I’m Really Playing Basketball

At the end of the first quarter, when the Nets players, who were one point behind, came off the court, there was no trace of frustration on their faces.

When the whole team couldn't score in the last few minutes of the first quarter, Chen Xiao scored 10 points in a row, which really quenched his thirst and saved his life.

Every time the Nets have a scoring drought, it's the moment when Chen Xiao shows his value.

Moreover, I am very satisfied with Chen Xiao’s value after using it on and off the Net.

Against the Kings, Chen Xiao's performance of 10 points on 4 of 11 shots was not enough. The Kings offense was too strong and the scoring was too fierce. Your efficiency of 4 of 11 shots and 10 points simply couldn't stabilize the score.

But against a defensive team like the Spurs, 4 of 11 and 10 points were really enough.

Players like Chen Xiao are prepared to fight defensive teams like the Spurs and Pistons.

The Spurs prepared so much before the game and the game was played out, allowing the Nets, one of the league's strongest offensive teams, to score 17 points in a single quarter. This is really amazing.

If it weren't for Chen Xiao, the Nets might have scored even lower in the first quarter.

However, with Chen Xiao's less efficient 10 points, all the Spurs' tactics and plans failed.

Therefore, after the first quarter, the Spurs were obviously in the lead, but at the beginning of the second quarter, the players on both sides of the court seemed to be more energetic, but it was the Nets.

At the beginning of the second quarter, both teams came on the bench. On the Nets side, Rodney Rogers received a pass from Kidders and hit a three-pointer, helping the Nets lead the Spurs 20-18. .

Seeing this three-pointer, Popovich, who was frowning, became even more ugly.

"I hate three points!"

For defense, three-pointers are really like poison.

There is no benefit whatsoever.

For Popovich, he wishes that every game would be a positional battle. It would be best if both sides score less than 80 points in every game. The comparison is tactical stability and tactical execution.

But a three-pointer, hit or miss, will make the game extremely fast.

Therefore, even if the Spurs are not unable to throw three-pointers, Popovich has been controlling the number of three-pointers the team takes.

As soon as the Nets came up, Rodney Rogers hit the go-ahead three-pointer. In turn, Ginobili received a pass from Malik Rose and broke through the basket for a layup.

20 to 20!

The game between the Nets and Spurs started at a very fast pace.

In such a fast pace, Ginobili feels like a fish in water.

After all, the Nets' inside combination is two centers, Bage and Baige.

The faster pace is beneficial to Ginobili.

But……

After Ginobili's fast break sneak attack, Popovich next to him actually asked the Spurs players on the court to set the pace.

Ginobili was stunned when he saw the coach's gesture on the sidelines.

In fact, this cannot be blamed on Popovich.

The Nets' two center combination is indeed slow in speed, but the Nets' substitute main attacker Kidders is fast!

The No. 8 pick in the 1996 draft, nicknamed Little Mosquito, is really light, but he is also really fast, his skills are really good, and he is really strong.

If he really wants to play fast, if he really doesn't have the physical confrontation of positional warfare, Ginobili really may not be able to defeat Kidders.

At least in the current Popovich's view, Ginobili is no match for Kidders when playing at a fast pace.

At the very least, Ginobili hasn't given Popovich enough confidence yet.

In fact, Popovich now only believes in Duncan.

Others, even old generals, can only be used as tools.

In the Spurs, don't give me so many ideas of your own, listen to me, listen to me in everything, not what you think, but what I think!

No kidding, the Spurs are really like this now.

Therefore, after the second quarter started, after 30 seconds of play, the two sides were already 3-2.

But after 4 and a half minutes, almost five minutes later, the second quarter of the Spurs and Nets game was actually 5-4!

In the next 4 minutes, the Nets and Spurs scored 2 points each.

This really left Chen Xiao in the audience dumbfounded.

Chen Xiao could clearly see that when Ginobili, who scored 4 points on the court, was replaced, his face was very ugly, and his long flowing hair looked like he was angry.

Chen Xiao is actually very able to understand the expression on Ginobili's face.

For Ginobili, the inside combination of Bugs and Big White is like a vampire seeing blood.

Popovich forced a vampire not to drink blood when he saw it. How do you think Ginobili would feel?

If Chen Xiao were the head coach of the Spurs, he would definitely let Ginobili have a wild game with Kidders to see who likes to be fast the most and can be the fastest.

But unfortunately, the Spurs' head coach is not Chen Xiao, but Popovich.

The rotation lineups of the Spurs and Nets played for almost five minutes, and both sides scored 5 points and 4 points respectively. This made many American viewers in front of the TV vomit.

But this kind of game makes Popovich feel unusually safe.

The first five minutes of the second quarter are time for Duncan to rest.

Rather than widening the gap.

