Superstar Tyreke

Chapter 49 Winning the Game, Losing the Season

After three quarters, the Sacramento Kings lead the Oklahoma City Thunder by one point 72-71.At this time, the third quarter of the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers has not yet ended, and the Portland Trail Blazers still lead the Memphis Grizzlies by 1 points.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Tyreke, who hadn't played for 1 minute in the first three quarters, continued to play. With amazing physical strength, he once again led the Kings to play a wave of attacks.Taking advantage of the gap between Durant and Westbrook of the Thunder, they opened the point difference to 3 points within 8 minutes.At this time, there are still 8 minutes and 30 seconds before the end of the game. Tyreke has scored 33 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Today's game is a foregone conclusion.

As the score was drawn, the Thunder replaced Durant and Westbrook again. However, the Kings, who were playing desperately for every ball, did not give the Thunder any chance at the last moment. The team has never completely narrowed the score gap, and the two teams have maintained a point difference of about 10 points.

"Jerry, the game is over in 2 minutes. The team still leads the Thunder by 9 points. The team's desire to win this game is indeed too strong. Tyreke has played for 46 minutes today. Have a rest next time."

"That's right, Grant, you see, when the score was stretched to nearly 10 points in the fourth quarter today, although the Thunder replaced Durant and Westbrook, it was obvious that they did not try their best to win. , and the state of the first three quarters has changed to a certain extent, and I feel that I have some reservations." The sideline commentator Ray Ruiz could see that the Thunder did not show an attitude of winning after the score was drawn.

"Well, the Thunder are currently ranked No. 4 in the Western Conference. No matter whether they win or lose the last two games, it will not affect their ranking. To be honest, the Thunder didn't pay much attention to this game, even in the first three quarters. Show 100% strength. In the fourth quarter, when the score is drawn, and they still have to stay strong to prepare for the playoffs, they naturally cannot give their best. At the same time, the boys of our team vowed to win the game today. The determination is going to affect the Thunder. Jerry, how is the game between the Grizzlies and the Trail Blazers now?"

"The third quarter has just ended, and the Trail Blazers lead the Grizzlies by 80 points 76-4 at home."

Returning to the game, the Thunder had withdrawn their main force and officially announced that they had given up on the game. The game entered garbage time in the remaining 2 minutes.At the same time, the Kings also replaced the main force. Tyreke's performance in this game was fixed at 46 minutes, 24 of 13 shots, 40 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.When Tyreek left the field, the fans gave their star the warmest applause. Tyreek waved his hand in response to the fans at the scene. He saw Vivek Ranadive and An Jiali in the first row of audience Ranadive also looked at Tyreke with a smile on his face, and when his eyes met An Jiali's, Tyreke couldn't help grinning too
There was no suspense about the result of the game. In the end, the Sacramento Kings successfully defended their home court and defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 99-92. The Thunder scored 29 points for Durant and 26 points for Westbrook. In addition to Tyreke, who scored the highest score in the game, Cousins ​​also performed well. He scored only 6 points in the first half, scored 22 points in the second half, and scored 28 points and 20 rebounds in the game.

Although the game was won, everyone was not really happy in their hearts. The fate of the Kings depends on the Grizzlies.

After hugging Durant, Westbrook, Harden and others, Tyreke and his teammates returned to the locker room to watch the last 3 minutes of the game between the Grizzlies and the Trail Blazers amidst the applause of the fans.

All the Kings players, including members of the coaching staff and some team officials, were sitting around the TV in the locker room, nervously watching the live broadcast of the Grizzlies game.At this time, there are still 2 minutes and 12 seconds before the end of the game. The Portland Trail Blazers still lead the Grizzlies by 2 points, but only 2 points.

The Grizzlies have the ball, Mike Conley has the ball in the front court, Marc Gasol steps up to pick and roll, Conley bypasses Gasol Jr., passes the ball to Darrell Arthur, and Arthur hits two steps in , Passing back to Conley behind him, Conley took a step inside the three-point line and made a long-distance two-point shot!Hit!The score is tied!
"Hey!" A sigh came from the Kings locker room. After all, the fate of the team this season is in the hands of others, and every detail in the live broadcast of the game affects everyone's fragile nerves.

LaMarcus Aldridge missed the middle distance, Gasol grabbed the rebound and passed the ball to OJ Mayo, Mayo quickly advanced to the frontcourt after receiving the ball, Wesley Matthews went all the way Turning around to chase and defend, he was about to get close to Mayo. Mayo stopped outside the three-point line and shot a three-pointer directly!
"Shua!" Hollow into the net!The key three points!After scoring the goal, Mayo pointed to the sky with both index fingers, and proudly turned around and walked towards his own half
At this time, there was only one minute left in the game, and the Grizzlies overtook the Trail Blazers by 1 points!
The atmosphere in the Kings locker room is extremely solemn at this time. The Grizzlies won this game, and the playoffs will completely say goodbye to the Kings
Everyone held their breath, expecting the Blazers to beat the Grizzlies in the last minute.

Trailing by 3 points, the Trail Blazers organized an attack in the frontcourt. Andre Miller saw the gap and cleverly passed the ball to Rudy Fernandez who ran out of the corner and made 4 of 4 three-pointers in this game. Fernandez, who feels extremely hot, catches the ball and shoots a three-pointer directly!

Miss!Fernandez, who had been ready for the whole game, missed at the last minute!And it was an open shot and missed!Sean Battier rushed to the rebound smartly and firmly protected the rebound. At this time, there were 39 seconds left in the game!The Grizzlies hit a fast counterattack, Conley dribbled fast, hit the pass to Sam Young, and Sam Young made a backhand layup!Hit!

The score of the two teams was stretched to 5 points, and there were only 30 seconds left in the game!

Some people in the kings locker room buried their heads in their arms and dared not look any more. Cousins ​​and Casspi hugged Tyreke's shoulders from left to right, and Tyreke could clearly feel them His body was trembling slightly, and his palms were sweating nervously...

Next, although the Trail Blazers scored a quick two points, after exchanging the ball, they were still behind by 3 points and had to start a tactical foul.

Conley did not give his opponent a chance and made two free throws. With Matthews missing a three-pointer, the Trail Blazers completely lost their chance. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 109-104 and became the A team locked in a playoff berth in the West.Meanwhile, the Kings' playoff hopes are in tatters...

(End of this chapter)