"Hold on!"
Brown stood on the sidelines and yelled, "Run faster, set screens for Weiguo!"
Kidd organizes the attack...
Wei Guo made a run around the baseline, Jordan moved to the left to help Wei Guo block the defender, and Kidd passed the ball to Wei Guo.
Wei Guo received the ball and took a mid-range shot.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
This is why Wei Guo rarely shows off his dribbling skills on the court; his playing style can be simplified, and once he gets space to shoot, few players can limit his shot.
If the shot misses...
This only shows that Wei Guo's touch was off.
Western Conference All-Stars on offense.
Duncan and Kobe executed a pass and cut, and facing Wei Guo's help defense, Kobe made a difficult fadeaway layup.
105:105!!
That shot was extremely difficult.
The fans in the stadium suddenly fell silent...
This is Philadelphia's home arena. At the start of the game, the fans booed Kobe loudly, which was Philadelphia's resentment towards Kobe. Of course... in the past two years, there have been many rumors that have also put Kobe in the spotlight.
Kobe also harbored resentment; he desperately wanted to win this All-Star game.
Without system reminders...
Wei Guo might have been willing to let things go, but now, faced with the temptation of a ten-pull, he also longed to win the match. As for the All-Star MVP trophy, Wei Guo didn't care; as long as he won the match, he could give the trophy to whoever he wanted.
The defensive intensity is increasing, and the physical contact is becoming more intense.
With 5 minutes and 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Duncan received the ball under the basket and shot.
*Smack!!!*
Wei Guo gave Duncan a block.
Walker got the ball and passed it to Jordan, who dribbled it up the court, and the Western Conference team quickly got into position.
Jordan lobs the ball to Weiguo.
After receiving the ball, Wei Guo turned and got past Duncan, finding space to shoot, but Garnett and Nowitzki's help defense was timely.
"Whoosh~~~"
Having missed his shot, Wei Guo flicked his wrist and passed the ball to Jordan again.
"Whoosh!!!"
Jordan hits a mid-range shot!
123:118!!
This was the biggest point difference in the fourth quarter, with the Eastern All-Stars leading by 5 points.
Neither coach called a timeout...
If the players are eager to win, then let them solve it on the court. The coach doesn't plan to call a timeout to arrange tactics unless it's a crucial moment.
......
Trailing by 5 points, Kobe receives the inbound pass from the baseline.
Dribble to the frontcourt...
Garnett positioned himself under the basket, but Kobe did not pass the ball.
"Whoosh!!!"
He swung his wrist and fired a three-pointer, the basketball swishing through the net.
Then...
Kidd missed a layup, Garnett grabbed the defensive rebound, and dribbled the ball up the court alone. Walker came up to defend, and Kobe came out to receive the ball.
After receiving a pass from Garnett, Kobe hit another three-pointer over Jordan.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball swished through the net again.
123:124!!
The Western Conference All-Stars took a one-point lead.
This is perhaps Kobe's style. With this Western Conference All-Star lineup, Kobe had a greater advantage in the paint, but he chose to go one-on-one, and he even made the shot.
Kidd still dribbles the ball up the court...
With Brown's lineup, Wei Guo has to stay under the basket, otherwise he can't secure rebounds. And when double-teamed by Duncan and Garnett, it's difficult to pass the ball to Wei Guo.
"Pass the ball to McGrady!"
Wei Guo loudly reminded Kidd.
The Western All-Star team only has Kobe and Francis on the perimeter, and Kidd's offensive threat is not very high, but the Eastern All-Star team still has Jordan and McGrady on the perimeter, and these two can always create shooting opportunities.
"Whoosh~~~"
Kidd passed the ball to McGrady.
McGrady pulls up for a jump shot, and Kobe abandons his defense on Jordan and comes over to help defend!
"bang~~~"
The shot missed.
It doesn't matter!!!
Wei Guo leaped high and grabbed the offensive rebound over Duncan, Garnett, and Nowitzki.
When I caught the basketball...
Wei Guo had a brief moment of airtime before passing the ball to McGrady outside the three-point line.
"Whoosh!!!"
As expected, McGrady hit a pull-up three-pointer!
126:124!!
The score went back and forth, and the gap remained tight until the last two minutes of the fourth quarter.
......
"pause!"
Brown called a timeout first.
"Mutombo replaces Jordan!"
Brown explained his tactics: "When there's an opportunity, pass the ball to Weiguo and let him go one-on-one!"
Western Conference All-Star Game bench.
The coach said, "If Iverson doesn't play, Brown will definitely have the players pass the ball to Weiguo in the next two minutes. What you need to do is prevent Weiguo from scoring!"
......
There are 1 minute and 47 seconds left in the game.
139:140!!
The Eastern All-Stars are down by one point.
Wei Guo received the ball and faked a shot, Garnett jumped... the moment the basketball landed, Kobe came to help defend again.
Crossover dribble, then step back!
The movements were so smooth...
Wei Guo had retreated to beyond the three-point line and was about to shoot.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
142:140!!
His personality also plays a part; Wei Guo is a player with a big heart, and he becomes more accurate in crucial moments.
Kobe dribbled the ball up the court...
"Pass the ball!"
Wei Guo was guarding Kobe on the perimeter, saying, "You'll have a hard time scoring against me!"
Wei Guo offered his well-intentioned advice.
In Kobe's view, it was a provocation.
Like a black mamba, Kobe dribbled the ball slowly... Wei Guo understood that although Kobe's dribbling seemed slow, if he rashly tried to steal the ball, Kobe would definitely get past him.
Therefore, the State of Wei remained unmoved...
This is a duel between masters; Wei Guo's defense is watertight.
Kobe suddenly accelerated, intending to break through from Wei Guo's right side. Wei Guo moved to the side, sticking close to Kobe and giving him no space to break through.
Behind-the-back dribble!
Kobe pulled the ball back, and at the moment of catching the ball, he raised his hand and made a shooting fake!
This movement is so realistic...
Wei Guo was faked out by Kobe, and Kobe seized the opportunity, jumping immediately as Wei Guo landed, attempting to score with a fadeaway jumper.
But Kobe underestimated Weiguo's speed and jumping ability; he even forgot about Weiguo's height and wingspan.
The moment of landing...
Wei Guo jumped again, the basketball just grazed Kobe's fingertips.
"Smack!"
Wei Guo raised his racket into the air.
Landing once more, jumping once more!
Wei Guo grabbed the basketball, made a crossover dribble past Kobe, and dribbled straight to the frontcourt.
Behind Wei Guo...
Francis!
Kobe!
Garnett!
Nowitzki!
Duncan!
Kidd!
McGrady!
Walker!
Mutombo!
Nine All-Star players are making a desperate attempt to catch up.
Wei Guo may not be the fastest, but when he jumped with his foot on the free-throw line, no player could catch up.
Aerial windmills...
This scene is destined to become a classic moment in All-Star history.
"Bang!!!"
Wei Guo slammed the basketball into the hoop.
Wei Guo completed three free throw line dunks during the regular season, and fans had been hoping he could replicate that feat in the All-Star Game. Wei Guo did not disappoint his fans.
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