Normally, Duncan can only rest for three minutes during this period, but tonight, he actually rested for almost five minutes. This really made Popovich feel safe.

Every minute Duncan rests, the more secure he feels.

In the second quarter, after the two teams replaced all starters, Popovich felt even more secure after seeing Duncan on the court.

As soon as the Spurs came up, Duncan pulled out and set a pick-and-roll for Tony Parker. Parker got rid of Kidd this time and faced Boozer's big defense. He took a step forward and hit a mid-range shot from behind.

24 to 22!

Parker's shot was beautiful, but Popovich on the sidelines hadn't applauded yet. For Popovich, defense deserves more applause.

Moreover, for the Spurs in this game, defense is indeed more important.

If the Nets can still score next, then Parker's score this time will have no meaning.

In the next round, the Spurs' defense was really good, forcing the Nets to have no way to attack. Finally, Kidd looked at Chen Xiao, who was tightly wrapped up by Bowen. Kidd hit the ball to the basket, allowing Martin to This little Garnett went to single out David Robinson.

The general's defense is very good, but just like when he was beaten to tears by Olajuwon, there is something wrong with his defense.

Although David Robinson is no longer as good at jumping, he still has the habit of jumping a little bit when defending.

This time, Martin played very smartly. He took advantage of his little Garnett's ability to do everything. Instead of shooting at the beginning, he used a fake move to deceive the general, then leaned against the general, and there was a whistle. Two free throws.

Two free throws!

24 to 24!

With 7 minutes left in the second quarter, the score between the two teams was 24-24.

After that, the two teams played for three minutes. With 4 minutes left in the game, the score of the two teams was still 24 to 24!

To be honest, the American audience in front of the TV and the league president David Stern, who was about to witness the Nets' 72-win victory, are all "wet" since this game has been played.

To be fair, if it weren't for this game to witness the Nets' 72 wins, the American viewers in front of the TV would have turned off the TV long ago.

David Stern was cursing at the scene!

Damn it, this game is so disgusting!

Knowing that this game is of great significance and has high ratings, why are you so disgusting to viewers across the United States?

You disgusted my audience, who will pay for it?

To be fair, David Stern, who was accompanied by Spurs general manager Buford at this time, wanted to go up and punch Popovich.

In fact, this time, the audience in front of the TV and David Stern misunderstood Popovich.

Tonight, Popovich really hopes the Spurs can score more points.

However, Popovich must prioritize defense, and the Spurs players are really dancing in shackles.

How is this possible to score so many points?

Therefore, for the Spurs players, they are really tortured.

You ask us to brush quickly, but you also ask us to prioritize defense, not offense.

Isn’t this the standard requirement for horses to run fast but not allowing them to eat grass?

It can only be said that Popovich's current tactical requirements in the Spurs really torture the Nets and Spurs players at the same time.

On the court, one was first in the Eastern Conference and the other was first in the Western Conference. The two teams had a three-minute scoring drought. This was really like a miracle.

However, this kind of thing happened like this.

The two teams played for 8 minutes in the second quarter, and the score was 7-6. Can you believe it?

With 3 minutes and 39 seconds left in the second quarter, Duncan attacked Boozer under the basket to avoid Martin's block and dunked successfully. The two teams finally scored.

26 to 24!

There were 2 minutes and 42 seconds left in the game, and the Nets, which had been in a scoring drought for more than four minutes, relied on Chen Xiao's pull-up from outside the three-point line to hit a three-pointer!

This was Chen Xiao’s first score after three straight irons in the second quarter.

27 to 26!

The Nets, which fell behind for one minute, relied on Chen Xiao's strong attack to once again overtake the score.

But soon, Duncan hit the board at a 45-degree angle from the right waist and made another close shot!

28 to 27!

The Spurs once again took the lead.

One minute later, with 1 minute and 30 seconds left in the second quarter, Chen Xiao, after making an iron call, once again received a pass from Kidd outside the three-point line and fired on the spot!

A swipe!

30 to 28!

The Nets once again exceeded the score.

In the next round, the Spurs attacked and Stephen Jackson hit a mid-range shot. David Robinson missed the layup after grabbing the offensive rebound. He jumped up again and passed the offensive rebound to Duncan behind him. Duncan hit a mid-range shot!

30 to 30!

The two teams tied again!

At this time, there was only 1 minute left in the second quarter.

At the end of the second quarter, the scores of the two teams were once again tied. For Popovich, the strategy of quickly brushing the Nets in this game meant a complete failure.

What makes Popovich even more uncomfortable is that.

In the second quarter, Chen Xiao scored 2 of 6. The 6 points he scored were definitely the most important six points for the Spurs to fail to complete the planned plan.

The Spurs' defensive state was really good in this game.

Even if the Spurs are a strong defensive team, such a defensive state in this game is rare.

