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Chapter 262 Refusal to Overtime

At halftime, both sides arranged tactics in the locker room.

The atmosphere is relatively dignified, but in fact, everyone is psychologically prepared.

After all, these are two strong teams from the east and the west, and the stalemate and confrontation in the game is also reasonable.

George Karl tapped and drew on the tactical board, and everyone sat on chairs, surrounded the city in a circle, and listened carefully to the coach's tactical arrangements and detailed explanations.

With the coach analyzing the tactics, all the doubts in the first half can be easily resolved.

But the coach will also criticize the team's poor performance in the first half.

"We still made too many mistakes, our passing lines were too straightforward, the opponent did enough homework, and we lacked corresponding research and countermeasures."

"Especially pay attention to the angle and line of the pass from the wing."

The Bulls' wing defense is at the top of the league, and Jordan and Pippen are both good steals in the league.

If the pass is too casual, it is easy to get caught. The Bulls are also heavily defending in these places. It is unwise for the Supersonics to head in.

"How, how does it feel to guard Jordan?"

Peyton and Qin Fei clapped their hands together and interviewed him with a smile.

"It goes without saying, of course it's very good. If the coach doesn't let me, I'm going to guard him for the whole game."

Qin Fei also took advantage of no one's attention, and started to run the train at Manchu. If his physical strength had bottomed out after the whole game, how would he play the next game?

Peyton didn't poke Qin Fei, seeing that Qin Fei's mental state is still good.

At least he was full of fighting spirit and was not frustrated by Jordan's blockade.

"Yes, I also think you can guard him for the whole game."

After Peyton's words fell, Qin Fei was stunned, seriously, brother?

Payton didn't seem to be joking, but immediately, he changed his words in a low voice: "I'm just kidding, but now on the defensive end, you spend less energy, and you have to find a way to break the game on the offensive end. Although you performed well for a while in the first half, it was not enough."

Qin Fei nodded. It wasn't enough. The team's overall offense was hindered, and he had to bear a lot of responsibility.

"There's no need to go to the low post to work with him. When you were playing against the Jazz, you shot three-pointers quite well. Although the coach asked you to go to the basket to score as much as possible, you can properly try the offense of mid-range shots."

In fact, Payton has always trusted Qin Fei's long-range shooting ability, but Qin Fei has made relatively few achievements in long-range shooting today.

To play the Bulls, it is definitely not possible without long shots, and it is definitely not feasible to use all long shots. The combination of the two must be combined in order to play an efficient offense.

The two discussed about the cooperation in the positional offense, and then Payton also pointed out some inappropriate places when Qin Fei was in the position in the first half.

Fans all over the world are paying attention to the NBA.

June is the month of the NBA Finals. Over the years, many fans have formed plans to pay attention to NBA events in this month.

This year, in addition to the NBA, there is also the Football World Cup, which will also start in June.

The Men's Football World Cup is generally held every four years.

In the 90s, a total of three World Cups were held.

The 1990 World Cup in Italy, the 1994 World Cup in the United States, and the 1998 World Cup in France.

1998年世界杯的时间定在了6月10日到7月12日，持续一个月时间的狂欢。

This is the first time in the history of the World Cup that 32 teams have participated in the competition. With more teams participating and a wider base of fans, the amount of attention must have also increased.

Hosting world-class sports events such as the World Cup or the Olympic Games is a loss in terms of income from the event, but in the long run, there are also many benefits.

For example, it has increased the popularity and international influence. During the World Cup, many lesser-known cities became known to fans from other countries. Many beautiful city scenery and features were spread to the whole world through the lens.

Moreover, such an exchange of integrating into the world is also the best time to show the image of a big country.

If it weren't for the influence of Jordan's "Last Dance", the NBA's ratings would definitely be impacted by the Football World Cup.

This is the power of signs, the power of superstars.

This may also be the only finals where attention and topics have not diminished when it meets the World Cup.

For Chinese fans on the other side of the ocean, watching the Football World Cup in the early morning, and then spending two and a half hours watching the NBA in the morning, this kind of energy, if it is not for the love of both sides, it is really impossible.

Some people think that this year's NBA Finals is destined to be more attractive than the football world.

