Michael Jordan is well aware of the dilemma he faces, and his physical strength has not fully recovered. Some stiffness in the muscles of his limbs is caused by fatigue, which will affect running and shooting.

Before 1993, this was not a big problem for him. Even if he was not in the best condition, he still had a physical advantage against other players at the 2nd position. Today is the first time in his career that he has been criticized in terms of physical fitness.

Bully.

Yang Jian returned to his best condition after a day's rest. He was as brave and as beast-like as he was in the first battle between the two sides.

Jordan felt very uncomfortable, but there was no way to solve the problem. Yang Jian was faster than him, and he couldn't stop it with a foul. If he got into foul trouble and took a rest, the Bulls' offense would definitely not be able to open up.

In this round, the Bulls players all launched a triangle offense. Jordan caught the ball on the right side and singled out Payton, turned to the baseline and made a fadeaway jumper. 7 to 2.

The Sonics players did not double-team Jordan on the weak side. George Karl's strategy today was to focus on individual defense at each position, trying to prevent the Bulls' role players.

The Sonics already have a wealth of experience against the Bulls. If the Bulls' role players cannot play, it will be difficult for them to score more than 90 points in a single game. If Jordan, Pippen, and Kukoc's shooting percentages are average, and Rodman has no

If you can grab more than 10 offensive rebounds, it will be difficult for the Bulls to score 80 points.

The Sonics don't have to worry about the Bulls' star scoring. Reducing the team's overall scoring efficiency is the key. And if Jordan and Pippen take a lot of shots, they will fall into fatigue faster. By the end of the quarter, the Sonics players have a physical advantage.

If the Sonics get off to a good start, they will gain a huge advantage, forcing the Bulls players to work hard without being able to allocate their energy reasonably.

As the SuperSonics attacked, Yang Jian led Jordan in a circle. There were boos everywhere at the Bulls home court, and the fans wanted to use this method to influence Yang Jian's performance. This was destined to be in vain, Yang Jian was used to being booed.

Many people have always said that Yang Jian is overrated. The reason is that his playing style is not like Jordan's and he does not have post-up skills and so on.

However, Yang Jian's off-ball style of play made Jordan uncomfortable the most, and Bulls fans felt uncomfortable watching it. They were all worried that Jordan would be dragged down, which cannot be made up for by skill and experience.

After Yang Jian received the pass, he failed to break through and passed it to Schrempf.

Schrempf singled out Pippen in the low post on the left, turned around in the middle and shot a fadeaway jumper. His movements were very smooth, and he avoided Pippen's block, and the ball went hollow into the net! 9 to 2.

Zen Master Jackson on the sidelines frowned, feeling that something bad was going on. Schrempf didn't take many shots this season, and his statistics dropped sharply from last season, but he is actually a player who can average more than 15 points per game. Once he takes a shot

Now, the Bulls are harder to defend.

The Bulls were attacking, and Pippen took the ball in the middle and wanted to return it. After feinting with the ball, he made a three-pointer from the middle.

As soon as Pippen took the shot, all the Bulls fans watching the live broadcast had an ominous premonition. Sure enough, Pippen's shot missed due to Schrempf's interference. The SuperSonics trio narrowed the penalty area, and P.J. Brown grabbed the backcourt rebound.

The ball was immediately passed to Yang Jian.

Jordan was not eager to switch positions to chase Yang Jian, but retreated directly. Because Payton ran in front, he was afraid that Payton would use his off-ball movement to get an open ball and score easily.

Once the Sonics counterattacked quickly, there was a mismatch on the court, and Harper defended Yang Jian. Yang Jian dribbled the ball through half court, and Harper could only follow, unable to switch to guard Payton.

At this time, whether Jordan defends Yang Jian or Harper defends Payton, there will be a time difference. Harper is good at defending against the frame and blocked Yang Jian's breakthrough route two meters outside the three-point line.

Yang Jian paused slightly and changed direction from the left to the middle. PJ Brown came up and provided a screen for Yang Jian. This move was very powerful. Yang Jian changed direction and broke through. Harper could only try his best to avoid the screen and chase.

Against ordinary defenders, Harper can catch up. Yang Jian is no ordinary defender. He made a pull-up jumper one meter outside the three-point line in the middle.

Rodman and Kemp retreated to a 45-degree angle on the right side, and Longley also retreated to the free throw line, with no awareness of helping to defend long-range three-pointers. Yang Jian felt that he had a good touch today and should take more shots from outside.

