pinnacle swinger

Chapter 176
Like a thousand arrows piercing the heart, Tang Wenlong hit 9 three-pointers in the halftime!

Everyone knows that Kobe and Marshall set the NBA record for 12 three-pointers in a single game, but no one knows that the NBA's record for half-court three-pointers is 8.

Because there are many players who have scored 8 three-pointers in the half, such as Kobe, Marshall, Ray Allen, Reed, and even JR, the convulsive man, is also on the list.

And the most famous one is McGrady. At that time, McGrady was in the Magic, facing the Cavaliers led by the young emperor James who was still in his rookie period. He scored 8 three-pointers in the first half, and James was speechless. If he didn't leave the field due to injury in the second half, he might be able to break the NBA record for three-pointers in a single game.

How similar to today's situation!
Tang Wenlong also felt hot, and almost all of them were shot, and Tang Wenlong even hit more three-pointers, but the King and the Cavaliers were equally unsatisfactory. At the end of the half, they were behind by as much as 21 points.

The audience cheered, Tang Wenlong might really be able to break the record of three-pointers in a single game?

In the second half, the ratings skyrocketed because of Tang Wenlong's incredible performance in the first half. Everyone wanted to see Tang Wenlong break the record. If he could score 13 three-pointers, it would definitely be recorded in history.

"Do you want to try to break the record?" Iguodala was excited, as if he was going to break the record.

Tang Wenlong's expression was very calm. The game has already been won nine times out of ten, and it doesn't matter if he breaks the record or not. However, the head coach estimates that it will be very difficult to break the record by giving him a few more minutes in the third quarter.

"Hey, I heard that the Kings have been in rumors, and the management is very dissatisfied with their coach Paul." David West has always been concerned about the gossip. Although he is not young, all kinds of gossip are clear.

Tang Wenlong jokingly said: "No, after this game, the Kings will fire Coach Paul directly. If this is the case, then I will be guilty."

Iguodala smiled easily, and walked out of the player tunnel first, "Probably not, I have to give a chance to reconcile, and today I only lost to you, not to our entire 76. people."

"That's right, it's your thighs that are too thick, so blame him?" West laughed.

Paul Westphal knew that the Kings management was dissatisfied with him. In the few seasons after he came to the Kings, his annual winning percentage was less than [-]%, which was indeed a bit unsightly.

It's just that in this game, he really made sufficient preparations before the game. The 76ers are back to back, and even the odds of the outside world have increased significantly. It's really hard to meet a runaway Tang Wenlong.

He doesn't even think about winning this game now, this is a night like a nightmare.

In the third quarter, Tang Wenlong's touch finally returned to the level of the earthlings. After he tried to force two three-pointers and missed, he gave up the behavior of continuing to shoot three-pointers, but continued to score with breakthroughs and mid-range.

The fans who wanted to see him hit the three-pointer were a little disappointed, but Tang Wenlong's movements were still chic, even if he didn't have the domineering three-pointer, it was still picturesque and very enjoyable to watch.

The king's players blocked Tang Wenlong's three-pointer, but they couldn't prevent him from other various offensive methods. After half a quarter, Tang Wenlong scored his 50th point tonight. This was also the first 50+ points in his career. His age Not yet 21 years old, this is a terrifying record.

The fans applauded, and the crazy performance of the young people was incredible.

Afterwards, Collins also knew the general situation, so he simply kept Tang Wenlong on the court to score points, but the Kings double-teamed and defended tightly. Tang Wenlong didn't want others to say that he was a cancer who couldn't pass the ball. Whenever his teammates had better opportunities, he would still pass the ball. come out.

By the end of the third quarter, his score rose to 54 points, and he didn't take the initiative to attack in the second half of the game because he was too tired.

Tang Wenlong came off the court to rest, and his performance of scoring 54 points in three quarters amazed everyone.

He didn't hit a three-pointer in the third quarter, but his mid-range shots are still very accurate. If the Kings press the defense, it is easy for him to get a chance closer to the basket.

The game was not over yet, and the news spread rapidly as if it had wings.

9 three-pointers in the half, 23 points in a single quarter, 41 points in the half, and 54 points in three quarters. No matter which one is used, it is full of news points.

After the game, no one cared about the 76ers winning 5 consecutive victories back-to-back, and no one cared about the 76ers becoming the No. [-] in the Eastern Conference and No. [-] in the league after the Heat lost a game. Everyone was shocked by Tang Wenlong's amazing performance.

"I have long said that he is a Hall of Fame player, there is no doubt about it." Nowitzki talked about Tang Wenlong in an interview.

"He showed this ability in the summer. He is a player at the same level as me." The 76ers' opponent in the next game, Knicks star Anthony said.

Kings coach Paul Westphal was full of praise for Tang Wenlong after the game, "He was there throughout the game, and we have absolutely no way to deal with him. His offensive skills are too comprehensive and he feels hot. I have never To see a player play like him is unbelievable."

The reputation of praise is overwhelming, and Tang Wenlong is no less than the superstars of the same age in history.

Of course, Tang Wenlong knew what kind of attention would naturally be drawn after such a performance. The popularity that had not been touched for a long time seemed to skyrocket again overnight. The number of fans on Weibo increased rapidly, and there were countless people who interacted with him .

It is hot to talk about a star like Tang Wenlong, and the whole league is talking about his magic.

On the second day after the game, the king's official website suddenly announced that the head coach Paul Westphal, who had coached for three seasons, would be fired, and the new head coach would be replaced temporarily by assistant coach Keith Smart!
Speaking of Paul Westphal, everyone doesn’t have a deep impression, but everyone knows that this head coach was the head coach of Phoenix Flying Pig Barkley. He served as the coach of the Suns in the 92-96 season, and he was in In the 92-93 season, he helped the Suns reach the finals. That year was also the closest Barkley came to the championship, but he encountered the Bulls led by Joe Gang, and lacked a little luck.

Paul Westphal became the first coach to dismiss this season. The Kings had the lowest winning percentage in the league before. The poor start seemed to repeat the mistakes of the previous two seasons. Tang Wenlong, who was fighting against the 76ers, seemed to be It became the direct cause of Coach Paul's dismissal.

"This should have nothing to do with me." Tang Wenlong was also drunk, and this could all involve him. Didn't there have been rumors before that the King's management was dissatisfied with the head coach?
"This is the so-called big tree attracting wind. Who made you the most popular star in the league now? When you become a hot pepper chicken, if you don't talk about news about you, sports reporters will have a hard time!"

Later, when Tang Wenlong was interviewed by Sports Illustrated, senior sister Dolores told him so bluntly.

(End of this chapter)