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Chapter 67 Kobe's 08 Olympics Collision

"With 2 minutes left in the third quarter, the difference between the two sides has reached 17 points."

"Obviously the Knicks haven't given up on the game yet."

"If they can close the point difference in these 2 minutes, then there is no chance in the fourth quarter!"

On the court, the Knicks attacked the round.

Many Knicks fans have stood up!
Not cheering, of course, but preparing to leave!

"It depends on the goal. If I can score, I will sit down! If I still can't score, then I might as well go home and lie down!"

A Knicks fan wearing sunglasses expressed the feelings of the fans.

At this time, it was Rose who was holding the ball on the court. Rose brought the ball to the frontcourt and called Porzingis' pick-and-roll.

The tall and strong Porzingis firmly keeps Oladipo behind him.

Rose has a shot space outside the three-point line!

This ball!
Rose made a three-pointer directly!

Three-pointers are definitely not in Rose's arsenal now, let alone his regular offensive methods.

But when chasing points, how can two points be useful than three points?

Basketball hits the net!

The score was displayed on the big screen, Knicks 32:46 Lakers!

This time the goal is like putting on a life-saving ventilator for the Knicks fans!

Save three points!

The Knicks fans who stood up sat down again.

You can watch this ball again!

Then, in the offensive round of the Lakers, Zheng Long received a pass from Oladipo on the flank, dribbled forward, and made an emergency stop jump shot!

Hit it!

Knicks 34:48 Lakers!

Give it back!

Many Knicks fans stood up again.

"No, you still have to stand up!"

"What's the use of being able to score, the defense can't limit Zheng Long at all."

"We still have to lose!"

Then, in the Knicks' offensive round, Rose used the screen to make another direct three-pointer!
When the ball was thrown, the hearts of the fans were hanging!
It hit the back edge of the rim!

Bounced high!

Falling back again!
Got it!

Seeing the goal scored again, even Rose raised his fist excitedly.

Not to mention Knicks fans!
Knicks 37:48 Lakers!

"Oh my God!"

"Ross still shoots three-pointers, really!"

"At the critical moment, Ross stood up!"

"In the first two years of his career, Rose averaged only 0.9 three-point shots per game, and his shooting percentage was even less than 27%!"

"So far this season, Rose has averaged less than one three-point shot, and his shooting percentage is only 1%!"

"But now, he hit two three-pointers in a row!"

"It's too important!"

The Lakers' offensive round, this time, Butler missed a three-pointer from the bottom line!

Noah protected the rebound and found Rose's position tacitly. After receiving the ball, Rose accelerated to attack!
Oladipo followed closely!

Seeing the back of Ross in front of him getting closer and closer!

then!

Rose reached the three-point line and went straight to the penalty area!
Seeing Rose take off and hold the basketball with one hand, Oladipo also took off and stretched out his hand!

As a result, when Oladipo shot towards the basketball in the air.

Rose put away the basketball in the air and completed a big pull!

The whole person was under the backboard and hooked the basketball into the hoop from the other side!

At the same time, Oladipo and Rose collided!
Beep--

This goal is scored!
The referee also called a thug foul!
"Beautiful lever, it's too extreme! At this moment, it seems that we have seen the figure of the Windy City Rose again!"

"At the critical moment, Rose scored 8 points in a row, helping the team recover the point difference back to single digits!"

"This Ross, the taste is finally right!"

The Knicks fans sat down completely, and many Knicks fans who had already left their seats trotted back to their seats!
Oladipo stood there a little annoyed, watching the replay on the big screen.

Rose's pull on the ball is really outrageous!
The moment he was chasing after him, he got up.

It's better to let Rose score 2 points directly!
Rose also came to the free throw line a little nervously, and he was surprised that these three offensive rounds were in such a good state.

At the moment of chasing points, every point is crucial.

Rose breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the free throw was hit steadily

gas.

9 points in a row!
Smiling back to defense.

When I met Noah on the way, I couldn't help but give Noah a high five!
Noah was also happy about the fiery state of his good brother: "Good job Derek! This is the you I know!"

Knicks 40:48 Lakers, 1 minute remaining in the second quarter, the suspense returned to the Madison Arena.

The Knicks players who were a bit shabby immediately became active on the defensive end.

If the Lakers' offensive round can be defended this time.
Then, Zheng Long turned his back and passed Courtney Lee, went inside, and made a direct and elegant throw.

