Chapter 344 The Pepsi Center

Sure enough, in the third quarter, neither team played by the book.

Generally, in basketball games, at the beginning of the third quarter, both sides would field their starting lineups from the start of the game.

However, because the starting lineups of both "Team Su Feng" and "Team Kobe" were a bit lackluster, Riley wanted to ambush Davis first after the start of the second half.

However...

How could this "Divine Calculator" know...

Tonight, Davis, the man he was determined to defeat, was just a tool for Su Feng from beginning to end.

In fact...

The man who had been dueling with him behind the scenes tonight was none other than his beloved general...

– "Zhuge Fengfeng."

On the court, for the third quarter, "Team Kobe" adjusted their starting lineup to Duncan, Garnett, Kobe, Wade, and Parker.

In the first half of the second quarter, with McGrady suppressed by Hill, "Team Kobe" was able to catch up in score thanks to Wade and Parker constantly penetrating.

Without a mobile fortress, Riley believed that "Team Su Feng" would not be able to contain Wade and Parker's energetic breakthroughs.

On the other side, "Team Su Feng" adjusted their starting lineup to include Ben Wallace, James, Marion, Hill, and Su Feng.

On the bench of "Team Kobe", upon noticing the lineup sent out by Davis...

Riley fell silent.

Because...

Wasn't the lineup that "Team Su Feng" had sent out at this moment the very five-swingman lineup that he, Riley, had always wanted to put together?

On TNT, Barkley commented on "Team Su Feng"'s lineup, saying, "John deserves to be called the 'Father of Swingman Tactics.' This lineup, with an average height of only about 2 meters, is something only John would dare to field in today's league."

On the court, "Team Su Feng" had the first possession in the third quarter.

Su Feng was responsible for dribbling the ball across half-court.

At this time, Smith also explained to the fans in front of the TV, "Tonight, counting the first half, Su has played all five positions on the basketball court."

What does it mean to be all-around?

Nothing more.

Only "teamwork."

If it were the usual Su Feng, he might have already led his BkB, Butterfly, and Cannon to attack the opponent's high ground before his teammates could even react.

But tonight, to allow the members of "Team Su Feng" to fully enjoy the joy that basketball brings them...

Coach Su not only carefully designed a small script for each member of "Team Su Feng" when making substitution adjustments, but also controlled his scoring desire throughout the first half, only taking 7 shots.

And if we were to use Dota as an analogy...

Then tonight's Su Feng is probably the kind of team player who gives all the resources to his teammates and can even pull money out of his own pocket to buy team items like Big Shoes and Lotus... making the supports tear up.

Of course...

Such a Su Feng...

You can also understand it as...

He hasn't won yet.

Heh...

Is the All-Star Game just an entertainment event?

In Su Feng's view, as long as it's a basketball game, as long as Kobe is on the other side, it can't be an entertainment event.

Tonight, from the very beginning, Su Feng had treated this game as if it were the Finals.

And on the court, "Team Su Feng," playing with the "five-swingman" lineup, quickly demonstrated their advantages in mobility on the offensive end.

Back then, many teams liked to adopt the strategy of leaving Ben Wallace open when facing the Raptors.

But the reason they all failed without exception...

Was because...

Who said Ben Wallace has zero impact on offense?

On the wing, when Ben Wallace screens Garnett for James through a pick, "Team Kobe" has to ask themselves whether Duncan needs to come out.

On the other side of the court, after Duncan and Garnett were both drawn away from the paint, Marion also cleverly screened Parker for Hill.

In the third quarter, as long as Kobe only thinks about matching up with Su Feng, "Team Su Feng"'s five-swingman lineup can easily create mismatches on the court through off-ball movement.

But...

If Kobe doesn't match up with Su Feng, then with Parker's small build...

Su Feng won't remember the old friendship when Parker used to be his little follower.

This is the most terrifying aspect of the five-swingman lineup on the court.

In theory, as long as you have one position that can't keep up with them, they can keep attacking your weak point through off-ball movement and ball movement.

