Paul Pierce looked ugly, and it was humiliating to be crotched and passed.
He glared at Su Feng and said in a bad tone: "You should provoke me like this? Do you know what it feels like to be targeted by a tiger?"
Su Feng was very calm. He elaborated seriously: "This is not a provocation. Your crotch is the only passing path, and other aspects are blocked. I can only do this."
"You should be proud of this."
Su Feng kept talking to Pierce on the way back to halftime: "We have a kind of Kung Fu in China, the Vajra Indestructible Magic Kung Fu. When practiced to the highest level, the whole body is invulnerable. The only weak point is the crotch."
Su Feng's words surprised Paul Pierce. He thought to himself, is there such a thing?
In other words, my defense is actually very good, but he can only pass the ball from the crotch?
Pierce's brows relaxed a little.
Soon, he asked for the ball from James and started to play Su Feng alone.
Pierce's body is strong, his skills are exquisite, and his triple-threat pace is among the best in the league.
He is a typical classical small forward.
What is a classical small forward? Position your position, play singles with the ball, and use the strongest offensive means to defeat the defensive scorer in the most difficult area.
In contrast, the classical shooting guard is actually the kind of Reggie Miller who relies on movement to open up space and score, which is purely a scoring function.
But with the rise of Jordan and becoming the god of basketball, the sense of position has been rewritten, and the shooting guard has taken on the most important offensive and positional battles.
Su Feng couldn't guard against Pierce.
Pierce's probing step forced his defense away, and then he took a step forward, followed by a sudden stop and a jump shot... Pierce's offensive rhythm was natural.
Su Feng benefited greatly from defending him.
Looking back, Pierce faced Su Feng.
The basketball passed through Gill's transmission. When Su Feng received the basketball again, he also took a tentative step. Su Feng's explosive power, coordination talent and agility are all top choices.
Therefore, when he took this step, Pierce's focus also retreated somewhat.
But at this moment, Su Feng made a direct pass, and the basketball was instantly passed into the penalty area. Antonio Davis received the alley-oop and dunked the basketball into the basket.
"I thought you were going to play in isolation, aren't you a shooting guard?"
Pierce said unhappily.
"It doesn't matter where you are, as long as you can win." Su Feng was very happy, because the direct pass just now improved his understanding of super passing skills, reaching 87.
Both sides continued to attack and defend.
Pierce was still beating Su Feng in singles, but Su Feng still couldn't guard him. However, Pierce's own shooting percentage has had twists and turns.
Su Feng still passes the ball through singles. Pierce's defense is very intense, but Su Feng can always find opportunities to pass the basketball.
The two were actually evenly matched.
Soon, the first half was over.
The Bulls led by 8 points at 63:55.
Su Feng scored 7 points, 15 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block in the first half.
Among them, 15 assists in a half have broken the Bulls' historical record, and he is also the player with the most half-time assists by a rookie in NBA history.
This news made Bird particularly excited. He did not expect that he had only taught Su Feng for more than an hour, and Su Feng had made such rapid progress, and he became more and more comfortable on the court.
He is very proud.
When a legendary superstar ages, the thing that makes him most proud is that the students he taught continue his legend on the court.
Su Feng brings this joy to Bird now.
Although the most adept at showing off in NBA history, when talking to Scottie Pippen, he "posed" and said: "The defense in the NBA now is really not as good as ours at that time. Tony has only learned so much. To be able to provide 15 assists in the half, how could we have such good treatment at that time."
"It's not that the current defense is bad, it's that the Celtics' current defense is a mess. Your interior defense is like a soufflé cake, it will break if you poke it casually." Pippen said: "Look at how many passes Tony passed tonight. Come to the restricted area.”
Bird was a little embarrassed.
On the one hand, Su Feng was taught by him, and on the other hand, the Celtics are his home team.
The palms and backs of the hands are all flesh.
Su Feng's success means the Celtics' failure.
But no matter what, he was still happy tonight.
Because Su Feng succeeded because of him, and Boston failed because of him.
"Tony is going to break the record."
Phil Knight stood next to the bleacher box, looking down at the entire United Center. He has come here countless times to watch games. Jordan is the biggest benefactor in his business career. Jordan helped Nike become the world's largest basketball shoe brand.
