NBA: My template has no limit

Xu Feng entered the All-Star game as a rookie, and the local media in Milwaukee immediately raved about him, praising everything from his looks to his basketball skills.

At the same time, Xu Feng's successful selection also means that a star player from another team will miss out on the All-Star game.

They dared not question veteran guard Tim Hardaway, who was in the second peak of his career, so they naturally targeted Xu Feng, who had not yet established himself.

首当其冲的就是骑士队球迷，虽然许峰本赛季的数据为场均25.3分5.1篮板3.2助攻1.2盖帽，但他们认为场均19.5分6.3助攻的特雷尔·布兰登毫不逊于许峰。

Putting the data aside, Terrell is a veteran, and according to league tradition, he should be given priority consideration.

What's more, this year is the Cleveland All-Star Game, and the league doesn't even give the home team any face. Don't they have any sense of courtesy or consideration?

"That's bullshit! I support Xu Feng making the All-Star team!"

While eating a sandwich, Iverson angrily raised his hands and shouted that he did not support such a view.

Because he is only one place behind Xu Feng, theoretically, if other players get injured, he will have a great chance to be promoted to the All-Star team.

There are indeed doubts about Xu Feng, but no matter what they say or how they protest, the list is already set in stone.

On January 31, the Bucks visited Charlotte Arena to play the Hornets.

This is the last major game in the Eastern Conference in February, a showdown between Eastern Conference All-Stars.

Glen Rice has scored 30+ points eight times and 40+ points once this season. On January 21, in the Hornets' game against the Rockets, Glen Rice scored a whopping 42 points, dominating the game.

"Glen Rice, in red-hot form, faces off against the Bucks' star duo; who will prevail?"

After warming up, Vin Baker and Anthony Mason jumped for the ball at center court, with Vin Baker winning possession for the Bucks.

The game begins. Sherman dribbles the ball across half-court and passes it to Xu Feng. Seeing Vin Baker retreating to the inside and positioning himself, Xu Feng delivers a half-high lob pass!

Vin Baker received the ball in the low post, grabbed it with one hand, backed down Divac, dribbled to the left, turned halfway to the right, and hooked the ball in.

For the Hornets, Glen Rice had a slow start, missing his first two attempts to contest Robinson's shot. However, he quickly adjusted, hitting a mid-range jumper from the left wing and then a three-pointer to open up the Hornets' scoring opportunities.

In contrast, the Bucks started better, with Xu Feng catching the ball on the right wing after a screen from Robinson and making a jump shot.

Halfway through the quarter, Baker scored 7 consecutive points with hook shots and mid-range jumpers, and also made a three-point play against Anthony Mason.

Xu Feng slammed in two elegant three-pointers over Tony Smith. Sherman also hit a spot-up three-pointer.

With the Hornets trailing 16-10, Dave Cowens called a timeout amid disappointment from the fans.

As a legendary Celtics center and one of the league's 50 greatest players, Dave Cowens only took over the Hornets in 1996. It seems very likely that he will lead the Hornets to the playoffs in his first year as head coach.

He stood outside the arc and waited until the players were seated before taking the tactical board from the assistant coach.

Cowens spoke before the players were fully seated, his tactical board tucked under his arm, not yet opened.

"Baker gets the ball too easily in the low post." He spoke softly, but loud enough for the players in the circle to hear.

"Divac, you need to start guarding him when he sets up, not wait until he receives the ball before you head on him. Make him receive the ball a little further away from the basket."

Cowens then pulled out his tactical board and drew a circle at the top of the arc.

"Their outside shooting is very good today, we need to catch up now. Dell Curry, you go in. When you see Xu Feng sticking to you, dribble towards the sideline and lead him towards Mason."

"Mason, you stand here. When he comes, just show yourself and let him bump into you." Cowens looked around.

"Stop the paint, don't let Vin Baker think the low post is his living room."

After the timeout, Dell Curry replaced Tony Smith.

The timeout had a clear effect; Glen Rice found his rhythm after scoring two goals early on and began to take over the game.

He first hit a three-pointer with a handoff pass from Mason, and then received a long pass from Bogues on a fast break, faked out Sherman behind his back, and scored a layup.

Dell Curry hit a three-pointer immediately after coming off the bench. Anthony Mason's aggressive play against Vin Baker made it difficult for Baker to score easily under the basket.

The Bucks couldn't withstand the Hornets' offensive onslaught, and in the second half of the quarter, the Hornets unleashed a 26-9 run.

莱斯单节砍下13分，库里贡献8分。首节结束，黄蜂36比25领先13分。

In the second quarter, Cowens saw Rice on a hot streak and decisively brought out both of his inside players. Mason moved up to the high post to receive the ball and facilitate, while Rice used Divac's elbow area and free throw line screens to get around and receive the ball.

In an era when everyone used the standard two-stage shot, Glen Rice was an outlier. Unlike Reggie Miller, who paused at the highest point of the ball, his power generation philosophy was more like a modern three-point shot: raising the ball from his chest, fully extending his arm, and then using a slight flick of his wrist at the highest point to send the ball out in one smooth motion.

With this combo, combined with his 2.03-meter height, Rice's shooting release point is very high. Moreover, his shooting motion is very crisp, and his release speed is extremely fast, with almost no adjustment time. He can always jump to a safe position that is difficult to block before Xu Feng's help defense arrives and completes the shot.

After warming up in the first quarter, Glen Rice came out firing in this quarter, hitting four three-pointers.

A heated Glen Rice fired back at Robinson, who was defending him:

"I'm beating you to a pulp, Robinson. Why don't you become a coach? You're useless on the court!"

Baker struggled to keep up with the Hornets on offense, scoring 8 points in the quarter, while Xu Feng added 6 points, but the Bucks' scoring speed still couldn't keep up with the Hornets.

Eight-year-old Stephen Curry stood on the sidelines, watching Glen Rice and his father Dell Curry running on the court with unwavering envy and a burning desire in his heart.

"I want to be a three-point shooter like them! Bang Bang Bang!"

He made the shape of a pistol with his index finger and thumb and fired a shot into the air.

半场结束时，黄蜂64比47领先17分。莱斯的表现极其夸张，半场三分球6投6中，得到24分。

The atmosphere at the scene gradually heated up, and everyone had a premonition that this match was destined to be extraordinary.

"What is Glen Rice doing? Is he trying to declare this his home court to the Bucks? Look at his 100% three-point shooting percentage, he's creating a miracle!" Steve Martin exclaimed.

"Yes, Rice stepped up tonight when the team was behind in the first half, proving himself to be the Hornets' absolute core player."

"But we can't forget that the Bucks this season are also a team that frequently pulls off miraculous comebacks, and the Hornets must always be wary of their three offensive threats," Mike Gminsky added aptly.

Steve Martin scoffed at his partner's caution. Since they were riding high, he figured he might as well go all out. He continued:

"Xu Feng has only scored 12 points so far, just half of Rice's total, and not even as many as his teammate Vin Baker. Perhaps there's a gap between All-Stars!"

其实许峰上半场9中5，三分2中2得到12分的表现并不算差，但还得看跟谁比。

Leaving aside Glen Rice's invincible form, even Vin Baker, who scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting plus 4 free throws, was better than him.

As for Robinson, sorry, he's disappeared again.

With his opponent invincible, Xu Feng is under immense pressure!