Chapter 151 The Bulls Are Going to Implement the "Jordan Rule" On Zhao Dong?

In the passageway inside the exit, the Bulls stood opposite the Knicks.

Jordan stared at Zhao Dong and said, "Rookie, we're going to take away a game from Madison Square Garden tonight..."

"fail?"

Zhao Dong interjected.

"...Shet!"

Jordan choked and said angrily, "It's a victory."

Zhao Dong said disdainfully: "You should regret retiring for two years, otherwise you would have won six championships. But now, you can only have four championship rings forever, you can't become a god."

"Hmph, let me see what you can do to stop me." Jordan said coldly.

At this time, the starters were on the stage, and the lights in the audience were turned off, leaving only two spotlights.

"Hush!"

As the visiting team played, boos rang through Madison Square Garden.

"Now, let us welcome Michael Jordan, Your Excellency the Great Flying Man!"

However, when Jordan appeared in the aperture, the boos were quieter, and there were applause. It can be seen that Jordan also has a lot of charm in Madison Square Garden.

"Welcome New York Feifei Feifei...Flying Dragon!"

The home team came out. Amidst the shouts of the commentators, Zhao Dong was the first to appear in the circle of light, and the audience was full of cheers.

He walked forward, one circle remained in place, waiting for the next player to come out, and the other circle moved forward with him.

When all the starters were on the field, the scene returned to light.

After the warm-up, the two sides returned to the bench.

"Avril, you are a fan of Penny, he is the successor of Jordan, so are you a fan of Jordan?" He came to Lindsay and suddenly leaned down and asked.

"I know you and him are sworn enemies, don't you want me to be his fan?" Lindsay smiled.

"Of course, I will be better than him." Zhao Dong nodded and smiled.

"Hey Miss Lindsay, I'm Jordan,

Can I get to know you? "At this moment, Jordan's voice sounded from behind.

Looking at Jordan who suddenly appeared, Zhao Dong and Lindsay were taken aback.

Looking at Jordan's extended hand, Lindsay stood up, but shook his head and said, "Sorry, Mr. Jordan, I am Feilong's friend, and you are his sworn enemy. Between you, I will only support him."

"Unfortunately."

Jordan was startled, this is a rare girl who refuses him.

"Mr. Jordan, do you want me to send you away?" Zhao Dong stared at Jordan and said coldly.

Picking up on Lindsay in front of him, in private, he would have punched Jordan in the face.

"No need." Jordan walked away with a dark face.

"Feilong, can you be a gentleman?"

Lindsay gave Zhao Dong a blank look, smiled and sat down.

"Haha, Jordan's strike-up seems to have failed." In the TNT live broadcast, Bill Walton and Matt laughed.

Three minutes later, the game started, Zhao Dong won the jump ball, the Knicks attacked, and the Eastern Conference Finals of the 96-97 season officially began.

As soon as Zhao Dong entered the left wing of the frontcourt, Pippen immediately posted up and went up to defend, not giving him a chance to catch the ball.

With this one action, he felt another Pippen, completely different from the defensive intensity in the regular season.

But he is not Zhao Dong in the regular season. He suddenly started, and while running to the sideline, he pressed Pippen with his right hand to keep up.

The powerful force worked, Pippen was stopped, he was freed, and Zhao Dong got the space to catch the ball.

Charlie Ward's ball came over, and Zhao Dong took the ball from the 40-degree position of the three-point line to the flank.

At this time, Pippen took a shortcut and rushed in front of Zhao Dong. At the same time, the Bulls began to switch defenses quickly. Jordan lost Alan Houston and rushed to Zhao Dong, starting a double-team.

Zhao Dong took two steps into the flank, and Pippen arrived.

Dribbling the ball with his right hand and pulling up with his left, he immediately switched hands to control the ball, and at the same time suddenly accelerated downward and changed direction, bypassing Pippen.

