Chapter 830 - 259: This Is My Court!

Watching Grant Hill’s speed as he pushes forward, it’s clear that most of his energy for this attack will be spent on his advance. As Grant Hill reaches the front court, Zhang Hao immediately sticks close.

Grant Hill sprinted to the front court and truly had no more energy left, unable to shake off the defense with a change-of-direction. He dribbled outside for quite a while, seeing there are only 5 seconds left of their original 17-second play clock, he’s forced to push through Zhang Hao’s close defense, jump, and shoot a fadeaway mid-range shot...

For this shot, Zhang Hao’s contact was significant, but the referee didn’t blow the whistle. To whistle at that moment would be to affect the game.

Relying on his fadeaway, Grant Hill successfully released the ball, and when it reached its highest point, the final buzzer had already sounded...

Everyone stared at the shot, and when the ball bounced off the hoop and flew out, the on-site fans paused their cheers for about ten seconds before erupting again!

Zhang Hao scored 26 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, outplaying Grant Hill, who had 35 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals, leading the Lakers to a narrow 112-110 victory over the Pistons, improving the record to 32 wins and 8 losses!

"Mr. Evil:

Progression goal failed, progression reward not obtained.

Goal 1: Zhang Hao must exceed Grant Hill in three major stats in the upcoming game against the Pistons. (Zhang Hao’s total for three major stats: 56, Grant Hill’s total: 47, completed)

Goal 2: Zhang Hao must achieve at least one block while directly guarding Grant Hill in the upcoming game against the Pistons, and after each block against Grant Hill, he must pay tribute to Dikembe Mutombo. (Completed)

Congratulations to the host for acquiring the reward: Bronze Medal: Gentleman Rogue."

"Gentleman Rogue (Bronze): Exclusive to Zhang Hao, automatically equipped. The rogue image of Zhang Hao on the court will be ingrained in the minds of contemporary stars, the specific effect depends on the psychological quality of the target."

When Grant Hill’s shot hit the backboard, the system prompt came, task complete!

However, the reward Zhang Hao had been waiting for, this medal... how is it any different from that "Taunt" lousy medal?

"This is the function at the Bronze Level, what’s Silver Level? Rookie Slaughterer? What’s Golden Level? Superstar Cleaner? Besides making other stars target me more, what use is it? Damn it!"

Just when Zhang Hao was frantic about the reward, reporters surrounded him.

"Aix, you were only two assists away from getting 3 times 15, why didn’t you choose to pass in the last moment? Is it because you don’t trust your teammates?"

The one asking was a reporter from Detroit, obviously displeased with their loss, using regret to sow discord.

Detroiters really did push their way in, Zhang Hao replied: "You’re asking why I didn’t pass in the last moment when there was a chance for an assist? I just felt it was the time for me to shoot."

Someone nearby tried to push away this Detroit reporter, but the reporter stood firm and continued to ask: "In the last moment of the game, you wagged your finger at Hill, clearly affecting his composure, but the referee didn’t call a technical foul on you. Do you think you benefited from playing at home?"

Zhang Hao looked down at the reporter, rare for him to smile during an interview.

This left the surrounding reporters puzzled, but even those leaning towards the Lakers’ media wanted to hear how Zhang Hao would respond to this question.

Zhang Hao extended his hand, pointing at the floor: "Of course, this is my court!"