November 29th 2022
10:50 pm (Western Time)
Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers
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Five minutes left in the game. The team is down by 15. How are they ever going to win at the pace this game is going?
"Timeout!" Screams a frustrated coach Carlisle.
His players are equally as upset at what is happening.
"Whats going on you guys? Come on! Y'all gotta work together, ya'll gotta pick up the pace!" Rick shouts at his players.
The boys say nothing and just look at each other with determination. They are going to win this game, even if it takes all that they have in them.
Tyrese looks up at the large screen hanging from the roof of the building. On that screen is clips of the Lakers destroying the pacers. This builds up a fire in the young man.
Once coach is finished going through the game plan Tyrese speaks to his teammates.
"You guys, it's not over yet. We got this! Remember what Rick said okay, and for the love of God stick together, please. We're gonna find a way to win this sh*t come on!" He claps at them to help hype them up.
And they do just that.
Three.
Steal.
Three.
Layup.
Layup.
Three.
And just like that the score is within one. They Lakers arena is quiet as they watch the pacers come back into the game in 4 minutes.
Then...
Layup
Three
"Oh no." Tyrese thinks to himself as the Lakers give themselves a two point lead.
8 seconds left.
Pacers ball.
Inbound.
Myles shoots.
Miss
Tyrese scrambles to get the rebound.
"We are not loosing this game."
Looking over to his left, Tyrese catches a glimpse of Andrew who is wide open by the three point line.
One second left.
He has no choice.
Pass
Shoot.
Bang.
Andrew makes the shot.
Pacers win!
The team goes charging at the rookie, pretty much attacking him.
Coach Carlisle stands on the side, smiling, proud of his boys for fighting and giving it their all just to get the win.
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"We're in the middle of a Pacers dance party here in the Crypto.com arena and it's a shower!" Pacers commentator Jeremiah Johnson exclaims as the team pours cold water all over the young Nembhard.
Andrew shivers at this but celebrates with his beloved teammates. He's not only proud of his 'brothers' but he's proud of himself.
A rookie hitting a game winner over the Lebron James, he knows he'll never forget this night.
After he's done his interview he runs back into the locker room with his teammates, red faced mostly from the freezing water that he was showered with but also from excitement. He knew that one special day he would show the NBA community what he's made of, and boy did he succeed.
"Yeah you did that!" Oshae hits Andrew's shoulder. The rest of the team trails behind Andrew and Oshae, making a lot of noise. But good noise. Noise in celebration of their friend.
"You go Drew!"
