NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 378 Please, give me a little defensive pressure

On the same night, the Blazers defeated the Suns and got the match point.

After a day off, on the 17th, the second team fought again. In the end, the Bulls eliminated the Pacers [-]-[-] and entered the Eastern Conference Finals, while the Trail Blazers eliminated the Suns and entered the Western Conference Finals.

The Eastern Conference Finals, Knicks-Bulls, will begin on May 5.

In the Western Conference finals, the Lakers will start on the 20th against the Trail Blazers.

"Nimma, how many times is this the Eastern Conference final against the Bulls?"

Zhao Dong had forgotten how many times he played against the Bulls too much. He complained to himself, "Jordan has retired. Is the Bulls still haunted?"

At 18 am on the 9th, the NBA officially announced a series of personal honors.

Zhao Dong won the regular season MVP for the third consecutive year, and this time he was elected unanimously.

At noon that day, the Bulls arrived in New York.

Zhao Dong is also at the airport, sending Da Zhi and his family to the plane.

Like Dayao and the others, he has no time to stay to watch the Eastern Conference finals and the finals. This year is the Olympic year, so he has to go back to China and take the time to rest before reporting to the national team.

At this time, Jordan also came to New York, the Mavericks were eliminated, he came to watch the Eastern Conference finals, and was surrounded by the media in the parking lot.

"Michael, for the Knicks or the Bulls, which team do you want to reach the Finals?"

"I just want to see a series as exciting as the second round in the Eastern Conference." Jordan is not a fool, avoiding this question.

"Do you think Dragon is the best scorer in league history?"

Jordan hesitated for a moment, but immediately nodded and said: "In this second round of the series, Feilong played an incredible performance. His offensive firepower and super high efficiency gave him the most terrifying scoring ability in history."

"Oh, is it a flying dragon?"

At this time, a reporter discovered Zhao Dong, so Zhao Dong couldn't leave, and accepted a media interview with Jordan.

"Feilong, once again against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals, what do you most want to say?" A reporter asked.

"Damn it, why is it a bull again?" Zhao Dong blurted out.

"Pfft!"

Everyone present laughed, including Jordan, who also smiled wryly.

"Flying Dragon, I don't want to ask how confident you are in defeating the Bulls. It must be 100%. I just want to know, do you think the Bulls have a chance to hinder the Knicks?" a reporter asked.

"I can only answer you this way, playing the Bulls is easier than playing the numbers team." Zhao Dong thought for a while and said.

"Why?" The reporter asked suspiciously.

"Because facing the Bulls, we have no disadvantage in the paint." Zhao Dong laughed.

He then ended the interview and left with Jordan.

After the Bulls arrived at the hotel, they held a press conference at the request of the media.

Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf also came to New York with the team, along with general manager Jerry Krause.

Last offseason, after Jordan retired, Phil Jackson resigned, the Bulls' general manager position was vacant, and Reinsdorf hired Jerry Krause back.

In fact, he understands Klaus' ability very well. From the Bulls during the Bull Dynasty to the new Bulls this time, Klaus has laid the foundation.

But the only regret is that after Phil Jackson left and Krause didn't come back, he temporarily hired Tim Floyd as the head coach and wanted to make a transition, but he didn't expect the new Bulls to perform like this this season Excellent, even made it to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Of course, Floyd's ability is reflected in this, but this interim head coach also showed a great weakness, that is, he has almost no control over the locker room.

If it weren't for the veteran Oakley as the leader in the locker room, the Bulls would have been in conflict.

"Mr. Krause, have the Bulls established a new core now?"

As soon as the press conference began, a reporter from the New York Athletic asked a question that made everyone in the Bulls uncomfortable.

Klaus is naturally an old fox, and said with a smile: "We don't have a new core, because our core has always been clear, the Bulls play a dual-core game, McGrady and Rasheed Wallace are our core inside and outside. "

"Then according to the media, is it true that the Bulls' locker room strife is real?" the reporter asked.

