69novels Chapter 41 Mutual Torture
Chapter 41 Mutual Torture
"Do you know why you're going bald? It's because you exercise too much, your testosterone levels are too high, so your hair is going bald, and the hair at the base is getting softer and softer."
"Don't look at me, Boris, you'll go bald in the future too. Your diet is ridiculous. The intake of large amounts of fat and protein will further promote the secretion of male hormones."
Shortly after the start of the third quarter, the Suns began to double-team Wang Kai. Kurt Thomas had already been abandoned by D'Antoni, and he couldn't keep up with Wang Kai's speed at all. Moreover, he was frequently fouled by Wang Kai, and he had already accumulated four fouls shortly after entering the game in the third quarter.
D'Antoni was forced to bring back the somewhat "red-hot" Raja Baier to double-team Wang Kai off the ball.
D'Antoni was determined; he could lose this game, but Wang Kai, that arrogant rookie, had to be eliminated.
One against two, Wang Kai continued to verbally provoke the two opponents.
"You're talking nonsense. French food isn't greasy at all. It's Chinese food that's greasy. There's a ton of oil in the plate."
As a true Frenchman, Boris Dior is clearly very confident in his country's cuisine, as well as wine; he is an extremely passionate wine enthusiast.
At this moment, Baron Davis was taking a free throw, and Wang Kai was sandwiched between Diaw and Raja Bell.
"Go check it out, you idiot. The oil in Chinese food is on the plate, while the oil in Western food is in the food itself. Law, don't pinch my thigh, you piece of trash Bell."
Wang Kai forcefully slapped Raja Bell's hand off his thigh, and at the same time, jabbed Raja Bell hard in the ribs with his right elbow.
Baron Davis missed his second free throw, and Wang Kai used his superior speed to flick the ball to the outside.
Monta Ellis received the ball on the perimeter and drove straight past Nash's defense for a layup, scoring two points.
This is Wang Kai's 10th rebound and 6th assist; he's going to get another triple-double today.
D'Antoni shook his head helplessly on the sidelines, missing Stoudemire even more. Without Stoudemire, they couldn't even guarantee rebounds against a trash team like the Warriors. At the same time, D'Antoni was also becoming more and more interested in Wang Kai.
A rookie with outstanding three-point shooting ability, ball-handling skills, composure and focus on the court, and the ability to disrupt the mental balance of a group of veteran players – it has to be said that Wang Kai is truly a very unique and mature rookie.
However, D'Antoni also knew that the Suns couldn't trade for Wang Kai, who was still in his rookie year.
Although the Suns' defense was somewhat chaotic, the Warriors' chaotic tactics were quite successful, completely disrupting the Suns' defense. However, the Warriors' own defense was only so-so, and the two sides traded blows, resulting in a stalemate.
Wang Kai constantly clashed with Diaw and Bell, and this time he truly experienced NBA-level competition.
The regular season has just begun, and many teams are not yet at full strength. A significant number of teams are still practicing tactics and making player adjustments.
Therefore, in reality, the teams' defense was not that serious or focused at the beginning of the regular season.
However, the Suns were spurred on by Wang Kai's performance today, so although their defense was generally average, it was only second to the intensity of the playoffs.
However, today's Warriors team is not just relying on Wang Kai and Baron Davis to play. The Warriors, who are executing chaotic tactics, have many more players willing to take shots than before, as evidenced by Fisher's three three-pointers.
Wang Kai scored his 14th point of the game with a second-chance opportunity at 4 minutes and 13 seconds into the third quarter.
Compared to the tactics Wang Kai used in the previous games, which involved playing off-ball on the perimeter, today Wang Kai was more like a smaller version of "Duncan".
Nash continued to advance quickly to the frontcourt, but after seeing that the Warriors' defense had returned to position, he did not rush to organize an attack.
Nash's control over the team's offensive rhythm was already masterful. He had a wealth of experience and a relatively stable performance. While Nash might not consistently score 30 or even 40 points in a game, he could definitely consistently dish out more than 10 assists in each game.
The distribution of assets between the two parties has always alternated between single-digit and double-digit figures.
After receiving All-Star level treatment, Wang Kai gradually began to stretch the floor to the perimeter.
Baron Davis maintained an offensive advantage over Nash throughout the game; the two were simply not in the same size league.
At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors still maintained a lead of nearly ten points.
Entering the fourth quarter, Nash increased his shot attempts. Although Stoudemire's screens were no longer available, Marion and Diaw's screens were equally effective.
However, the Warriors maintained a relatively high shooting percentage. Despite the chaotic tactics, the outstanding performances of stars Wang Kai and Baron Davis allowed the Warriors to maintain their lead.
However, this connection is not safe against the Suns, who have a powerful offensive firepower and an extremely strong offensive burst in a short period of time.
This is the Suns' source of strength in the league: as long as the opponent doesn't lead them by more than 20 points in a short period of time, the Suns consider it a chance to catch up.
Wang Kai only rested for less than three minutes in the third quarter before returning to the game in the fourth quarter.
Although the Suns have an eight-man rotation, the Warriors' bench doesn't have many outstanding players. Apart from Murphy, who has some special skills, only rookie Monta Ellis is a decent scoring option for the Warriors.
However, as the game neared its end, the Suns' disadvantage of having only eight players in their rotation gradually became apparent.
With the regular season just beginning, most of the Suns' players are not well prepared. Not just any player can focus on improving themselves during the offseason. The longer a player has been in the league, the more easily they are tempted by other factors.
In the fourth quarter, Wang Kai reduced his time in the paint and gradually increased the speed and frequency of his off-ball movement.
Wang Kai's physical reserves are quite good. Perhaps he will feel the strict physical requirements of the NBA league when the regular season is in its middle stage, but for now, Wang Kai feels that he can adapt to this frequency of games.
The Warriors maintained their shooting percentage in the fourth quarter, especially Dunleavy, who had a rare good game, making 4 of 6 three-pointers.
Besides Dunleavy, Fisher from the Warriors' bench was also a surprise weapon today. He not only scored 12 points with 4 minutes left in the fourth quarter, but also delivered an excellent performance with 6 assists.