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

On offense, Chris Paul wielded his knife against freshman Rajon Rondo's defense, successfully scoring on consecutive one-on-one plays.

Chen Dong contributed offensively and, as one of the "four protect one" defensive players, continued to deliver an excellent performance.

He first stole the ball from Azubuke, then ruthlessly blocked Rondo's shot, slapping his arm and forcing Rondo to showcase his shooting talent at the free-throw line—the kind where he misses the shot.

Hmm, terrible talent!

Rondo made only one of his two free throws!

Chen Dong made a profit again.

At this moment, Chen Dong is playing the role of a defensive sweeper for the next few minutes.

Small forwards have the offensive responsibility of connecting the guards and forwards, linking the perimeter and the paint. If their defensive skills are excellent, they can also defend from the perimeter to the paint.

Although Chen Dong's defense (level B) still has many weaknesses, his strategy of fouling and sending the ball to the free-throw line when he can't defend allows him to showcase his defensive talent without having to control the intensity of his defense.

As the game progressed, Chen Dong's statistics became even more impressive, though his contributions were far more significant than the statistics could fully capture.

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After taking a shower, I hurriedly left the training hall.

Josh Howard, far away in Dallas, returned home, grabbed a handful of snacks, and eagerly turned on the live TV.

A glance at the scoreboard left me puzzled. Wow, Wake Forest University is leading by 5 points? Did Kentucky just give them a free pass? Or were they just using their starters for practice?

He turned his attention to the game with excitement, wanting to know how Wake Forest University, the underdog, had managed to take the lead over Kentucky University, the top dog. Had the Devil's Team hit the jackpot and produced a phenomenal rookie player, a once-in-a-lifetime genius like Tim Duncan?

With three minutes remaining in the game, the tension between the two sides was escalating as the outcome became increasingly clear.

Wake Forest University's "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy was not only extremely damaging but also extremely insulting, completely exposing Kentucky's terrible free throw shooting weakness in public.

As a prestigious NCAA team, they also have pride. Now that Wake Forest University is playing like this, they have to fight tooth and nail to win this damn game, even if it's just for the sake of their damn pride. The players on the court are giving it their all, fighting for every inch of ground, and the atmosphere on the court is gradually becoming heated.

The referee, observing the situation, blew his whistle repeatedly, attempting to control the pace and rhythm of the game and to awaken the self-control of the college players.

However, in the final 1 minute and 58 seconds, the thing the referees least wanted to see was that the team arrived late.

With a 5-point lead, Wake Forest University launched an attack. Chen Dong pulled up for a three-pointer, wanting to seal the game and eliminate any possibility of a comeback. However, the three-pointer missed, squandering the chance to kill the game's suspense. Kentucky University grabbed the rebound and immediately launched a fast break. Rondo pushed the ball across half-court and saw Hayes cutting to the basket without the ball. With a flick of his right hand, he passed the ball to Hayes.

Hayes, under the basket, whether he was trying to draw a foul for a 2+1 or had a three-stage free throw technique, faked out Chen Dong, who was rushing to the basket to switch defense and block the shot.

He jumped high to block the shot, but failed to block the ball. Chen Dong lost his balance and ended up straddling Hayes. The force of the impact pushed Hayes, along with the ball, to the floor.

I couldn't stop the car!

As victims of the "Hack-a-Shaq" tactic, Rondo and Azubuke felt the pain deeply and rushed forward to push Chen Dong away as he tried to help Hayes up. They then questioned Chen Dong, asking whether his actions were accidental or intentional.

Chen Dong shrugged, indicating that it was just an accident!

Rondo, however, believed that Chen Dong was not there to play basketball, but rather to fight. He added that Kentucky University had twice taken the lead only to be tied twice, and now they were even behind, all thanks to that bastard Chen Dong. He was seething with anger and had nowhere to vent it, so why would he listen to Chen Dong's sophistry?

Rondo has a bad temper and doesn't say much. He directly pushes Sang, causing the unsuspecting Chen Dong to stumble.

Having said that Rondo dared to take action against even Kobe, he certainly wouldn't be lenient towards Chen Dong.

As the team's core player, Paul couldn't just stand by and watch his teammates bully him without stepping in to help. Together with Rick Williams, he quickly separated Rondo and Chen Dong.

At this moment, the stadium erupted in screams, with players so excited they wished they could join the fray.

Even if they can't do it themselves, they can't control the excitement in their bodies.

