Zhou Quan took the ball to the left wing, used Perkins' cover to get rid of Hornacek, then bypassed Tom Chambers, and quickly headed towards the penalty area.
On the front left side of the basket, the postman was waiting.
Zhou Quan reached the ball in a few steps, slowed down slightly, suddenly changed hands to control the ball, and at the same time changed direction downwards and entered the penalty area close to the baseline.
The postman immediately moved sideways toward the basket, raised his hands high, and squeezed Zhou Quan with his chest.
Zhou Quan accelerated past the postman, took off from the left side of the basket, held the ball in his right hand, and picked the basket with one hand.
The postman also took off to block the shot, but Zhou Quan drew his right hand, dodged the postman's block, flew under the basket, reached the right side of the basket, and then picked up the basket with his backhand before landing.
"brush!"
The basketball flew down the basket.
"ah!"
After scoring this goal on the postman's head, Zhou Quan also pumped his fist and roared with excitement.
"The backhand basket... went in! Beautiful, this ball is difficult." Zhang Lili said excitedly.
Jazz attack.
Zhou Quan followed up with Stockton holding the ball, Stockton and Postman engaged in a high pick-and-roll, and then when Zhou Quan followed up, he passed the ball back to Postman.
The postman caught the ball and shot over Rodman's head, but missed.
Substitute Michael Cage protected the backcourt rebound. Zhou Quan took the ball to the frontcourt, pulled it to the left wing again, and began to break through with the ball.
Hornacek couldn't stop him, so he reached the left midfielder, stopped suddenly, forced the postman to come over to cover, and then passed the ball to Gill who was cutting from behind.
"brush!"
With an empty basket, Gill easily scored a goal.
"You still have to rely on breakthroughs to score the ball. No one in the Jazz can stop Tie Fist's breakthrough with the ball, so they can't deal with this breakthrough tactic." Bill Walton said.
"32:25, the Jazz are 7 points behind again." Williams said.
After the first quarter, 34:27, the Jazz were 7 points behind.
Zhou Quan played the entire first quarter, making 6 of 10 shots, 2 of 3 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 16 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal.
The Postman made 5 of 8 shots and 3 of 4 free throws, scoring 13 points.
"Dennis, use some strength to deal with the postman. We are going to defeat the Jazz today. It would be a joke if they force us to draw 2-2."
On the bench, Zhou Quan said to Rodman.
Rodman nodded heavily and said, "Don't worry, Iron Fist, I'll leave the postman to you."
At the beginning of the second quarter, both teams came on the bench.
After three minutes of playing, Tom Chambers made 2 of 3 shots and 2 of 2 free throws over rookie Earvin Johnson, scoring 6 points in a row, chasing the point difference to two points, and SuperSonics called a timeout.
Zhang Lili said: "The SuperSonics' interior substitutes are a bit poor. Michael Cage is not good, and Earvin Johnson has little potential. It is estimated that it will be difficult to play. The other interior substitutes are marginal."
Sun Zhenping said: "The outside line is better. McMillan and Vincent Esqiu are both good, but the touch in the past three minutes was average."
After the timeout, the Sonics replaced their main lineup.
For the Jazz, Tom Chamberm, who had already scored 11 points, continued to play, and the main center was still sitting on the bench.
"It seems that Hornacek can't defend Iron Fist, and the defensive effect is not very good. Jerry Sloan rearranged Stockton to defend Iron Fist." Bill Walton said.
"brush!"
The fake shot turned out to be sudden. Zhou Quan shook his head and broke through from the top of the key. He stopped in front of the postman and made a shot.
"Yes, four points. Zhou Quan's score should be able to stabilize the situation. Next, we will try to defend against the opponent's attack." Zhang Lili said.
"boom!"
He was really on guard. Rodman hit the postman in the low post on the right wing. The postman turned around and shot a jumper, and missed the shot.
Perkins protected the backcourt rebound, and Zhou Quan advanced to the frontcourt.
Changing direction before crossing the step, Stockton was shaken off his feet and lost his center of gravity, and then he rushed over from the right.
The postman came out of the basket, Zhou Quan turned around, got to the basket, hit a layup, and hit a goal.
"Beautiful! Zhou Quan beat two people in a row. The postman can't guard him under the basket." Zhang Lili smiled.
Sun Zhenping said: "The postman's moving speed is average, and his ability to protect the basket is actually average. The main reason is that his elbows are strong and others are afraid of him."
"He doesn't dare to mess around when playing SuperSonics." Zhang Li said with a smile.
Jazz attack.
The postman wanted to go deep, but Rodman moved faster and went around to defend. He went in and didn't catch the ball. He had to pull out and get the ball with Rodman's back in the low right wing.
Stockton had no chance to pass the ball to the postman. His downward passing angle was blocked by Zhou Quan, so he could only pass it to Hornacek on the right, allowing him to pass to the postman.
