Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 262 Three-Point Shootout Contest

This year's three-point contest can be described as star-studded, James Harden, CJ McCallum, Devin Booker, Middleton, Lowry, PIG Redick, and of course the Splash Brothers of the Warriors.

The first player to play was Klay Thompson. Before the game, Green told reporters that Thompson was struggling to win Curry this year and had to win back the three-point contest champion he lost last year.

The reporter asked Green who had the best chance of winning. Green stood on Curry's side. He believed that after the baptism of last year's playoffs, Curry's three-pointers have improved to another level.

Game start.

As soon as Thompson shot Yuan Qingshan, he knew that he was stable tonight. He scored 22 points lightly and could advance super easily.

The second player to play is James Harden. Harden's grasp of several points is very average, unlike Thompson who is concentrated on a certain point. Unfortunately, he can't shoot well and only scored 20 points.

Next was Yuan Qingshan's most hated PIG Redick. As soon as this guy came up and scored all 5 goals at a zero-degree angle on the left, the fans cheered.

Commentators reminded that the Splash Brothers should not be taken lightly.

"This guy is pretty good at shooting." Towns also hated Mr. PIG.

Yuan Qingshan stared at the basket and said: "Redick's shooting is very tiring. He often shoots the ball after he has fully exerted his strength. It is very exhausting. The next few points will not improve."

Sure enough, the last two points were almost lost, and just like Harden, he scored 20 points.

After Redick went off the court, Jabari Parker became nervous, and his teammate Middleton was about to play.

Middleton should be the least good at shooting three-pointers among all players. He missed a goal at the top of the arc and only scored 13 points. He is destined to be eliminated.

After a high-pitched music, the DJ chanted: "Let's welcome Devin Booker of the Suns!"

Towns and Yuan Qingshan became nervous at the same time. Booker saved the Wildcats with his three-pointers many times in Kentucky. I wonder if he can withstand the pressure tonight.

The camera swept over, and Booker's expression was very solemn, and Yuan Qingshan sweated for him.

Under the attention of everyone, Booker's shooting hand was a little out of shape, and his rhythm was very slow. Thanks to putting the flower ball group with a high score at the last point, he scored 20 points when his shooting percentage rebounded.

Then there was McCallum, who replaced Chris Bosh. He played very unsatisfactorily, only one point more than Middleton.

Yuan Qingshan and Downs brought Booker back and comforted him jokingly, Booker's expression was numb.

Suddenly, the fans screamed frantically. Yuan Qingshan looked up at the big screen, and Kyle Lowry of the host Toronto Raptors appeared.

Unfortunately, like Booker, he did not perform well due to nervousness and only scored 14 points.

The host's defeat did not dampen the enthusiasm of the fans. People cheered again, and Stephen Curry, who played the finale, shook his head and came to the rack.

Curry's hands were a little cold, he didn't play well in the first few shots, and his shooting percentage was not high.

The commentator Jack stared at the field intently: "Curry's characteristic is that as long as he is accurate, he will connect in a row. I don't know how many times he will try today to mobilize his hand."

The commentator Rooney immediately exclaimed: "Look, the feeling is coming, you have scored 9 in a row, and you will score 10!"

Commentator Jack: "The last one... scored! 11 in a row, Curry scored 21 points!"

Curry shook his head, dissatisfied with his performance. Thompson gave him a high-five with a smile, and he was still one point ahead of Curry.

In the first round of play-offs, Harden did not perform well. He missed all the first 30 goals and scored 10 points in [-] seconds. The conversion rate was almost the same as the first round. The commentator Jack commented that he had been sitting for a long time and his body was cold.

It was PIG Redick's second turn, and Towns squeezed his fist and whispered, "No, no, no!"

I don't know if Towns' curse has played a role. Redick is just the opposite of Harden. He feels hot first, and his shooting percentage decreases as he goes back. In the end, he is not as good as Harden and is out.

