Four Hundred and Twenty-Seven: Jack Is Going to Become a God
The Lakers and Phil Jackson both overlooked one thing.
They thought that Fan Xi might be strong for a while.
He couldn't keep being so strong.
But Fan Xi kept being so strong.
Two girls who were the few in the world who knew how strong, explosive and durable Fan Xi was were sitting on the sidelines.
They watched Fan Xi rush into the restricted area of Los Angeles again and again, and they were not unfamiliar with it at all... Although they didn't understand basketball.
Iverson kept emphasizing in front of the TV: Jack has become stronger again.
Yes.
At first, Iverson was a little reluctant to admit that Fan Xi was already the de facto No. 1 outside player in the league today. Even if Fan Xi won the regular season scoring title.
But Iverson is a man who has won three scoring titles after all, and the man with the most active scoring titles.
But now, when he watched Fan Xi rush from the first quarter to the second quarter.
Scored 37 points in the first half.
He agreed deep in his heart, and he was shocked by Fan Xi's terrifying scoring explosiveness.
Although Van Xi's control over difficult shots is not that strong, his strong ability to push forward allows him to reach the terrifying S-level in the restricted area.
Even Charles Barkley said there: "Even Michael Jordan's breakthrough ability is not as strong as Van Xi."
Barkley is of course a bit exaggerated.
Iverson accurately commented: This is a different type. The defensive system that Michael Jordan faced back then was completely different from the current one, and Jack's strength was stronger than Jordan. He was equally skilled, explosive, and strong. Jordan was equally skilled, explosive, and fast. Of course, their jumping talents were at the same level.
This made Shaquille O'Neal very pessimistic.
In his early years, O'Neal had always proudly declared that if he met Jordan at his peak, he would definitely give Jordan a pot.
But now facing Van Xi, he dared not say such words again.
Maybe it's because he is indeed only at the tail end of his peak.
Allen Iverson said: "If the Lakers don't have a better way in the second half, they will be killed by Fan Xi's personal ability. This is too fierce. The only person in history who has done this is me in 2001." ? ? ?
Everyone looked at Iverson.
They didn't expect Iverson to praise themselves in a roundabout way.
However, on second thought, this is indeed the fact.
The last super hero who made the Lakers so embarrassed was Iverson, and Iverson defeated O'Neal at his peak.
In comparison, O'Neal is not so peak now, of course Kobe Bryant must be stronger than that time.
"Are you targeting me, Jack!"
During the break, Kobe asked Fan Xi: "Why did you score 1 point more than me?"
Hmm?
Fan Xi didn't react.
After Sprewell reminded him, he knew that Kobe scored 36 points in the first half of the last game.
"Coincidence, absolutely coincidence." Fan Xi told Kobe very seriously: "I didn't even look at my score."
Kobe was so competitive that he didn't even recognize his big brother. He looked at Fan Xi with burning eyes and said firmly: "I will never let you break my scoring record."
Fan Xi thought, what's the connection.
For Fan Xi, scoring is never the goal, scoring is a means, a process.
Just like assists, defense, steals... It's never for the data itself, but for using the ball.
If Fan Xi's teammates are in great form in the second half, then Fan Xi will naturally enter the assist mode.
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Karl Malone asked for a fight in the locker room, saying that if he didn't play again, he would have no chance.
Phil Jackson was a little worried about his injury, but he said that he would rather die on the court.
This left the coaching staff with no way out.
In the end, they had to agree to let Karl Malone play.
The second half of the game started, when Karl Malone came on the court.
Staples Center was full of excitement, and the Lakers fans were shouting at the top of their lungs, as if the savior had returned.
However, the Knicks were not surprised.
Because the moment Karl Malone was on the activation list, the Knicks were prepared, and Van Hey even emphasized this matter.
Moreover, Van Hey switched to the restricted area for the first ball after the game started. He faced Karl Malone, and Karl Malone did not dare to exert his full strength, and the two were evenly matched.
Then, Van Hey rushed into the restricted area and challenged Karl Malone's defense.
After Karl Malone arrived, the defense line formed by him and Shaquille O'Neal was of high quality... Throwing two giants into the restricted area, how could the defense quality not be high?
