Knicks vs. Bucks: Final Minutes I (Page 190)

~~~(POV: Ulysses Kennedy)~~~

~~~(Date: October 25th, 2026)~~~

~~~(Location: Fiserv Forum Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin)~~~

~~~(Time: 4:40 PM)~~~

We get the first possession of the fourth quarter, and I stand in my spot as Barrett brings the ball down. The score being 107 to 90 in favor of the Bucks isn't impossible to overcome, especially if I don't hold back.

I break free from Giannis in a burst of speed that surprises him. As I head for the open wing, Barrett sees this and passes the ball. I immediately elevate for a 3-pointer and start my shooting motion.

As I release the ball, I'm knocked to the ground by Giannis as he can't control his momentum. A whistle from the refs rings on the court, and a swish of the net signifies the made shot.

The crowd is instantly quiet as my teammates help me up. That shot took some of the wind out of the sails. Once I'm at the free throw line, the crowd behind it is booing and trying to distract me.

I'm kinda tempted to do something a little cocky. Instead of doing a regular free throw, I sping the ball on my index finger and shoot the spinning ball. Sinking it and getting the 4-point play. The faces of the people behind the basket show how ballsy that was.

I'm here to win and do it in a manner that humiliates the Bucks. This game will be a message to the teams of the NBA, just like the game against Boston. The schedule should be getting easier after this game, but I want it clear.

The quarter continues for three minutes, and my team scores repeatedly. Myself being the focal point of the offense. The score ends 110 to 103 in favor of the Bucks when things look bad.

This time, it's me bringing the ball down the court. I break away from Holiday and Giannis with a sham god into a spin. Elevating behind the 3-point line and knocking down the shot.

Making the score 110 to 106 in favor of the Bucks. They've only scored three points since the fourth quarter started.

"TIME OUT!!! TIME THE FUCK OUT!!"

The Bucks quickly use their time out and halt the game now that it's their possession. My team heads back to our bench, celebrating the massive comeback in the last three minutes. The great thing is we still have around 8 minutes of game time left.

~~~(POV: Hannah Fiona)~~~

~~~(October 25th, 2026)~~~

~~~(Location: Apartment, New York)~~~

~~~(Time: 6:55 PM)~~~

"THAT'S MY BOY!!! SHOW THEM WHAT THEY'RE IN FOR!!"

Ellie jumps up from the couch at the calling of the time out, and I can't help being a little startled. The game was thought to be lost by most, but we know Ulysses.

His stats for the game are already looking crazy, and he's still in for the next 8 minutes of game time. I stand up and make my way toward the kitchen. When my phone blows up. As I open to see the notifications, it's Twitter.

There are several analysts and media reporters reacting to the game in Milwaukee. People are posting highlights and reposting them. It's pretty crazy to see all this if I'm honest. I'm used to seeing Ulysses have such a following.

But acting like this isn't what I expected. They're rabid and constantly Tweeting.

"Hannah! The time out is almost over, and Ulysses will be on the court again soon."

I quickly open the fridge and take out the drink I entered the kitchen for. Not wasting any time getting back to the couch as the game resumes.

~~~(POV: Ellie)~~~

~~~(October 25th, 2026)~~~

~~~(Location: Apartment, New York)~~~

~~~(Time: 6:59 PM)~~~

Ulysses knocks down another shot, and the score is tied at 121 to 121 with a minute left in the game. The Knicks are the ones to call the time out this time from Middleton's 3-pointer. It cuts to a commercial as Tom starts yelling at the players.

My son is proving just how clutch he is when it's crunch time. He's almost at 50 points again tonight, with several other stats.

"Are you seeing this?"

Hannah takes my attention away from the screen and shows me her phone. Showing the reactions from various media platforms. There are a lot of different responses. The people in Milwaukee are threatening to kill Ulysses.

Along with their own team.

"Wow, that guy is descriptive."

One comment is particularly nasty.