harleyscars Chapter 17: A Series of Big Hats! Wu Qiangao's Counterattack!
Chapter 17: A Series of Big Hats! Wu Qiangao's Counterattack!
"But unfortunately, you don't!"
Wu Qian's words angered Clarkson. "Rookie, don't be too happy yet!"
"We have plenty of time, let's take our time!"
During halftime, Joe Ingles and Bojan Bojan in the Jazz locker room specifically pointed out that Wu Qian's trash talk needed to be paid special attention to.
Clarkson didn't expect to be served a hot pot right away!
Can you bear it?
I can't stand even a little bit!
"Oh? Then let's give it a try!"
The Warriors were on offense, and after Wiggins made a difficult two-pointer, Clarkson asked again on the second possession, choosing to go one-on-one against Wu Qian once more.
However, it was discovered that the latter still left an empty space on the left.
"Trying to fool me a second time? Dream on!"
Clarkson had already made his decision; since the Chinese rookie was placed on the left, he would play along.
After a few crossover dribbles, he pretended to break through to the left, and then, the instant Wu Qian moved his body, he made a super big change of direction!
He accelerated to the right and charged into the penalty area again.
Anderson immediately stepped in to help defend, but Clarkson broke through with a Euro step and scored a layup before Green could react!
He wouldn't suffer the same loss again...
Before the basketball even dropped, Clarkson's field of vision suddenly dimmed slightly, causing his heart to tighten.
then,
"Bang!"
The basketball flew outwards like a cannonball, and the sound echoed in Clarkson's ears like a bomb.
At that moment, only one sentence echoed in his mind.
"What?! How is this possible?!"
Wu Qian landed and, facing Clarkson, immediately started flexing his muscles.
"Trash, I told you, you're brainless, you can't get past me!"
This time, the left weak side is still a trap!
Despite Clarkson's breakthrough, Wu Qian never shifted his focus.
He gambles!
I'm betting that Clarkson, who suffered a loss last round, won't fall for it again this round. His breakthrough to the left side is definitely a feint!
The focus remains on preventing breakthroughs from the right side.
For three-pointers, try to interfere as much as possible and never jump!
What if they really break through the left side?
Then I'll give it to you!
When his lateral movement speed is insufficient, it's better to gamble on defense than to be easily passed by due to a shift in his center of gravity.
but......
He's usually pretty lucky at gambling!
As I always say, if your defense isn't enough, make up for it with your brain!
"Fuck! You Chinese newbie, you're only lucky you have teammates. In a one-on-one fight, I could beat you to a pulp!"
If that first cap only ignited Clarkson's anger...
Then this second hat is just adding fuel to the fire!
Anyone who gets blocked twice in a row, especially a complete unknown player, or even a rookie making their first NBA game...
Even a normal substitute would have a bad mentality, let alone Clarkson, who was named the best sixth man this season.
Unfortunately, Wu Qian didn't respond to his challenge to a one-on-one fight. Instead, he pointed to his head.
"You're brainless!"
"Fuck!"
"Clarkson, calm down! Conley, you go hit number 91!"
Jazz head coach Snyder on the sidelines shouted anxiously.
We absolutely cannot let Clarkson and Wu Qian continue to face off; that would suddenly become a disaster!
Conley has extensive on-court and playoff experience, making him the best counter to someone who excels at trash talk.
However, although his defense is very good, if Conley is assigned to guard Wu Qian, Clarkson will have to face Anderson or Wiggins.
This was not Snyder's original idea.
Because his defensive intentions are not strong, he is the best candidate to match up against the Warriors' number 91.
One has high shooting efficiency but lacks the desire to break through on offense.
Although Clarkson's defensive effort is not strong, his perimeter defense is not too lax.
pity……
It has to be opened!
He had to switch Clarkson to defense.
Miguel's defense wasn't terrible, but...
Mitchell is the Jazz's strongest scorer. If his mentality is also ruined, who can he complain to?
"Fuck! Rookie, don't fall into my hands!"
Clarkson cursed angrily, then turned and retreated to defend.
All the Jazz players were very obedient; Mitchell and Conley would switch to defend Wu Qian, and their success rate was very high.
However, since Wu Qian took Conley away, the Warriors were also relentlessly attacking Mitchell and Clarkson!
The third quarter ended quickly.
Wu Qian still lacked the desire to shoot, and faced with Conley's close defense, he made none of his three-point attempts.
On the other hand, he used his height to shoot high and high, making two out of four shots and scoring four points.
Curry, Wiggins, Anderson, and Poole off the bench carried the Warriors' offense in the third quarter.
The Warriors were leading by seven points before both teams' starters left the court.
However, with Bojan Bogdanovic and Joe Ingles coming off the bench, the Jazz hit three consecutive three-pointers, forcing the Warriors to call a timeout.
