newbobooks 347 A miraculous buzzer-beating three-pointer!
347 A miraculous buzzer-beating three-pointer!
David Lee passed the ball to Curry.
The latter brought the ball to the frontcourt, intending to pass it to Su Hao in the paint.
Su Hao waved his hand, indicating that he should do it himself. After all, the Clippers' outside offense is still weaker than the Celtics' so far.
Although they do not rely on outside offense, having outside offense can greatly reduce the offensive pressure on Su Hao in the paint.
Even with his Hulk-like physique, he couldn't withstand a full-court physical battle in the paint!
Seeing Su Hao signal that he would finish the attack, Curry did not hesitate and made a three-pointer with two seconds left on the shot clock.
Curry stared intently at the basketball he had just shot, his eyes wide with a cute expression as it flew through the air.
"Swish!" Goal! A last-minute winner.
This was Curry's only three-pointer of the game. The Celtics' final possession.
Rondo has the ball and quickly advances the ball.
Rondo moved to the frontcourt, where he was guarded by Gordon. Rondo used a crossover dribble to accelerate past Gordon, then pulled up for a jump shot.
However, at this moment, Su Hao rushed out from the inside, jumped high, and blocked Rondo's shot.
Su Hao then grabbed the rebound and quickly launched a counterattack. He dribbled past his opponent and scored a layup, helping his team extend their lead.
The Celtics called a timeout so the coach could give instructions.
After the timeout, Rondo attacked again, but this time he encountered tighter defense and ultimately missed the shot.
The Clippers seized the opportunity and went on a mini-run, extending their lead to double digits.
As the game entered the final stages of the first quarter, the Celtics tried to catch up, but the Clippers maintained their lead.
Faced with Gordon's relentless, tenacious defense, Rondo moved through the defense like lightning.
His dazzling dribbling skills are unpredictable, and his speed leaves his opponents far behind.
He skillfully used techniques such as crossovers and behind-the-back dribbles to leave Gordon behind.
With three seconds left on the offensive possession, Rondo charged toward the basket like a cheetah.
Just then, Curry quickly stepped up to help defend, but Rondo was fearless and decisively took the shot against Curry's defense.
A beautiful arc streaked across the sky, and the basketball landed perfectly in the hoop.
"Whoosh!" A crisp sound rang out, the ball went in!
This near-buzzer-beating three-pointer gave Rondo and his teammates renewed hope for a comeback.
Rondo responded with a three-pointer, as if to tell everyone that his strength should not be underestimated.
Curry turned around, looked at the basket, and shook his head helplessly.
He spat out his braces, a wry smile on his face. "Okay!" he muttered, acknowledging Rondo's performance.
At that moment, the Clippers had very little time left to attack, with only one second remaining.
It's important to understand that for most people, a mere second of attack time is practically negligible and hardly enough to make a difference.
However, the situation is completely different for the Clippers, who have Su Hao.
Instead of calling a timeout to adjust their tactics, they let the game continue.
Su Hao quickly ran to the backcourt and received the ball from David Lee.
With a gentle wave of his hand, the basketball flew towards the opponent's basket like lightning.
Meanwhile, Su Hao and his teammates were preparing to leave the court for a rest in preparation for the upcoming second quarter.
Just as they turned to leave, the atmosphere on the field suddenly became exceptionally heated.
It turned out that Su Hao's casual shot had miraculously hit the opponent's basket.
"That was incredible! Could this really be Su Hao, who has an outside shooting percentage of less than 10%?" Barkley exclaimed in surprise.
"That's right, it's Su Hao, the guy whose overall three-point shooting percentage is less than 10%! But just how far did this shot fly? It actually covered the entire court!" Miller exclaimed in amazement. Looking at his unexpected basket, Su Hao couldn't help but smile and joke with his teammates, "Hey, this shot was pure luck, pure luck!"
"That was an incredible shot! It definitely deserves a spot on today's top five plays!" Curry exclaimed excitedly.
The spectators on the sidelines erupted in cheers and applause that resounded throughout the stadium.
Su Hao's miraculous goal not only solidified the Clippers' lead but also showcased his potential.
If his three-point shooting gets accurate, then no other team will have a chance!
His teammates rushed over to give him high-fives in celebration, and Su Hao smiled and accepted their congratulations.
He knew that this lucky goal was just a temporary surprise, and he still needed to continue to work hard and improve his three-point shooting skills.
As the referee blew the whistle for the second quarter, both teams returned to the court.
Both teams maintained the same lineups as the previous quarter.
The Celtics inbound the ball, and Rondo continues to lead the offense.
After receiving the ball, Rondo looked ahead with a determined gaze.
He dribbled past Su Hao's defense, attempting to get past him.
Su Hao followed closely, giving Rondo no chance.
Just as Rondo was about to jump and shoot, Su Hao seized the opportunity and reached out to knock the ball away.
The ball flew out of bounds, and the Celtics players quickly rushed out to contest it.
However, Clippers' David Lee grabbed the ball first and quickly passed it to Curry.
After receiving the ball, Curry sprinted to the basket and easily scored a layup.
The audience cheered and applauded for the wonderful scene.
Su Hao did not participate in this attack, but watched with satisfaction as his teammates scored.
Finally, he no longer needs to fight his way through the paint to score.
The Celtics called a timeout, and the coach adjusted the tactics.
The game continues.
"The game's barely two minutes in, and the Celtics are already calling timeouts frequently. Looks like they haven't recovered from last season's Finals loss!" Barkley remarked casually.
"You finally made it to the Finals, only to lose 4-1 and miss out on the championship. You call that a mess?" Miller teased.
It was indeed confusing; after a whole season of hard work, the championship trophy was within reach.
But in the end, they missed out on it. Who wouldn't feel heartbroken?
Rondo continued to dribble around the baseline, intending to find an opportunity to pass the ball to Ray Allen, who was lurking in the corner.
Unfortunately, this time the Clippers assigned Gordon to guard him closely.
They didn't give him a chance to receive the ball at all.
Ultimately, the ball was passed to Rondo, who was positioned at the top of the arc on the three-point line.
Rondo did not rush to attack after receiving the ball.
He didn't dare go inside, because Su Hao was waiting for him there!
Even with Garnett setting a screen, he still wasn't entirely confident of scoring against Su Hao's defense under the basket.
After all, he had a deep understanding of Su Hao's defensive abilities under the basket.