Slam Dunk: My Study Abroad Career in Northern Hunan

In Salt Lake City, the volume of the Timberwolves fans' condemnation was too small, and even if their volume was loud enough, there was no way to affect the referee's decision in the stadium.

All the Timberwolves players rushed toward Wu Dao. Garnett's heart was pounding as he ran.

Although he didn't cooperate with Wu Dao for too long, even when Wu Dao joined the team last year, he was once dissatisfied that Wu Dao's team status was higher than his own, and he had a long-term competitive relationship with Wu Dao.

But after 82 games in the regular season and the playoffs reaching this point, Garnett already knows the importance of martial arts to their Timberwolves.

If it weren't for martial arts, the Timberwolves might have been able to fight their way through the wild West and advance to the playoffs, but there was absolutely no way they could have reached this point under the siege of the powerful Western teams.

If Wu Dao is injured, whether the Timberwolves can surpass the Jazz in front of them may be a question mark, even though they are currently leading the series with a 2:0 score.

Thinking of this in his mind, Garnett couldn't help but walk a little faster. Marbury and others also quickly moved towards the martial arts on the ground and surrounded the martial arts in the center.

Stockton is a smart man. He knew that all the Timberwolves players were probably angry at this moment and silently retreated to the edge of the court. Some of the Jazz players were also wise enough not to make any cheers. Some players stood up smartly and vaguely surrounded Stockton.

Whenever the players of the Timberwolves show any abnormality, these players of the Timberwolves can immediately rush forward to stop the players of the Timberwolves and protect their main point guard Stockton.

Are the Jazz players still unclear about whether Stockton's offensive move was intentional?

We’ve all been playing together for such a long time, who doesn’t know who the other is?
Stockton has never made such exaggerated offensive moves in normal training. Needless to say, Stockton himself is aiming to hurt people.

The Jazz felt unparalleled pressure from the Timberwolves. They had lost the previous two series by a huge margin, which also made the Jazz players realize the gap between their team and the opponent.

This year is the year when the Jazz have the best chance of competing for the championship.

Although Karl Malone is old, he is at his peak. During the regular season, he ranks third in the MVP rankings. Above him are Michael Jordan in first place and Martial Arts in second place.

On the scoring list, Malone is only one spot lower than Wu Dao, occupying second place.

Today's Bulls have experienced various problems during the regular season. In the senses of the Jazz players, the Bulls are no longer as dominant as last year.

In the entire Eastern Conference, only the Bulls have shown some championship potential. As long as the Jazz can break through the Wild West, they have a great chance of winning the championship.

In the West, although the Lakers are strong, in the regular season, the Jazz also won more than they lost against the Lakers. The Spurs have not yet fully grown up. Although the team has outstanding combat effectiveness, in the eyes of the Jazz, they are not their opponent.

As for the Rockets, a group of rapidly degenerating old arms and legs are no match for their Jazz.

If the Timberwolves, a young team, hadn't suddenly emerged this year, the Jazz would have been their most championship-worthy year.

But the world is so cruel. Under the leadership of Wu Dao, the Timberwolves showed terrifying dominance and became the Jazz's biggest competitor as they broke out of the Western Conference.

With a 0:2 deficit in the series, the Jazz had to make this move to change the team's fate.

"Right here, the ace that defeated their Timberwolves."

"As long as we can win this game and bring the score to 1:2, we will still have a chance!"

"Please, don't stand up!!!"

On the side of the court, Jerry Longs looked deeply at the martial arts surrounded by his teammates in the center of the court, praying secretly in his heart.

I don’t know if his GOD will bless him after hearing his prayers.
In the stadium, his body hit the floor heavily. Wu Dao was a little dazed for a while. He looked up at the ceiling and found it difficult to get up for a while.

There was a slight pain in my chest, but compared to the pain in my chest, the pain in my back was stronger.

The light was blocked by black faces.

"Martial Arts, how are you? Is something wrong?"

"Can you still stand up?"

Garnett and Marbury looked at Wu Dao with worried faces. They didn't even have time to go to Stockton to settle the score. Wu Dao's physical condition was what they were concerned about.

The pain on the body subsided very quickly. When martial arts landed, a large area of ​​the body touched the ground. Although the impact was strong, the impact was not great. The muscles of the body were severely impacted and there was some swelling and pain, but the bones of the body But no harm was done.

