Chapter 9

"Man-to-man defense!"

Nash shouted loudly. On the court, besides him and Diaw, Marion and Bell were both defensive experts. It was just unknown how Chen Mu's defensive skills were. If Chen Mu also had above-average defense, the Suns, who were always criticized for their strong offense and weak defense, might undergo a transformation!

"Clap, clap"

Kidd was not affected by the Suns' fast break and continued to calmly control the ball, directing his teammates to move into position.

"PICK AND POP!"

Kidd shouted out the tactical instruction, and the Nets players quickly moved into position. Cliff Robinson, who was matched up with Chen Mu, hurriedly moved up to Kidd's side.

"Screen!"

Chen Mu knew that the PICK AND POP was a variation of the classic PICK AND ROLL. After the screen, the screener does not roll to the basket but instead moves outward to find an open spot, from which the ball handler can choose to pass back for an open three-point shot.

"DO NOT SWITCH!"

Nash shouted, reminding Chen Mu not to switch defenders. Chen Mu nodded and moved forward, firmly sticking to Robinson's back, ready to follow him outward.

"Bang"

A solid screen. Kidd circled around Cliff Robinson, intending to drive inside. However, he saw a tall figure in front of him.

"Don't think about it!"

Chen Mu shouted to boost his own morale. Facing a point guard of Kidd's caliber, he knew he couldn't afford any mistakes. Any small opening would be seized by Kidd, leading to irreparable consequences.

"Clap, clap"

Kidd's face remained calm, like ice. This ice-cold point guard showed no panic, as if he had anticipated Chen Mu's tight defense. He suddenly stopped, performing the same move Nash had used during the fast break.

"Clap, clap, clap"

Several quick crossovers. Nash had returned to his defensive position, pushing Chen Mu's back, signaling him to quickly follow Robinson, who had moved to the perimeter.

"Whoosh"

At this critical moment, Kidd seized the gap between the two players' communication, passing the ball behind his back with a single hand. The basketball disappeared instantly.

Oh no!

Chen Mu suddenly realized that Kidd's crossovers were not out of hesitation or fear but to wait for the perfect moment to deliver a decisive pass!

"Bang"

Behind Kidd, Cliff Robinson caught the ball steadily, with no one in front of him, ready to shoot a three-pointer.

"I'll stop you!"

Chen Mu was frantic, stepping forward to defend, but Kidd, who had just made the assist, immediately set a screen, standing firmly between Chen Mu and Robinson, preventing Chen Mu from cutting out.

"Bang!"

Chen Mu couldn't stop himself, colliding heavily with Kidd. Although Kidd was a point guard, he was extremely strong, and such a collision usually wouldn't have much effect.

But as a veteran, Kidd, at the moment of impact, blinked his big eyes and fell to the ground, sliding over a meter backward.

At the same time, Robinson's three-pointer had already been released, the ball arcing through the air and landing steadily in the basket.

"Beep!"

The referee immediately blew the whistle, pointing at Chen Mu and shouting, "Suns number 5, defensive foul! Nets three-pointer counts!"

"..."

The entire arena erupted in shock. Many spectators began to criticize the referee, while others booed Chen Mu. However, some veteran fans nodded slightly.

"This Chinese big man is still too inexperienced. Such a head-on collision with Kidd, he will definitely be called for a defensive foul!"

"..."

Chen Mu lowered his head, sighing slightly, and looked at the scoreboard. The score had changed to 46-47, with the Nets taking the lead.

"Don't worry about it."

Nash came to Chen Mu's side and said, "Just don't make the same mistake next time."

On the floor, Kidd slowly stood up, smiling at Nash and saying, "Steve, you need to teach your new partner how to play in the league."

After saying that, Kidd smiled at Chen Mu and said, "This time, I got the upper hand~"

"..."

Chen Mu shook his head helplessly and ran forward amidst the boos from the crowd.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh"

The Suns launched an attack. After several passes, the ball reached Marion, who was unguarded. Marion attempted a floater, the ball flying toward the basket.

"Beep, beep, beep"

In Chen Mu's mind, a notification sounded. The shot was rushed, lacking power, and the system predicted it would not go in.

"I'll grab this offensive rebound and show you my skills...!"

Chen Mu made up his mind, quickly rushing forward, positioning Robinson behind him, and reaching for the green ring.

"Clank!"

The ball indeed missed, quickly falling and landing steadily in Chen Mu's hands.

