allendalepharm Chapter 5 Overtime Starter: Death Coil!
Chapter 5 Overtime Starter: Death Coil!
"Victory must remain in the Bay Area!"
Curry's firm and powerful gaze already signaled the end of the game.
Wu Qian did not question it.
The baby-faced killer of the 21 season, he believed was at an even more unstoppable peak than his championship-winning season of 22.
"good!"
"Hey, gay, come on!"
At this moment, Kerr also began calling out to the Warriors players.
Overtime lasts only five minutes, but it takes a lot of time!
The key point is that the break in the middle is only 2 minutes and 10 seconds!
Grizzlies head coach Taylor did the same, starting to work intensively on tactical arrangements.
Wu Qian, Mannion, and Payton, who had been benched at this time, all returned to their positions.
After all, there's no need for the peripheral rotation players to step forward at this point, leaving room for the main players and key rotation players.
suddenly,
"Wu, what are you doing sitting here? Come on!" Cole called out when he saw that Wu was sitting on the bench.
Wu Qian immediately put down his water glass, not expecting that he would still have a chance, and hurriedly moved closer.
Kerr also began to make tactical arrangements.
"Hey, gay, listen up! We can't waste this opportunity Wu risked his life for us. We have to get into that damn playoffs!"
Cole's expression was angry, and his tone was firm.
"Stephen, how was your rest?"
He cared most about his disciple.
Because he single-handedly carried the Warriors' entire offensive firepower!
"Don't worry, I've rested enough! Now, I'm going to crush them!"
Cole nodded. "Dilron already has five fouls. Let's try to draw another foul!"
"It's still our familiar tactics..."
"Our first lineup: Stephen, Wiggins, Green, Moore..."
He paused for a moment at this point.
He glanced at Jordan Poole and Wu Qian, then his gaze hardened. "Wu, you go!"
Poole's pupils dilated slightly.
It wasn't him?
Wu Qian didn't expect that in this crucial second overtime, Kerr would dare to put him on the court despite the pressure.
After making the announcement, the latter even patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Wu, don't feel pressured. Remember, you fought your way through this overtime. If you get the ball, don't hesitate!"
As a championship-winning coach, Kerr's judgment is naturally excellent.
During these days of training, he could see that although this Chinese player had some bad habits in defense and offense, ...
Hardworking, diligent, humble, and today he is also a player with a big heart!
Both the Grizzlies and Warriors fought fiercely in this playoff game, with their key players' shooting percentages barely exceeding 50%.
莫兰特29中14，库里28中13，狄龙更是22中7，维金斯22中10.......
Poole, who came off the bench, only managed 6 of 15 shots...
Besides the enormous physical exertion, the psychological pressure is also immense.
The reason the Grizzlies dared to engage in fierce battles and even double-team Curry today is because the Warriors' shooters and forwards were just too cold!
Wu Qian might just be the X-factor that influences the game!
Curry also said seriously, "Wu, you're on fire. Shoot bravely and decisively. They will definitely double-team me."
Wu Qian nodded. "Stephen, I will also keep the victory in the Bay Area!"
......
Tencent Live Room
"Gentlemen, we've now entered the second overtime. Both of you favor the Warriors, so could you predict the starting lineups for both teams in overtime?"
In response to the question from the beautiful Mina, Su Qun nodded, "I know, the fans in the live stream all want to know if Kerr will start Wu Qian!"
In just one minute, the number of viewers in the live stream surged, and the moment when the game-tying three-pointer came from behind has already entered the top ten trending topics on Douyin.
It attracted a lot of viewers.
"Teacher Ke, what did you say?"
Su Qun was clever; he simply threw the difficult problem at Ke Fan.
The latter chuckled and said, "It really boils down to one question: does the coach dare to bring on a rookie who's on fire but is making his playoff debut, or even his first NBA game, in this kind of situation?"
"Some people say you can put the player in first, then call a timeout to substitute, but no, there are two timeouts in overtime, and they are crucial!"
"If they start and become a weakness for the opponent, then this crucial timeout will have been wasted!"
Ke Fan paused for a moment, then continued his analysis.
"First, the starting lineup will remain Curry, Wiggins, and Green. Whether it's Moore or Looney protecting the rim is fine; the key is the outside firepower!"
