Xiucheng's feet were almost at Harden's waist.
Then, Wang Xiucheng accelerated to land, and as Harden turned and rushed towards the basketball, he also took a step forward.
Snapped!
With another thud, Wang Xiucheng was almost a finger faster than Harden, poking the ball out first.
Then Wang Xiucheng, like a gust of wind, bypassed Harden and took control of the basketball.
Harden didn't dare to reach out and intercept Wang Xiucheng.
It would be very unwise to commit a foul at this point.
Instead of giving the Nets a free throw and possession, it would be better to give Wang Xiucheng two points.
However, the next moment Harden saw Wang Xiucheng leap towards the inside from outside the three-point line like a long jumper.
Just as the ball was about to land inside the free-throw line, Wang Xiucheng flicked it out.
Swish!
The sound of the basketball going through the net rang out.
Three-pointer, in!
The score on the big screen fluctuated slightly, instantly changing from 92 to 87 to 92 to 90!
Harden stared wide-eyed, "Holy crap... Wang Xiucheng actually knows this move?"
Who did you learn this from?
Harden thought for a long time but couldn't think of anyone in the league with a history of such shooting.
If not, then who did Wang Xiucheng learn from?
The Philadelphia fans in the stadium were completely silent, holding their heads in astonishment!
What the hell is this?
They've seen this move before!
Is this a three-pointer or a two-pointer?
It's worth two points; he jumped from beyond the three-point line.
It counts as a three-pointer, but he was already standing at the free-throw line after shooting.
Some fans even took out their phones to check the correct answer.
With 23 seconds left, Harden simply didn't have time to think about it.
23 seconds means Harden has to push the clock to the very end.
Even if Philadelphia doesn't score, they can't give the Nets any time.
After receiving a pass from Embiid, Harden hid behind Embiid and crossed half-court.
Then everyone spread out, and Harden controlled the ball to run down the clock.
Wang Xiucheng was standing about a meter in front of Harden.
They neither press forward nor attempt to steal the ball.
This relieved Harden.
Wang Xiucheng averaged 2.5 steals per game this season, almost one more than Butler and Arnoldi, who ranked second.
These numbers alone are alarming enough.
I glanced at the time; there were 7 seconds left.
Harden felt it was time to move, so he glanced at Embiid at the baseline.
He needs Embiid to come and set a screen for him.
Although he knew Embiid didn't like the job.
After seeing Harden's look, Embiid immediately moved to the outside.
Embiid is well aware that his MVP award this season is inseparable from Harden's help on the court.
Claxton didn't dare reach out to pull anyone, so he could only move out with them.
If given the opportunity, he would team up with Wang Xiucheng to double-team Harden.
Snapped!
Just then, Wang Xiucheng slapped Harden's hand.
The ball in Harden's hands was knocked directly to the ground.
With a whistle, the referee blew the whistle.
The referee pointed at Wang Xiucheng and then made a gesture towards the scorer's table indicating that Wang Xiucheng had committed a foul.
Harden needs two free throws.
Harden seemed unfazed and walked towards the free-throw line.
But Embiid, who had already run to the three-point line, looked completely exasperated.
Embiid glared at Wang Xiucheng before heading towards the free-throw line, preparing to grab a rebound.
He didn't know if Wang Xiucheng did it on purpose.
But Embiid's run was in vain.
If I had known it would be like this, I would have stayed inside!
This was the time when Embiid felt most tired.
He played much more minutes in the game today than before.
Moreover, the Nets players are all incredibly slippery, which forced him to constantly move around.
Instead of standing outside the three-point line, Wang Xiucheng went to Nash's side, squatted down slightly, rested his hands on his knees, and listened to Nash speak.
Swish!
Harden made the first free throw.
Then Harden glanced back at Wang Xiucheng's position.
He knew very well that if Wang Xiucheng hadn't fouled, he would have set a screen for Embiid and shot a three-pointer.
Although he can't say for sure that he can make a three-pointer.
But Wang Xiucheng's foul gave the Nets six seconds.
