Chapter 3

"Jack, tonight is my breakout night, you can't stop me."

Stephen Curry said to his close brother when facing Fan Xi's defense.

Fan Xi smiled and said: "That's right, Stephen, tonight is also my breakout night. Tonight, I won't be cleaning up your mess anymore."

The two confidants' eyes intertwined, and a powerful desire to win flowed in their eyes.

Both wanted to use this game as a stepping stone to their path to fame, and both had reasons why they must become famous.

Curry quickly received the basketball from Dorell Wright, and then he stopped outside the three-point line; although there were 35 seconds left in the offense, the Warriors were the leading side now.

As long as they consumed this offensive time and then hit a three-pointer, the Lakers would be beyond saving.

That was exactly what Curry planned.

He consumed the offensive time as if no one was around.

Fan Xi also stood quietly 1.5 meters in front of him.

The two former golden partners maintained a delicate balance.

Coach Lao Wente on the sidelines frowned, not knowing why Fan Xi was being led by the nose by his opponent? He muttered to himself: Still too little game experience.

However, the second after this thought was released in his brain waves.

When there were only 9 seconds left in the Warriors' offensive time, Fan Xi suddenly moved forward and attacked Stephen Curry's left foot directly.

As a former partner, Fan Xi knew best how to force Curry to move, and also knew where his flaws were.

Who knew that when Fan Xi forced Curry's left foot.

A smile appeared on Curry's lips.

He had a trace of "mockery" for this best brother: Jack, oh Jack! Do you still think I'm the me from two years ago? In these two years of NBA polishing, I have long since changed my flaws through day-after-day of powerful training with the help of trainers. Wanting to use the weaknesses from two years ago to beat me, ha? Too young!

In a flash, Curry made an extremely smooth lift and dodged the pressure from the right.

But just as he took a step, Fan Xi suddenly turned to the side.

He actually blocked Curry's retreat.

Curry was shocked at that moment.

He saw a trace of smugness in the corner of Fan Xi's mouth from the corner of his eye.

As Curry's good brother, how could Fan Xi not know little Curry's character of striving for perfection. From the beginning, his pressure wasn't to defend Curry.

But to force him into the three-point line.

As long as Curry didn't throw a three-pointer with this ball, the Lakers would have a chance to tie.

By the time Curry understood, it was too late.

He had no way back and could only move forward.

Time didn't allow him to look back either.

Curry was a decisive person; although he looked like a cute god on the outside, he was firm and ruthless on the inside, and he took advantage of the momentum to take a big step forward.

Fan Xi hurriedly pursued.

And forced him to walk into the defensive encirclement built by Pau Gasol.

Lao Wente on the sidelines was very gratified; Fan Xi was indeed a defensive genius, not only knowing how to judge the situation but also knowing how to connect with teammates, not the kind of defensive player who fights alone.

However, just as Stephen Curry was about to kill into the paint encirclement, Curry suddenly stopped and then shot while riding a horse?? Fan Xi flew over, but was a little slow.

The basketball was shot in advance? Bang!

It hit the front rim.

At that time, Fan Xi was extremely happy.

But the next second?? Swish!

Luck was on the Warriors' side, Curry's ball fell into the basket.

108:111.

The Warriors overtook by 3 points.

The Staples Center was filled with sighs.

This was already the 46 points Curry had scored tonight.

Undoubtedly, this second-year point guard had already established his prestige in this famous arena, and the halo of the dome would illuminate his future.

Previously, the Warriors' management, who had been hesitating whether to abandon Monta Ellis and establish Curry as the team's core, could make up their minds.

Fan Xi took a deep breath.

He looked up at the sky of the Staples Center.

Huge pressure struck, and his thinking became clearer and clearer.

"Jack, sorry, I've got this victory tonight!" Curry said confidently to Fan Xi.

Fan Xi smiled and said to him: "The game isn't over yet. Let's wait and see!"

After Fisher brought the ball back to the front court, he quickly requested a timeout.

There were 12 seconds left in the game.

The Lakers had one last attack.

"They definitely want a three-pointer. If Fan Xi can continue to create miracles and hit a three-pointer to drag the game into overtime, then tomorrow he will definitely become the hero of all Los Angeles. It's a true one-shot fame!"

The CCTV commentator couldn't wait to "add drama" to Fan Xi during the timeout.

And another commentator named Zhang couldn't help but comment: "Fan Xi's defense just now was really great. He forced Curry to a dead end, making the Warriors' three-point tactic unable to open up. Honestly, if Fan Xi's physical fitness were a little stronger, his speed a little faster, or his jumping height a little higher, whether Curry could even shoot would be a question??"

Zhang had always thought highly of Fan Xi, and he was willing to call Fan Xi the only Chinese guard who played with his brain.

But mixing in the NBA, having a brain isn't enough, you also need physical fitness.

Back to the court.

Coach Lao Wente formulated the final tactic: it was a three-pointer.

Plan A was Fisher, who had created a 0.4-second buzzer-beater, but he was old now, and his legs weren't agile.

So, Plan B was Lamar Odom pulling out to the three-point line to shoot. But Odom was often distracted, and his three-pointer wasn't stable.

Thus, Fan Xi logically became Plan C.

Although it was Plan C, it was actually Fisher's first passing choice, and Bynum was there to screen for him.

Fan Xi undertook a very important role.

He had already hit two consecutive three-pointers, and both the fans at the scene and the head coach were immensely hoping that Fan Xi would continue this miracle.

Of course, Fan Xi hoped so even more.

He was different from Curry.

Curry needed a game to establish his position as the team's core, while he needed a game to get a chance to stay with the Lakers.

A carp can leap over the dragon gate after practicing for five hundred years, while a loach needs to practice for another thousand years to become a carp.

Stephen Curry was the carp leaping over the dragon gate, and Fan Xi was the loach that needed to be obtained.

So, how could his pressure and his desire to win be lower than Curry's!

When he went on the court, he once patted his violently beating heart with his hand and whispered: I heard it, I heard it!

This was the most real desire.

One-shot fame, it was right before his eyes!

Beep!

The whistle sounded.

Fan Xi was the first to walk onto the court.

He was responsible for the inbound pass.

However, when he received the basketball, he found that Curry had already entangled Fisher, nicknamed "Old Fish". Old Fish's legs were like they were filled with lead, and it was impossible to lob the ball to him; he couldn't jump.

In a flash, Fan Xi suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

He passed the basketball directly into the free-throw line.

Straight towards Pau Gasol.

Gasol had a tacit understanding; he was a very smart player.

He quickly suppressed David Lee and grabbed the basketball.

At the same time, Fan Xi ran out from the sideline quickly.

Just when everyone was surprised by this inbound pass, Fan Xi ran to the top of the three-point arc.

Pau Gasol passed the basketball over like a conditioned reflex?? That's right, he usually cooperated with Kobe like this.

Fan Xi often observed from the sidelines, so he had a deep impression.

Only, Lao Wente was shocked; he didn't expect Fan Xi to be "bold enough" to execute Kobe Bryant's tactics.

Was he going to decide the final victory by himself?

Fan Xi caught the basketball and indeed held back the rhythm.

And Dorell Wright had already defended him.

Forming a one-on-one situation.

This scene caused a burst of exclamation at the scene.

Fan Xi!

This guy who created miracles twice tonight actually picked up the hero's hammer; he actually inherited Kobe's legacy at the last moment.

Was he going to make a buzzer-beater by himself?

The entire Staples Center was both surprised and happy.

Only? Does this short-term contract player who suddenly popped out really have this strength?

Can he really do it?