"They're really just trying to create opportunities for Kobe to go one-on-one."
Gentry thought to himself, "The Zen master is indeed a cunning man."
This is a smoke bomb...
He shouted out his tactics to disrupt the opponent's predictions.
There are 37 seconds left in the fourth quarter!
The Nets might only have one offensive opportunity left, and they still had two timeouts available. Gentry thought it best not to call a timeout.
Wei Guo disliked letting his opponents control his destiny!
Therefore, the Nets will definitely try to get one possession and leave themselves a few seconds of offensive time. This way, even if the Lakers take the lead again, the Nets will still have a chance to win the game.
The Nets inbound the ball from the baseline!
The Zen Master suddenly tensed up. He had watched many of Wei Guo's match videos, especially those where the outcome was still uncertain in the last minute, which he watched repeatedly!
He discovered a pattern...
Given the current situation, Wei Guo will definitely try to get a 7-second shot clock and give the team some time.
"Defend the country!"
The Zen master shouted, "Don't let Wei launch a swift attack!"
Kobe had already circled around to Wei Guo's front, almost back-to-chest, just to prevent Wei Guo from receiving the ball.
Mourning serves from the baseline!
Without much hesitation, he passed the ball to Stockton, who dribbled quickly, and Wei Guo was already charging forward!
"Defense!"
"Defense!"
"Defense!"
The audience shouted and clenched their fists!
The Zen Master shouted, "The Nets are going on a fast break! Stop them! Don't let them score!"
The defense's attention was all on Wei Guo...
Stockton possesses top-tier court vision in the league. He noticed Kiddles when he appeared on the weak side and made a long bounce pass from midfield, bringing the ball into Kiddles' hands.
"Chase after them!"
Kobe shouted anxiously.
Malone chased after Kiddles with all his might, but he was still a step too slow. After receiving a pass from Stockton, Kiddles used a basic basketball move: a three-step layup.
right...
It's just a basic three-step layup.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went into the net.
97:96!!
The Nets completed an offensive play in less than 5 seconds, and Wei Guo was very satisfied with this offensive choice!
My teammates are very reliable!
The pressure was back on the Lakers, and Phil Jackson didn't hesitate, using the last timeout to set up tactics.
The Nets' fast break is good news for the Lakers, as it gives them enough time to set up the offense. Gentry doesn't dare to be careless; he needs to anticipate Phil Jackson's tactics and then find a way to counter them.
A very long pause...
The Lakers inbound the ball from the sideline!
Malone stood on the sidelines, with Kobe, George, and Fisher huddled together.
The referee blew the whistle!
Kobe and his two teammates started running. Kobe moved towards the top of the key, while Fisher ran to the basket.
Kenyon jumped around in front of Malone to interfere with his free throws, putting Malone under a lot of pressure. The Lakers had no timeouts left, so he had to inbound the ball because possession would change if the free throws went out of time!
"Kobe~~~"
Malone yelled at Kobe, and Kenyon instinctively turned around.
Malone passed the ball to the inside, but the Lakers only had Fisher in the paint. Fisher received the ball but didn't dare to go for a layup in front of Mourning, so he dribbled the ball out to the three-point line.
Wei Guo kept chasing after Kobe!
No matter what tactics Phil Jackson devises, Kobe is definitely a player we can't let slip. And Phil Jackson won't let Fisher shoot all the time; such crucial shots should be given to the team's star player!
The Lakers have 6 seconds left on the shot clock!
Malone was standing to the left of the free throw line, with George standing next to him. Kobe made a reverse cut and passed between the two of them, and the two of them blocked Wei Guo!
Fisher immediately passed the ball to Kobe, who then took a three-point shot.
At the critical moment!
Kiddles pounced...
"not good!"
Gentry exclaimed anxiously, "This gives Kobe an opportunity to draw a foul!"
Just as expected!
Kobe's first shot was a fake; he waited for Kidds to pounce on him, leaned against Kidds, and then threw the ball toward the basket.
"Beep!!!"
The referee blew his whistle and called a defensive foul on Kiddles.
That foul was fatal. It was a foul on a three-point shot, and Kobe would have gotten three free throws, but... a dramatic turn of events occurred!
The basketball bounced off the backboard and into the basket.
3+1!!!
...
"Woo woo woo~~~"
"Kobe! Kobe! Kobe!"
"We won!"
......
The crowd went wild; they felt like they were watching the Lakers win!