Inside, as Hill cuts to the basket, Su Feng immediately lobs the ball toward the rim.

Looking at the alley-oop that Su Feng sent him, Hill felt like he was completely under Su Feng's control.

Because the height and speed of the ball...

Seemed to be conveying a message to him.

That is...

Su Feng knew that he, who had suppressed McGrady for six minutes on the court in the second quarter...

Was not his best self.

What a joke.

Did Su Feng really not watch Grant Hill playing after his major injury, still soaring freely in the sky at the age of 37 or 38?

You laugh at Su Feng, the reigning number one player in the NBA, whose idol is just a mere Grant Hill.

Su Feng laughs...

You simply don't know how terrifying Grant Hill in his prime was when he charged and jumped.

Fly, old Hill.

Fly to the end of the world, let these young people who only know Su Feng and Kobe open their eyes and take a good look...

Back then, on the court, you only needed a fraction of a second to make Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen eat your dust...

What kind of god were you!

Bang!

At the Pepsi Center, Hill received an assist from Su Feng and dunked with both hands!

90 to 83!

Clap, clap, clap, bang!

On the court, after high-fiving Su Feng three times and bumping chests while retreating on defense, Hill said, "Hey, don't pass it so high next time, I'm not what I used to be."

Hearing this, Su Feng smiled and said, "I don't think you're not what you used to be, Grant.

In my opinion, you are far better than you've ever been at this moment."

"But in a few months, I'll be 33 years old, Su." After sighing, Hill felt that time was the most brutal enemy in this world.

"Age is just an excuse for mediocrity.

Back then, Michael Jordan at the age of 38 could still go back and forth with me in training.

So, Grant, you wouldn't think you're not even as good as Michael Jordan, would you?" Su Feng said, patting Hill on the shoulder.

Hill: "..."

Good heavens!

If someone else had said these words to Hill, Hill would have thought that this person was too arrogant and conceited.

But for Su Feng, who was already a four-time NBA regular season MVP at the age of 26 and had three championship rings in his hands...

He certainly had the qualifications to say such words.

At this moment...

Looking at Su Feng.

Hill found that...

The biggest difference between Su Feng and McGrady was that...

The former was a king with the world in his heart.

As for the latter, even if he had recently awakened his steel ambition, he was more like a city lord.

At the Pepsi Center, it was "Team Kobe"'s turn to attack.

Without joking around.

Right away, Duncan and Garnett moved to the high post to provide a double screen for Parker.

In the NBA, being screened by one of Duncan or Garnett was already a dream for many guards.

But tonight, Parker had the "Stone Buddha" on his left and the "Old Wolf" on his right.

Boom boom!

On the court, Parker started his twelve-cylinder engine at lightning speed.

Facts have proved.

The reason why top supercars are top supercars is because once they accelerate, you can no longer catch up with them.

Even if Su Feng was responsible for defending Parker at this moment.

Hey...

Wait!

Who said Su Feng couldn't catch up with Parker?

At the high post, if the player responsible for guarding Parker wasn't Su Feng, then Garnett and Duncan wouldn't have teamed up to set a screen for Parker.

But...

Just as Parker broke into the paint...

Parker found that...

Su Feng had already chased back to his side!

Don't understand and ask.

Can a top supercar outrun a fighter jet that has accelerated to "supersonic" speed?

Bang, swish!

However...

Just as Su Feng was about to arrest Parker, this French sports car unexpectedly completed a quick floater.

This is Tony Parker.

If it wasn't because Parker could really carry the whole team, then in Su Feng's memory, how could Duncan have unswervingly gone to screen for him on the court even in his old age?

With a near 65% shooting percentage near the basket in his career, Parker feels like he's back home once he enters the paint.

In Su Feng's previous life, in the 05/06 season, Parker, who averaged nearly 7 drives to the basket per game at the time, even produced his career masterpiece with a basket shooting percentage of over 70%.

Unlike those players who only want to draw fouls and initiate contact once they enter the paint.

Parker's layup...

