Thanks to Arenas' outstanding performance in the first quarter tonight, Jordan was almost still full of blood after being replaced in the second quarter.
On the sidelines, Wang Shuo knew very well that this was the turning point of the game.
Because under Larry Brown's crazy whip, the 76ers players on the field had dragged the Wizards into the "trench warfare" that Wang Shuo least wanted to fight before the game.
The 76ers attack.
Iverson found Halprin after a sudden break.
Unfortunately, the latter's layup was interfered by Haywood. Under the basket, Jordan used his iron elbow to block Coleman in advance and successfully protected the backcourt rebound for the Wizards.
Wizards offensive possession.
Facing the 76ers' high-pressure defense, even Crawford didn't dare to mess around.
After dribbling the ball past half court, Crawford honestly passed the ball to Jefferson. What stood out was his cleverness.
This kind of trench warfare of "you tie me up, I tie up" is about who makes fewer mistakes on the court, who is more patient, and who has stronger willpower.
But Jordan seems to be an outlier.
He was obviously so nervous at the moment.
But on the wing, when Jordan grabbed the basketball passed to him by his teammate with one hand high behind his back...
At this moment, Wang Shuo felt that in this trench war where everyone was advancing cautiously, fearing that someone who accidentally exposed his head would be shot in the trench next door, Boss Qiao seemed to be like a machine. Gundam suddenly fell from the sky.
In terms of physical function, the 38-year-old Danzi is definitely not comparable to when he was young.
But at this moment, Wang Shuo was definitely not the only one who had such an illusion.
Halprin, who was responsible for guarding Jordan, lowered his focus and always maintained a high degree of concentration.
However, after a slight shake of his shoulder, Boss Joe's right hand, which was tightly grasping the basketball, quickly completed the ball, and in front of Halprin, he completed his signature shot easily and comfortably. Dry pull.
In this defense, you can't say that Halprin's defense was not in place.
But Jordan just seized the only offensive opportunity and completed the shot in front of Halprin.
What do you think Halprin can do?
He is also helpless, okay?
Swish——!
35 to 27.
As a die-hard Kobe and the leader of James and Paomi, even Wang Shuo has to admit that no matter how close Kobe's style is to Jordan, he can't perfectly reproduce Jordan's shooting on the court.
Just try to think about it…
The 76ers were risking their lives on defense at the moment, but Jordan used such a relaxed and simple way to complete the score.
What does this make the five 76ers players on the court think?
It is true that in the NBA, there are many unsolvable offenses.
But whether it's O'Neal's low-post play, Olajuwon's "dream dance moves," or Nowitzki's golden rooster independence, Duncan is 50-50 open to anyone he plays, and he can score by just touching the rebound, or even Kobe's future. The "god descends from heaven" who scored 81 points in a single game...
None of the above can make you feel like Michael Jordan is like a player from another planet and another dimension at this moment.
In Wang Shuo's view, the only regret is that the current boss Joe has limited power and cannot maintain a long standby like the two Bulls dynasties. If you want to press the "God descends to earth" button, just press "God descends to earth" button.
"Richard, Gilbert, be prepared. I will put you back on the court the next time the ball is dead." Wang Shuo said from the Wizards' bench, calling Hamilton and Arenas at the same time.
In addition, after explaining Hamilton and Arenas, and after thinking for a while, Wang Shuo turned to Mike Brown and said, "Mike, can you buy me a box of popcorn and Coke?"
Hearing this, three question marks instantly appeared on Honest Brown's face.
But he still followed Wang Shuo's request and bought Wang Shuo a box of popcorn and a large glass of iced Coke.
At the scene, the camera captured this scene immediately:
In the second half of the second quarter, Wang Shuo sat back on the bench, crossing his legs and holding popcorn in his hand. What stood out from his expression was An Yi and Bashi.
On the bench of the 76ers, Larry Brown felt his blood pressure immediately rise when he saw this scene.
No, you are an NBA head coach!
Can you look like an NBA head coach?
On the side, the on-site host, who knew that the breaking point was coming, immediately took the microphone to interview Wang Shuo, but Wang Shuo made a whispering gesture to the host and said: "Any questions, please wait." Ask again during the break, please don't disturb me now, I want to seriously appreciate the great performance of the 'God of Basketball'."
Live host: "..."
On TNT TV, Smith laughed: "This is definitely the most outrageous picture I have ever seen. There is no doubt that tonight Wang has refreshed my understanding of NBA head coaches."
On the court, as soon as Smith finished speaking, he saw that he attracted double teams in the low post and assisted Arenas to hit his fourth three-pointer of the night. When retreating from defense, Jordan actually ran all the way to the edge of the Wizards bench. , and smiled at Wang Shuo: "How does the popcorn taste?"
