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Chapter 161 Salt Lake City Storm

In the second quarter, Alan did not make a substitution, and still had a lineup of one big and four small players. Judging from the effect in the second half of the first quarter, this was the only way for the Hornets to break the game, and the effect was not bad.After the second quarter, halftime entered, and the 8-point difference was reduced to 4 points again.

Halftime data, Curry scored 12 points, 2 assists, plus 2 fouls, 2 turnovers, all other data were zero, and he became a purely outside wandering pitcher.

And Li Shengli scored 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 fouls on his body. He can score against Olajuwon, but in terms of rebounds, he was suppressed by the combination of Olajuwon and Thorpe up.

Fortunately, the other three ran wildly all over the field. Even Boggs, who is 1.6 meters tall, grabbed 2 rebounds. Counting the other two, he also got a lot of rebounds. It can be seen how crazy the go-between trio is. Long-distance raids, not missing every opportunity.

How are things going?Alan didn't feel it at all, because part of the evil consequences of the crazy and desperate offense and defense in this half had already been highlighted.

The first is physical fitness...

The first quarter is the last quarter, and the second is even more desperate. Everyone's consumption is much higher than usual. I can't see anything at the moment, but it will be fatal in the second half. The three people in charge of connecting the inside and outside can be rotated Take a break, but Li Shengli and Curry can't turn off the fire, otherwise the point difference that they have worked so hard to regain will be widened again.

Then there's the number of fouls...

Desperately defending, the number of fouls soared, two firepower points, Li Shengli and Curry made 3 fouls and the other 2 fouls, while the other three were even more crazy, with 3 fouls and 4 fouls. This is more terrifying than physical exertion.

Still the same sentence, the 3 people inside and outside the series can be replaced, but if Li Shengli and Curry fall into the quagmire of fouls and one of them is knocked out, then the problem is really big.

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The Hornets have a headache, as does Rudy on the Rockets side.

Perhaps it was because the Hornets fought too hard in the first half of the first quarter, and the power they erupted had exceeded his expectations. If the Hornets broke the game in the first half, then the second half would depend on his arrangement, and the Hornets He has also seen the physical fitness and foul problems.

After a rearrangement, the third quarter of the second half started immediately.

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To be honest, there is not much to watch in this game. Even if the Rockets beat the Hornets with a small lead in the first half, everyone can see that the Hornets' problems will gradually be exposed in the second half. The situation is worrying. The Hornets fans are very worried. There is also a special group of people outside the court watching this live broadcast, a game that is on the cusp of the Hornets' last game before the trade deadline.

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First up is the New York Knicks.

The 70s was the golden age of the Knicks, who won two championships, and now is the beginning of their second golden age. The team has top center Patrick Ewing. Naturally, they don't have any thoughts about Li Shengli, and they Wanted was Larry Johnson.

The Knicks currently rank first in the East, beating the Bulls, but the regular season record doesn't mean anything, and they have to face a lot of pressure if they want to win the championship. If Larry Johnson can join and assist Ewing, this insider Competitiveness is absolutely terrifying.

Although in this game, Larry Johnson was put on the bench and did not perform too well, but the Knicks management still wants to win Johnson based on the past game data.

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Then there's the Boston Celtics.

They have been silent for several seasons. This season, with their current strength, it is not a big problem to make it to the playoffs, but that is only to make it to the playoffs. They don't have much of a chance.

The team's starting center Robert Parish's contract is about to expire and has passed his peak period, so...the Celtics must have someone under the basket to watch the night. Obviously Li Shengli is an excellent choice, and it is also the team The opportunity for the giants to take off, otherwise, with their current embarrassing position and strength, if they want to restore their former glory, they will definitely waste a few seasons.

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Of course, this kind of thing cannot do without the attention of Salt Lake City, and even the Jazz here in Salt Lake City is the most caring team.

You know, this season's regular season is over halfway, and the top players in the Western Conference have basically been determined. The Suns, Rockets, Spurs, and Supersonics. Not surprisingly, the Western Conference Finals will be played by these four.

As for the Jazz... Although they have a combination like the Utah Shuangsha, they are not outstanding in other positions. The current record is ranked sixth in the Western Conference, which is similar to the situation of the Celtics in the Eastern Conference. It is no problem to make it to the playoffs , but it is still difficult to hit the Western Conference Finals.

