boyutpedia Chapter 38 features a head-to-head battle with Curry, with five 3-pointers in a single chapter. Who
Chapter 38 features a head-to-head battle with Curry, with five 3-pointers in a single chapter. Who
The more powerful the enemy, the more likely it is to have internal problems.
In Curry's view, that's exactly what the Rockets are like right now.
Wang Xiucheng's ability clearly means he won't be a substitute for long; he'll soon take his place.
Once that time comes, the Rockets' original starting lineup will be impacted, and some players will have to sit on the bench or even be traded.
Curry felt it all too well.
Back then, the Warriors decided to develop their own players, so they traded away Monta Ellis, who was their star player at the time and averaged nearly 26 points per game.
In Curry's view, Wang Xiucheng's emergence has put the Rockets in a situation similar to that of the Warriors back in the day.
So……
Curry looked at Wang Xiucheng.
So, will Wang Xiucheng and the Rockets soar to new heights like the Warriors did back then?
Curry didn't have time to think. After receiving the ball, he took a step-back three-pointer right in front of Wang Xiucheng on the outside.
Swish!
Wang Xiucheng looked back and saw that the net had spun out of the hole.
You have to face him to truly feel Curry's terror.
His moves were incredibly fast and accurate.
"Your defense is like an old lady's." Wood walked past Wang Xiucheng and started attacking again.
Wang Xiucheng still ignored him.
Because it is not necessary.
No matter what you say, nothing is more effective than taking concrete actions to refute it.
Constantly engaging in verbal arguments is a sign of low intelligence.
When have you ever seen Curry constantly talking back and forth with his opponents?
This kind of work is done by Draymond Green.
The Rockets simply don't have someone like that right now, and Wang Xiucheng doesn't have the same status as Curry.
Theis serves the ball to Wang Xiucheng, who slowly dribbles the ball. As Theis passes by, the other player tries to screen for him.
Wang Xiucheng patted Tess on the back, indicating that it was unnecessary.
Jalen Green was very active in his off-ball movement in this game.
As soon as Wang Xiucheng arrived at the frontcourt, Green came over to set a screen and set a screen.
Green kept moving between himself and Wang Xiucheng to provide cover.
Curry has been letting Green do as he pleases.
Then, when Green left, he followed Green and deliberately blocked the path between Green and Wang Xiucheng.
You can let Wang Xiucheng break through, but you can't let him pass the ball.
Curry believes this tactic is correct.
Without passing the ball, Wang Xiucheng's effectiveness is reduced by at least half.
Curry's departure left Wang Xiucheng suddenly feeling alone.
Just when everyone thought Wang Xiucheng was going to pass the ball or make a layup, he actually opened his hand and shot.
This is a three-pointer.
Cole stood up instinctively.
Curry also looked back at the basket.
Even Silas, who was far away, quickly walked a few steps to the center line, afraid that he would be too far away to see clearly.
They all knew very well that if this ball went in, it would mean that Kerr's tactics had failed.
Bang!
The basketball hit the side of the rim and bounced up.
Kerr shook his head and sat down, intimidated by the kid; he'd actually thought he could shoot three-pointers.
That's true, if we had, we would have voted long ago.
Silas clapped his hands in disappointment. Sure enough, this kid didn't have a three-point shot. What a pity! If Wang Xiucheng had a three-point shot, even if it was only 30% accurate, he would dare to go up to Stone and bang on the table to get Wang Xiucheng a starting position.
He deliberately left Wang Xiucheng and Wood on the field.
He wanted Stone to see who was truly more helpful to the team.
Curry smiled subconsciously when he saw the shot miss.
He became even more determined to let Wang Xiucheng throw the ball.
Theis, under the basket, desperately blocked the person behind him, grabbed the rebound with one hand, and then passed it directly to Wang Xiucheng, who hadn't been guarded yet.
Wang Xiucheng received the ball, took a deep breath, patted the ball, and took half a step forward.
Even now, there is no one in front of Wang Xiucheng.
Curry, who should have been guarding himself, was standing next to Green, seemingly certain that Wang Xiucheng would pass the ball to Green.
Theis was inside, and Curry heard Wood's internal strife. Tate was marked in the other corner, and Green was indeed the only player he could pass to.
Wang Xiucheng caught the ball, and then, surprisingly, he pulled up and shot a three-pointer.
Curry narrowed his eyes, then shot again?
Curry quickly went to check.
The basketball spun as it flew toward the backboard.
Yes, in Curry's opinion, the ball was too powerful and would hit the backboard.
Bang!
The basketball did indeed hit the backboard, but after bouncing, it went straight into the basket.
Swish!
Three points in.
Curry stood with his hands on his hips, biting his mouthguard, looking somewhat helpless.
That kid is really lucky.
Cole remained calm and composed.
Although Wang Xiucheng made the shot, it was because he had no other choice but to shoot a three-pointer himself.
This will not disrupt your own rhythm and deployment.
Moreover, with two wide-open three-pointers, even a novice could make one.
Silas didn't seem particularly excited at this moment.
It's just luck. This time it's on your side, but next time it might be on the opponent's side.