Wang Shuo immediately stood up and handed the popcorn to Jordan, saying, "The popcorn at our home court is not as delicious."
Jordan grabbed two with his big hands, and after tasting the taste, he said, "It's too sweet."
Live, in front of the TV.
At this moment, both the commentator and the fans felt like they were going crazy.
On TNT TV, Barkley said with a puzzled look on his face: "Let's not talk about whether the NBA allows coaches to eat on the sidelines. We are still in the game, but Michael ran to the sidelines to eat popcorn...
Is this kind of behavior really illegal? "
On the sidelines, Smith said: "Who made him Michael Jordan?"
In New York, Stern, who was also following this game, hated himself at the moment for taking a big sip of coffee just now.
Looking at the coffee that he sprayed all over the floor, how could Stern have imagined that in the NBA, there is such a linkage game?
Originally, the linkage between Arenas and Wang Shuo in the first quarter of tonight's game was enough to surprise this little Jewish old man...
But can you believe it.
At this moment, in such an intense and critical game, did Wang Shuo and Jordan team up to stage such a drama?
Stern knows that no matter what the result of tonight's game is, the Wizards will definitely destroy the major sports newspapers and magazines in the United States tomorrow.
Moreover, even in ten, twenty, or thirty years, everything that happened on this night will definitely become a topic of conversation among fans.
Back to Wachovia Center.
Larry Brown, who felt offended, was extremely angry.
But in the second half of the second quarter, as the physical fitness of the 76ers' main players began to decline, after Wang Shuo and Jordan teamed up to compete, the Wizards players, who became more and more relaxed, used three-pointers one after another to make La Lee Brown was angry but couldn't express his anger.
At halftime, 55 to 42.
The Wizards opened the score in the second half of the second quarter, causing a frustrated Larry Brown to fall three times in a row when he walked back to the locker room. At the same time, Wang Shuo and Jordan had a "popcorn linkage" in the second quarter. , has also become a hot topic discussed by all basketball fans during the halftime break.
The on-site host, who had been holding back for half a quarter, immediately interviewed Wang Shuo during the intermission and asked him whether it was a bit inappropriate to eat popcorn during the game and even invite the stars to eat together. Respect the opponent and the game.
Hearing this, Wang Shuo asked with confusion: "You can take a look at the score and then think about this problem carefully. If we don't respect our opponents and the game, then how do we lead our opponents at halftime?" 13 points?”
host:"......"
After a long silence, the host asked again why Wang Shuo suddenly decided to eat popcorn on the sidelines.
Wang Shuo replied: "I have read the NBA head coach's rules, and it does not say that the head coach is not allowed to eat snacks on the sidelines. And I said, tonight I just want to seriously appreciate the great performance of the 'God of Basketball'.
If you also have a certain aesthetic ability, then I believe that Michael Jordan's performance tonight will definitely impress you.
Take a look and cherish it! Michael Jordan is 38 years old this year. "
Wang Shuo's answer quickly resonated with all Jordan fans in front of the TV.
Regardless of this game, Jordan only made 4 goals in the second quarter and scored 8 points, but these 8 points, every point, was so artistic.
It can even be said that, in a sense, Michael Jordan changed the tide of this game.
Because the Wizards were able to get out of the quagmire of trench warfare in the second half of the second quarter because of Jordan's easy and comfortable scoring, which allowed the Wizards players on the court to breathe fresh air again.
This Wizards team, except for Jordan, lacks the experience to fight tonight's trench warfare.
Especially as the intensity of the competition continues to increase, it is inevitable that the wizard players on the field, except for a few extremely talented players, will not know how to handle the ball.
No matter how much Wang Shuo gave them on the sidelines.
When they return to the court, these young players' minds will go blank.
But after the linkage between Wang Shuo and Jordan, the always tense nerves of the Wizards players quickly relaxed.
A basketball game is like a battle between two armies.
Try to think about it, if you were a player, when the game was the most intense, would you like to see your head coach with a sad face, or a calm face?
During the Bulls dynasty, no matter what the game situation was, the always calm "Zen Master" Phil Jackson was definitely a major source of confidence for the Bulls players on the court at that time.
Of course, compared to his own intentional actions, in Wang Shuo's opinion, Boss Qiao was really "addicted to pretending to be pretentious".
Michael - Why would he play basketball if he didn't pretend to be Jordan?
I have to say that Larry Bird did have a great influence on the young boss Joe.
However, Wang Shuo must also admit that compared to eating popcorn alone, the collaboration between Boss Qiao and him does have the effect of "1+1 is greater than 2".
At halftime, in the Wizards' locker room, whether it was Hamilton or Arenas.
All the Wizards players looked at Jordan and Wang Shuo with eyes full of admiration and pride.
At this moment, if the voices of the Wizards players were translated, it would be roughly as follows:
Why are you two so good at showing off?
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