Chapter 185, Rookie Challenge MVP
When I saw Harden, Curry and others in the past, Xue Ding always felt that they were different and might be better than him.
But as time goes by, Xue Ding also knows how to change his mentality.
Curry and Harden are not as good as themselves in terms of ability. Xue Ding is already an All-Star Game-level star. They are just starting out. Xue Ding has completed the surpassing of them at this stage.
As for the future?
Who can tell the future exactly what happened?
In the locker room, Xue Ding took the initiative to take the lead, hoping that everyone would not treat this game as an exhibition match, but would do it with real swords and guns.
The first grade has lost to the second grade for seven consecutive years, and Xue Ding doesn't want to lose the eighth year with himself.
What's more, Xue Ding's goal is to win the MVP in the rookie game!
Curry, Harden, DeRozan and others also knew Xue Ding’s idea roughly, and they all agreed to see Xue Ding’s strong fighting spirit.
When a strong man speaks, there will be many people following him. Xue Ding now has his own unique personality charm.
That is what fans think of as leader charm.
After being motivated, the rookies are all full of fighting spirit.
Westbrook also operates like Xue Ding in the second grade.
Westbrook was also very excited to organize everyone to play. His appearance of trying to get the MVP was also very obvious.
Of course, the reporters would not miss such good materials.
"NBA's passionate fighter!!"
Each reporter recorded the crazy actions of the leaders on both sides.
The first offense in the second half, the intensity of the game suddenly increased, and both sides showed the same high-intensity defense as the regular season!
Blair's strong attack was blocked by Lopez, and Westbrook's layup was also defeated.
But then Xue Ding's layup could not be stopped in the second grade.
When Harden started defending in the first grade, these big guys in the second grade frequently made irons.
This also gives the first grade more opportunities for fast attacks.
When Xue Ding completed a fast break layup again, the first-year team continued to expand its lead, and the strong Blair also made a layup with a trolley, forcing the second-year student to call a timeout.
After the game restarted, Lopez and his teammates performed a beautiful all-connect relay dunk.
However, Curry immediately responded to the three-pointer, Jennings then completed the steal, Evans caused a foul on a fast break, and after 1 of 2 free throws, the first-year lead expanded to 16 points.
Xue Ding's toughness in this game was repeatedly reflected. He turned a blind eye to Lopez and Jerebko's attack, forced himself to jump back and shoot, and scored the ball.
In the next attack, Harden was hit by a pincer attack. When he was about to take off, his face was accidentally hit, his beard was bleeding, and he finally got off to rest.
The second grade continued to adjust tactics to reverse the situation on the court, but the first grade offensive firepower was very fierce. Xue Ding made continuous personal fast break layups, leading the second grade 100-86.
Then, after Westbrook, who was unwilling to give up his 30th attack, he also helped the second grade stabilize his position, but Curry once again responded with a three-pointer.
At this time, under the leadership of Xue Ding, the first grade had completely taken control of the initiative on the field.
With 7 minutes and 29 seconds left in the second half, the first grade leads the second grade 114-100.
After returning from the timeout, the second-year student began to launch a counterattack, scoring 8 points in a row to close the score. But this did not disrupt the offensive rhythm of the rookies. Evans scored a three-pointer, and Curry scored a three-pointer from the outside, the first-year student changed the score to 130-115.
The outstanding performance of the first graders excited the audience, and the fans were playing tricks.
The game then entered the solo performance time between Xue Ding and Westbrook, and finally defeated the second grade 140-128.
No surprises, Xue Ding, who scored 33 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals in the whole game, won the MVP of the rookie game!
Since the NBA All-Star Weekend rookie game adopted the first and second grade confrontation method in 2000, the second grade team has won 8 games in 10 games and achieved 7 consecutive victories. Today, the first grade team ended the second grade team's seven consecutive victories in the rookie game.
When Xue Ding stood on the podium with a winning smile, he won the Rookie MVP trophy.
Almost everyone knows that the new All-Star will start his own trophy collection ceremony.
Xue Ding, a first-grade "rookie", is not only showing his competitive spirit and comparing with Westbrook in the second-grade grade, but the existence of the two of them has made the first and second-grade grades angry in this game, and it doesn't look like an exhibition match at all.
Judging from the overall performance of the game, Xue Ding, who is now at the All-Star level, performed significantly higher than all rookies.
First-grade rookies, whether Curry, Evans, or Jennings, were suppressed by Xue Ding.
Xue Ding echoed the violent aesthetics of Westbrook, who was in the second grade, on the court!!!
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After this game, Xue Ding also accepted an interview on the spot.
Before the rookie match began, Spurs forward Dejuan Blair announced to his teammates that he would try his best to grab each rebound. As a result, he really set a rebounding record in rookie match history. He grabbed 23 rebounds and scored 22 points. This was the first double 20 data in rookie match history. With his help, Xue Ding had no worries and led the first-year team to defeat the second-year team 140-128.
Xue Ding also praised Blair: "He did what he said and grabbed a lot of rebounds for us. That's why we can win."
Sophomore Thunder guard Westbrook scored 40 points, but he and seven other players suffered the embarrassment of losing two consecutive games in the rookie confrontation. They lost to the second grade last year and this year they lost to the first grade again.
Patrick Ewing, the sophomore coach, also said: "In every aspect of the game, we were kicked by our opponents. I know it was just an All-Star game, but in my opinion, we didn't play the game with enough honor. They fought fiercely than us, performed better than us in tactics, and did better in details. Xue is an excellent leader, and it was natural for him to be selected for the All-Star Game."
Ross' absence weakened the overall strength of the sophomore, who did not continue their dominance in this event in Dallas, and eventually lost to the rookie team 128-140, and their seven-game winning streak in the rookie challenge was ended.
Xue Ding of the rookie team had 33 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals, Evans scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Blair scored 22 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists, Jennings scored 16 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds, Harden scored 15 points and 5 rebounds, and Curry scored 14 points.
Westbrook of the sophomore team scored 40 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Beasley scored 26 points and 7 rebounds, Morrow scored 15 points, Love scored 12 points and 6 rebounds, Gasol scored 10 points, Mayo scored 8 points and 10 assists...
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After finishing his work, Xue Ding returned to his seat with the MVP trophy. It was time to spend time with his family.
"Husband, you are so awesome, so awesome." Yaya picked up her phone and showed Xue Ding the photo of her holding up the MVP trophy.
Xue Ding leaned over and looked at the various photos she took.
There are also many Hollywood stars who come to all-stars, and Yaya has also received a lot of photos.
The treatment in the player's family area is always better.
Looking at the two little mouthfuls, their parents laughed.
"Haha, no, I'll give you a touch of the trophy."
When Xue Ding was about to touch Yaya's trophy.
Xue Dad took the lead in taking away Xue Ding's rookie MVP trophy.
Dad Xue can't put down the trophy.
As an old fan, he naturally enjoys this moment.
Yaya also looked at Xue Ding’s father with a smile.
She understood this idea of Xue Dad very well. He had the same father as his son.
Chapter completed!