NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 280 Narrow Victory (Add More)
Bill Walton said with a smile: "Matt, you see, with Oakley, the Bulls' inside defense has improved qualitatively. He knows the Dragon too well, and his timely defense is very important. In the third quarter, the Bulls formed Double-teamed several times, and then reduced the offensive efficiency of the dragon.

The dragon consumes a lot of physical energy to hit the basket, but the efficiency is similar to Jordan's outside jumper, which is why the Knicks are behind. "

Matt laughed and said: "The closer to the basket, the tighter the defense, so in general, the average outside player's near-basket jump shot is not as good as the mid-range jumper, which is the worst mid-range shot. This is the reason.

Of course, if you can rush to the basket, your shooting percentage will increase significantly.

In the third quarter, due to Oakley's performance, the Dragons were unable to successfully get to the basket, and then together with Kurt Thomas, they used their strong defense to reduce the Dragons' shooting percentage. "

Bill Water laughed: "So Phil Jackson signing Oakley, this is the best operation."

At this moment Matt shook his head and said: "But it's just the regular season, Feilong didn't go after Oakley, once it enters the playoffs, Oakley may not be able to stop him.

Another point is that the Dragon's offense in the third quarter is a bit simple, and it can't just hit the paint area blindly. It would be better if he added some mid-range jumpers. "

At this time, in the live broadcast of CCTV, Zhang Reasonable analyzed: "In the third quarter, Zhao Dong hit the basket with all his strength, I think this is a kind of temptation for him.

He wants to see what is going on inside the Bulls line consisting of Oakley, Rasheed Wallace, and Kurt Thomas, and what is the strength of their defense.

Otherwise, with his offensive ability, as long as there are a few mid-range pull-up jumpers, Oakley and Kurt Thomas can only stare inside. "

"For the regular season, the Bulls' roster is almost rebuilt, so we must try it out." Sun Zhenping laughed.

In front of the Knicks bench, Old Nelson said to Zhao Dong: "Feilong, we still have to win this game. You said that this season we will strive to achieve the number one record in the league."

"Of course." Zhao Dong nodded.

"So in the final quarter, you need to add some changes to your play style, add some ball holding, and increase the offensive area." Old Nelson said.

"Understood." Zhao Dong said.

The fourth quarter begins.

Zhao Dong came to the top of the arc, took over the ball, and made a tactical gesture.

Billups handed over the ball and moved to the left wing, and Hu Weidong, who came off the bench, ran to the right, but because Ben and Fortson were both in the low post, neither of them crossed the dotted line of the free throw line to avoid violating Rule 136 of the Dragon Law.

The Bulls still have a 23-zone defense, and it is difficult for Jordan and Kidd above to deal with this situation.

They have several options.

First, double-teaming Zhao Dong, the disadvantage is that Hu Weidong and Billups will have a large space.

Second, Oakley raised up under the basket, and the two of them continued to defend the left and right flanks. The disadvantage was that Oakley's speed of raising up could not catch up with Zhao Dong's shot, and Zhao Dong had a wide open.

Three, one person came up to defend Zhao Dong, and Oakley raised up, forming a double-team to the top of the arc.But there are also disadvantages. Hu Weidong and Billups still have a big vacancy.

But in fact, the two have only one choice, because in response to this situation, Phil Jackson has already formulated a tactic, that is, Jordan will come up to defend Zhao Dong, Oakley will continue to defend the basket to protect the rebound, and it is very easy to let go of the three-pointer last season Bad Billups, Kidd continued to guard the right wing and did not give Hu Weidong a big space.

As soon as Zhao Dong received the ball, Jordan immediately defended to the front.

"Defend against me alone?" He was taken aback.

In the next moment, he jumped up, jumped up high, without any temptation or feint, and made a three-pointer at the top of the arc.

No fadeaway, just a simple jump shot.

Jordan also reacted quickly, jumped up immediately, and stretched out his right hand to block the shot.

At this moment, the competition is the two's ability to bounce and stay in the air.