If it weren't for Chen Xiao's 16-for-17 scoring of 16 points in the first half, the Spurs would probably lead the Nets by at least five points in the first half of the game.

"Wonderful boy..."

Popovich looked at the No. 7 of the Nets on the court, which reminded him of the No. 8 of the Lakers.

Although his current knife is not as sharp as Kobe.

However, like Kobe, he can always put a knife on the Spurs.

This is really uncomfortable.

What's even more uncomfortable is that Bruce hasn't moved his feet yet!

At this time, Bowen, who had already felt the strong resentment of the head coach on the sidelines, was very calm on the court.

He clearly felt Chen Xiao's caution.

Although the look he felt from Chen Xiao's eyes was the same as the way Lei Allen looked at him.

This kid still believes he is a good person.

However, this boy is very careful.

Even if he believes that he is a good person, he is still guarding against him.

So, in order not to be caught by this kid's "Did you finally lay hands on me?" ’ brainwashing.

Bowen only gets one chance.

With 37 seconds left in the second quarter, Duncan made a two-pointer.

Stephen Jackson overpowered Richard Jefferson to grab an offensive rebound. Stephen Jackson took the ball out of the penalty area and organized the attack again. With 15 seconds left in the game, David Robinson assisted Duncan at the basket. Duncan was about to dunk with both hands, but Martin Blocking the waist and hugging, defensive foul.

Duncan made two free throws!

32 to 30!

The Spurs once again exceeded the score.

The Nets made the last attack of the first half of the game.

After Kidd quickly dribbled the ball through half court, he hit the ball to Chen Xiao who was outside the three-point line at the top of the arc. Like other Nets players, he pulled away, allowing Chen Xiao to single out Bowen at the top of the arc.

Looking at Chen Xiao facing Bowen on the court with the ball in one hand, Popovich frowned on the sidelines.

Because Bowen's defensive actions did not allow him to see any 'aggression'.

Popovich couldn't see any aggression, and Chen Xiao certainly couldn't see it either.

Faced with Bowen's close defense, Chen Xiao looked at the disappearing time. With 3 seconds left at the end of the second quarter, Chen Xiao finally jumped up high, then leaned back and put his hands on the ball. The basketball was thrown.

At this time, Chen Xiao, who had been thinking about the reminder from his teammates, had actually been paying attention to Bowen from the corner of his eye.

Bowen's defensive actions are normal.

Although he didn't jump up to block him, he stood straight underneath with his right hand raised high.

This made Chen Xiao feel a little regretful and at the same time quite relieved.

"I don't know what I'm regretting."

Chen Xiao smiled and thought in his heart.

In other words, Bao Wenming is obviously a 'good person', at least he is a 'good person' in front of him.

Just when Chen Xiao withdrew his gaze from Bowen and looked at the flying basketball in the air, the fans, players, and even the referees all looked at Chen Xiao's pressure shot. When whistle blowing.

Bowen, who was standing upright in front of Chen Xiao, suddenly slid forward, and then inserted his left leg directly into Chen Xiao's right foot that was about to land!

Good guy!

Chen Xiao didn't know how to complain about this timing.

There's no way to avoid it!

These black feet are too Dior!

Although at such a distance, it was impossible for him to avoid Bowen's stepping.

But since Chen Xiao noticed it, it was impossible for him to think of nothing.

Seeing that his right foot was about to land on Bowen's left foot.

Chen Xiao almost used his 90% balance to the extreme, forcibly twisting his body, and then his right foot that originally landed vertically turned into a diagonal landing.

The right foot that was standing vertically on the ground stepped on Bowen's foot. There was no support on both sides of the foot, and the foot might even be twisted to 90 degrees.

But if he lands diagonally or sideways, and if he stumbles to the right, Bowen's heel will block him. In this way, even if Chen Xiao stings his foot, the sting may not be that big.

Of course, in such a landing, because Chen Xiao's feet will not bend at 90 degrees and slide off Bowen's feet, Chen Xiao's weight, strength, and gravity will all overwhelm Bowen's feet.

With Chen Xiao's weight and strength...

Ah!

Bang!

After Bowen cried out in pain, Chen Xiao fell to the ground!

Originally, the audience, both at the scene and in front of the TV, was watching the flying basketball.

But when the live broadcast camera switched to Chen Xiao and Bowen.

Seeing Bowen squatting and holding his left foot and shouting in pain, and Chen Xiao falling to the ground and holding his right foot and frowning, Carter in front of the TV had a very ugly look on his face.

"This guy did something bad again!"

Bowen's shout was so loud that the Nets and Spurs players on the court certainly noticed.

After all, Bowen has a criminal record.

Seeing Bowen playing dirty tricks on Chen Xiao this time, the Nets players on the court and on the sidelines rushed towards Bowen and Chen Xiao on the court like crazy.

