Chapter 149: Buzzer-beater, Buzzer-beater Again

Fan Xi's three-pointer pushed Dallas into a desperate situation.

They went from leading by double digits to trailing, and even lost their strongest defensive combat power in the paint. The situation was very unfavorable for them, and the entire American Airlines Center arena fell into silent grief.

The TNT camera moved to Mark Cuban on the sidelines.

Cuban supported his chin with both hands, trying to focus his eyes on the court.

Endless desolation.

At this time, Jason Kidd brought the ball across the half-court.

Rick Carlisle wanted to call a timeout, but Nowitzki suddenly reached out and refused.

And he ran from the baseline to the free-throw line, carrying the defender to ask for the ball from Kidd. Immediately, he turned, stepped...

For a long time, the high-ranking American commentators said Nowitzki was a soft egg.

But now, this "soft egg" killed into the paint with the bravery of ten thousand people, carried the double-team, and forcefully threw the basketball out of the gap... Swish!

2 points made, Mavericks overtake.

The German Tank broke out with amazing energy at the last moment, but after scoring, he didn't say a word and returned to the backcourt silently.

Nowitzki is not the kind of passionate power forward like Garnett.

He used his silence to build a Great Wall for Dallas.

Living in Dallas for 13 years, although ups and downs, the blood is still not cold, and the iron armor is still there.

The game continued.

Neither side had a way out.

Back to the half-court, Fan Xi continued to kill alone, and after encountering a double-team, he passed the basketball to Kobe.

Kobe completed a mid-range jump shot.

He finally found his feel.

Turning back, Nowitzki assassinated the Lakers' defense with a turnaround jump shot, and Dallas continued to lead.

Both sides went back and forth.

The score rose alternately.

Until there were 28 seconds left in the game.

The Dallas Mavericks called a timeout.

At this time, the Lakers led 108:107 by 1 point, but Dallas had the ball.

In a sense, the initiative was in the hands of the Mavericks.

However, the game has been played until now, and it is very difficult to say.

Fan Xi returned to the bench, his face full of anxiety. Nowitzki was like a god descending from the sky. He was perfect in the last three minutes. The Lakers tried their best, and only after Fan Xi and Kobe exerted force at the same time, did they draw with him.

No matter what the final result is, tonight is Nowitzki's representative work.

Of course, tonight will also be Fan Xi's playoff representative work.

"Jack, do you need to rest for a while? We defend this ball, and then let you play?" Phil Jackson asked Fan Xi.

Fan Xi shook his head and refused.

Although he rested for a long time in the middle, his consumption in the fourth quarter was too great. Dallas used a lot of defensive power on him. From the second half of the fourth quarter, he became the first target for Dallas to hunt on the defensive end.

This was something that Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith didn't expect. All along, as long as Kobe was there, other Lakers guards were relaxed.

Tonight, it was reversed.

It can be seen how amazing Fan Xi's performance was tonight.

Seeing Fan Xi's firm expression, Phil Jackson didn't say anything more.

He began to arrange tactics, targeting Nowitzki. He thought that Nowitzki should be strictly guarded next, and Nowitzki should not be able to receive the ball.

But at this time, Fan Xi frowned.

He said: "I think the Mavericks' last attack is very likely not to be executed by Nowitzki."

As soon as Fan Xi said this, it caused shock on the Lakers bench.

How is it possible?

Nowitzki is perfect now, and he is Dallas' absolute core. If the basketball at the last moment is not handed to him, who else can it be handed to?

This is the unwritten rule of the NBA.

It is also an obligation that a superstar and absolute leader must bear and the power he enjoys.

Kobe frowned and asked Fan Xi: "Jack, you don't understand the NBA. Nowitzki can't hand over this shot to others. Back then, Scottie Pippen even had a conflict with Phil Jackson because he didn't execute the last shot..."

Kobe brought up the past, he wanted Fan Xi to understand the "political" significance represented by the last shot.

Fan Xi stopped arguing.

Phil Jackson emphasized the importance of defending other Mavericks players while arranging tactics to strictly guard Nowitzki.

Immediately, he began to arrange the final offensive problem.

