The longest river

Chapter 95 An Unrepeatable Match

After the timeout, both sides increased their defensive efforts.

For more than two minutes, both sides' offenses were almost completely shut down, with each side only managing to score one point from free throws.

This is clearly not good news for the trailing Pacers, as time is their biggest enemy.

With one minute left in the game, Yang Shuai once again received the ball beyond the three-point line.

Because he came on early and engaged in fast break one-on-one play, his stamina was depleted, and for the past two minutes, he has been mostly using his offensive skills to create space for his opponent.

He recovered somewhat after a couple of minutes.

Because he was still down by 5 points, he opted for another three-pointer.

Starks' defense was very solid. He was afraid to jump easily after being fouled by Yang Shuai earlier, but he stood up straight in front of Yang Shuai and pressed the ball when Yang Shuai pulled it up.

Although he ultimately failed to press the ball down, he successfully disrupted Yang Shuai's shooting rhythm.

In order to regain his rhythm, Yang Shuai had no choice but to use a drifting attack.

This was a very difficult three-point attempt.

If it were anyone else, there would have been virtually no hope for this goal, but Yang Shuai's previous amazing performances make it hard not to have high expectations for him.

Yang Shuai, can you still make that shot?

This was a thought that automatically arose in the minds of everyone present, as well as all the viewers watching the live stream.

Yang Shuai quickly provided an answer.

"Shh!"

When the basketball swished through the net once again, there were no more fans sitting in the entire City Square arena.

Perhaps, as Johnson said: God is wearing the number 16 jersey tonight, and they are witnessing the birth of a legend!
Under the deafening noise of the fans in the arena, the Knicks' offense once again failed to find a way through.

Looking back, Schmitz got a shot opportunity from the high post, and this time his shot finally hit the target.

With 26 seconds left in the game, the two teams were tied at 86!
Van Gundy called the Knicks' final timeout.

The big screen displayed the data again, showing that the Pacers had gone on a 12-0 run in the past 5 minutes and 30 seconds!

After Starks hit that three-pointer, they didn't score again.

After the timeout, the Knicks adjusted their strategy, with Ewing moving to the high post to facilitate play.

Just as the Pacers' defensive attention was drawn to the cutting player, Ewing suddenly turned and drove towards the basket.

This scene not only looked familiar to the fans at the scene, but even to Yang Shuai.

Because in Scott's experience of the Game 7 of last year's regional semifinals, Ewing failed to score the equalizer in the final moments.

Judging from Ewing's proactive choice, he wanted to prove himself again.

Yang Shuai rushed towards the basket, but he knew halfway there that it was too late.

This time, Ewing didn't choose to go for a layup. Instead, he mustered all his strength, completely disregarding his knee which was wrapped in thick bandages, and leaped up from the ground, slamming the ball into the basket!
There was an uproar at the scene.

87 is better than 89!

With three seconds remaining in the game, the Knicks had a two-point lead.

Ewing delivered the game-winning shot!

After dunking, Ewing stumbled upon landing, his brow furrowing.

It's obvious that the impact just now had a significant effect on his knee.

However, he still gritted his teeth and high-fived his teammates who came over to celebrate.

This time, he didn't let victory slip through his fingers again.

Patrick redeemed himself.

Ernie Johnson was also impressed by Ewing's shot.

"This will be one of the highlights of Patrick's career."

Albert was equally moved; as a frequent commentator for the Knicks, he desperately hoped Ewing would have a good ending.

Brown called a timeout.

The Pacers still have two timeouts left, but with little time remaining, these will be their last one tonight.

The fans in the stadium all looked up at the score and match time displayed on the screen.

Three seconds is not enough time to complete a positional attack, so they can only play throw-ins.

The timeout ended, and the players took to the court one after another.

At that moment, Yang Shuai pulled Schmitz aside and whispered something to him again.

Schmitz nodded with a wry smile.

Brown just set up a drive play to try and force overtime.

But Yang Shuai was about to shoot a three-pointer.

He genuinely felt that Yang Shuai was playing tonight with the mindset of going against Brown.

But you wouldn't think Yang Shuai is wrong, because everyone can sense that, based on Brown's playing style, the Pacers are no match for the Knicks without Miller.

However, Yang Shuai's method worked.

When the timeout ended, all the fans in the stadium held their breath.

Although three seconds is enough time to complete an inbounds play, the Knicks also know that the Pacers will run inbounds plays, so it's easy for them to counter it.

Especially Yang Shuai, when he was standing in the three-second zone preparing to start, there were people flanking him from both the front and the back.

"Will there be a miracle?" Ernie Johnson unconsciously swallowed.

Even after commentating on so many matches over the years, this particular match is still considered one of his top five most classic games.

If the Pacers win, they'll be in the top three. "No miracles." Albert, who lost the bet, was naturally annoyed.

