244. The history of the youth
Kobe and Wu Dawei were in a stalemate at a high position, and everyone ran to both sides of the court, opening up enough space for the two of them this time.
The ball was in Kobe's hands, and it was an extremely critical offense and defense. The atmosphere in the entire Stamps Center Arena became strangely tense. People held their breath and opened their eyes wide, trying to prevent themselves from missing this offensive and defensive duel.
Kobe Bryant held the ball at a high position, and after waiting for his teammates to completely open the space for himself, Kobe began dribbling.
He is naturally very cautious in facing Wu Dawei's defense. Not to mention Wu Dawei's defensive ability this season, Wu Dawei's relish performance tonight is enough to make Kobe Bryant's 12-pointer to deal with his defense.
Kobe launched an offensive from a high position. He was slowly like an old man staggering, and then as he suddenly took a step towards Wu Dawei, he accelerated and leaned against Wu Dawei's body and rushed towards the inside line! It was as if under this aging appearance, there was an explosive body hidden.
The instant change of speed caused a lot of exclamations in the stadium. After all, Los Angeles fans are the ones who come here tonight, and Kobe is the most popular star tonight.
Such a scene is not unfamiliar to Los Angeles fans, because in countless nights in the past, Kobe has relied on such a shift to shake off his opponent and then scored points for the Lakers in the frontcourt.
Tonight, facing Wu Dawei, who was in excellent defensive end in the first and second half, Kobe Bryant was not afraid of this. He bravely faced Wu Dawei, and then continued to use the speed change rhythm he was good at to attack Wu Dawei's defense!
Kobe succeeded!
He leaned against Wu Dawei's body and broke through to the inside line, and then when he just passed the free throw line, he suddenly wiped the penalty area from Wu Dawei. Wu Dawei did not keep up with Kobe, but was not because of Kobe's breakthrough after changing speed, but Tim Duncan suddenly came up and made a pick-and-roll for Kobe.
Although Wu Dawei has already felt this, Kobe is stuck on him, making it difficult for Wu Dawei to dodge more cleverly. Moreover, Duncan's pick-and-roll is a bit suspicious of fouls. Because he only made the pick-and-roll after Kobe and Wu Dawei moved down the line.
His movements towards the defensive players would probably be fouls if they were in ordinary games. But tonight, the whistle did not sound. Not only because tonight's game was All-Star, but also because Kobe, who held the ball, was the king of Los Angeles!
The referee is also unwilling to offend Kobe in such a place.
Without Wu Dawei's defense, Kobe suddenly felt much more relaxed. Facing Dwight Howard, Howard, who came to make up for defense, did not force himself, but completed the dodge against Howard in the air.
Then, he stretched out his right hand holding the ball and picked it towards the basket.
The ball was picked up by Kobe's fingertips, as eye-catching as a rocket that had just taken off. The fans in the Stamps Center looked up and the ball hit the rebound!
But it was not a bounce, but a corner that bounced into the basket!
129:130!
"The King of Los Angeles!"
After seeing Kobe scored, Charles Barkley yelled and shouted. He deliberately glanced at Shaquille O'Neal next to him with a smirk on his face.
"Hey, Charles, have you seen enough?"
O'Neal saw Barkley's bad intentions, but he didn't care about it. He said, "Don't think this can stimulate me. Los Angeles is a thing of the past for me. I am a Celtics player now!"
The quarrel between the two is just a little episode at the last moment of this All-Star Game.
Kobe Bryant made great contributions to the Western Conference, not only because Kobe scored a goal at such a critical moment to help the team regain the lead; but more importantly, he faced Wu Dawei's defense.
You know. Before this, Wu Dawei had successfully made countless Western players hate him under his defense. But Kobe did what many stars had not accomplished before at such a critical moment. Although he was old, Kobe was undoubtedly the top-level star in this league!
Tom Thibodeau requested a timeout. There are 36 seconds left in the game, which means that even if the Eastern Team scores a goal in the next attack and overtakes the score again, it will face the last attack of the Western Team in this game.
Thibodeau naturally has nothing to say about this goal. In Thibaud's view, Tim Duncan's pick-and-roll was completely an obvious movement cover, but the referee had no choice but to not call him.
Moreover, Thibodeau was somewhat disappointed with Wu Dawei's defense this time. Although he knew that this ball could not be blamed on Wu Dawei, he could only blame the referee for his biasedness and turning a blind eye. However, after Wu Dawei had such outstanding performance on the defensive end, Thibodeau naturally improved his defense requirements for Wu Dawei.
After all, before this, Wu Dawei had many successful defenses, which were still possible after the opponent's pick-and-roll.
"Hey guys!"