At this moment, countless eyes were fixed on the two of them.

At this moment, they found that Jordan's defensive height was one foot lower than Zhao Dong's shot height.

The next moment, Zhao Dong shook his hand, and the ball flew from the sky above Jordan to the basket.

Jordan was shocked to find that not only did he fail to defend the ball, but he even fell from the sky first.

"Shh!"

Splashes appeared, and the three-pointer was hit.

"Jordan, don't you know that you are old and can't dance anymore?" Zhao Dong laughed.

"I can still dance, next time I will give you a big hat." Jordan said fiercely.

But in other words, he said that by the end of the game, there would be no chance to block Zhao Dong.

In the final quarter, Zhao Dong fired with all his strength, like an exhibition, showing various offensive methods at Madison Square Garden, dunks after hitting defenders, three-point jumpers, mid-range emergency stop jumpers after breakthroughs with the ball, double-teaming The turnaround jumper, etc., plus a few wonderful passes, made the fans hooked.

"President, the ratings have exceeded 3500 million."

When the game was about to end, Stern's special assistant Locke came to his side to report.

"it is good."

Stern nodded in satisfaction.

The suspension has a great impact, and he is already very satisfied with the ratings for the opening game.

Originally, his estimate would have exceeded 3000 million, but now it is an unexpected surprise.

"boom!"

At this time, Zhao Dong made another dunk after hitting a flying man, and it was Oakley who was knocked over.

The manager Wells on the sidelines covered his face. He shouldn't have agreed with Oakley to leave the Knicks. It would be nice to stay here as a substitute.

However, Oakley stayed in the Knicks and couldn't get a big contract. The Knicks really had no room.

"Charles, as I said, don't get in front of me." Zhao Dong shouted standing next to Oakley after getting off the basket.

"Feilong, if you hurt me, I'll take the whole family to your house to eat and drink." Oakley said angrily while panting.

"Let your teammates pull you."

Zhao Dong smiled, turned around and left, ignoring Oakley's outstretched hand.

"Shet!"

Oakley cursed, this guy doesn't even pull him?It's really a cold tea!
At this time Jordan and Kurt Thomas ran up and pulled him up.

With 18 seconds left in the game, at 91:90, the Bulls attacked.

Zhao Dong made great efforts at the end of the quarter, making 10 of 7 shots, 6 of 6 free throws, and scored 20 points. With his high efficiency, he led the team to overtake the score.

"Score the goal."

Jordan gasped and shouted.

"Dream." Zhao Dong said.

He has scored 51 points. If he loses in this situation, he will lose face.

He made a tactical gesture, and when the gesture came out, the Knicks players were taken aback.

At this time, Kidd was holding the ball close to the top of the arc, and Zhao Dong suddenly shouted: "Start."

Well, the next moment, the scene became chaotic.

Because the Knicks suddenly changed from zone defense to man-to-man, which made the Bulls mess up. None of them thought that the Knicks suddenly changed their defensive tactics.

Facing the crazy bite of Billups, Kidd, who has always been calm, made a mistake in passing the ball.

It wasn't that there was a problem with the pass, but that he passed it in a hurry, and he didn't notice that Zhao Dong was already close to his passing route. As soon as the ball was shot, it was cut off by Zhao Dong.

After Zhao Dong steals the ball, he quickly holds the ball and goes down quickly, from Jordan's side to the frontcourt.

Jordan and Kidd desperately chased and defended, but Zhao Dong's advancing speed was too fast, and they couldn't overtake it.

"Why so fast?"

Jordan suddenly found out that he couldn't overtake while running empty. This was impossible before. Could it be that he is really old?
"boom!"

Zhao Dongfei exploded the basket, and the audience cheered endlessly.

This is the last ball, only [-] seconds left.

After the Bulls suspended the serve, Jordan missed a three-pointer, 93:90, and lost the opening game.

"Congratulations, Jordan, you have scored 30+ in vain." Zhao Dong laughed.

"Come again next time." Jordan said unhappily.

"Feilong, congratulations, you scored 50+ in the first battle."

