One Year Left to Play-Chapter 265 - 95: Larry Brown’s Coaching Philosophy

The fans erupted once again!

Tonight's game was a blast, especially after the previous loss to the Kings. Fans didn't expect much from this tougher opponent, but things heated up right from the start.

This tension was initiated by the Pacers, but Zhang Hao quickly dispelled it before it could spread.

When Zhang Hao pulled Almon Gilliam away with an arm around his shoulder and hand over his mouth, the crowd burst into laughter.

Initially, it seemed like this game might turn into a comedy, with the Brooklyn Nets as the punchline.

Who would have thought that after that timeout, the Brooklyn Nets would play even harder!

They managed to tie the score by the end of the first quarter thanks to Zhang Hao's three-pointer!

On the court.

Zhang Hao realized it was actually a three-pointer! In the heat of the moment, he just threw the ball as hard as he could, without maintaining his shooting form—let alone noticing his position.

The first three-pointer of his career!

It came rather unexpectedly!

Zhang Hao turned and ran to the bench, only to quickly halt and check the prompt that appeared.

Meanwhile, Almon Gilliam had been watching the ball intently ever since Zhang Hao released it, and when it went in, his excitement surged—that casual toss turned into an assist!

Once the referee confirmed Zhang Hao's shot was indeed a three-pointer, Almon Gilliam charged towards him, determined to embrace him this time!

Knowing Zhang Hao's reluctance to celebrate, Gilliam didn't shout his name in advance. Instead, he predicted Zhang Hao's path and leapt towards it… only to overshoot!

"FUXK..."

Gilliam's feet were off the ground when he missed Zhang Hao entirely! Watching Zhang Hao abruptly halt, Gilliam cursed mid-air before face-planting onto the floor…

"What's going on?"

Zhang Hao, initially focused on the prompt, was instantly drawn to his fallen teammate's plight, simultaneously hearing the laughter spreading throughout the arena.

Taking a step left, Zhang Hao crouched down, poking at Gilliam who lay sprawled across the floor, and asked, "Are you doing a stunt, Almon?"

"You're the one doing stunts! Move away! Let me lie here; I don't want to see you!" Gilliam didn't budge despite yelling.

Seeing Gilliam's voice was strong, Zhang Hao knew he was alright and replied, "Oh, okay."

Having said that, Zhang Hao stood up, bypassed Gilliam, and returned to the bench.

As Zhang Hao walked back to the bench, teammates who were about to rush forward for high-fives or hugs stood in disbelief near the sideline, watching him.

They witnessed Gilliam's eager charge to celebrate the quarter's performance with Zhang Hao, only for Zhang Hao to abruptly stop as if he had eyes at the back of his head...

Feeling his teammates' odd stares, Zhang Hao thought for a moment and said, "He's fine."

"Oh..."

His teammates collectively turned back to the bench.

Meanwhile, Gilliam lay on the floor, feeling abandoned— "You really don't care about me, huh! Help me up!"

Gilliam felt like he was experiencing social suicide.

The fans were already laughing uncontrollably!

Thankfully at this moment, PJ Brown walked over from behind, giving Gilliam a reason to get up…

...

"What a..."

Randy Whitman was initially troubled but couldn't help but smile, though he quickly suppressed it.

He is a professional.

This game surprisingly became tense as it progressed, and with Zhang Hao's approach to the situation, Randy Whitman naturally needed a strategy during the rotations to maintain the favorable dynamics.

Randy Whitman definitely wanted to win this game.

But winning was tough!

Despite the excellent first quarter performance, it was largely due to Gilliam's explosion, scoring 11 points, along with Zhang Hao's two mid-range shots, a layup with an additional free throw, and that final three-pointer, totaling 10 points, maintaining proximity with the Pacers.

Predicting the subsequent situation was difficult, especially since the Pacers were the most stable team at the season's start.

With the desire to win, naturally came more concerns.

However, watching the interaction between Zhang Hao and Gilliam… Randy Whitman felt much more relaxed.

"Whatever, just play! It's not like we haven't lost before. What if we manage a win?"

As for Zhang Hao, back on the bench, his eyes were on the triggered mission.

"Ultimate Shooter (Shooting Star):

Objective 1: Under the host's guidance, special contracted player Zhang Hao helps the team defeat the Pacers in this game.

Objective 2: Under the host's guidance, special contracted player Zhang Hao needs to score more mid-range shots than Reggie Miller in this game.

Rewards: Complete Objective 1, host receives a 15-day lifespan bonus.

Complete Objective 2, special contracted player Zhang Hao is awarded the most suitable three-point shooting motion package, and Reggie Miller's favorability towards the host increases, indicating interest."

Looking at this mission, he was momentarily stunned because he suddenly triggered the Shooting Star mission with Reggie Miller.

"Winning against Reggie Miller increases his favorability towards me? I thought he wasn't a masochist. Isn't the guy wearing number 8 a couple years down the line the one?"

Anyway, that's not important. But what does 'most suitable three-point shooting form' mean?"

"Zhang Hao's career three-point shooting method has been determined to be the most suitable shooting motion package for him, judged by the system. Matched among the historic shooting stars in NBA, it has been determined to be the shooting package of Hornets player Michael Adams."