You really can't block it if you want to.

Because most of the time, you probably haven't even seen his shadow before he has already scored two points in front of you.

On the court, after scoring two points for "Team Kobe," Parker looked back at Su Feng, at this old boss who used to take him around to play, and smiled: "I'm not that rookie I used to be anymore, boss."

Hearing this, Su Feng nodded and smiled while touching Parker's head: "Yes, you are already an All-Star guard now."

And on the side, Duncan, noticing this scene, didn't know why...

Anyway, looking at Su Feng's big hand on Parker's head, Duncan just felt very uncomfortable.

On the court, "Team Su Feng" attacked.

After switching Parker in front of him through a pick-and-roll with Hill, Su Feng immediately used his absolute strength to squeeze Parker behind him.

However, just as he leaped up, preparing to score two points for "Team Su Feng"...

Duncan directly pulled him down from the air, player and ball together.

Su Feng: "..."

Although Duncan pulled him when he landed just now...

But...

At this moment, Su Feng felt the malice of this era towards him.

Because after his offense was destroyed by Duncan, even O'Neal, this loyal little brother, was clapping and cheering for Duncan on the sidelines.

And...

If it weren't for the fact that he had just treated him to a big meal the night before, Su Feng had a feeling that the first person to jump up and cheer for Duncan on the bench would definitely be Yao Ming.

No way.

This is the most miserable thing about being the number one player.

After all, in today's league...

Who doesn't want to punch Brother Feng?

This has nothing to do with camaraderie or patriotism.

It's purely because...

Su Feng is the object that everyone wants to defeat.

On the free throw line, Su Feng scored his 10th personal point of the night through two free throws.

Back on the other end, "Team Kobe" attacked.

This time it was Wade's turn to attack.

As fast as lightning, as powerful as thunder, is the best description of Dwyane Wade at this time.

With the help of Garnett's screen, Wade used his signature Euro-step to dazzle Ben Wallace and James in "Team Su Feng"'s paint.

92 to 87.

In Su Feng's view, this was definitely a breakthrough worth 9 points.

As for why not 10 points...

Of course, it's because compared to himself, the current Wade still lacks that flavor.

On the court, "Team Su Feng" had possession.

After receiving a brilliant bounce pass from Su Feng, Little Zhan Zhan, who cut to the basket, unleashed his Sky-Soaring Leap without saying a word!

So, either way, Su Feng has liked James since he was a kid?

Because compared to other stars, Little Zhan Zhan's offense is not only simple and direct.

But most importantly...

He doesn't spit out his pie!

gtmd Cavaliers!

Why did you have to choose James the year before last?

If the Cavaliers had chosen someone else at that time, then Little Zhan Zhan could have come to assist him according to the script he personally wrote?

And if he could have Little Zhan Zhan, this "Crouching Dragon," to assist him...

Then why would Su Feng need Fatty Fish, this "Phoenix Chick"?

Unfortunately...

In "Team Kobe"'s paint, just as Su Feng was preparing to happily receive this assist dedicated to him by James...

Before James' Sky-Soaring Leap reached its peak, Garnett interrupted Little Zhan Zhan's skill release with a Tathagata Palm.

This was also a foul on the ball and the man.

It was obvious that, compared to the first half...

At this moment, whether it was Duncan or Garnett, they had already kicked "Harden" into the sewer.

On the bench of "Team Kobe," looking at Spoelstra behind him, Riley smiled: "Do you know what your biggest advantage is when you have enough star big men on your team?"

Spoelstra shook his head.

"That is, you don't have to worry about them being in foul trouble and having no one to use on the court.

And, you don't have to worry about their stamina being a problem." After glancing at O'Neal, Yao Ming, Stoudemire and others who were recovering their energy on the bench, Riley said.

Sorry, Su.

No matter how high you can fly.

From now on...

"Team Kobe"'s paint has become a no-fly zone.

On the free throw line, Little Zhan Zhan made one of two free throws.

93 to 87.

