Chapter 64 The Situation Changes Dramatically! Unexpected Losses!
Chapter 64 The Situation Changes Dramatically! Unexpected Losses!
With Jordan as a formidable weapon in the low post, the Jazz's defense has become increasingly vulnerable and leaky.
Under their leadership and orchestration, the Bulls scored repeatedly in the latter part of the first quarter, quickly establishing a lead of about 10 points!
At this point, Sloan's only option was to pray: pray that Malone's firepower could match Jordan's, pray that Jordan himself would miss his shots, and pray that all the passes Jordan made would go in.
Well, at least in the latter half of the first quarter, Sloan's prayers were not received by God at all.
The Jazz were dominated by the Bulls throughout the first quarter.
Lin Tian finally got a chance to play in the last three minutes of the first quarter, but under the Jazz's still solid defensive formation and collapsing defense, although Lin Tian was able to easily shake off the Jazz's first line of defense, his shooting ability was not yet stable, so he did not have many good opportunities to score.
Fortunately, even though Lin Tian's performance was mediocre against the Jazz's bench, the score difference between the two sides remained around 10 points, without any major changes.
林天在场上从第一节末一直打到了第二节还剩下8分钟的时候才下场,7分钟的时间里,他5投2中拿下4分2助攻,表现只能说是中规中矩。
Then, the two sides once again engaged in a battle between their key players.
By this time, the initial probing in the first quarter had ended, and both sides gradually got into the zone and started to get into form. The confrontation became more and more intense, and their actions became more and more out of control. Trash talk and elbows were flying everywhere!
The score difference between the two teams remained relatively balanced, fluctuating between 6 and 10 points. The Jazz were unable to close the gap further, while the Bulls didn't have any good way to widen the score gap either!
With four minutes remaining in the second quarter, the score was still 41-48!
Thanks to Kukoc's outstanding performance in the first quarter, the Bulls are currently leading by 7 points.
Then, the situation on the field suddenly changed in an unexpected way!
During a low-post attack, Jordan made a rather large elbowing motion, causing Hornacek behind him to fall directly to the ground. Although the referee did not blow his whistle, Malone, who was helping to defend under the basket, could not stand to see his teammate being knocked down!
He took a step forward, and his world-famous iron elbows swung towards Jordan, who had just jumped!
"puff!"
A dull thud, loud enough to break the hearts of everyone in the United Center, rang out. Jordan let out a scream and plummeted headfirst from the air, losing his balance and crashing heavily to the floor!
"I don't care if this is Chicago or anywhere else. Even if it's the moon, if you dare to elbow our people, I'll take you down, understand?"
"I know you fucking!" Rodman, who had been entangled with Malone for almost half the game and had countless old grudges, couldn't stand it anymore. He shoved his shoulder into Malone's chest, knocking the Utah thug to the ground!
Rodman doesn't follow the usual trash talk or verbal sparring routine. He immediately made a save, landing on top of Malone, and the two of them were instantly locked in a brawl!
What kind of player could possibly be a pushover in a team like the Bulls or the Jazz? Even Kukoc secretly tripped Stockton when he tried to rush in to help.
Then, the players on the field rushed forward one after another, and the whole scene instantly turned into chaos!
As for the sidelines, Lin Tian immediately stood up and tried to rush onto the court, but Jackson, who already knew Lin Tian's personality and fighting style, was prepared!
"Bill, hold him down!"
Wennington sat next to Lin Tian. As the team's number one 'pacifist,' he used his strength and size to hug Lin Tian in one go!
"Don't go! You'll kill someone! Don't go!"
Wennington had a deep understanding of Lin Tian's fighting skills!
What can Lin Tian do? Punch Wen Ningdun?
He couldn't bring himself to hurt this kind-hearted guy. His only option was to use force to break through Wennington's "defense"!
"Hmm! Hey! Ha!" Lin Tian exerted his strength three times in a row...
Hmm, it's completely still!
Wennington has certainly earned his place in the league for so many years!
Lin Tian's weakness in strength was once again exposed!
Insufficient strength is hindering my attack!
However, at that moment, Jackson suddenly appeared in front of Lin Tian. He looked at Lin Tian and said, "If you don't go to fight, you will be our number one offensive weapon in the next game! I definitely won't let Michael play anymore, and Scott will most likely be ejected."
"It's up to you, Lin. Do you want to keep charging in and fighting, or seize this rare opportunity and experience unlimited firing rights!"
"This is bribery! This is shameless bribery, buying off, and enticing!" Lin Tian shouted indignantly. "How could my relationship with Michael and the others be settled with just a matter of unlimited firing rights? He's my brother, my dearest friend!"
"Scott threw another punch, and Michael is lying on the ground, not moving at all. One of them is suspended, and the other is out of action!" Jackson said, then sat down. "I've increased the stakes. You handle the rest."
"Bill, let me go!" Upon hearing this, Lin Tian immediately declared that he had calmed down!
Amidst Wennington's skeptical expression, Lin Tian quickly sat down next to Jackson and said seriously, "I'm not doing this for unlimited shooting rights! I'm doing it for the team's 10-game winning streak, for Chicago's honor, and to prove that I can use basketball to avenge my teammates!"
Jackson glanced at Lin Tian sideways, shrugged, and didn't say a word.
At this point, the situation on the field was finally brought under control thanks to the efforts of security personnel and referees.
Malone and Rodman were locked in a fierce fight, and no one knew who had the upper hand or who had suffered a loss. However, judging from their expressions, they both clearly believed themselves to be the victors.
Stockton got a nosebleed from Kukoc's trip, but because of it, the old bastard couldn't get up and started lying on the ground pretending to be dead and screaming.
Pippen single-handedly held off Bennott and Morris, making him the undisputed number one warrior of the night!
And the one who is most worrying is undoubtedly Jordan.
The guy remained lying on the ground and didn't get up until the conflict ended!
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