June 7th, the G2 game day.
In the visiting team's locker room, Jordan glanced at the dilapidated locker room with a look of disgust on his face.
He looked at his teammates and said to Pippen next to him: "Scotty, play hard. After you win the championship, I will take you to play golf."
He agrees very much with what Larry Bird said. In addition to him, the team needs someone to stand up, and for this person, Pippen is the most likely.
Pippen wanted to say, let golf go to hell. It would be more practical for you to take me to a few business events, help me get more endorsements, and let me earn more Franklin.
He hates Michael Jordan for this. He makes a lot of money, but he doesn't make him rich and demands so much.
…
At eight o'clock, the two teams announced their starting lineups.
Bulls: Cart White, Horace Grant, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, B.J. Armstrong
SuperSonics: Sam Perkins, Rodman, Schrempf, Kendall Gill, Zhou Quan
Larry Bird said: "Ervin, do you think the Bulls have a chance to come back in this game?"
"Of course."
Magic Johnson gave his answer without hesitation, and then explained: "SuperSonics' interior lineup has flaws, and the substitute interior lineup is not enough. Although rookie Earvin Johnson has height, his strength is too poor.
Michael made many breakthroughs in the G1 game, but unfortunately it was the SuperSonics' home court and he didn't take as many free throws as Iron Fist, so...
To be honest, if it was at the United Center, Michael would definitely get more free throw opportunities, and the result of the G1 game would probably be completely opposite. "
Larry Bird nodded and said: "What you said makes sense, but there is no problem for the SuperSonics to win. The home whistle is part of the game, and the Bulls' home court is the same."
Magic also nodded and said: "Of course, what I mean is that if the game were played at the Bulls' home court, the result would probably be different."
At the scene, a row of NBA stars were sitting on the sidelines, but the seats in the front row were limited, and many stars were also sitting in the second and third rows.
Barkley was just unhappy. He sat in the second row in the G1 game, and he was in the second row this time. The SuperSonics management is bullshit.
At this time, the assassin sitting in front of him turned back and said: "Flying Pig, the view from the front is better, and you are too short. You will definitely not be able to see it from behind. I should be blocking you. Do you want me to let you go?"
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar next to him laughed and said nothing.
"roll!"
Buckley said angrily.
Dameng next to him warned: "Assassin, don't cause trouble, otherwise the iron fist will not be able to save you."
"I'm so scared! You are so talented, why don't you apply for a boxing license? Please pity Iron Fist and give him a chance to beat you." The assassin said disdainfully.
"Pfft!"
Joe Dumas next to him laughed so hard that he laughed so hard.
"you?"
Dameng was instantly killed by the assassin.
Gong Li was sitting in the front row today. Zhou Quan arranged it for her and it was provided free of charge.
Before Zhou Quan came to the SuperSonics last year, the management promised his agent many additional conditions, including home tickets.
Neither Big Mouth Roberts nor Rambo let him arrange it, and the tickets in his hand could not be used at all.
Sitting next to her is Dazui. Dazui met Gong Li at the Oscars in March and met her the day before yesterday through Zhou Quan's introduction. However, Gong Li's English is not good yet, and the two of them only speak it occasionally. Have a chat or two.
Roberts heard the assassin's words and turned around and said: "Gentlemen, as far as I know, Iron Fist will fight against the top ten professional boxers in the WBC heavyweight world rankings during the offseason, so don't be impulsive."
At this point, she shrugged and said with a smile, "You know what I mean, right?"
"Miss Roberts, these two guys must know that, and they will definitely consider applying for a boxing license calmly, I guarantee it." The assassin smiled.
"No, what I actually mean is that with Iron Fist's strength, if he fights someone without strength, it will bring him down." Zhu Yaya Roberts said.
"Pfft!"
Everyone who heard it burst into laughter. The assassin fell to the floor laughing, and Barkley and Olajuwon's expressions became even uglier.
Roberts added: "For this boxing match, according to my information, Iron Fist's appearance fee will reach tens of millions of dollars, which is the level of top boxers."
"Wow!"
The Assassin and Joe Dumars were half exaggerated and half genuinely surprised that their entire career was a salary of more than 10 million US dollars.
Dameng and Feizhu, whose faces were as black as carbon, had to smile dryly at Roberts and nodded in response.
"Julia, can Iron Fist really get a 10 million appearance fee?" Rambo asked excitedly.
"That's right." Roberts nodded.
"He has that strength." Rambo nodded immediately.
“Having that influence, too.”
Arnold said: "Without enough influence and popularity, and even with strength, he cannot get tens of millions of appearance fees. The four major boxing organizations will not arrange good opponents for him at all."
Rambo said excitedly: "I am now looking forward to Tekken's world championship gold belt challenge in the future. In one year or two years, I think he has a chance.
Defensively, he has god-level dodge. Offensively, he has the most accurate boxing skills. He really has the strength to challenge the world boxing champion. "
Barkley thought about what his wife Maureen had said to him before, that once Iron Fist achieved excellent results in other sports, his influence would even surpass Jordan's in the future, so he was a little irritated when he looked for opportunities to make friends with Iron Fist.
