After seeing James' reaction, the corners of Xu Yong's mouth rose.
His trash talk allowed James to break through the defense twice, but it was obvious that this time was different from last time.
Last time, it was dissatisfaction with off-field factors, but this time, it is at a strategic level.
After James implemented his own system, the Bulls were ineffective regardless of whether they used man-to-man or 2-1-2 zone defense.
So after thinking on the bench, Xu Yong thought that the best solution was to force James to play one-on-one with him.
It is obviously better to let him play alone than to let him play in the system.
Of course, letting James break the defense is only the first step. Even if a person like James gets angry for a moment, he will calm down soon.
It's like fishing. Finding a pond with fish is only the first step. You have to build a nest before you start fishing.
So in the first round of defending James, Xu Yong released a little water without leaving a trace. After James broke through him, he performed the iconic James dunk and yelled at him.
Xu Yong lowered his head and ran forward, which made James enjoy it very much.
Of course, when Xu Yong went to the frontcourt to ask for the ball, the person defending him was not James, but the "Moon Man" Jamario Moon who came on the bench.
James needs to maintain sufficient physical fitness on the offensive end and will not engage in offensive and defensive battles with him.
Moon is very inspiring. After being undrafted, he played in the lower leagues for seven years and entered the NBA. However, he could not stop Xu Yong.
Xu Yong went to the basket after passing Moon and smashed the ball into the basket in front of Big Z.
Every piece of material used to make a nest will charge interest.
After James gave Moon a look, he turned around and continued to beat Xu Yong.
It's just that this time Xu Yong's defense was in place and he successfully defended the round after forcing him to shoot.
The Bulls launched a defensive counterattack, and Xu Yong made a layup after receiving Hinrich's pass.
Then in the next round, James successfully broke through Xu Yong, causing Miller, who was assisting in defense, to foul and get two free throw opportunities.
He was in a good mood and felt great, hitting two consecutive free throws.
In the eyes of the fans, James and Xu Yong started a scoring battle.
Although James can't score every time, compared to the embarrassing appearance against Xu Yong in the past, he has avenged his shame today.
Even Stern in the stands was greatly impressed by James' performance.
Although, the Bulls have been chasing points during this period.
Facts have proved that Xu Yong knows how to fish.
He lets James play one ball and not another. Although he occasionally makes mistakes, overall he has a good grasp of the rhythm.
James was like a fish on the bait, eating the bait without even noticing that he was being caught.
It wasn't until the two sides gradually changed back to the starting lineup and he discovered that the Bulls had already overtaken the score that he suddenly woke up.
He looked at Xu Yong in disbelief.
So insidious!
Is this something a rookie can do? !
Xu Yong looked calm. Compared with James' calculations, this was just a small scene.
Towards his teammates, he didn't have that many twists and turns, but to his opponents, he was the one who even Kobe Bryant guarded.
But one good thing about James is that he can bend and stretch.
He could have wanted Xu Yong to know what Long Yan was so angry before, but now he could also... tell Xu Yong that it was his voice that was louder earlier.
After discovering that he had been fished, no matter how much Xu Yong talked trash, he never confronted Xu Yonggang.
After staying in Cleveland for seven years, he was like a pebble that was constantly being washed away by the river. Just now, his last bit of edges had been smoothed away by Xu Yong.
He has completely figured it out. If he can win the game, why should he look good?
History books are written by the victors.
A few years later, fans will only remember who won the game and who scored what data. How many people can find the game video?
Xu Yong was completely helpless in this wave of operations that shifted from the aura of a king to the aura of a bastard.
The two sides began to enter the fiercest battle.
The Cavaliers play their system basketball and play with a winning percentage.
The Bulls stick to a 2-1-2 zone defense. Once the Cavaliers' offense fails to score, they use defensive counterattacks to score.
The good news is that the tide has turned, and the Bulls have a good touch on the outside tonight.
When forced into a positional battle, if the outside shooter can knock the ball in, the Cavaliers will be worried about Xu Yong's double attack.
O'Neal was in deep foul trouble, which also gave Rose room to play.
So despite the strong lineup of the Cavaliers, the Bulls continued the situation in the first quarter and were in a stalemate with the Cavaliers.
In the third quarter, Xu Yong got better and scored consecutive points to open up the score. However, as they entered the rotation, the shortcomings in the depth of the lineup allowed the Cavaliers to chase the score back.
Stalemate, tug-of-war, and confrontation, this game presented the highest level of viewing pleasure since the series.
Not only the home fans, but also the fans watching the live broadcast were fascinated.
Perhaps this is the contest between the two teams that fans want to see most. There are no off-field factors or means, just a confrontation of strength.
Of course, it was this process that caused a big change in the outside world's evaluation of the Bulls.
In the past, many people thought that the Bulls' first win was due to luck, G3 was a trick, and G4 happened because James retired due to injury. In fact, the Bulls were in an advantageous situation before James retired due to injury, and they also felt that the Bulls won. Not martial.