In the on-site interview after the game, CCTV reporter Yang Yi said.

"Thank you, it's only 50+, maybe I will hit 60+ in the end." Zhao Dong laughed.

"All your fans are looking forward to the day when you hit 60+." Yang Yi said excitedly.

Then he asked again: "Feilong, so much that you don't have a chance to play tonight, what do you think?"

"As far as he is a rookie, the opening game is very important. The Bulls definitely want to win this game. It is normal for him not to get playing time. Don't worry, take your time."

Zhao Dong explained again: "He actually needs some time to get used to it. It is good for him to sit on the bench and see how others play and defend.

In the NBA, the vast majority of players come here.If you don't have a chance to play, then show yourself in training, don't just attack blindly, start with defense.

A lot of players are good offensively, but they don't have a chance when they enter the league, they all start on defense, including me. "

He mentioned Dazhi here, hoping that Dazhi can understand.

"Flying Dragon, the Spurs and the Lakers just finished the game. The Spurs Twin Towers teamed up and scored 53 points and 27 rebounds. Tim Duncan scored 32 points and 16 rebounds. They narrowly beat the Lakers in the away game with a score of 105:100. Do you think the difference between the Spurs and the Lakers , who will be the Knicks' strongest opponent?"

At this time, the team reporter Thomas asked.

Zhao Dong's eyes narrowed, and he said cautiously: "The inside duo of Tim Duncan and David Robinson is indeed the most powerful inside combination in the league, both offensively and defensively.

But the Lakers are also very strong this season, losing only 5 points, which shows that they are a team of the same level.

As I said earlier, both the Spurs and the Lakers are championship-level teams. Specifically, although O'Neal's personal dominance at the basket is stronger, on the defensive end, the Spurs' two towers teamed up to the paint area. Control will be stronger.

The Lakers lost this game, so I guess, the Lakers' inside offense should have been suppressed, and even O'Neal's offense has also been suppressed. "

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Zhao Dong laughed and said, "I knew that O'Neal's free throws would cause problems."

"Yes, if O'Neal's free throws are at your level, the Lakers will not lose this game."

Thomas added: "In addition, the Lakers' inside offensive ratio is 45%, which is lower than last season's 57%, and the outside offense has increased.

The teenager Kobe got a lot of possessions and shots. He made 19 of 10 shots, 7 of 3 three-pointers, 6 of 5 free throws, and scored 28 points. His performance was the most eye-catching. "

"Kobe?"

Zhao Dong muttered for a while, then nodded.

He had already noticed that Kobe and Iverson last season were already better than they were in the previous life, especially Iverson, who improved even more than Kobe.

After seven or eight months of additional training this time, the growth rate of these two people will definitely be faster, and they will be better than the previous life.

His appearance not only matured these young future superstars, but also allowed teams like the Lakers and the Digital Team to increase their training.

In only the third season, the Lakers gave Kobe so many shots, which will accelerate Kobe's growth rate even more.

In the last life, the Lakers were swept by the Spurs in the second round of the playoffs this season, and then the OK combination played the OK dynasty in the next three seasons.

And in this life, with Kobe's precocity, it may be impossible for the Spurs to sweep the Lakers.

And what about Iverson's digital team?
He believes that this season's digital team does not have the strength of a championship team, which may be too subjective.

The Eastern Conference this season may be a triwizard battle for hegemony between the Knicks, Bulls, and digital teams.

Winning the Bulls today is actually not very easy, it is more difficult than last season.

In terms of rebounds, Fortson played 36 minutes tonight, with 4 fouls and 2 turnovers. The fouls in the two rebounds have improved, but not enough. The only bright spot is that he grabbed 13 rebounds and his efficiency has improved.

He and Fortson, plus Big Ben, are both strong rebounders. The Knicks grabbed 45 rebounds tonight.

Although the Bulls lost Rodman, they did not lose too many rebounds, only 3 fewer than the Knicks. The Knicks did not have the huge advantage of last season's rebounds.