"If the Dallas Mavericks don't hit the shot, we grab the rebound and call a timeout immediately. If they hit, we look at the remaining time. If the time exceeds 5 seconds, we call a timeout. If it doesn't exceed 5 seconds, whoever grabs the basketball will advance quickly and look for offensive opportunities."

Phil Jackson said in detail.

Beep!

The whistle sounded soon, and the final battle arrived.

The fans in the arena didn't know when they had all stood up.

They were all cheering for the home team, shouting Dallas, must win!

More than 20,000 people cheered for the Mavericks.

Fan Xi stared tightly in front of Jason Kidd after he received the basketball.

Fan Xi let go of a distance of one meter.

Kidd stopped a meter outside the three-point line.

He was consuming time.

It can be seen that the Mavericks didn't intend to grab another shot, and their physical reserve was not much.

Fan Xi didn't force Kidd.

He let old Kidd consume time.

Until their 24-second offensive time only had 11 seconds left, Haywood suddenly mentioned it from the paint, but he stood at the free-throw line, and he set a screen for Nowitzki who was walking empty-handed.

Nowitzki quickly bypassed Gasol's defense.

The Lakers had a response early, and the defense immediately shrunk toward Nowitzki.

Jason Kidd moved, he ran a step quickly toward the right side, and immediately, he made a shooting action.

Fan Xi didn't fall for it.

He hurriedly made a passing action toward Nowitzki.

Fan Xi subconsciously retreated toward Nowitzki.

But in an instant, Kidd's basketball was thrown toward Peja Stojakovic in the left corner.

Stojakovic was completely in the open, he was a god shooter.

He had just run back from the free-throw line, and Matt Barnes, who was defending him, was double-teaming Nowitzki.

Terrible!

Phil Jackson was shocked.

Just when Phil Jackson was extremely surprised.

Fan Xi suddenly galloped over, he used the greatest explosive power and speed of his whole body, and he flew over regardless of everything.

Fighting everything to interfere with Stojakovic's shot.

Fan Xi spread his wings like a roc in the air, but in the end, it was still a little bit short.

The basketball flew out less than 1 cm above Fan Xi's fingertips.

Fan Xi hurriedly shouted for a rebound, and after landing, he flew toward the paint, trying to grab the rebound.

However.

Peja Stojakovic was a god shooter who had been famous for a long time.

He was born for shooting.

Swish!

The basketball pierced the hoop.

The American Airlines Center arena's energy exploded instantly, and all the fans were shouting.

This three-pointer was no less than a life-saving elixir for them.

At this time, Fan Xi in the paint quickly pushed Bynum, who was still stunned, out of the baseline and asked him to pass the basketball to himself quickly.

This process was completed within one second.

Fan Xi received the basketball, and while the American Airlines Center arena was still shouting and celebrating, he held the ball and ran wildly toward the frontcourt.

At this time, there were 5.46 seconds left in the game.

According to Phil Jackson's instructions, this should be a timeout.

However, Fan Xi didn't care about that much, he ran wildly, he seized the fleeting opportunity.

His unconventional move allowed him to quickly break through the half-court, and the Dallas players hurriedly surrounded him.

Phil Jackson had the opportunity to call a timeout at this time.

But his hand was raised in mid-air, and finally he put it down.

He decided to let Fan Xi handle this matter himself.

Now the Lakers are trailing by 2 points.

He believed in Fan Xi, he believed that Fan Xi could definitely give a perfect answer.

Moreover, even if he failed, he wouldn't blame Fan Xi.

Young people's growth requires a price.

What's more, the reason why this game can be played until now is because of Fan Xi.

Fan Xi rotated in the middle of the court to bypass Stevenson who flew over. Then, Jason Kidd's foul was also directly erased by his sudden stop and change of direction.

He flew to the outside of the three-point line.

At this time, there were 2.8 seconds left.

He stopped suddenly.

He could have killed into the paint to challenge Haywood's defense.

Or pass the basketball to another Kobe.

However, he didn't choose either.

He stopped, and even made an adjustment.

Then, throw the basketball out quickly.

In his own most comfortable way.

The moment the basketball was shot, Fan Xi felt extremely smooth.

As if it had been perfectly practiced countless times.

Fan Xi felt extreme confidence in his heart.

This was his first buzzer-beater in the playoffs.

Therefore, after he landed, he raised his hands high in advance.

Then turned around.