Only when the shots are inaccurate will I control the number of three-point shots and focus on mid-range shots. I do this in almost every game.

Today, because Yang Jian has an advantage in physical fitness, his mentality is very relaxed, and he also has a psychological advantage. He strikes quickly and resolutely, and his hands are so hot that he has a convulsion!

He shot a three-pointer without any interference. Harper blocked the shot from the side and jumped a step too late. The ball went in! 12 to 2.

Yang Jian raised his right fist and roared, and Zen Master Jackson asked for a timeout.

Zhang Lili said excitedly: "Yang Jian scored 8 points in the opening game and made 3 of 3 shots. This game is going to explode."

Sun Zhengping said: "Zen Master's timeout call was relatively timely. If we don't adjust our defense, it will be difficult for the Bulls to catch up."

Zhang Lili said: "It is difficult for the Bulls to make substitutions now. It is a bit too early to send in Kukoc. But if Longley stays on the court, he will move too slowly to help defend the perimeter."

Sun Zhengping said: "The SuperSonics players were happy, Snow twisted on the sidelines, and the cameraman gave him a close-up."

Zhang Liji said with a smile: "Snow is not a good player, and his lively atmosphere is top-notch in the league. But he is pretty good. He has performed well in the regular season. The rookies after the second round are at this level."

After the timeout, the Bulls made substitutions, and Kukoc came on to replace Longley.

A big man who can shoot was deployed, but Jackson Jackson told the players to maintain a steady rhythm and play positions, and never run like a Sonics player. Bulls players running may not guarantee offensive efficiency, and the defensive formation will definitely be chaotic.

, and the physical strength is exhausted faster.

The Bulls attacked, and the players started a one-on-one challenge again. After receiving the ball, Jordan forced a breakthrough, took off and pulled the lever in the middle to avoid Kemp's block, and scored with the basketball. 12 to 4.

Jordan was extremely angry and couldn't tolerate Yang Jian winning the championship trophy and FMVP trophy at the Bulls' home court. He didn't want to think about it in the past two days but couldn't think about it. If he didn't stand up and dominate the game today, this would definitely happen.

Payton dribbled steadily across half court and passed the ball to Yang Jian who ran out of the three-point line on the right side. Yang Jian feinted with the ball and changed direction to the middle. This time he failed to pass Jordan and returned.

Being snug.

He protected the ball with his back, took two steps outside, turned around and faced the frame, passed the ball to his right hand with his left hand, dribbled the ball under his right hand and passed it to his left hand. After crossing the step, he suddenly started, holding the ball with his left hand and changing direction to the right.

Jordan made the right move to defend, but P.J. Brown pulled out a screen from outside the three-point line to block Jordan. Kukoc followed to help but failed to get stuck. Yang Jian lowered his center of gravity very low and passed from his side.

He rushed over with a quick acceleration.

Yang Jian broke through in the middle and attracted Rodman to cover up the defense. He jumped up and flicked the ball to the right. Kemp flew up, spread his legs as if taking a big step, and smashed the ball hard with his right hand.

Into the basket! 14 to 4.

Zhang Lili said: "The SuperSonics have already had two top-five dunks in the opening game, and this alley-oop combination is probably the best goal of the game."

Sun Zhengping said: "This is Yang Jian's second assist. In the first few rounds, he mainly caught and shot. After entering the finals, the number of breakthroughs and attacks on the basket increased."

Zhang Lili said with a smile: "It was too easy for the SuperSonics to win before. He could just play casually. Entering the finals, he turned on the full Yang mode!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Jian completed a steal. Pippen passed the ball to find Jordan who was running outside the right three-point line. Yang Jian suddenly let go of Harper from the baseline to steal the ball.

His speed was astonishing. He accelerated instantly and got stuck on the passing route. He took off the basketball with his left hand and smacked it forward, catching up with a single player for a fast break.

No one from the Bulls could return to defense in time. Yang Jian entered the penalty area on the left side without any defense. He calculated the distance and took off with both feet. He turned 360 degrees in reverse and dunked with his right hand! 16 to 4.

This was a move that no one could dunk in a dunk contest. Yang Jian beat his chest and roared angrily, and Bulls fans on the sidelines also gave him applause.

Zhang Lili said excitedly: "Kemp's dunk just now was not the best goal today. Yang Jian's one is even more beautiful. He has gone crazy."

Sun Zhengping smiled and said: "His goal should be counted as 50 points."

The SuperSonics performed three dunks in the opening game and their morale soared!
Chapter completed!