Tom Thibodeau walked to the middle of the players and clapped his hands. He discussed with several colleagues beside him and decided to hand over the last offensive opportunity to LeBron James. Although Wu Dawei was the hottest player in the second half of the night, his outstanding features lie in the defensive end, running and quick offense.
In terms of the ability to play individual singles with the ball, LeBron and James are undoubtedly the better choice. Although it is said that basketball is a team sport, the more critical the moment it reaches, the more important the importance of personal heroism becomes.
Few teams can rely on the cooperation of the team to play the last attack at the last moment. In the entire league, there may be only the San Antonio Spurs, which has a strict record, that can do this.
Such harsh requirements are obviously difficult to achieve by the All-Star team that temporarily pieced together. Therefore, James is undoubtedly the best choice for Tom Thibodeau at this moment. After all, James is still the undoubtedly number one player in the league!
Although she is only 25 or 26 years old, the honor behind James is already a height that many players cannot reach in their entire lives.
"Everyone has seen it, and now we are behind again! So, we need a strong offense! One must succeed! I hope everyone can run actively! But this time I will hand the ball to LeBron!"
Thibodeau pointed at James and said, "LeBron, I hope you can cooperate with Wu as much as possible!"
Although James is the most powerful player Tom Thibodeau can rely on, Wu Dawei's roaming and running on the offensive end tonight also impressed Thibodeau with his defense.
So Thibodeau tried to make these two people have some chemical reactions on the offensive end. Although he also heard about the entanglement between Wu Dawei and James, in Thibodeau's opinion, since they are teammates on the court at this time, they must have the qualities of professional players.
This is beyond doubt.
The game restarted after the timeout, and since it was the Eastern Force requested the timeout, they got a chance to serve the sideline in the frontcourt after the timeout.
Wu Dawei stood on the sidelines and sent the ball out. Although it had entered the last minute of the game, the Western Conference did not press the ball very fiercely. LeBron James received the ball near the center line.
Following the previous teachings of Eastern Conference head coach Tom Thibodeau, Wu Dawei was very conscious of running to the top of the three-point line after serving the sideline ball and making a pick-and-roll for LeBron James. Although Wu Dawei was not at all harmonious with James, Wu Dawei still understood that things are priorities. Naturally, he would not be a bad guy at this time.
If you want to behave, you must be LeBron. James is here. After all, he has already sung so much this season. He doesn't care about this more time...
But obviously, James is not a fool either. Faced with the pick-and-roll posture that Wu Dawei had done, James did not waste or turn a blind eye. He walked past Wu Dawei, and then Wu Dawei helped James block Kevin Durant beside him.
Blake Griffin was forced to switch to James. James did not start and then broke into the inside!
Although Blake Griffin is also very strong, James undoubtedly has better mobility and flexibility than him. James lowered his body and finally let him pass through Griffin. Then James broke into the inside!
Facing Tim Duncan, James threw the basketball at the basket with a pick-up basket!
The moment the basketball flew, it immediately became the focus of attention!
Swish!
131:130, the crisp sound of brushing the net made some cheers sound in the stadium. The East regained the lead. At this time, the last 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter!
A sufficient attack time.
Popovich asked for his last short pause, obviously, to prepare for the last time for the offense.
Tom Thibodeau quickly gathered the players and shouted loudly that everyone did a good job. Then, in the last round of defense, Wu Dawei was still entrusted with important tasks by Tom Thibodeau! Even though he failed to defend Kobe in the last ball, Thibodeau still believed in Wu Dawei's defense ability.
A short 20-second pause was fleeting, and the players on both sides quickly returned to the court.
The expressions on the players on both sides were not much relaxed at this time, and even Dwight Howard, who had always been laughing at, had a serious expression. Although we emphasized repeatedly that this game was just an entertainment, when the winner was in the last 16 seconds, no one dared to relax in front of winning and losing.
"There are only 16 seconds left in the game."
Charles Barkley said: "Wu Dawei still only had 8 steals in this game, and there was not much time left, but fortunately the ball was in the hands of the Western Conference!"
"Do you still hope Wu Dawei can break the record?" Shaquille O'Neal was a little surprised by Barkley, and he was still hoping for it at this time. Because in the eyes of the Shark, this was undoubtedly a very slim thing.
"Of course!" Charles Barkley said confidently, "I have known this young man for a long time. I understand very well what kind of young man Wu Dawei is! He has created so many incredible things this season. Why don't I continue to believe that he will break the league record? Although the game has come to an end, isn't there 16 seconds left!?"
Barkley's statement was recognized by many fans in front of the Stamps Center tonight, whether it was to come to the Stamps Center, or the TV or computer. Wu Dawei's performance this season is enough to show that he is an extremely incredible player, so fans who truly love Wu Dawei will not be disappointed just because the game is about to end.