"Bang"

With the offensive rebound, Chen Mu found himself unguarded and immediately jumped to attempt a layup.

"Beep, beep, beep"

Damn! I can't believe this body can't even make such an easy shot!

Chen Mu shook his head helplessly, landed, and immediately jumped again, reaching for the new green ring.

"Clank, bang!"

After missing again, before anyone could react, Chen Mu jumped again, grabbed the rebound, and then spun to attempt a hook shot.

"Clank!"

The ball predictably missed again, and Chen Mu was frustrated. Fortunately, the green ring appeared again, and he extended his long arms to catch the ball steadily.

"..."

Is this kid here just to grab offensive rebounds??

In the stands, many spectators were stunned. Although Chen Mu had the best position, there were several Nets players also fighting for the rebounds.

However, after each shot, Chen Mu quickly adjusted his steps, as if he could predict the ball's next landing point, waiting for the ball to come to him.

"Again!"

On the court, Chen Mu attempted another shot near the basket, a bank shot.

"Clank!"

But the basket seemed to have a lid on it, even a close bank shot didn't go in.

"The rebound is mine!"

Chen Mu was getting anxious, moving to the new green ring, and grabbing the rebound. Just as he was about to shoot again, Nash called out to him.

"Chen! Pass back!"

"..."

"Yes!"

Nash's timely shout calmed Chen Mu down. He turned and passed the ball to Nash, then ran to his position.

"This body is terrible. How can I survive in the NBA with such poor offense?"

Chen Mu wished he could cut off his hands and replace them with prosthetics, which would feel better than these.

"Clap, clap, clap"

Under Nash's leadership, the ball was passed several times. Diaw, using Marion's screen, received a pass from Nash.

"Step, step"

Diaw's steps were slow, taking three slow steps, the ball held high, and he attempted a layup.

"Damn...!"

However, as soon as the ball left his hand, Diaw knew it was bad. Perhaps influenced by Chen Mu's stiff touch, he applied a bit too much force, and the ball went a bit high.

"Chen! Rebound!"

Diaw shouted. On the other side of the basket, Chen Mu was standing behind the backboard, seemingly lost in thought.

"What is this Chinese big man thinking?? Why stand behind the backboard when fighting for rebounds? Isn't that foolish??"

The spectators were puzzled, pointing and whispering about the dazed Chen Mu, not understanding what the NBA rookie was trying to do.

"Beep, beep, beep"

In Chen Mu's vision, the green ring appeared, showing the landing point behind the backboard.

This made Chen Mu somewhat frustrated, but he believed the system wouldn't be wrong. He decided to take a chance, not fighting for position, but standing behind the backboard, looking up at the sky.

"Clank!"

As Diaw had predicted, the ball's force was too strong, hitting the back of the rim and bouncing high. With the ball's rotation, it strangely flew toward the back of the backboard.

"..."

Everyone was stunned. According to the rules, as long as the ball didn't touch the top or sides of the backboard, it wouldn't be out of bounds. If the ball could indeed fly over the backboard and the timer, it would be a good rebound!

"Hehe~"

Seeing the ball's trajectory, Chen Mu knew the system was right. He extended his hands, watching the ball soar over the top of the rim, then fall freely, flying directly into his hands!

"Bang"

He caught the rebound steadily, delighted. He turned and threw the ball to an outside player, then left the backboard area to rejoin the offense.

"..."

This moment stunned everyone in the arena. Not just the spectators, but the players and coaches on the bench, and even the referees were speechless.

Although such a situation was not uncommon, Chen Mu's reaction clearly showed he had anticipated where the rebound would land, positioning himself in advance behind the backboard.

Who in the world could predict such a bizarre trajectory the moment the ball was shot and position themselves to grab the rebound?

Could it be that this big man from the mysterious Eastern country really has some incredible magic?

"Attack, attack, steady and solid, run another play!"

From beyond the three-point line, Nash was also impressed by Chen Mu's performance, a smile on his face, directing his teammates to move into position.

"..."

The Nets players were dejected, having been outrebounded by Chen Mu five times in a single possession, including one very unconventional rebound, which greatly affected their morale.

"Beep"

Just as Chen Mu was about to seriously participate in the offense and fight for the next rebound, a different notification sounded in his mind.

"Hmm...?"

The sound was like a triangle being struck in his head, making Chen Mu momentarily dazed. Closing and opening his eyes, he saw a small notification box in the corner of his vision.

"Completed game task: Grab 5 offensive rebounds in a single game."

"Teammate rating: C+"

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