Tonight is the first time Jordan has returned to the United Center since he left the Bulls, and he is here for Su Feng. Now, this young Bulls guard, who is almost exactly the same as Jordan, is giving him a new surprise.
"15 assists in the first half, just play steadily in the second half. It's not difficult to break the rookie's single-game historical assist record." The assistant next to him took out a stack of data, and he told the boss: "Currently, the rookie's single-game assist record is Nate Mack What Milan established in the 1980s was 21 times in a single game."
"The highest assist record in a single game is Skiles, the data is 30."
Phil Knight listened to the data report, and the smile between his brows and eyes grew wider and wider.
Behind him, the doubts of those executives were also dispelled. Everyone relies on basketball, and they can see the potential in Su Feng.
Moreover, Su Feng is a star that suddenly emerged.
He suddenly rose up, never received any formal training, and only grew taller in college... When these factors are combined together, it's hard not to be crazy about it.
Bulls boss Reinsdorf also told John Paxson: "We must make a strong effort this season. We have not made the playoffs for many, many years."
Having said this, he patted Paxson on the shoulder: "Don't let the fans down, don't let me down."
"I'll work hard!" John Paxson was full of energy and confidence.
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Hinrich lowered his head and looked through the data in the locker room, his eyes filled with shock.
He originally wanted to teach Su Feng a 'lesson', asking him to take charge of the ball without knowing what he was doing, and then make him look embarrassed. Then he appeared naturally, took up the position of core point guard, and through comparison, in front of the boss and general manager. , stepped on Su Feng's head and became the Bulls' most favored newcomer.
Who would have thought that this guy Su Feng didn't play according to the routine at all, and he actually learned Larry Bird's passing.
He actually really improved his ball control skills perfectly on the court, and under Boston's poor defense, he got 15 assists, 15 in the half.
Hinrich's highest assist number in a single game this season is only 13.
I was completely outclassed.
My status in the hearts of the boss and general manager is definitely not as good as his.
What can I do to recover?
Hinrich felt so uncomfortable.
It felt like there was a knife twisting in his heart, and the pain was unbearable.
Coach Bill was praising Su Feng, and his teammates also echoed. Antonio Davis even said: Tony's pass is the most comfortable pass I have ever received, and the angle is very tricky. I can basically launch an attack directly after receiving the basketball. .
The compliments turned the locker room into a hubbub.
Hinrich felt out of place, even though he took advantage of the opportunity to praise a few words. He didn't want to appear jealous in front of Su Feng. After all, they had never had any conflicts.
However, the pain in my heart cannot be concealed.
When Coach Bill announced the tactics for the second half, he said: "Coach, let me organize the second half. Tony should focus on scoring."
Coach Bill was hesitant. His idea was to strike while the iron was hot and let Su Feng continue to take charge of the ball.
However, Hinrich does not want Su Feng to continue to get assist data. If he really breaks the record, he, a genuine lottery point guard, will be embarrassed.
Might as well be a second-round shooting guard.
It would be so embarrassing to spread the word.
The assistant coach sided with Hinrich. Coach Bill thought about it and felt that it would be a good choice to let Su Feng continue to play shooting guard and focus on scoring. After all, Su Feng himself is a shooting guard.
However, who among the old guys on the team doesn't know Hinrich's thoughts?
Everyone sees through it but doesn’t speak out.
It's normal for young people to be a little jealous.
They don't want to get involved.
Especially speaking out publicly.
Therefore, before Antonio Davis came on the court, he deliberately pulled Su Feng aside. He whispered: "Tony, after I grab the rebound, I will pass the basketball to you. Don't pass the basketball to Hinrich." , you must always pay attention to launching quick attacks."
Then, Eddy Curry also said similar words to Su Feng in the player tunnel.
Beep!
The whistle sounded and when he came on the court, Gill made a gesture to Su Feng. His gesture was also to pass the ball to Su Feng.
Su Feng had unknowingly gained everyone's trust. Although Hinrich was the head point guard and a key target for training, he was from a prestigious school, and his personality, skills, etc. were all top choices.
