Although no one's nerves can be tense all the time, when Wang Shuo wanted to imitate Boss Qiao's "work-rest balance", he discovered in a trance that compared with Jordan, he could only be regarded as a player. "younger brother".
No matter in his past life or this life, Wang Shuo is not the kind of elegant gentleman with moral obsessiveness.
If given the opportunity, while still single, he would definitely be more than willing to conduct in-depth research on the happiness index of American girls during this period.
Even like what the master said in the movie, it doesn’t matter even if it costs a little.
As for true love?
If you really meet him, Wang Shuo will also cherish it.
But right now, Wang Shuo really doesn't have the energy to bother with this.
On the 24th, Wang Shuo successfully led the Wizards to end their losing streak in Cleveland.
However, it is widely believed that due to the Wizards' recent three-game losing streak, the carnival that Wang Shuo's fans have been waiting for is not over yet.
After all, you are ranked No. 1 in the league, but how can you stop your decline by beating the bottom team in the Eastern Conference?
However, this group of anti-fans probably didn't realize it themselves, but quietly, in their minds, they had regarded the Wizards, who were still in the bottom line last season, as the favorites to compete for the championship this season.
On the 26th, the Wizards defeated the Suns with a score of 114 to 98 in Phoenix.
In this game, Boss Joe's touch improved somewhat. He made 9 of 19 shots from the field. Including free throws, he scored a total of 24 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the team.
As of now, the Wizards are still far ahead in the overall record rankings.
Right now, the Nets, ranked second in the Eastern Conference, are still 9 games away from the Wizards.
The Kings, who have the second-best overall record in the league, are still 4.5 games away from surpassing the Wizards, even if they win consecutive games in January.
So, in the public eye, when this group of anti-fans who are not used to seeing the Wizards, Jordan, and Wang Shuo suddenly look back...
I saw them all going crazy in their hearts and saying:
January is almost over, why are the Wizards still hanging on?
In desperation, this group of anti-fans, who knew that the Wizards were unlikely to make their lives happy in the short term, collectively set their sights on the evening of the 28th, when the Wizards visited the Wachovia Center. The last showdown at the end of the regular season.
Because 6 days ago, "The Great Larry Brown" led the 76ers to a "great victory" at the MCI Center that made this group of black fans celebrate for nearly a week.
Therefore, this group of anti-fans certainly has reason to believe that "legendary coach" Larry Brown can continue his efforts and create greater glory!
Before the game, perhaps he felt the power and blessing given to him by this group of old 76ers fans who suddenly appeared. In an interview, Larry Brown also repeatedly said that since the 76ers can beat the Wizards once, of course they can Win this Wizards for the second time.
"I think you also saw that Wang and the Wizards he led were not much better than us in the game six days ago.
I have seen through his tactics, and there is nothing particularly subtle about his basketball theory. "
“I am confident and sure that I can dismantle their offensive and defensive systems on the court.
As long as the players strictly implement my tactics, we can definitely beat them again. "
As an NBA head coach who knows how to deflect blame after the fact and use interview techniques to enhance his historical status...
I have to say that Larry Brown is truly unique in terms of being shameless.
What the co-author means is that in the last game, Iverson's smoking hands didn't get any credit at all, but all the credit was due to your tactics?
But no matter how calculating Larry Brown is, at this moment, he obviously forgot that compared with the Wizards 6 days ago, the Wizards on the night of the 28th...
It's another team.
This season, as time goes by, Wang Shuo has already become a god in the minds of young people like the Wizards.
From being approved to return to the national team in advance last summer, to now only the last All-Star voting is needed to lock in the Eastern Conference star center position in the Philadelphia All-Star Game. For Wang Shuo, in the eyes of the young Pau Gasol, Full of nothing but awe.
Perhaps Artest was dissatisfied with Wang Shuo at the beginning, but now, he has long regarded Wang Shuo as a man for whom he can do everything.
And Crawford, who ushered in Nirvana and was reborn in Washington;
Arenas died for his bosom friend;
Gerald Wallace, who had just been fed a piece of cake;
And Heywood, who always follows Wang Shuo's lead...
On the evening of the 28th, in the crowded visiting team locker room, after putting on his mask, Hamilton, who deliberately left one button unbuttoned, walked directly in front of Wang Shuo.
"Coach, could you please help me button this last button?
In my first game after returning from injury, you once told me that I felt as powerful as Superman when I put on the mask.
Tonight, I hope to borrow a little more luck from you so that I can transform into Superman again! "
After hearing this, Wang Shuo smiled and immediately buttoned the button for Hamilton.
On the side, after lazily stretching and getting up, Jordan patted Wang Shuo on the back and said, "You are indeed different from Phil."
True.
Michael Jordan once believed that Larry Brown was one of the best coaches in the NBA of this era.
But tonight, without Wang Shuo's mobilization, Jordan could already feel the signals being transmitted to him from every cell in his body...
That endless power.
"Hey, guys. Although the plot is a bit cliche, I still want to ask you, is anyone willing to fight with me tonight for our head coach?" Before leading everyone to the player tunnel, Michael Jordan suddenly He turned to his teammates and said.
