The Bulls players guarded Yang Jian closely and no longer gave him easy shooting opportunities. Kemp began to show off his power in the paint again.

Yang Jian attracted the help of the defense and then distributed the ball, passing it to Kemp to hit the basket with an air cut or catch the ball in the low post. Kemp's jumping ability is terrifying, and his turning and shooting technique is very powerful. Neither Kukoc nor Rodman can block it.

Cover, you can only interfere as much as possible.

Kemp is more threatening when he rushes forward, and the opponent must pull and foul in time. If he is slow, he may score 21.

The SuperSonics play very well with a combination of inside and outside. On the offensive end, they are able to break quickly and get into position. The Bulls mainly use positional warfare to challenge players one-on-one, and their style of play is ugly and inefficient.

The Sonics led 33 to 18 in the first quarter. Some Bulls fans had to admit that the Sonics looked more like a champion.

Before the game, it was said that "offense wins fans, defense wins championships." Basketball experts who were not optimistic about the SuperSonics winning the championship were also slapped in the face. Isn't the competition in basketball games about who scores more points? It is ridiculous to say that defense is more important than offense.

What kind?

Yang Jianjian made 6 of 8 shots in the quarter, 3 of 5 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 17 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.

The Bulls mainly relied on Jordan and Kukoc to score. Jordan had the best performance with 8 points. Pippen went undercover again and made 0 of 4 shots in a single quarter without scoring a single point.

Not only were the Bulls' offense weak, they also had defensive problems. They sent in a meat shield center, and the Sonics' inside players played pick-and-roll with Yang Jian outside the three-point line. He would jump when he had the chance. Without the meat shield center, Kemp was in the low post.

The advantages are obvious.

In fact, the Bulls had already shown signs of decline in the fifth game. The win in the last game was due to the home whistle. Even if the commentator didn't say it, many fans could see that the Bulls players lost their energy at the end of the game and entered extra time.

Defeat is inevitable.

Today, Jordan can't keep up with Yang Jian on the defensive end, and the Bulls players can only compete with the SuperSonics on offense. They are a team that relies on defense to win. Without the defensive efficiency that ranks first in the league's history, how can they win?

In the second quarter, Yang Jian and Payton did not rest, and together with Schrempf, they led the offense of the substitute lineup. Jordan and Pippen also did not rest. If they were to leave the game at this time, the point difference would probably be so wide that they would not have to come back.

The Sonics mainly play fast breaks, grabbing rebounds and going down quickly. Harper couldn't guard Yang Jian alone, and even Pippen couldn't guard him for a while.

Pippen's defensive ability is recognized as strong and his mobility is also good, but his size means that he cannot quickly get around the screen to pursue defenses. His body is very similar to the Supersonics' Bo Otero, and he can play as a power forward.

It would be amazing to catch up with Yang Jian.

Sun Zhengping commented: "Yang Jian made many breakthroughs today and took full advantage of his physical advantages."

Zhang Lijia laughed and said: "He is too fierce. He makes many unreasonable breakthroughs. He accelerates by relying on his opponents and forces layups without fouling. He can't guard against fouls. His free throws are very accurate."

While the two were talking, Yang Jian hit a three-pointer during the counterattack. Harper was afraid of being passed and retreated deeper, so Yang Jian shot directly from the outside.

With the touch coming, Yang Jian became more casual in his shots, daring to throw to defenders. He plays like Curry in the future, and his physical fitness is much better than Curry's.

Backup point guard Steve Kerr couldn't guard Payton well after playing for a while. Payton was a one-on-one opportunity.

Insider Sam Perkins also found his shooting touch. When opponents flanked Yang Jian, it was easy to free him up. He hit two three-pointers in a single quarter from the bottom corner.

In the previous few games, the Sonics focused on positional battles, but this time they suddenly started to press full-court and quickly counterattack. They didn't care about any skills, they just raced against the Bulls players, rushed for shots or hit the basket with the ball.

Jackson Jackson made a serious mistake in letting Longley play in the second quarter. Longley couldn't defend him during the SuperSonics fast break. Longley's performance on the offensive end was also very poor. His teammates had to wait for him to slowly get into position. His cutting speed after the screen was impressive.

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When Longley was on the court, the Bulls' scoring efficiency in positional battles was not high, and their performance was not pretty. Bulls players rarely dunked, and the main way to score was through singles. Jordan, who was tired, could not break through in this game.

In the first half, the SuperSonics led 65 to 39, reaching 26 points, sealing the victory early.

