Chapter 216: Where It Begins, Where It Ends
Xie Kai's reaction is extremely fast, he can predict in advance, attack accurately, stay in front of the opponent, and block the opponent's breakthrough without fouling.
Evans changed direction again and walked to the other side, dribbling with his left hand and blocking with his right hand to block the opponent's intentional copying of the ball.
Evans cut near the penalty area, trying to resist the opponent, but found it difficult to go further. The ball was dead, and he could only choose to force a shot or distribute the ball to his teammates.
But at this time, both sides were fighting against each other, and the generals and groundmen were closely marked. There was no chance of opening. In the midst of lightning and flint, he finally chose to forcefully attack the frame.
Evans forced his arm upward to meet the opponent, knowing that the opponent would not dare to attack because it would probably lead to a foul.
But Xie Kai's reaction surprised him. The other party dared to attack, and he was very cruel!
Xie Kai cut the ball very quickly. Even with Evans' strength, he couldn't control the ball. The ball fell down, hit him, and finally went out of the baseline!
The bottom line referee gave the ball to the backcourt!
Evans quit, he questioned the referee's decision, thinking it was a foul, Xie Kai's thug fouled!
This penalty is critical, because the two sides are now tied. If it is a foul, then with Evans's free throw shooting rate (6 of 6 free throws), it is very likely that he will make two free throws and take the lead.
At this time, there are 8.7 seconds left before the end of the game.
Xie Kai high-fived Westbrook and was very excited.
"What are you so proud of? You committed a foul!" Evans said viciously.
Xie Kai sneered: "Is it you who has the final say on whether to commit a foul or not?"
Evans also wanted to say thank you for ignoring him and high-fiving Love.
Evans felt that he was being ignored and was about to have a seizure when the referee came over and warned him: "Don't cause trouble, we need to watch the replay!"
When the referee said this, Evans could do nothing but accept it.
The game was stopped, and the three referees went to the technical station to watch the replay. The players from both sides returned to the bench and waited for the referee's final result.
Xie Kai took a bottle of sports drink handed over by the staff and took a sip. He was in a good mood. He didn't even need to watch any video replays to know that the ball was a good defense because he was the person involved! Did he hit it?
Would you still be unaware of the other person’s arm?
The fans at the scene were also divided into two groups. Those who supported the first-year players believed that this was an obvious foul on the players; while those who supported the second-year players believed that this was a very successful defense. The two groups held different opinions in the stands, and even got a few excited.
He almost started to take action.
"Jeff, do you think this is a foul?" Mike Breen asked.
Jeff Van Gundy said: "Looking at the slow-motion replay, this is a very clean chip!"
The big screen at the scene replayed the scene just now over and over again, causing everyone to talk about it.
Although it took a long time, the facts are very clear. Xie Kai's movements were very clean, and his attack was a bit harsh, but he did not hit Evans' forearm.
The referee finally determined that Xie Kai’s defense did not commit a foul and the decision will not be changed!
Evans knew that even if he went to the referee again at this time, he would just be humiliating himself. This 360-degree camera is so clear that it can play back the action frame by frame, except for the kind of ball where two people are mixed together.
Apart from being difficult to judge, there will be no problem in general rounds.
At this time, there are 8.7 seconds left before the end of the game.
The second-year team also used the last timeout to arrange the final attack. If this goal can be scored, then they have a good chance of winning this game.
During the timeout, Ewing was very democratic. He let the players decide for themselves: "Kane, Russell, you two decide who will take the last shot!"
Before Xie Kai could say anything, Westbrook said directly: "Let Kane go!"
Xie Kai looked at Westbrook, who smiled and said: "This story ends wherever it starts. I think it's pretty good!"
Xie Kai didn't say much, just nodded and said: "Thank you, I know what to do!"
Ewing held the tactical board and grinned widely, looking very relaxed: "Then let's fight like this..."
"Jeff, who do you think is going to take the final shot?" Mike Breen asked.
Jeff Van Gundy said: "It should be either Kane or Russell! Kane now has a game-high 32 points, while Russell has 30 points. Both of them are possible."
"I think it will be Kane, do you believe it?" Mike Breen said with certainty.
Jeff Van Gundy nodded and said: "I believe it. Let Kane face Tyreke and kill the game. There is no better way to end it than this!"
The timeout is over and both sides are back.
Xie Kai's parents in the stands held their breath nervously. They felt their heartbeats were racing and they even felt like they were suffocating. This game was so tense, and they didn't know if their son would throw the last ball.
The first-year team worked very hard to defend the ball from the frontcourt. The feeling of this game is no less than the last moment of a regular season or playoffs. At this point, everyone wants to win, and no one wants to fall short.
The five players on the second-year team are all capable of three-pointers, including the starting four and Kevin Love, an inside man who can shoot three-pointers. The reason why Brook Lopez was not allowed to play is because of his three-pointers.
Not as good as Lefu.
Westbrook rushed out to catch the ball and the ball came out!
"Did Russell make the final play?" Mike Breen shouted.
But soon, Westbrook passed the ball to Xie Kai! All four members of the second-year team were separated, allowing Xie Kai to decide the offense of this round at the top of the arc.
Of course it was Evans who failed to defend.
The fans at the scene almost jumped with excitement. The final matchup that everyone was looking forward to appeared at such a critical moment! This game reached its climax!
Will the tie go into overtime, or will the second-year team make a comeback?
"Kane versus Tyreke, this game is so interesting!" Mike Breen exclaimed!
At this time, no one will choose to double-team and let others shoot the open space. It is one-on-one. If it goes in, it will go in. If it does not, it will go into overtime.
Xie Kai did not call a pick-and-roll, and time did not allow it. It could also have caused a double-team, wasting this precious opportunity.
Evans was like a hungry wolf seeing a sheep, clapping his hands to cheer himself up, and also provoking and refusing.
Xie Kai holds the ball and crosses to the left without leaving the opponent. And time is getting shorter and shorter, 4...3...
Evans defended well and did not lose his position, but he did not dare to make a move for fear of fouling.
Xie Kai changed directions continuously, and after throwing away half of his body, he suddenly stopped suddenly, stepped back, moved out of the way, and made an extreme jump shot with a fadeaway. In order to avoid blocking the shot, he deliberately raised the arc...
The ball was released, passed over Evans' fingertips, and flew toward the basket...
Before the ball reaches the basket, time has run out and the red light has turned on...
Chapter completed!