Reborn in the 96 golden generation

Chapter 85 The Best Foreign Player Competition

In the subsequent games of the first quarter, Jordan's offensive became more violent. Although the Lakers used the "two-three defense", it was still difficult to stop Jordan's fadeaway mid-range shot.

As he grew older, Jordan paid more and more attention to polishing his mid-range shooting skills. His mid-range shot has a high shot point, a long time in the air, and a backlash, which makes it difficult for opponents to guard against.

And the Lakers' "Twin Towers" tactics gradually became clear. O'Neal's tonnage and inside lethality, as well as Zhou Yu's flexibility and touch, all caused the Bulls a headache inside.

Especially as the game progressed, the cooperation between the two became more tacit. When O'Neal attacked the inside with the ball, Zhou Yu would quickly make an air cut to the middle distance on the weak side, ready to catch and shoot at any time; and when Zhou Yu hit the basket with the ball, O'Neal Will move to the right position, always ready to catch the ball and dunk, Zhou Yu finally found the feeling of the peak "OK" combination.

At the end of the first quarter, the two sides actually battled to "31:31", evenly divided.

Zhou Yu contributed 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. O'Neal did not give in. He scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Kobe only scored 4 points and made 3 turnovers.

On the Bulls' side, only Jordan's statistics are in double figures, scoring 17 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals. His technical statistics shined in the audience.

Harris was very satisfied with his disciple's performance in the second half of the first quarter, and especially praised Zhou Yu, saying that he was able to fully implement the "Twin Towers" tactic and give full play to the Lakers' inside advantage.

Phil Jackson had a gloomy expression on his face. In the first quarter, except for Jordan's performance, the rest of the players fell short. Rodman's rebounds were few, and Pippen's scoring was rare.

"Remember, you are four-time champions, and you are brave and invincible iron-blooded bulls. Don't you feel ashamed to be tricked by a Chinese rookie Wang Zhizhi?"

Phil Jackson clenched his fists and roared angrily.

The Bulls all bowed their heads, did not dare to speak, and kept piously admitting their mistakes.

"Coach, I have already said that Wang Zhizhi is not simple. Although he is only a rookie, his scoring ability and passing awareness should not be underestimated."

Jordan spoke while arranging his wristbands.

"Jordan, what's your idea?"

Phil Jackson suppressed his anger and asked modestly.

"I think it's better to replace Longley, replace Kukoc, and then use Pippen to defend Wang Zhizhi. Wang Zhizhi is not a typical power forward. His style of play is more inclined to small forwards. Use Pippen to defend him. It couldn't be more suitable; Kukoc can improve the team's offensive and defensive transition speed and make our play more flexible."

Jordan suggested.

"Your idea is very good, but we may suffer some losses in terms of rebounding and inside defense."

Phil Jackson stroked his sideburns and said faintly.

"Our internal strength is not as good as the Lakers. In this case, what is the difference between suffering more losses and suffering less losses? As long as we can completely destroy them offensively, it is worth paying a price."

Jordan smiled lightly.

"Well, you're right, it's worth a try."

Phil Jackson nodded appreciatively. Jordan and him were mentors and apprentices in name, but in fact they were more like friends and confidants who talked about everything. As he grew older, he found that Jordan's thinking became more mature and stable , as long as the Bulls are with him, they can sit back and relax.

The commentary booth seemed even more lively. Smith and Lewis commented wantonly on who is more powerful and who can dominate the game between the backcourt combination of Jordan and Pippen and the inside combination of Wang Zhizhi and O'Neal.

"Louis, since ancient times, the NBA has been dominated by insiders. I think Wang Zhizhi and O'Neal are a perfect match for insiders. It is difficult for any team to parry, and the Bulls are no exception."

Smith was the first to express his opinion.

"Not necessarily. Although the inside players are more capable of controlling the basket, the backcourt players are more flexible. They can use fast to control slow, and they are more handy in fast breaks."

Louis disagreed.

"Lewis, let's not digress. Let's talk about the players themselves. O'Neal and Jordan can basically tie, but Wang Zhizhi's scoring ability is far better than Pippen's. So I think the strength of the Lakers' inside combination is stronger." Over the Bulls' backcourt."

Smith has a reason.

"Dude, you look down on Pippen too much. Pippen didn't score much because he took fewer shots. Besides, Jordan has four championship rings, and O'Neal doesn't have any. So, Jordan can at least top Up to four O'Neals."

Lewis immediately retorted.

"..."

The second quarter of the game officially kicked off amidst the endless debate between the two.

Kukoc, known as the "Best Sixth Man", made his debut, and the fans immediately cheered, and the titles of "European Jordan" and "Balkan Magician" resounded throughout the audience.

This made Zhou Yu sound very upset. He and Kukoc are both foreign players, and their heights are also about the same. Zhou Yu is 2.14 meters and Kukoc is 2.11 meters. Most importantly, the two play styles are not the same , are all flexible and all-around big players.

"Hey, Kukoc, have you heard of 'Chinese Jordan' Wang Zhizhi?"

Zhou Yu walked up to Kukoc, his nostrils turned to the sky.

"No, I've only heard of the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Yangtze River, and the Yellow River in China."

Kukoc shook his head and said blankly.

"It's okay, I'll let you see how I turned your bulls into cows in a moment."

Zhou Yu patted Kukoc on the shoulder, and said with a hey smile.

"Wang Zhizhi, for the sake of being a foreign player, I have to advise you that although the United States has a lot of cattle, it is not enough for you to brag about."

Kukoc frowned and said unhurriedly.

Not long after, the Lakers took the lead in launching the offensive.As soon as Zhou Yu received the ball, he received special care from Pippen - "spider web close defense".

Every inch of skin on the body seems to have intimate contact with Pippen, and the defensive intensity is suffocating.

Fortunately, Zhou Yu had previously competed with Pippen in the system simulation competition, and his adaptability was greatly improved.

Although Pippen's footsteps are more flexible, compared with Rodman's lower body strength, it is still slightly insufficient.

Zhou Yu took advantage of this and began to exert his strength.He first dribbled the ball with a heavy shoulder, and through fierce physical confrontation, he rushed to Pippen's left side.

Although Pippen's center of gravity was a little unstable when he was hit, he adjusted quickly and kept up in time.

Zhou Yu then made a fake turn in the opposite direction, followed by a shoulder slump, Pippen couldn't keep up anymore, and watched Zhou Yu pass under his armpit and ran towards the penalty area.

The Bulls penalty area was in danger immediately, and there was only one Rodman left, and he had to take care of O'Neal, so how could he have the energy to defend Zhou Yu.

At the moment of crisis, Kukoc, who was near the bottom line, stepped forward and galloped like the wind, blocking Zhou Yu's way in time.

If it were normal, Zhou Yu should pass the ball, because when Kukoc rushed over, he also missed Kersi from beyond the three-point line.

But this time, Zhou Yu did not choose to pass the ball, but continued to attack with the ball, not for anything else but for the best foreign player.

After a crotch dribble made an emergency stop, Zhou Yu immediately made another low-post cut, slipping close to Kukoc to the basket.

Smith on the commentary stand was stunned. When he raised his arms and shouted, he threw the water in the glass and threw Louis in the face.

At this time, the scene was extremely hot, and Zhou Yu had already ushered in the defense of Kukoc, Rodman, and Pippen, tightly covering his shot line.

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