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Chapter 95 Double Step-Back, Plus a One-Step Three-Point Shot

The fact that they were leading by such a large margin at halftime was something most people didn't expect.

This was evident from the continuous applause from the audience.

At that moment, Fertitta suddenly asked Stone beside him, "If we win again today, how many consecutive wins will we have?"

Stone replied smugly in a low voice, "Seven consecutive wins."

The team's seven-game winning streak is largely due to my role as manager.

"Do you think we can win the championship with just these guys?" Fertitta asked again.

Win the championship?

Stone wanted to tell his boss he was crazy, but he didn't have the guts.

"Of course not."

“So, our focus is still on the draft. I’ve looked at the scouting department’s report, and they say there are a few good power forwards this year. Getting any one of them would be a great help to the team.” Fertitta’s voice reached Stone’s ears.

Stone understood. Fertitta hadn't mentioned Wang Xiucheng once, but every sentence he uttered was imbued with Wang Xiucheng's name.

His mention of "several forwards" naturally indicates that the team no longer needs to evaluate next year's rookies at the guard position.

The team has Wang Xiucheng at point guard, Green at shooting guard, and Shen Jing at center.

These three are the future of the team.

The team needs a power forward and a small forward for the next draft.

In addition, Stone also realized that the owner still needed the team to tank. Winning is certainly great, but what's the point if you can't win a championship?

Stone nodded. "I understand, boss."

Fertitta stopped talking.

Although Stone is sometimes not very bright, he is hard of hearing and can understand what is being said.

The second half of the game started quickly.

The starting lineups for both the Rockets and the Nets remained unchanged.

However, the Rockets' scoring ability was not as sharp as it was in the first quarter.

Wang Xiucheng's consecutive passes, whether for three-pointers on the outside or easy baskets inside, all missed.

Harden repeatedly got to the free-throw line thanks to his ability to draw fouls.

The Houston fans in the arena didn't hold back, booing Harden.

In the past, Rockets fans would be thrilled when Harden drew fouls, as they loved seeing the opposing fans looking helpless.

But now that it's their turn, Rockets fans can't accept it. Can't they face off like men?

With four minutes remaining in the third quarter, Wang Xiucheng and several other players were substituted.

But Harden was still there.

Wang Xiucheng sat on the bench, a towel draped over his head, a glass of water in his hand. Just as he was about to drink, he instinctively stood up.

Not only him, but even old Gordon next to him stood up and shouted at the referee not far away: "Traveling, traveling!"

As soon as Wang Xiucheng left the court, Harden made a three-pointer.

If it were just a regular three-pointer, that would be fine.

Harden hit a double step-back three-pointer!

Very few players in the entire league dare to use this move now.

Silas was talking to the referee, who just shook his head and ran towards the front of the field.

Old Gordon sat down, clearly displeased.

Wang Xiucheng's eyes, hidden under the towel, were shining.

Double step-back three-pointer!

Currently, in the entire league, only Harden and Curry can use this move as a regular weapon without committing a foul.

Other players do it too, but only these two do it this frequently.

Curry was called for many fouls when he first used this move, and although he got better later, he didn't use it very often anymore.

Only Harden has consistently used it as his regular weapon.

The third quarter ended quickly, with the Rockets leading 90-73.

This means the Rockets won by two points in the third quarter against the Nets.

Nash stood on the sidelines with a worried look on his face, but in his heart he was cursing.

He originally disagreed with resting Durant and Aldridge, and Irving couldn't play either. The Rockets were on a six-game winning streak and their morale was high.

It's clearly not a safe bet for Harden to lead the team alone at this point.

Putting aside Harden's age and injury concerns, if you were to put the rest of the Nets' players on the Rockets, apart from Claxton, Silas wouldn't let them start because they have no potential for development.

They're just there to fill positions; everyone else is on top pay, and the rest are just tools.

When a team has many big names, the head coach's authority will be weakened, and this is the case with him.

After taking the whiteboard, Nash began to plan the tactics for the bench lineup at the start of the fourth quarter.

However, when the fourth quarter began, Nash realized that his previous tactics had been in vain.

Because the Rockets sent Wang Xiucheng out again at this time.

Meanwhile, Harden on his side is still resting.

Harden has been playing for a long time, and his age is no match for energetic kids like Wang Xiucheng. After thinking about it, Nash decided to abandon the idea of ​​putting Harden on the court immediately.

The fourth quarter begins.

The Rockets attacked first.