The football world is full of flowers, and the gods come down, but there is no single absolute god in the football world.

The NBA is also full of stars, but there is only one absolute god, and it has been made clear that this time is the swan song of this god.

There is only one chance, and most people choose the latter between the crowd and the god's curtain call.

But no matter what, the enthusiasm for the World Cup is still unabated. On the eve of the opening, the number of flights to France has increased significantly, and wealthy fans from all over the world have gone to Europe to prepare for the summer carnival.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

In the second half of the Bulls and Sonics, the number of TV viewers has set a new high in the finals G1 game.

In the third quarter, the Bulls really made a change.

First, Rodman replaced Kukoc as the starter in the second half. Kukoc returned to the sixth man position, and the Bulls further strengthened their defense.

Then on the offensive end, Jordan slowly slowed down some rhythm and switched to Pippen's organization.

The only non-Jordan players Pippen could rely on were Harper and Langley.

Harper was also a player who was dubbed a scorer back then. Later, he suffered a knee injury and his state declined. He focused on defense. On the offensive end, he mainly focused on open shots and cut layups.

Qin Fei had little pressure to protect Harper in the first half, so George Karl made adjustments in the second half, and Qin Fei went to defend Pippen.

Harper handed over to Schrempf to match up.

It's really hard for Pippen to beat Qin Fei.

Qin Fei has strength, height, wingspan, speed, and a lot of defensive skills. It may be difficult for Qin Fei when Pippen was at his peak, but now he is not at his peak. It is not easy at all.

So the Bulls' offense seemed to be struggling.

After the start of the second half, they were blocked continuously, and they fell behind the Sonics by 44 points 50 to 6.

The Bulls called a timeout, and Phil Jackson rearranged.

Replace Langley with Kukoc, the height of the inside line and the ability to protect the frame are even worse.

Qin Fei took a look, shouldn't this be a desperate attack?

Find a cover to attack, hold the ball to break through and attack, and attack quickly after pinching.

Payton originally wanted Qin Fei to try a long-range shot, but Qin Fei dug his head in. Rodman got his fourth foul in the middle of the third quarter and had no choice but to end.

"Good shot!"

George Karl was so happy, Rodman clicked, and Kemp was completely liberated.

Rodman is the only one with the Bulls who can rebound with Kemp. Langley is too slow, Kukoc has no rebounds, and among the rest, it seems that Dick Simpkins can carry it.

This Simpkins player who entered the league in the 94 NBA Draft, although he is not small, has always been the "12th" Bulls.Phil Jackson didn't even have much confidence himself, so he really didn't dare to pretend.

Jordan stood up on his own and demanded to carry the burden of offense.

During the period when the team was blocked, he returned to the field and played.

At this time, the Sonics knew that other players were not good enough, so they chased and intercepted Jordan. A group of monsters with long hands and long legs, including Schramf, reproduced the brave momentum of the front line attack back then, and cooperated with Payton to reduce Jordan's offensive efficiency.

Although the Bulls started scoring again, but Jordan made a lot of iron shots.

After that, relying on defense and difficult scoring, they slowly caught up with the score. At the end of the third quarter, the Bulls trailed the Supersonics by 64 points 68 to 4.

The scores of the two teams were tight in the first half, and the Sonics took the initiative in the second half.

Jordan was exhausted. Sitting off the field, the air he breathed was full of hot exhaustion. He drooped his head and wiped his sweat, only to find that the sweat couldn't stop flowing out.

"These bastards"

Jordan cursed secretly, but he didn't know who he was talking about.

Phil Jackson believes that the Bulls are biting the score anyway, there is still hope for the game, and there is a break between the quarters. He told the substitute players to be vigilant and not to be negligent.

On the other side, the host gave the data of the Supersonics' three-quarter game.

After the three quarters, Qin Fei still scored the most points in the team, scoring 14 points, but other statistics were not impressive, while Payton scored 10 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and sent 6 assists. His performance was very comprehensive.

"If the Sonics win the championship, then the MVP will definitely be Payton's, because this is Payton's team."

Of course, there must be some people who give different views.