This three-pointer did not interrupt the game. Curry received the ball and attacked, passing it to Poole. Poole dribbled once and immediately shot a three-pointer.
Swish!
They're in.
The "Brave Three Madmen" has appeared!
On the Rockets' offense, Wang Xiucheng broke through to the frontcourt, and Curry once again left Wang Xiucheng alone to defend the player he thought could shoot.
Swish!
Curry had just let go of Wang Xiucheng and hadn't even reached Green when he heard the sound of the basketball going through the net.
He seemed to sense something and turned to look at Wang Xiucheng, rather than at the basket.
Wang Xiucheng's hand was still in the shooting position after he had just shot the ball.
Seeing Curry looking at him, Wang Xiucheng held up three fingers and shook them, then slowly backed away.
Curry felt his brain suddenly buzz!
Did they really make it in?
Can't you?
Curry then looked at Kerr, whose position should allow him to see the situation more clearly.
Cole looked surprised and shook his head in disbelief.
Is it luck once, or luck twice?
He himself didn't believe this claim.
Who the hell said Wang Xiucheng couldn't shoot three-pointers?
Surprisingly, the Chinese fans in the stadium burst into applause. Wu Yanzu, sitting in the first row, half-stood up and clapped, though he did so relatively discreetly.
Deng Ziqi didn't care at all, jumping and screaming, and when she saw Wang Xiucheng backing away, she even reached out her hand.
Wang Xiucheng laughed and patted Deng Ziqi's palm, making her scream even more wildly.
The game has not been paused and is still ongoing.
Curry dribbles the ball up the court, doesn't need a screen, just pulls up and shoots.
Swish!
They went in again.
Curry looked at Wang Xiucheng in front of him provocatively.
Wang Xiucheng just tried to block Curry, but Curry's release was too fast; the ball was shot almost as soon as he jumped.
Is this what's called a single-stage shooting technique?
Wang Xiucheng's eyes gleamed.
In the transition offense, Wang Xiucheng dribbled the ball, and Curry dared not leave him alone. He kept his eyes on Wang Xiucheng, believing that since he was provoking him, Wang Xiucheng would definitely retaliate.
After all, I was young and impetuous; that's how I got through it.
Wang Xiucheng did indeed do just that.
He made a fake move, but Curry didn't react, seemingly unprepared to defend against his drive.
Suddenly, Wang Xiucheng pulled up and threw the ball.
Curry, who was prepared, jumped up and tried to block Wang Xiucheng's shot.
The two are about the same height and wingspan. Although Wang Xiucheng's jumping ability is obviously better than Curry's, Curry believes he still has a chance to block Wang Xiucheng's shot.
Because Wang Xiucheng's shooting has weaknesses!
However, after Curry jumped, he realized he was wrong.
Before Wang Xiucheng had even reached his peak, the basketball had already flown out of his hands.
Curry watched in shock as the basketball flew over his head and then swished behind him.
One-stage shooting technique!
Wang Xiucheng just used a single-stage shooting technique!
Previously, Wang Xiucheng used the traditional two-stage shooting technique, which Curry could see very clearly.
This is precisely why Curry believed he had a chance to intercept Wang Xiucheng.
But Wang Xiucheng actually used his own one-stage shooting technique!
Curry was certain that Wang Xiucheng had just learned it, and that he had learned it from him.
Because every time I shoot a basketball in front of Wang Xiucheng, Wang Xiucheng stares intently at my shooting form.
Curry knew that Wang Xiucheng was trying to learn from him, but he wasn't worried.
Over the years, many people have wanted to learn my shooting skills, and I have never kept them to myself. However, very few people have truly mastered them and can use them effectively in actual games.
Wang Xiucheng learned it successfully after watching it only a few times?
Curry simply couldn't believe it.
Cole was also surprised at this point.
Wang Xiucheng's shooting motion and release speed are exactly the same as Curry's.
Kerr had previously wanted to call a timeout to set up a defensive strategy against Wang Xiucheng.
But then he changed his mind; there aren't many people who can go toe-to-toe with Curry.
Perhaps many years later, people will take this game out of the box and say, "Look, Wang Xiucheng learned his shooting skills from Curry back then."
The game continued, and in the next few minutes, the Warriors, fueled by their third-point outburst, scored on consecutive possessions, with Curry hitting three-pointers in quick succession.
On the Rockets' side, Wang Xiucheng, who seemed to have suddenly unlocked his full potential, responded with a three-pointer as well.
With four minutes left in the third quarter, the Warriors had 24 points, while the Rockets had an impressive 22.
The Warriors' third consecutive game of dominance continued, but the Rockets were surprisingly not pulled away.
Silas called a timeout and waited on the sidelines. When Wang Xiucheng came off the court, he patted him on the shoulder and said softly, "Not bad."
Wood, however, sat down heavily on the bench with a gloomy expression.
After the last timeout, he didn't receive the ball even once. Whether it was Wang Xiucheng, Green, or anyone else, no one passed him the ball. He only managed to grab two rebounds.
Wang Xiucheng, on the other hand, not only had 4 assists, but also attempted 9 three-pointers, and surprisingly made 5 of them.
Curry only made four three-pointers in the third quarter.
How could he not be angry?