Unsolvable Mid-Range Shot Experience Card

Wang Yi was quite pleased this time, because when he took the court, the Lakers weren't just holding their own, they were even leading by one point.

The moment he stepped onto the court floor, a system prompt echoed in his mind:

[Sign-in available.]

"Sign in,"

Wang Yi said.

[Sign-in successful!]

[Sign-in reward: Unsolvable Mid-Range Shot Experience Card (Beginner)]

Wang Yi pondered for a moment, not planning to use the Unsolvable Mid-Range Shot Experience Card immediately.

With his current three-point shooting and defense, he was more than capable of being a quality 3D Player.

As the saying goes, good steel should be used on the blade.

When the Lakers found themselves in a difficult situation, he would use the Unsolvable Mid-Range Shot Experience Card, which would surely yield miraculous results.

At this time, James of the Lakers left the court, and Beal, the star player for the Wizards, also went to rest.

Westbrook and Hachimura Rui remained on the court.

As Wang Yi passed by, Hachimura Rui said something in Japanese.

Wang Yi naturally didn't understand what he said, and replied in Chinese:

"Can you speak like a human?"

Hachimura Rui, of course, didn't understand his words either. He stared into Wang Yi's eyes and said fiercely in English, "Get ready to be destroyed by the storm!"

Wang Yi heard this, shook his head slightly, and chuckled.

This kid must have watched too many hot-blooded anime.

At this moment, it was the Lakers' ball.

Caruso dribbled the ball past half-court.

Wang Yi continued to weave through screens.

Finding an opportunity, he received the ball at the top of the arc.

Without any hesitation, he shot a three-pointer.

Clang!

His first shot was a miss.

Turning around, Hachimura Rui received a pass from Westbrook and dunked the ball.

After landing, he roared to the sky: "Aaaah—"

The veins on his neck bulged.

The second possession.

Wang Yi once again created an opportunity by weaving through screens.

He shot another three-pointer.

Clang!

Another missed three-pointer.

Wang Yi shook his hand.

It seemed his touch was ice-cold today.

Even though he had a 45% three-point shooting percentage.

There were still times when his touch was off.

It was like Curry, with his over 40% three-point shooting percentage.

Many times he could reach god-like levels.

But sometimes he would shoot 2 for 10 or 3 for 10, and be completely dominated by the opponent.

Wang Yi had long studied shooters like Curry.

He knew that when a shooter's touch was cold, the most important thing was to maintain a decisive shot.

Even if he missed the first 100 shots, as long as there was an opportunity, he had to take the 101st shot with determination.

If a shooter hesitates, they have already lost.

Turning around, it was the Wizards' offense.

Hachimura Rui, facing Wang Yi, posted him up.

With his height advantage, he easily scored with a hook shot.

Turning back, Hachimura Rui faced Wang Yi, raised his arms, and showed off his muscles.

The current DJ then drew out his words, shouting loudly:

"Two points, from Hachimura Rui—"

Seeing this, Wang Yi sneered inwardly.

His own shooting touch was off, yet the opponent was acting so arrogantly.

Normally, he might have thought of other ways to avoid a direct matchup.

But facing Hachimura Rui, he would never back down.

He wanted to go head-to-head!

At the end of the first quarter, Wang Yi's shooting touch was ice cold, missing all three of his attempts.

After James left the court, the team lost its offensive organizer.

As a result, the Lakers' offense was very disjointed.

Conversely, Hachimura Rui of the Wizards was in good form.

He shot four for four, scoring eight points in the first quarter alone.

The Lakers were already trailing by 5 points.

The bullet comments on the Tencent NBA Live Broadcast Room were full of curses.

"Trash Lakers!"

"Trash Wang Yi!"

"Keep being arrogant, you got taught a lesson, what a disgrace!"

"It's bad enough to be taught a lesson by anyone, but to be taught a lesson by a little Jap, what a humiliation!"

"Wang Yi, die!"

Commentator Duan Ran said:

"Oh dear, Wang Yi's shooting touch is off today. Let's see if he can think of other ways to help the team. Mr. Zhu, you used to specialize in three-pointers. You tell us, how should Wang Yi break this deadlock?"

Zhu Fangyu, sitting next to him, said:

"As a shooter, everyone has times when their touch is off. The important thing is to stay focused and don't force shots. But at the same time, if there's a good opportunity, don't hesitate; take the shot decisively when you should. When your three-pointers aren't falling, you can also try to help the team in other ways like defense, passing, and rebounding."

During the break, Lakers head coach Vogel looked at Wang Yi and asked:

"How is it?"

Wang Yi nodded: "No problem."

Seeing the confident look in Wang Yi's eyes as he answered, Vogel felt secretly relieved.

His biggest worry was that Wang Yi would lose confidence after missing a few three-pointers.

Now, it seemed his worry was unnecessary.

He said to Wang Yi:

"You'll start the second quarter, continue your usual play. If you get a three-point opportunity, take it decisively. At the same time, improve your defense."

Normally, such an arrangement would clearly signify approval of Wang Yi entering the rotation.

For a player who had been unable to get playing time for years, he would undoubtedly accept it with joy.

But Wang Yi unexpectedly shook his head this time:

"Coach, please let me match Hachimura Rui's playing time."

Vogel glanced at Hachimura Rui on the far side.

He advised, "Wang, what he said at the press conference was indeed excessive. But we should prioritize the overall situation of this game. Besides, he's a power forward and you're a guard. Even if you're on the court at the same time, you won't be matched up."

Wang Yi said solemnly:

"Coach, please believe me, you will be rewarded. If I can't shut him down, you can pull me out anytime."

Vogel pondered for a moment.

Hachimura Rui's importance on the Wizards was growing.

If he got going, they would have to focus more defense on him, making it easier for Westbrook and Beal to drive to the basket.

So, the main task right now was to shut him down first.

Since Wang Yi was so determined, perhaps he had a way.

Vogel was a very open-minded coach.

During their championship season in '20, Rondo often took the whiteboard and drew up plays for the players.

So this time, he decided to let Wang Yi try first.

Therefore, in the second quarter, before Hachimura Rui of the Wizards came on the court, Wang Yi also did not play.

When the second quarter reached the fourth minute, Hachimura Rui entered the game.

Wang Yi also returned to the court.

The Lakers were still trailing by 5 points at this time.

Wang Yi ran off a screen, finding an open spot.

He still took a decisive three-point shot.

Swish!

His first three-pointer of the game.

The three-pointers were finally falling!

Seeing this, Hachimura Rui's gaze sank slightly.

Vogel clenched his fist secretly upon seeing this.

The Lakers' games nowadays required their three-pointers to be falling.

James was no longer the all-powerful player who could fly and leap like he was in his youth.

He couldn't charge into the paint with every possession like a suicide bomber during tough times for the team anymore.

Therefore, the Lakers' three-point shooting was the team's barometer.

As Wang Yi retreated on defense, he thumped his chest.

With the three-pointers falling, things would be easier.

He had just been thinking that if the three-pointers didn't start falling, he would have to use that Unsolvable Mid-Range Shot Experience Card.