In the third quarter, after entering the real battle stage, "Team Kobe"'s hard power began to show.

However, on the court, just as Wade was about to break into the basket as he did just now...

"Team Su Feng," on the other hand, directly cut off his attempt to break through through a zone defense.

Riley: "..."

Wait...

Have you really never won before!

Playing zone defense in an All-Star game?

You've really got something, John!

On TNT, after "Team Kobe"'s attack timed out, Barkley said: "This is really incredible.

Because I actually saw the attacking side being defended for 24 seconds in an All-Star game."

On the side, Smith laughed: "In recent years, fans have often complained that the intensity of the All-Star game is not as good as before.

But tonight, I think everyone can feast their eyes."

From a defensive ability perspective, this five-man lineup of "Team Kobe" is indeed against the sky.

Because on the perimeter, they not only have Wade and Kobe, who are good at individual defense, but also have Garnett and Duncan, these two top help defense monsters, in the paint.

But...

On the offensive end, the weaknesses of this lineup are also obvious.

That is, other than Kobe, the other four have no three-point ability.

And even if Garnett can move to the high post, because the five swingmen of "Team Su Feng" help defend quickly, as long as they can't pull the space wide enough...

Then Su Feng, James, Marion and others can rotate to any offensive player of "Team Kobe" at any time.

Therefore, after being defended for 24 seconds this time...

Riley had already called McGrady up from the bench.

On the court, "Team Su Feng" had possession.

On the sidelines, looking at Riley, Spoelstra asked curiously: "Pat, actually LeBron, Shawn and Grant's three-pointers aren't very stable, but why do we have to keep using extended defense against them?"

Hearing this, Riley felt that Spoelstra's account had been ruined.

Because with Su Feng on the other side...

Not using extended defense against "Team Su Feng"...

In Riley's view, what's the difference between that and courting death?

In Su Feng's memory, even if Curry brought four iron-headed babies to the game, other teams would have to use extended defense against the Warriors.

And this...

Is the deterrent force of a super shooter on the court.

But at this moment, compared to three-pointers, Su Feng still wanted to challenge the no-fly zone of "Team Kobe."

Because as a calculating monster...

Su Feng wouldn't think about waiting until next year to take revenge for being interrupted during a dunk.

At the top of the arc, with the solid screen from Ben Wallace, under Kobe's exasperated gaze, Su Feng accelerated and rushed into the interior of "Team Kobe."

Watch carefully!

This is the real Sky-Soaring Leap!

No-fly zone?

I'm flying in the no-fly zone!

On the court, after turning his body into a huge battle axe, before Duncan's help defense and Garnett turned to dodge, Su Feng's right hand held high basketball instantly turned into a meteor.

On the side, watching Su Feng hanging in the sky, Hill felt that he had seen this scene before.

Because back when Su Feng first participated in the All-Star Game...

That meteor smashed right on top of Karl Malone's head.

Bang, swish!

At the Pepsi Center, with Su Feng's meteor dunk hitting the mark...

Nearly 20,000 fans in the arena immediately felt that the ticket they had bought was really worth it!

Although, in Karl Malone's eyes, a meteor dunk can't be considered a dunk.

But...

So what?

Isn't basketball all about being cool?

And...

Does Vince Carter...

Understand anything about dunking?

"The dragon's den and tiger's den that Michael Jordan didn't dare to break into, Su teaches you to break into!

The dunks that Michael Jordan can't do, Su teaches you to dunk!"

And on TNT, after pondering for two seconds, Barkley also used his passionate commentary to forcefully send Jordan from in front of the TV to Las Vegas.

"Look what you've done?"

On the bench of "Team Su Feng," when Iverson excitedly rushed onto the court and jumped on Su Feng's back...

Tonight, the 76ers fans once again welcomed a heartbreaking moment.

On the bench of "Team Kobe," after looking at each other with O'Neal, Yao Ming and this fatty fish also reached a consensus in an instant.

That is...

When it's their turn to play later, they must not try to dodge like Garnett.

"At that time, you're responsible for hugging his legs."