At this time, Jazz owner Larry Miller and head coach Jerry Sloan were sitting in the office, and the showdown between the Rockets and the Hornets was on the screen, and Larry Miller was a good boss. Also very caring.

"Jerry, do you still want to stick to your suggestion?" Larry Miller asked Jerry Sloan: "You know, the Hornets have a lot of appetite. If you must win Li Shengli, you Are you sure you can give the team a satisfactory explanation?"

The Hornets released the air, and the Jazz negotiated immediately, but the Hornets had a big appetite, and Larry Miller wanted to hear the Jazz's first-line commander Jerry Sloan's statement.

No one knows what kind of record the Jazz will play after winning Li Shengli and strengthening the inside line, but what can be known is that the Jazz will be slashed on the outside line, because the Hornets want one of the 'Mallon Brothers', the Jazz Jeff Malone, the most important outside scorer, a second-year center forward, Isaac Austin with good statistics and hard work, plus the Jazz's first-round pick this year.

As far as the Hornets are concerned, they want to trade Johnson more, but Li Shengli is not impossible to trade, as long as the chips are in place, everything is easy to talk about, so the price that the Hornets offered Li Shengli has a great appetite.As for the Jazz, they are also in a dilemma. They want it or they want it, but they have to consider the cost performance.

"Larry, please believe me, I can give the team a perfect account!" Jerry Sloan said seriously.

"Jerry, I personally believe in you, but the Hornets have too much appetite, I have to think more comprehensively!" Larry Miller's words basically showed his attitude, that is, he did not approve of the deal, but He didn't want to embarrass Jerry Sloan, "Well, let's look at Li Shengli's performance in this game. As long as he can score more than 50... no, 40 points and more than 15 rebounds, then I will Agree to this transaction!"

Is it so casual?

I don't agree with you so just say it directly, can't you? !

Jerry Sloan was in a cold sweat. As the head coach, he had a good relationship with Larry Miller, but at the moment he was secretly cursing, and Larry Miller was talking like farting.

40 points, 15 boards, isn't this farting?

It would be fine if the Hornets played other teams, but this time the opponent was the Rockets and Olajuwon. Li Shengli worked hard in the first half to get 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. There are 3 offenders.

But what about the second half? !

According to this desperate posture, physical energy consumption is a big problem, and the number of fouls is even more terrible. Rockets coach Rudy is an old fox. He will let Li Shengli let go of the fight!

"Why, do you find it difficult?" Larry Miller smiled.

"Don't you yourself think this request...is too much?" Jerry Sloan wanted to cry but had no tears.

"Is it too much? Generally too much." Larry Miller still smiled, "If the Jazz wants to trade him, he must show his value. It is my bottom line to bet with you this time, but... Don't worry, maybe a miracle will favor you!"

A miracle?

Jerry Sloan is as uncomfortable as eating a fly. He doesn't believe in miracles, he only believes in statistics, and Li Shengli wants to get 40+15 statistics from the Rockets. This is pure nonsense and locks up his trading opportunities. idea.

"Larry, you're really annoying!"

"Oh, my God, it's not appropriate for you to say this to my boss!"

"It's nothing inappropriate. If I were younger, I would even give you a good beating..."

There are only two people in the office, and there are not many scruples about talking and joking, and Larry Miller laughed more happily, but he still insisted on his opinion, "Let's watch the game and see how your favorite Li Shengli will perform. "

Jerry Sloan didn't answer.

40 points, 15 rebounds!

It's a Larry Miller fart!

If this ghost data is really played, will Li Shengli still have the Jazz's turn to start?

"Forget it, this matter is basically gone!" Jerry Sloan raised his head and sighed, lying on the chair, not even in the mood to watch the game, just staring blankly at the calm night in Salt Lake City!

So peaceful!

Salt Lake City has been quiet for too long.

This is definitely not a good thing!

The expected...Salt Lake City storm ended before it even started? !

Li Shengli, who was cooked, took off his pants and ran away. As for where he could run, he didn't know, but he was probably sure... There was no storm in Salt Lake City, because 40 points and 15 rebounds could completely keep him out.

Miracle?

Is it possible?

(End of this chapter)