But in this game, the Bulls proved their strength.
Even if it is a team dominated by young people, they can still play back and forth with the first team in the Eastern Conference.
They have a bright future!
The game unknowingly came to the final quarter.
The Cavaliers still play their system, and the Bulls' Xu Yong has another wave of hot touches.
Two minutes before the end, the two teams were tied at 104.
Cavaliers ball possession.
James held the ball at the top of the arc. Facing the Bulls' 2-1-2 zone defense, he did not break through this time, but took a cold arrow and shot a three-pointer.
The ball was thrown hard and had very little spin.
"Dang!"
The basketball hit the frame without any suspense.
Noah blocked Varejao to collect the defensive rebound.
The Bulls went on a fast break, but this time Rose's layup was seized by James and he hit a nail-biting block.
But before James could control the rebound, Xu Yong caught up with the fast break, took off the offensive rebound, jumped up on the spot, and pushed the ball into the basket with one hand.
Xu Yong's performance tonight was shown on the large LED screen at the scene. Two consecutive waves of touches have brought his personal score to 37 points.
In the Cavaliers' offense, James also played the system ball again at this time, but it was a pity that Varejao missed the mid-range jumper from the baseline.
Noah protected the defensive rebound before James rushed for the rebound. Varejao grabbed the ball and was called for a foul.
Because the number of fouls had reached, Noah was sent directly to the free throw line.
However, Noah's touch was indeed poor after gaining weight. Coupled with the physical exertion, he actually missed two free throws at the critical moment.
Varejao took off the defensive rebound and the game came to the last minute with the Cavaliers trailing by 2 points.
After nearly four quarters of confrontation, the offensive efficiency of both sides has declined significantly. Every point at this time is crucial.
"Defend! Defend!"
The Chicago fans at the scene could hardly sit still, and they all stood up and cheered for the Bulls.
The Bulls played high-intensity defense at critical moments, and the Cavaliers had no chance with continuous ball movements.
James chose to rush in at the last moment. He took eight consecutive steps and successfully caused damage after Noah was strong. He got two free throw opportunities.
There were boos at the scene.
After James adjusted his breathing, the first free throw missed the basket.
He wanted to swear, but he held it back. After all, missing free throws is just like shooting fast. You can't blame the basket, right?
Fortunately, he hit the second free throw and narrowed the point difference to 1 point.
There are only the last 40 seconds left.
Denagro made substitution adjustments at this time and replaced Noah with Miller.
He was really meticulous about substitutions, because Noah missed two free throws before. If he continues to leave Noah on the court and the Cavaliers use a No-No tactic, the initiative will be taken away by the Cavaliers.
And he didn't call a timeout because he knew Brown's ability. If he called a timeout at this time, it would give Brown a chance to defend.
"Come on Bulls!"
The game has come to the final moment, and the Chicago fans stand in unison and cheer for the home team.
The most critical round.
Xu Yong first chose to play with the ball from behind. After being flanked, he distributed the ball to Rose.
Rose made a sudden move with the ball, and then knocked the ball back to Xu Yong.
There was no tactical arrangement in this round, it was all about tacit understanding.
When Rose gave the ball, Xu Yong was already cutting to the basket.
Varejao showed his ability to move quickly to the reasonable collision zone.
But before he could stand still, Xu Yong had already jumped into the air.
It's like plucking onions on dry land, but also like falling from the sky.
"Bang!"
Xu Yong used both hands to hit the ball hard into the basket!
The huge impact knocked Varejao out of the baseline.
The scene was boiling.
The referee did not blow the whistle at this time.
Neither Xu Yong was called for an offensive foul nor Varejao was called for a blocking foul.
A major feature of the Stern era is that at the end of the game, unless there is a really serious foul, the referee will hand the game over to the players.
Brown called a timeout.
At this time, there were only the last 20 seconds left in the game.
After Xu Yong dunked the ball, the score on the court came to 108 to 105. The Cavaliers were 3 points behind and they had no choice but to shoot a three-pointer.
Pause the round.
Brown picked up the tactical board, but for a moment he didn't know how to arrange it.
It was really too hard for him.
If you are behind by 3 points, others certainly know that you can shoot three-pointers, so the defense must be extended outward.
But if you score two quick points, your chances of winning are much slimmer.
The Cavaliers players gathered around Brown at this time. Seeing that Brown remained silent, the timeout passed little by little. James couldn't wait any longer. He grabbed Brown's tactical board and immediately began to draw tactics.
Except for Mike Malone, the assistant coach next to Brown, who showed a surprised expression, no one else thought there was anything wrong with this scene.
Soon, the timeout expired and the game continued.
The Cavaliers serve from the frontcourt.
They ran a starburst tactic, a tactic invented by New York head coach Red Holzman, popularized by "Zen Master" Phil Jackson, and used as a game-winner.
It seems that although James doesn't want to become the second Kobe, he certainly doesn't miss the Lakers' games.
As the name suggests, this tactic involves four people standing at the free throw line and then running away, so that the opponent does not know who you will give the ball to.
