vncnus Chapter 3: The incredible 3-pointer that stunned the entire audience!
Chapter 3: The incredible 3-pointer that stunned the entire audience!
"Victory is still ours!"
The Grizzlies also ran out of timeouts and had to inbound the ball directly from the backcourt.
The Warriors players on the court were also extremely excited at this moment. For the second unit, this was an excellent opportunity to prove their worth.
Although a comeback may be hopeless, what if we manage to intercept the ball?
"Defense!! Defense now!"
"Wu, go and double-team Morant!!"
Anderson was supposed to serve, but he was completely ignored, while Morant was double-teamed.
The only excited person on the Warriors' sidelines was head coach Steve Kerr.
"Double-team! Double-team! Foul whoever gets the ball immediately, come on!!"
As the head coach, even if victory is slim, the attitude must be right.
Double-teaming Morant would be ideal if they could steal the ball, but if not...
That's a foul!
"Block! Block! Pass the ball to Dillon!"
Grizzlies head coach Taylor stood on the sidelines.
This game was the pinnacle of his young coaching career, with Dillon locking down Curry for the entire game, although the latter still managed to score 39 points.
but……
As long as Curry doesn't continue his phenomenal run and the team wins, that's enough!
We absolutely cannot let this game, which could be considered a highlight of his coaching career, be ruined.
Morant is double-teamed, so he definitely can't pass the ball, but he should try to find Dillon, who is more accurate at free throws.
The Warriors players also knew that they had to stick close to their target and not give him any chance to get away and receive the ball.
"Shit! Damn it!"
With five seconds left on the ball, Kyle Anderson was looking for an opportunity.
at last!
In the final second, Dillon managed to create a slight opening by taking advantage of his teammate Bane's large size.
Kyle Anderson delivered the ball just in time!
Receive the ball, time begins to move!
"Foul! Foul!!"
On the sidelines, Cole's face was flushed with excitement, veins bulging.
pity.......
"call out!"
Dillon receives the ball and immediately dribbles, preparing to circle around.
Despite running a couple of steps, he was still fouled by Mulder, who caught up with him.
"Beep!"
The referee blows the whistle!
"Whoosh!"
The first thing everyone at the scene did not look at the players on the field, but rather at the timer on the big screen.
Sports live broadcast room
"The Warriors still managed to foul and win the game, but the clock has already reset to zero. Let's see how much time the referee will rewind."
Su Qun and Ke Fan spoke with a hint of indifference.
If this is a suspenseful match, there is still a chance even if there is only one second left!
Their attitudes were naturally very different.
pity......
The Warriors now not only face a potential four-point deficit, but also need to secure the rebound if they miss the second free throw.
And they also have to shoot in a very short time and hit a three-pointer that's been a staple of the game for almost the entire time!
This shot was no less difficult than Chamberlain's 100-point game.
Soon, the timer reset...
"We see the clock has reset, there are 1.2 seconds left, the Warriors haven't called a timeout, and even if Dillon misses this free throw, the Warriors have no hope!"
It takes three seconds to dribble the ball from the backcourt to the midcourt.
Even if we take a step back and try to shoot a three-pointer from the backcourt, we still need to make one of two free throws, and the first one has to miss.
This probability is very low for Dillon, whose free throw percentage was 81.5% throughout the regular season.
Although he's not considered top-tier among guards, the probability of him missing such a crucial free throw is extremely low.
Chase Center.
Looking at the last 1.2 seconds, Wu Qian thought to himself that he still had a chance to make a move.
but.......
It would be even better if Dillon could make one of two free throws!
If he makes both free throws, he'll have to try for a three-plus-one.
He can accomplish three things, but as for the other one, he needs both favorable location and harmonious relationships!
Wu Qian looked at his teammates. Although there was no pause, communication was not prohibited.
"Hey, Pas, block for me, I'll take the basket!"
Pascal glanced at Wu Qian, nodded, and said, "No problem. Eight seconds on the court, three points and a layup. I wish you a chance to earn a minimum salary!"
He only thought it was to get a rebound.
