Chapter 593: Pry Off Your Basketball Hoop and Put It on My Championship Trophy.
This game really allowed domestic fans to see what is real basketball and what is a tyrannical center in the highest hall. At this moment, all the Bulls looked stiff. Listening to the head coach's instructions, it was just Phil - Jackson rarely got angry, not even now.
Under normal circumstances, he is a quiet head coach. After the general direction is determined, he will leave it to Jordan to direct the battle on the court, but now it can't be done... If the Lakers' signs are not stopped in time, the Bulls will not be able to save their first home court.
After saying a few words to the team members, the Bulls players reappeared, and Jordan also saw the signs at this moment, and his face was very bad. He felt great pressure for the first time. Although he was sniped by Jazz Limas and knocked off his horse, But at that time, it could be said that the Big Three of the Jazz were too strong, so strong that they were abnormal.
But what to say now?
What do the Lakers have?
There are not many giants, and there is only one Li Shengli on the books. If we strengthen it in the future, will it be so exaggerated as to create a second unrivaled 'Jazz Age'?
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The game is approaching and no one has time to think too much.
The weak lead did not make Li Shengli happy. Although Harris was so excited that he almost shed his hair all over his body. All his teammates couldn't believe that this was his own suppressive rhythm, but he knew... Before the last moment, something changed. They are all available, especially when the opponent is the Bulls.
Just got back from timeout.
Li Shengli knew that he was right, because the Bulls' defense had changed, and everyone knew the general intention...
Attack by yourself and be efficient.
It seems more efficient if you don't attack yourself.
When it comes to choosing between the two, Phil Jackson chose the former. He strictly monitored Kobe's position from the outside, and Rodman guarded Campbell. The double-team that originally started one step outside the penalty area turned into a beating by Luke Longley. The final defense.
What happened?
I originally wanted to create opportunities for my teammates, but in the end the Bulls let me go and let me play?
It's impossible not to fight. Nothing is more stable than your own shot. And sometimes you really don't want the data. It's really a special moment and you can't do it without fighting.
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As a result, the direction of the game changed drastically.
To be honest, the Lakers made a lot of preparations before the game, but this situation was something they had never thought of. Even Harris was a god, and he never imagined that the Bulls would be forced to let go of Li Shengli?
Li Shengli played singles, Harris was relieved, but he was also worried.
After all, Li Shengli's free throw performance in this game was slightly lower than the average. He didn't make many free throws in the first quarter, 3 of 4. The second quarter has not yet been finished. He is currently 2 of 4, and his free throws of 5 of 8 are only 62.5%. I really don't dare to bet on it. The subsequent fluctuations will be up or down.
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Harris' worries came true.
Li Shengli caught the ball and singled out Luke Longley?
Without support, Luke Longley was simply beaten. If Li Shengli wanted to score stably, it was definitely best to get to the basket. But when he could score stably, Luke Longley also received instructions and directly Use a foul to send Li Shengli to the free throw line.
Another 1-for-2 free throw? !
Li Shengli glanced at his hands in disbelief, feeling that he had gone crazy today.
Because this was the third time in the second quarter that he made 1 of 2. Based on 70% of his field goals in the regular season, he should have scored 4.2 points from 6 free throws, but now he only had 3 points. The direct effect was that he lost at least 1 point. When he was in better free throw form, he even lost more than 2 points.
Although 1 point may not seem like much, the problem is that many games end with a one or two point difference.
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"What the hell?" Li Shengli cursed secretly.
"What's going on?" Jordan looked a little stunned.
"This is the blessing of the goddess of luck!" Phil Jackson answered the question.
Currently, 6 of 10 free throws are made, which is 60%, not very low but definitely not high, and Phil Jackson also thought of a way.
It is impossible to let Li Shengli shoot free throws in every position. 60% of his hits are enough to crush people. But we can let Li Shengli, who scores steadily at the basket, shoot free throws, and let Li Shengli, who is in the mid-range, shoot.
Excluding his mid-range shooting efficiency, which is not exaggerated.
In an ideal hypothetical situation... 6 out of 10 balls will hit the basket, and he will hit 2 of the other 4. The efficiency here is a terrifying and unstoppable 8 out of 10.
But what if those 6 supposed basket attacks were replaced with 12 free throws?
If calculated based on 60% of free throws, that is 7.2 points, which is equivalent to 3.6 goals. If the first two mid-range shots are included, it is 5.6 out of 10.
5.6 out of 10?
It's scary, but it's still acceptable, because Jordan's efficiency in leading the team is also catching up. With all the players in peak condition, hitting a 56% offensive hit is not a big problem.
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Because there was not much time, Phil Jackson could only calculate some rough statistics.
As for whether he can succeed or not, all the suspense is on Li Shengli, and the pace on the court is very fast.
The Bulls let go of Li Shengli, and the Lakers naturally had to let Li Shengli play.
Just because of the three-second limit on offense, Li Shengli made two turnaround jump shots and made 1 of 2.
In the next attack, he went to the basket and dunked, but Luke Longley took the initiative to foul him and held him down smoothly. He successfully handed over his fourth foul, and Li Shengli made 2 free throws.
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In the next few Lakers offenses, Phil Jackson watched carefully and let go of Li Shengli, and the Lakers also played Li Shengli.
The mid-range hit was almost half and half of 50, which is amazing, but the free throw was always a little over 60, 10 of 16, reaching 63.
At first glance, between 50 hits and 63 hits, I must choose the former.
But the problem is that when Li Shengli went to the basket, he was no longer 50. Phil Jackson wanted to curse, but felt that he already had 80. After Luke Longley made 5 fouls and left a little space to exit, Bison Dele was replaced. Go up and continue to foul.
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Playing normally, with Crotty as the starting point for two three-person lines, Li Shengli led the team to an efficiency of over 60.
But if Li Shengli is let go and foul tactics are used to delay the game, Phil Jackson's previous efficiency was 56, and this value may have room to fluctuate downwards.
Whichever of the two weighs less!
The Bulls have no choice at this time. All the players in the paint are defensive players in the mid-range and will commit fouls at the basket. They expect Jordan to lead the team to break through, but in fact Jordan is also under a lot of pressure. After seeing Li Shengli again After stepping to the free throw line again, I couldn't help but curse.
"Li, your stepping on the horse affects the balance of the game too much."
"Damn, brother, do you have the nerve to criticize me? When you affect the balance of the game, have you ever reviewed yourself?"
"Can it be the same? I play from the outside and play gorgeously, unlike you... Damn, I just know how to bully people and I know how to punish you with this ugly and bad free throw!"
Although the position is different, the impact on the balance is the same. Jordan almost vomited blood when he saw Li Shengli, while Li Shengli stared closely at the basket, preparing for a free throw.
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The first free throw was scored!
"You think I want to take free throws? Then don't stop me or foul me. As long as you don't take the initiative to foul me, I can pry your home rim back to Los Angeles and put it on our championship trophy."
The second free throw was also scored!
"I've done the math. This hoop can hold at least three trophies. It's not too crowded. Let's see how many games you can hold on. If I play you at home, I'll pry one, and the maximum is four, so I need... …Twelve trophies plus twelve rings.”
"Boss, checkout begins now!"