But at this time, Jordan was blocking the front, Zhao Dong suddenly changed direction again, the ball was handed over to his right hand to control the ball, and at the same time, he took a step upwards, and then rushed to Jordan, heading towards the paint.

"Damn it!"

Jordan immediately turned around and chased after him, his hand had already grabbed Zhao Dong's jersey.

But at this moment, Zhao Dong suddenly made an emergency stop and stopped at the waist in the paint area.

This time, Jordan was freed by him, and the hands that grabbed his jersey were taken off.

"not good!"

Jordan, Pippen in the back, and Rodman in the low position below secretly thought at the same time.

"Shua!"

A nearly open 45-degree near-the-basket emergency stop jumper and a precise hit.

"yeah!"

The first goal of the Eastern Conference finals, the audience cheered for it.

Lindsay also applauded Zhao Dong from the sidelines, and her close-ups appeared on the hanging screen in Madison Square Garden from time to time.

"Oh, a beautiful breakthrough with the ball. The dragon did not allow Jordan and Pippen to double-team successfully. He changed directions continuously, finally got rid of Pippen and Jordan, and scored the first goal of the night."

The live commentator shouted excitedly.

"I'm very surprised, why don't you send defenders to follow me?"

After Zhao Dong made the shot, he was so excited that he yelled trash talk at Jordan and Pippen.

"Stick to him, Scottie, and don't let go of half a step."

Ignoring Zhao Dong's trash talk, Jordan hugged Pippen and shouted in his ear.

"I will, I understand." Pippen nodded.

"Michael?"

On the sidelines, Phil Jackson yelled at Jordan and then made a gesture.

It was a gesture to speed up the double-team, and Jordan nodded.

The Bulls attacked, Jordan directly broke through with the ball, and the Knicks shrank their defense.

After Jordan broke through Alan Houston, Oakley defended the waist in the paint area. At this time, Jordan suddenly changed direction, rushed Oakley, and entered the paint area along the baseline.

Ewing defended again, and Zhao Dong also came in at this time.

Jordan pulled the ball up, put his hands together, jumped up to meet Ewing, and sent the ball to the basket with both hands.

Seeing the latter, he immediately jumped up to block the shot.

But at this moment, Jordan closed his hands and glided past Ewing.

"not good!"

Ewing was startled, but there was nothing he could do. Jordan was still flying, and he had already fallen down.

"And I."

Zhao Dong jumped up from the front of the basket, blocking the right side of the basket with his left hand.

But Jordan didn't shoot on the right side of the basket. He was still gliding, slipping under the basket, and after reaching the left side of the basket, just before his body was about to hit the ground, he backhanded his right hand to the basket, and the ball was picked. to the basket.

"Shua!"

The basketball is hollowed into the basket.

"This guy is really strong!"

No matter how much Zhao Dong hated Jordan, this goal also won him admiration from the bottom of his heart.

The 34-year-old Jordan can still be so strong, that is really a talent.

"Boy, why are you blocking me?"

One person played tricks on the Knicks team, broke through the defense of four players and scored the ball, but Jordan showed no excitement on his face, as if this kind of super difficult goal was just a common thing for him, but he still sprayed Zhao Dong Trash talking is also his talent.

As long as he walks on the court, he will use all means to hit the opponent.

"Old guy, why are you blocking me?" Zhao Dong retorted.

Does that mean did you defend my ball?

"Damn rookie!" Jordan smiled and cursed secretly.

On the offensive end, Pippen didn't let go, almost hanging on Zhao Dong's body.

Twenty years later, this kind of defense has already been called for a hundred fouls.

Under this kind of defense, scoring 20 points is more difficult than scoring 40 points twenty years later.

But Pippen still couldn't prevent Zhao Dong from entering the flank, and his strength and tonnage were too disadvantageous.

Zhao Dong asked for a position two steps away from the paint, turned around and stuck Pippen behind him, blocked Pippen with his left hand to prevent him from going around, and asked for the ball at the top of the arc with his right hand.