Seven timeouts, with exactly three remaining for the fourth quarter.
The score was tied at 97-97 before the fourth quarter began.
Tencent Sports
"This match is so exciting!"
"Yeah, who would have thought that this Warriors team, riddled with injuries and having just gone through a life-or-death battle with the Grizzlies, could fight the league's top team, the Jazz, to this extent!"
"Folks, there's still the fourth quarter left. Wu Qian currently has 26 points, second only to Curry's 28. There's a chance he'll break 30 tonight!"
The popularity of this match is constantly rising on major free sports broadcasting platforms.
Major dormitory
"Holy crap, Li Fei, are you still sleeping? Our No-Money Bro has gone on a killing spree!"
"Stop kidding, I didn't go to sleep until 3 AM last night. They're facing the Jazz, the league's best team. Unless Klay returns, they have no chance!"
"No way, I'm not kidding, No Money Bro already has 26 points in three quarters!! Holy crap!"
Wu Qian has a small following in China because his name sounds similar to "no money" in Chinese, and because of his hard work and the fact that he has booked training sessions with professional teams abroad.
Therefore, he was jokingly called "Brother No Money" by fans!
The first trending topic on Douyin (TikTok) was: "The guy who's broke is about to become rich!"
San Francisco, Chase Center.
"Oh, Wu, you've really given me a tough challenge!" Warriors general manager Myers exclaimed as he watched the replay of the game's highlights from the Jazz arena.
His performance in the final minutes of the last game against the Grizzlies has led them to decide to sign Wu Qian.
As for salary, he wanted to lower it!
The pressure of facing the Jazz is definitely much greater than that of facing the Grizzlies, even though he hopes the team will win.
But clearly, that's unlikely!
Therefore, he wanted to use this series of matches to lower the price; his bottom line was six million a year.
The salary of the fifth pick in the NBA draft is less than 30 million over four years, which is six million, not a very low number.
but........
Twenty-two points in the first half, twenty-six points in three quarters, this performance...
Six million?
It'll probably increase many times over!
As for the exact multiplier, that depends on how well Wu Qian performs after the Warriors series ends!
"I really hope you can maintain your consistent performance!"
Miles glanced at the arena, his eyes gleaming.
After all, no matter what, the Warriors will definitely not let Wu Qian go.
A player with such incredible immediate impact, even younger than this year's draft picks—if he were to participate in the NBA draft again...
Definitely a top contender for the top score!
Then the team won't need to think about developing the newly acquired bust second overall pick!
He was also more confident in persuading Lacob!
If Oubre and Wiseman are traded...
"Wu, it's all up to you. I really hope to personally hand you a 20 million contract!"
.........
Salt Lake City Stadium.
"Wu, do you still have enough energy?" Cole looked at Wu, who was still panting heavily after resting for two minutes, and his eyes revealed his worry.
"call......."
Wu Qian shook his head: "Give me two more minutes!"
It was my first time playing ball at high altitude, and it was a bit uncomfortable.
He suffered from altitude sickness!
Although he had two forced shots left in the third quarter, he used all his energy on defense.
His role in the third quarter was to draw Conley away from the Warriors' offense, creating opportunities for Wiggins, Anderson, and Curry to mismatch against Mitchell and Clarkson.
So even if they can go up and sink two unreasonable three-pointers, their defense will be a complete sieve.
"Okay, let's take a break!"
"Pool, you're starting in the fourth quarter!"
Mohr, who played for 40 minutes in regular time during the playoffs, only played for six minutes in this match.
Moore's scoring is too inconsistent, and his defense is also terrible.
Previously, it was out of necessity that Jordan Poole had to lead the second unit.
But now that we have Wu Qian, we can switch to connect the second unit. Although Poole's defense is also a sieve, his offense is more consistent than Moore's.
"Um!"
"Everyone, you've already done a great job, fighting this far against the other side. Let's give it one last shot!"
"Beep!"
The fourth quarter began with the referee's whistle.
However, Wu Qian's condition did not improve during his rest on the sidelines; in fact, his chest tightness and shortness of breath began to worsen.
"call......."
He felt his vision gradually blurring, his chest burning, and even a faint taste of blood in his mouth.
"Oh no!"
Seeing Wu Qian's reaction, Cole's heart skipped a beat.
This is clearly altitude sickness!
And it was very intense!
He was all too familiar with this situation; he had encountered it countless times during his time as a player and coach.
It is most likely to be triggered, especially in the first high-altitude operation.
This is not a serious problem. For professional basketball players with strong cardiopulmonary abilities, they can recover after resting for an hour or two.
but......
Time waits for no one!
"Rick, quick, quick, check Wu out!"
Kerr's tone was urgent; the Warriors desperately needed Wu Qian's outside shooting support.