"No, we have the best leader in the locker room. Charles Oakley is the most prestigious veteran in the league. Our locker room is very stable under his management." Klaus said with a smile.

His words made McGrady and Rasheed Wallace look at Oakley at the same time, cursing in their hearts, the prestige of shit, if he didn't threaten with his fist, who would listen to him?
"Charles, just now a colleague of mine interviewed Feilong at the airport. He said that the Knicks would not be at a disadvantage against the Bulls. What do you think of his statement?" a reporter asked.

Oakley shrugged and said, "That Feilong guy, unless he's facing me personally, I'll teach his teammates a lesson."

"Charles, the Knicks lost their iron-blooded defense in the second round, with more offense than defense. What do you think of the Knicks' transformation?" a reporter asked.

Oakley said in a regretful tone: "The old man is gone. It is inevitable that the team's style will change. I have no opinion."

"Oh, it's Feilong and Jordan?"

"How did they come?"

At this time, there was an exclamation from behind.

Oakley stood up and saw that it was really Zhao Dong and Jordan who came.

Zhao Dong came here to look for a bus, and Jordan came here specifically to see the Bulls owner Reinsdorf, so after leaving the airport, he came here directly, just in time for the Bulls' press conference.

"Is this guy here to mess things up?"

Seeing that all the reporters went to interview Zhao Dong and Jordan, Rasheed Wallace was very upset.

McGrady didn't say anything. In front of Zhao Dong and Jordan, although he is the Bulls' most popular player, he is not qualified to make irresponsible remarks.

He only glanced at Rasheed Wallace, and secretly complained in his heart, if you have an opinion, please speak louder, you can't even hear this voice, right?
"Charles, let's go."

Zhao Dong casually answered two questions from the reporter, and called Oakley away.

"You guy, we haven't finished the press conference yet, you're really messing things up." Oakley, who followed and left, couldn't laugh or cry.

"Anyway, you are losing, do you still want to win?" Zhao Dong laughed.

"..."

Oakley was speechless.

At this time, the bus also came over, taking Mobley along, and the three of them followed Zhao Dong and left the press conference hall.

Mobley didn't follow Zhao Dong for a long time, but when they met each other, they still yelled loudly.

"Why, Cutino, no one can be your boss in the Bulls?" Zhao Dong teased.

Mobley scratched the back of his head and said with a hey smile, "I think I will have more face if you are my boss."

"Haha..." Zhao Dong laughed.

Oakley gave Mobley a thumbs up, and joked: "Boy, I can't see it, you will be very rich."

Zhao Dong laughed again, and said to Mobley: "Okay, Cutino, hang out with me from now on, and I'll make you rich."

"Really?" Mobley jumped up excitedly.

"Big bus, it's not bad for the Bulls." Zhao Dong said to the bus.

"It's okay." The bus smiled.

Oakley is old. This season, he averaged 28 minutes per game, and the rest of the time was spent on the bus. With an average of 9 points and 5 rebounds per game, he is still qualified as a substitute.

Zhao Dong took the three of them to the beach in the afternoon, rented a small yacht, and the four of them went out to sea for a few hours and came back in the evening.

"Flying Dragon, can't Danny Fortson still fight?" Oakley asked before parting.

"That guy was so unlucky, he can barely play now, but his condition has dropped by two levels, he can't jump, he can't run fast, his resistance ability is also weak, and he dare not use his knees hard."

Shaking his head, Zhao Dong sighed.

Oakley also shook his head. Beast-like monsters like Fortson would dive straight into the water if they lost their explosive athleticism.

It's really unlucky, the contract year is seriously injured, even more unlucky than Larry Johnson. The latter signed a contract worth [-] million yuan before he was injured. He can be sure that Fortson will not get the Knicks contract.

On the 19th, the Eastern Conference Finals kicked off.

Bulls: Oakley, Rasheed Wallace, McGrady, Mobley, Kidd.

Knicks: Zhao Dong, Willis, Rodney Rogers, Stackhouse, Ginobili.