Basketball hollow into the net!

What are you doing bro!
No face at all!
Knicks 40:50 Lakers!

The points difference returned to double digits.

The Knicks players were a little confused.

"Fast break! Quick break! Quick break!"

Rose quickly woke up his teammates, received Noah's fast serve, and directly accelerated and ran towards the frontcourt!

The Lakers player, who was still slowly preparing to return to the defense just a moment ago, immediately accelerated.

But Ross accelerated too fast with the ball!

Rose surpassed Jokic!

Rose passed Nance Jr. again!
frontcourt!

Zheng Long and Oladipo are in front of Rose, but the two have not yet completed their defensive positions.

Butler took the lead to meet and defend!
Facing the former boss, Butler's face is no longer leisurely, replaced by nervousness, a little at a loss.

When Butler was selected by the Bulls to enter the team in 2011, it was Rose's most glorious period.

That summer, Rose had a detached position in the team, but he also took good care of Butler, and the two even practiced together.

Then the new season started, halfway through the schedule, Rose suddenly suffered a devastating injury.

At that time, the inside of the bull quickly became a mess.

And Butler also visited the man in the hospital during this period.

At that time, Butler was still a younger brother.

After that, in the 2013-14 season, Rose suffered another season reimbursement, and Butler also got more opportunities and gradually played out.

in other words.

If it weren't for Rose's injury, Butler, the last pick in this round, would never have so many possessions and shots so soon.

In the two seasons after Rose returned from injury, the status and relationship between the two also had some subtle relationships.

Ball distribution, team status.
After the serious injury, Rose's former dominance is no longer, and his status in the Bulls has also taken a sharp turn for the worse.

On the other hand, Butler was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star for two consecutive seasons.

Many times, Butler has become the spokesperson of the locker room, the handler of the key ball, not Rose.

Last season, when Rose was still in the Bulls, the two almost became passers-by.

Butler didn't take the initiative to talk to Rose, and neither did Rose.

Butler doesn't know how Rose sees himself internally.

how to think about yourself.

Ross has rushed over!

He completed the defense according to his usual method.

Butler suddenly hit him hard with his chest!
And Rose, who was about to break through in disguise, did not expect Butler to be so rough!

Rose was knocked down by Butler, lost his balance, and fell backwards!

The basketball rolled out of Rose's hands and rolled off the sideline!
Beep----

The referee blows the whistle to stop the foul.

"Butler stopped the fast break with a blocking foul extremely tough!"

"This foul is a bit unexpected!"

"Last season, the two were still teammates of the Bulls, but it is clear that Butler did not choose to show mercy!"

This rough blocking foul was seen by everyone, and the Knicks fans booed dissatisfiedly.

Cursed at Butler.

But Butler didn't look at the audience, but stepped back silently, staring fixedly at Rose who got up from the ground.

Noah was the first to rush to Ross and pull him up.

Then, he rushed towards Butler with an angry face.

"Damn Jimmy, how could you do this to Derek!"

Then, a figure stood in front of Butler, blocking Noah.

It's Zheng Long!
Zheng Long's face was expressionless, extending his coldness, making Nuo Ah's movements pause.

And the other players also rushed forward with sharp eyes and hands, and quickly grabbed Noah to avoid conflicts on the court.

Noah still shouted dissatisfied.

"Don't hide behind people like a bitch, stand up Jimmy!"

Butler wanted to step forward impulsively, but Zheng Long grabbed him with one arm.

The arm was stuck like a pair of iron pincers.

"What are you doing up there? Fighting with your old teammates? Just stay there and don't move!"

Zheng Long's words were full of irresistible tone.

Butler deflated.

Walton called a timeout in time, and the Lakers returned to their seats.

Butler sighed, and sat back down with his head down, thinking about something.

Just as Wharton was about to say something, Zheng Long gestured with his eyes and shut up.

Zheng Long took the initiative to sit beside Butler.

"Why that look? Tell me what you think, Jimmy."

Butler: "."

"Is there anything you can't say directly?"

"Okay. I just regret the foul I just had. I shouldn't have done that to Ross"

"You don't have to regret it, you are right!"

Butler looked up at Zheng Long.

Zheng Long continued: "You made a tough foul against the fast break, it was a normal confrontation, that's all. I know what you are thinking, is it because Rose was seriously injured?"

"Listen, Jimmy, that has something to do with you!"