"This is really terrible."
Gentry shook his head with his eyes closed. "These last few seconds will depend on Wei again."
Kobe Bryant steps to the free-throw line.
Before taking the free throw, Kobe dribbled the basketball three more times than usual before finally shooting it into the basket.
The Lakers made the free throw, giving them a 3-point lead.
A three-point lead essentially guarantees the Lakers an undefeated record, and even if Wei Guo makes a basket in the final seconds, it will only lead to overtime.
at least...
The Lakers still have a chance.
"Whoosh!!!"
Kobe made the free throw with ease.
97:100!!
The Lakers are up by 3 points, and they still have 7 seconds left for the Nets to attack!
......
"The Nets are calling a timeout!"
Gentry finally called a timeout.
As soon as Kobe and his teammates returned to the sidelines, Phil Jackson said, "Double-team Weiguo! Don't let Weiguo receive the ball!"
This is the Lakers' strategy!
The Nets will definitely pass the ball to Wei Guo and let him complete this attack, and Wei Guo will definitely shoot a three-pointer.
"If Weiguo receives the ball..."
The Zen Master added, "Approaching a possible defense, but be careful not to foul."
The Zen master harbored a hidden worry.
His concern wasn't that the Lakers would foul Wei Guo and send him to the free-throw line; his concern was that even if the Lakers fouled, Wei Guo would still make the shot!
"coach..."
Kobe seemed to have something on his mind.
"you say!"
"Could we foul Wei Guo early and send him to the free throw line?"
"this..."
The Zen Master hesitated and fouled Wei Guo early, sending him to the free-throw line. Wei Guo made both free throws, and the Nets were down by one point, but possession returned to the Lakers.
The Nets might also choose to foul and send the Lakers to the free-throw line.
Let's make an assumption...
If the Lakers make both free throws, the Nets will still be down by 3 points. The Nets will have another timeout, but their shot clock will be reduced again, making their hopes of tying the game even slimmer.
However, this suggestion is somewhat risky!
If Wei Guo is really sent to the free-throw line, will he intentionally miss the second free throw to gamble on a defensive rebound?
For the Nets, this approach is even riskier; intentionally missing a free throw while still securing the defensive rebound requires extremely precise control over the ball's trajectory.
But Wei Guo's game-winning shot accuracy is 100%!
He even scored several incredible halftime winners, which made the Zen Master consider taking a risk.
How's your physical condition?
The Zen Master looked at Kobe and Shaq, "Is there a problem with playing overtime?"
"no problem!"
"......"
This answer is a stretch. Even the Zen Master wouldn't dare gamble on overtime against a stamina monster like Wei Guo.
With the timeout approaching, the Zen Master finally made up his mind, "If you really can't defend, then foul, but you must foul beforehand, and not when Wei Guo is shooting!"
......
The timeout is over, the game continues!
The Nets have 7 seconds left on the shot clock, and Hill inbounds the ball!
The Nets players ran to help Wei Guo block the defender, allowing him to receive the ball smoothly. The moment Wei Guo received the ball, Kobe, Malone, and George instantly formed a circle around him.
Wei Guo raised his hand...
"Is he going to shoot?"
Without hesitation, Kobe stepped forward and hugged Weiguo.
The passionate embrace moved the referee to blow his whistle. Wei Guo was stunned for a moment; this tactic was cunning!
What should we do now?
Gentry was stunned.
Scott said, "Wei should know that he has to intentionally miss the second free throw and then go for the defensive rebound. If he gets it, great... if he doesn't, he should foul immediately!"
The Nets are down by 3 points.
After Wei Guo made the first free throw, the team was still down by 2 points. He could make both free throws and then foul a Lakers player, sending the Lakers to the free throw line, and finally use those few seconds to organize another attack.
Or perhaps...
Wei Guo intentionally missed his second free throw, and the defense went to fight for the defensive rebound.
If they manage to grab the ball, they not only have a chance to tie the score, but they might even be able to win the game against the Lakers. If they don't, they've basically lost the game, and even if they foul the Lakers again, it won't help.
......
This match had extremely high viewership!
The hearts of millions of players around the world are captivated. Wei Guo stepped up to the free-throw line, and fans are eagerly awaiting his solution to break the deadlock!
"Slap! Slap! Slap!"
Wei Guo dribbled the basketball a few times and then made his first free throw.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went into the net.
98:100!!