Of course, this is not that the Knicks' rebounding ability has weakened. Although Oakley is missing, the rebounding ability has not weakened.

The reason why the advantage is gone is because the Bulls' rebounding ability has increased.

Oakley, Kurt Thomas, Rasheed Wallace, and two inside substitutes are all capable of rebounding. Jordan is serious, and his rebounding ability is not bad. Rebounding has changed from last year's weakness to this year's Bulls. Be strong.

So tonight he scored 50+, which is only a narrow victory. This year's Bulls are stronger than last year.

Madman's state has not come back, there is no breakthrough in this game, 18 of 4 shots, 5 of 0 three-pointers, plus two free throws to get 10 points, the shooting rate is only 33%, he rested too long, one year There is no time to play the game, and it will take time to recover.

In this case, the pressure on the offensive end will be more on him, which will also allow the opponent's defensive energy to pour more on him, thereby reducing his efficiency.

Back in the locker room, Old Nelson summed up the situation of the game, commented on everyone's performance, and finally said:
"This year's schedule is very tight, and there is no time for training, so we can only practice in games. Whoever performs well will start. In the next game, Latrier, you will be on the bench."

"Understood, coach."

The madman was taken aback, and nodded in frustration.

He is rebellious, in the Knicks locker room, there is a mountain like Zhao Dong, a super giant like Barkley, and an all-star veteran like Willis. express dissatisfaction.

Zhao Dong has been observing the madman. Over the past ten days, he feels that this guy's emotions are the same as Fordson's, more exposed and not hidden.

Well, to put it another way, it's just like a child, too emotional.

The old Nelson didn't say who was the starter, but this time Hu Weidong performed well. He played 15 minutes off the bench and scored 10 points, shooting 44%. .

The other players, Charlie Ward and Mobley, played only a few minutes and had no chance to start.

After summing up, take a shower, take a shower, and chat with each other.

Zhao Dong hurriedly took a shower and went to the post-match press conference with Barkley.

"Flying Dragon, Barkley played 8 minutes in this game and made 4 of 0 shots. What do you think of his performance?" Thomas asked with a smile.

"Damn Thomas." Barkley cursed secretly, and quickly covered his face.

Zhao Dong said with a smile: "The lockout time is too long. Barkley was injured last season, and his state needs time to recover. Although his performance tonight was not good, I believe he will adjust and bring the Knicks a new life." of his contribution.

In addition, the team's expectations for him are more in the playoffs. If a veteran like him needs to stand up and work hard in the regular season, it shows that the Knicks' strength is not up to the championship level. "

"Charles, the dragon scored 50+, and the team only narrowly beat the Bulls. What do you think of the strength of the Knicks? Do you regret joining the Knicks? If the Bulls trade you now, are you willing to go to the Bulls?"

The second question went to the Athletic reporter in Chicago, who asked a question that made Barkley want to hit him.

Barkley said unhappily: "The Bulls played with all their strength tonight, Michael scored 35 points, but he didn't stay strong, so he still lost, which shows that the Knicks are stronger than the Bulls.

And everyone knows this year's schedule, entering the playoffs, how much physical reserve can a veteran like Michael have?
Even though he practiced extra for the entire offseason and has enough physical reserves, he is 36 after all. Can his physical fitness be comparable to that of the Flying Dragon? "

He didn't answer the reporter's fucking questions directly, but such an answer was enough.

"Feilong, do you have the confidence to win the Bulls this year?" The reporter did not ask again before the microphone was withdrawn.

Zhao Dong thought for a while, and said truthfully: "No."

"Oh!"

The media reporters who packed the entire conference hall let out loud exclamations at the same time.

"Flying dragon?"

Buckley looked at Zhao Dong nervously.

Zhao Dong continued: "Fifty games are played within three months, with such an intensive schedule, no one can guarantee that there will be no injuries.

In fact, what I'm saying is that whichever team maintains better health during the regular season will have an advantage in the playoffs.

Injury is the biggest variable this season, and it can even determine the ownership of the championship. "

(End of this chapter)