Chapter 36 The First Triple-Double
Chapter 36 The First Triple-Double
"What a waste! That paparazzi, doesn't he ever get tired? I'll definitely teach him a lesson he won't forget."
Bogut, who was frequently humiliated by Wang Kai in the first half, seemed to have calmed down, but in reality, he had not let go of his jealousy and hatred towards Wang Kai.
This is the normal thinking that young people in countries lacking cultural depth and receiving a poor education would have.
Chinese civilization has always emphasized "Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you" and "I should examine myself three times a day."
He destroyed another country with just a few words, occupied half a city, and wrote three books about it.
Bogut doesn't look for reasons within himself; he only looks for excuses and justifications from other sources.
After the start of the third quarter, Wang Kai's off-ball movement became more active. His stamina was not a problem, as he had been maintaining a considerable amount of training since high school.
"Kid, if you can't have the stamina to run a whole game, don't even think about becoming a star. What is a star? A star is someone who can still make the shot when everyone else is exhausted."
This is what Lao Ke said to Wang Kai when Wang Kai joined Montverde.
Wang Kai can now be seen as a "3D PLUS" player with considerable ball-handling skills, relatively stable shooting ability, and a certain level of defensive ability.
With 2 minutes and 39 seconds left in the third quarter, Wang Kai received a pass from Baron Davis and cut into the paint.
Bogut felt this was a great opportunity and chose to abandon his defensive assignment against Foyle and instead help defend Wang Kai.
Wang Kai made a passing feint while moving the ball, attempting to shake off Bogut.
This time, Bogut didn't fall for it, or rather, he never even considered using normal methods to defend against Wang Kai.
Bogut, who was close to Wang Kai's body, pressed himself against Wang Kai's body and then brazenly stretched his leg into the middle of Wang Kai's path.
Wang Kai didn't expect this "fake top scorer" to be so brave. He was tripped by Bogut and his whole body flew out at an angle.
After seeing Wang Kai fly out, Bogut immediately raised his hand with an innocent expression, as if it were unintentional.
The referee was fooled by Bogut's convincing acting and only called a regular blocking foul.
However, the Warriors players on the court saw Bogut's entire move, and they knew that the guy did it on purpose.
Baron Davis immediately ran over to help Wang Kai up, while Jason Williams rushed to Bogut's side and shoved him.
The referee intervened and stopped the match, ending the conflict between the two sides on a small scale.
Wang Kai was not seriously injured. After getting up, he walked to Bogut's side, stared at Bogut, and did not say anything.
Wang Kai's indifferent expression made Bogut somewhat apprehensive. This was different from his previous experience; he had never seen such a strong and "calm" Chinese person before.
The referee promptly separated Wang Kai and Bogut and issued a technical foul to Jason Richardson for pushing.
After Reed made the free throw, the Warriors maintained their 7-point lead.
Murphy, serving from the backcourt, tossed the ball to Byron, but Byron passed it directly to Wang Kai.
While Byron certainly cared about having possession of the ball, he wasn't the kind of person who was obsessive. He could tell that Bogut was doing it on purpose, and he could also tell that Wang Kai was a little angry.
Based on past experience, Byron knew that Wang Kai needed to prove himself with a goal.
After receiving the pass, Wang Kai dribbled the ball up the court.
Bobby Simmons focused intently on defending Wang Kai.
Wang Kai lowered his center of gravity, dribbled between his legs, and probed Bobby Simmons' defensive positioning.
Bogut put away his smug thoughts and began to focus on the game, knowing that he would definitely have to face Wang Kai's attack next.
Wang Kai made a sudden lateral movement while dribbling, and Bobby Simmons immediately adjusted his center of gravity to try to block Wang Kai's breakthrough.
Wang Kai's performance in previous games has made the Bucks' defenders wary, as they are wary of his shooting and driving abilities.
Wang Kai pulled the ball back at the right time, and then dribbled again to change direction and move in another direction.
Bobby Simmons readjusted his center of gravity, but just as he raised it, Wang Kai, as if he had a premonition, swiftly and decisively broke through with a change of direction.
Bobby Simmons was tricked by Wang Kai's movements and lost his balance, making it impossible for him to keep up.
Wang Kai broke through the defense and accelerated towards the inside. Bogut immediately stepped up to help defend, not intending to let this arrogant Chinese man get away this time.
Wang Kai appeared to be rushing towards the inside, but he suddenly threw the ball towards the backboard with his left hand.
The Bucks' defenders were completely fooled by Wang Kai's actions. They thought they would see Wang Kai and Bogut collide like Mars and Earth, but Wang Kai fooled everyone.
Wang Kai's basketball bounced off the backboard, and as he quickly bypassed Bogut, who was blocking his way, Wang Kai leaped up and dunked the rebounding ball into the basket.
McGrady had a similar performance during the 2002 All-Star Game, but it was the All-Star Game after all, and the defensive intensity wasn't high. Also, on April 10, 2003, when McGrady played for the Magic against his former team, the Raptors, he had a self-alley-oop dunk, but this time it wasn't as spectacular.
Wang Kai perfectly replicated Tracy McGrady's self-alley-oop dunk from the 2002 All-Star Game, and he did it under the Bucks' tight defense.
This spectacular dunk even drew some surprise and cheers from local Milwaukee fans.
However, this was not the end of Wang Kai's game, but rather the beginning of his true performance.
Dribbling, driving, shooting, dunking, assisting – Wang Kai began to put relentless pressure on Bogut in his offense.
Before the end of the third quarter, Bogut committed his fourth personal foul and had to leave the game to rest.
In the next part of the game, Wang Kai returned to the court with 8 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
之前的40分钟比赛中,王凯出场了30分钟,已经拿到了25分、7篮板以及5助攻。
With eight minutes left in the game, the Warriors were still leading by nine points, but it wasn't a sure thing.
After Wang Kai entered the game, he showed no mercy, frequently dribbling the ball and penetrating into the paint.
Despite the Bucks' waning energy, Wang Kai maintained his explosive drive and strong desire to win.
Bogut didn't dare to attack Wang Kai again; he was being watched by the referees. Although he was the number one draft pick in the 2005 draft, Wang Kai had a greater influence in the league.
The Bucks couldn't keep up with Wang Kai's pace in the final moments, and the Warriors extended their lead to 16 points with 3 minutes and 13 seconds left in the game.
The Bucks timely substituted all their starters, effectively surrendering.
Wang Kai ultimately achieved a triple-double with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Warriors to a nearly 20-point away victory.
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