Who will be the role players now that everyone's been reborn?

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After quickly browsing through the page and leaving the checkout page, Chen Dong grinned.

On the technical page, the rating "[No Ball. Grade B]" was displayed.

"The combination of off-ball skills and accurate three-pointers, along with the support of the team's tactical system, is a great selling point."

Even without tactical support, my solid one-on-one defense, coupled with my ability to cut to the basket and my three-point threat, makes me an excellent piece of the championship puzzle on the court!

Three days later, Wake Forest University continued their regular season campaign, and having already won nine consecutive games, they did not stop their winning streak, defeating the University of New Mexico 81-76.

球队赢了，陈东砍下18分4助攻3篮板2抢断2封盖这般优秀的数据表现，结果在个人表现上却输了。

Danny Granger's offense was even more aggressive than Chen Dong's. He shot against Chen Dong's block and had a 50/50 shooting performance. In addition, he was specifically targeting Chris Paul and made every shot. He scored 33 points, 3 assists and 5 rebounds. He almost turned the tide and ended Wake Forest University's invincible winning streak with his unstoppable personal offensive firepower.

Unfortunately, under the double-team tactics of Chen Dong and Paul, Danny Granger was left to fight alone. His teammates were too mediocre to provide him with much firepower support, which allowed Wake Forest University, with its superior team, to ultimately prevail and extend their winning streak to 10 games.

On the University of New Mexico side, no matter how good Granger is, if the team isn't strong, he's basically useless.

Saturday, game day, Joel Veterans Center.

Wake Forest University's opponent in Game 8 of the ACC regular season is the North Carolina State Wolves.

This is a traditionally elite powerhouse, and they are sworn enemies with Wake Forest University.

At the start of the game, Julius Hodge, the ACC League Player of the Year last season, chose to pick on the weakest opponent and repeatedly took on Chen Dong one-on-one. However, he underestimated Chen Dong's defensive skills and was defended by Chen Dong with a [B-level] level of defense, making only 1 of 4 shots. After that, the talented player who had been famous since high school became obedient.

North Carolina State University's offense started attacking the low post inside, and surprisingly, the offense worked. Cedric Simmons, who has the potential to be a second-round pick, suddenly exploded. Given that he is Simmons, with top-notch physical talent, he shouldn't have been unable to develop a good shot, right? Unexpectedly, the Cedric version of Simmons went crazy with his shooting.

He made a powerful jump shot and then a 45-degree backboard layup, which went in with a "thump, swish"—at that moment, he transformed into a combination of Garnett and Duncan, completely dominating Rick Williams, the "Duncan II."

The first half ended with a score of 42-41. Wake Forest University, despite having home-court advantage, only managed a paltry one-point lead, which was nothing.

The second half began, and Chris Paul chose to take the lead himself. He first made a pull-up jumper for two points, and then, taking advantage of Chen Dong's passing and cutting, he made a sharp drive to the basket and quickly scored two points, scoring 4 points in a row and helping Wake Forest University extend the lead to 5 points.

Since the Devil's Deacon's star player is launching a powerful offensive, the Wolves' star player Julius Hodge, who was last season's ACC Player of the Year, has no reason to back down.

He also learned his lesson and stopped attacking Chen Dong's wing area with the ball. Instead, he started running pick-and-rolls with point guard Deron Kidd and picked Chris Paul, a 183cm tall talent.

Swish-!

The first offensive move was a probing step followed by a pull-up three-pointer. Then, he used his body to drive hard, acting like a reckless player, and drove into the three-point line, ignoring Chris Paul's subtle defensive maneuvers, and shot immediately.

Swish-!

Still going in.

What could be more exciting than playing against a star player? At this moment, as if something in his blood had been ignited, Julius Hodge, nicknamed "Skull Warrior," went on a rampage. He had the drive to break through defenses and the jump shot to shoot, completely destroying Chris Paul's defense. Julius Hodge was also relentless, celebrating his goal with a shooting gesture while also insulting Chris Paul's grandfather.

This touched a nerve with Chris Paul, who, in his hometown, was a local legend—the first Black man in North Carolina to own a gas station.

Paul worked hard at this gas station since he was a child, and even fantasized about coming back to take over the job if he couldn't play basketball well.

As a result, his maternal grandfather was shot and killed by the zero-dollar purchase.

Julius Hodge knowingly did the wrong thing, clearly intending to provoke Paul.

And he actually succeeded.

Chris Paul made his move, throwing a powerful punch at Julius Hodge's face, and was subsequently ejected from the game after receiving a serious technical foul from the referee.

Prossels' head coach patted Chris Paul on the backside without saying much. He substituted Keliwes and then gave a stern order: "Don't let the Wolves live!!!"

On the court, Wake Forest University's morale wavered after losing their key point guard, and North Carolina State University quickly took a 6-point lead.

In the 11th minute of the second half, Chen Dong received possession of the ball, firmly gripped it with one hand on the left wing, and placed it behind his back to avoid Julius Hodge's pressing. Then, Chen Dong used a standard probing step, feigning a breakthrough forward, forcing Hodge's defensive stance back.

Chen Dong seized the opportunity, took a step to the left, and threw the ball.

Julius Hodge lunged out to block the shot, and the basketball flew over his head and into the basket.

Swish-!

Hodge made the three-pointer, but he didn't seem to care, simply saying, "I'm lucky."