At this time, on the right wing, Jordan suddenly rushed over and started double-teaming.

When Zhao Dong received the ball, Jordan had already jumped to the back, and the double-team with Pippen was about to be completed. As long as he took another step up, he could be double-teamed back and forth.

At this moment, Zhao Dong suddenly turned downwards, making the movement of turning and breaking through.

At this moment, Jordan's step forward suddenly braked, and at the same time Pippen also took a half step back and took a retreat.

However, Zhao Dong didn't turn around and break through, but turned around and shot a jumper.

The 95-level gold medal skill is the turn jump shot, which has a 30% increase in the stability of the shot, and a 30% increase in the probability of getting rid of the defender.

"Damn it!"

Looking at Zhao Dong jumping high, Jordan and Pippen, who were completely shaken off, cursed secretly at the same time.

"Shua!"

Splashes appeared and two points were hit.

"Doesn't he have the ability to back up outside?" Jordan was very surprised.

"I want to protest, why don't you send me defenders? This is discrimination against me."

Amidst the cheers of the audience, Zhao Dong loudly sprayed trash talk at Jordan and Pippen.

"Ignore him."

Pippen's eyes started to fire, but Jordan pulled him back just in time.

"Turnaround jumper? Oh, the dragon's turnaround jumper, it's a rare skill he does, but it's a good one, he completely escapes the double team..."

The live commentator roared loudly.

"Flying Dragon used to only play post-ups in the low post, and rarely played post-ups on the outside. This ball is only occasionally, but will it become his regular weapon?" Bill Wharton asked in surprise.

"If so, he's adding another menacing weapon to his conventional arsenal," Matt laughed.

At the CCTV live broadcast, Zhang Hexian said in surprise: "Zhao Dong is very comprehensive and knows all kinds of skills, but he rarely uses those skills that are not up to the standard. Will he use the turnaround jumper again this time? If so, then the Bulls are right. His defense will be more difficult."

On the sidelines, Van Gundy didn't say anything, because every once in a while, Zhao Dong would have a skill that matured, and he was used to it.

But Phil Jackson couldn't ignore it. The defensive strategies he formulated were aimed at Zhao Dong's lack of outside back skills.

But he is still not sure whether Zhao Dong will continue to use the technique of turning and jumping. If he only uses it once in a while, that's fine. He still needs more observations before he can draw a conclusion.

Bulls attack.

Pippen pulls to the left-wing three-point line at 45 degrees, moving between that position and the corner.

His left and right corners are good, and he also has a good technique of cutting inside and sliding the bottom. He is very threatening, so Zhao Dong can't let him go, he is restrained.

He asked for the ball at the top of the arc, but Zhao Dong didn't give him a chance, so he took the line to defend and followed very closely.

"Shet, why is he so fast?" Pippen cursed secretly.

If he can't receive the ball, he can't perform his organizational work, he can't attract the Knicks' defense, and he can't share the pressure for Jordan. In this way, the Knicks can put the main defensive force on Jordan.

But at this time, Jordan broke through with the ball, broke through two layers of defense, and finally ended the offense with an emergency stop jumper.

Zhang rationally analyzed: "Siping now, Jordan and Feilong each scored two goals, and neither side has defended the other's core until now.

If you continue to fight like this, the battle will be very tense. I think Zhao Dong should strengthen the pass, strengthen the connection with Ewing, the internal and external connections, and increase the offensive changes.

At the same time, on the defensive end, he can switch defenses with Oakley, or with Alan Houston, so that he can better defend Jordan's breakthroughs with the ball. "

But Van Gundy didn't change anything. Arranging tactics according to circumstances should be beyond his ability, and his reaction time is not enough.

His previous tactic was to give the ball to Ewing, but now he handed it over to Zhao Dong, and asked Zhao Dong to make a sudden pass.

