I just play ball

Chapter 298
The skills competition also adopts the form of confrontation between the east and the west. First, the winners will be determined from their respective divisions, and then the finals will be held.

With such a rule, there are situations where the score is worse but can advance. For example, the western team A finished in 40 seconds, the B team finished in 41 seconds, while the eastern team C finished in 42 seconds, and the D team finished in 43 seconds. Team C.

In addition, there are also situations where players' personal performance is affected by the performance of players in the same group.

It's very unfair. The essence is that the alliance forces a form of confrontation in order to increase the audience's attention. It's a bit like the usual tearing routine of third-rate variety shows, hoping to increase the audience's sense of substitution, and the essence is to treat the audience as fools.

When Li Yue arrived, the arena was full, and the challenge match was about to start.

He went to the sidelines to cheer for the participating players, but Dragic, Reggie Jackson, and Trey Burke didn't care about him as the captain at all. Only Lillard responded, but Giannis Artokun from the east Bo took the initiative to give high-fives, and hoped that he would give some advice, after all, they are both big players.

Of course, Li Yue would not really give advice in this kind of situation, he patted his shoulder with a smile and wished good luck.

As the announcer shouted, the two of DeRozan and Giannis came to the bottom corner to prepare for the game.

The audience cheered and applauded, and the referee whistled the countdown.

DeRozan picked up the basketball, jumped to the three-second zone with a sudden step, and easily completed a layup with the ball. After landing, he picked up another basketball, bent his knees and bent sideways, and accelerated past the NBA LOGO. Generally rush to the front court at 45 degrees, stop suddenly, hold the ball with both hands and pass it to the short-angle machine, and it will be successful once.

The audience cheered and shouted, DeRozan ran to the top of the arc, picked up the basketball and shot a three-pointer.

The first time three non-sticks, the second time hollow into the net, quickly ran to the elbow area, picked up another basketball, bent knees and bent sideways again, quickly crossed the NBA LOGO-shaped stand, rushed back to the starting point like lightning, and threw the ball Pass to Giannis for the relay.

The whole process took 20.8 seconds, but compared to DeRozan, Giannis failed too many times except dunks and layups. The final score of the duo was 45.9 seconds.

The second group is the combination of McAway and Oladipo, who finally advanced to the final in 43.3 seconds.

After watching the two groups, Li Yue only felt that his head was big, and it was really no fun. No wonder the alliance wanted to make changes.

The third group is the combination of Reggie Jackson and Dragic. Both of them are blocked in the three-point shooting. Fortunately, the pass is a one-time success, and it seems that they did not go all out. The final score is 42.5 seconds .

Although the two didn't like themselves before, Li Yue still stepped forward to congratulate them graciously. At least this result is better than the two groups in the East. If the shooting is not so bad in the finals, it is very likely to help the West win 10 points.

The fourth group was played by Lillard and Trey Burke. The two worked hard and the final score was 40.8 seconds.

The two final teams were thus formed, and the announcer called on the audience to give encouragement, but most of the more than 8000 people were too lazy to clap their hands, and the scene became extremely awkward. museum.

After a short break, the finals kicked off.

The first to appear was the combination of McAway and Oladipo, and the final time was 45.6 seconds, which was worse than before.

Then Lillard and Burke came on the stage, all the places passed at one time, and they won in 38.2 seconds!
After the shabby awards ceremony, Canadian rapper Drake came on stage to perform and sang the new song to be released for the first time. The audience screamed and cheered. The atmosphere was at least [-] times more lively than the skills competition.

The shooting star game was held immediately, and it was still a form of confrontation between the east and the west, and the internal duel was also given priority.

First came the Curry father and son, who had trouble at the center line and took a total of 65 seconds.

Such a result is obviously relatively poor, and Curry shook his head all the way back to the sidelines with a face full of resignation.

Li Yue stepped forward to give high five and patted his arm to show comfort.

Curry suddenly said: "I want to practice super long-range shooting, and strive to use it as a regular scoring method in the future."

Li Yue nodded in agreement, turned around and walked towards Durant who was about to appear on the stage, punching him to encourage him.

Karl Malone and Deakins are also in the same family as Durant. The three finally took 60 seconds to advance to the final.

In the Eastern Civil War, Hardaway and his sons and WNBA player Alina Daly-Dorney were the first to play. They failed many times to shoot in the middle circle, and it took 85 seconds to complete, making the audience laugh out loud.

Then the defending champion Bosh led the team to play, and he completed the mid-circle shot in just one shot, advancing in 35.6 seconds.

At last there was something to watch in the game, and the audience shouted for the final competition as soon as possible.

Durant appeared on the stage with excitement. The first three shots were completed in only 8 seconds, while the middle circle shot was hit by Deakins. It took a total of 43.6 seconds. Compared with the first round, the result was greatly improved. Li Yue and Curry were on the sidelines Excited to applaud and celebrate.

I thought, Bosh's good luck continued, and the shooter in the middle circle still made a hit. It took a total of 31.4 seconds, and the result was even more terrifying than before.

Durant sighed with his hips on his hips, and Li Yue stepped forward to comfort him with high fives, and then left with the staff.Curry walks side by side, both of whom will participate in the upcoming three-point contest, but before that, there is a brief appearance ceremony.

The three-point contest is also a form of confrontation between the East and the West. Li Yue and Curry complained about this stupid rule tacitly. The two walked quickly to the player channel. Seeing other participating players preparing, the staff ran back and forth to notify them.

On the west side, there are Lillard and Kevin Love, among whom Love is the 12 All-Star Three-Point Contest champion.

On the eastern side, there are Aaron Afflalo of the Magic, Bradley Beal of the Wizards, Kyrie Irving of the Cavaliers, and Joe Johnson of the Nets. Bill, up to 40%.

About ten minutes later, the staff informed that the appearance ceremony was about to begin, and Li Yue stood straight to the exit.

The announcer shouted, Li Yue heard his name, and strode out of the player tunnel.

Cheers resounded throughout the arena, and the fans on site gave the highest courtesy, as if returning to the Staples Center.

Li Yue responded with a wave of his hand, ran all the way to the sidelines, and interacted with Kobe, Durant, LeBron and others with high fives.

Curry and others followed suit, and Kevin Love was interviewed by the host as the former champion.

"Hey, Kevin, who do you think is your biggest competitor in this group of people?"

"I think it's Li Yue."

"why?"

"Because I personally experienced him hitting multiple three-pointers above my head, which made me feel desperate. If there is a player who can hit three-pointers under my defense, switching to open shots may improve by 50%."

"Uh... First of all, I have to explain that I didn't mean it." The host winked and said meanly: "Have you ever thought that maybe it's because of your poor defense?"

The audience laughed, and Le Fu also smiled: "You will see it later."

"OK, please sit down!" The host patted Love on the shoulder and walked up to Li Yue, "Do you agree with what Kevin said?"

"Of course!" Li Yue knew that this was a show, and the players and the league were increasing the effect of the show, so he decided to have one himself. He stood up and faced Curry and others, and said loudly: "Are you all here to compete for second place? ?”

(End of this chapter)