Devin Booker came on the field, Towns and Yuan Qingshan stood up again.

Devin Booker was obviously more stable than the preliminary round. He fired continuously, and scored 12 points at the final buzzer. He successfully advanced and challenged the Splash Brothers!
Commentator Jack: "Mr. Rooney, the Splash Brothers have entered the final again. Do you think the script will be rewritten this year?"

Commentator Rooney: "Mr. Jack, don't forget that Devin Booker is competing with them. This guy is also quite capable."

Jack: "Oh? Are you so optimistic about Booker? Suppose you were given $10, how much Booker would you buy to win?"

Rooney: "I will definitely pay $1 for Booker to win without hesitation. He is worth looking forward to."

Jack: "What about the rest?"

Rooney: "Curry is $5, Thompson is $4, hahaha."

The fans who were closer to them booed him for this colder joke.

The first player to play in the final was Devin Booker. He placed all the flower balls at the zero angle on the right, which is the fifth point.

"Come on, Booker, come on, Kentucky!" Downs yelled with his hands folded in front of his mouth.

Devin Booker turned his head and glanced in their direction, just like when he was in college, he just nodded coolly.

"This guy still has an iceberg face!" Yuan Qingshan sighed.

Towns smiled wryly: "Isn't it? It's always so cool, but fans just like it. If this year's All-Star Weekend is held in Phoenix, I'm sure the arena will be occupied by the Booker Corps!"

Yuan Qingshan raised his hand: "Look there!"

Downs looked in the direction of his finger, and the corner of the west auditorium was just as Downs said, occupied by fans wearing the iconic orange jerseys of the Suns.

"Booker, Booker, we love you!"

"Booker, Booker, we love you!"

Downs covered his eyes and laughed silly.

DJ shouted: "Look, the 19-year-old rookie is going to challenge the Splash Brothers, can he make history?"

The Booker Legion said in unison: "Yes!"

The referee raised his hand and the finals began.

Booker kept his usual movements and shot slowly. The first point was 5 of 1, and the next three points were only 3.

Only 10 points can be scored for the first four points, and 20 points can only be scored if all flower balls are hit in the last point.

Yuan Qingshan's heart jumped up, and he stared at Booker with good eyes.

It's a pity that the last point is 5 out of 3.

Devin Booker only scored 16 points in the final, and there were 3 seconds left after all the balls were shot. The time distribution was not very good, which showed that he was still very nervous.

The young man walked off the court with his head down, and Curry and Thompson stepped forward to clap his hands with him.

Yuan Qingshan and Downs called him to comfort him. Booker looked up at the replay of his shot on the big screen and kept shaking his head.

The second player to play was Stephen Curry. He scored 27 points in the finals in New York last year. As soon as he played, the audience applauded.

Curry released the shot easily, his posture was very relaxed, he didn't jump high, but his body was extremely stretched, and he hit all five balls at the first point.

Commentator Jack: "It's so accurate, look, the ball doesn't touch the basket, only the net."

Commentator Rooney: "Look at Curry's expression, it seems to be saying: It's not empty-handed calculation that I lose!"

As he was speaking, Curry came to the top of the arc and had already scored 10 points.

After five shots, 17 points and one point left.

Jack: "Oh, Curry's condition today is really bad. There were several interruptions in the middle, which is much worse than last year's final."

Rooney: "Yes, but it's just not as good as himself, Stephen Curry fans in front of the TV, Jack is not saying that Curry is not good."

Jack nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, I love Stephen!"

As they were talking, Curry came to the fifth point, 5 of 3 flower balls, and finally scored 23 points.

As soon as Curry finished shooting here, the camera was immediately shown on Thompson. Thompson looked at the big screen smiling and applauding.

Curry came over and patted him on the head: "Klay, it's your turn!"

Thompson deliberately smiled: "Are you saying that it's my turn for the three-point champion?"

The primary school student smiled cutely.

(End of this chapter)