Chapter 118 The battle for the top name in the east(1/2)
Chicago, United Center.
When the visiting team Bobcats appeared, the home Bulls fans burst into cheers.
This is surprising and surprising, but if you turn your eyes to the private room at the high level of the stands, all your doubts will be answered.
"Michael is watching the Bobcats away game against the Bulls today. He stood outside the private room and waved to the Bobcats who had just appeared on the court. But the Bulls fans at the home court at the United Center welcomed the return of this legendary superstar who was unique in the history of the Bulls!"
Lao Qiao just wanted to say hello to the Bobcats on the field, and told Li Ke that the two guests he invited were now sitting with him in the private room of the United Center.
The Bulls fans burst into cheers. Although it was within his expectations, at the moment when the cheers burst out, he was still happy, excited, and waved to both sides with excitement.
"Who will Michael support this game in return to the United Center?"
In the commentary seat, Mike Bryn smiled and turned his head to look around him. Steve Cole, who is also a famous Bulls, smiled: "I think he will definitely support the Bobcats, so I will reluctantly support the Bulls in this game."
This was so high-sounding that Mike Bryn shook his head and laughed. He knew that Cole had been looking down on Boss Joe and Boss Joe's team for a long time.
"Well, Steve, I think you're going to be disappointed in this game."
The Bobcat is now at the forefront. Even the dark horse rises and takes over the second place in the East, the bull, is far behind.
Unless the Bobcats lose wildly in the second half, the Bobcats will be the first in the Eastern Conference or even the No. 1 in the League.
The Bobcats, who have lost only 6 games so far, are also considered to have a good chance of breaking the Bulls' 72-win record.
In this case, even in the game that was hyped into the top spot in the Eastern Conference before the game, most public opinion believes that the Bulls will not be the opponent of the Bobcats.
On the court, Li Ke saw Lao Qiao outside the private room, and Xiao Guo and Anthony Davis beside Lao Qiao.
Every year when playing away to Chicago, it has become a routine to give Xiao Guo a ticket to watch the game on the spot.
This year, I brought Damei's brother. It was not Li Ke's own decision, but Xiao Guo and Damei's brother fought each other for three years, and became friends without fighting. It was also Xiao Guo's request to bring Damei's brother.
The second difference this year is that Xiao Guo sat in the private room of the United Center.
The reason for this difference is that Lao Qiao, watching the rise of the old master, decided on a whim to watch the game.
So, at the invitation of Bull owner Jerry Reinsdorf, Lao Qiao took Xiao Guo and Dark Brows to the private room of the high-rise bleacher at the invitation of Bull owner Jerry Reinsdorf.
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At the beginning of the game, Xiao Guo and Dark-Browed Brother were still staring at the tall back in front of him.
They were very excited and excited, thinking it was just a game of sitting in the front row of the court, watching the Son of Wind City lead the Bulls against the Chosen Bobcats.
Then, Dark Brow supports the son of Fengcheng, and Xiao Guo supports the son of God's Chosen...
But now, they sat behind Goat, and the outcome of this game seemed to be meaningless.
On the court, Jordan Jr. jumped the ball and defeated Jokin Noah. Old Jo clapped his hands, which was considered a celebration.
Jerry Reinsdorf shook his head: "Michael, just a jump ball..."
"Even if you jump the ball, it is a phased victory in this game."
"Okay, you're goat, whatever you say is right..."
The confrontation in the private room has begun...
On the court, the Bobcats' offense was already unfolding with great confidence.
It was Captain Jack's middle support, and Li Ke quickly cut the wing and went around. After receiving the ball, he was posted by Lol Deng, who came back to defend.
Li Ke sprinted without any hesitation. After one step, he stopped suddenly, raised his hand and threw the basketball out.
Bang-!
When his eyes returned to the private room, Xiao Guo looked regretful, and his thick-browed brother still stared at Lao Qiao.
Old Joe had no movement or expression, but Jerry Reinsdorf clapped his hands.
"Look, Michael, today the Bulls will give the Bobcats a seventh loss in the season and end the Bobcats' winning streak."
"Whoever can speak big, Jerry..."
On the court, Li Ke landed in the backcourt and prepared to defend.
What impressed him with the attack just now was that the Bulls' defense was indeed not a boast.
The strong side stacking is done well, and the fast rotation defense is also tight.