It was James who served.
"beep!"
As the referee blew his whistle, all four players on the Cavaliers field scattered.
However, James seems to have only scratched the surface this time, because Jackson usually arranges a shooter to confuse the opponent.
But James didn't do that in this wave of arrangements, which caused the most threatening Parker and Williams to be targeted by the Bulls.
James was forced to throw the ball towards Jamison in front of him, but Jamison was also blocked by Deng.
A textbook example of tactical failure.
Fortunately, because there is plenty of time, the Cavaliers will not run out of time because this wave of tactics has not been implemented.
The ball is back in James' hands, and Noah is guarding him in a misplaced position.
James was half a meter away from the three-point line, and suddenly jumped up and fired another wave of cold arrows!
This wave of choices is very surprising, because if you don't make it, then Black Eight will definitely not be able to escape.
But this is actually not that surprising, because James has the most number of buzzer-beaters in his career.
The arc of this ball is still not beautiful, and the power is obviously too strong.
"boom!"
Sure enough, the ball hit the back edge of the basket.
But the ball fell into the net bag after bouncing!
This is a fairy ball with a touch of luck!
James had an orgasm immediately after seeing the ball go in. He pouted and pressed down his hands in celebration, and then had a passionate chest-to-chest collision with Varejao who rushed over.
There was a lot of excitement at the scene. The Bulls No. 23 once took up too much of God's time, but tonight God is on the side of the Cavaliers!
Denagro called a timeout.
The last 10 seconds were also the Bulls' last attack.
Score, kill;
Can't score, overtime.
When the Bulls players came off the court, they subconsciously looked up at the score. They were just a little bit away from being eight.
The only person who didn't go to see it was Xu Yong.
If the Bulls' defense is fine, that's fine.
No one can control things like fairy balls.
And now they at least still have the initiative. Even if the last goal is not scored, it will only be another overtime.
"Coach Zhang, who do you think the Bulls will give the final shot to?" Yang Yi swallowed his saliva and asked from the commentary box.
No one expected that the game would reach this level. This is no longer intense enough to describe, it will really go down in history.
Moreover, the 48-minute game reaches the countdown stage, which is something most people’s hearts can’t stand.
At this moment, Zhang Weiping's breathing quickened and his face turned red.
"This ball must be for Xiao Xu. It depends on how the Bulls arrange it." Moreover, Zhang Weiping, who was really nervous, was also capable of business and did not use those royal terms.
But this is also a lice on a bald man's head, it's obvious. Xu Yong is in this state tonight, no matter he wins or loses, the ball can only be given to him.
Soon, the timeout came.
The Bulls' frontcourt serve.
The Cavaliers directly set up a 2-3 zone defense.
Brown's thinking is still very clear. Three-pointers are the most unstable. As long as they defend the basket and mid-range and drag the game into overtime, they will win.
The Bulls send the ball out from the frontcourt and conduct it continuously from the outside.
Brown's arrangement was a surprise to DeNagro, and the Bulls' breakout tactics didn't even have a chance to work out.
The ball finally reached Xu Yong with less than 5 seconds left, and the Cavaliers' zone defense was already pushing towards him.
Xu Yong chose to break through on the right side.
He is very fast, but the Cavaliers' zone defense completely blocked the basket. He could only get rid of the defense while moving, and then moved towards the baseline.
After counting the time silently in his mind, he took off with a drift from the bottom corner, dodged the defense and took a difficult mid-range shot with a fallback.
After getting rid of this, only James was left in front of him.
James looked ferocious and rushed forward with all his might to block the shot.
He knows the penalty scale and knows that as long as he touches the ball, it will not be considered a foul.
But he still failed to do it. Xu Yong leaned back sharply in the air and successfully avoided his block!
The basketball flew out of Xu Yong's hand, passed James' fingertips, and flew toward the basket.
"beep!"
The red light on the sidelines turned on.
The shot at the buzzer.
Time stood still at this moment, and everyone's eyes followed the spinning basketball.
"Dang!"
The basketball finally hit the edge of the basket!
This ball is too difficult.
No, it's not over yet!
The basketball bounces up and falls again.
The first bump.
Bumped a second time.
Bumped for the third time.
It bounced three times in total, but with each bounce it got closer to the basket!
Finally, it rolled right in. gif!
The moment the ball hit the basket, everyone's hearts skipped a beat.
But the moment the ball went in, they immediately reached a climax.
Everyone, even the cheerleaders sitting on the baseline, raised their hands in the air.
"The final kill is the final kill. Xu Yong faced the 'little emperor' James and completed the final kill! A black eight miracle!" From the commentary booth, Yang Yi immediately jumped up and shouted loudly.
God was on the Cavaliers' side tonight.
But Chicago no longer needs God, because this gangster city already has their own Satan!
Thanks to the unruly Mavericks, Suo Lanyu, and Obsession for continuing to reward~~Climax chapter, can you buy a monthly ticket?
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