From today on is the king

Chapter 1430 1429. Jordan with three points (seeking monthly ticket)

"Steady! Our pincers must be faster, and our defenses must be changed faster! Sabo, your defense must increase confrontation, and you cannot let him get shots so easily. Trust our defense and calm down..."

Garnett was roaring loudly to mobilize the enthusiasm of his teammates.

Hearing Garnett's words, the Bulls players, who were uneasy because they were 8 points behind in the half quarter, calmed down. Seferrosa also took a breather from Liu Mang's performance of 10 points and 2 assists in the half quarter and Liu Mang's oppression of bad trash talk.

With Garnett as a teammate, players who are not strong enough to bear it in their hearts may be miserable. They don't want to play the ball anymore and want to change jobs.

But the Bulls have been bad for years,
In fact, falling behind by seven or eight points in a half quarter is not a big deal for an NBA game, but it is a bit much for the Bulls, especially the Bulls with Garnett on the court. They have almost never been scored too high by the opponent in a single quarter this season when they are full-stacked. The Suns, Lakers, and Mavericks are not good.

This is just the first time.

But calm down and think about it, the opposing Eagles also had comeback games from a 20-point half-time deficit, and the Lakers even made a big comeback from time to time to attract attention.

If you think about it that way, you won't be so worried.

"As long as we guard against it, we are the strongest."

Severosa adjusted his breathing. Coach Skiles did not intend to replace him. He knew that he had to play the first quarter and make his own contribution.

For the Eagles, everyone is used to it.

It's always right to go to the boss when you're in doubt.

No, the boss just said the day before yesterday that he found a way to deal with the Bulls, and he did it today.

"Is there no problem with your physical fitness?" Coach Kruger was very straightforward.

"I can hit nine with one." Liu Mang was more direct.

"...Let me find you some more pitchers." Coach Kruger felt his brain hurt.

This disciple is too confident!
"Is this a good thing?" Coach Kruger shook his head, drawing with Stockton on the tactical board.

At this time, Liu Mang didn't grab the tactical board. At this time, he needed tactics to allow him to continue to play, not the kind of time when he was behind or needed to break the deadlock and let him play alternatively.

Coach Kruger replaced the lineup of Blake, Grant Hill, Marion, Mark Jackson and Liu Mang.

Swift, David Lee, Gortat and other first- and second-year players with extremely technical roles, it is difficult to have a chance to play in this kind of series.

Blake played because he dared to shoot, and coach Kruger's plan was that when McGrady rested, whoever could catch and shoot the ball, Blake or Jason Terry would play, and Blake played first because he was more stable.

For the Bulls, the outside trio did not change. Hinrich, Severosa, and Luol Deng continued to play, and the inside combination of Garnett and PJ-Brown played.

Liu Mang came to the court to see the Bulls' three-man center rotation of Ben Wallace, Big Z, and PJ Brown...

"PJ-Brown, ability evaluation 78, offense 70, defense 83, rebound 92, three-pointer... mid-range shot... layup 88, speed 78, strength 87..."

"Waste! Extravagance! Shameless!" Liu Mang couldn't help cursing.

Although Ben Wallace is in an avalanche, he is still one of the best defensive centers in the league if it is not for the high salary and maximum salary. The defensive rating of 88 is still very good, and it is still easy to hit double figures in rebounds. Big Z is the second highest player in the league. The mid-range shot is very accurate. 10. Although he is a bit older, it is not cheap for such a veteran with 9 years of career experience to go to other teams, but he was signed by the Bulls with a basic salary of 15 million...

The average conceded points per game in the regular season was only 83 points, setting a record low in the new century. The Bulls' lineup is quite expected.

After the second three consecutive championships, the talent that he had gathered for five or six years in a row, after getting Garnett, he accumulated a lot of money.

……

Back from the timeout, the Bulls attack.

Garnett held the ball in a high position, Liu Mang predicted it this time, and shouted to the inside: "Big man!"

Liu Mang himself also ran in, trying to block PJ Brown who cut in after Luol Deng had no ball pick-and-roll. Mark Jackson thought he was calling him when he heard the big man.

Mark Jackson and Liu Mang still have a little bit of tacit understanding. Now Liu Mang's response to the feature of "rejecting horses" is getting faster and faster, and his command is not bad, but this kind of thing takes time for the team to have such a habit.

Just like Garnett, Milicic, Gasol and others need to develop a tacit understanding with their teammates for high-level support, Liu Mang also needs to develop a tacit understanding with his teammates in order to make good use of this feature.

And... defense is inherently more difficult than offense. Offense can be tacitly blocked through tactical training, but it is even more difficult for Liu Mang, who needs him to predict the opponent's high-post support pass target, and then mobilize his teammates to defend.

But... It's much better than other teams being played around by high-ranking support experts who don't even have a chance to react.

Want to lock down a high passing master... It is impossible to defend for three seconds in the international arena, let alone the NBA with defense for three seconds.

Mark Jackson saw Liu Mang standing under the basket, so embarrassed, Liu Mang retracted it, and even called him, but he didn't react... Let Liu Mang block a rushing center, Mark Jackson himself couldn't say it.

Liu Mang sent the ball to Blake and ran forward.

The Bulls' defense has made some adjustments, although not a complete adjustment, but Kwame Brown is not here, but Mark Jackson is there, and PJ Brown's defense is obviously more inside.

When Liu Mang came to the low post, he clearly felt that PJ-Brown's defensive focus was on his side.

Given Mark Jackson's age, Liu Mang didn't expect too much from him on the offensive end. After receiving a pass from Blake, Liu Mang turned to face the basket and feinted.