"Is it Poole, whose shooting touch is off, or Wu Qian, who hit two consecutive three-pointers?"
"I think it will be Poole's!"
Su Qun nodded, "My answer is also Poole."
"A championship coach wouldn't gamble on the shooting touch of fringe players. Like Curry going 0-for-10, even if he has a shot opportunity on the next possession, would the Warriors pass him the ball?"
"It still will!"
"Beep!"
The moment the two finished their analysis, the referee blew his whistle during the live broadcast.
The Warriors' starters also stood next to the referee.
An invisible slap echoed in the live stream!
Su Qun and Ke Fan exchanged a glance and couldn't help but ask, "Ke'er... actually dared to gamble?"
The Warriors' first four starters were all fine, but the fifth player to take the court wasn't Poole, but Wu Qian!
Chase Center.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor looked at Wu Qian standing on the sidelines with a slight frown.
"They actually dared to start him!"
He couldn't figure out the Warriors' intentions for a moment, whether they really wanted to use him as an auxiliary firepower for Curry.
Still confused...
However, he wasn't worried: "If you dare to put a rookie on the field, then you have to accept defeat!"
The Grizzlies' starting lineup consists of Morant, Dillon, Bane, Allen, and Ja Jackson.
No matter who is paired with that Chinese person, they are outmatched!
One-on-one is enough!
Possession in overtime is decided by a jump ball, which is why both sides fielded centers with five fouls each.
First, they have to protect the rim; second, it's a jump ball situation.
Dillon immediately targeted Curry, while Morant was guarded by Wiggins.
Morant isn't facing Wiggins today; he's also facing Green from Dwyane Wade!
Both sides are facing tough challenges.
Wu Qian ultimately faced off against Grayson Allen, who was also a substitute player.
"Rookie, don't think you can make it in the NBA just because you made two lucky three-pointers. You'll see what a veteran is like in a minute!"
Grayson Allen didn't hold back either, immediately launching into a barrage of trash talk.
Wu Qian laughed. He might not be able to beat him in a game, but what about trash talk?
If you can't win the argument, you can go home and find your mom!
There's a saying in China: "The Yangtze River's back waves crash against the front waves, and the front waves die on the beach!"
"Wait, I'm going to take my first insurance contract right in your face!"
"Hmph, arrogant!"
"Beep!"
The referee blows the whistle and throws the ball.
"Bang!"
The basketball was slapped into his own half by Moore, but Wu Qian reacted quickly and caught it easily.
He didn't hold onto the ball; he passed it directly to Green.
Curry found an opportunity, received the ball with a handoff, and hit a three-pointer over Dillon's close defense!
"Whoosh!"
The Warriors lead 121-118, a three-point advantage!
After scoring, Curry made a rare throat-slitting gesture towards Dillon.
"Shit, damn it, don't get cocky!"
Taylor, sitting on the sidelines, immediately shouted, "Give the ball to Allen, spread out, spread out!"
Zone defense is rare in the NBA; it's mostly man-to-man defense with constant switching.
This is the core tactic for limiting the opponent's star player!
"Wu, don't worry, we'll help you defend!"
Upon seeing this, Green and Wiggins immediately spoke up.
Wu Qian nodded, but his gaze turned to the random effect he had received today.
[Basic Death Coil!]
Want to take him down one-on-one?
Then give it a try!
"Newbie, watch carefully and learn diligently!"
Grayson Allen received the ball and started frantically attacking down the left flank, but failed.
The right side failed!
Even the angle at which the ball is hit is being gradually compressed.
"Damn it, this Chinese defense... I don't believe it!"
Grayson Allen, without thinking twice, forced his way through from the right!
But it still didn't work!
Wu Qian's body coiled tightly around it like a snake.
As he took that step downwards, Green's eyes lit up on the wing.
"Wu, Bao!"
The two duo instantly double-teamed Grayson, causing him to fall to the ground.
Then, with lightning speed, Qiu Wu snatched the basketball from his arms!
Wiggins on the side also started moving in an instant.
Wu Qian made a direct cross.
"Bang!"
A powerful dunk.
The score is 123 to 117!
Wu Qian stood up, looked down,
"Want to hit me? You're not qualified!"