Chương 47: Chapter 47: Buzzer Beater? Counter Buzzer Beater
The reason Duncan made this choice was that Popovich had guessed Gentry's tactics. So, when defending Frye, Duncan's attention was actually always on Wade Dong.
Duncan and Leonard both rushed over!
Facing such a high-difficulty shot, even Jordan would have a hard time making it.
"Lucky Potion!"
Wade Dong didn't hesitate and immediately used a bottle of "Lucky Potion."
The ball was interfered with by Duncan, but it still flew towards the basket.
The ball didn't go straight in but bounced off the rim. Just as the Suns players were about to despair, the ball bounced back down and fell right into the basket.
123:122!
The Suns led by one point.
With only 1.2 seconds left in the game, the Suns players were already hugging each other in celebration, and the fans in the arena were ecstatic!
This scene was very dramatic! The ball actually bounced back into the basket.
If the Suns won against the Spurs, this would be the second buzzer-beater of the season. The first was when Wade Dong made his debut and shook off Bynum to hit a three-pointer.
The Spurs called a timeout!
The Suns players also calmed down. This was the NBA, and the game still had 1.2 seconds left, so the outcome was still uncertain.
In this league, there were countless examples of buzzer-beaters in 1.2 seconds, and the Suns were only leading by one point.
Wade Dong pursed his lips, his heart filled with struggle!
Although the Spurs still had 1.2 seconds of offense, Wade Dong had a way to make the Spurs lose, because he still had the "Unlucky Potion."
If he used the "Unlucky Potion," even if the Spurs had an open shot, they wouldn't make it.
But did he really want to do that? Wade Dong was somewhat unwilling. He had already used the "Lucky Potion," but if he used the "Unlucky Potion" again, the game would lose its meaning.
The timeout ended.
Jefferson inbounded the ball, and the Spurs players moved.
Wade Dong was defending Leonard, but he had a feeling that the Spurs' final shot would go to Duncan.
Sure enough, the ball ended up in Duncan's hands.
Duncan received the ball one step inside the three-point line. When the ball reached his hands, Duncan didn't hesitate and immediately jumped for a shot.
"Should I use the 'Unlucky Potion'?"
As soon as Duncan got the ball, Wade Dong's mind was in turmoil!
It was as if two little figures appeared in Wade Dong's mind.
One figure was tempting Wade Dong, "Quickly use the 'Unlucky Potion' and let Duncan experience the world's misfortune."
The other figure was persuading Wade Dong, "The system gave you the 'Unlucky Potion' for a reason, so don't hesitate! The opportunity is fleeting."
Both figures were urging Wade Dong to use the "Unlucky Potion" quickly.
"Forget it."
Wade Dong cursed and dismissed these chaotic thoughts.
He stood on the court, watching Duncan receive the ball, jump, and the ball leave his fingertips, then hit the backboard and fall into the basket.
"Beeep!!!"
The referee's whistle sounded, and the game was over!
123:124!
Duncan completed the counter buzzer-beater, and the Spurs won by one point.
In the US Airways Center, Wade Dong lost for the first time, but when the referee's whistle sounded, Wade Dong felt relieved. In the end, he didn't use the "Unlucky Potion" on Duncan.
Because Duncan's efforts deserved this victory!
Wade Dong using the "Lucky Potion" was already cheating, but the effect of the "Lucky Potion" wasn't 100%. For example, Wade Dong's three-pointer had a 40% chance of going in even without the "Lucky Potion."
But if he used the "Unlucky Potion," Duncan's final shot would have a 100% chance of missing, which would be unfair to the fans.
After all, the fun of competition lies in winning and losing.
...
"Idol, you're amazing!"
Although they lost, after the game, Wade Dong still hugged Duncan.
Duncan smiled and said, "I was lucky. Playing against you is too exhausting. Winning one game against you is really not easy."
"You can only win this one game."
Wade Dong joked, "With two more games, you can go home fishing."
"Who knows who will go fishing," Duncan also smiled and suddenly asked Wade Dong, "How many steps does it take to put an elephant in a refrigerator?"
Wade Dong shrugged, "Three steps. Open the refrigerator door, put the elephant in, and then close the refrigerator door."
"Oh, oh."
Duncan nodded as if he understood.
Wade Dong blinked and suddenly asked, "Then how many steps does it take to put a monkey in a refrigerator?"
"Also three steps."
Duncan said seriously, "Open the refrigerator door, put the monkey in, and then close the refrigerator door."
"No!"
Wade Dong shook his finger, "It's four steps!"
"Why four steps?"
"Open the refrigerator, take out the elephant, put the monkey in, and close the refrigerator door."
"Take out the elephant..."
Duncan thought for a moment and then laughed, "Hahaha... You're too funny! You should do stand-up comedy!"
Wade Dong was speechless again. The humor of Americans was too low. What was so funny about that...
Duncan chatted with Wade Dong for a bit, then talked to Iverson and Nash, and they all went back to the locker room.
Although the Suns lost at home, no fans blamed the Suns.
Because everyone gave their all, and they all played well, giving the fans a great game.
The only regret was that the Spurs won in the end.
The game stats:
Wade Dong: 59 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks
Iverson: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 0 blocks
Duncan: 57 points, 22 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Duncan achieved a 50+20 stat line for the first time, a rare feat in the NBA over the past 20 years. So, Duncan deserved this victory.
Wade Dong's 59 points paled in comparison to Duncan's 50+20 performance.
...
After the game, Li Jiajia hugged Wade Dong, which was also a form of comfort.
However, this hug was captured by reporters, and soon the fans knew that the quiet and beautiful Chinese girl on the sidelines was Wade Dong's girlfriend.
The Suns players took a shower and changed clothes, preparing for the post-game press conference.
When Wade Dong saw Daisy, he frowned. Why was she here again?
As soon as Gentry took the stage, a reporter said, "This game was too unfortunate to lose."
"There's nothing unfortunate about it."
Gentry shook his head, "Every game in the playoffs, everyone gives their all, whether it's my players or the Spurs. I just want to say, everyone played great in this game. The Spurs deserved this victory. We will work hard to prepare for the next game and strive to win this series as soon as possible."
After Gentry's interview, it was Wade Dong's turn to be interviewed.
This had become an unwritten rule for the Suns. Since winning the game against the Jazz, the Suns' post-game press conference had always been led by the head coach, followed by Wade Dong.
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