From today on is the king

Chapter 431 429.50+VS30+triple double, unimportant ending
Liu Mang's scoring was quite smooth. After the first quarter, he scored 23 points in a single quarter.

In the first half of the second quarter, Liu Mang rested for a few minutes, and the main force of the Wizards also rested for a while. Jason Terry finally got a chance to score.

Jason - Terry feels good!

Not the sixth man he wanted to be!

Probably Jason Terry positioned that kind of super sixth man as Liu Mang, the kind of sixth man who can do anything against the opponent's main force after coming up. Of course, the super sixth man usually really plays against the opponent's main force, but today's game is so strange. Jason Terry can only look up at the sky at a 45-degree angle from time to time to avoid tears.

The Wizards, when Jordan was not around, played well. This year's temporary ranking of seventh and eighth in the Eastern Conference is not due to pure luck. They also have some strength. Under the leadership of Larry Hughes, the second team of the Wizards and the second team led by Jason Terry played brilliantly.

And because Jason Terry was a little psychologically unbalanced by Stackhouse in the second half of the first quarter, he really couldn't beat Larry Hughes, and was slowly caught up by the Wizards.

Larry Hughes is doing really well, and now he's starting to make his mark.

As the all-around small forward of the future Washington Warriors, Liu Mang has watched the games of the future Three Musketeers period. Although the first-generation Three Musketeers combination of Larry Hughes, Jamison, and Arenas was only one year old, it was really powerful, and the real playmaker was not Arenas, but Larry Hughes. Larry Hughes averaged 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.9 steals per game that year. It's ten minutes away.

Originally, at the end of last season, what Liu Mang wanted the team to bring in the most was Larry Hughes, who just became a free agent last summer.

But Larry Hughes is a wizard who is going for Mr. Joe, and it is not certain whether he can win it.

As for why the Wizards of the period of the Three Musketeers were dubbed the Washington Warriors, because in the future, the Three Musketeers of the Wizards will all be produced by the Warriors.

The Warriors draft has been pretty good.

In the second half of the second quarter, the two teams replaced the main players. Jason Terry, who was exhausted in the first quarter and was guarded by Larry Hughes in the second quarter, once again became the pitcher who opened up the space.

Jason Terry made up his mind!One day he will make his name as the sixth man!
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Today's game is indeed a basketball feast for Eagles fans.

Seeing the duel between Liu Mang and Jordan, the two fought desperately against each other, and their back-and-forth attacks were merciless. It felt like a rising young hooligan and a declining old hooligan who had ruled the NBA for a long time were passing on the inheritance.

This makes Eagles fans look forward to it. Shouldn't the ambition be bigger?

Should it really be like what Liu Mang said, believing that he is the future who took over... no, the torch symbolizing greatness from Jordan?

Although Eagles fans in the past also loved this second-round pick who slowly climbed from the fringes of the team to the current All-Star level, but because the initial expectations were low, the fans were surprised every time they improved.

Some fans believe that Liu Mang can become an All-Star starter, become a first-class or even a top player, but not many people really think that Liu Mang has become a superstar of that era.

But now, seeing that Liu Mang has improved so much in the second year, and he is only 20 years old, the key is that Jordan seems to really treat Liu Mang as an opponent.

This made the Eagles fans have different expectations. Can the little hooligan really become a new generation of hooligans?

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In the middle of the fourth quarter, the scores of the two teams were still tight. The intensity and confrontation of the game surprised the fans. Liu Mang and Jordan played very hard. With the help of his teammates, Liu Mang scored 34 points on 19 of 52 shots in the middle of the fourth quarter. Jordan also played very seriously and methodically today, scoring 38 points, 27 rebounds and 12 assists on 28 of 10 shots in 9 minutes.

With 44 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Wizards called a timeout, and the Eagles only led the Wizards by two points 97 to 95!
Unexpectedly, in a very tight game, both Liu Mang and Jordan performed very well, one got the second 50+ in his career, and the other was about to get the 31st triple-double in his career.

Liu Mang has three-pointers, breakthroughs, and fouls. Since Liu Mang scored 23 points in the first quarter, fans have already begun to look forward to Liu Mang's high score today. What is surprising is that Jordan is not relying on scoring to compete with Liu Mang, but relying on his comprehensiveness!
Since the second half of the season before the 94-95 season before the second three-peat championship, Jordan has not performed in double figures in assists. The main reason is that he is too old to take care of so many.

Back from the timeout, it was the Wizards attacking again. Jordan looked at Prince, who was defending the forward. When dribbling, he couldn't help wiping the sweat on his forehead that was about to flow into his eyes.

