Y13 [EN]: Chapter 93

00093 2010-11 Regular Season =========================================================================

Thanks to Youngjae’s performance, Dallas finished the second quarter with a 12-point lead, 59-47. Beaubois’s unexpected offensive burst, J.J. Barea’s improved passing, and Jason Terry’s reliable three-pointers proved too much for Philadelphia, who struggled under Thaddeus Young’s leadership (a player known for performing well against Dallas). The game’s intensity began to rise, and Philadelphia showed signs of cracking under the pressure.

[As we reach the midpoint of the third quarter, the score difference remains at 12 points!]

[Dallas’s ability to control the game’s tempo is a major factor in Philadelphia’s defensive struggles. Jason Kidd pushes a fast pace, while J.J. Barea focuses on individual drives. With Nowitzki, Terry, and Yoon constantly moving and applying pressure, Philadelphia can’t close the gap!]

Philadelphia attempted to close the gap by playing their starting center, Elton Brand, for extended minutes, which forced them to pair Spencer Hawes and Thaddeus Young, both defensively weaker players, in the frontcourt. Spencer Hawes, a big man known more for his offensive shooting range than his defense, left Tyson Chandler, a traditional defensive center, to dominate the paint.

[Tyson Chandler grabs another offensive rebound!!]

[With Elton Brand on the bench, Tyson Chandler is completely controlling the inside. He’s running rampant with alley-oops, offensive rebounds, and put-backs! He’s completely dominating Philadelphia’s paint!]

Tyson Chandler immediately passed the rebound to Nowitzki, who was open in the frontcourt. Nowitzki used a shooting fake to skillfully shake off Thaddeus Young, who was closing in, and then took the shot.

Thud-

[Ah! Dirk Nowitzki, but Iguodala is closing from behind!]

[Shaking off Thaddeus Young with the fake was great, but Iguodala’s athleticism is incredible! He can block even Nowitzki, it’s Andre Iguodala! Fortunately, it was just a slight graze on the shot…]

Clang-

[It’s a miss! Fierce box out! Spencer Hawes and Tyson Chandler!]

Spencer Hawes, already pushed back in the box out, couldn’t jump effectively as Tyson Chandler leaped for the rebound. He could only slightly push Chandler, who was airborne, in an attempt to interfere. While the push seemed minor from Hawes’s perspective, it was significant for Chandler, who was mid-air.

“Aaaagh!!!”

Chandler, thrown off balance while holding the ball, struggled to land properly. Unfortunately, Spencer Hawes’s foot was positioned where Chandler was about to land, whether intentionally or not.

“Chandler!”

Chandler stepped on Spencer Hawes’s foot and landed awkwardly, twisting his ankle and falling. Youngjae immediately rushed to Chandler, who was clutching his ankle and groaning in pain, to assess the injury.

‘That’s, that’s a relief…’

The heavier a player, the greater the risk of serious bone injuries from an awkward landing. Fortunately, Chandler managed to prevent a complete ankle turn with a quick reaction, resulting in only a red, swollen ankle. A fracture or break would have made walking or standing impossible, but Chandler was able to sit up, press his ankle, and wince as the pain subsided.

“That was a dangerous play! A bad fall could have caused an ankle fracture!”

Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki, as Dallas’s co-captains, protested Spencer Hawes’s play to the referee. Hawes offered a gesture of apology but shrugged, seemingly dismissing the incident. The referee didn’t call a flagrant foul [a personal foul that involves excessive or violent contact] on Hawes, and despite Nowitzki and Kidd’s continued complaints, the referee firmly directed them back to their positions.

“Chandler, are you okay?”

“Ugh, I don’t know. I think I can walk.”

Youngjae was relieved that Chandler could limp, but the team’s starting center being injured was definitely bad news. Moreover, Tyson Chandler had a history of injuries, making him injury-prone [susceptible to injuries]. This injury raised concerns about his durability.

“Damn it, just when it was getting interesting… Don’t worry about me. Go out there and smash those guys. See you later.”

Chandler smiled to reassure his teammates as he headed to the locker room with the trainer’s assistance. His limping figure ignited a strange sense of fighting spirit within the players.

[Ah, that was a really dangerous moment! Tyson Chandler seems to be walking with assistance, which is a good sign. He might be able to return in the second half.]

[Still, pushing an opponent in the air is a dangerous action. Regardless of the rebound battle, such actions are unacceptable. Even if unintentional, it’s a play that should be avoided.]

Ian Mahinmi replaced Tyson Chandler at center. Youngjae watched Chandler’s departure, a mix of relief and unease swirling within him. It was his ankle, the same ankle injury that had plagued him. Regardless of the severity, an ankle injury could become chronic if not properly treated, and Tyson Chandler was a player with a history of injuries. Recalling Chandler’s happiness about a clean, injury-free season, Youngjae glared coldly at the Philadelphia players.

Thud-

Youngjae dribbled across the half-court line, confirmed Mahinmi’s screen at the top of the key, and used it to shake off Holiday, who was guarding him. Mahinmi’s screen was weak, but it was enough to give Youngjae the space he needed to penetrate.

[Youngjae Yoon drives to the basket! Mahinmi is also cutting to the basket?!]

[Is he going for the layup? Or will he pass to a teammate?]