Sefulosa hurriedly posted it. Liu Mang had already made a low-post turnaround jumper before, so he didn't dare to be careless this time.

Kobe's low-post footwork was so superb that Liu Mang didn't move his right foot. When Sefolosa came over, Liu Mang stepped sideways with his left foot and stepped into the three-second zone. When PJ-Brown came over to defend, he pulled the bar and threw the ball. The ball spun in the air, hit the basket and rolled into the frame.

Again!
Another shot that makes defenders want to kill themselves!

Severosa communicated with Garnett and PJ-Brown before sending the ball to Hinrich.

This time Mark Jackson learned to be smart. When he saw the opponent's pick-and-roll without the ball, he went to the basket.

Grant Hill had a good defensive awareness and moved ahead to block the passing route between Luol Deng and Garnett. When Garnett passed to Luol Deng again, Grant Hill had already returned to the defense.

Some teammates knew how to defend without Liu Mang's reminder, blocking Garnett's high-level support in advance, and some teammates...

Luol Deng received the ball and faced Grant Hill's defense, so he could only play singles. He stepped back and jumped to the sideline, and made a three-point shot...

Did not enter!

PJ-Brown rushed in and made a touch on Mark Jackson's head. Mark Jackson interfered very well with this kind of ball. PJ-Brown made a tip-up to cross the bridge.

After passing to Blake, Liu Mang continued to go low.

Although Liu Mang has already planned to move his hands to the outside line, there is still room for manipulation in the low post.

But... Liu Wei didn't expect the other party's reaction to be so intense!
Liu Mang just received the ball in the low post and turned around, Sefulosa and PJ-Brown pinched up together.

"Good come!"

Liu Mang said softly, facing the pincer attack of the two, he lay down and shot a jumper at close range...

This time Liu Mang was about to lie down again. PJ-Brown couldn't jump like Ben Wallace, but he was two meters tall. Liu Mang was disturbed when he lay back and shot, so he didn't make it!
Mark Jackson saw PJ-Brown turned around and took the rebound, and quickly retreated.

"If you're a man, don't ask for help!" Liu Mang quickly got up and spouted angrily, turning around and returning to defense.

"This bastard is so handsome even if he is double-teamed and forced to cast iron!"

The Bulls players looked at Liu Mang's one-hit and two-hit iron and then returned to the defense after uttering harsh words, especially when the throw was thrown and landed on the ground, his arms were still stretched out, his body was swaying, and he was acting aggressively...

The most uncomfortable thing for the Bulls players is that Liu Mang's iron strikes are so beautiful!
A game was not finished, and many neutral fans who watched the Bulls game with a fluke mentality became Liu Mang's fans...

Sometimes being a fan of a star is as simple as that.

When it came time for the Bulls to attack, Garnett judged the level of the opposing center's defensive ability after two offenses. This time Garnett did not choose to pass the ball. When PJ Brown pulled out to drive Mark Jackson, he broke through to the basket.

This Marion couldn't prevent it, and Garnett scored two points with a throw.

The Bulls couldn't defend against Liu Mang. Liu Mang's one-on-two just now was just too sudden. He didn't expect the opponent to be so aggressive. Coach Kruger assigned Liu Mang so many COSCO shooters. Marion didn't let him rest and continued to defend Garnett and shoot open three-pointers and cuts.

But relatively, the Eagles' defense also has a big gap with the starting lineup.

Give the Bulls a little respite from the offensive end.

14 to 20, the Bulls narrowed the point difference to 6 points.

When the Eagles attacked, Liu Mang continued to go inside, but waved his hand at Blake before going in.

"Rookie, brother is here again!" Liu Mang went up and leaned against Sefolosha to the outside line again.

Sefulosa tried not to interfere, and PJ-Brown was also exerting strength, preparing to pounce on the flank.

However, Blake understood Liu Mang's meaning, controlled the ball, and did not pass the ball immediately.

When Liu Mang heard that Sefolosha lowered his center of gravity, he immediately turned around and retreated, and jumped out.

Blake judged correctly and passed the ball when Liu Mang turned around and retreated.

Liu Mang took a big step back and was close to the free throw line from the basket. After receiving the ball, he turned around and shot a jump shot...

"Ding... The speed level 5 is triggered, and the host's mid-range catch and jump shot will not be disturbed by the movement after this movement..."

Seeing Liu Mang turning around, PJ-Brown jumped on him immediately, completely unaware that Liu Mang didn't have the ball in his hand, but Sefolosha noticed it, but as soon as he squatted down slightly, Liu Mang retreated!
Liu Mang easily turned around and shot a mid-range jumper...hit!
He can't play in the low post anymore, and Liu Mang won't try in the high post. With the flank attack of Sefolosha and Garnett, Liu Mang's offensive rating of even breaking [-] is enough.

But... Off the ball, I use the posture of playing the low post to create opportunities for myself, which is another new offensive method!
Liu Mang temporarily raised his CIC to 97, which is a step up from the previous CIC of 94!
In the previous 94 CIC evaluation, Liu Mang already felt that he shot very well. However, although Liu Mang's CIC was originally good, there was still a gap compared with Nowitzki and Kobe, the two best mid-range shooters in the league.

But now, Liu Mang's CIC has reached the point where it is difficult to defend!

PJ-Brown and Sefulosa didn't intend to give Liu Mang any shooting opportunities. They would rather let Liu Mang pass the ball than give Liu Mang a chance to shoot.

But people can create opportunities for themselves!

There is no solution!
Today's Liu Mang made the Bulls players feel what it means to be unsolvable!
The old fans at the scene seemed to see the scene they had seen back then.

It's like...Michael Jordan!

And it is Michael Jordan who is the first in history with three-pointers!

(End of this chapter)