It's a great feeling!
From the second comeback to the present, this is the first time I have this feeling. When the overall strength of the team is behind, leading the team to try to reverse and have a chance to succeed. This feeling that Jordan only had before he was 30 years old has not been experienced for many years.

Raheem and Prince were also exhausted from fighting the old Jordan. This old man is 40 years old, and there is still so much oil in his fuel tank, supporting the tenacious operation of the old engine.

Now both teams are the main lineup, the Wizards are Larry Hughes, Stackhouse, Jordan, Laettner, Kwame Brown.

The Hawks are Liu Mang, Jason Terry, Prince, Raheem, Ratliff.

Jordan beckons Kwame Brown to come out for a pick-and-roll, and it's not Ratliff who pulls out, but Raheem. Jordan uses Kwame-Brown's pick-and-roll to break into the three-point line.

Laettner's pick and roll!The Wizards used a double pick and roll!

Jordan rushed into the three-second zone!
Liu Mang quickly came over to defend, Ratliff also defended, and Raheem followed up after bypassing the pick-and-roll, and the three double-teamed Jordan!
Jordan has quick eyes and quick hands. When the three-person encirclement was about to form, he threw the ball to the 45-degree angle on the left side, which did not disappoint Jordan. Laettner received the ball and hit a long two-pointer at the critical moment!

This pair of Dream Team teammates, this time is quite tacit!
Jordan's 31st career triple-double!It's also very likely... the last triple-double!
39 years and 335 days!Jordan broke the previous record for the oldest triple-double at the age of 38 years and 125 days held by Karl Malone!

33 seconds left!
The Eagles immediately called a timeout!
Liu Mang played very excitedly today!
He was very moved by the help of his teammates. His teammates could see that he wanted to compete with Jordan, so he helped him regardless of the possession of the ball and statistics. Even Jason Terry felt that today was not an auspicious day, so he honestly opened up space for Liu Mang after the second half of the second quarter.

From the fourth quarter on, Liu Mang didn't pay attention to that task any more, and devoted himself to winning the game. Instead, he scored 52 points in the last quarter and scored 12 points naturally in a single quarter.

Possibly the last attack!The Eagles called a long timeout to arrange it properly. Coach Mike Woodson brought up the tactical board. Coach Kruger looked at the ceiling and didn't know what he was thinking, because Liu Mang took the tactical board over.

The fans at the scene are okay, this scene happens occasionally, the fans in front of the TV are excited to see Liu Mang take over the tactical board, and the fans who are eating, drinking drinks and beer during the game break almost spit out...

97 flats!
"Theo, take a rest, Kevin, come up to grab rebounds and pick-and-rolls, Sharif and Jason, you pick-and-roll on the weak side to open up space, ready to catch the ball at any time, Tayshaun, after me and Kevin pick-and-roll, you move behind me to open up space for space..." Liu Mang drew a simple and clear tactic, which is where the Eagles are strong. They have three All-Star players, and they can use very simple tactics to play an efficient offense.

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Back from the timeout, the Eagles played in the frontcourt. Kevin Wesley sent the ball to Liu Mang. After Liu Mang received the serve, he was entangled by Larry Hughes. However, Liu Mang had excellent ball control skills and protected the ball well. He pushed steadily beyond the three-point line. Larry Hughes immediately closed the three-point line, and Jordan defended him.

Larry Hughes was brought in to defend Raheem. Raheem had already played several times in the fourth quarter. Jordan was stepped over and Stackhouse was crushed for a layup. Only Larry Hughes could give Raheem some restrictions.

Liu Mang looked at Jordan's defense, and his footsteps were already a little drifting. Breaking through Jordan is not a problem, the key is Kwame Brown inside!This big center is really strong in one defense and one defense, so Liu Mang called the pick-and-roll in a face-saving way!

Liu Mang broke through to the right!Jordan is ready to move to the left. Whether Liu Mang is fake or not is another matter. When Jordan sees Liu Mang really rushing towards the right at full speed, he is a little surprised. He is not as fast as Liu Mang, but his strength can be said to be crushed!

Just when Jordan was about to block Liu Mang, he bumped into a wall!
Jordan looked up and it was Kevin Wesley!This same old guy!
In an instant, Jordan actually had a feeling of nostalgia. This feeling was like when he played with Dominique Wilkins, and Wilkins often used Kevin Wesley's pick-and-roll!

Liu Mang took the opportunity to rush into the basket!

At the same time, Prince pulled out of the three-point line about 30 degrees behind Liu Mang, and pulled Stackhouse away. Jason Terry and Raheem pulled Laettner and Larry Hughes out of the outside pick and roll.

