Zhao Feiyang failed to complete his singles, and the audience was filled with regrets.
With the fans watching, he stood up and walked to the free throw line with 5.1 seconds left before the end of the game.
Zhao Feiyang glanced at the timer, took the referee's pass, patted it twice, and threw it toward the basket.
Uh-huh.
The first free throw was successfully scored.
112 to 114.
The Warriors are still 2 points away.
There is one free throw opportunity left.
If the penalty is scored this time, the Warriors will have no time to counterattack.
Therefore, this time the Warriors must miss free throws and grab rebounds. Only by trying to attack again can they have the possibility to tie or turn defeat into victory.
Head coach Steve Kerr looked nervous on the sidelines.
The timeout opportunity had been used up. He had made such assumptions and arrangements when arranging tactics before. At this time, he really had nothing to do but stand there and pray that the team could win.
All the fans stood up, and the most tense moment finally came.
Snapped.
The referee threw the ball into Zhao Feiyang's hands, and Zhao Feiyang tapped the basketball and then raised it. The moment he was about to shoot, the Heat players and Warriors players under the basket had already begun physical confrontation.
boom.
Zhao Feiyang smashed the ball directly onto the backboard.
The basketball bounced back toward him.
As soon as he caught the basketball, Dwyane Wade rushed to double-team him. In this case, Zhao Feiyang did not take action rashly, but observed the situation on the court.
Klay Thompson took up his position on the left wing, but he could not get out of the open space. Mario Chalmers, who was guarding him, clung to him like candy.
Andre Iguodala in the right corner was originally an option, but his three-point shooting rate this season is not very good. If he chooses to break through, I'm afraid there won't be enough time.
At the critical moment, Zhao Feiyang dribbled the ball towards the three-point line.
Dwyane Wade followed closely behind.
"Zhao plans to shoot a three-pointer?"
"Yes, he wants to fight on his own... This choice is very risky..."
Just when everyone's eyes fell on Zhao Feiyang, the next moment, an unexpected scene happened.
Zhao Feiyang rushed to the three-point line and turned around to take action. Dwyane Wade swooped up behind him. Originally, there was no problem with this kind of offense and defense, but unexpectedly, Draymond Green suddenly came out from halfway.
"Zhao, let me help you."
Draymond Green shouted and rushed towards Dwyane Wade. It seemed that he was planning to help Zhao Feiyang fend off the latter.
However, when Draymond Green was approaching Zhao Feiyang, his feet suddenly slipped for some reason, and he fell out immediately.
Unfortunately, at the moment he fell, Draymond Green accidentally hugged Zhao Feiyang's leg.
With just a small pulling movement, Zhao Feiyang, who had just jumped up, was caught off guard and suddenly lost his center of gravity and fell to the ground together with Draymond Green.
Snapped.
The basketball also fell early and was not thrown very far at all.
Beep.
The sound of the end of the game sounded.
At this moment, the American Airlines Arena was filled with countless exclamations. The Warriors' team bench was even more stunned. Even head coach Steve Kerr was confused.
No one expected such a result.
"Zhao, I'm sorry..."
"I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to..."
Draymond Green stood up and said something.
He looked really guilty at this time.
After all, when everyone questioned him before, only Zhao Feiyang expressed understanding and comforted him. But he "repaid kindness with hatred".
Zhao Feiyang sighed helplessly, did not answer Draymond Green, and walked straight into the player tunnel.
The other Warriors players didn't stay too long and left the infield one after another.
At this time, they didn't know the impact that this game was about to bring, and they were just talking privately about Draymond Green's stupid behavior on the court.
And immediately after the game, the Warriors also learned the news.
The team's top management held a meeting again to discuss whether Zhao Feiyang should stay or leave.
This time, general manager Bob Michael did not go to the meeting due to physical discomfort. He just told the boss that if there were any results, it would be enough to leave them to him for implementation.
Although there are constant rumors in the outside world, most people do not pay attention to the transaction scandals.
After all, NBA teams have too many things to do about trades. There are many rumors that are deliberately released for the sake of popularity and hype, but may not be true.
Auckland City.
After the game, the Warriors players took a plane back that night, and when the plane landed, it was already early in the morning.
The players went their separate ways.
Zhao Feiyang also took a taxi back to his home. He was tired and fell asleep quickly. When he woke up, it was already noon the next day.
When he was about to have lunch to replenish his energy, a familiar phone number called him.
"Zhao, I'm sorry to tell you something...the team's top management just decided to officially trade you, and they sent you to Minnesota..."
Team general manager Bob Michael's voice appeared on the other end of the phone.
Zhao Feiyang was stunned for a while before he came back to his senses and said, "Okay, I get it!"
"Zhao, I'm sorry..."
Snapped.
Zhao Feiyang hung up the phone without saying any more nonsense.
He originally thought that he could stay with the Warriors based on his own ability and chase the championship with the Warriors, but now it seems that the differences in the Warriors' management are a problem that he cannot solve.
The conflicts within the team's lineup are also another headache for him.
It was like a rope tied to his leg, making him feel like he was being held back while struggling.
At the same time, the Warriors also officially issued an announcement, and the official website notified Zhao Feiyang's transaction in writing.
For a time, the Bay Area was in an uproar.
Countless Chinese fans felt unbelievable.
"Why? Do the Warriors really lack this money to pay the luxury tax? Damn it... why are there such idiots in the management?"
"The trade is not surprising, but why did the Warriors send Zhao to Minnesota? Just to exchange for an insignificant forward player?"
"Even if you have to change, you have to change Andrew Wiggins! Although the Timberwolves may not be willing..."
Fans are buzzing.
The Warriors players were also surprised to learn the news.
Andre Iguodala immediately sent a text message to Zhao Feiyang, "Man, I'm sorry you left like this... I hope there will be another chance to play together in the future..."
Klay Thompson also sent a text message to comfort him, "Zhao, I just saw the team news. No one wants to see such a thing... Maybe you deserve a place that is more suitable for you. I hope There is still a chance to play together..."
Even Stephen Curry, who is recovering from injury, sent a text message.
"Zhao, are you okay? I just learned that the team traded you... It's really regrettable... No matter what, I hope everything is fine with you... .”