Chen Dong didn't reply, but instead raised his fist. In a panic, Hodge instinctively took a step back and raised his hand to block.

Chen Dong smiled. "Looks like Cannon Fist is warning!"

Everyone who's used it says it works great!!!

Julius Hodge was truly enraged when he thought about the punch Paul had just landed on his face.

North Carolina State University was on offense. Hodge gestured to the others to spread out, indicating that he wanted to take on Chen Dong one-on-one.

Snap snap~~

Chen Dong tugged at his jersey, patted the floor twice, signaling Hodge to attack!

Chen Dong remained unmoved by Hodge's repeated feints, completely unfazed. Hodge dodged left and right, but Chen Dong moved sideways to close in. In the physical contest, Hodge realized that his physical talent was no match for Chen Dong's. In a moment of panic, he tried to pull the ball up and shoot, but Chen Dong successfully anticipated his move, swinging his large hand and accurately slapping the basketball that was about to be pulled up but hadn't yet risen.

Snapped--!

Well done!

Chen Dong took down Hodge and immediately made a solo run to the frontcourt after stealing the ball.

What the hell?

Chen Dong pulled up, rushed to the top of the arc, took a step back, retreated to the three-point line, raised his hand and shot, and it went in! The commentator roared, "Chen Dong hits a fast break three-pointer!"

Wake Forest University tied the score.

Chris Paul's ejection doesn't mean the end for Wake Forest University.

"Chen Dong, a hidden gem from the second year, has made his move!!!"

The cheers from the Joel Veterans Arena surged through the court like a tidal wave. The fans who had felt despair when Chris Paul left the game were now chanting Chen Dong's name and cheering him on wildly!

When Chris Paul was on the court, the Timberwolves accepted being bullied. Now that Chris Paul has been taken off the court, if the Timberwolves are still being bullied, then Julius Hodge's "cannon punch" was for nothing.

Hodge ignored Cedric Simmons' low post call for the ball, continued playing with it, and then went one-on-one against Chen Dong.

He continued to dribble and probe, and when he realized that Chen Dong didn't treat his three-point attack as a threat, he got angry again, raised his hand, and launched a three-pointer.

Clang!

They gave them a chance but didn't use it.

Hodge's three-pointer missed.

Seeing his senior teammate about to take on the entire Wake Forest team by himself, Simmons became too lazy to fight for rebounds anymore, since the Timberwolves weren't his team anymore anyway.

Rick Williams easily secured the rebound, and Chen Dong dribbled forward to the frontcourt. With a zigzag motion, he fooled Hodge's defensive focus and then broke into the paint. After attracting multiple defenders in the paint to surround him, Chen Dong made a Euro-step layup and passed the ball to Chris Ellis on the right side.

Ellis, facing a one-on-one opportunity, paid off with his extra offensive practice, sinking a close-range jump shot for two points. He continued Wake Forest University's offense while also receiving an assist from Chen Dong, helping his team take the lead.

"Wake Forest University isn't just about Chris Paul organizing assists."

Of course, besides scoring and assisting, I also know a little bit of hand-to-hand combat!!!

After leading Wake Forest University to a comeback victory, Chen Dong spoke calmly to Julius Hodge.

The North Carolina State University Wolves' lead came like a tornado.

They capitalized on the chaos and disarray caused by Chris Paul's ejection to quickly build a six-point lead, thereby controlling the tempo and the game and crushing Wake Forest's will to win.

This is a golden opportunity for the Wolf Pack to easily defeat the Devil Butlers!

They did indeed push Wake Forest University to the brink of collapse. All they had to do was take a good position and kick them off the cliff as they struggled to climb up. That would have been a perfect ending. However, Chen Dong caught the wolf pack's kick and pulled them down with it. He even used Julius Hodge's body to climb up the cliff.

Next, with the offense and defense shifting, Wake Forest University only needs to press their advantage and deliver a decisive blow to turn the tide.

"Julius Hodge is in deep trouble!!!"

He won too many games against star player Chris Paul, but suffered repeated defeats against role player Chen Dong. This disparity left Hodge feeling resentful. Perhaps in Hodge's view, his mind was no longer on the game, but rather on getting revenge on Chen Dong even after losing the game.

As the GOAT of last season's ACC league, nothing else matters, but Chen Dong must die!!!

So, the North Carolina State University Wolfpack is dead!

Their star player went down a dead end, pushing them to their doom, while Chen Dong became the ball-handling core of Wake Forest University. While his offensive firepower was in full swing, he also handled the playmaking and assists with ease. Whether it was setting up Rick Williams in the low post or feeding Justin Gray, it was all done with ease. His assist ability was comparable to that of Chris Paul.

There's no way around it; if your shooting is incredibly accurate and the basket is as wide as the ocean, your passing vision is also vast, and even your "drive" maneuvers are like swimming freely within that ocean!

Om-!

克里斯保罗下半场被罚下，陈东横刀立马，轰出25分8助攻5篮板2封盖2抢断的顶级数据表现，帮助维克森林大学76比75的比分，1分优势险胜北卡州立狼群队豪取ACC例行赛的两连胜。

This is great news!

Bad news followed: Chris Paul received an additional one-game suspension. He will miss the next ACC conference game against the University of Virginia Cavaliers, which will be a significant challenge for Wake Forest University!