Liu Mang rushed to the free throw line and stopped abruptly. Kwame Brown, who was on the edge of the reasonable collision zone, rushed out. Liu Mang took a step to the right and accelerated to the basket again!
Kwame Brown's physical fitness is really amazing. After being shaken for a while, he followed up. Liu Mang felt threatened at the moment of jumping, and jumped out ahead, from the right side of the basket to the left side of the basket. He raised his hand while jumping. When Kwame Brown blocked him, the ball had already flown to the basket along with the potential energy of Liu Mang's jump!

A low backhand layup with strides on the same hands and feet!

The perfect combination of Iverson and Dragic's moves!

The ball wiped on the rim and bumped into the rim!
The moment the ball fell into the basket, the scene boiled again!Some fans were already hoarse, but Liu Mang still cheered loudly after he scored the quasi-lore!

99 to 97!Liu Mang made a layup at a critical moment, and the Eagles led by two points again!
11 seconds left!The Wizards called a timeout!

Liu Mang glanced at Jordan while blowing the non-existent gunpowder smoke. This scene caused the noise that had just subsided a little to explode again!

The Eagles players started to celebrate. Because Liu Mang was too indifferent to the lore, everyone else was celebrating with their chest bumped. Liu Mang sneaked into an unknown corner...

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The Wizards haven't given up yet!Like Liu Mang, the old gangster is drawing with a tactical board, but the old gangster's tactics... It seems that he can't move it now, and it's really unscientific to draw for a long time.

What tactics did Jordan think of?

It's no different from a one-on-five... a common tactic of the Bulls' lore ball. Jordan made a sudden one-on-five to attract double-teams and then passed it to his teammates for mid-range shots.

Just when Jordan himself felt that this tactic seemed unreliable, and other people were also regretting why Mr. Joe was already 40 and couldn't do it three or four years earlier, a voice of approval came: "Yeah, yes, Michael, I like your tactic so much. Just like this, first pass that annoying second-year player who scored more than 50 points, then shake off the opponent who defended, and then separated from that blatant middle-aged uncle wearing sneakers of different colors..."

Stackhouse is a die-hard fan of Jordan, and he feels really good when he hears someone praise Jordan, and the voice seems to be from the person next to him who hooked his shoulder. Which teammate is so knowledgeable?
Stackhouse also hooked the shoulder of the person next to him, patted it, turned his head and said, "I also think this tactic is great, but it's a pity that Michael is old now..."

Suddenly, Stackhouse was stunned. He saw the guy next to him who was still hooking his shoulder and patting his right shoulder. It turned out to be the opponent's player!

And it's that damn annoying second grader!

Stackhouse thought of what this guy said just now?That nasty sophomore who scored more than 50 points?Co-author It's not 'angry' that the opponent has a player who scored more than 50 points, but to show off and brag!
Stackhouse felt that his three views had collapsed, and he had never seen such a brazen person...

If it was such a coincidence, just when Liu Mang came to the Wizards bench, the camera was aimed at Liu Mang, and the director of the TV station did not switch the screen, so Liu Mang went to "eavesdrop".Just like that, they hooked their shoulders and watched Jordan deploy tactics together.

When Liu Mang was thrown back to the Eagles bench by Larry Hughes and Stackhouse, all the fans in front of the TV couldn't help but spit!

Right now, the fans are at their most nervous and can’t eat. After taking advantage of the long pause, they couldn’t help but squirt again...

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"Cut... a group of hateful guys, these sympathetic teammates." Liu Mang got up from the floor, but no teammates came to help him, and just watched him being thrown to the ground by Larry Hughes and Stackhouse.

As everyone knows, the teammates are looking at each other whether they want to recognize this teammate. Before the big screen, Jordan's past lore scenes are shown. Although it is normally impossible to show the lore shots of opponent players, today's opponent is Jordan!So let it go.

Who knew that Liu Reck would actually fix this, and the staff at the Eagles' home court were too unscrupulous. After Jordan's lore highlights were played, the scene suddenly changed to Liu Reck eavesdropping, pointing at the tactical board, and hanging shoulder to shoulder with Stackhouse...

The tense atmosphere at the scene was also made weird, so weird!
It's understandable that my second-year student can do any absurd things. What made the fans laugh the most was that the Wizards didn't find Liu Mang mixed in after finishing the tactical arrangement, and they even discussed it together!
"Ace, did you hear any tactics?" Coach Kruger appeared next to Liu Mang, feeling helpless towards this disciple, but it would be great if he could really overhear some tactics!Even if the opponent wants to change tactics, at least it will destroy the first tactic that the opponent thinks of. Often speaking, the first tactic that comes up is the best.