However, Van Hey still pierced the defense line and passed the basketball to Ratliff in the restricted area, and Ratliff completed the layup.
The way of playing has changed.
Van Xi began to assist frequently, using his impact to break through the defense and pass the ball. The Knicks players quickly entered the state, whether it was Ratliff, Juwan Howard, Anthony Mason in the penalty area..., or Reggie Miller, Sprewell, Grant Hill on the outside...
Although the Lakers' strength has greatly increased after Karl Malone's return.
However, the Knicks still maintained a lead of about 5 points.
The Knicks are tougher than the Lakers imagined.
Van Xi is even stronger than the Lakers imagined.
There are too many ways for Van Xi to control the game.
Even a madman like Stephon Marbury has to admit after watching the third quarter: I may only be the second point guard in the NBA forever.
Marbury was humble for a rare moment.
If Kevin Garnett hadn't been playing Russian human roulette, he'd be surprised right now that his teammates were saying such low-key things.
Iverson asked Marbury, and he said, "Isn't he the third point guard?"
"I think it's the fourth point guard."
James also added.
This guy who looks similar to Ben Wallace actually says he is a point guard.
"I think he is the fifth point guard..."
Little Curry also ran out to add shots.
Marbury quickly stopped him: "Don't join in the fun, little one. Learn from your godfather how to do business. This is serious business."
The fourth quarter came quickly.
Fan Xi's statistics at this time are already an astonishing 43 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds.
If he keeps playing like this, he will have no problem getting 50 points.
Getting 60 points is not impossible.
The important thing is that while he scored 60 points, he was also very likely to complete a triple-double.
If Fan Xi really does this, then...this will be a personal performance that will go down in history.
Whether the OK group is willing to accept it or not, they must admit that they will become a footnote to Fan Xi.
Just like Jerry West's crazy performance in the Finals.
Therefore, before playing in the fourth quarter, Kobe and O'Neal said: We have no way out.
Karl Malone is also in the mix, as is Gary Payton.
The four superstars share the same hatred and are risking everything to block Fan Xi and suppress Fan Xi. They cannot allow Fan Xi to become a god tonight.
This is a huge force.
Charles Barkley is on fire in the live broadcast room.
"I can't wait to witness this history. Jack Fan will write his legend with an unparalleled gesture. Basketball history will remember tonight and the omnipotent Jack Fan who swept everything!"
Charles Barkley said excitedly: "So what about the OK combination? What about the four super giants? Whoever dares to stand in front of Jack will be kicked away."
Barkley was excited: "I can't wait to put on a Knicks jersey and fight with Jack Fan."
Kenny Smith habitually threw cold water at the side: "Do you think OK Group is a piece of broken paper? Jack Fan can break it whenever he wants."
Beep!
The whistle sounded.
Fan Xi holds the ball and hits the frontcourt.
The whole crowd at Staples Arena shouted: Kill Jack! Kill Jack! Kill Jack!
Uniform.
The noble Lakers fans are even more vulgar than the Boston fans at this point.
However, Fan Xi moved forward courageously.
The CCTV commentator on the other side of the ocean also got excited. He shouted: Even though there are ten thousand people, I will go!
The wind is rustling...
Before he could finish his sentence, Fan Xi, who broke through Kobe's defense, threw the basketball hard towards the backboard... Bang!
Before O'Neal and Karl Malone could react under the basket, Fanxi flew over like a cannonball... He grabbed the rebounding basketball in the air... Boom!
Dunk!
Fan Xi showed his domineering attitude with a provocative and self-defeating style that is extremely personal.
This ball not only scored 2 points, but also got an offensive rebound.
Moreover, who dares to believe that Fan Xi still dares to do such a job under such circumstances?
What's this?
Domineering!
After Fan Xi landed, he swept across the field and looked around the stadium.
The unanimous shouting of the 20,000 people present did not dampen any of his heroic spirit, but instead inspired him to have an infinite desire to fight.
That's the kind of man he is.
"This is what a man should do."
LeBron James said with endless yearning in front of the TV.
Next to him, Stephen Curry had already clenched his fists. He was thinking: Sooner or later, I will complete a self-throw and dunk in the NBA!