Wang Xiucheng dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, Shen Jing came over to screen, and Wang Xiucheng drove straight into the paint.

Nets' substitute Bruce Brown abandoned Martin and rushed towards Wang Xiucheng.

Normally, Wang Xiucheng would pass the ball at this point.

But this time Wang Xiucheng didn't pass the ball. Instead, he put the ball in his hands, took a step back, then took another step back, and then threw the ball.

Bang!

The basketball hit the backboard rather ridiculously.

The Nets' bench all stood up at this moment and yelled "traveling!" at the referee.

Harden was the only one squinting at Wang Xiucheng, his beard twitching.

beep!

The referee's whistle blew.

Wang Xiucheng walks.

Wang Xiucheng approached the referee with an innocent look on his face. "Harden did the same thing just now. Why did I travel?"

The referee didn't want to say much, but so many people in the league had asked him the same question that he would be exhausted if he had to answer them all.

But seeing Wang Xiucheng's sincere eyes, the referee, for some reason, said, "The timing of the ball combination is wrong."

Wang Xiucheng paused slightly, mentally simulating Harden's double step-back move. A flash of inspiration seemed to strike him, but he couldn't quite grasp it.

The Nets started their attack and easily scored two points.

Wang Xiucheng received the ball and, once again using a screen, began a double step-back from inside the three-point line.

Bang!

This time, the basketball hit the rim.

But the referee still blew his whistle and made a traveling gesture.

Everyone on the Nets' bench burst into laughter. Mills even made a step-back motion while seated, and then exaggeratedly mimed shooting.

Only Harden's eyes were fixed on Wang Xiucheng, sensing something was amiss.

At this moment, all the fans in the stadium started to applaud and chanted "Wang Xiucheng, the King of Houston" in an orderly manner once again.

They knew all too well what Wang Xiucheng was doing!

In the next few rounds, Wang Xiucheng found two more opportunities and then made a double-step shot.

Without exception, they were all blown off their walking pace.

Mills on the Nets' bench was laughing so hard he was lying on the floor.

Wang Xiucheng waved his hand apologetically to his teammates.

Little Martin slapped Wang Xiucheng on the butt, "It's getting more and more like him, two more and it'll be about right."

Christopher also said, "It's a pity Harden isn't playing, otherwise I'd have him teach you a lesson."

Martin and Wang Xiucheng both looked at Christopher with disdain.

Let alone Christopher, even if you were Chris Paul, it's hard to say whether you'd still have that kind of face now.

Christopher chuckled twice, not embarrassed at all.

They knew what Wang Xiucheng was doing.

Curry's one-step shot!

Rose's reverse jump step!

Isn't that how you learn it?

You're laughing now, but you'll have your day of tears!

The game continued, and Wang Xiucheng's rare series of mistakes gave the Nets an opportunity.

So with 8 minutes left in the game, Nash substituted Harden and everyone else into the game.

Harden stood on the court, looking at Wang Xiucheng a meter away, unsure whether he should continue with that move.

The Nets are on offense. Mills receives a pass from Harden and takes a three-pointer, which goes in.

Mills walked past Wang Xiucheng, and then suddenly took two steps back as if to provoke him, before returning to the backcourt amidst cheers from his teammates on the bench.

Wang Xiucheng looked at him with a smile, "You've imitated it quite well."

During the Rockets' offense, Wang Xiucheng received the ball, pushed Harden with one hand, and then dribbled the ball to the frontcourt to create some space.

Shen Jing was standing just outside the three-point line when Wang Xiucheng sped up and reached the other side of Shen Jing.

Mills drove into the paint without any hindrance, abandoning Martin and rushing towards Wang Xiucheng.

Wang Xiucheng took a step back at this moment, but he did not close the ball in his hand.

Wang Xiucheng took another step back, and only then did the ball come together.

Swish!

Wang Xiucheng jumped up, but before he reached the highest point, the basketball had already spun away from his hands.

One-stage shooting technique!

Snapped!

Mills, who was prepared, kept chasing Wang Xiucheng before finally jumping up to block the shot.

However, the single-shot attack was too fast, and Mills only had time to hit Wang Xiucheng's hand.

But he wasn't worried, because this time it would be Wang Xiucheng who committed a traveling foul again.

beep!

Sure enough, the referee's whistle blew.

But the next moment, the referee pointed at Mills and made a hand-hitting foul.

Double step-back, plus a three-point shot!

Enter!