At this time, when he heard the inquiries from his teammates, Wu Dao also blinked his eyes, took a deep breath, and shook his head slightly:

"Let me take it easy, it should be fine."

Wu Dao's words did not have the effect of comforting his teammates. This was the first time they saw that Wu Dao "needs to slow down".

In previous games, Wu Dao has been knocked to the ground maliciously, but in those times, Wu Dao was often able to get up without waiting for his teammates to come up, and then severely taught his opponents in subsequent games.

But this time, they actually heard that Wu Dao needed to slow down, which shows how severe the impact Wu Dao suffered.

"Damn those stinky cousins!"

Garnett let out an angry curse, turned around and was about to rush towards the Jazz's lounge area to settle the score with Stockton, when he was immediately grabbed by Marbury beside him:
"Calm down, Kevin!"

"This is the playoffs. If you are suspended and there is no way for Wu Dao to return to the court, we Timberwolves will not have to continue playing!"

"This is an opportunity we finally got, are you going to give it up like this?!"

Marbury looked gloomy, which made the angry players like the Timberwolves lose their momentum. Lying on the floor, Wu Dao glanced at Marbury with approval and said to Garnett:
"This is just the beginning."

"How can we fight if there is less of an inside man?"

"Even if you and Stockton trade for one, we will still lose blood."

"How are we going to play in the next games?!"

As he spoke, Wu Dao put his hands on the floor and tried to sit up. Tom, with quick eyes and quick hands, quickly gave Wu Dao a hand.

At the same time, the Timberwolves' team doctor, referees from the conference, and a group of medical staff waiting on the field had already arrived at Wu Dao's side carrying stretchers. Just as he was about to leave with Wu Dao on his back, he saw Wu Dao sitting up with the help of Tom.

This scene also shocked the doctors and nurses who entered the hospital.

On the Jazz bench, coach Jerry Longs opened his eyes slightly when he saw this scene, and then quickly calmed down his astonishment.

In the stands, the cheering Jazz fans seemed to have been choked by someone, and their cheers stopped abruptly. At this moment, the fans of the Timberwolves also looked at Wu Dao, with deep worry in their eyes. "Don't worry about me, the game continues!"

After a while, the pain in Wu Dao's body has completely subsided. Although there are still some numbness in several places on the body, this will not affect Wu Dao too much.

Standing up under the astonished gazes of everyone around him, Wu Dao moved his body and looked sideways at Stockton in front of the Jazz rest area, with a smile suddenly appearing on his face.

Wu Dao's eyes met Stockton's. Stockton couldn't see any joy at all from Wu Dao's smiling face. Instead, he could see the coldness in Wu Dao's smile. of chill.

"Wow—"

In the arena, Timberwolves fans burst into cheers when they saw Wu Dao stand up. Although the number of fans supporting the Timberwolves was far less than the number of fans at home in Salt Lake City, the deafening cheers were still drowned out. The whole arena.

Upon seeing this, the referee also walked up to Wu Dao to confirm the status of Wu Dao. After receiving Wu Dao's affirmative reply, he quickly gestured towards the referee's table to greet him.

Stockton's goal was invalidated due to an offensive foul, and the game between the Timberwolves and Jazz continued.

The ball also came into the hands of the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves players on the court saw that Martial Arts could continue to play, and their morale suddenly became high.

As for the Jazz, the Timberwolves players could clearly feel that those players expressed a deep sense of frustration. Although these guys pretended to be calm, Stockton's kick not only failed to successfully send Budo off the court, but also greatly demoralized his team.

Even such a flagrant foul can knock Wu Dao off the court. The Jazz players didn't know how to face a team like the Timberwolves for a while.

While all the Jazz players were feeling uneasy, speculating on how the vengeful martial artist planned to retaliate, Stockton, the person involved, appeared unusually calm, without the slightest hint of fear.

He has been in the NBA for so many years and has seen all kinds of ruthless characters.

The kick just now failed to send Wu Dao off the field. It didn't matter. He still had five chances to foul. He didn't believe it. There was no way to send Wu Dao off the field!
Between the alternation of offense and defense, the Jazz players quickly returned to their defensive positions. Marbury quickly crossed the center line with the ball. Just as he was thinking about how to attack in this round, he saw Wu Dao on the flank suddenly accelerate and rush forward. , quickly passed Brian Russell who was guarding him.

