nycdaug Chapter 273 Caitlin Clark: The Man God Arranged for Her!
Chapter 273 Caitlin Clark: The Man God Arranged for Her!
Wang Xiucheng actually took another step back!
Moreover, this step involves a much larger retreat than the previous one.
The distance between the two instantly increased.
Swish!
The basketball was thrown out as soon as Wang Xiucheng's feet left the ground.
Seldon Sharp looked up as the basketball passed over his head and fell into the net.
Three-pointer, in!
beep!
At the same time, the whistle blew to end the first quarter.
Wang Xiucheng hit a buzzer-beating double step-back three-pointer to tie the score again.
28:28.
This marks the sixth time the score has been tied.
Wang Xiucheng stood a large step beyond the three-point line, reaching out to wait for his teammates.
After exchanging high-fives, Wang Xiucheng and the others walked towards the bench.
Caitlin Clark stared wide-eyed at the spot where Wang Xiucheng had just shot the three-pointer.
"So handsome." The black girl next to him looked infatuated, her undisguised greedy gaze following Wang Xiucheng back to the bench.
Then the black woman looked at Caitlin and said, "Caitlin, I feel you could ask him for some advice on the true essence of three-pointers, but it would be best to do it at night."
Caitlyn was awakened by her teammate's words.
She ignored the suggestive remarks of her teammate, who was usually very outgoing and even had three boyfriends at the same time, and instead looked at Wang Xiucheng.
Just now, the moment he shot the three-pointer, it felt like a beam of light shone on him.
At that moment, he seemed to be sent by God to save him.
Perhaps, he is the one destined for me!
Caitlin attended Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines, where she decided that basketball was her life's work.
Therefore, she believed in God's existence and that God would give her guidance.
For example, at this moment, she was absolutely convinced that Wang Xiucheng was sent by God.
I took a deep breath. Perhaps I had found the most important person in my life.
Wang Xiucheng was sitting on the bench and took a sip of water.
The match was not easy, but for Wang Xiucheng and for the Chinese fans, the significance of this game had long transcended the outcome.
"Take a break." Nash said to Wang Xiucheng, then looked at Durant, who had been on the court for two minutes without even breaking a sweat.
Nash was somewhat helpless, thinking that Wang Xiucheng was young, physically strong, and not easily injured.
If I replaced you with someone like Kawhi Leonard, I bet you'd still be daydreaming even while sitting on the bench every day.
Taking the tactical board, Nash began to explain the team's tactical arrangements in the second quarter when Wang Xiucheng was not available.
In short, it boils down to one sentence: Durant's one-on-one play.
Whether it's a pick-and-roll or creating space, everything is designed to serve Durant.
On the other side, Trail Blazers coach Billups was also planning tactics for Lillard's temporary rest in the second quarter.
Yu Jiahao, who had played most of the quarter, was now sitting on the bench, his chest heaving violently.
For a center who is over 220cm tall and weighs 125kg, the physical exertion of running alongside guards like Wang Xiucheng and Lillard for most of the quarter is unimaginable.
He knew that his physical strength was a problem, and he was training with the trainer assigned to him by the team, but this was something that couldn't be improved overnight.
Yu Jiahao was also somewhat helpless. He thought he would slowly level up and increase his stamina in the Development League, but who knew that he would suddenly become a substitute.
Yu Jiahao glanced at Lillard not far away, then at Wang Xiucheng, who was being blocked by many people.
These are his two benefactors, at least that's how it seems now.
I was lost in thought when the pause time came.
Both the Trail Blazers and the Nets have made roster changes.
Lillard and Wang Xiucheng were both resting on the sidelines at this time.
The same applies to Yu Jiahao and Zeng Fanbo.
The scene of three Chinese players on the field together lasted only a few minutes before it came to an end.
With a stronger and more well-rounded offensive ability, Nurkic returned to the court, while the Nets, in addition to Durant, also had Seth Curry, who had returned from injury, and Ben West.
The timely return of Seth Curry and Benci has given the Nets' bench ample room for personnel adjustments.
This is also why Zeng Fanbo himself didn't believe he could appear so early.
The game was tied again just six minutes into the second quarter.
43:43.
Durant scored 8 points in 6 minutes, making him the biggest contributor to the Nets maintaining their lead.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers' Nurkic also scored 8 points in the Nets' paint.
The Nets' bench lineup didn't have a traditional center; if you had to pick one, it would be Ben West filling in.
Daryl Sharp, a rookie in the same year as Wang Xiucheng, was originally the Nets' first choice for backup center, but firstly, he was not big enough, and secondly, he was injured after playing in the game. He has now returned to New York for treatment and is expected to rest for more than a week.
However, it's not a good idea to keep Bensi constantly firing the crossbow.
However, Markieff Morris's age and physical condition are no longer suited to the Nets' speed.
Fortunately, those 6 minutes passed.
Wang Xiucheng took off his coat and stood up.
Nash glanced at Wang Xiucheng; he had always been extremely confident in Wang Xiucheng's fighting spirit.
The match resumed, and both sides fielded their starting lineups again.
When Lillard came on, he exchanged a glance with Wang Xiucheng.
He is very satisfied with Wang Xiucheng's current playing style.
He said last year that Wang Xiucheng needed to take more shots himself.
Compared to uncertain teammates, Wang Xiucheng should have more faith in himself.
After Lillard watched Wang Xiucheng's highlights, he scored 53 points in that game.
He is satisfied.
He believed that Wang Xiucheng had taken his words to heart.
The Nets' decisive victory over the Wizards in that game proved Lillard right.
"You didn't win the game because you didn't score enough points."
Wang Xiucheng also noticed Lillard, and the two exchanged a glance.
At that moment, it seemed as if electrical waves were being transmitted between their eyes.
With a whistle, the referee blew the whistle to resume the game.
Lillard received the ball, dribbled it to the frontcourt, and without any screens, used his footwork and rhythm to get past Wang Xiucheng, entered the paint, and made a floater.
"Hey kid, come on, let me see your scoring ability," Lillard shouted at Wang Xiucheng before backing away.
Wang Xiucheng smiled, turned around to receive Claxton's baseline pass, and slowly moved forward.
Once in the frontcourt, Durant shook off Grant and took two big strides to the corner.
Wang Xiucheng took a tentative step to create an opening, used his hand to block Lillard's body and entered the paint, then suddenly turned and ran towards Durant, flicking his wrist to pass the ball to Durant who had just arrived.
Durant didn't make any adjustments; he pulled up and shot.
Swish!
The basketball went into the net.
Lillard glanced at Wang Xiucheng but said nothing.
Why do you always pass the ball when you're so accurate with three-pointers?
Isn't it satisfying to score points yourself?
"Beautiful pass."
Durant walked over and gave Wang Xiucheng a high five.
Lillard took advantage of this moment to receive Nurkic's serve from the baseline.
Lillard glanced at Durant's excited face and sneered inwardly.
Damn it, should I join forces with them too?
Trying to attract superstars to Portland is nothing short of wishful thinking.
Does the Nets still have the ability to trade themselves there?
That doesn't seem feasible. The Nets have Wang Xiucheng, and if I add him, there won't be enough basketballs to go around.
While lost in thought, Lillard suddenly saw Wang Xiucheng backing away, pouncing towards him like a tiger.