Free Web NovelChapter 600: Chapter 184: Why Don’t You Just Read My ID Number Out Loud!
1. If it’s an outside pick-and-roll, after a successful pick-and-roll, choose to cut inside, speed rating temporarily +2, choose to pull up and shoot, three-point rating or mid-range shot rating temporarily +2.
2. If it’s a low post pick-and-roll, strength rating temporarily +2, jump rating temporarily +2, after successfully forcing the opponent to switch defense or double team, layup rating temporarily +2.
Put it on immediately, Zhang Hao looked at this medal again, the effect is very significant, he is already outstanding in shooting, top level with a 92 mid-range shot rating, very difficult to improve further, but if this medal’s bonus is triggered, he can reach 94, close to super top level.
The bonus to physical qualities is actually the strongest, equivalent to an additional two points in explosive physical qualities, provided that the pick-and-roll is executed well...
"Why am I being so reckless! Indeed, I’ve got another skill that I need to train, and it’s not a solo practice..."
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The first Chinese player to win Rookie of the Year!
Actually, yesterday, when the Lakers came to Sacramento, several domestic media outlets had already arrived in the city, as the voting period for regular season awards had been announced long ago. After the awards were announced, domestic journalists rushed to Sleep Train Arena.
Being in California, many media outlets from Los Angeles and the Bay Area also came, as well as several national-level large media organizations.
At two o’clock in the afternoon, the Lakers held a press conference for Zhang Hao winning Rookie of the Year.
The interviews were routine, most questions and answers were standard, but when it came to being one vote short, Zhang Hao was spirited: "Getting 124 votes was a huge motivation for me, it showed me I’m not good enough yet, I need to work harder, especially when facing players from my cohort, I need to play harder, striving to make everyone recognize me as the best rookie of this class."
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In front of the TV, watching the footage of Zhang Hao’s pre-game interview.
Zhang Hao’s calm expression remained, each word seemed fine, totally fitting the impression he gives.
But Damon Stoudamire pieced these words together, feeling like he was reciting his name.
He felt the combination sounded like—Little Flying Squirrel, I’m going to deal with you!
"What does it have to do with me? It’s not like I cast the vote, it’s not like I wanted that vote!
This damn high schooler, thinks I’m easily scared? Next time we meet I’ll definitely show you... definitely!"
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"Who cast the 125th vote?"
This topic became one of today’s hot topics.
If Zhang Hao had won Rookie of the Year unanimously, the topic wouldn’t have been so lively, regardless of play style questions, his regular season performance was already celebrated. freēwēbnovel.com
Now that he didn’t get a unanimous decision, it gave the media something to speculate about, and fans were surely interested in who didn’t cast the vote for him.
Also, regarding the All-Rookie teams, 12 players selected for both rookie teams, 7 were big men, among them 5 power forwards, reinforcing that this was a great year for big men and power forwards in the draft.
This year, the big men, both talented and ready, and diverse, after the season, many fans are interested in the future development of these rookie big men.
By 4:30 PM, the first game of the sixth day of this season’s playoffs began, the Magic vs. Hawks series Game 3.
The visiting Magic gave the Hawks no chance to struggle, winning 91-83 decisively and sweeping the series 3-0 to advance!
The fourth team to advance to the second round appeared.
Next was the Pacers vs. Pistons Game 3, the Pacers’ defense on the road was excellent.
Although the Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills were soaring in momentum, Alan Houston posted a bizarre 33 points 0 rebounds 0 assists performance, Grant Hill’s 13 points 9 rebounds 7 assists were quite exceptional, Joe Dumars also had 15 points and 6 assists, but besides the three of them, no Pistons player scored in double digits.
The Pacers narrowly won 91-88 against the Pistons, turning the series lead 2-1, from trailing 0-1 to seizing the series point.
Arriving in Houston about to face the Rockets’ Karl Malone and John Houston Stockton, seeing the other two teams starting off with an upset 0-1 fall behind, both recovered, while their own—"Are we the only clowns?"
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After Anfernee Hardaway and O’Neal’s as well as Grant Hill’s games were over, the Lakers vs. Kings and Utah Jazz vs. Rockets games were set to start simultaneously.
As teams in the upper bracket of the West playoffs, Lakers and Utah Jazz had distinctly different fates.
Utah Jazz trail 0-2, Lakers lead 2-0.
Despite both on the road, the feel was similar.
Dead silence...
Kings trailing 0-2, players unmotivated, fans’ emotions also very low, originally high expectations after the first game, but in the second game, Kings looked like they just gave up.
The atmosphere at the Kings’ home court seemed fitting, the 26-win gap compared to the 60+ win teams, apart from David Robinson’s injury causing the Spurs’ early upset, all three 60+ win teams swept to advance, Kings’ fans just couldn’t find hope.
On the other side, Houston is a unique place with one of the top high-income populations nationwide, ticket sales were good, yet fans at the games seemed disconnected from the matches, lacking any game atmosphere.
Hence, similar situations occurred in both arenas—guests played exceptionally well!
From last season, Rockets’ road win rate surpassed their home win rate, fans joking it’s because the Rockets’ home wasn’t as bustling as the away games, suggesting management hire some rowdy fans to bring in some cheer, Rockets’ players would feel like they’re playing away, boosting the win rate...
However, tonight, the issue was mainly Olajuwon’s stamina not as robust as in previous games, while Malone scored 39 points, Olajuwon himself only 23 attempts, 7 successes, just 18 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists.
95-82, Utah Jazz took one back on the road.
Meanwhile, simultaneous Lakers vs. Kings Game 3, Zhang Hao 11 shots, 4 scored, secured 13 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block, 3 steals, shooting was mediocre, but passing was impressive, only 3 turnovers for 6 assists, quite a good assist-to-turnover ratio, defense was also decent, successfully intercepting several times the opposing point guard’s lob to cutting players, snagging 3 steals.
Along with Van Exel scoring 27 points 4 assists, Magician 18 points 7 assists, Campbell 31 points, Lakers had four players scoring in double digits, defeated Kings 112-98, sweeping the series 3-0 to advance!