Because Wu Dawei has done something that countless people think he can't do before this season!
The players on both sides have walked back to the court, and Blake Griffin has stood outside the sideline. He is ready to make the last serve in this game.
Everyone in the stadium, whether players, coaches, even fans, or staff sitting on the sidelines, stood up at this moment. Everyone poked their necks out of the court and looked through Qiu Shui's eyes. Rather than looking forward to the result of this game, they also wanted to see if Wu Dawei could really do what he said!
Go to break the record. Not just tie it!
"Come on! great, you can do it!"
Little Henry was already standing on the chair at this time. Because almost everyone in the venue stood up to watch the game, the little guy who was still a little different in height could only use the height of the chair to see the situation on the court.
He raised his clenched fist and waved at Wu Dawei in the court. Regardless of whether Wu Dawei could hear his shouts, the little guy still spared no effort to cheer for Wu Dawei on the sidelines.
Emma Roberts disagreed with this. She felt that her little brother was really overly fascinated by Wu Dawei. However, she could not deny that at this moment, there were many fans like Henry beside her, cheering for Wu Dawei.
In a noisy way on the side of the court, the referee passed the ball to Blake Griffin, and then rang a whistle in the air, indicating that the game could start again.
In an instant, the Western Conference players who were already crowded together immediately dispersed in birds and beasts. After passing the cover, Kobe Bryant received the ball at the high position, and then he transported the ball to the top of the three-point line arc.
Facing him was the basket in the distance, and Wu Dawei, who was playing a defensive posture between him and the basket.
At this moment, in the last ten seconds of the game, Wu Dawei had already forgotten the record-breaking thing in his mind. There was only one thought in his mind, that was to defend this ball!
But often the sky doesn't go as expected. When Wu Dawei made enough preparations and was preparing to meet Kobe's storm-like attack with the ball, two walls suddenly appeared on both sides of Wu Dawei's side!
At the same time, Kobe also launched an attack instantly! Although he is over 30 years old and is on the verge of his career, Kobe's startup speed cannot be underestimated!
He flashed past Wu Dawei's eyes like a spirit snake that came out of the hole. Kobe walked away from his right hand, and Wu Dawei quickly turned to the left. Although he quickly passed Kevin Durant's block, Wu Dawei was finally delayed by Durant's pick-and-roll.
Kobe rushed into the inside line, and then he jumped up. There were a series of screams of lamentation in the stadium. It was because Wu Dawei missed his last chance to steal, and it was not entirely because of Kobe's upcoming final kill...
Because, LeBron James jumped higher than Kobe in the paint area! The moment Kobe took action, James flew up, and then he waved his big right hand. As soon as the ball took off, he was slapped out by James's palm!
The situation reversed in an instant, and the hope of the Western Army seemed to disappear in an instant. Everyone on the Western Army's players shouted in annoyance, but at this time, the basketball that was blown away did not go out of bounds!
Kevin Durant grabbed the ball rolling out of the boundary near the middle distance, and the last 6 seconds left in the game!
The spark of hope is still continuing. The previous exclamations and lamentations disappeared in an instant, but the entire arena is already very noisy, and people's uneasiness can no longer suppress themselves at this time, as if they are about to burst out at any time.
There is still a chance!
Seeing Kevin Durant get the ball, everyone in the Western Conference suddenly raised hope from disappointment. Kevin Durant is also a shooting expert!
People saw Kevin Durant grab the ball, then he stopped, then he held the ball in both hands, and was about to raise it for a jump shot!
Bang!
An extremely violent sound suddenly exploded in the stadium! Kevin Durant screamed, and then his hands, which were originally holding the ball, suddenly shook into the air, with his expression seemingly painful...
And basketball is no longer under Kevin Durant's control!
Next to Durant, Wu Dawei was grabbing the ball. He reversed his body and then rushed towards the front court!
Kevin Durant was intercepted!?
Such an idea suddenly popped up in everyone's hearts at Stamps Center, and then everyone felt goose bumps coming out of their bodies in an instant!
Wu Dawei's ninth steal! A new record in the All-Star Game!?
This series of thoughts instantly made the atmosphere in Stamps center reach the highest level! Everyone screamed unrestrainedly at this moment, and people celebrating because they are all witnesses of the league's new records!
Moreover, this is not an ordinary record, it will definitely be a record that has been famous in history! Not only because Wu Dawei broke the record that was sealed for more than 30 years tonight, but also because of his previous "rebellious" declaration!
Hey Charles, do you know how many steals are recorded!?
This sentence will be known to future generations and will always be talked about. Because it has completely gone beyond the scope of arrogance and self-confidence!
Chapter completed!