At this time, the lights on the scene went out, and under the host's passionate call, the starters began to play.
"Victory! Victory! Victory..."
Loud shouts rang out at the Seattle Center Arena.
"With such high morale, I hope the Sonics can continue their efforts and strive for another victory." Zhang Lili said expectantly.
"I hope so. If we lead 2-0, it will be easy to play," Sun Zhenping said.
Zhang Li thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "It's actually very difficult. It's very difficult to win the first game. The Bulls' lineup and inside lineup are better than the Sonics."
Sun Zhenping said a little helplessly: "Rodman is actually better at the fourth position, mainly because the fifth position is too poor, and Perkins' performance in the finals was too poor. The height is too low, and the ability to protect the basket is seriously insufficient. .”
"How Kendall Gill performs tonight will also determine the final result to a large extent." Zhang Lili said.
Sun Zhenping smiled and said: "Schrempf scored 21 points in the last game and shot 56%. I hope his performance can continue to maintain efficiency tonight."
"He got a lot of openings. Pippen often helped defend and would give him opportunities. Anyway, his performance was more stable than Perkins and Gill. The two of them also got a lot of openings, but they couldn't seize them. They were too nervous. , The psychological quality is not good." Zhang Liyi nodded.
…
At half past eight, the game starts.
Jump ball, Perkins beats Cartwright, Seattle offense.
"boom!"
At the top of the arc, Zhou Quan faked a shot and was not blocked by Jordan, but he missed the first shot.
"Zhou Quan missed a three-pointer and Grant grabbed the rebound. Now the Bulls are attacking and advancing very quickly." Zhang Liang said quickly.
Zhou Quan pursued the defense with all his strength, blocking Jordan's right side and forcing him to control the ball with his left hand.
Kendall Gill also caught up, on Jordan's left side.
Jordan entered the penalty area, held the ball high in his left hand, and flew into the air. The next moment, Zhou Quan and Kendall Gill jumped up.
But he retracted his right hand, dodged the two blocks, and continued to glide forward. After the two fell, he shot for the basket again.
"brush!"
The basketball goes hollow into the basket.
"ah!"
Two thousand visiting team fans cheered instantly.
"Beautiful! A flying man is a flying man. His terrifying ability to stay in the air is so great that even after the two Iron Fists landed on the ground, he was still in the sky." Larry Bird praised.
"In the state of weightlessness, he has overcome the gravity of the earth." Magic Johnson also praised.
"Iron Fist, I will definitely win tonight."
After Jordan got it, he was very excited and started talking trash.
"Congratulations, you had a good dream." Zhou Quan replied.
Sonics offense.
"boom!"
Zhou Quan came to the top of the arc, broke through Jordan and then made a jump shot from the free throw line, but still missed.
"It's a bit troublesome to miss two shots!" Sun Zhenping frowned.
Zhang Lili said: "Don't be anxious, it's just the beginning. And even if Zhou Quan's touch is not good, he can still organize offense and pass the ball. He has two knives, and one of them will always be sharp."
Seeing Zhou Quan miss two shots, Jordan couldn't help but secretly rejoice. Iron Fist's offense was not good, and he would never be able to beat him with just passing and assists.
Among the important rotation players of the SuperSonics, Zhou Quan has the highest shooting percentage. Center Perkins's shooting percentage is worse than shooting guard Kendall Gill. Without Zhou Quan's offense, he is not afraid of the SuperSonics at all.
It's like Stockton, who can only pass the ball and has no finishing ability, so what's the use?
"brush!"
Pippen hit a three-pointer over Schrempf.
"Oh, 5:0, the Bulls made 2 of 2 shots, they are in better shape!" Larry Bird said.
"Let's see, it's just the beginning. No one's touch will remain the same. Iron Fist will definitely adjust. This is the ability of the top players." Magic Johnson said.
When the SuperSonics attacked, Zhou Quan broke through with the ball and stopped shooting from outside.
Jordan is also very experienced. Zhou Quan's touch is not very good, so he mainly defends breakthroughs.
Under Jordan's targeted defense, Zhou Quan failed to make two consecutive breakthroughs. At this time, Kendall Gill cut from the right wing, and BJ fell behind. There was a small gap, and he immediately passed the ball.
Gill received the ball from the right waist and rushed into the paint area, facing Cartwright and throwing.
But at this moment, Jordan turned down, took one step, and grabbed the ball with a slap.
"Oh ho!"
Two thousand visiting fans roared and shouted with excitement.
"Oh, grab the hat!"
Magic Johnson shouted excitedly.
Jordan went on a fast break and advanced with the ball in person, but Zhou Quan intercepted at the free throw line.
Jordan changed direction to the right to break through, but Zhou Quan made an accurate prediction, moved into position first, reached out and stabbed Jordan's ball just in time.