"Snapped!"
But Zhou Quan had already predicted Stockton's passing choice, intervened in time, and successfully intercepted the ball.
"Oh, the ball was stolen. Iron Fist came down quickly, but Jazz couldn't catch up with him." Sun Zhenping shouted passionately.
"boom!"
Zhou Quan flew and dunked, widening the point difference to 8 points and stopping the Jazz.
After the timeout, Tom Chambers was replaced and Spencer came up.
The postman hit Rodman hard again, but missed. Rodman tried his best to hit the ball, and the postman still missed the jump shot.
Perkins protected the backcourt rebound and the SuperSonics attacked.
Zhou Quan changed his offensive strategy, pulling to the left wing to play a pick-and-roll with Perkins. After getting rid of Stockton, the slow-moving Spencer couldn't keep up with him. He got an open space on the left wing and hit a jump shot.
Next, he once again used this method to attack continuously and scored two more goals. He made 3 of 4 shots and scored 6 points in a row. He defeated the Jazz with a wave of flank attacks and widened the point difference to double digits.
At the end of the second quarter, 61:51, the Jazz were 10 points behind.
"Zhou Quan scored 26 points in 21 minutes at halftime. There should be a chance of 40+ points today. It is best to win the game." Sun Zhenping said.
"If you don't win, there's no point in scoring 50 points. Instead, the media will say you've lost points." Zhang Li said.
"Director Zhang, based on the current situation, the chance is still greater, right?" Sun Zhenping asked.
Zhang Liyi nodded and said: "Zhou Quan's scoring ability is still very strong. Every time the Jazz tried to catch up tonight, he was beaten back by him. This is the value of a superstar. He can stand up at critical moments.
However, tonight the Jazz did a very good job of suppressing the SuperSonics' offensive and defensive rhythm. The SuperSonics had very few fast breaks. "
After 15 minutes, the second half began.
Sonics offense.
Michael Cage is on the court and cannot be pulled out, and the penalty area is a bit crowded.
Zhou Quan took the ball to the left wing and started a pick-and-roll with Schrempf. Stockton and small forward David Benoit double-teamed him in time, but his pass was too fast and passed through the gap between the two. Schrempf caught the ball and made a jump shot.
Twenty seconds later, the two again played a pick-and-roll tactic on the left wing. Schrempf got a chance to beat Stockton in a misplaced position and hit another jump shot.
"Schrempf is good. He only scored 6 points in the first half and his performance was average. But he scored 4 points in a row in the second half. He feels good. Zhou Quan will definitely pass more passes to him." Zhang Lili said happily.
He was really right. Zhou Quan saw that Schrempf had good touch and frequently played pick-and-roll tactics with Schrempf in the third quarter. Schrempf made 4 of 6 shots in a single quarter and scored 8 points, while he He also received 6 assists in a single quarter.
At the end of the third quarter, at 91:76, the SuperSonics were already leading by 15 points and the victory was certain.
In a crucial game, the Jazz could not give up the game and played even more fiercely in the final quarter.
However, the SuperSonics, led by Zhou Quan, withstood the Jazz's offense and led by 10 points after half a quarter.
In the second half of the quarter, the Jazz consumed too much energy in the first half and lost their energy. The Sonics took the opportunity to launch a counterattack. Zhou Quan sent a steal and launched a 6:0 offensive within two minutes, widening the point difference in one fell swoop. Arrived at 16 minutes.
"Congratulations to the SuperSonics, three to one, the match point is obtained."
"Congratulations to Zhou Quan, he is on track to advance to the Western Conference Finals."
After the game, Zhang Lili and Sun Zhenping were excited.
In the ABC commentary box, Bill Walton laughed and said: "Iron Fist played for 45 minutes and scored 38 points, 6 rebounds, 17 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers and 4 fouls. He shot 52% from the field and made 3 of 6 three-pointers. The efficiency is very good.
In addition, at critical moments, he had excellent mental quality, withstood the pressure, continuously repelled Jazz counterattacks, and helped the team win the match point. "
"The Postman scored 31 points and 13 rebounds, but unfortunately he became the king of empty shots," Williams said.
"The Postman shot 44.4% from the field. His performance in the last three quarters of the game was not as good as in the first quarter. Although Rodman couldn't guard him, it limited his efficiency." Bill Walton said.
After winning this game, Zhou Quan was half relieved, and the other half would have to be after promotion. He still didn't dare to be careless. After all, when leading three to one, there were many overturns.
In another game, the Knicks defeated the Hawks at home and got the match point.
On the 17th, the SuperSonics returned to Seattle, and that night the second round of G5 began.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls defeated the Pacers and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals first with a score of 4-1.
After a year, Jordan once again reached the Eastern Conference Finals. He was very excited and happy. He accepted the post-game interview on the spot.