Li Ke just threw away Ronnie Brewer, turned around and followed Lol Deng.
The defense is very oppressive. If you look at it this way, it is difficult to penetrate the Bulls' defense line by just looking at a simple empty cut and receiving ball.
Of course, if you just want to win, there is no need for the Bobcats to expose the Bulls' defense line.
Because the Bulls' offense is also very problematic, Boozer's performance is not as expected, Louldon is a bit like the second child of the Ji Bocats, with averaging 17.4 points per game, which has a pitiful impact on the offensive end.
The only threat point for the Bulls is Derek Rose in the third grade.
This season, Ross' performance made Li Ke recall some clips of Ross' peak in his previous life, with a sharp change of direction, a high-speed breakthrough, a flowing pull rod, and a fierce dunk with both hands...
This is a performance, a exciting, pleasing performance that makes people feel cheerful.
Derek Ross has attracted many fans because of this and once became the leader of the new generation of NBA.
But the injury...
Li Ke knew very well that not only defensive master Tom Siberdu, but also Derek Ross.
Some people say that Ross is going to take on half of the bulls' offensive mission, and this is right.
So, on the other hand, how to defeat the Bulls without poking through the Bulls’ defense?
If you lock Ross, it’s all over. If you lock Ross, the Bulls’ attack will be half ruined.
Why did the Bulls who swept the East in the regular season in those years have not even had a finals experience?
Not only because they met the top three giants, but more importantly, everyone knows the only way to deal with the Bulls and Ross.
In the two-year playoffs at the peak, Rose was replaced by Lebang in one year's Eastern Conference Finals, and his shooting percentage in five games in the series was only 35%.
The next year, he was blackened by the 76ers, and Rose only played one game due to injury.
The former can prove that Ross can be defended.
The latter proves that Rose is extremely important to the Bulls.
So, on the court, the Bulls' first offensive round changed to a defense quietly.
"Stephen Curry is targeting Ronnie Brewer, so Sheldon will switch to Derek Rose?"
"A wise choice, Derek Ross this season can be said to have supported the Bulls' offense alone, and Stephen Curry's defense cannot defend him."
Seeing Li Ke face Rose, Mike Bryn analyzed the rationality of this wave of defense change.
But Cole shook his head: "Sheldon's defense replacement may not necessarily withstand Derek's impact. Derek this season is at the MVP level."
As soon as these words were said, Mike Bryn was actually a bit question-making. Rose this season is indeed at the MVP level, but is Li Ke's defensive performance not at the DPOY level?
The argument in the commentary seat was unnecessary. At this moment, Mike Brynn's eyes locked in the set of counters at the top of the arc.
Derek Ross had no fancy moves, controlled the ball, pushed Li Ke, walked to the side, and then suddenly started to speed up.
The most terrifying thing about Ross is the step of his outbreak. With a significant change of direction, there are very few defensive players in the league who can completely lock him up.
Li Ke's defense is that he knows himself and his enemy and will never win. He knows Ross' strengths, so he keeps a safe distance from beginning to end.
When Ross took the step of his outbreak, he also exploded.
1 second, 2 seconds...
Soon, Li Ke forced Rose to stop.
The mid-range emergency stop was pulled, and Rose threw the ball out with Li Ke's interference.
Bang-!
The basketball hit the frame and after the crisp sound of iron thunder, there was only a burst of exclamation in the United Center.
The commentator was a little silent, only Mike Brynn said: "Sheldon completely enveloped Derek Rose, the Bulls played too hard."
At this time, Cole could only say: "Yes, Derek should have passed the ball."
If the Bulls' starting shooting guards in this game are Kisbogans or Keller Koval, Ross may still have room to pass the ball.
But in this game, in order to defend, the Bulls' second position started with Ronnie Brewer, who was more focused on defense.
If the space cannot be opened, Ross can only force him to fight.
Under the basket, Jordan Jr. grabbed the rebound.
After the offense and defense conversion, it was the Bobcats' turn again.
Captain Jack continued to support the arc, and then Li Ke left Ronnie Brewer and received the ball and faced Lol Deng's backup defense.
But this time, he did not take action directly, but raised his hand and swayed it for a moment.
Then he took it back, and a change of hands behind him quickly changed directions. After staggering one position, he quickly wiped it over...
Bang!
The basket of the United Center was abused, and Li Ke hung high on the frame.
To be continued...