At this moment, the terrifying murderous look on the faces of all the Wizards players is the best response to the "God of Basketball".
What are the Washington Wizards, you ask?
A coach who treats people with sincerity.
A "rogue" core with no lower limits.
A group of young players full of youthful energy.
Above, added together.
This is the Washington Wizards.
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At the Wachovia Center, after the warm-up, amid the cheers of the home fans, the big screen immediately showed the starting lineups for the two teams tonight.
Wizards: Gasol, Jordan, Artest, Hamilton, Arenas.
76ers: Mutombo, Coleman, Halprin, McGee, Iverson.
On the court, during the jump ball stage, Gasol, who looked fierce tonight, successfully jumped for the Wizards' first attack.
Arenas is responsible for dribbling the ball through half court.
Facing the Wizards' 122 position, on the sidelines, Larry Brown, who was confident in his front foot, just chuckled. Wang Shuo had no idea. On the back foot, Arenas and Gasol created a surprise for the 76ers.
no......
Who told Larry Brown that the triangle offense can only be ended by isolation?
Didn't he see the unsolvable OK pick-and-roll when the Lakers won the first championship?
On the basketball court, the situation changes rapidly. Which tactics are absolutely good?
At this moment, based on his own judgment, since Gasol noticed that the 76ers penalty area was very empty because they were too far outside, why should he stand in a high position and what cards should he be dealt?
From the top arc, looking at Gasol who had already followed the pass, Arenas had quick eyes and quick hands and hurriedly lobbed the ball into the three-second zone.
When returning to defense, because he had been deceived by Gasol so many times before, Mutombo could not judge immediately whether Gasol would fake the ball first and then attack, or whether he would choose to attack directly.
As a result, while the "African Mountain" was still thinking in his mind, after grabbing the basketball with one hand in the air, Gasol jumped up and grabbed the ball before Mutombo's long arm arrived. He poured the ball into the basket!
Barkley, who saw this scene on TNT TV, exclaimed: "Paul dunked on Dikembe! Oh my God, what kind of stimulation did this young man get tonight?"
What stimulation did you receive?
Not much stimulation.
But tonight, Gasol just wants to scream to the sky for that man!
The purpose of hammering his chest was not to vent like Erha had just demolished his house, but to tell the world that he, Gasol, had grown into a player who could compete for the Eastern All-Star starting center under Wang Shuo's careful cultivation!
He hit his chest twice, not to imply that he would have to find two All-Star players to form a team to win the championship in the future, but just to tell the 76ers fans at the Wachovia Center that playing under Wang Shuo would be better than playing in LA. Mutombo, who plays under Lee Brown, is better!
As for hitting the chest for the third time, and then pointing his finger at the Wizards bench...
At this moment, Gasol's thoughts could only be reduced to one sentence:
Coach, I want to play basketball for you!
On the court, after Gasol's domineering dunk, the 76ers had the ball.
As the owner of the Wachovia Center, faced with the provocation from the guests, Iverson held the ball without hesitation and rushed into the Wizards' territory.
However, just as Iverson was floating in the air and preparing to throw the ball towards the basket, a big hand enveloped him in an instant.
Although due to his height, Iverson has always been the main customer of the NBA's shot-blocking players.
But on TNT TV, when 38-year-old Charles Barkley saw 38-year-old Michael Jordan chasing 26-year-old Allen Iverson on the court...
How can this situation not make people burst into tears?
Damn it!
Michael, can you really fly?
On the court, looking at Mutombo running all the way to Iverson and pulling him up from the floor, Boss Joe, who had just blocked Iverson, raised the corner of his mouth slightly and did not forget to rush to Iverson and Mutombo shook his finger.
At this moment, the Qiao Mi people in front of the TV were really in tears.
Because you know the last time Boss Joe wagged his finger at Mutombo in a game?
At this moment, Qiao Mi, who was dreaming back to 1997, already had a premonition that something big was going to happen tonight.
At the scene, faced with Boss Joe's provocation, the 76ers fans at the Wachovia Center immediately responded with boos!
But for this level of booing...
On the court, after receiving a technical foul from the referee with a "good" look on his face, Boss Joe spread his hands and responded to the 76ers fans with action.
At this moment, Jordan spread his hands not to show how helpless he was at this moment, nor to pray that people should give the 38-year-old more understanding.
He just wants to tell the fans in this arena and this city...
Labor and management are wagging their fingers here tonight, what's wrong?
If you don’t accept it, come up and fuck me!
I, Michael Jordan, am here. If I move even one step, I lose!
On the sidelines, looking at Mutombo who didn't even dare to take a breath after boss Joe shook his finger in front of him, for a moment, Wang Shuo really felt that the setting of domineering and domineering was not so nonsense.
Of course, no matter how powerful Boss Joe's cards are, he must abide by the NBA's rigid rules.
On the court, after Iverson completed the technical foul free throw, the 76ers had the ball.
Tonight, with Jordan fully devoted to defense, the Wizards' defensive level immediately made the 76ers players on the field uncomfortable.
