The older superstars of the NBA

There was not much time left in the game. After the Dallas Mavericks called a timeout, head coach Rick Carlisle called the players together and began to arrange last-minute offensive tactics.

On the New York Knicks' bench, a group of core players such as Zhao Feiyang were also following Norman Thomas' instructions.

"Don't think too much, they will definitely give the ball to Luka! We have to keep an eye on this guy...Also, Porzingis inside will also be one of their choices... ....”

"Tristan, you take a break. Dwight, you go inside and fight for rebounds! Noah, you replace Tristan and be ready to fill in at any time...Don't let them take the opportunity to shoot outside the penalty area. .....”

At the critical moment, the team's head coach Norman was still reluctant to believe Tristan.

Although he grabbed a few pretty good rebounds in the last ten minutes, this unstable performance made Coach Norman question his ability.

Therefore, Coach Norman chose Noah Vonleh, a member of the championship team who is younger but has followed the team all the way.

Tristan, who was sitting on the team bench, turned his head to the side. He looked unhappy, but he didn't say anything and just sat back in his seat silently.

call out.

The referee whistle sounded.

The timeout for both sides ended.

When players from both teams walked onto the court, all Dallas fans in the arena stood up.

The fact that the Mavericks were able to compete with the Knicks to this extent today was obviously beyond their expectations.

Although the Knicks' strength has declined this season, the team's core center has still come to them, but it doesn't matter to the Mavericks fans, all they need is a little confidence.

The referee gave the ball to the Mavericks, and Finney Smith passed the ball to Luke Doncic. The latter picked up the basketball and walked towards the half court. As soon as he crossed the center line, Zhao Feiyang marked him and grabbed it frantically.

Doncic chose to transfer the ball under the pressing defense, and the basketball was given to Tim Hardaway II. Hardaway II rushed into the two zones with the ball, and when he found that he couldn't hit it, he gave the ball to Smith.

Smith wanted to shoot from the right corner, but Adrian Ennis blocked him.

Smith had to throw the ball to Porzingis under the basket.

The person marking Porzingis at this time was Dwight Howard, and the two former teammates started a physical confrontation. As soon as Howard used his strength to resist Porzingis, the guy suddenly turned around and rushed towards the other side.

Howard quickly adjusted his center of gravity, but he underestimated Porzingis's steps. After turning around and feinting one after another, Porzingis successfully seized the loophole and avoided Howard's interference.

Swish.

Porzingis used a fadeaway shot to throw the ball into the basket.

112:116.

4 points left.

Knicks offense.

The Mavericks directly double-teamed to prevent Zhao Feiyang from catching the ball, and even Zach LaVine was blocked. So the ball was handed to Adrian. Although Adrian had average ball control skills, he also knew how to quickly carry the ball across the half court.

After arriving at the half court, Adrian gave the ball to Howard. Howard was trying to force it under the basket. Faced with Porzingis's interference, he went in and prepared for a dunk to end the battle.

It's a pity that he no longer has the physical fitness he had when he was young. After he stepped up, Porzingis didn't give him a chance at all. Facing this thirty-year-old man, he jumped up and knocked down Howard's dunk. down.

Snapped.

The basketball falls out.

The scene was filled with exclamations of surprise.

The basketball rolled out.

Dongcic and Zhao Feiyang went up to grab it at the same time, and at this time the advantage of being shorter became apparent. Zhao Feiyang was obviously much more flexible than Doncic, and he jumped up and picked up the basketball.

After getting the ball, he quickly moved it to the bottom corner of the left three-point line. After LaVine noticed that Doncic was chasing him, he also rushed halfway to help Zhao Feiyang pick and roll.

Swish.

Zhao Feiyang, who was standing in the bottom corner, turned around and threw a three-pointer.

The basketball fell steadily into the basket.

The ball went in.

119:112.

There is not much time left, and the Mavericks have no extra time to waste. As soon as Zhao Feiyang scored, the Mavericks immediately took possession of the ball.

The basketball was given to Porzingis, and this time Porzingis shot directly from the three-point line.

Swish.

A three-pointer hit the net accurately.

115:119.

When the time came to the last 20 seconds, the Mavericks once again gave the ball to Doncic. Once the half was over, Doncic maintained his singles status. After shaking continuously, he picked up the basketball and threw the ball.

Zhao Feiyang rushed towards him. This time, he didn't give Doncic any chance.

Snapped.

Zhao Feiyang slapped the basketball. Although it only touched the edge of the basketball, it still blocked Doncic's three-pointer.