Youngjae extended the ball in his left hand, feigning a pass to Mahinmi. Spencer Hawes, the last defender, was fooled by the movement and turned towards Mahinmi, reaching out to block the pass. But Youngjae pulled the ball back, switched it to his right hand, and leaped towards the rim.

Swish-

[Youngjae Yoon! Amazing pass fake! Spencer Hawes was completely fooled!]

[Youngjae Yoon finishes with an easy layup. He’s playing with remarkable composure. Despite Chandler’s injury, he’s maintaining his focus, a true professional.]

Normally, he might have taunted his opponent, but Youngjae only stared at Spencer Hawes for a moment before returning to the court. Spencer Hawes couldn’t hide his annoyance. He resented a rookie like Youngjae acting so confidently, especially when things weren’t going well for him. It was like pouring fuel on a fire.

‘Get angry.’

Youngjae hoped Spencer Hawes would lose his cool. It would disrupt his game and widen the score gap, leading to a humiliating defeat. That was Youngjae’s intention.

[Ah! Spencer Hawes! That’s a heavily contested shot!]

[Even for a center with a wide shooting range, that was an irresponsible shot! It’s hurting Philadelphia! The rebound goes to Dirk Nowitzki.]

[Nowitzki throws a long pass to Youngjae Yoon, who’s sprinting ahead. Youngjae Yoon catches the ball and races towards Philadelphia’s goal at incredible speed!]

The Philadelphia players, caught off guard by Youngjae’s lightning-fast break, scrambled to defend. But Youngjae’s speed was unmatched. Only Spencer Hawes, positioned at the top of the key, could step in front of Youngjae and stop his drive.

Spencer Hawes quickly retreated, intending to concede a jump shot but prevent a drive to the basket. Youngjae saw Hawes backing off and accelerated. As he reached the high post, Youngjae saw Hawes still retreating and leaped, raising the ball in his right hand.

[Youngjae Yoon! Attempts a floater just in front of Hawes!]

Thwack!!

“?!!”

Youngjae thought he had tricked Spencer Hawes, but Hawes had no intention of blocking the shot. Instead, he reached up as if to block, subtly hitting Youngjae’s body with his shoulder and grabbing his jersey with his left hand.

Thump Thump!!

Youngjae was pulled down by Spencer Hawes and slammed to the ground.

Swish-

Beep!!

[Wow! Youngjae Yoon’s amazing floater! A clean shot that goes in without touching the rim, even while falling!]

But whether the shot went in was irrelevant. As soon as Youngjae hit the ground, he jumped up and charged towards Spencer Hawes, who met him head-on.

“You beggar!!!”

“What?! Beggar?! What the fuck, asshole!”

Just as Youngjae and Spencer Hawes were about to collide, Philadelphia’s Thaddeus Young and Iguodala, and Dallas’s Kidd and Marion intervened, barely separating them.

“You dirty bastard!! What are you doing grabbing my clothes and slamming me to the ground!!”

“It wasn’t intentional, my hand just got caught on your clothes, don’t be so sensitive! You little brat!! Don’t be so cocky!!”

Youngjae remained furious despite being restrained by Kidd and Marion. He wanted to confront Hawes about Tyson Chandler’s injury. But he knew Hawes would deny it and insist it was unintentional, so he didn’t ask. Youngjae was enraged by Hawes’s unprofessional behavior in the third quarter.

“If you get injured, it’s over!! You son of a bitch!! You’re not the only one playing basketball!! Other players want to do it too!!”

“…….”

Spencer Hawes turned away without remorse, and Youngjae, calmed by Kidd and Marion, reluctantly turned back. The referee issued verbal warnings and fouls to both players, who still glared at each other, but they had to suppress their anger for the sake of the game. He had free throws to shoot.

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＠The two English words in the middle are swear words ㅋㅋ. If you interpret it

You beggar XX!

What? Beggar XX? What the fuck XX!

That’s about it.

※Flagrant Foul: In short, it is a ‘severe foul’. A dangerous foul in which the opponent is injured or has a risk of injury is called a flagrant foul, and it is usually the highest level foul among fouls. If you commit a flagrant foul, the opposing team will be given two free throws and the right to attack again. Flagrant 1 or 2 is determined depending on how severe the foul is. Flagrant 2 is an immediate ejection, and Flagrant 1 must receive one more flagrant foul to be ejected.

※Injury Prone: A player who is prone to injury.

Frog Power/// Hehehe I’m glad to hear that you’re reading it carefully.

Yabes/// Certainly, the Warriors seem less desperate. First of all, Green needs to come back to life, but he has back pain. Lee Dae-ri’s playing time is likely to increase.

-DarkANGEL-, misscherry, Kebabam, Omarion/// Thank you for your comments!!

Lafir and Jint/// That’s right. I didn’t know it would be this desperate…

Kangja Il/// Haha. Markers are different depending on what teams want depending on the position ㅠ.ㅠ We mainly do MyGM mode or battles. We will also find out more about the people you mentioned.

Painen Sia/// Thank you~. I would appreciate it if you could let me know the parts you want to point out via 쪽지^^ [ 쪽지 is a private messaging feature on some Korean online platforms.]

Luscinia/// Hmm… Are you Team S? If so, I offer my condolences again today ㅠ.ㅠ As you said, there was a problem with episode 60. I fixed it^^