Defensive tactics, because Zhao Dong's perimeter defense did not take long to improve. So although he and Thibodeau are good at defense, they haven't created an outside defense system with Zhao Dong as the core in such a short period of time. It's still the original inside defense system based on Ewing. The inside and outside defenses are a bit out of touch.

Back on the offensive end, Zhao Dong asked for the ball after halftime, pulled it to a position close to the left line, and at the same time made a gesture of pulling away.

"Oh, Dragon is going to single Pippen." The live commentator shouted excitedly.

On the court, Alan Houston pulled to the right line, and at the same time Oakley and Ewing also pulled out of the paint area, plus Charlie Ward at the top of the arc, everyone pulled away.

This fully extended offensive formation is a standard breakthrough formation and singles formation. At the same time, it also increases the difficulty for the Bulls to double-team Zhao Dong. Too far.

Phil Jackson stared at Pippen and Zhao Dong. This breakthrough formation tested Pippen's ability to defend one-on-one outside.

"Bang bang bang..."

Zhao Dong blocked Pippen with his left hand, controlled the ball with his right hand, made a crushing breakthrough, and steadily entered the left wing.

"Trapped."

Looking at Bulls point guard Ron Harper at the top of the arc, Bill Walton said loudly.

Harper rushed to Zhao Dong. He was the closest person to Zhao Dong. He lost Charlie Ward and double-teamed the defense.

At the same time, with Zhao Dong's advance, the Bulls' defense began to shrink inward.

Zhao Dong saw that Harper jumped two steps away, and Charlie Ward at the top of the arc was cutting into the paint, and he immediately passed the ball.

"Beautiful pass! Charlie Ward cut into the paint area, made a two-step layup, and scored a goal!" the live commentator roared loudly.

"This is the damage of double-teaming the hammer on the outside. His assist ability is really too strong." Bill Walton praised.

"Speed ​​up the defense speed!"

Phil Jackson yelled toward the court.

Jordan raised his hand. He should be defending, but he is too far away from the top of the arc, and it is too late to defend. If this happens next time, he will have to half empty Alan Houston.

The Bulls attacked, and Pippen was still followed by Zhao Dong. Jordan broke through with the ball and was double-teamed in the paint. He forced a fadeaway jumper and missed it. Ewing grabbed the rebound.

"Jordan missed a goal, 4:6, the Knicks attacked." The live commentator shouted.

Looking back, the Knicks missed a shot by Oakley.

The Bulls attacked and Phil Jackson called a timeout.

The team's organization was not played out, Pippen was restricted, and the Knicks' defense was not stretched, mainly concentrated on Jordan's side, and he had to solve this problem.

He said: "Scotty, you have to use the strength of your teammates, such as pick-and-rolls, throw the Dragon and catch the ball, and then do your work.

Or increase your movement so that you can attract defenses for Michael even without the ball, just make sure to tie the Dragon to your side.

Remember, in the triangle, you are the middle corner and you have to play your part and help the team with your aggressive moves. "

"knew."

Both offensive and defensive ends were inaccurate today, Pippen was very depressed and authentic.

The offensive problem was solved, and Phil Jackson made arrangements for the defensive tactics. It was Pippen's point again. He said: "If the Knicks open the game, you can prevent the breakthrough and make the dragon throw a three-pointer. If he To break through, you have to try to prevent him from passing the ball and wait for the help defense to come up.

He now has two ways to break through with the ball, one is a crushing breakthrough, and the other is to get rid of the defender's change of direction, mainly based on rhythm control.

You have to get between him and the basket and the rest of the Knicks, push him to the far end, cut him off from his teammates..."

Pause back, Bulls attack.

Pippen ran with all his strength on the left wing, and through continuous counter-runs, he finally got rid of Zhao Dong and cut inside to the paint.

His cutting ability is top-notch, immediately attracted the Knicks defense, Ewing and Oakley shrink the defense at the same time.

At the same time, Jordan ran quickly on the right wing.