"Although Payton is the core of the team, Qin Fei's performance in the first few rounds of the playoffs was too impressive. In the finals, he was also Jordan's key target. In terms of court contribution, Qin Fei is definitely not inferior to Payton."

Neither of the two parties had thought about this issue, and the others had already thought about it very far.

In the final quarter of the game, Jordan rested off the court.

Qin Fei also rested, and it was Payton who stayed on the court to control the game before the third quarter.

Payton scored several more points at this stage, leading the Sonics to build a 6-8 point lead. The Bulls called a timeout early, slowing the pace of the game and giving Jordan a chance to breathe.

Although Jordan feels tired, he is very mentally strong and is willing to play early.

The same is true for Pippen, who is trusted in the Iron Triangle, and Pippen will not play less than 40 minutes in this game.

The other corner of the Iron Triangle, Rodman, was the most embarrassing. He was troubled by fouls. His long playing time was cut into fragments, and he didn't intend to appear at the end of the quarter.

Phil Jackson was actually a little angry, and Rodman's many rebellions were not worth it.

But that's Rodman, and he wants to piss off opponents, and it's worked before.

This time he picked the wrong person, Qin Fei is too calm, like a cold-blooded creature.

There's nothing wrong with being a cold-blooded creature on the court. Things like losing watermelons happen too often. Only by making a reasonable judgment can you win a good chance.

After Jordan reappeared, he broke out.

Jordan in the final quarter was too terrifying. First he cut off the supersonic pass, completed a flying dunk in the fast break, and then in the next few rounds, layups, shots, everything, scoring consecutively helped the Bulls catch up with the score all at once.

In the middle of the final quarter, the two teams tied 80-80.

Supersonic pause.

This is Jordan, and everyone is prepared. Even the 35-year-old Jordan is still at the top of the league. When he goes all out, his scores rise steadily, and no one can stop him.

I don't see the hero's twilight, but only the flying general Wushuang.

Qin Fei had already prepared for it. This year, Jordan is the son of the plane, and it is normal for him to explode at a critical moment.

Payton's face was serious. In the first game of the finals, he must not lose to Jordan.

When the timeout came back, Payton became ruthless.

The defense against Jordan was almost desperate.

Then there are the inside players, Rodman and Kemp also started a wrestling match, the referee turned a blind eye, and said nothing at the critical moment, giving the players a chance to solve the game.

In the last 1 minute and 16 seconds, Payton hit a layup, and the Sonics tied the Bulls 86 to 86.

At this time, the Bulls still had two timeouts, but Phil Jackson did not call a timeout.

Phil Jackson likes to leave the problem to the super giants to solve. Unless the last attack requires a frontcourt serve, he is more conservative in the use of timeouts.

Jordan held the ball outside the three-point line and faced Payton's defense.

After two consecutive crotches, turn to dribble with your back and push it in.

At the critical moment, the choice of the Supersonics is also very interesting. It is Kemp who is inside the double-team.

Kemp and Payton double-teamed Jordan together, but after Jordan dropped low, Jordan didn't prepare to pass the ball, but the space was too small.

He jumped up and turned to the weak side. In the open Pippen's hand, Qin Fei, who was originally filling in the inside, jumped out.

Pippen didn't vote.

Off the court, Phil Jackson regretted a bit, and should call a timeout, at least replace Steve Kerr, so that the Supersonics would not dare to double-team Jordan easily.

When Jordan got the ball again, it was already "plan B". He caught the ball and leaned against Payton, turned his back immediately, and moved away from Kemp's double-team. When the two rushed up, Jordan had already shot a jumper.

Leaning back in the air, it seemed like a willow leaf flying in, without any effort, but drifting farther and farther, even Peyton couldn't interfere at all.

Payton's defense will never be put at the end. The various confrontations against Jordan before are his best defense strategy.

Jordan threw this ball in a state of extreme fatigue, exhausted.

Only the spirit and fighting spirit are always very strong.

The basketball was slightly off, but it still hit the area in front of the ring and bounced into the basket.

Rolling up the white net flowers, the Bulls led the Supersonics by 88 points 86 to 2.

It was Jordan's 33rd point of the game.