"The Lakers want to scare Jack in this way, but they can only humiliate themselves. They don't understand Jack very well. Jack looks gentle and gentle, but in fact he is much more ruthless than me."
Iverson sighed.
They grew up together on the streets of Hampton, Virginia. Fan Xi, a yellow-skinned boy, dared to hang out with Iverson in the slums. Isn't this courage?
Iverson was in jail, and he dared to run to the front of the parade to shout for Iverson. What is this but bravery?
It's ridiculous that the Lakers use this method to stop Fan Xi at home.
Iverson understood it this way.
If Fan Xi can be scared, is he still Fan Xi?
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal are very anxious.
They quickly cooperated in the anxious situation. O'Neal even ran to the free throw line to set a screen for Kobe. Kobe rushed into the paint and he retaliated with a dunk.
This dunk inspired a huge wave of excitement in Staples. They were like frightened children suddenly grasping at a life-saving straw.
Immediately, they launched a new round of attacks on Fan Xi. They shouted in unison, kill Fan Xi!
Fan Xi faced off with a strong stance.
He entered the paint area, and this time the Lakers blocked it in advance. Karl Malone blocked in front of Fan Xi, using his thick and strong body.
But Fan Xi had no way to go, so she rushed forward and the two of them violently confronted each other.
Originally Fan Xi's strength was not as good as Ma Long.
But Malone didn't dare to exert force.
He was knocked open.
Fan Xi took advantage of the situation and threw the basketball into the basket.
Fan Xi scored 47 points in this game. He also had 11 assists and 8 rebounds.
In Barkley's opinion, Fan Xi's 50+ triple-double tonight is a foregone conclusion.
The Lakers once again played a wonderful match. Gary Payton passed the ball to Kobe, Kobe asked Malone for a screen and passed it to Malone. Malone made a fake shot in the high position and passed it to O'Neal. O'Neal dunked Ratliff.
The Lakers' offensive was also fully up.
The four superstars firmly united together. They wanted to suppress the god-like Fan Xi.
"Tonight is the night!"
Charles Barkley shouted on TV: "Kill the Lakers, Jack! Kill the Lakers, you are God!"
Barkley's voice was very agitated.
But it was also full of incitement.
Michael Jordan in front of the TV was shocked. Fan Xi's performance tonight made Jordan feel a personal threat for the first time in his life.
He realized that Fan Xi really reached the mysterious state of his peak moment in this game... controlling everything.
If Van Xi beat the Lakers tonight, Jordan would think it was a great achievement, and sincerely believed that Van Xi had reached his level back then.
He was shocked.
Van Xi was the only outside opponent he had not defeated in his career.
Although the Rockets who defeated him that year also had Drexler, he always denied Drexler's achievements.
He felt that it was an insult to compare him with the gliders of the top 50 superstars.
But now, if someone compares Van Xi with him, he will not feel offended.
Van Xi really reached that damn realm.
But, can he really beat the combination of O'Neal, Kobe, Malone, and Payton?
The Lakers are very tough.
They burst out with energy that has never been shown this season. The four kings are like clenched fists, constantly swinging at Van Xi with black energy.
Van Xi confronted them head-on.
From the first minute of the fourth quarter to the eleventh minute.
When there was exactly one minute left in the game.
The Lakers hit a three-pointer to tie the score.
It was Kobe Bryant who hit it.
The Lakers finally took some initiative.
But at this time, Fan Xi's personal data has reached 56 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds.
He has achieved a triple-double.
More than 20,000 fans shouted in unison to kill Jack, but instead of killing him, they made him more excited.
The basketball came to Fan Xi again.
Fan Xi's physical strength was also a little insufficient at this time. Although his physical reserves were super super terrifying, he consumed too much in this game.
It is not something a normal person can do to face the four superstars head-on.
Iverson has already stated in front of the TV: "I can't do it. I was not as fierce as Jack back then. Jack fought for every ball. If this game can't "kill" him, he will be the first in the league, and his dominance will begin."
Iverson is so arrogant that he said such words.
It is conceivable what kind of expression Duncan, who was paralyzed, had when he sat in front of the TV.
He was like a sloth, unable to even peel melon seeds.
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