48. Chapter 48: 047 A fiercely biting match!(1/3)
48. Chapter 48 047 A game that bites hard! (First update! Please order first)
Author: Xiaoshu Xiaoshu Xiaoshu
Chapter 48 047 A game that bites hard! (First update! Please order first)
The halftime break was fleeting, and the Lakers players took the time to catch their breath in the locker room while listening to Walton doing data analysis in their ears.
That's the privilege of today's half-time lead - being able to sit back and listen.
In Walton's view, the Bulls currently don't have the kind of superstars who need to be double-teamed to restrict them, and their outside shooting is unstable. They just need to make up defense inside the three-point line.
He looked at Nance Jr. and Randall. Their performance in the first half was quite satisfactory. They made no mistakes, but there was nothing outstanding about them either.
It's time to give them higher requirements and tests.
This is also the last chance given to the two of them by the Lakers before starting a big move, Walton added in his mind.
When the two learned that they would take on more defensive tasks in the second half, they had different expressions. Randall was depressed, while Nance Jr. accepted the challenge excitedly.
For Nance Jr., being able to start and win consecutive games with the team was the happiest time since he came to the Lakers.
Every day, his father would call him to cheer him up and encourage him.
As the former number one dunker in the league and a famous Cavaliers player, Larry Nance had no expectations for his son. He only hoped that he would grow up healthily.
After all, I have already earned enough money for my son to spend a lifetime.
Unexpectedly, his son not only inherited his physical talent, trained hard, but also successfully entered the NBA, which is really not easy among the second-generation NBA stars.
The difference between many Star 1st generation and Star 2nd generation is.
If one can't fight it out, he has to go home and move bricks. If the other person can't fight it out, he has to go back and inherit the family property.
This pressure makes it difficult for the waves behind to get ahead of the waves ahead.
Even better than Jordan, his two sons, Guan Ding’s son, also failed to enter the NBA.
Jordan's son: No, your family has too much money to spend. You have to seize the time to enjoy new and different young models every day. You go to play basketball and work for others? That's silly.
This is one of the reasons why there are more black people than white people in the NBA.
Suffering and stress are different.
Of course, there are some people who fight not just for beautiful swords, but for love.
At the beginning of the third quarter, Walton pinned Zheng Long on the bench.
"Listen, rest a little longer, you have played two full quarters of the game."
Zheng Long spread his hands. In fact, he was not tired at all. The half-time break was enough.
It's just one game for a few days, and the physical strength tank can't be used up. It can't be used up at all.
Seeing that Zheng Long was not on the court, Bulls head coach Hoiberg generously used a timeout when the first dead ball arrived, directly studded, and replaced all the starting players.
"Come on, Dwayne!"
Before going on the court, Hoiberg deliberately shouted at Wade.
The meaning is obvious. That guy Zheng Long is away, so the opportunity to travel during off-peak hours has come!
Wade's mouth was tilted to the side, his face full of confidence.
I can't bully Zheng Long, but I can always handle the other Lakers players, right?
The Bulls players also cooperated very well, covering Wade. When Zheng Long was not on the court, Nick Young was his substitute.
Since Zheng Long's average playing time per game this season has reached 40 minutes, Nick Young can only touch the ball twice during garbage time.
The result is today.
As soon as the ball came up, before he even touched it, it was stuck like a pig's head by the Bulls players.
Facing Nick Young, Wade was still able to easily put the ball into the basket, especially with the help of his teammates.
When Wade used the screen from the top of the arc to complete a three-pointer.
In just 4 minutes, he led the Heat to a 10-2 spurt.
Bulls 55:54 Lakers.
Barkley, "Well done Wade! As of now, the Bulls have finally completed the lead!"
"The Bulls players played with energy!"
Kenny Smith seemed even more excited, "What am I talking about? The Bulls obviously have more firepower!"
Walton called a timeout.
Wade, who had been suppressed by Zheng Long for two whole quarters, felt that the haze in his heart was swept away, and he had the urge to jump on the technical stage and shout.
But it's not the time yet.
So Wade just did the classic "wiping his neck" move.
The fans in the United Center were excited, and even Jordan couldn't help but smile and shake his head.
It's you, Flash!
The referee on the sidelines reluctantly stepped forward to remind Wade in a low voice after Wade finished celebrating.
This provocative and bloody action has been banned by the alliance for a long time, and anyone who dares to do it will be fined.
Wade doesn't care about that!
Ever since he decided to leave the Heat, Wade has only wanted to play for fun, so he returned to his hometown of Chicago. Later, he went to the Cavaliers to play with James Jr., and finally returned to the Heat to play under the spotlight in Miami.
Retired.
Zheng Long replaced the "unfortunate" Nick Young and returned to the court. The Bulls also quickly made defensive adjustments.
There is no way to prevent it, we can only limit it.
Wade stared and puffed out his cheeks to look at Zheng Long who had just entered the field. Zheng Long stared back.
"Come on, come here and face me! Don't hide behind Butler!"
Wade put on the coolest expression, made the most cowardly move, and stepped aside.
"Do you understand tactics? Rookie, I need to focus more on offense!"
Zheng Long was too lazy to pay attention to him, relying on his old age and selling off his old age. It is not an exaggeration to put it on Wade now.
The score between the two sides was very tight, which also tested the head coach's on-the-spot performance.
After Zheng Long came on the court, Hoiberg first arranged for Rondo to help Butler defend Zheng Long, giving up shots but not sudden shots.
Just let him shoot and score 2 points at most.
But Zheng Long, who broke through into the penalty area, was so lethal that Lopez had to use physical contact to try to block the shot.
In addition to watching Zheng Long score, he also received a foul.
Second, try to drag the Lakers into the rhythm of a positional battle and slow down the speed. When the Lakers' small lineup rushes up, it will be difficult to limit the Bulls' current weak interior defense alone.
Gibson can do it, but Lopez Jr. can't.
Lopez Jr., who is also a twin brother, obviously does not have the dominance of his elder brother in the penalty area.
The remaining time of the third quarter is 5 minutes.
Facing Butler's defense and Rondo's assisting defense, Zheng Long's efficiency did indeed decrease because he had to spend more time running and getting rid of the ball.
Both Butler and Rondo are extremely smart defenders.
Rondo is old, can he still make a living?
Yes, very capable.
Rondo, who won the championship with the Celtics' Big Three in 2008, has entered the 30-year-old ranks this year.
In the NBA, this is considered an old age, but not everyone can be like James and stay the same for twenty years.
Growing older has given Rondo, who originally relied on his brain to play, more experience.
He is always able to avoid the covering player just right and appear next to Zheng Long in time.
As for Russell?
Let him vote!
He doesn’t dare!
Rondo has discovered that Zheng Long can be said to be the only reliable end point for the Lakers now. There are many balls, even if the Lakers players have good shooting opportunities.
I am more willing to wait and give the ball to Zheng Long!
When the third quarter ended, the score between the two sides was fixed at Bulls 66:66 Lakers. The Lakers tied the score, but could not go further because Wade sneakily scored two three-pointers.
Let the forced king show off again!
As long as Zheng Long is not in the right position.
Wade is still one of the top shooting guards in the league today.
To be continued...