When he reached the middle distance of martial arts, he was about to be overtaken by Brian Russell. However, while he was moving at high speed, he suddenly stopped and quickly took two steps up with a counter run, leaving an opening.

Opportunities arise.

Marbury, who was holding the ball at the top of the arc, also immediately saw an opening on Wu Dao's side, and the basketball in his hand quickly passed toward Wu Dao.

Wu Dao's body, which started with the basketball, also quickly blocked Brian Russell, who turned around to pursue him. Wu Dao, who was holding the ball with his back to the person, tilted his upper body back slightly and pressed against Brian Russell's body. At the same time, he held the basketball high in his hand and turned to his side. His head locked the position of the basket with his peripheral vision.

Feeling the martial arts movement, Brian Russell also quickly took half a step back and opened the distance between the two.

Wu Dao's breakthrough speed is very fast. Brian Russell has experienced it countless times in previous games. At this time, he opened his position to avoid being passed by Wu Dao in one step and to reserve space for his own defense.

But at the same time, Russell also knows the risks he faces when he stretches his position. Wu Dao holding the ball may rely on his excellent bounce to turn around and shoot a fadeaway jumper.

If it were such an offensive method, Russell would have no way to react and defend in time.

But compared to being beaten by martial arts and hitting the basket, letting the opponent shoot is a better option.

The two were separated, and just as Brian Russell expected, Wu Dao had no intention of rushing forward when he had the gap. After blowing the ball, he quickly turned around and shot a fadeaway jumper.

Although Russell had already expected it, he stepped forward to defend in time when Wu Dao turned around and shot a jump shot. Unfortunately, the height difference and jumping difference between the two determined that Brian Russell's defense would be in vain this time. .

With his physical condition, there was no way he could guard against Wu Dao's fadeaway jumper.

"really!"

Brian Russell thought to himself and turned to look at the basket, but his forward movement did not stop, and his right foot also "inadvertently" rested on the foot of Wu Dao.

The basketball flew out of Wu Dao's hands. Wu Dao also noticed Brian Russell's intention in mid-air, and stepped heavily on Brian Russell's instep with both feet.

As his center of gravity shifted, Wu Dao fell backwards.

The basketball he threw fell steadily into the net under the watchful eyes of the players on the court. The sound of the basketball entering the net was heard, and the sideline referee also blew the whistle in time.

Brian Russell committed a defensive foul and Budao's goal was valid.

As the linesman used hand gestures to display the penalty to all the fans, buzzing discussions arose in the stadium.

No one expected that Wu Dao, who had just been kicked to the ground by Stockton, turned around and immediately played 2+1 in front of the Jazz.

Moreover, those who were interested also discovered that Brian Russell clearly had the intention of stepping up, but was easily resolved by martial arts. His rich experience on the court also made people look at him frequently.

If there is any way to guard against a player with excellent jump shooting ability in the league, that method is definitely not a superb defensive move, but a simple and disgusting step.

There are countless players who fell under the feet.

Irving, who came down from heaven during the game this year, also fell on the mat.

The best way to deal with this kind of foul is not a "crab jumper" like Tan Tan, or a crotch kick like Miller.

It is true that using a crab jumper can avoid the opponent's stepping, and kicking the crotch backward can also deter the opponent, but again, it is difficult to maintain one's own shooting posture with these two methods.

The best way is actually to put your feet together to increase the force-bearing area of ​​your soles, so that even if you "accidentally" step on the opponent's instep, you will not sprain due to the force on one foot.

At the same time, choosing a better falling position can not only effectively alleviate the impact, but also get the referee's whistle.

As the referee's whistle sounded, Wu Dao was also sent to the free throw line.

As Wu Dao's free throw hit the basket steadily, bursts of cheers erupted from the stands. Timberwolves fans looked eagerly at Wu Dao who slowly got up on the court, chanting Wu Dao's name.

Wu Dao, who was fighting two plus one, also looked back at Brian Russell with an indifferent expression.

"That's it?"

"If you only have this method, your playoff journey will end here!"

(End of this chapter)