Reborn in 96, I started by taking charge of the Dallas Mavericks.

"So what if you're strong? Basketball is a team sport!"

Kobe said to Jordan, who looked bewildered after landing.

Chen Fang told him this, and he has always kept it firmly in mind.

That last shot was the best proof of that statement.

Turning back, Kobe called for his teammates again, assisting Peja to hit a three-pointer.

Seeing Kobe's performance in two consecutive possessions, Chen Fang on the sidelines was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

He was genuinely afraid that Kobe might get carried away and start a one-on-one offensive battle with Jordan.

Given Kobe's personality, being able to abandon personal heroism at such a crucial moment shows he has indeed grown a lot.

For the next four minutes, the Bulls' offense mainly consisted of individual isolation plays.

Jordan plays first, then Pippen plays; Pippen plays first, then Jordan plays.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks, led by Kobe, adopted a team-oriented approach to basketball.

Four minutes later, the Mavericks gradually closed the gap by relying on their team's point difference.

Seeing this, Phil Jackson on the sidelines could no longer sit still and got up to call a timeout at the scorer's table.

"Well done! Keep it up!"

As Kobe and the others left the court, Chen Fang immediately went up to them and gave each of them a high-five.

If they keep playing at this pace, they might actually be able to turn the tide of the game.

Thinking of this, Chen Fang hurriedly began to arrange tactics.

"You guys played great just now, but I'm sure the Bulls will target us later. I guess they'll probably play a zone defense."

"Sean, you'll be replacing Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Remember, if they play zone defense, you move up to the free-throw line to receive the ball."

"Nash, you handle the ball; Kobe, you play off-ball."

……

The timeout ended, and both teams returned to the court. The Mavericks went on offense.

As Chen Fang predicted, the Bulls adopted a zone defense of two and three.

Nash has the ball, and Shawn Bradley immediately moves to the free-throw line to set a screen for him.

Meanwhile, the other three Mavericks players also started to move.

Peja first set an off-ball screen for Kobe, who then used it to get past Jordan and cut along the baseline.

When Kobe came to the other side, Ben Wallace once again set an off-ball screen for him.

Finally, Kobe circled out from the left corner, and Nash arrived just in time for the ball.

Kobe received the ball and decisively launched a three-pointer.

A three-pointer was hit, bringing the score to within 2 points!

Turning back, the Bulls attacked, and the Zen Master devised a triangle offense.

But no matter how the tactics were executed, it was always Jordan who ultimately took the shot.

Jordan made his mid-range shot with ease.

The Mavericks quickly inbounded the ball from the baseline but couldn't find an opportunity for a fast break. Nash dribbled the ball across half-court and directed his teammates to make runs.

The same tactic was used, but the shooter changed from Kobe to Peja.

Peja hit another three-pointer, narrowing the gap between the two teams to just one point!

Possession changed hands, Jordan and Pippen ran a pick-and-roll, Pippen cut to the basket and received an assist from Jordan, scoring two points under the rim.

The ball went in, and the Mavericks were still down by 3 points, but there were less than 3 minutes left in the game.

The Mavericks quickly inbounded the ball from the baseline, and Kobe sprinted all the way, sinking a three-pointer in transition before the Bulls players could even get into position.

The score is tied!

Drop drop!

Phil Jackson had no choice but to call another timeout, at this point he couldn't care less whether the timeout would give Kobe more time to catch his breath.

Mavericks bench.

Kobe and others sat on the bench, frantically drinking energy drinks to replenish their energy.

Seeing everyone's exhausted state, Chen Fang didn't give any more tactical instructions, but instead spoke to Kobe.

"Kobe, there are 2 minutes and 45 seconds left in the game. I need you to take over!"

Kobe looked up at Chen Fang, his eyes filled with determination.

"Okay, leave it to me!"

At this moment, Chen Fang chose to believe in Kobe.

Kobe himself was well aware that it was precisely in these crucial moments that he had to step up and carry the team forward, in order to be worthy of being the team's leader and core player.

"Come on, the Mavericks will win!"

Chen Fang encouraged the players and then let them go back onto the field.

After the timeout, the Bulls had possession of the ball.

The Bulls inbound the ball from the sideline, and Rodman passes it to Jordan.

This play was crucial; stopping the Mavericks would give them a chance to take the lead.

If the Bulls score, then the pressure will fall on the Mavericks.

Therefore, we must defend against this ball!

"Defend, Defend!"

"Defend, Defend!"

Led by the on-site DJ, the fans throughout the arena shouted "Defense!" and cheered for the Mavericks.

Jordan was still pressing the clock: 10 seconds, 9 seconds, 8 seconds.

With 7 seconds left in the 24-second countdown, Jordan started his run.

Breakthrough, sudden stop, shot.

Jordan's movements were fluid and seamless.

呲!

"Rebound!"

"rebound!"

After Jordan made the shot, Kobe made a desperate dive, and the basketball grazed his fingertips as it flew toward the basket.

Kobe ruined what seemed like a sure thing.

At this moment, everyone in the audience was watching the basketball flying through the air.

boom!

The basketball arced through the air and slammed into the front edge of the rim.

boom!

The basketball bounced off the front edge of the rim and then rebounded onto the backboard.

boom!boom!

The orange basketball bounced a few times on the rim before finally falling into the net.

As the basketball went through the net, Jordan excitedly waved his arms, his confidence soaring.

"Get back on defense, put the ball down!"

Currently, both teams have one timeout remaining, with the Mavericks having one long timeout and the Bulls having one short timeout.

After the Bulls scored, Chen Fang did not rush to call a timeout, but chose to trust his players.

The Mavericks inbounded the ball from the baseline, and Nash dribbled it up the court, patiently organizing the offense.

For the Mavericks, what matters now is the success rate; they must make this shot.

Passing, positioning, and screens.

The Mavericks will never take a shot unless it's a completely open opportunity.

Finally, with the 24 seconds left, Kobe seized the opportunity when Jordan came out to help defend and made a mid-range shot.

With 1 minute and 14 seconds left in the game, the two teams are tied again!

"It's tied again! The two teams are tied again!"

"This match is amazing, it's like the finals!"

"It's really going to be a good match. I remember Coach Zhang said before that there would be a game-winning shot in this game, and it looks like it's really going to happen."

"I wonder who will deliver the decisive blow; let's wait and see."

Whether they were fans at the stadium or watching the game on TV, everyone was extremely tense, barely daring to breathe, afraid of missing the most exciting moment if they blinked.

The Bulls are on offense. Jordan receives the ball in the backcourt and dribbles it across half-court himself.

Jordan backed down Kobe, used a realistic fake to shake off Kobe, and then turned and shot a fadeaway jumper.

"Don't go in! Don't go in!"

Chen Fang stood on the sidelines, silently praying that the ball wouldn't go in.

Like Chen Fang, the fans at the scene were also praying that the ball wouldn't go in.

Kobe had given his all on defense, but he still couldn't block Jordan's shot.

All he can do now is pray.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone in the arena, the basketball swished through the net!

Jordan hit the most crucial shot of the game, the shot that decided the outcome!