"No problem, just remember to pull his hand."

And on the court, if Su Feng knew what Yao Ming and O'Neal wanted to do to him at this moment...

Then he would definitely have a feeling of meeting the wrong people.

At the Pepsi Center, in the third quarter, after entering a melee mode, the shooting percentages of both teams declined to varying degrees in the subsequent games.

In the second half, "Team Kobe," which used the twin towers combination of O'Neal and Yao Ming, officially announced that they had taken over the three-second zones on both sides of the court.

In this life, under Carlisle's system, Yao Ming, whose shooting range is getting farther and farther, is perfectly compatible with O'Neal on the offensive end.

However, conversely, the mobility of these two has also become a flaw that "Team Su Feng" has been exploiting.

In this kind of PK where both sides are composed of All-Star players, in fact, it is difficult for either side to completely contain their opponents.

And when the game entered the final quarter...

The fans in the arena and in front of the TV had long stopped caring about which team would win this game.

Because...

They had seen enough of the excitement this night.

In the end, "Warrior King" Nash proved in the final quarter why he was worth Su Feng's pick.

After Nash and Su Feng set off a wave of three-pointers on the outside, "Team Su Feng" finally laughed to the end with a score of 161 to 154.

In the fourth quarter, Kobe had a chance to personally reverse the score for "Team Kobe."

But at a critical moment, Su Feng used two consecutive ruthless blocks to block Kobe's picturesque fadeaway.

"No, just this, you're too embarrassed to have me come over to defend you?" And, after blocking Kobe, Su Feng did not forget to complain to Kobe at the time.

Kobe: "..."

Of course...

Although from the surface, Su Feng looked very cool when mocking Kobe.

But in fact, in the final quarter, when Kobe continuously made miracle shots for "Team Kobe," Su Feng was more than anyone else...

Bah!

As the reigning number one player in the NBA, how could Su Feng panic?

Even...

Even if Su Feng really panicked at the time, it was only because the atmosphere at the scene was too enthusiastic and he was a little nervous.

After all, nervousness is human nature, do you understand?

At the Pepsi Center, after the timer in the final quarter went to zero, the fans in the arena stood up and gave their applause to the twenty-four players from both teams.

After tonight, the many classic scenes born in this game, as well as the stories of the rifts between the big bosses and the second bosses of each team, are destined to be passed down for a long time in the future.

And Su Feng and Nash, who both went on a tear in the final quarter, were jointly selected as the MVPs of this All-Star Game with 28 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 blocks (both blocked Kobe), 2 steals, and 21 points, 14 assists, and 3 rebounds, respectively.

On this night, of all the 21 points that Nash got, 15 were scored in the fourth quarter.

And Su Feng, who had been playing team basketball all night, scored 14 points in the final quarter.

On TNT, after the game, Barkley also made a comment that had a far-reaching impact on the future.

"Although 'Team Kobe' had an overwhelming advantage on the inside tonight.

But 'Team Su Feng' showed us with their actions...

In this era...

Those who get three-pointers get the world!"

In the entire game, "Team Su Feng" made a total of 25 three-pointers, breaking the team's single-game three-point record in the All-Star Game.

"Team Kobe," on the other hand, only made 11 three-pointers.

With the development of modern basketball and the gradual breaking of the previous shooting ceiling by perimeter players, the importance of three-pointers to a team is self-evident.

At the moment when the entire game ended, while cursing Su Feng in a corner...

Kobe swore in his heart that if he were to choose the players next year, he would definitely select all those who are good at shooting three-pointers into his team.

"Next, it's time to think about how to lay the foundation for a dynasty."

And Su Feng on the other side...

Su Feng, who has never taken entertainment events like the All-Star Game seriously, after tricking Nash out of the right to retain the All-Star Game MVP trophy under the guise of Su Hao, began to seriously think about the second half of the 04/05 season.

And just then...

Miami...

Britney, who had previously joined forces with Su Feng to carry out a wave of baby-making projects, also brought good news to Su Feng.

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