At this time, Ron Harper passed the ball down, and Pippen rushed into the paint after receiving the ball, further compressing the Knicks' defense.

But just when the Knicks' defense was compressed at the basket, Pippen saw an opportunity. Jordan had already shaken off Alan Houston, and he passed the ball.

"slow!"

As soon as Pippen passed the ball, Zhao Dong came out from behind and was only a little short of stealing.

Jordan caught the ball at 45 degrees from the right-wing three-point line, made a false shot, and shook Alan Houston who was catching up.

At this time, due to the compression of the Knicks' defense line, Oakley could no longer defend, and his jumper was completely open.

"Shua!"

Splashes appeared and two points were hit.

"Liu-ping. This ball is beautiful, and it plays the essence of the triangle offense." In the TNT live broadcast, Matt praised.

"Pippen cuts inside to attract the defense and create singles opportunities for Jordan. Rodman is responsible for the rebounds and did a good job." Bill Walton also praised.

Knicks attack.

Zhao Dong got the ball after halftime.

He is different from Pippen in holding the ball. His ability to hold the ball is much stronger than the latter. Peng, so the threat is far greater than the latter.

It is also less difficult for him to catch the ball than Pippen. As long as he stands still, Pippen can't squeeze him and can only defend around the front.

After Zhao Dong took the ball, he made a gesture of pulling away. At this time, Pippen stuck up, and he immediately began to crush the breakthrough.

The strong advantages of tonnage and strength greatly reduced the effect of Pippen's stalking close-fitting defense. As long as Zhao Dong blocked him with one arm, he could crush him and advance.

Zhao Dong came to the three-point line and entered his offensive zone. Ron Harper at the top of the arc and Rodman at the low post on the left both became nervous.

"Will there be double-teaming?" Zhang Lili shouted.

At the three-point line, Pippen, who was defending closely, suddenly took half a step back and said provocatively, "Rookie, do you dare to make a shot?"

While controlling the ball, Zhao Dong glanced at the basket. He knew the opponent's intention too well. He wanted him to shoot a three-pointer so as to control him outside the three-point line.

But he is not a three-point shooter, and his threat can be maximized when he is close to the paint area. How could he do what Pippen wanted?

"Three points!"

When the on-site commentator saw Zhao Dong standing up suddenly, grabbing the ball with one hand and raising it upwards, he shouted suddenly.

"Fake shot, real shot!"

Seeing Zhao Dong's action, Pippen jumped up instinctively, but he was wrong right away.

After shaking Pippen, Zhao Dong's raised right hand suddenly retracted, and then with a bang, he broke through with a short dribble.

"Fake move, Flying Dragon breaks through with the ball!" The on-site commentator shouted loudly.

Zhao Dong entered the paint from the left elbow. Harper at the top of the arc and Rodman at the low post on the left made up defense at the same time. At this time, Ewing, who was open, moved to the basket.

"Passed! Beautiful!"

The live commentator roared loudly.

"boom!"

Ewing received a dunk and easily scored a goal.

Zhang Lili laughed and said: "This ball is as beautiful as the Bulls' offense just now. The difference is that Zhao Dong directly holds the ball and breaks through, which is more capable of attracting defenses and is more threatening than Pippen's off-ball cut."

On the sidelines, Phil Jackson was shaking his head. This ball made him see that Pippen really couldn't guard Zhao Dong.

But Zhao Dong must guard against this point. If he can't prevent Pippen from being blown up by the flying dragon, then he can't stop the Knicks' offense and can only rely on his own offense, which is too passive.

The Bulls' four championships are based on their strength on both ends of the offense and defense, not just the offense, but the defense cannot be lost. If they lose, this Eastern Conference finals will be dangerous.

"Is it going to adopt the Jordan rule of the Pistons?"

He had a funny feeling when he thought about it.

The Knicks didn't adopt Jordan's rules for Jordan, but is he going to adopt Jordan's rules for a rookie in the Knicks?