In the TNT live broadcast seat, Barkley analyzed with a smile: "Flying Dragon told the media yesterday that the Knicks have no disadvantages in the interior against the Bulls. Then comparing the starting interior combination of the two teams, from a defensive point of view, the Bulls are stronger inside. There is no doubt that the Knicks are stronger, and overall, as Dragon said, the Knicks have no disadvantages."

Smith said with a smile: "The two teams have one thing in common inside, they can both be stretched, so today the two teams will definitely have a lot of outside breakthroughs, and the breakthrough tactics will occupy an important proportion."

Barkley added: "On the whole, the Bulls' defensive strength can be said to be quite strong. From Oakley to Rasheed Wallace, from T-Mac to Kidd, the defensive skills are quite strong. Mobley The perimeter defense is also qualified.

As for the Knicks, Rogers has a loophole in this point, the defense is average, and the other four points are not bad.

In addition, let's not be fooled by the second-round series between the Knicks and the digital team, thinking that the Knicks have completely lost their defense.

No, their defense is still there, but Fordson is missing inside. When they meet a strong team, the defensive system will be overloaded.

The inside combination of Oakley and Rasheed Wallace has limited offensive capabilities. I think the reason why Feilong said that the inside has no disadvantages is also because of this reason.

But what I want to remind Feilong is that whether it is T-mac or Mobley, they have breakthrough skills. In addition to defending the Bulls' inside offense, you also have to defend against the outside offense. Your inside is still at a disadvantage on the defensive end. . "

"So Charles, who do you think will win the Eastern Conference Finals?" Kenny Smith asked.

Barkley looked at his partner in surprise and said: "Do you still have to ask? The series averaged 50+ per game, the number one scorer in history, do you think Oakley and Rasheed Wallace can defend the dragon? No, defense Don't stop, they will be blown to pieces."

At this time, the player channel, the starting lineup is ready to play.

When Rasheed Wallace saw Zhao Dong, he was very upset because Zhao Dong interrupted the Bulls' press conference yesterday.

His face couldn't hide the thoughts in his heart, he was upset with Zhao Dong, and so was his face.

Zhao Dong didn't know what Rasheed Wallace was thinking. He just went to pick up the bus yesterday, and it was not his intention to disturb the press conference. At this moment, he saw the unhappy expression of Roaring Tianzun staring at him, and asked suspiciously: " What are you looking at?"

"What do you think?" Rasheed Wallace muffled.

"You seem to be dissatisfied with me?" Zhao Dong asked again.

"Why should I convince you?" Rasheed Wallace said without losing ground.

Zhao Dong chuckled twice, and said to Oakley: "With this temper that provokes disasters, does he still want to fight for the boss?"

Oakley said helplessly: "Feilong, save me some face and don't make trouble."

"With you here, I'm sure I won't mess around. I'll just chop 50+ on his head today." Zhao Dong laughed.

"Don't even think about it!"

Rasheed Wallace said angrily.

Oakley didn't bother to care about it anymore, he thought it would be good for Zhao Dong to teach Rasheed Wallace a lesson.

"Flying dragon! Flying dragon..."

When Zhao Dong appeared on the stage, the audience cheered for him.

After Zhao Dong averaged 50+ per game in the second round of the series, his influence in New York has exploded, and the number of personal fans has skyrocketed. In the entire Madison Square Garden audience, at least [-]% of the fans are wearing his home jersey.

At eight o'clock, the game started, and Zhao Dong and Rasheed Wallace jumped the ball.

The ball was thrown high, and Rasheed Wallace pumped up his energy and jumped up as the basketball fell.

But it's a pity that Zhao Dong's bounce speed and jump height are faster than him, and he beat the ball away before him.

"The Knicks attack, and Zhao Dong handles the ball himself?"

Seeing that Zhao Dong didn't enter the low post, but asked for the ball from the outside, Zhang Lili immediately explained, "The Bulls' defense is man-to-man?"

Just as he finished speaking, Zhao Dong launched an attack.