"beep!"

The referee blew the whistle to continue the game.

The Pacers began their tactical movement.

Originally, in Brown's tactics, Yang Shuai would use Schmitz's screen to run outwards, then make a reverse cut to the basket, receive a pass from Robertson on the perimeter, and complete an alley-oop layup.

However, when Yang Shuai actually started moving, Schmitz was not in the first pick-and-roll position arranged in the tactics.

Brown's eyes widened again. He realized that it wasn't just Yang Shuai who was out of his control, but the entire team!

Davis set up the first screen for Yang Shuai in the paint, successfully blocking Mason.

Then Yang Shuai headed straight for Schmitz, who was providing him with a second screen at the high post.

His footwork is very short and quick, which allows him to quickly turn and accelerate on the field.

The puppy footwork isn't just useful on the defensive end.

However, Starks played a full-on defensive role, managing to bypass two screens and relentlessly pursue Yang Shuai.

They ran towards the sideline one after the other.

With the Knicks leading by only two points, their interior players dared not rush out, and Robertson's pass was smoothly delivered to Yang Shuai, who was sprinting towards them.

Catch the ball, turn around, jump, and shoot.

With no time for extra movements, Yang Shuai jumped directly to complete the shot.

Although Starks successfully bypassed the screen, he was chasing from behind, so he couldn't dribble the ball from Yang Shuai's hands like before. Instead, he could only jump in front of Yang Shuai with his hands raised.

Such a move did not interfere with Yang Shuai. Just like Rondo holding up a KT board in the past, a very important part of Yang Shuai's three-point training is anti-interference shooting training.

The basketball flew from Yang Shuai's hands, spinning forward in the air, attracting the attention of all the spectators.

Time seemed to slow down at that moment.

In the fleeting milliseconds, the basketball surpassed its highest point.

Below the basketball, Ewing is desperately trying to push Schmitz away from the paint by positioning himself to prevent Schmitz from making a putback after the shot misses.

The basketball began to fall.

Excitement began to gleam in the eyes of the fans.

Ernie Johnson couldn't help but get up from his seat.

The ball's trajectory was perfect!

As the basketball drew closer to the hoop, the slowed-down time suddenly returned to normal.

"Shh!"

The basketball went perfectly into the net!

Yang Shuai has made the first game-winning shot of his professional career!

He hit the game-winning shot against the Knicks!
With the team trailing by 17 points at the end of the third quarter, he led the team to a stunning comeback with 22 points in the final quarter, including 6 three-pointers!
crazy.

The fans at the scene felt like they were going crazy for a moment.

Many people covered their heads in disbelief.

Even though they had hoped for it, they still couldn't believe that such a competition was actually happening right before their eyes.

“He did it! He’s the first Hansen Young!” Ernie Johnson shouted excitedly as he stood there.

In Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals, Jordan silenced all those who doubted his three-point ability with six three-pointers, making it a classic moment of bravado in his career.

But Yang Shuai hit 6 three-pointers in a single quarter!
What is this concept?
This is not only something no one has ever done before, but a concept that no one dared to even think about before!
Perhaps only Miller's 25-point quarter against the Knicks in Game 1 of 1994 can be compared to this.

But even in that game, Miller only made 6 three-pointers.

Yang Shuai scored in a single quarter, making all 6 of his shots without missing a beat!

This is a record that no one can break.

Even if you let Yang Shuai do it again, he might not be able to complete it again.

This is a match that can't be replicated!
Albert wished he could disappear into a hole in the ground.

Because after Yang Shuai made the game-winning shot, his score reached 30 points!
Yes, Yang Shuai didn't get 20 points tonight, he got a fucking 30 points!!

After a brief respite, the entire city square stadium erupted in a frenzy of excitement.

The Pacers players, both on and off the court, were all rushing towards Yang Shuai.

The Knicks players looked more frustrated than ever before.

Ewing, in particular, felt as if he were being played by fate.

He had given his all and achieved redemption, but in the end, he still collapsed at the last moment.

This experience was absolutely cruel.

However, Yang Shuai, who had just scored the winning goal, did not immediately go to celebrate with his teammates.

Because Starks was standing right in front of him, he immediately started yelling at him after landing:
"What the hell are you getting excited about? Why aren't you excited anymore?!"

Starks' face was flushed red, just like a gorilla's butt.

Moreover, he didn't dare to make any move at all. If he dared to make a move, it would be a question whether he could even leave the City Square Stadium alive tonight.

Looking at Starks's flushed face, filled with anger but unable to speak out, Yang Shuai finally understood the situation completely.

He raised his hands high to welcome his teammates' charge and the cheers from the crowd.

And of course, there's Brown's unpredictable face in the distance.

This feels so good!
(End of this chapter)