ctnovel Chapter 11: One Battle Makes Him Famous, His Three-Pointer Shocks the Entire US!
Chapter 11: One Battle Makes Him Famous, His Three-Pointer Shocks the Entire US!
[They've gone mad! They've completely gone mad with their pitching!]
[USC's defense was completely dismantled by his shooting; his three-point accuracy was unbelievable.]
[Five three-pointers; UCLA was trailing before he entered the game, but after he came on, he scored 16 consecutive points, turning the tide for UCLA!]
No one could have predicted that this Chinese player would completely change the course of the game.
This guy looks like he's aiming for the draft.
The ESPN commentator stood up and roared with passion, while the UCLA cheerleaders on the sidelines kept twisting their waists and thrusting their hips. Zeng Zhen's shooting skills were superb!
Some of the cheerleaders are already thinking about how to get in touch with Zeng Zhen.
Zeng Zhen is not only handsome, but also has a bright future on the basketball court, which is exciting to think about.
From trailing by double digits to now leading by 2 points, UCLA has regained control of the game.
On the field, OJ Mayo was panting heavily, his eyes filled with disbelief.
How come this Chinese player, whom he didn't take seriously at all when he first came on the court, has such a terrifying shooting ability?
What does the scouting report say about this guy having almost no chance of playing?
Mayo never expected that the one who stepped up to save UCLA would not be Darren Collison, Russell Westbrook, or even Kevin Love, but this guy.
Zeng Zhen ignored OJ Mayo's reaction and ran back, shaking his head in celebration.
"Defense!!"
Without many words, only actions. Under Zeng Zhen's momentum, the UCLA players on the court charged towards their opponents with hunger, like well-trained fighters.
Every defensive play involved physical contact, every touch was aggressive and biting. Even Love under the basket had his arms outstretched, as if showing off his future Wolf King style!
In the following rounds, both teams went into penalty shootout mode, resorting to dull confrontations and rough fouls to stop each other's attacks. Zeng Zhen was relentlessly switched on defense, unable to find his space.
Zeng Zhen will not force an attack when there is no opportunity; he exists more as a point to draw the defense.
The time quickly reached 4 minutes and 11 seconds, with the score at 63-65, and the two teams were still neck and neck.
UCLA's attack.
After Westbrook dribbled the ball across half-court, he passed it to Love in the low post.
Love backed down Gibson and looked around. At that moment, Zeng Zhen, outside the three-point line at the left 45 degrees, pretended to run to the right. When OJ Mayo's center of gravity was drawn away, Zeng Zhen turned around and ran to the left corner.
OJ Mayo tried to catch up, but fell a little behind. At that moment, Love saw Zeng Zhen running.
Love decisively slammed the ball towards Zeng Zhen.
"Whoosh!"
The basketball flew incredibly fast, and Zeng Zhen landed perfectly in the corner to catch it!
Zeng Zhen did not shoot immediately, but instead held the ball in place and made a three-point shooting motion.
OJ Mayo took a long stride to try and block the shot.
but!
That was a feint; OJ Mayo was completely shaken off the court.
Zeng Zhen, like Ray Allen, took the ball, put his legs together, did not dribble, and jumped to shoot.
Basketball is like a knife!
Smash it into the heart of Central Southern California!!
"Whoosh!!"
63 to 68!!
The sixth three-pointer!!!
"pause!!"
The University of Southern California has once again suspended the game.
UCLA players and staff rushed onto the court, surrounding Zeng Zhen and yelling at him!
"Dude, you're amazing."
"That feint sent the OJ flying."
"Haha, if I were an NBA scout, I would definitely get you into the NBA."
Westbrook, Love, and others were particularly excited, and even Darren Collison had to admire how Zeng Zhen was completely different from before.
Tonight, Zeng Zhen appeared on the field like a superhero saving ULCA.
The upset by USC is over. UCLA's reputation for excellence is truly impressive.
[This Chinese player must be a top-tier marksman; his feints completely fooled the online judge.]
Zeng Zhen has achieved the highest score at UCLA!
[6-for-6 from three-point range, including a 3+1 play, 19 points in total, that's insane!]
The commentator's voice was a little hoarse.
The timeout was quickly reversed, and under UCLA's high-intensity defense, even OJ Mayo is now unable to create opportunities smoothly.
OJ Mayo and Gibson initiated a pick-and-roll outside the right three-point line.
OJ Mayo wanted to pass the ball to Gibson, but Westbrook anticipated the pass again.
"Snapped!"
Westbrook rushed out and stole the ball again.
Westbrook didn't hold onto the ball; instead, he decisively passed it to Zeng Zhen, who was rushing up the right flank.
Zeng Zhen dribbled quickly and rushed over. By the time OJ Mayo tried to chase after Zeng Zhen, he could only see Zeng Zhen's back.
After rushing to the frontcourt, Zeng Zhen didn't ask for a two-pointer. Instead, he slowed down and came to a sudden stop just outside the three-point line at the top of the arc!
He decisively launched a transition three-pointer!
Zeng Zhen is confident whenever he has an open shot.
Westbrook, more confident than him, turned and raised his hand in celebration ahead of time.
"Whoosh!!"
63 is better than 71
The basketball was shot like a bullet!
BIU!!
A precise hit on the heart of USC!!
death penalty!
In progress!
The camera is pointed at Zeng Zhen!
Zeng Zhen grabbed his neck with both hands and kept backing away!
He emphasized this to his opponent.
He killed the game!
There were no upsets in this game; OJ Mayo made a fatal mistake.
Zeng Zhen sealed the victory with another transition three-pointer.
[What kind of confidence is this? Choosing to shoot a three-pointer on a fast break!]
[7 out of 7 three-pointers! This freshman put on a three-point show for us!]
The ESPN commentator continued to shout, and the camera happened to focus on Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak, who had come to the sidelines.
The camera lens means, "Get this guy to the NBA right away!"
Kupchak maintained a smile throughout; he did indeed have such a plan, as Kobe needed a shooter like that by his side.
With seven three-pointers made, and the DJ constantly chanting the name "Zeng Zhen," it would be hard for Kupchak not to recognize Zeng Zhen.
However, Kupchak also learned that the Chinese player's performance had not been very good, and this game was just a sudden burst of energy. Whether this burst of energy can be sustained remains to be seen.
[Impressive, impressive, such a quick move!]
This Chinese person is incredibly accurate.
Incredible accuracy and confidence.
[As expected of March Madness, even a substitute player can have a highlight moment.]
Inside the stadium, countless fans were discussing Zeng Zhen, who had become famous overnight.
Zeng Zhen's three-pointer solidified UCLA's lead in the game, and both teams continued to battle on defense.
In the end, the final score of the game was 67 to 75!
UCLA staged a remarkable comeback from a double-digit deficit to advance to the Round of 16!
曾振全场比赛，三分球7投7中，罚球1中1，轰下22分1篮板1抢断的数据。
The highest score of the game was OJ Mayo's 28 points, but Mayo's 28 points were far less impactful than Zeng Zhen's 22 points.
The moment the final whistle blew, staff and UCLA players rushed over and surrounded Zeng Zhen, shouting at him.
This night.
Perhaps without Zeng Zhen, the basketball dreams of many of them would have ended!
And now, the basketball dream continues!
March Madness, let the battle continue!!