The basketball fell into Porzingis's hands. He wanted to hit hard under the basket, but Howard went up to him and stuck to him, not giving him a chance to take a shot.

In the end, the basketball was released in Smith's hands.

boom.

The bounced basketball also indicated that it was basically impossible for the Mavericks to recover the point difference.

In the last 3.9 seconds, the Knicks did not choose to attack, but decisively delayed the time and waited for the game to end.

The Mavericks frantically marked and grabbed the ball, but there was not enough time and they eventually lost the game.

beep.

The timer ended and the game ended.

The Mavericks lost to the Knicks by 4 points.

After the game, players from both sides shook hands in a friendly way.

Porzingis took the initiative to come over, and after greeting Zhao Feiyang, he said, "Zhao, it looks like maybe we will become opponents this year!"

Zhao Feiyang chuckled, "Then you have to achieve results in the Western Conference!"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

There is encouragement and competition in each other's words.

In the sports news that night, the game between the Knicks and the Mavericks was repeatedly broadcast. Especially the local media in Dallas, they seem to value this game very much, so they even made a special feature on the team.

"Porzingis scored 25 points and 13 rebounds, and Luka scored 26 points and 9 assists. Others also performed well. It seems that maybe we can try to reach the Western Conference finals this season..."

"Yes! Maybe this is a good start, which heralds the official rise of the Mavericks... I am sure that our team will be absolutely competitive for at least five years. ....."

The local media in New York also reported on the game, and the media's focus was mainly on Porzingis, who had transferred.

The media did not praise his scoring data, but compared it with Tristan. Comparing the two, Tristan, who took the starting position, posted 9 points and 9 rebounds, which is really not that good!

Especially the scene of him being blocked during the game also made many fans very dissatisfied with his performance.

"Bad performance! If this guy hadn't been so close to that woman Kohler, maybe our game wouldn't have been so difficult..."

"If you ask me, this guy Tristan should retire as soon as possible! The money he earns from playing basketball is really nothing! I suggest that after he retires, he should make love action movies. With his playboy character, he might be able to make another comeback. Reaching the pinnacle of your career..."

"It seems that the team's prospects this season are not very good! The two core strikers are gone at once...The team's reinforcements don't seem to have any effect! If we continue to play like this, I doubt whether we can Making it to the Eastern Conference Finals…”

Fans are buzzing.

Public opinion also completely drowned out Zhao Feiyang's 31 points and 10 assists. Even if his performance is the best on the team, many people are beginning to worry about the problems the Knicks have.

After this game, Zhao Feiyang returned to New York with the team.

After arriving in New York, he went to the team management to mention his matter. Team general manager Scott did nothing to stop him. Considering that Zhao Feiyang was about to become a father, he even gave him a gift.

Other players on the team also learned the news soon, and everyone sent their blessings and gifts.

Before boarding the plane, facing Adrian and LaVine who came to see him off, Zhao Feiyang could be said to have given them countless instructions to lead the team well.

"Zhao, don't worry! We dare not say that we will take the team's record to the first place in the Eastern Conference, but there is still no problem in the top four in the Eastern Conference!"

"You can go back! Come back after you have settled down at home! We still have enough time..."

The two vowed to make their attitude clear.

In this way, Zhao Feiyang got on the plane back home with great expectations.

After more than ten hours of turbulence, he finally returned to China. In the next few days, Zhao Feiyang stayed with his wife Jiang Qiuyue. In order to make the delivery smoother, he spent a lot of money to hire a medical team to be on call 24 hours a day.

On the sixth day after returning to China, Jiang Qiuyue finally gave birth! When the child was born, Zhao Feiyang, who was guarding the door, was extremely excited. Especially when he learned that the mother and child were safe, Zhao Feiyang really wanted to share the news with the world.

"Thanks a lot!"

Zhao Feiyang walked into the ward. He looked at Jiang Qiuyue lying on the hospital bed and his infant son beside him. He felt so happy in his heart at this moment.

Soon, Zhao Feiyang informed the whole world about being a father through his social media. Many fans and stars who saw the news sent their blessings.

The first people to send the message were Adrian and Raven.

Secondly, LeBron Clay, Curry and other stars all liked and retweeted it, and attached words of blessing.

The Chinese side was even more lively. Yao Ming personally came off the field to forward blessings and even sent a text message to Zhao Feiyang. The national team also made a special statement, and their words were even full of expectations for this child.

CCTV Sports even specially broadcast this news during prime time, and sent out its blessings in the name of the official in front of the national audience.