As for the Spurs, except for Duncan and Ginobili, all the Spurs players on the court and on the sidelines rushed towards Bowen and Chen Xiao at Popovich's signal.

On the court, conflicts are about to break out!

Seeing this scene, no one noticed how ugly the faces of Duncan on the court and Ginobili on the sidelines were.

Popovich, who had an expectant look in his eyes at this time, also didn't notice.

At the same time, Bowen, who was holding his left foot on the ground and screaming in pain, saw Richard Jefferson, who was rushing in front of him angrily and was about to attack him. Bowen's face was filled with pain. He actually smiled.

Ha ha ha ha!

let's hit!

Hit whatever you want!

No matter how clever this kid is, won't he still be fooled by me?

What if my toe is broken by his step?

Even if I have to be reimbursed this season, what will happen?

One for one, I made a profit, and so did the Spurs!

Hahahaha, I got rid of a big enemy for the Spurs and Bobo again!

Unfortunately, the only regret this season is that I did not get rid of the Lakers No. 8 who is as black as me. No, it is No. 24 now!

If I can get rid of Kobe, he will be worth it even if I don’t play any games next season!

"Richard, wait a minute!"

Just when Richard Jefferson bent down and punched Bowen, Chen Xiao, who had just fallen to the ground next to him, had already stood up on his own.

Richard Jefferson, who was about to hit someone, was stunned when he saw Chen Xiao starting to fight from the ground.

Not only Richard Jefferson, but other Spurs and Nets players who rushed over were stunned.

Of course, this also includes Bowen, who is squatting on the ground holding his feet, and Spurs coach Popovich on the sidelines.

"List……"

Richard Jefferson looked at Chen Xiao blankly.

After seeing that Richard Jefferson did not make a move, Chen Xiao smiled, and then made an action that stunned all the spectators watching the game across the United States and the world.

bang bang bang!

The replay on TV just showed that Chen Xiao’s injured right foot was so painful that the audience looked at it. After being stomped on the spot a few times by Chen Xiao, Chen Xiao actually started trotting on the court without any obstacles!

Looking at Chen Xiao trotting on the TV, LeBron James, who stood up worriedly in front of the TV just now, was stunned.

"Are the ligaments in Chen's ankle made of steel?!"

James has always felt that his body is already strong enough.

But this time...

James looked at his right foot.

If I were treated like this, could I just stomp my feet in place like Chen and return to normal?

James was shocked.

Carter was in shock.

Duncan and the Spurs players on the court, Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson and the Nets players were all shocked.

The fans and commentators on the sidelines were also shocked.

At this time, Bowen was squatting on the ground in pain, and Popovich was looking at the court dullly from the sidelines. At this time, he felt that his mentality had collapsed.

This is really a mental breakdown!

Especially when the Spurs' team doctor did a preliminary test on Bowen's left toe and confirmed that Bowen's toe might be fractured, and took Bowen off the field on a stretcher.

Whether it was Bowen with empty eyes on the stretcher or Popovich with an ugly face on the sidelines, their mentality was completely broken at this time.

"Chen, are you sure your ankle is okay?"

"It's okay, I feel no different now than before."

Richard Jefferson and Boss Ji looked at Chen Xiao who was jumping around and doing the test, and they were constantly amazed.

"Your body is so hard!"

Boss Ji feels that he is already hard, but for someone like Chen Xiao who regained his original hardness after kicking and staring a few times after a sprained foot, he really doesn’t have it!

Chen Xiao's buzzer-beating shot in the second quarter missed.

At the end of the half, the Spurs were 32 to 30. They led by 1 point in the first quarter and by the end of the second quarter, they led by 2 points.

However, there was no joy on Spurs head coach Popovich's face at this time.

Bowen is not only the black hand of the Spurs, but at the same time, Bowen's strength can be regarded as combat effectiveness in the Spurs.

At the very least, as far as the current Spurs are concerned, Bowen's sudden injury has caused Popovich to lose enough security.

And in fact this is indeed the case.

After the second half of the game started, the Spurs only scored 30 points in the first half of the first half when they defended the Nets. The defense in the second half fell apart a little.

In the second half of the game, the Spurs allowed the Nets to score 45 points.

In the end, in this game, the Nets defeated the Spurs on the road with a score of 75-73.

When the game ended, both the American audience in front of the TV and David Stern on the sidelines breathed a sigh of relief.

"This ugly game is finally over!"

"The Nets completed 72 wins, tying the Bulls' best record in history!"

However, for David Stern, while he breathed a sigh of relief, the league president looked at the Spurs players and coaches on the court, his eyes twinkling.

Okay, you actually made trouble in front of me.

Maybe, you can go bald...

David Stern's constantly flashing eyes made Buford next to him a little scared.

The spurs that hunt birds all day long were pecked by geese tonight...

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