Chapter 1275 The Terrifying Ji Feng Is Back
22 points in a single quarter!
Ji Feng had his best scoring performance in a single quarter this season, and 22 points was also Ji Feng's highest score in a single quarter in the playoffs.
Many fans are familiar with the highest score in a single quarter in the NBA regular season, because the top two records in this record are both held by Ji Feng. The terrifying number of 37 points in a single quarter has also become a household name with Ji Feng's name.
Most fans don’t know much about the highest score in a single quarter in the playoffs. It’s no wonder that the guy who set this record is not a well-known scoring master, and he is not well-known in history. Even if I tell you his name, you It will only be a black question mark face.
This old man's name is Eric Floyd, nicknamed the Sleeper. Although he is not ranked at all in NBA history, he has become the creator of the NBA playoff single-quarter scoring record.
It was more than 20 years ago, in the 1987 Western Conference semifinals. In the fourth game of the Warriors against the Lakers, Floyd scored a playoff-high 29 points in a single quarter and scored wildly throughout the game. 51 points and 10 assists led the Warriors to defeat the Lakers and avoid being swept. That season he averaged 18 points and 10 assists per game, so he was not a super scorer, but his explosive scoring power was amazing. In that game Floyd knocked out Magic.
While the first place player is relatively unknown, the second place player is a household name, and that is the 'Flying Pig' Barkley who is currently praising Ji Feng to the audience in the TNT live broadcast room.
In the first round of the 1994 Western Conference playoffs, in Game 3 of the Suns' game against the Warriors, Barkley scored 27 points in the first quarter, and then said the famous trash talk to Nelson, "Are you going to double-team me?" "In this game, Barkley scored 56 points, and the Suns eventually swept the Warriors 3-0.
So you can't blame the commentator Barkley for being a big talker. His ability to talk is all developed in his career.
After Barkley, all the superstars are familiar to everyone, such as Iverson's 26 points in a single quarter, Thomas the Smiling Assassin's 25 points in a single quarter, Jordan's 24 points, and Bernard King's 23 points.
Therefore, Ji Feng's 22 points in a single quarter has ranked 7th in the NBA playoff single quarter scoring rankings, tied with Elgin Baylor, Nowitzki, and Devin Wade!
Ji Feng also tied the Lakers' record for the highest points scored in a single quarter in the playoffs!
After him and Baylor, Kobe Bryant scored 21 points. Ji Feng silently broke Kobe Bryant's active record again.
Fans from all over the world couldn't help but sigh, even though they kept a low profile for two games, Ji Feng's record crusher really started to work.
And what does it mean to score 20 points in a single quarter?
Looking at Kirilenko's confused face and Korver's frown that couldn't be relieved, you will understand how much pressure Ji Feng put on them in this quarter. In just one quarter, Ji Feng swept the Jazz. In the entire third position, it turns out that single defense cannot limit Ji Feng who is in full offensive mode. Maybe Ji Feng can also say to coach Sloan at this time: "Are you going to double-team me?"
There is no need for Ji Feng to shout, Sloan is already ready to do this. Now in the first quarter, the Jazz rely on the performance of Deron and Brewer to barely fall behind 24-32 by 8 points. However, if Ji Feng is not restricted, the distance difference may really be widened. Not far away.
But how to prevent it?
Sloan fell into deep thought. This guy Ji Feng had no shortcomings. Even if he was flanked, he had to worry about his ubiquitous assists and his one-on-two super ability.
When Ji Feng plays well, it is an offense that completely ignores the defense. No matter how you defend or what defensive strategy you use, you can't stop Ji Feng from putting the ball into the basket. It is a completely humiliating offense, like a professional. When athletes go to high school competitions and wreak havoc, it may seem like the gap is not big, but in fact the gap is sky-high.
But the arrow had to be fired when it was on the string. Now he could only put all his efforts into restricting Ji Feng!
In the second quarter, the Jazz used Kirilenko to defend Ji Feng and defend closely. As soon as Ji Feng broke through the paint, they would attack. Once the ball was stopped, Deron or Brewer would immediately go to the line to attack or delay. In short, they could not let Ji Feng take the shot easily. .
However, Ji Feng still hit the Jazz with the first ball and was unable to gain a foothold. Kirilenko knew that he could not easily break Ji Feng's ball, so he simply stayed close to the three-point line, which could also save some energy.
But Ji Feng didn't give him this chance. Since you didn't come up, you're welcome. He dribbled the ball behind his back twice near the three-point line 1 meter before taking action!
Uh-huh!
Score in!
The fans in the entire Energy Center felt their hearts go cold...
Kirilenko glanced at Sloan and spread his hands. It's really not that I don't guard against him. How can I guard against this guy?
Fortunately, Deron also responded with a three-pointer after receiving Millsap's return pass.
However, Ji Feng immediately passed the ball between double teams, and Kobe succeeded from mid-range.
Jazz Boozer pulled out of the pick-and-roll and scored two points directly.
Looking back, Ji Feng made another breakthrough and caused damage, making two free throws.
The two sides launched an offensive mode in the first 5 and a half minutes, and the score remained at around 8 points.
But at this time, Ji Feng seized the opportunity. On the offensive end, he first broke through and caused Millsap to commit his third foul of the game. He made two free throws. Then on the defensive end, he used the Jazz to stop the ball. With the opportunity, he stole Brewer and went to the frontcourt to assist Kobe for a dunk!
One offense and one defense, 4 points were obtained, and the Lakers expanded the point difference to more than 10 points for the first time!
The Jazz called a timeout. After the timeout, Delong seized the opportunity to go inside and score 2+1. The fans cheered.
But this mood only lasted for a few seconds. When the Lakers attacked, Ji Feng dribbled the ball quickly and drove Kirilenko back.
"IN AND OUT!" Ji Feng suddenly changed his rhythm. Instead of dribbling from his hips, he dribbled directly in front of him. Kirilenko subconsciously took a step back, and it was this step that made Ji Feng Feng found another opportunity and succeeded in a pull-up jumper from the three-point line, a three-pointer!
Come in again!
The point difference is back!
Deron passed the ball to Boozer, who hit Gasol with his back and hit a difficult hook to the left.
Ji Feng then assisted Gasol and scored a goal.
Ji Feng scored another 13 points in 7 minutes of this quarter. After that, Ji Feng was replaced and made some adjustments.
When there were two minutes left in the second quarter, the Lakers replaced Ji Feng again. At this time, the point difference was narrowed to 9 points. The Jazz were still very resilient.
But as soon as Ji Feng came back, he scored two points with a back-up jumper, and then he scored the ball directly after grabbing the board, allowing the Lakers to counterattack, and the old fish finally opened up.
Ji Feng played 8 minutes and 45 seconds in the second quarter and scored 17 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds. In the half, Ji Feng scored 39 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block, leading the team to expand the halftime advantage to 14 points.
That terrifying Ji Feng finally returned in the third game of the playoffs!