the nicki just do it...

peeeeeep!

The cheers when Duke got the ball is out of this world.

They are the favorites of this game.

Rome is checking Misson.

Swissssh.

A 17 footer mid range.

2-0.

They have a very good PG. quick and very fast and good passer.

Rome running around without the ball makes the defense chaotic because he will weave thru the crowd.

Nicki post up but fouled.

He will shoot 2.

The defense of each each team is tight that the passing lane to Rome is next to impossible.

He only scored 4 points in the first quarter because Duke would cramp up to where he is and where the ball from.

They got size advantage so they cant throw overhead passes.

Rome sat at the start of the 2nd quarter.

He is calm and relaxed even Duke have 11 point lead.

21 to 10.

USC fans have cooled down.

Rome walked to John and whispered.

Its the half time and the score is blown up but the diff still the same.

34- 23.

"Coach. Let me bring the ball down." Rome wants to try being a PG.

John shot a questioning look at him. "What are u talking about kid?"

"Bring the ball down. I can do it." He said flatly.

"Dont be kidding me kid. I sure know ur handles and it aint pretty."

"Hahaha. Gramps, u know me when I was still a fatty. And I didn't failed u once." John glared at him and thot of it.

"Simmons, Rome will bring the ball down in the 3rd. Stay with him in case he mess up."

"Right coach."

No one question Rome anymore. He is the boss of the team and feeds them every single day. They cant complain because they got fatter. Haha

"Kenny, look. Do u see what I'm seeing?" Chuck is so confused when Rome is bringing the ball down.

Misson also stayed with him and made spacing open.

This way, the offense would open up and the rim protector is out.

Not if only Duke will switch but it will make mis match and Rome can shoot.

Double team or not. This is the question.

Making him the top of the key opened a whole new door for the offense and defense.

"Chuck, look at his handles man. Look at it. He can dribble."

Then Rome picked his speed and stopped.

Dribbled between the legs as Misson shot to the front with his inertia.

Rome beyond three. He rose up solidly.

SPLASH!

"Three points for Rome Martinez-Smith. His 7 points of the game."

Rome at 3. Getting scrappy and his hands on Misson jersey.

Misson is getting pissed and he pounded and pounded.

His right dribble drive.

"Bang."

peeeeep!

"Offensive Foul"

Rome sitting on the hardwood shooting his head. "Yeah!!!"

"The kid is starting to work man." Chuck commented.

"Did u see what he did back there, Chuck? As a big man, u did that whole of ur career."

"Of course. He baited and waited to have confidence to get inside because he overpowers u. But in fact, u got caught in mind games."

"Thats right. That's why he shot his head just now."

Kenny and Chuck are the best.

Rome bringing the ball down from the logo.

He saw the space and quickened his pace.

Nicki have mismatched and made a sling pass in between Misson legs.

Nicki caught the ball.

Post up.

Boom boom.

Late defense.

Runs to the baseline.

He laid it in because no rim protector.

"Nice!"

The 3rd quarter is as intense as it should be for Champ game.

Rome is feeling good because he can feel his improvement going back and forth in the basketball court for 10 months now.

From June to April 5, he has been here for 10 months and most of his time is playing the game.

This time the goal is in his eyes.

And he will fucking win it.

Bang bang.

He rose and slings his hand.

"Skyhook from the free throw line! Martinez-Smith exerted his will on this game. RomeTime, folks!"

Kivin Harlan loves Rome.

The skyhook started the 4th quarter.

53-50.

Duke only one shot lead in 8:32 clock.

Rome already got 21 points and 7 rebounds, 5 assist and 2 steals.

Duke made three because Rome got trapped in the baseline and his man, Misson kicked it out. And their PG delivered top of the key.

"Fuck."

Bringing down with so much pressure because full court press defense.

But his size bullies the small guard.

He dribbles high and is easy for a steal. He carefully carries it.

Downside of a big dribbling is that its easy to get pick pocketed by a guard. Smaller and more agile.

Nicki posting again.

Rome passed it to him but he got grabbed.

Simmons caught the ball and waited for the call. Nothing.

Rome came running in the traffic as he left Misson's ass at the 3 point line.

Too late for the defense, Rome already flying in Atlantic.

"Booom!!!"

SLAM DUNK!!!

53-52.

"Defense!"

"Defense!"

hoooh!!!!!!

"Baby! Come on!"

"Son, my baby, go! Go!"

"Splash. U can do it. go."

"No look pass! No look pass to Nicki."

Rome was like a trailer and bulldozing every one wearing opposite jersey.

He baited the defense when he jumped to shoot but he saw Nicki cutting in.

So he flicked the ball to the baseline.

"Slam Dunk!

Trojans take the lead. 53-54."