All five Knicks were positioned on the outside, including Willis. The Bulls used man-to-man defensive tactics, so Oakley also followed. Rasheed Wallace faced Zhao Dong, and there was no one at the basket. is empty.

As soon as Zhao Dong fell to the top of the arc, when Rasheed Wallace was defending him, he suddenly started, and with a simple and quick tentative step, he broke through the latter in one step and killed him from the top of the arc.

The inside was empty, and it was a man-to-man defensive tactic. Once he went in, everyone in the Bulls could only stare outside.

"boom!"

With a brutal dunk with a flat basket, Zhao Dong blasted the Bulls' basket.

Zhang Lili immediately yelled: "The Bulls can't play man-to-man. There is no one in this league who can defend Zhao Dong alone. They must defend through double-team defense, especially when there are no tall and strong insiders.

Although Oakley and Rasheed Wallace are strong defensively, their tonnage and height are not enough. They cannot guard against Zhao Dong. "

In the TNT live broadcast, Barkley also smiled and said: "If the Bulls continue to play man-to-man, the Dragon is likely to hit 70+80+ today."

Smith laughed: "The Bulls play man-to-man, probably because they think their five starters have good defense."

On the field, Zhao Dong turned to Rasheed Wallace and said, "Were you guarding me just now? Why can't I see where your people are?"

Rasheed Wallace blushed with anger, and said angrily, "I'll let you see me."

Looking back, the Knicks set up a two-one-two defense in the backcourt. Zhao Dong stood in the middle, with Willis and Rodgers below, and Ginobili and Stackhouse above.

Kidd held the ball close to the top of the arc and was immediately double-teamed by Ginobili and Stackhouse. He immediately gave the ball to Mobley on the right.

Mobley received the ball, and Ginobili turned around and rushed over. He feinted, swayed Ginobili, and drove into the three-point line with the ball. After one step in, facing Zhao Dong's supplementary defense, Immediately pull up the jump shot.

"boom!"

After missing two points, Willis went in and grabbed the rebound and handed it to Zhao Dong.

Zhao Dong did not launch a fast break, but steadily advanced to the top of the arc.

Barkley yelled at this time: "The Bulls didn't play man-to-man this time. The last time it was supposed to be a test. This time they switched to the league. No, it was mixed defense. Rasheed Wallace marked the dragon, and the other four were swayed." Played a two-three zone defense, focusing on defending the Knicks' low-post offense."

Bang bang bang, Zhao Dong took the ball at the top of the arc unhurriedly. When the time reached 20 seconds, he suddenly started, took a step, and began to break through.

Rasheed Wallace quickly backed away.

But at this moment, Zhao Dong took a step back, and then jumped up at the top of the arc. When he jumped to the highest point, the ball flew to the basket.

"Shh!"

Splashes appeared, and Zhao Dong hit a hollow ball.

"A soulless shot, I hate that kind of ball. Please put me on the defensive pressure, I still can't see you."

Zhao Dong said disappointedly.

"..."

Rasheed Wallace's face was blood red.

Looking back, Mobley was active on the right wing. Kidd looked at the right wing and pushed his hands to the right, but when the Knicks' defensive attention turned to the right, he retracted his hands and the ball flew to the left wing.

McGrady is cutting inside quickly. He has got rid of Stackhouse. The moment he catches the ball, he enters the paint area and flies up after one step.

His speed is too fast, and Willis and Rodgers on the low wings are too late to return to the basket.

At this moment, Zhao Dong, who was below the free throw line, turned around and took the next step, and then flew up with McGrady.

"what?"

McGrady was about to make a tomahawk-style dunk, but suddenly a big hand held down the basketball he was about to slash.

"yeah!"

Seeing the basketball being lifted into the sky, the audience cheered endlessly.

The ball was caught by Rodgers who returned to defense, and the Knicks turned to offense.

"Can I see your defense this time?"

Zhao Dong held the ball at the top of the arc and asked in a discussing tone.

"Don't be arrogant!"

Rasheed Wallace said with grief and indignation.

(End of this chapter)