This shot was expected by everyone; the question now is how Wei Guo will decide on his second free throw!
As Wei Guo raised his wrist, the fans' hearts tightened.
Millions of eyes were fixed on Wei Guo, who flicked his wrist and sent the basketball flying straight toward the basket. This was different from Wei Guo's usual free throw form!
"Rebound!!"
The Zen master shouted this sentence with almost all his might.
O'Neal and Malone quickly moved to position themselves under the basket, but the basketball seemed to have eyes, bouncing off the rim and back into Wei Guo's hands. Wei Guo received the ball, turned around, and took a big step back!
"Defend the country!!!"
The Lakers players all rushed towards Wei Guo's direction.
However...
Wei Guo had just reached the three-point line when he took a shot!
The game time expired while the basketball was still in the air, and the result was as expected.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went into the net.
The score is now set!
101:100!!
Wei Guo sealed the victory for the Lakers.
It's not fair to blame the Lakers for their tactical mistakes; they had made the best tactical arrangements, but Wei Guo's individual ability was simply too strong.
Match statistics:
Wei Guo: 60 points, 21 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks
Kobe: 41 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
O'Neal: 27 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks
......
After taking a 3-0 lead, the outcome of this final match was no longer in doubt!
The Nets players played brilliantly in Game 4, thwarting the Lakers' comeback attempt and ultimately eliminating the Lakers 4-0 to lift their first championship trophy in franchise history!
Winning consecutive championships is an honor!
But...
No team in the league has won back-to-back championships in the last three years.
Nets 4-0 Lakers!
The Brooklyn Nets won their first championship this season, a hard-won achievement. They also reached the Finals last season, but no one thought they could win the title.
Although the Nets were a strong team at the time, defeating many strong opponents in the playoffs, the gap between them and the Rockets was too big. In the end, Wei Guo's Rockets easily defeated the Nets to win the championship.
This season...
With the addition of Wei Guo, the Nets made a comeback and finally won the championship!
The whole city cheered.
In the past three years, three teams have won the championship.
76ers!
Rockets!
Brooklyn Nets!
The teams are different, but they have one thing in common: the Finals MVP. The Finals MVP for the past three years has been the same person: Wei Guo!
to this end...
Chinese teams are the most watched in this summer's draft!
In fact, ever since Wei Guo entered the league, Chinese players have received a lot of attention. Wang Zhizhi was a decent role player, followed by Yao Ming, the number one draft pick! Now he is also a rare and excellent center in the league. After Yao Ming, there is another Chinese player, Gu Tao, nicknamed "The Mathematician"!
Although Gu Tao's performance in his rookie season was not as good as Wei Guo's.
However, many scouts predict that Gu Tao will achieve great things in the future, perhaps even surpassing Yao Ming and ranking among the top 50 players in history.
Gu Tao's performance on the court is rational. He always makes the right offensive choices, and his shot is like algebra, a perfect parabola!
Wei Guo had chatted with Kobe, and Kobe said he wanted to find Gu Tao during the offseason to practice with him. He said he wanted to practice but actually wanted Gu Tao to give him coaching. This was very rare. A superstar in the league would actually ask a rookie for advice!
......
After the finals, Wei Guo returned to China!
There are also some international basketball seasons this summer, but Wei Guo did not participate.
International events...
Wei Guo now has only one goal: the 2008 Beijing Olympics!
Wei Guo will definitely participate this season. He even decided to retire after winning the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He didn't tell anyone about this idea, but once the idea took hold, it was unstoppable.
After returning to China, Wei Guo's thoughts were on the Hope Primary School from last year.
so...
Wei Guo wants to visit the Hope Primary School he sponsored last year.
The Hope Primary Schools sponsored by Weiguo are all named '(Location) Weiguo Hope Primary School', with the prefix being the region name and the last six characters being Weiguo Hope Primary School.
During this period, some netizens questioned Wei Guo's high-profile charity work, noting that his name was written on every Hope Primary School. Wei Guo, who usually ignores netizens, surprisingly responded to this question in an interview!
The reason why Wei Guo's name is written on every Hope Primary School is to accept social supervision and ensure the construction quality of each school. If any problems arise, the person in charge, Wei Guo himself, can be directly contacted. Even if Wei Guo does not have time to appear, a team will definitely step in to resolve the issue!
This summer, Wei Guo visited various Hope Primary Schools, and he wasn't alone!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com