If he can't play in the fourth quarter...
Rick Selebrini immediately stepped forward with his assistant to examine Cole. After a brief examination, the European medical doctor looked at Cole with a serious expression.
"It's serious. You need to go back to the locker room. I need to use equipment to assess whether you can still play!"
"Rick, let me rest for a bit, I can manage!"
Wu Qian doesn't want all his previous efforts to be in vain.
pity......
"No! You have to come back to the locker room with me!" Rick refused without hesitation.
As the absolute core of the Warriors' future team building, he was jokingly referred to as the team being built around the team doctor, and he had the final say on the team's health issues!
Finally, Wu Qian returned to the locker room with the help of the team doctor.
In a flash,
The Jazz fans at the intimidating home arena erupted in a deafening roar.
"Rookie! Get off!"
"Go home, trash, go back to your mother!"
The fans in the stadium were fired up; they were all too familiar with this kind of reaction.
This is altitude sickness!
They have watched countless opponents slip into the opposite passage due to altitude sickness.
That's what makes it fun!
Jazz head coach Snyder's eyes flickered slightly, then he addressed the players on the court.
"O'Neal, get closer, even closer!"
"Bojan, Ingles, get ready!"
Now that the opponent's second offensive weapon is out, he can continue to use the same tactics he used in the regular season to target Curry.
One-stop monitoring and four-pronged defense!
They just shut down Curry and let the opposing team shoot from the outside.
Tencent Sports live broadcast room
"My God, according to reports from the scene, an accident has occurred. Wu Qian has returned to the locker room accompanied by the Warriors' team doctor!"
"It's very likely... altitude sickness!"
"Based on feedback from the scene, it's highly likely that the altitude sickness is severe, requiring oxygen therapy and further assessment to determine if the athlete can continue playing!"
"Although the Jazz's home arena isn't the highest in the NBA, Wu Qian hadn't adapted to the strenuous exercise at high altitudes, and coupled with the grueling fans, it's normal for him to experience altitude sickness!"
"If, after evaluation, they are deemed unable to return to the court, then the Warriors will be in danger!"
Yang Yi's voice was filled with regret.
If Wu Qian can maintain his form from the first three quarters, it's hard to say who will truly win this game!
However, at that moment, the comments section was filled with mockery.
"Trash is trash. Getting altitude sickness at 1300 meters? Your health isn't even as good as my grandma's!"
"No Money Bro: Brothers, the other side's defense is intensifying, let's avoid the fight!"
"Haha, Bro No Money could totally be on the same team as GOAT! Protect your stats, avoid battles, and if you're just three points short, pull off a brutal two-pointer!"
Yu Jia frowned slightly and said slowly,
"Although Salt Lake City is only 1,300 meters above sea level, even a 10% lack of oxygen can be fatal after the high-intensity competition of the NBA playoffs!"
"Wu Qian is not the first NBA player to suffer from altitude sickness."
Unfortunately, haters are never swayed by reason.
Yang Yi quickly changed the subject.
"Yes, we can see that the Jazz have adjusted their defense on the court, increasing the intensity of their double-teaming of Curry!"
"This highlights the necessity of having a reliable offensive support player. Although the Jazz were still double-teaming Curry in the first three quarters, they weren't as determined as they are now!"
"After all, there's Wu Qian, who's on fire. Now it's up to Poole, Wiggins, and Anderson to find their three-point shooting touch!"
Following Yu Jia's analysis, Poole on the court missed a three-pointer.
.......
Salt Lake City, Warriors locker room.
"Rick, how are you?"
An assistant coach stood beside him, his eyes filled with anxiety.
"Dude, honestly, you're not doing well right now!"
"If there are any more intense exchanges between offense and defense, you might go into shock, which is very serious!"
"My advice is, don't play!"
Wu Qian, carrying an oxygen machine, asked without hesitation, "One minute? Is my physical condition sufficient for me to stay for one minute?"
He really wanted to win this match.
otherwise......
Too bad!
He can use up his two shots in just one minute.
Six points could be crucial for the Warriors!
Rick checked the time.
"There are nine minutes left in the game. You can use oxygen here. If you can rest for half an hour, you can come on in the last two minutes if the team needs you!"
Wu Qian nodded and looked at the live screen above the locker room.
........
Up front, Cole listened to the assistant coach's reply with a serious expression.
The situation on the court is very bad right now. In less than three minutes, the Warriors are already down by four points!
Curry was double-teamed and struggled to score, managing only two points in over three minutes.
"Two minutes?"
If there was still an opportunity at that time, and if the players were healthy, he would not hesitate to bring on Wu Qian.
The premise is...
The outcome of the match is still uncertain!
Twenty-five minutes later, there were 3 minutes and 17 seconds left in the game.
Warriors vs. Jazz, score:.......
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