Watching the game while also getting some action is irresistible; no one can resist the excitement, and they might even complain that the action isn't exciting enough or the scenes aren't spectacular enough!

pity……

This is a college basketball court, and the players were able to maintain a certain level of composure. The conflict hadn't fully erupted, and the parties involved were promptly separated. The referee also blew his whistle to suppress the situation, and things seemed to be under control. Everything was under control.

Chen Dong, the person involved, knew he was in the wrong. His foul was indeed excessive. In addition, Wake Forest University was in the lead and victory was in sight. He didn't want things to get out of control. He thought he hadn't suffered a big loss, so there was no need to worry too much.

Just when everyone thought the matter was over and the conflict on the court had passed like a gust of wind, Rondo suddenly shoved away Paul, who was hugging him, and continued to hurl insults. Paul, not to be outdone, angrily pointed his finger at Rondo's nose and said, "Rookie, don't cause trouble!"

"Otherwise, you'd better pray you get out of this arena safely!!"

Snapped--!

Rondo, known for his eccentric temper, slapped away Paul's finger that was pointing at his nose, saying, "I hate it when people point their fingers at me!"

The conflict appears to be escalating again!

The fans erupted in a tremendous roar, as if they were trying to rip the roof off the stadium!

Chen Dong and Rick Williams rushed over and grabbed Paul, who was about to explode. If Paul threw a punch and was knocked out of the ring, the fight would be over.

Maybe that's exactly what Rondo was thinking. We can't let this rookie mess with us.

Meanwhile, the on-site referees intervened in time and successfully quelled the two waves of conflict.

Once the chaos subsided and the referee delivered a fair verdict, Chen Dong and Rondo were both ejected from the game, eliminating the potential for conflict at its source.

Next, Hayes' shot was fouled and he was given two free throws. Chen Dong was also called for a technical foul, and Kentucky University was given an extra free throw.

Of course, both sides were equally at fault; Rondo was also called for a technical foul, and Wake Forest University also got a penalty opportunity.

The on-site commentator, Leonard Jack, also exclaimed, "That's insane!"

College students have so much energy!!

However, if we were to award an MVP for this match, it would undoubtedly go to Chen Dong.

His spectacular performance could very well cost Kentucky both the game and their reputation.

The commentator next to him chuckled, "Blame Hayes' three-stage offensive shot!"

Most people really can't handle it; they'd easily get dizzy.

However, it's not unjust to send Chen Dong off the court.

The player was so excited that he couldn't control his body.

Perhaps he should be given a drug test!

Watching on TV, Jordan secretly lamented the disappointment, but couldn't help commenting, "That kid is the X-factor on the court!"

"Our Bobcats team really needs someone like him; maybe we should arrange a tryout for him."

Bernie Bixduff remained noncommittal, but joked, "Hopefully he got the tryout because of his talent and ability, not because he saved your bet."

陈东被罚下场，表现出色的他，全场出战24分钟，砍下11分3助攻2篮板2抢断1封盖的全能数据。

This data is quite mediocre, but it still caught the attention of scouts who came to observe Chris Paul. After all, no matter what, Chen Dong, as a forward with Chinese citizenship playing in the NCAA, still deserves more attention.

on the field.

The suspense of the match is not completely over yet.

Ideally, if Hayes makes all three free throws while Paul misses his, the difference between them will be only two points.

With 1.58 seconds remaining, the University of Kentucky has every chance to turn the tide.

Clang!

Hayes missed his first free throw.

Chen Dong's horse-riding foul disrupted his free throw rhythm.

Moreover, his free throw percentage is only 73%, which is not high.

Fortunately, his three-stage free throw technique was quite effective; he withstood the pressure and made both subsequent free throws.

On the other side, Paul's free throws were flawless.

With his elite mid-range shot, free throws are a piece of cake for him.

As a result, the University of Kentucky narrowed the gap by 1 point, leaving a 4-point deficit.

Wake Forest University has possession of the ball.

Chris Paul controlled the ball in the frontcourt, reducing the time to only 7 seconds, and then he made his move.

Facing Gerald Fitch's defense, he drove to the basket for a layup.

Finally, with a sudden stop and jump shot, he swished in two points with pinpoint accuracy.

The point difference continued to widen, reaching 6 points.

On the defensive possession, Paul made a risky steal, successfully regaining the ball and immediately launching a fast break.

"Kitaki University's mistake!"

They completely lost their rhythm.

Paul countered, rushing to the frontcourt like a whirlwind.

He slowed down the pace, still trying to control the time—oh wait, I mean, he dribbled, the pace suddenly picked up, and then he charged towards the paint.

Swish-!

The knife falls, the ball goes in!

Paul drove to the basket and slammed the ball through the Kentucky rim, effectively ending any suspense in the game.

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