There was a victorious smile on his face.

Beep!

The sharp electronic buzzer sounded in the arena.

The red light on the backboard behind him was bright.

Immediately... Swish!

The basketball hit the net in response.

Piercing Dallas' hoop.

Also piercing the souls of more than 20,000 fans in the audience.

110:109.

Fan Xi's three-pointer killed the Mavericks.

The Mavericks fell in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Nowitzki, who scored 54 points in the whole game, saw the basketball enter the hoop, and his burly and firm figure collapsed instantly. His strong body seemed to be emptied instantly, and he squatted down.

Covering his face with both hands.

He couldn't bear to look directly at this cruel picture.

He was like Chris Webber who was eliminated by Garnett in the Western Conference Semifinals back then.

And at this time, the camera just happened to capture the picture of him squatting down and Fan Xi raising his hands not far away.

Tonight is Nowitzki's failure, and Fan Xi's success.

28 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks, plus a super buzzer-beater!

Fan Xi brought all the halos about basketball to his head tonight.

If, before this game, Chris Paul still dared to chatter that Fan Xi was just brushing data behind his teammates, then after this game, Paul, who had never touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals, had to look up at Fan Xi.

Fan Xi led the team to charge forward when his teammates were sluggish tonight, pulled the Lakers up in a desperate situation, and completed the buzzer-beater, assassinated the Mavericks at their home court, and arrogantly stepped into the gate of the Western Conference Finals.

4:1.

"Tonight, Fan Xi is undoubtedly a superstar. His light exceeded Kobe Bryant for the first time. I have never seen any rookie perform so shockingly in the first playoff season of his career, even Magic Johnson back then was not as good as him."

"The Lakers picked up a treasure."

Kenny Smith said excitedly on TV.

And Fan Xi on the scene had been surrounded by his teammates. The excited Matt Barnes even put a Gatorade bucket on his head.

At Dallas' home court, they celebrated the team's advancement wildly.

"If it weren't for Jack Fan, you wouldn't be our opponent at all."

On the sidelines, Rick Carlisle said gritting his teeth when he finished shaking hands with Phil Jackson: "We could even sweep you."

"Yes, but so what?"

Phil Jackson smiled and spread his palms.

He is the winner now.

Rick Carlisle was really angry. He walked back to the locker room with his head down, like all the silent Mavericks players.

All of them understood in their hearts that it was Fan Xi who destroyed their championship dream. If the Lakers didn't suddenly have Fan Xi's combat power, if Fan Xi didn't show his power in the game, it must have been them who advanced.

But it doesn't make sense to say these things now.

Fan Xi was already standing next to the field accepting interviews from reporters. He was the biggest winner of this game.

Lu Yuan and Ma Chen in front of the TV had already opened champagne to celebrate. They could already imagine the news reports around the world starting from the early morning.

Fan Xi killed the game!

It was morning on the other side of the ocean, but whether it was fans or ordinary people, after getting this news, they were naturally excited.

Fan Xi, this Chinese who suddenly broke into the NBA, the miracle child who shined on the other side of the ocean, had brought too many surprises and shocks to his countrymen in the past six months.

It's hard not to be proud of him.

"That was just an ordinary shot, I often complete it in the training camp."

Fan Xi said modestly: "It was so ordinary that as soon as I shot it, I knew it would go in, and then I habitually raised my hands to celebrate."

"I didn't intend to do so. But if you say it will become a world-famous painting, I will also accept it happily. No one doesn't like praise, and I am the same as everyone else."

"Nowitzki is a player I like and respect very, very much. He has always been a role model for me to move forward, and he has brought me a lot of spiritual encouragement. I am very happy to defeat him. This is more meaningful to me than any other game in my career. Because he has a status like a high mountain in my heart."

"I guessed that he would not execute the last shot. He has always been such an excellent and selfless leader. In the All-Star Game, he tried his best to grab the rebound, and he didn't make the final buzzer-beater. He passed the ball to me, and he fulfilled my All-Star Game MVP. Therefore, I predicted that tonight would be the same situation."

Fan Xi talked to the media.

His respect for Nowitzki was beyond words.

At this time, a Dallas reporter suddenly asked him a question: "Jack, you appreciate Nowitzki so much. So, have you ever thought about playing with him?"

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