But popularity is hard to say.
You have no control over heaven and earth, but you cannot control whether others like you.
The game starts again.
The Boston Celtics took a fast break. Mike James slumped his head and attacked from Hinrich's side. Hinrich's defense was very good. This time he was caught off guard. He quickly followed up the penalty area.
When James took off for a layup, James' basketball missed the basket.
Eddie Curry got the rebound, and he passed the ball to Su Feng immediately. Su Feng dribbled the ball forward.
In the frontcourt, he and Antonio Davis played a classic V-shaped pick-and-roll in the high post. They quickly went down from both lanes and passed the ball to Davis, who scored with a one-handed dunk.
Assist data +1.
A mercury-like attack.
Xinrich felt uncomfortable.
The game continues.
Ricky Davis hit a mid-range jumper.
After changing sides, Hinrich attacked with the ball, but was flanked. When he was about to be intercepted, Su Feng's move without the ball appeared in front of him, and he quickly passed the ball.
Su Feng received the basketball and immediately threw it into the paint. Eddie Curry jumped up and completed an alley-oop layup.
Assist +1 again.
Su Feng's super assist skills are also about to develop, showing signs of breakthrough.
Because Bird's passing is different from others, his passing is very fast. His passing in positional battles is very fast, and he often acts as a seamless transfer station.
It coincides with the concept of this attack.
Seeing Su Feng's assist data getting higher and higher, Hinrich felt so uncomfortable.
The game continues.
Both sides come and go, fighting to achieve a balance of power.
Su Feng did not add assists for three or four minutes, and his 18th assist was completed in the 5th minute of the third quarter. At that time, Su Feng, Hinrich, and Gill were on the third line of fast break.
Hinrich walked in the middle, he reached the free throw line and was locked. He quickly passed to Gill who was going down quickly, and Gill passed to Su Feng.
Just when everyone thought Su Feng would go straight for a layup, Su Feng threw the basketball up, and Antonio Davis, who came out from the other side with a diagonal stab, grabbed the basketball and completed a dunk.
This is a perfect fast break.
Everyone in the Bulls camp at the United Center was happy, except for Hinrich.
After this assist was completed, Su Feng's 19th assist also arrived.
Pierce broke through Su Feng's defense. He went to the basket and made a left-hand layup. Gill blocked the shot from behind. The basketball was obtained by Antonio Davis. He passed it to Su Feng, who dribbled the ball for a fast break.
When he came to the frontcourt, he quickly passed the ball to Hinrich. Without thinking, Hinrich shot directly from outside the three-point line... Whoops!
hit.
Hinrich didn't think about it at the time.
He's just a reflex.
When he realized that Su Feng's assist was +1, he was even a little annoyed.
But the fans at the United Center were on their feet.
After the on-site DJ announced that Su Feng might break the rookie single-game assist record tonight, everyone started counting Su Feng's assist numbers tonight.
Reinsdorf and John Paxson were also very excited. When Su Feng and Hinrich completed this cooperation, they stood up and high-fived each other.
They like to see this perfect match.
But there was silence for another three or four minutes, Su Feng's assists did not increase, and the Celtics even narrowed the point difference to 3 points.
Because Hinrich consciously did not pass the ball to Su Feng, his isolation style put the Bulls into trouble.
Antonio Davis then requested a timeout.
He went back to the bench, he was angry, and he just said it as a veteran player: "Kirk, you can't do this? Even if you are jealous that Tony is more talented than you, you can't joke about the game."
Antonio Davis went straight to Hinrich's soul.
Su Feng was surprised.
Hinrich was panicking inside, but on the outside he was calm and said unjustly: "Tony is my best friend, why should I be jealous of him?"
"If he is your best friend, please give the ball to Tony now. He can make the team win. Unless you are not his good friend, unless you don't want the team to win!"
Antonio Davis said angrily.
He blocked Hinrich's path.
Hinrich spread his palms: "You are messing around. Basketball is round, and no one knows what chemical reaction will happen..."
"Then give the ball to Tony and let him direct it."
At this time, Eddy Curry spoke.
Then Kendall Gill nodded too.
Hinrich couldn't believe it.
But there was nothing he could do.
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