"Who knows what the attendance will be tonight?"
When he came to the locker room, most of his teammates were there, so Zhou Quan asked casually.
"I know, Iron Fist, about 60%, I just heard what the staff said." Darnell Walker said.
"We have a super center tonight, but it's only 60%? It seems that our record needs to be improved, at least to enter the top eight, and the attendance rate will be better." Zhou Quan shook his head.
"I'm going to grab twenty rebounds tonight." Rodman jumped up and down excitedly.
Zhou Quan glanced at Rodman, smiled and said: "Dachong, I heard that your party last night was very exciting?"
Rodman froze and chuckled: "Iron Fist, I promise it won't affect the game."
Zhou Quan smiled and said: "Dennis, you said you were willing to work together. If you can't do what you just said, I guarantee you will regret saying this."
Rodman felt his throat was dry. Iron Fist never spoke harshly to him, but he was afraid of this face with a gentle smile.
The reason is that behind this smiling face is a bloody fist.
He still clearly remembers the scene where Iron Fist beat Ranbir and wiped the blood from his fist on Ranbir. He didn't want to provoke Iron Fist no matter who he provoked.
Head coach Chuck Daly is very satisfied with the current atmosphere in the locker room. Joe Dumars is the nominal leader, but in fact, it is Iron Fist who controls the locker room, and Iron Fist controls the locker room better than Laimbeer and Thomas. .
Iron Fist never waved his fist easily, he was kind to his teammates, had a very good relationship with him, and had the backing of his fists. Stingers like Rodman and fierce bad boys like John Salley also surrendered to Iron Fist. Next, I don’t dare to explode the stab at all.
After the fight in the locker room, he thought the Pistons were finished, but now it seems that it was an unexpected exchange between the old and the new that no one expected, but the process was too sudden and intense. Now the Pistons have finally calmed down.
"Due to John Salley's injury, William Bedford will be the starting center as a substitute tonight." He then said.
At half past seven, the first lineup was announced.
Knicks: Ewing, Charles Oakley, McDaniel, Gerald Wilkins, Mark Jackson
Pistons: William Bedford, Dennis Rodman, Orlando Ulrich, Joe Dumars, Zhou Quan
The game was broadcast live nationwide on TNT, with commentators Robert Guida and Ringo Wilson.
At this time, Wilson analyzed: "Previously, the Knicks had 5 wins and 5 losses, and their record was better than the Pistons, but their winning rate was only 50%, and they still need to work hard.
The Pistons have an incomplete lineup and are obviously not as strong as the Knicks. Their three-game winning streak has been interrupted, and they are likely to experience another losing streak tonight.
If the Pistons want to enter the top eight, they must wait for the return of the Smiling Assassin. "
Jida analyzed: "Pat Riley has just joined the Knicks. The Knicks' current style has changed somewhat, but Coach Riley is not building a gorgeous lineup like the Lakers. Based on the characteristics of the Knicks' lineup, I think he is building A tough style. Well, like the Bad Boys style."
Wilson smiled and said: "Laimbeer retired, and the bad boy team has completely become a thing of the past. Both Joe Dumars and Iron Fist are gentle and elegant gentlemen. They are not bad boys, so now when it comes to this team , we can only say the Pistons, not the Bad Boys."
Guida shook his head and said: "I admit that Joe Dumas is a gentleman, but Iron Fist, he is not a bad boy, but he is not a gentleman either."
"What is he?" Wilson asked curiously.
"He is a knight, a knight who faces everything bravely. I believe he will not wave his fist at the weak." Jida said seriously.
At eight o'clock, the game officially begins.
Ewing and John Salley jumped the ball and the Knicks attacked.
Mark Jackson entered the frontcourt and saw Zhou Quan blocking the front. He dribbled the ball calmly while getting close to Zhou Quan. He turned around at the end and made a gesture of playing with his back.
He knows that Zhou Quan's tonnage is much greater than him, but he is very confident. His bottom body is strong enough, and with his big butt and back-hitting skills, ordinary small forwards can move, and Zhou Quan can also hit from behind. Shouldn't be a problem.
Zhou Quan was startled and continued to play from behind. Do you think I am another point guard?
Your lower body is strong enough to move the small forward, but that is because their center of gravity is much higher than yours, their weight is larger than yours, but their muscle content is smaller than yours.
My center of gravity is not higher than yours, my tonnage is greater, my muscle content is greater than yours, and even if my lower body strength is not as good as yours, it is not much different. You can move the small forward, I can even defend the inside, and you can move me. , today I lie on the ground and write you a word of service.
"no."
As soon as the two people's chests and backs came into contact, Mark Jackson knew that there was some trouble today. He couldn't move Zhou Quan, not at all. Instead, his center of gravity became somewhat loose under the reaction force.
This offensive technique he only developed in the offseason is to use his back to hit the ball. After approaching the basket, he uses his left shoulder to hold the defender and throws with his right hand. At the same time, use this offense to attract double teams and take the opportunity to pass the ball to the open space.
But now Zhou Quan cannot be conquered, and neither this offense nor the tactics of attracting double-teams can be used.
But this didn't bother him, and he immediately asked shooting guard Wilkins for a pick-and-roll.
Wilkins came over immediately. He used the wall to get rid of Zhou Quan, pulled to the right wing, and started to hit Joe Dumars with his back.
Joe Dumars' tonnage is 86 kilograms, which is 4 kilograms heavier than him, but his muscle content is higher and his strength is even stronger than Joe Dumars. With a lower center of gravity and a big butt, Joe Dumas Can't withstand his back blow.
Sure enough, Wilkins carried Joe Dumars and slowly arched into the wing.
Joe Dumars is not someone to be trifled with either. He is FMVP, two-time All-Star, twice defensively on the first team, once on the second team. He is top-notch both offensively and defensively. Seeing that he couldn’t hold it any longer, he suddenly withdrew his stool and took a step from the left side of Mark Jackson. , implemented a steal.
The timing of his steal was selective, because at this time Rodman pounced from inside to double-team.
When Mark Jackson plays from behind, he will constantly shake his head to observe the situation in the paint area and the weak side, but in the process, he will intermittently lose sight of the paint area.
This time when he noticed Rodman's movement, Rodman was already one step behind him, and at this time, Joe Dumars suddenly made a steal.
Being removed from the bench, his center of gravity was somewhat affected, so at the first moment, he was unable to pass the ball, and the next moment, a double team arrived.
Zhou Quan immediately took action at this time, suddenly turned around and ran towards the front court.
"Snapped!"
Joe Dumars successfully intercepted the ball, saw Zhou Quan's action, and immediately passed the ball.
Zhou Quan crossed the center line to catch the ball, and little Wilkins behind him desperately pursued him, but he started two steps too slowly and failed to catch up.
"boom!"
He didn't miss the opportunity to dunk. For a small point guard, this was the best dunk opportunity. A powerful tomahawk chop made the whole audience roar.
The on-site commentator, the bearded John Rowes, shouted excitedly: "Joe Dumars' defense is still formidable, even Jordan would not dare to be presumptuous in front of him.
Rodman's double team is the right time. He is getting better and better and is showing us his defense and rebounding ability, as well as trash talk.
And Iron Fist's fast break dunk lets us know that a small point guard can also dunk. "