"No, their tactics can't be played out, I guess they will shoot three-pointers in the end!" Liu Mang said seriously.

"Three-pointers? Their mid-range shots are stronger, and they won't choose to play overtime?" Coach Kruger's judgment is very similar to Jordan's mid-range tactics.

But Liu Mang didn't think that Jordan would really be able to play if he arranged such a tactic. The Wizards would definitely choose the three-point lore opportunity. They didn't have the capital to play overtime, and Jordan was already at the end of his battle.

Although Jordan's physical fitness is well distributed today, he can still play at the last moment of regular time, but if it comes to overtime, it is estimated that Jordan will collapse after the last 2 minutes of rest.

"We can't play overtime on the 23rd."

Liu Mang spoke very firmly.

Coach Kruger thought, indeed!

"Mike, set up a three-point defense tactic!" Coach Kruger called his assistant Mike Woodson over...

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Back from the timeout, substitutions were made on both sides.

The Eagles replaced Liu Mang, Prince, Barnes, Raheem, and Muhammad.

Sure enough, the Wizards replaced a bunch of pitchers, the five small lineups of Tyronn Lue, Juan Dixon, Larry Hughes, Jordan, and Laettner.

Including Jordan and Laettner, two players who are inaccurate but also capable of three-pointers, the Wizards replaced them with five three-pointers!
Just as Liu Mang expected, besides being excited and having a lore chance, Jordan calmed down and realized that even if CIC scored, it would be difficult to win. They couldn't beat the Eagles in overtime. It is a miracle that they can survive until now!
So just shoot a three-pointer!

The Wizards played the ball in the frontcourt. After Jordan sent the ball to Tyronn Lue, he ran inside. Liu Mang put it in front of Tyronn Lue, and he didn't dare to stick too close. It would be fun if the opponent made a three-point foul.

But even so, Tyronn Lu's defense against Liu Mang was Alexander. With eight seconds left, he passed the ball to Larry Hughes. Larry Hughes didn't have a three-point chance against Barnes' defense.Prince and Muhammad defend Dixon and Laettner!
At this time, Jordan came up to pick and roll Tyronn Lue, and Larry Hughes quickly passed the ball to Tyronn Lue. Just when Tyronn Lue was about to shoot, Raheem switched defenses quite quickly and rushed towards Tyronn Lue. Tyronn Lue was persuaded and threw the ball to Jordan!

3 seconds left!

Liu Mang couldn't care so much anymore and posted on Jordan. Jordan was blocked by Liu Mang's defense and had no chance to make a phone call. Seeing that the time was coming, he couldn't help pushing Liu Mang to the ground with a wave of his left hand. He picked up the ball with his right hand and shot a three-pointer directly!

The moment the ball left Jordan's hand, the red light for the end of the game was on!

Liu Mang, who was pushed to the ground, thought it would be an offensive foul, but the referee didn't blow the whistle!
Moreover, the most important thing is that Jordan's hasty shot actually went in!
But at this moment, Liu Mang didn't go to the referee to complain, first of all because he didn't blow the whistle, that is to say, no matter how much he complained about the ball just now, it was impossible to make up a foul.

The referees went to the technical stand to watch the replay. To see if the ball was effective, it would be impossible to change the judgment. The main thing was to see if the ball still touched the finger when the red light was on at the moment the ball left the finger.

Liu Mang sat on the ground and looked at the big screen, watched the ball that fell into the basket after Jordan made a shot, watched Jordan's ferocious expression push him down in slow motion, that strong desire to win...

Forget it...

Liu Mang got up and walked towards the player tunnel. No foul was called. The time ended without a dead ball. That is, there were only two possibilities. The red light came on after Jordan made a shot. Then Jordan counted as a goal and the Wizards won the game.

Liu Mang didn't like to see the two possibilities.

Nobody wants to see themselves lose.

And Liu Mang didn't want to see Jordan fight like this for the whole game, and in the end he used the "hand of God" trick that Reggie Miller did back then, which can be regarded as a dirty trick, and still didn't make the lore.

Such a basketball god is far from the basketball god in Liu Wei's mind.

Therefore, Liu Mang didn't want to see either situation, and the game was over, leaving only the suspense of whether the ball that fell into the basket after the end of the game time was valid or not.

On the court, Jordan, who was also nervous, looked at Liu Mang's back and seemed to feel Liu Mang's thoughts. His nervousness dissipated all of a sudden, and he suddenly became enlightened, and he also walked to the player channel on the other side...

(End of this chapter)