One Year Left to Play
Chapter 445: Party Time
Zhang Hao watched the uneventful fourth quarter of the game through a live broadcast in the locker room.
Normally, in a game with such a large score gap, garbage time is too long and there’s a high chance of conflicts.
Because the side with the advantage would definitely put on their water cooler roster, with a gap of over 30 points, there’s no need to play the main players anymore, saving energy is one thing, but more importantly, it protects the players from getting injured by the opponent’s rough fouls.
And when the water cooler roster players get on the court, they will definitely try hard to score, regardless of the score difference, possibly causing conflicts as well.
But since the referee made the smart decision to eject Mr. Zhang, no rough fouls occurred from New York Knicks players during the fourth quarter, almost every play resulted in them tossing the ball in the shooting area, whether there was defense or not, as if the ball was a hot potato.
This was the same for the Lakers’ water cooler roster players who wanted to shoot more.
When the game ended, with the score fixed at 123 to 90, and the final whistle blew, the system notification came.
"Crazy Birthday Night: The host needs to help the specially signed player Zhang Hao take revenge on the New York Knicks on his birthday night.
Optional advanced goal 3: Zhang Hao proactively challenges the New York Knicks before the game. (Completed)
Goal 1: Zhang Hao needs to refresh his personal scoring record against the New York Knicks. (Target score: 46 points, actual score: 60 points, completed.)
Goal 2: Zhang Hao needs to help the Lakers defeat the New York Knicks. (Completed)
Congratulations to the host for receiving a reward: 1 Bronze Level lottery draw.
Congratulations to the host for receiving an advanced reward: 1 Silver Level lottery draw."
"The specially signed player Zhang Hao started as the main player and helped the Lakers defeat the New York Knicks. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a total reward of 5 days of life.
Remaining life: 690 days, usable life: 689 days."
This game approximately earned an additional 125 days of life!
At the same time, Zhang Hao received a notification from the system that the experience card time had ended.
There wasn’t anything particularly regrettable about it; leading by 32 points after three quarters, he definitely couldn’t go up in the fourth, and playing in garbage time would actually diminish his performance for the night.
points in three quarters...
Just then, another system notification came in.
"After confirmation from the technical desk, the specially signed player Zhang Hao scored 60 points against the New York Knicks, breaking the NBA regular season single-game scoring record by a rookie set by Wilt Chamberlain. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 Center Medal."
"Center Medal: When the host learns a top-notch center technique from a center with such a skill, the host can receive a medal that enhances that technique."
This reward made Zhang Hao want to shout, "I told you I’m not a center!"
But thinking about the history of Lakers centers...
"Actually, I can play center too, who was it, Old Zhang, Old Jia, wait for your little brother in the summer... Is Jabbar the Celestial Hook? Or is it physical training? Zhang Liangwan, twenty thousand chicks... ahem, his fadeaway seems to be the main scoring method..."
While Zhang Hao was still feeling overjoyed, another notification came.
"After confirmation from the technical desk, the 11 rebounds and 11 blocks by the specially signed player Zhang Hao are valid. He has become the first player in NBA history to achieve a 60+ triple-double, making history. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a reward of 90 days of life.
Remaining life: 780 days, usable life: 779 days."
The previous two lottery draws and the one Center Medal were okay; those are things that enhance professional ability.
But these 90 days of life are literally 90 more days to live!
"780 days now, that’s two years of life!"
Zhang Hao jumped up and started singing and dancing to "Ei Ei"...
He sang, danced, rapped, and played basketball, all ready!
At this time, the live broadcast caught Zhang Hao’s attention, as the post-game interviews started.
After the game, Ewing couldn’t escape, becoming the media’s target along with the Magician.
Zhang Hao saw this scene and felt a bit regretful that he couldn’t continue showing off on-site.
Magician was straightforward, "They didn’t consider Aix a star; I thought they were strong enough, but they didn’t even last three quarters. If Aix continued to play in the fourth quarter... what would happen? Unfortunately, the New York Knicks didn’t let me see that scene."
Compared to the triumphant Lakers, the Knicks’ star faced a barrage of criticism.
When asked about not giving Zhang Hao the tickets, Ewing fell silent for a long time before responding, "I... won’t cry over spilled milk."
Here it is! This is the response Zhang Hao anticipated from Ewing!
It’s one of Ewing’s famous quotes on Baidu Baike, and now Zhang Hao made it happen!
Seeing Ewing’s face filled with angst and bitterness, Zhang Hao could already imagine the kind of media bombardment the New York Knicks would face next... The more he thought about it, the more satisfied he felt!
He couldn’t help it, and another round of "Ei Ei" ensued...
As Zhang Hao continued to dance and sing happily, the locker room door opened.
Seeing Zhang Hao singing and dancing with abandon, his teammates felt like they wanted to hit him! It was such an infuriating sight!
Jason Williams and Anthony Peeler quietly lifted the drink bucket...
"Ah... Jason! Anthony! Do you want to die! Face my iron elbow! Don’t run..."
Zhang Hao, in his trance of singing and dancing, suddenly felt a cool splash, and it was sweet! Drenched from head to toe!
Del Harris watched as Zhang Hao chased after Jason Williams and Anthony Peeler, seemingly very angry but never catching up, which... obviously wasn’t real anger.
Del Harris snorted coldly; originally, this was prepared to congratulate Zhang Hao for his birthday after the game. After the lead stretched to 20 points again in the third quarter, Del Harris had the staff ready.