This is enough time for Wang Xiucheng to organize an attack.
Swish!
Harden made the free throw again.
94:90.
With 6 seconds left in the third quarter, Philadelphia regained a 4-point lead.
This was Philadelphia's first score in the final minute of the third quarter.
beep!
The referee blew the whistle, and Nash called a timeout.
Wang Xiucheng, who had been standing next to Nash, left the court and sat on the bench.
Doc Rivers stood on the sidelines giving high-fives to every player, especially Embiid, who looked exhausted.
Old Li himself wasn't sure if he was satisfied with the score.
Keep in mind that with 50 seconds left in the game, their team was leading by 8 points.
But now they are only leading by 4 points.
"We are Philadelphians, we are all warriors. Don't back down, fight for Philadelphia..."
After clapping his hands, Lao Li sat down in his chair and began loudly spouting his motivational platitudes.
On the other side, Nash shouted at the bench, "Everyone, get moving! Create space! You, you, come on!"
"If you don't have a chance with a three-pointer, you can go inside and score two points."
"The timeout is over," Nash said to Wang Xiucheng, who had stood up.
Wang Xiucheng nodded.
Back on the court, Sharp received the ball from the referee outside the center line, ready to shoot a free throw.
Inside the arena, the Nets and Philadelphia players were lined up in almost two rows.
At the moment the whistle blew, Wang Xiucheng suddenly took a big step back and shook off Maxi's hand that was grabbing his clothes.
Zeng Fanbo and Watanabe Yuta stood like two doors blocking Wang Xiucheng's way.
Maxi was instantly isolated.
Elevator door tactic!
Wang Xiucheng retreated to the center line almost instantly, and Sharp finally served the ball at that moment.
Wang Xiucheng easily received the ball, but before he could advance, Maxi pounced on him.
Behind Maxi was Tucker.
Paul Reed, who is 206 cm tall and was defending Sharp's serve, also rushed over at this moment.
The enemy is going to attack Wang Xiucheng from both sides.
Wang Xiucheng threw the ball to Watanabe Yuta, who was now unguarded.
This action relieved Old Rik on the sidelines.
As long as Wang Xiucheng doesn't have the ball, the threat is greatly reduced.
Watanabe protected the ball and didn't move.
At this moment, Wang Xiucheng had already started and rushed towards Watanabe.
Maxi and his teammates didn't dare to reach out and pull, because fouling someone without the ball at this point would be tantamount to giving the opponent a point.
Time passed second by second.
At this moment, Embiid, who was not far away, moved in front of Watanabe, who had the ball, to prevent him from passing the ball back to Wang Xiucheng.
With 3 seconds left in the game, Wang Xiucheng reached the top of the arc.
Watanabe's passing lane was blocked by Embiid, and he could only dribble a couple of steps to create some space.
At this point, another second or so had passed.
Finally, Watanabe passed the ball out.
Watanabe's pass was a bit low, just to avoid Embiid's big hand.
Wang Xiucheng bent down slightly to catch the ball.
There was no time to make any adjustments for Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng jumped almost before he even received the ball.
Just as his arms moved in front of his face, the basketball in Wang Xiucheng's hands flew away.
beep!
The whistle blew to signal the end of the third quarter.
At this moment, Wang Xiucheng stretched out his arms out of inertia.
By this time, basketball had long since become irrelevant to Wang Xiucheng.
Everyone was watching the ball, eager to know the outcome.
All the fans stood, watching the basketball soaring through the air.
Iverson involuntarily leaned out, as if trying to force the basketball off its original path.
at last……
Bang!
The basketball hit the rim and bounced up.
Everyone's heart skipped a beat!
Bang!
The basketball bounced off the rim again!
Then the basketball seemed to freeze, stuck on the rim!
Many people clutched their hearts, seemingly unable to accept the scene.
The whole place was silent!
Finally, the basketball slowly started moving.
"No!"
Someone shouted something.
Because the basketball is moving towards the inside of the net!
at last……
shuh...
The basketball fell into the hoop!