NBA: The God of Basketball Begins with Precise Scoring

Chapter 58 Li Xingchen narrowly defeats Curry; the three are mutually reinforcing and restraining!

"Yay!"

Wiggins cheered loudly from the sidelines.

He might have just been cheering before, but he was genuinely amazed by Li Xingchen's block.

That's incredible!

Curry was stunned for several seconds before he realized that he had been blocked solidly from beyond the three-point line.

It's important to know that shots taken from further away from the basket are less likely to be blocked.

Because the area that a defender can cover for interference is fixed, the farther the shooting distance, the smaller the percentage relative to the trajectory of the basketball.

Also, even if Li Xingchen really did anticipate my step-back three-pointer, did he step on a spring just now?

The height of that jump is absolutely terrifying!

If he hadn't jumped high enough, it would have been very difficult for him to make the block.

Wiggins was overjoyed by the play. He, who had been watching from the sidelines, couldn't resist rushing onto the court to high-five Li Xingchen.

Curry looked completely bewildered: "Andrew, we're playing one-on-one right now, you're not his teammate, what are you celebrating?"

Wiggins grinned widely, his face beaming with joy: "Hey Stephen, you don't get to see your three-point shot blocked more than a few times in your life, so of course it's worth celebrating."

Curry was speechless upon hearing this.

Wiggins' smile faded, and he said in a serious tone, "Besides, I can actually jump that high too."

Curry: "..."

Li Xingchen didn't take credit for it, after all, he was able to accurately predict Curry's step-back three-pointer this time thanks to the system's prompts.

Who knew that such a long combo of breakthrough moves was all fakes, all setting up for this step-back three-pointer?

This is a bit too exaggerated. No wonder Curry, who is less than 1.9 meters tall, has one of the greatest offensive impacts in the league's history.

His unparalleled shooting accuracy, diverse dribbling skills, and deceptive movements demonstrate his unmatched offensive intelligence.

Unfortunately, none of this worked against Li Xingchen; his defense was still superior today.

It's so satisfying to use cheat codes!

Possession of the ball returned to Li Xingchen.

In the following rounds, the two sides engaged in a fierce battle of attrition.

Li Xingchen continued to seize this precious opportunity, honing his various offensive skills, which is why his accuracy remained low.

As for the defensive end, since they've reached match point, Li Xingchen has essentially exploited a bug in the system, receiving corresponding prompts every round...

Every time Curry attacks, he either gets the ball stolen, gets blocked, or is so closely guarded that he has almost no space to shoot.

He almost made me question my existence.

Sure enough, cheating is fun for a while, and cheating all the time is fun forever.

In the end, Li Xingchen sealed the victory with a three-pointer.

The score was 16-13, with Li Xingchen narrowly defeating Curry.

Curry's final defensive move was actually quite effective, but unfortunately, due to his disadvantage in height and wingspan, he still couldn't stop Li Xingchen's shot.

The continuous offense and defense had taken a toll on him, especially since he had been able to defend against Li Xingchen in the last few rounds. Now, he had been shot in the face and the game was over. Curry was also a bit deflated and sat down on the ground to catch his breath and rest.

Li Xingchen was a little embarrassed, after all, with his current defensive level, he could only limit Curry's one-on-one shooting percentage to about 50%.

As a result, thanks to the system's prompts, they managed to defend four times in the last four rounds, and each time they were tougher than the last, almost all of them being steals and blocks.

In the end, they managed to drag Curry's shooting percentage down to 10 out of 22, or 45 percent, which is exactly three percentage points lower than his season shooting percentage.

But since this was achieved through cheating, Li Xingchen himself felt a little guilty.

He touched his nose sheepishly, then quickly joined Wiggins in helping Curry up from the ground.

Curry isn't the kind of person who holds grudges, so he wouldn't be bothered by Li Xingchen's victory over him.

After standing up, he hugged Li Xingchen gently, put his arm around his shoulder, and spoke with some emotion.

"Li, you are the most talented defensive player I have seen in years."

"Actually, the reason I invited you and Andrew over today was to let you hone and refine your defensive skills by facing my offense directly."

"I just didn't expect you to improve so quickly."

"From not being used to it to getting used to it, from being led by the nose by offensive players to being able to predict my shooting method in advance, from letting me score six consecutive baskets... to being able to defend against me for four consecutive possessions."

When he said that last sentence, Curry's tone even sounded a little bitter.

"Maybe it's because I'm getting old!"

"But it would be a great privilege for me to witness a talented young player like you grow with the Warriors."

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After resting for a while, Wiggins also joined the battle.

For most of the afternoon, the three of them took turns playing one-on-one in the stadium.

When they were tired, they would rest; when they were rested, they would continue playing. The person who wasn't playing would stand on the sidelines and cheer as a spectator. Although the training hall wasn't noisy, it was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Every time someone scores a good goal or makes a brilliant defensive play, they cheer and encourage each other.

It was as if during this time, they forgot the pressure and troubles brought by the game, and returned to their pure love for basketball itself.

The outcome of the one-on-one match was also quite interesting. Basically, Curry couldn't beat Li Xingchen, Li Xingchen couldn't beat Wiggins, and Wiggins couldn't beat Curry.

In one-on-one duels, there is indeed a relationship of mutual reinforcement and mutual restraint.

Li Xingchen's current defensive ability is specifically designed to counter guards, which is why he was able to limit Curry quite well.

However, Li Xingchen was somewhat powerless against the forward who was physically superior to him, both on offense and defense.

Wiggins' ability to create his own offense isn't that strong. He basically has to rely on his physicality to get inside and score points one by one. His defense against Curry is also not as effective as Li Xingchen's today, so he has never beaten Curry.

In the end, the three of them kept going back and forth, and it became impossible to tell who was stronger or weaker. Instead, they honed their skills and enjoyed the fun of one-on-one matches.

After the game, Curry was very happy, saying that he hadn't had such a joyful one-on-one experience in a long time.

Then Curry personally drove Mouth Bro and Li Xingchen home for dinner.

The person who opened the door was Ayesha, Kushner's wife.

On the internet, fans often comment on Ayesha's looks, saying they are inconsistent.

Seeing her in person for the first time now, she truly still retains her charm...

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I watched Game 1 of this year's Western Conference Finals yesterday, and Vincent van der Roar was just too amazing. It feels like we might really be witnessing the birth of another dynasty...