Yang Jian had 27 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block at halftime, scoring in double figures for two consecutive quarters.

At halftime, Bulls fans were almost in despair. Only a few expected the Bulls players to regain their form in the second half and come back to win.

Because it was the finals, tickets were extremely expensive, the home team played poorly, and not many people left the game at halftime.

However, the Bulls still played poorly in the second half and could only rely on Jordan to score. The team urgently needed Pippen to step up, but Pippen continued to work undercover.

That sound hit the hearts of many people, like a drum in the evening and a bell in the morning. The Bulls management had already decided to let Pippen go as soon as his contract expired. He would go wherever he liked, and the Bulls would never renew his salary with a high salary.

about.

Pippen has always wanted to prove that he is a star of Jordan's level, but he often proves that he is not a qualified boss. In this finals, he is not even a qualified second-in-command.

Yang Jian's shooting percentage of 45% is called abnormal performance, and Pippen's shooting percentage of 45% in the Finals is considered explosive. Can a superstar with this kind of shooting ability help the team win?

At 6 minutes and 22 seconds into the third quarter, Yang Jian stole Steve Kerr and dunked on a fast break. The difference between the two sides widened to 30 points, and the Bulls players were desperate.

Harper was not scoring on the court. In order to add an outside shooting point, Jackson Jackson sent Cole to play for a while. As a point guard, Cole had no organizational skills and poor defense. Yang Jian counterattacked in a misplaced attack, and he was unable to resist at all.

Zen Master Jackson had to make another substitution. Cole was useless on the court and had difficulty dribbling the ball through half the court. Moreover, he was blocked by Yang Jian and had no chance to make a shot.

The Bulls did not dare to send Longley anymore. In order to guard Kemp, Rodman made great defensive moves. Rodman was too far behind and no longer wanted to play. He didn't care about Yang Jian when he was on the screen. He just didn't want Kemp to let go.

Too arrogant.

Because the team was about to win the championship, Kemp did not have the same experience as Rodman. He did not want to get a technical foul due to a conflict at the last moment, so he took fewer shots and mainly covered Yang Jian.

The SuperSonics led by 31 points entering the final quarter.

Before the end of the third quarter, the Sonics launched a counterattack, and Yang Jian overpowered Harper for a layup.

Jordan only chased for two steps before giving up. At this time, everyone saw that Jordan was losing interest. Time is not forgiving. The 33-year-old Jordan could still compete fiercely with Yang Jian in the first few games, but by the tiebreaker it was obvious that he was no longer good.

The resilience of the two is not at the same level. Yang Jian feels faster and faster. If the defender moves slower, he will not be able to hold him back. To commit a foul, he must use force.

Yang Jian played through three quarters, making 14 of 21 shots, 5 of 9 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, scoring 39 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals and 1 block.

He almost had a super double-double, but the point difference was too big for him to continue playing.

In the last quarter, Zen Master Jackson still let the stars play, and Yang Jian also played for a while. He caught the ball and made a signature big jump shot, and his score reached 41 points and he was replaced to rest.

Some Bulls fans gave Yang Jian applause. After Yang Jian scored, he made a classic celebration gesture and put his hands to his ears to listen.

Zhang Lijia sighed: "Yang Jian is off the court. If he plays the full game in the final quarter, he will definitely be able to score 5010 in the finals. The Bulls players have nothing to do with him."

Sun Zhengping said: "His performance also conquered some away fans and he is a well-deserved FMVP."

Zhang Liji said with a smile: "Yang Jian said in an interview that the championship is more important than the regular season MVP. He believes that if Jordan wins the MVP and loses the championship, he will be willing to trade the MVP with him for the championship. I don't know what Jordan feels now."

Sun Zhengping said: "Jordan hasn't taken a break yet, and his eyes are very confused. When have you ever seen Jordan with this kind of look?"

Jordan knew very well that it was impossible for the Bulls to close a 30-point gap in a single quarter against a strong team like the SuperSonics, and they would not be able to win if the opponent failed to score a single point in the next quarter.

Jordan continued to play just because he wanted to lose less and maintain his personality.

Even one second before time stops, you must throw the basketball into the opponent's basket in your own half. Hit, score, and win. People say that this is Jordan, and this is the "Jordan spirit" that never gives up. He cannot easily

Give up, lose and lose.

In fact, Jordan no longer wants to play and has no energy to lead his teammates to chase points.
Chapter completed!