Chapter 157 Pass From Jordan

The game continues in the third quarter.

In the first half, because the winning combination of Li Shengli and O'Neal took over the game, the Eastern Conference successfully led by 10 points. If the Western players had not had good touch, or without the guarantee of rebounds, the point difference would have widened further.

In the East, Li Shengli was replaced by Johnson. And the Western Conference... I guessed that the Utah duo were determined to beat the lost dog, so they all appeared on the stage and faced off against Thomas and Johnson again.

After one wave after another, Thomas and Johnson looked extremely ugly, and their data was even uglier than their looks.

Thomas played the first and third quarters, scoring 6 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal, while Johnson played the first and second quarters, scoring 8 points, and 4 rebounds. He once wondered if he was hugging the wrong thigh. Did Thomas make too many enemies, which also affected him?

otherwise……

Why is Ma Long, who has no grievances in the past and no grudges these days, so stubbornly fighting him?

Could it be that the biceps, which are as thick as thighs, are stretched out by eating too much?

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Didn't care about the game.

On the bench, Jordan, Pippen and Li Shengli chatted animatedly. A common enemy would make a friend, and Thomas' tragic situation was the catalyst for this friendship.

You know, Thomas made Jordan sick and uncomfortable when he made Jordan's All-Star debut. Later, during the match against the Pistons, the entire team stared at Jordan as a villain. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a mortal enemy, but Li Shengli... ...When I think about the Pistons' style and teammate Gil who is out for the season, I don't feel inappropriate at all.

Until the end of the third quarter and entering the fourth quarter, the score between the two sides was 100:94.

Both Thomas and Johnson were taken down. Although both of them were starters, their statistics were nothing like starters. Considering the situation of the Eastern Team, Riley has decided...the two brothers will be among the All-Stars this year. The journey ends here.

Except for these two people, the Eastern team basically changed everything. Jordan and Pippen reappeared, Ewing replaced O'Neal, and the Western team put all the starters on.

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The fourth quarter started quickly.

Maybe it's because everyone worked extra hard in the final quarter. Although the defense was still point-blank, the individual offenses were all very good. Not to mention efficient, but absolutely fast. The attack time of each round was very high. Within ten seconds.

So...the fourth quarter became a crazy performance with both sides firing cannons at each other.

The first is Ewing and Robinson on the inside. The collision between the two centers should have been very interesting to watch, but the defense at the point has relatively reduced the confrontation, so the two are evenly matched in terms of statistics.

As for other positions, there are no obvious advantages and disadvantages. The only one who is a little unhappy is... Jordan.

The game lasted until most of the final quarter. Jordan, as the face of the Eastern Conference, certainly took the most shots, but his shooting percentage was not too high. He made 8 of 20 shots and 8 of 12 free throws. He scored a total of 24, plus 5 rebounds and 4 assists. 4 steals.

At the same time, in the Western Conference, Karl Malone's statistics are 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

If nothing else happens, the MVP of this year's All-Star Game will be chosen between these two, and the winner will be decided in the next half of the game.

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Eastern called a timeout.

Riley replaced Ewing with Li Shengli, because as usual, Riley, as the head coach, needs to consider the playing time of each player. As the player with the lowest playing time in the Eastern Conference, Li Shengli performed amazingly. 9 minutes is really unjustifiable. , so the next less than 4 minutes will basically be his time.

The total playing time was not much, but he played critical minutes. Riley felt that this move was enough to stop the outside media's bad mouth, and Li Shengli competed with Jordan and Pippen for the first time.

"Li, perform well!" Jordan patted Li Shengli on the shoulder, "This is your first time participating in the All-Star Game. I will pass a few balls to you in a while and hit the West's inside line well!"

"No, bro, we can just fight normally."

Jordan smiled and said nothing, but Pippen on the side was very sour and jealous, "Oh, my God, Michael, you seem to have never said this to me, this kid doesn't want to pass the ball, you pass it to me. , let me beat up Barkley!"

"Hey, don't leave, remember to pass the ball to me!"

Pippen shouted from behind, but Jordan had already walked onto the court, and both sides took their positions.

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Attack first from the east.

Thomas' replacement was Mark Price, who held the ball to the frontcourt, threw away the defense and passed the ball to Jordan. Li Shengli immediately stood up high, on the one hand, he pulled Robinson from the West out of the penalty area and passed it to Jordan. The opportunity to break through, on the other hand, can also support other teammates in the high position.

After Jordan broke away from the defense and rushed into the penalty area, Robinson immediately rushed over to cover up the defense. Under normal circumstances, Jordan would not retreat even when facing a defensive center, but this time... he actually passed the ball to Li Shengli for the first time. , Li Shengli scored easily with a layup.

So relaxing.

Li Shengli has never felt so relaxed.

Every teammate is a top player in the league, doing what they can do in their respective positions to the limit. The moment Li Shengli received the ball, Karl Malone wanted to cover up but was blocked by a player from the Eastern Conference who was running without the ball. , allowing him to score this goal with great ease.

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Next game.

When the opportunity was not good, Jordan frantically fed Li Shengli the ball, and Li Shengli reciprocated by sending all the rebounds he picked to Jordan.

"Boy, I really... like you more and more now!" Jordan was having fun, with a smile on his face. "How about it, do you want to consider coming to play with our Bulls? As long as you are willing, you can take the starting center position. It must be yours, I promise!”

Li Shengli scratched his head and joked: "My contract is not cheap, the Bulls still have salary space?!"

Jordan laughed and said, "It doesn't matter. We can kick Pippen off in a three-way deal to make room for you. What do you think?"

Pippen:? ? ?

Although he knew Jordan was joking, Pi Pengpi was so angry that he cursed and ran to the backcourt to defend and get involved in the game again.

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The scores in the east and west rose alternately.

Because the lead in the third quarter was still there, the East kept suppressing the West until the end. The score was set at 135:130. The East won this All-Star Game.

Although Jordan fed Li Shengli several times, Li Shengli also returned the favor with rebounds, making Jordan's numbers reach 30 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals, which is very versatile. As for Karl Malone, who competes with Jordan for MVP status in the Western Team, he had 30 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks.

The Western team lost!

Malone's MVP is gone!

Accompanied by the enthusiastic shouts of the audience, there was a burst of passionate rock music. Players from both sides crowded onto the court to shake hands before leaving the game after the game, ending the 44th All-Star Game. ...Everyone will devote themselves to the regular season schedule that is already halfway through and launch a sprint towards the playoffs.