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Chapter 359 "Penny" Successor
Whether the trap is not a trap, no one knows, and everyone can see that the Mavericks are at a disadvantage.Before the start of the game, no one thought that the score between the two sides would be like this, but even if they rubbed their eyes hundreds of times, the numbers on the scoreboard were still clearly there. Whether they wanted to admit it or not, this was the fact, and it cannot be tolerated. obliterated facts.

Moreover, the Timberwolves did not enjoy the home whistle at all. At the end of the half, they had committed 12 fouls, which was almost the same as the Mavericks' 14 fouls.In other words, the 9-point lead was completely made by them with real swords and guns, and they directly crushed the Mavericks' thoughtful arrangement before the game.

Especially Rubio, in the first half, he showed a shooting technique that he had never seen before. Although he was far from being able to hit every shot, he also reached the level of an ordinary outside scorer, which made the Mavericks dare not underestimate his shooting.

During the halftime break, Carlisle was sinking in the visiting team's locker room. He said very seriously: "I admit that Rubio's shot was something we didn't think about before the game, but it's not a big problem. I believe he was in the second half. It's not so accurate with targeted defense. West, I hope you work harder on the defensive end, okay?"

West blushed, stood up and said loudly, "I'm not going to let him take an easy shot in the open again!"

Carlisle nodded, he was very satisfied with West's attitude.Although Rubio's shooting looks good, he believes that this is just a sudden burst of the opponent's microcosm. As long as the players have a correct attitude, it will not be difficult to block him.

Meanwhile, in the home locker room at Target Center, McHale was lavishly praising everyone, especially Rubio, for their performance in the first half.He said loudly with a red face: "I am very satisfied with you in the first two quarters, especially Ricky. His shooting helped us solve a big problem and made the opponent's defensive strategy not have the desired effect."

He paused, and continued: "But I hope you will continue to maintain such enthusiasm in the second half, and don't be complacent just because you took the lead. Our goal is the final victory, not the lead at the end of halftime."

This remark made everyone's heart tremble. It is true that some of them are very proud of being able to lead the defending champion's bonus by double digits at halftime, but they forget that if they lose the game in the end, these leads are useless.

Before going on the court, Xu Hao patted Rubio on the shoulder and asked in a low voice, "You should be fine in the second half, right?"

Rubio didn't speak, just nodded and responded with a smile, he was full of confidence in his shooting.

Now that Rubio expressed his opinion, Xu Hao felt relieved. The outcome of this game is still hard to say, but he thinks that the Timberwolves have a good chance of winning.However, Xu Hao also felt that Rubio couldn't steal all the limelight. It was time to show off the crotch dribble that he had practiced all summer, otherwise others would feel that his core was robbed!

After a little communication with Rubio, Xu Hao switched positions with him directly in the second half.Of course, this is just a superficial statement. In fact, it is just Rubio to score and Xu Hao to organize.For Xu Hao, if he wants to play Hardaway's stunt, enough possession of the ball is the most basic. Otherwise, how can he break through the opponent's net?

Kidd became a victim at the beginning of the second half. He only felt that he was easily wiped by Xu Hao from the side, and then met Mahinmi's long arm and succeeded in picking the basket.Kidd turned around in surprise, and Xu Hao's expressionless face met him, as if this operation was just a piece of cake for him, not worthy of attention at all.

But the fans on the sidelines were all crazy. They had never seen Xu Hao display such cool and extraordinary skills in the previous two seasons.Of course, Xu Hao's previous dribbling was also very beautiful and the effect was good, but the feeling was different.If it was a sharp sword before, now it is an unpredictable wind. If Kidd hadn't been experienced and had strong control over his body, he would have been knocked to the ground by Xu Hao.

Before Kidd could react, the commentators on the commentary booth went crazy. He threw off the earphones and roared madly: "Unbelievable! It's incredible! What did I see? This is from 'Penny'." Extraordinary!"

Except for him, every expert and veteran who followed this game was shocked. Since Hardaway suffered a serious injury, his crotch change dribble has never appeared in the league again, but today it appeared!
On Xu Hao's body, they really saw the shadow of Hardaway. Although they have different skin colors and different styles of play, after the classic crotch change dribble is displayed, the figures of the two people have crossed time and overlapped. together.It can be seen from Xu Hao's action in this round alone that his imitation is definitely not a show.

Kidd played against Hardaway at his peak, and he was only one class behind the latter, but Hardaway has been out of mainstream sight for too long, so long that he couldn't even recognize Xu Hao at the first time Used to get past their own technology.When Kidd determined that it was Hardaway's crotch changing direction, he was stunned. This is impossible!

While Kidd was still thinking hard, Xu Hao broke through his defense for two consecutive rounds, which finally brought him back to his senses.No matter how Xu Hao learned it, he had already used it, and he had to guard against him.

However, Kidd is no longer the gorgeous player he was in the 90s. His physical fitness has declined significantly due to age. How can he possibly compete with Xu Hao, who has mastered the ability to change direction and dribble under his hips?Before Rubio could continue to show off his shooting, the Mavericks' perimeter defense was penetrated by Xu Hao alone, and the Timberwolves continued to expand their advantage.

Kidd didn't come back to his senses throughout the fourth quarter, so naturally he couldn't stop Xu Hao.Although Dirk Nowitzki was also trying to score, without the constraints of Kidd, Xu Hao was full of firepower and scored 15 points in the last quarter, helping the Timberwolves defeat the Mavericks 105-99 and maintain their unbeaten streak since the beginning of the season. The golden body also shattered the glasses of experts and reporters.

However, the result of the game is no longer important. Xu Hao actually took out Hardaway's crotch dribble in the game, and he looked decent. Even Kidd, who was at the same time as Hardaway, also gave him a very high praise. evaluate.Although Hardaway himself has not yet spoken out, the major media have already placed the title of "Hardaway's successor" on Xu Hao's head.

(End of this chapter)