The noisy voices in the key arena were cleared away, and the fans fell into silence. They didn't expect to lead the entire second half, but they still couldn't beat the Bulls at the last moment?

Before the timeout, Jordan clenched his fist and roared in front of the camera.

"This fucking is in your face!"

The morale of the Bulls team has suddenly improved, and the hope of winning the G1 finals is just around the corner.

The host said with emotion: "The Supersonics still lack experience in the finals. At the last moment, they should not catch the ball for Jordan. A player like Jordan has too strong a key ball ability. Now the Supersonics are in danger."

"drop--"

After the timeout, players from both sides returned to the field.

At this time, the Sonics lineup is Payton, Qin Fei, Schramf, Sam Perkins and Kemp.

The Bulls have a purely defensive lineup, and players like Kukoc who have been "sprayed" as a "defensive colander" have no chance to play.

During the whistle, the Supersonics served from the sideline of the backcourt, and then Payton dribbled to the frontcourt. The Supersonics made a running cover on the strong side. After a meal, Qin Fei came out around the baseline.

The Bulls thought that Qin Fei was going to come out to catch the ball.

Because Qin Fei had a record of winning the game before, he is recognized as a "big heart player" among the younger generation.

As a result, Qin Fei just came out and continued to cover, covering for Payton with the ball.

He and Kemp covered, and Payton passed Harper and walked in. At this time, Pippen and others double-teamed, resolutely not giving the Sonics a chance to easily attack the frame.

Payton confronted Rodman and shot with a small lever.

The basketball hit the backboard and went into the basket, and Qin Fei, who was behind to make up the basket, flew over at this time.

Quickly lowered the long arms and tilted his head to avoid hitting the backboard.

"Go in too!"

There is still a problem with the Bulls' rim protection. Payton scored 20 points tonight, and scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, showing the dominance of a first-defense star in a very good state.

Phil Jackson immediately called a timeout, replaced Steve Kerr and Kukoc on stage, and changed to an offensive lineup.

With such an offensive lineup, the three-pointer must be defended. Jordan's offensive pressure is less, and he chose to shoot by himself, but this time, he failed to make a shot.

88 to 88, leaving the Sonics with 17.5 seconds of attack time.

After the Sonics requested the last timeout, they still had the same offensive lineup, with the steady veteran Perkins serving from the outside.

George Karl arranged the sideline ball tactics, and Kemp provided the pick-and-roll cover for Payton.

Payton came out to catch the ball and moved to the top of the arc.

Payton's state in the fourth quarter was so good that the Bulls' attention was very high. As soon as he got the ball, several people stared at him.

Jordan even defended him personally.

The fans didn't notice that there was also a move between Schramff and Qin Fei on the flank, but it was a crossover. Qin Fei walked to the baseline and the basket, and Schramff walked to the upper line.

The ingenious thing is that Sam Perkins, who had just finished requesting, could just come out to cover for Schramf at this time.

"boom!"

This time, Harper, who was defending Qin Fei, was taken seriously by Perkins.

Payton sent the ball out, and when Schramf received the ball, there were no Bulls defensive players around, and in almost an open position, he shot a three-pointer as usual in training.

Jordan's eyes were tearing apart, and he yelled "defense!"

The high-arc basketball crossed the sky, and in the bad premonition of everyone in the Bulls, it rolled and fell

"clang!"

It’s hard, all the Bulls players breathed a sigh of relief, it’s like walking through the door of hell, and it’s hard to tell whether it’s cold sweat or hot sweat on their backs

Rodman raised his hands high, about to grab the last backcourt rebound.

He knew in his heart that if this rebound was caught, it should be an overtime game. Fortunately, he only fouled five times now, otherwise he could only wait and watch the show

But at this moment, a big hand suddenly appeared above him.

The tip of his finger was a bit higher than his, and when the basketball rebounded and fell, he flicked his finger lightly.

The basketball that had already fallen out of the cylinder of the hoop changed its trajectory and flew towards the hoop

At this time, the red light is on.

The game is over

　Although the topic is to refuse overtime, but today is a special holiday, I hope everyone will play more overtime, hahahaha

　　

　

(End of this chapter)