Chapter 279 Ma Long’s Three Major Hobbies
The atmosphere on and off the court was still tense. With the referee's whistle, the New York Knicks VS Utah Jazz game officially started.
The Jazz lineup has regained its vitality since the return of Malone, Crotty, and Benoit. Although one of the offensive engines is missing, Stockton, Jan Ferhenris replaced him and formed a double backcourt with Crotty. Barely putting out the fire, Tyrone Corbin was chosen as the starting small forward.
As for the Knicks.
Because Oakley is still suspended, only one power forward was used in the starting lineup from the last game, center Ewing, power forward Charles Smith, small forward Anthony Mason, shooting guard John Starks, and point guard Doug -Rivers.
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The two sides are in position, and the medium and long-term Li Shengli and Ewing meet again.
Ewing kept staring at Li Shengli, his expression flickering. The reason why he was exposed in the last game was that his poor physical condition was the most important factor. But this time... he must find it in the young man Li Shengli. Return to the dignity of your own super center.
"Welcome to...Salt Lake City!" Li Shengli took the lead in speaking.
"Hmph, you welcomed us too early. I will teach you a lesson this time and tell you that it is your second graders' turn to come forward here." Ewing said coldly.
"I think so too. No one can stand up here in Salt Lake City except ourselves." Li Shengli immediately countered, "Remember to remind your teammates to keep their hands and feet clean, otherwise the consequences will be very troublesome, and... be prepared , you won’t score too many points in my hands this time.”
"The same goes for you, don't even try to score points with me."
"No, it's completely different, because I don't intend to score points or give you another way to die."
The two faced off in the midfield. Although the audience could not hear the conversation between Li Shengli and Ewing, it did not affect the home atmosphere in the Triangle Center. With everyone shouting, the game started with a jump ball.
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Ewing's knee injury is a long-standing problem, so Li Shengli did his part, successfully jumped the ball, easily moved the ball to the back, and then fought forward alongside Malone.
Li Shengli's idea is very simple... Every teammate who returns from suspension must have a gift. Compared with Darren, Felton, and Benoit who played the fourth position before, Malone's ability level is more than one step higher. It’s much easier than feeding the first three people before.
With this idea in mind, he had no intention of asking for the ball. He and Malone ran to both sides of the penalty area to help pull Ewing away. Verhenris brought the ball to the frontcourt and handed it to Malone. Malone singled out the Knicks. Forward Charles Smith.
No one doubts that Karl Malone is the top power forward. Even the flying pig Barkley has to stand back a little compared to him, because Malone is superior to the peak data. Although Barkley won the regular season MVP last season, Malone What he got was the championship title, one step ahead.
As for Charles Smith, he is even more incomparable to Malone. He is a top first-line player and a second-line power forward. After his center of gravity was knocked off the left and right points, Malone successfully took the shot and hit the first goal of the game.
Boom!
Malone took a decisive shot and had a good chance, but he still missed the ball.
Seeing Malone hitting the iron, Ewing instantly activated his position. The knee injury prevented him from jumping like crazy, but it didn't mean that his core strength was weak. What's worse... he met the young and powerful Li Shengli, who could jump and compete better than him. What he can carry and the instant burst of strength are quite amazing.
In the end, Ewing lost his position, and the rebound was grabbed by Li Shengli. After it landed, it was passed back to Malone, who took the shot from the spot and shot Charles Smith.
clang!
Strike the iron again.
This time, Li Shengli took the lead and grabbed the rebound again in front of Ewing. As long as he was willing... Ewing couldn't stop him with this shot. He had 10,000 ways to get the ball into the basket. , but decided to give Ma Long a big data, there is no reason to give up halfway, even if Ma Long has hit the iron twice in succession.
"Shit, you play it yourself, don't step on the horse and pass the ball to me!" He said no, but his body was very honest. Malone, who received the ball, took decisive action again.
Boom!
The third time he hit the iron, Ma Long's face turned green.
It's so embarrassing. Although no one can guarantee a 100% hit, it is still rare for a superstar blacksmith to strike three times in a row in one round, and this time it was Li Shengli's rebound.
"If I don't believe it again, I won't be able to score!"
"You didn't want me to pass it on, but now you know you want it from me?"
"Give it to me, I want it!"
Are you still chatting so calmly on the court? Listening to what the two said, the Knicks players looked very unhappy, and Ewing felt really uncomfortable. Although Malone kept hitting the iron, it was really unbelievable that he missed three backcourt rebounds.
"Get out of here!" Malone shouted, catching the ball and shooting a jump shot.
He picked up where he fell and fell again. Malone beat himself to tears and missed the ball again. Smith, who was guarding him, couldn't stand it and let him shoot. He rushed to the basket and helped Ewing get it. This is a rebound.
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"My dear brother, what did you do during your suspension?" Li Shengli went crazy after hitting the iron four times in one round. He and Ma Long ran to the backcourt to defend, cursing as they ran, "Don't go fishing if you have nothing to do." , is this what we should do? Missing four shots in a row, is it because the ball I fed is not as good as John's?"
Ma Long has three major hobbies: hunting, fishing, and not washing his feet.
Li Shengli felt that he must have gone fishing during his suspension and turned himself into a middle-aged uncle who was indifferent to the world. Otherwise, he would not have been able to hit the iron four times in a row.
"Shut up! Keep passing them to me and I will break them."
"Damn, are you sure? Are you sure you're not going to beat us to pieces?"
"Get out of here, hurry up."
The relationship between Li Shengli and Malone is not what it used to be, and it doesn't matter if they scold each other. While the two bosses were 'quarreling', the other three did not interrupt, and after taking their positions, they began to guard against the Knicks' attack.
Ewing moved and pulled Li Shengli out of the penalty area. Knicks small forward Mason took the opportunity to hit the basket. Li Shengli stopped suddenly again, turned around and sent a nail board block, which caused a burst of cheers from the fans. After landing, it was a fast break. Opportunity, a long pass was thrown to Verhenris who sprinted upcourt first, and he scored a layup.
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At this point, both sides are attacking and defending.
Li Shengli had 3 offensive rebounds, 1 block, and 1 assist, which was a perfect start, while Malone made 0 of 4 shots and was eager to hit someone.
Shame on, shame on you!
The first game of the rematch was played like shit. Although it had only been a few minutes, Ma Long really couldn't accept the result. As for what Li Shengli said... if he wanted to give him some incredible data, it would have to be established. On the basis of his touch.