noffsinger Chapter 615 Teammates' and Coach's Requests!
Chapter 615 Teammates' and Coach's Requests!
However, Curry, filled with resentment, received the ball from Gordon and charged towards the three-point line again without hesitation.
He gripped the basketball tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the basket, as if he wanted to redeem himself after missing his previous shot with this three-pointer.
Curry took a deep breath, adjusted his posture and rhythm, and then jumped up and shot.
In that instant, the eyes of the entire audience were focused on the basketball that drew a beautiful arc in the air.
Unfortunately, perhaps because his mindset was affected by missing his first shot, or perhaps it was just bad luck, Curry's shooting touch was surprisingly cold this time.
The basketball bounced against the edge of the rim, bouncing up and down a few times.
But in the end, after several struggles, the basketball unfortunately slipped off the side of the rim and failed to fall into the basket.
At this moment, Paul George on the court could no longer suppress his anxiety.
He walked up to Curry and whispered, "This won't do! We have to call a timeout and bring Su Hao back on!"
It's clear that Paul George is very dissatisfied with Curry's current performance and is extremely eager to see Su Hao come on and turn things around.
Then look at Aldridge, who replaced Su Hao. Although he gave it his all on the court, he was unable to deliver a truly impressive performance.
Especially in the battle for offensive rebounds, Aldridge was almost completely ineffective, failing to grab a single one.
Fortunately, he was quite proactive and occasionally managed to grab a few defensive rebounds in the backcourt, making a small contribution to the team.
At this moment, Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy, who had been closely watching the game, finally couldn't sit still any longer.
Seeing that the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable, he decisively stood up and signaled to the referee to request a timeout.
Immediately afterwards, he walked quickly to Su Hao, who was sitting in the rest area, bent down and whispered to Su Hao, "Su Hao, stop sitting there daydreaming! Now is the time for you to step up, get up and get ready to play!"
Upon hearing this, Su Hao opened his tightly closed eyes and replied with a smile, "What's going on? Why do I need to go on stage so soon? You just told me to rest on the sidelines!"
Mike Dunleavy looked embarrassed upon hearing Su Hao's answer.
It was indeed during my break that I had Su Hao stay on the sidelines, wanting to give the newcomer some training.
As a result, they are now asking Su Hao to come on and save the game.
It's really hard to explain.
Curry, who had just dragged his slightly tired body back to the bench, sat down as soon as he heard Su Hao's words.
A hint of embarrassment appeared on his baby face. He scratched his head and said apologetically, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry everyone. My shooting was really terrible just now. I accidentally let the opponent seize the opportunity and catch up in the score! Now it's all up to you to come on the court and turn the tide and save our team!"
After saying that, Curry helplessly spread his hands and shrugged, indicating that he was also helpless.
Looking at Curry's aggrieved expression, Su Hao couldn't help but chuckle. A slight smile played on his lips as he teased, "Hey, I always thought that as long as you were on the court, we definitely wouldn't be caught up by the other side so quickly! Who would have thought that your usually incredibly accurate three-pointers would suddenly fail you today? Could it be... that you were actually waiting for me to come on and play in a losing game?"
Just then, Gordon chimed in, "Haha, stop mocking Curry! It wasn't because he did it on purpose. He wanted to score for the team with his three-pointers, but he just missed!"
At this moment, the other teammates also gathered around and stood next to the head coach.
They all looked at Su Hao with eager eyes, full of expectation, as if urging him to quickly come on as a substitute and save the team from its dire straits.
After all, if the Lakers manage to turn the game around, everyone involved will likely face a barrage of angry criticism from fans and be thoroughly humiliated.
Faced with his teammates' earnest expectations and the grim situation the team was in, after careful consideration, Su Hao finally stood up, stretched his limbs, and then nodded firmly to the head coach, indicating that he was willing to play immediately.
The Lakers managed to close the gap that had seemed insurmountable in just half the first half of the game, and even the score.
This sudden change made the seemingly one-sided and decided match situation instantly unpredictable.
The Lakers' head coach waved his arms excitedly, his face beaming with confidence and pride, and shouted, "Guys, well done! In just half a quarter, we've pulled off an incredible comeback of over twenty points! If we keep going like this, we definitely have the ability to beat our opponents, even if they're the invincible defending champions! We still have a fighting chance!"
Hearing the head coach's passionate words, the players' morale was immediately boosted.
Bynum, in particular, seemed brimming with confidence. He raised his head, patted his chest, and declared with certainty, "The coach is right! We will definitely win this game and become the only team this season to beat them!"
It seems that when Su Hao wasn't on the court, Bynum regained his domineering and confident aura under the basket.
However, at that moment, Gasol lowered his voice and reminded them with a serious expression: "Don't get too excited! Don't forget, the Clippers still have Su Hao, and right now he's sitting comfortably on the bench, conserving his energy! Once he's back on the court after this timeout, things might not be so easy for us!"
Gasol's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads, and the other teammates fell silent after hearing them.
Because everyone knows very well just how terrifying Su Hao's personal strength is.
Once he steps onto the court, he can single-handedly change the course of the entire game.
Therefore, although the Lakers have a temporary advantage, it will still be no easy task for them to win against the Clippers, who have Su Hao.
Regardless, the strength and fighting spirit you have demonstrated are truly outstanding.
Based on the current progress of this intense match, the score between us and our opponents is almost even!