NBA's No. 1 guard

Chapter 73 The end of the game
The team doctor of the Pacers hurried over, and Xu Xiang was anxiously waiting on the sidelines to know the result.

The injury is certain, but I hope it will not be too serious, otherwise the situation will be difficult again.

At this time, the audience on the field also discovered this problem, and they all talked about it, worrying about some serious injuries.

"OK, David, can you move your feet now?" the team doctor asked tentatively.

"No, it hurts a little, I feel a little numb." David West said sadly.

"Can you try to stand up?" The team doctor asked again. If you can barely stand up, it means that the situation is not very serious. If you can't stand up, it must be a bit serious.

"I don't know, but I feel very painful and can't bear the force."

The team doctor nodded, stood up, and said to the people next to him: "The initial judgment is a sprained ankle. Let's go, let's help him up. This game is definitely not going to be played, so we need to check it out."

Then he said to the referee next to him: "The current injury is not very clear, and the location of the sprain has not been accurately determined, but this game cannot be played."

At this time, the replay of the scene just now was played on the big screen.Xu Xiang took a closer look, and found that there was no problem with the previous movements, except that the last touch of the landing seemed to sprain his ankle.

I played it again on the big screen from another angle. Sure enough, because I didn’t adjust my own posture when I was doing movements in the air, when I landed, I landed in an unbalanced landing method with my left foot first, and the center of gravity was wrong!

Seeing the team doctor supporting West who was leaving the field, Xu Xiang hurried up to meet him: "Are you all right, West?"

"It's okay, I twisted a little bit, I'm old, if I was young, it wouldn't be a big deal!" West said with a strong smile, his left foot looked very red and swollen.

"You guys keep playing, I'll practice for two days first, just to be lazy." Seeing that his teammates were not very interested, he said with a smile.

Xu Xiang asked the team doctor: "How long will it take?"

"I can't say for sure, but if it's just on the surface, there shouldn't be any big problems. Let's talk about the specific situation after the inspection!" The team doctor said in a difficult way, and he couldn't judge how long it would take.

Xu Xiang nodded, continued to look back at West, and said, "Go back and recuperate well, and wait for your return!"

"Don't worry, it's fine. After playing for so many years, I haven't seen any injuries. It's just a trivial matter."

"Hope, come on!" Xu Xiang cheered him up. The injury is not only a physical torment, but also a psychological torment.Fortunately, West is a veteran player with rich experience in injuries. Any young player will definitely leave a psychological shadow.

Seeing West being helped to the locker room, Xu Xiang was a little sad. Even Paul George had already injured two of them, and they were both the backbone of the team.

"Okay, okay, don't watch, West is fine, we'll go and see him after the game." Old Frank comforted the players when he saw the players were a little frustrated. "Louis, you will play later and replace West."

"Okay, coach." Scola replied.In the case of West injured, Scola must be the first choice, let him top there is no problem.

"Xu, don't go up in the second quarter, go up in the second half. We have to finish this game. Injuries don't affect us, understand?" Old Frank said.

Soon, the second quarter ended, the score was 33-41, and the Pacers were still 8 points behind.

Back in the locker room, everyone was a little dull, and Xu Xiang didn't say anything. Now I don't know how West is injured, and no one can guarantee it. After all, he is so old.

A depressing break time national drama, the second half of the game began.

Xu Xiang played from the very beginning. Although he continued his scoring efficiency in the first half, his teammates were obviously not in a good state, and they were all fascinated.By the end of the third quarter, the Pacers had trailed by 18 points, 57-75.

On the Pacers side, only Xu Xiang was scoring, and the others were all sleepwalking.

Old Frank was very angry, but he couldn't say too deeply, "Xu, stop later, take a good rest, we have a tough fight tomorrow!"

The regular season schedule of the Pacers is a bit bad. The first three games are all back-to-back, and there is no one-day rest. The first two games are okay, but tomorrow's game is still an away game.

Xu Xiang nodded without refuting, and sat on the bench silently.

With the end of the game whistle, the game officially ended.The Memphis Grizzlies won the game 105-80 by a huge margin of 25 points.

In the post-match interview, Xu Xiang went there with old Frank.

"Hello, Mr. Coach, how is West's injury?"

"Uh, I don't know the specific situation yet. I'll check it out when the interview is over, and I'll make a statement to everyone." Frank said.

"Mr. Coach, what do you think is the reason why you lost 25 points to the opponent today? Is the point difference too big?"

"Our players didn't perform very well today. I think it should be the result of not adapting. I believe they will slowly get back to their form." Frank said.

"Mr. Coach, did you put the main player Xu on the bench in the last quarter out of tactical considerations or for something else?"

"Yes, this is a tactical consideration."

"Xu, hello, may I ask if you scored 28 points in this game and the team lost the game, what do you want to say?"

"Uh, the game is not meant to be won all the time. There will always be times when we lose. When everyone is in a bad state, we will learn from our lessons and work harder!"

"Do you think West's injury will affect your lineup?"

"This will definitely happen. He has always been a reliable point of reliance for us in the interior, but since it has already happened, we have to accept the fact." Xu Xiang looked very sad. Originally, West, Hibbert and Xu Xiang played the best in the team. It is still a bit sad that this situation has happened now.

"Xu, I'm going to Atlanta to challenge the Hawks tomorrow, do you have anything to say?"

"I haven't considered that matter yet. I want to go to the hospital to see how West's injury is. I'm sorry."

After the interview, Xu Xiang went to the hospital where West was located with his Pacers teammates, including the coaching staff.

　New week, come on!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)