"Michael, the Eastern Conference Finals without you is boring. Congratulations, you have reached the Eastern Conference Finals again."
"Three grams of oil!"
"What do you want to say most now?"
"We are back on the winning path and we want to keep winning until the end."
In the West, Mosaic returned to home and defeated the Suns with a score of 86:109. After losing two games, they won three games in a row and gained a match point.
The Suns were overall inaccurate, shooting only 39.2% from the field. The seven substitute players made a total of 14 of 37 shots, with a shooting percentage of only 37.8%. The five main players made 24 of 60 shots, with a shooting percentage of only 40%. They took 97 shots. Mosaic only made 73 shots, but lost by a full 23 points despite taking 24 more shots.
No one thinks that the Suns lost unjustly. They lagged behind Mosaic in shooting percentage, free throws, three-pointers, rebounds, assists, and blocks.
Mosaic's overall shooting rate reached an astonishing 56.2%, 11 more rebounds, and 26 free throws, 14 more than the Suns. Eight people had free throws and played very aggressively, while only four of the Suns had free throws. , just outside jumpers.
After the game, Barkley's face turned pale. From a good situation of two consecutive away wins to now about to be overturned, he seemed to have been on a roller coaster and felt as if he was dead.
Olajuwon's face turned red because of his excitement. He asked excitedly: "Charles, do you want me to help you find a good dock?"
"roll!"
Buckley turned around and left, completely in no mood to listen to Dameng's trash talk.
"Ha ha……"
Dameng laughed heartily from behind.
On May 18th, the second round of G5 battle will continue.
A large number of fans gathered at the Seattle Center Arena starting at noon, and by evening it was already packed with people.
Tickets for the playoffs are very high, and the key games are even higher. However, Seattle has a very good economy and has a large middle class, so the tickets have long been sold out.
"Western Judgment! Western Judgment! Western Judgment..."
When the supersonic bus approached, there was a loud shout.
At 8 o'clock, the G5 game between the Sonics and the Jazz officially started. 91:102. In the end, the Sonics defeated their opponent at home and advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a big score of 4 to 1.
"Western Judgment! Western Judgment! Western Judgment..."
This is the second consecutive season that the Sonics have reached the Western Conference Finals. When the game ended, extremely high cheers erupted from the scene.
Facing elimination, the postman, who was unwilling to be eliminated, played an explosive state. In this game, Rodman was completely defeated. In 46 minutes, he made 15 of 27 shots, a shooting rate of 55.5%, and 7 of 9 free throws. Data of 37 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 5 turnovers and 4 fouls.
But Zhou Quan performed better, playing in a super explosive state. In 45 minutes, he made 15 of 21 shots, a hit rate of 71.4%, 3 of 7 three-pointers, a hit rate of 42.9%, and 11 of 11 free throws. He scored 44 points, 4 rebounds, 14 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers and 3 fouls, showing a top offensive and defensive performance.
Whether it was Stockton or Hornacek defending, he relied on his powerful offensive ability to defeat the opponent. The Jazz really couldn't restrain him and launched an all-round attack on him, but his passing immediately let the Jazz Tasted the pain.
On the defensive end, he allowed Stockton to make only 4 of 13 shots, with a shooting percentage of only 30.8%. He blocked the opponent twice and stole the opponent three times. Stockton only scored 10 points, 4 assists, 1 steal and 6 consecutive shots and penalties. The turnover data fully demonstrates Tenke Stockton's ability.
In another game, the Knicks defeated the Hawks again, also eliminating their opponents with a big score of four to one, and successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
On the 19th, the second round of G6 battle continues.
Three of the four groups of opponents have already decided the winner, leaving only Mosaic and the Suns. This game is the Suns' home court. This is also a game that the Suns cannot lose. If they lose, they will be eliminated.
In the end, the Suns relied on their home court advantage to defeat Mosaic 89:103. The two sides tied at three to three and would enter the tiebreaker.
Five players from the Suns scored in double figures, and two scored 20+ points. AC Green repaid the big contract given to him by the Suns with 22 points.
Mosaic only had three players score in double figures, and their condition was slightly worse.
"Last year, the Suns reached the tiebreaker with the SuperSonics in the Western Conference Finals, and then were defeated by the Iron Fist Pistons in the Finals. This year, they played with Mosaic in the second round and reached the tiebreaker. So I am not optimistic about the Suns, even if Barkley makes it. Entering the Western Conference Finals, I also think he will fall at the feet of Iron Fist again.”
Isiah Thomas, the Smiling Assassin, said this in an interview with the media in New York the next morning.
"Isiah, are you more optimistic about the Suns entering the Western Conference Finals?" the reporter asked.
"No, I am more optimistic about Mosaic." The assassin said.
"Why?"
"Because at the critical moment, Barkley became a weakling and couldn't stand up."
(End of chapter)