On the wing, at this time, the 76ers, who could only rely on Iverson to bet on shooting percentage, failed to wait for their savior.
After Iverson missed a jumper, Artest controlled the rebound for the Wizards and immediately launched a counterattack.
In the frontcourt, Arenas, who noticed that the 76ers players were all retreating to the basket, used a clever reverse run to pull out of the three-point line.
Seeing this, Artest hurriedly threw the ball to Arenas' hands.
Then, aim, kick your legs, stay in the air, and shake your wrists.
After getting the ball, Arenas decisively shot the chasing three-pointer without any hesitation.
And while the basketball was still in the air, he turned directly towards the 76ers bench.
At this moment, Arenas's action of raising his arms seemed to be mocking Larry Brown:
We have already played three games in the regular season, why do you still have such a short memory?
Don't you know that in the Wizards, players are allowed to shoot three-pointers during fast breaks?
Swish——!
On the court, as Arenas' chasing three-pointer fell into the bag, even Larry Brown, who had always been calm and composed, raised his eyebrows unconsciously.
On TNT TV, Barkley, who could feel the aggression of the Wizards players on the field even from across the broadcast camera, said bluntly: "The 76ers must respond to the Wizards as soon as possible.
Now, they will be completely overwhelmed by the Wizards in terms of momentum. "
The 76ers' offensive possession.
Facing the Wizards' steel defense, after some inner struggle, the other 76ers players decisively chose to open up space for Iverson.
Although at the power forward position, Coleman can shoot and post up.
Although he is at the small forward position, Halprin, who is good at defense, also has a bulldozer charge.
Although Mutombo and McGee's offensive abilities may not necessarily prevent them from playing for one or two rounds.
but......
This is the truest side of the 76ers coached by Larry Brown.
Don't ask, the question is that since the coach has never taught everyone how to play at this time, if you don't give it to Iverson at this moment, don't you want to take the blame later?
When——!
On the court, Iverson, who passed Arenas but failed to pass Jordan, faced the "God of Basketball"'s shot and hit the basket hard.
In the penalty area, Artest took the initiative to block Gasol and helped Gasol grab the backcourt rebound before Mutombo.
And then...
It is as fast as wind, as slow as forest, as plundering as fire, as motionless as mountain, as unpredictable as shadow, and as moving as thunder!
At this moment, looking at Michael Jordan who was almost down to the 76ers half court, Gasol launched a long throw directly from the backcourt!
Although Newton wanted to jump out of the coffin board to stop Jordan before grabbing the ball with one hand and flying into the air.
But at the critical moment, Jordan, who vowed to protect Wang Shuo's smile tonight, kicked Newton, the stinky curly hair, back onto the coffin board!
What kind of great scientist dares to control me, the American "God of Basketball"?
Bang-dang——!
It turns out.
No matter how many cool and handsome pull-ups Jordan made on the court.
It doesn't matter how amazing his retreats in front of his opponents are.
"Air.Jordan" is his logo!
Introducing Michael Jordan!
The man who can walk in the sky!
On the sidelines, as Jordan smashed Huashan with one hand, the Wizards' bench was already going crazy!
Although, compared to the peak.
Jordan's dunk was much different in height and intensity.
Can......
So what?
On the 76ers bench, Larry Brown, who had already sensed that something was wrong, applied for a timeout almost at the same time.
But after coming back from the pause...
Larry Brown failed to wait for the 76ers' strong rebound.
The first quarter, before the official timeout.
With "Mask Superman" Hamilton scoring his second three-pointer of the game.
On the scoreboard, 21 to 4.
As is the rule in the NBA, the visiting team's Wizards come first, and the home team's 76ers come last!
From the excitement at the opening to the silence at this moment, the Wachovia Center has become the largest library in Pennsylvania.
and......
After the official pause.
Larry Brown, who thought the Wizards would replace Jordan as usual, unexpectedly received "good news."
That's tonight...
Boss Qiao never stops!
"Defend! Defend! Defend!"
In addition, after the official timeout, Boss Joe patted the floor of the Wachovia Center three times to remind the Wizards players to strengthen their defense!
On the bench of the 76ers, Larry Brown was really about to cry when he saw this.
In the NBA, generally speaking, except for some special circumstances, most teams will put some slack after establishing a sufficient winning advantage to prevent the opponent from jumping into the wall.
But the genius...
It’s clear tonight that it’s going to be a tragedy!
and......
If it were another team, that would be fine.
But facing this Wizards, does anyone in the 76ers dare to go up to Jordan and give Jordan a sliding shovel, or punch Jordan five times to warn the Wizards not to hit him so hard?
Wachovia Center.
In the midst of deathly silence...
End of the first quarter.
37 to 14.
In front of the TV, the anti-fans who originally chose to be 76ers fans tonight just for the sake of the Wizards, Jordan, and Wang Shuo, after seeing this score, they can naturally choose to turn off the TV silently at this moment and continue to hibernate.
But on the court, Larry Brown's nightmare has clearly just begun.
On this night, being Allen Iverson was no longer magical.
Tragedy is destined to happen!
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