"Beautiful, Iron Fist stole the ball!" Sun Zhenping roared excitedly.
Cartwright, who took one step out from the basket, quickly retreated towards the basket. At this time, Zhou Quan rushed towards the basket, and two steps later met Cartwhite with a powerful dunk.
"boom!"
With the explosive sound of the basket exploding, Cartwright was knocked to the ground.
"Beep!"
The referee's whistle sounded.
"Oh ho!"
Like a hurricane, shouts of excitement swept through the Seattle Center Arena.
"Dunk! Iron Fist dunked Bulls center Bill Cartwright in front of him, and then dunked him over..." The roar of the on-site commentator Hernem Chrisman sounded in the sky above the stadium.
"It's so powerful! The front buckle is so powerful! Haha..." Zhang Lili said excitedly.
"I remember in the second round of last year's playoffs, in the first game against the Bulls, Zhou Quan dunked him in his first attack, causing him to get injured and end the game." Sun Zhenping said with a smile.
"Shet!"
Jordan was very depressed. He had just taken advantage of Kendall Gill, but then turned around and lost his face to Iron Fist.
"Iron Fist, that's great!" Kendall Gill ran up and shouted excitedly.
"Let's work together!" Zhou Quan encouraged.
"Um!"
Kendall Gill nodded heavily.
Cartwright was pulled up, supported his old waist, and signaled a substitution to Phil Jackson, who was looking at him from the sidelines.
"Oh, history repeats itself, Iron Fist hurts Cartwright again." Larry Bird said in surprise.
"It doesn't matter, the Bulls' backup center is no worse than Carter White." Magic Johnson said.
Phil Jackson brought on backup center Luke Longley and the game continued.
"Luke Longley, Australian, 218 cm, 120 kg, Zhou Quan's draft pick of the same year, No. 7 pick in the first round of 1991, role player."
At this point, Zhang Lili couldn't help but added: "To be honest, he is not worthy of this pick. If he participates in the draft now, the league will pay more attention to defenders, and he may not get this pick."
Sun Zhenping said: "But his height advantage is too great. Rodman is one head shorter than him. The Bulls will probably let him attack on Rodman's head."
"It's possible that, in terms of height and tonnage, anyone he plays against the Sonics is out of position. Now the Sonics need to strengthen their defense at the basket, and Rodman also needs to go around to defend." Zhang Liangli also said seriously.
At this time, Zhou Quan hit an extra free throw, 5:3, and the Bulls attacked.
Luke Longley entered the basket, Rodman did not defend and went directly forward.
He stood in front of Langley, like a child, squatting slightly with his knees down, half sitting on Langley's lap, his head only reaching Langley's chest, making him at least two feet shorter.
Luke Longley has height and tonnage. He stands very firmly under the basket. As soon as he reaches the basket, he reaches for the ball from Pippen who is holding the ball.
"The SuperSonics' interior line is really pitiful. They look like a bunch of boy scouts." Larry Bird couldn't help complaining.
"Pfft!"
Magic Johnson burst out laughing.
Pippen held the ball on the left wing and lobbed the ball toward the basket.
On the right wing, Zhou Quan dropped Jordan, turned around and rushed towards the basket.
He must help defend the basket, otherwise Luke Longley can catch the ball and score directly. It is not difficult. The height advantage is too great.
According to the team's defensive system, his position will be filled by Gill, and BJ will get an open space. When he double-teams Luke Longley, he has to cut off the passing angle between the basket and BJ.
Jordan didn't follow up, so he waited for the pass at the three-point line. Kendall Gill ran towards him at the top of the arc, but BJ was open again.
"Yes!"
When the ball was sliding down, Rodman tried his best to take off. The timing of his take-off was very good, and his fingertips just touched the ball.
Luke Longley also took off to catch the ball, but he jumped about a foot high, but he stretched out his hand to catch the ball. The basketball was hit by Rodman, flew over his palm, and hit the backboard.
"Snapped!"
Zhou Quan just rushed in, flew past Rodman, and grabbed the rebounding basketball.
"Oh, Rodman is really good, this should be considered his steal." Zhang Liang said excitedly.
"Damn it!"
When Jordan saw Jordan on the outside, he immediately turned around and ran away.
In addition to him, BJ at the top of the key and Pippen on the right also turned around and returned to defense.
When Zhou Quan saw that the Bulls were back on defense from outside, he didn't hurry up and pushed forward unhurriedly.
At the top of the arc, he still broke through with the ball.
Jordan still focused on guarding Zhou Quan's breakthrough. Zhou Quan was blocked when he rushed to the free throw line, but he suddenly stepped back and made a jump shot. Jordan's reaction was half a beat too slow.
"brush!"
The water splashed and hit two points.
"Oh, I hit it. Zhou Quan made a shot, one of three. Now it becomes more difficult for Jordan to defend." Zhang Lili said excitedly.
In the TNT commentary box, Magic Johnson smiled and said: "I just said, a person's touch cannot be static."
(End of chapter)
