Free Web NovelChapter 590: Chapter 181: Crazy Playoff Debut! (Part 2)
The Kings are very cautious with their defense, Doug Christie’s driving ability is not great, mainly guarding against Zhang Hao’s turnaround from mid-range, Polynice can’t stop him, and Zhang Hao’s open shot obviously can’t be allowed, even though Zhang Hao’s shooting tonight isn’t great, relying mostly on fast breaks and free throws for scoring.
As long as they stick close and don’t give Zhang Hao a chance to receive the ball, Richmond is quite confident in his lateral movement, not afraid of Zhang Hao’s turnaround, having gained weight to 98 kilograms after a leg injury, he has enough heft.
But unexpectedly for Richmond, Zhang Hao immediately leaned on him to ask for the ball upon encountering the switch!
Tonight, Zhang Hao has faced rough defense as soon as he caught the ball, and even made passing turnovers in the first quarter, and from the second quarter on has hardly asked for the ball to go one-on-one!
But the Magician outside didn’t hesitate, seeing Zhang Hao ask for the ball, decisively passed it over, knowing Zhang Hao wouldn’t act on impulse.
Just as Richmond was momentarily stunned and focused on defense, Zhang Hao slightly tilted his head to look down at him...
"Hey, Mr. Richmond."
"?" Richmond didn’t answer, his expression was puzzled.
Zhang Hao rarely showed expression, smiled: "Do you believe in the existence of light?"
What does that mean?
Just as a hint of confusion emerged in Richmond, he saw Zhang Hao lower his center of gravity, quickly focused, lowering his center of gravity to prepare for lateral movement or bracing for an impact.
Zhang Hao’s strength, Kings players have felt a few times, know it’s hard to defend, but now Richmond thinks he can, Zhang Hao’s running is practically sluggish, he has confidence... FUC...
Richmond’s confidence was shattered by an elbow!
Zhang Hao collided three times consecutively, pushing Richmond back into the three-second area, before Polynice’s hurried help defense rushed to position, turned around, like leaning against a wall, shot a steady close-range jump shot and scored!
After making the shot, Zhang Hao turned and didn’t look back as he retreated to defense, Jason Williams was thrilled! The scene of Zhang Hao tilting his head to speak to Richmond was too familiar to him, though he didn’t hear what Zhang Hao said, he could guess! frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
Before retreating to defense, Jason Williams loudly shouted at Richmond: "You have to always believe in the light!"
Zhang Hao’s steps were light as he completed the retreat, the fans on site found it unbelievable! Not to mention the fans at the site, even Lakers players found it unbelievable!
After fighting for 9 minutes in the second half, Zhang Hao’s collapsing state hardly seemed like an act, if he could really act, why not go make movies and TV series for easy money instead of playing basketball?
As he ran back, the Magician curiously asked, "Aix, your stamina..."
"Recovered after strolling those two plays."
"..."
It’s absurd!
What kind of wild talk is this? freёweɓnovel.com
Regardless of all that for now, hope is coming! Before Van Exel is rested well, the set offense has Zhang Hao holding on!
The Kings are eager to overturn the score from the start, but twice when it seemed promising, Zhang Hao single-handedly destroyed it.
This made the Kings’ side somewhat impatient, Adeny, after cooling down for a play, started breaking through, executing break and passing quite well, Zhang Hao’s timely movement was instead caught by Adeny to pass underneath.
Polynice didn’t go for a block but turned his moving body to catch Zhang Hao under the basket, received the ball.
But somehow Polynice hastily tried to dunk it, smashed it on the rim!
This mistake caused the other Kings players to grumble and quickly retreat.
Only set offense?
Obviously not, fast break, Zhang Hao became even more aggressive!
Seeing Jason Williams rush up to grab the board, Zhang Hao darted straight toward the frontcourt.
Compared to the fast break two plays ago, this time, Zhang Hao was even faster!
With an incredible look from everyone including teammates, Zhang Hao was the first to dash to the opponent’s three-point line!
The Magician hurriedly sent a long pass, Zhang Hao even waited a bit before receiving the ball, like a stroll took two steps for a layup and scored.
This time, it truly was shocking!
Previously, Zhang Hao also had fast breaks after stamina decline, also aggressive, so before, Zhang Hao’s fast break didn’t surprise others.
They knew that wasn’t Zhang Hao really being as fast as at the start of the game, but that everyone’s overall pace slowed due to stamina dropping, Zhang Hao’s fast break speed was also declining, it’s just his fast break was simply that fast.
Looking at Zhang Hao running back, the Magician recalled their last conversation when Zhang Hao ran back...
"So just resting a little, you recover?"
Genius!
This talent is incredible!
The Magician was very shocked, thinking it was exaggerated, but there was nothing logically wrong.
NBA top players, any one of them among ordinary people is like Superman, even Stockton among ordinary middle-aged men is a Superman-like existence.
Breaking it down, Zhang Hao’s strong recovery ability is, in the Magician’s view, not all that special.
Yet as a basketball player, it’s the most practical gift!
No matter how much running or jumping, without good stamina, it’s useless!
to 78, the Kings are trailing by 5 points! Looking at that rookie across the way, Richmond, who used to compete with Drexler, Spree, Reggie Miller for top shooting guard before Jordan’s comeback, even panicked!
Zhang Hao, who has already scored 6 points in the fourth quarter, increased his total to 25 points!
But in panic and trying to exert force, at this point, only more despair will be added!
After scoring 6 points in a row, Zhang Hao took off!
In the low position with a back-up in set offense, catching and shooting post-running, seizing the chance for fast breaks almost unstoppable... Most times, when Zhang Hao initiates a fast break, the Kings can hardly manage tactical fouls!