These past few days, this Chinese guy has been quite popular in the locker room. He gets a rebound that's not very useful, and once he gets it, the game is pretty much over.
"Anderson, I'll take Carbane. The last one is yours!"
Anderson nodded.
It's just a rebound that doesn't really matter.
Wu Qian was unaware of his teammates' thoughts, and instead slowly approached Dillon.
Bow your head
"Hey buddy, if I get that game-winning shot later, remember to come to the Warriors' victory celebration tonight!"
"Without your performance, our celebration banquet wouldn't be possible!"
Upon hearing this, Dillon, who was walking towards the free-throw line, froze, and anger flashed in his eyes.
In this game, he made 7 of 22 field goals, including 0 of 4 three-pointers, scoring only 14 points!
Despite seemingly fierce and aggressive defense against Curry, and constant dirty tricks, Curry still managed to score 39 points.
Although the team was close to victory, he was indeed dissatisfied with his own performance!
The team was encouraging him, and no one amplified his emotions.
But Su Luo's words struck a nerve with him.
"Fuck, rookie! You think you can hit a game-winning shot?"
"So what if I don't score a single goal? I can just go home and wait to be cut!"
Dillon naturally knew Su Luo's background; he was just a novice who had only been in training for ten days.
Does making one three-pointer really make him think he's Curry?
This situation made it impossible for Curry to make the shot!
"One!"
The referee raised his hand, indicating two free throws, first time.
Dillon dribbled skillfully, and despite some boos from the home crowd, he made the first free throw with ease!
At 118-115, the Grizzlies have secured their survival against a last-second defeat.
Then he glanced at Wu Qian with an arrogant look in his eyes.
But then he gestured a zero, three-pointer, zero miss!
"Fuck!"
Dillon cursed under his breath, determined to teach this newbie a lesson!
He raised his hand and flicked his wrist, but Wu Qian's disdainful gaze echoed in his mind.
"Bang!"
The basketball also became cheap, hitting the rim and soaring high into the air!
"Damn it!"
The instant the ball missed, Dillon immediately stepped forward, ready to score another game-winning two points without dunking!
pity......
A figure in front of them leaped high into the air, obscuring the light from their face.
It was Wu Qian!
The latter was completely focused, and he had already taken a step the moment Dillon made his move.
His eyes lit up the moment he hit the rim, because...
The opportunity is coming!
Jump with all your might!
The Grizzlies players on both sides were tightly marked, and he was determined to get the ball.
pity.......
Neither the substitutes on the bench nor the home fans cared.
1.2 seconds?
Even the fastest man can't finish a shot, he hasn't even taken his pants off yet!
That's a rebound in the backcourt; no one can save the Warriors now.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor was the most agitated, yelling, "Let it go, let it go, let it go! Don't foul!"
The Grizzlies have already secured the playoff spot as long as they don't foul.
The moment Cole saw Wu Qian's figure fly out, his palms unconsciously clenched.
The scene from this morning flashed through my mind.
Turning over, shooting, empty air...
"Wu, can you... do it?"
Although reason tells Cole that it was just luck.
But at this moment, reason has vanished!
Wu Qian, in the air, was already fully focused.
The moment the finger touched the ball, it immediately made a spin in the air.
"One or two seconds isn't much; the shot must be taken quickly!"
At the moment he made his move, his entire body was still twisted in mid-air, with half of it not yet fully upright.
[Number of attempts remaining: 3/5]
The timer above the court also resets to zero the instant the ball leaves the player's hand.
"drop........"
It's almost impossible to tell with the naked eye whether the action is taken first or the time expires first!
The basketball flew from the backcourt to the frontcourt at extremely high speed, heading straight for the basket!
"etc......"
Curry, watching the perfectly executed parabola from the sidelines, slowly stood up with slightly reddened eyes.
The Warriors' bench players all turned to look when their star player stood up.
"Fuck! That can't be right!"
Dillon stared at the parabola, and his heart skipped a beat!
For an NBA player, such a parabolic trajectory...
"Bang!"
With a thud, the basketball swished through the net in an instant!