"Basketball is a confrontational sport. Every player bears the risk of injury on the court. It is his business that he has been injured. How you play is your business."

"And, look over there, I don't think Ross looks like something's up."

Butler looked in the direction Zheng Long pointed, and Ross was still standing beside Noah talking, with a relaxed expression on his face.

this moment.

Butler had a relieved expression on his face.

He looked gratefully at Zheng Long.

The timeout is also over.

Butler was replaced by Walton. At this time, there were only 13 seconds left at the end of the first half, and the Bulls served from the sideline.

Rose aggressively runs the court for the ball, and Noah gives it to Rose.

But this time, Zheng Long took the initiative to come to Ross.

"I'll guard you, Rose, let me see how strong the youngest MVP in NBA history is!"

Rose didn't reply, and remained silent, but the movements of his hands didn't stop.

After the serious injury, Rose's character has become extremely restrained.

The end time enters the countdown.

The Bulls players also opened up space.

Rose faced Zheng Long at the top of the arc, dribbled and broke through!
The direction was predicted by Zheng Long!
Rose's ball protector rushed inside against Rose, and when approaching the paint area, he raised his right hand for a layup!

This shot is too reluctant!
Ross has been oppressed by Zheng Long in the air and lost his balance!

Of course the basketball didn't make it to the hoop!

It is a three non-stick!

Knicks fans sighed!
At the end of the first half, the Knicks 40:50 the Lakers!Still 10 points difference!
Zheng Long turned around and walked into the tunnel with the Lakers players.

Rose silently picked up the basketball on the ground and threw him into the basket.

Staring at Zheng Long's back, he fell into deep thought.

Lakers locker room.

The players discussed that Butler's tough foul and were full of praise.

"It's so hard, Jimmy, I thought Rose was going to score again!"

"You know what? My mouth fell so wide when I saw you knock Ross straight down!"

"It's really quite big, just in line with my size."

"Go away, sister! Disgusting!"

Walton asked the players to stop the discussion, saying: "Jimmy's toughness reminds me of a past event."

"It was the 2008 Olympics. The U.S. vs. Spain game, when many of you were young."

"It was just a few minutes into the game, Gasol helped his teammate complete a screen, and Kobe hit it hard, knocking Gasol to the ground."

"After this foul, the expressions and reactions of the players of the US team were exactly the same as yours."

What Wharton mentioned immediately aroused the players' interest and asked why.

Although everyone was still young at that time, of course they knew that Kobe and Gasol were close teammates on the Lakers in 08.

Wharton continued.

"What else? That's Kobe! Not to mention his teammates, even if his father is on the opposite side, he can hit him hard!"

"Kobe always has only victory in his eyes!"

"Later in the new season, he joked about it once in the locker room. He said that Gasol was sometimes too soft, and he wanted him to be harder. That bump was to teach him how to play!"

Everyone in the locker room didn't laugh, they all looked shocked.

Wharton talked about this matter, pondering patiently.

The players are all thinking.

Get a sense of what the coach wants to convey.

Of course Butler knew that Wharton, like Zheng Long, was enlightening himself in another way.

Although, he was already fine.

But Wharton's behavior still moved Butler a little.

the first time.

Butler finally felt from the bottom of his heart that it was really good to come from the Bulls to the Lakers.

When halftime ended, the Lakers walked out of the tunnel with their heads held high.

Perhaps inspired by Wharton.

Now the players are desperate to close out the game in the third quarter.

After playing, the Lakers players also used practical actions to prove how strong their desire to win is.

Although Anthony no longer had a headache in the third quarter, his touch began to pick up, and he was able to provide fire support for the Knicks with Rose.

But everyone on the Lakers played extremely resolutely.

The original 10-point difference was pulled to 25 points when the game entered the fourth quarter!
The game has been completely spent!
Knicks fans can finally leave early with confidence!
The Knicks starter was also replaced by all members.

"The Lakers ended the suspense of the game early again!"

"The huge point difference caused the Knicks to give up the game early and enter garbage time."

"The Lakers this season are simply garbage time generators."

"With the addition of Rose and Noah, the Knicks still have not met the expectations of the fans this season."

"The team management may really have to plan carefully."

"However, here is an announcement for everyone, our 2017 NBA All-Star voting has officially started!"

"Goose Factory Sports will update you with the results of the All-Star voting in real time!"

(End of this chapter)