Legend of Tomorrow

Jerry Sloan didn't make a substitution on the dead ball or call a timeout. Compared to backup point guard Jacqui Vaughn, he believed Stockton could help the team on both offense and defense, ignoring his disciple's age.

The Jazz's two veterans played a pick-and-roll in the middle, and Guo Xu pursued him from the inside, blocking Stockton's breakthrough route. Fox lowered his center of gravity and defended Malone closely, preventing him from making quick air cuts.

Stockton leaned against Guo Xu on the right side, and suddenly passed a one-handed pass to the low post. Lewis ran back and got rid of Leder, cut to the basket, and caught the basketball.

The Lakers currently lack interior frame protection and have obvious weaknesses. Kobe let go of Starks to cover up the defense, showing excellent defense awareness. Lewis took advantage of the situation and passed the ball to Starks, who was cutting from the left. Kobe turned back to defend and blocked the shot with a pulling foul.

After years of competition, Kobe is familiar with his opponents' offensive methods. Unless the Jazz is too far behind, the players will definitely hit two points at the last moment, try to hit the basket and take the shot close to the basket.

This is Sloan's basketball philosophy. Ensuring shooting percentage is the key to winning. He is also the kind of old-school coach who hates shooting three-pointers.

Even though the Jazz used to have super shooter Death Gun Hornacek, last season they only averaged 10.4 three-point attempts per game, hitting 4, and the shooting rate was 38.5%. The Jazz shot 44.4% from three-point range, 4 of 9 from the field.

Starks withstood the pressure and made two free throws. 95 versus 95.

With only 14 seconds left, the Lakers have a last chance to win or go into overtime.

Guo Xu had watched countless NBA games in his previous life. He didn't need anyone to teach him to know that he had to press the clock and make the last shot at the buzzer without giving the opponent a chance to reverse. Jackson didn't call a timeout to arrange tactics, he decided to take action himself.

The Jazz did not switch defense, and Stockton was still facing Guo Xu. This was a matter of face for the veteran. In the finals, Stockton did not flinch when he faced Jordan and Pippen out of position. If he faced the last rookie, his teammates would need to switch defense. , he should announce his retirement.

Time passed by second by second. Guo Xu glanced at the timer and started it in the last three seconds. He dribbled the ball from his hip to his left hand and quickly changed direction to the right.

Stockton's judgment was correct, he moved sideways to block Guo Xu and kept more than one step away. After entering the league, Stockton has been playing for the Jazz. He has a concept in his mind. Most people will choose a position closer to the basket to shoot the buzzer. Guo Xu will definitely shoot a two-pointer.

This kind of experience and distance impressed Stockton. Guo Xu is a weirdo who can practice three-pointers more accurately than mid-range shots. His shot selection is always a three-point shot first, a layup second, and a mid-range shot last.

Guo Xu changed his right foot and stepped back out of the three-point line. His step was very big, and it looked like he jumped back, but his movements were very coherent and the referee would not call a walking violation. He leaned back slightly and threw the ball toward the basket from about 70 degrees to his most accurate right side.

Stockton was pulled away, and it was too late to take a step forward and jump to block the shot. His starting speed was average, the bounce speed was even slower, and his hand was only a slight interference.

As soon as Guo Xuqiu took the shot, he immediately turned around and raised his hands in celebration, imitating the classic celebration of Arenas in his previous life.

Before Arenas, no one in the NBA was so domineering, so confident, so arrogant. When the ball flew into the basket, the fans cheered for Arenas, and this arrogant celebration highlighted his killer nature.

Guo Xu didn't know if the ball could go in. He just took a look at the trajectory of the ball and found that the shot was very straight and had a good arc. It doesn’t matter if you don’t advance, let him be strong if he is strong, I, Jason Guo...

All the fans held their breath. The time the ball flew in the air was over. Under the gaze of 20,000 Staples spectators, the ball hit the net!

98 to 95, Guo Xu scored his 18th point and hit the buzzer-beating shot!

Listening to the tsunami-like cheers coming from all around, Guo Xu continued to raise his hands high,

He knew the ball was scored and he pretended to be successful!

Jackson applauded with a smile on the sidelines. Brian Shaw, who was closest to Guo Xu, stepped forward and gave him a hug. O'Neal also rushed up from the bench and hugged him.

The atmosphere at the scene reached its peak. Guo Xu's friend Austin Nichols took his father's season ticket to watch the game live. He waved excitedly from the front row. He really wanted to rush into the field to participate in the celebration, but it was inconvenient.

Guo Xu did not forget Austin. After high-fiving his teammates one by one, he walked to the sidelines and clapped his hands with him.

A slow-motion replay of Guo Xu's winning goal was played on the big screen in the stadium. Woodson shouted: I can't believe it. He had already started celebrating before the goal, completely ignoring the defending Stockton. He faced That’s right, he’s an NBA legend, one of the top 50 stars in history!”

Horvath sighed: Yesterday he scored 30+ points, and today he beat the Jazz back to back. Jason didn't act like a fledgling rookie at all. I think he can already lock in the Rookie of the Year award this season. He has a big heart!

Woodson laughed: I think his turning celebration will become a classic picture. He is really bold.

In East Lansing, the game was broadcast live on TV in Guo Xu's small restaurant. After Guo Xu's victory, the guests who came to eat congratulated Guo Xu's family one after another.

“When we become developed in the future, don’t forget us old neighbors.”

When Jason comes back, ask him to sign a few more autographs for me.

I see it won't be long before you all can go to Los Angeles and enjoy yourself.

Grandpa Blake danced happily in the restaurant, smiling like Donald Duck. People believed that Guo Xu had his excellent genes, and even his dancing seemed to be inherited.

Black is going to write a letter to his eldest brother Harry in the UK tonight and tell him about his grandson. The family is about to have a big star. It is better to have fun alone than to have fun together. It is really good if everyone is good.

In the apartment, Megan Fox, who had just answered the phone, was dumbfounded and realized that Guo Xu was really going to become a big star.

Both her stepfather and sister asked her if she could get Guo Xu's autograph. It would be better if Guo Xu could help get the OK group's autograph. The Lakers jerseys signed by the three people would be of great commemorative value in the future.

Fisher immediately turned off the TV and threw the remote control aside after seeing Guo Xu's game-winner at home. He didn't want to watch the replay of Guo Xu's goal for the second time, nor did he want to see his teammates celebrating.

Even if he didn't look at it, his mood could not be calm for a long time. Guo Xu didn't score as many points as he did in the game, but he had a highlight-reel performance. The media must love him to death. His position in the Lakers has become stable, and he can't compete even if he comes back.

The Internet is even more lively. Fans on several major American websites, sports forums, and the Lakers' official website have posted posts discussing the game.

Who is the last pick selected by the Lakers? He is simply the number one pick. The Lakers' game now is so exciting!

Who said Chinese Americans can't play basketball? Jason Guo may not only be the first Chinese American player in history to play in the NBA, but also the strongest Chinese American player in history in the future.

Jason Guo is so good. He didn't pass to Kobe at the last moment and made the buzzer-beater. He scored 10 points in the last 5 minutes. He is a true leader.

Playing well in one game is accidental, but it is obvious that we are strong in two games. Thanks to Fisher's injury, if he was not injured, maybe Jason would not be reused, and the Lakers would probably lose today.

Fisher must have been furious watching the news online. God is so grateful for Fisher's injury.