Chapter 113: A Mighty Bull
"Wonderful offense and defense! Kobe Bryant's defense was extreme, but Michael was still able to hit it with such a defense! ”
"No one can stop Michael's back, no one!"
The TV announcer cheered loudly for Jordan's step-back jumper.
The offense and defense switched, and the Bulls' retreat was very fast, not giving the Lakers a chance to play a fast break.
Kobe Bryant advanced slowly with the ball, Jordan did not play with him, Phil Jackson did not make special arrangements, and it was Ron Harper who defended Kobe Bryant. Jordan defends Eddie and Pippen defends Bowen.
In the face of the Bulls' defense, Kobe Bryant did not dare to take it lightly. The result of a sloppy attack is bound to be a fast-break counterattack, and Jordan Pippen and Harper's fast downfall is not something that the current Lakers can prevent.
Guaranteed hit rate in the first quarter! Wait until the Bulls' veterans decline in physical fitness in the second half, and then accelerate the pace of the game to try to play a wave, which is Kobe's idea.
Pick-and-roll!
Bryant called out O'Neal, and a sturdy pick-and-roll hooked Ron Harper.
Switching defenses to take on Luke Longley.
The fast and slow rhythm changed to dribble, and Kobe Bryant instantly accelerated and changed direction past the bulky Langley.
Pippen assists in defense! Kobe Bryant threw the ball high and O'Neal pressed Ron Harper to smash the ball into the basket!
"The gods descend to earth! That's the power of a big shark! If you list the dominance of the league's players, then the Big Sharks are undoubtedly only behind Jordan. ”
"The youngest of the 50 superstars, Shaq deserves it."
The layman looks at the bustle, and the insider looks at the doorway.
What Phil Jackson saw was not O'Neal's empty dunk, but Kobe's clever use of pick-and-roll, O'Neal has no outside projection ability, although his pick-and-roll quality is very high, but there is a way to solve the problem.
It's just that Kobe's projection and the angle he chose to cut in were just right in front of Luke Langley. Either put Kobe Bryant with a three-pointer or cross the position.
After switching defenses, he successfully broke through Luke Longley at the first time, causing the Bulls to not have a good interior rotation and use Harper to defend O'Neal, giving O'Neal a misplaced advantage.
Not only that, even if Rodman and Harper were successful in their swap. Bryant has a second option, Bowen in the bottom corner, and he's been waiting there for a long time.
It's a multi-layered, multi-choice offensive handling. The tactical initiator must have strong individual ability, defensive reading ability, and ball handling ability.
The Bulls' forward chain strangulation failed, and the first round was lost.
After the Bulls attacked, realizing that the Lakers' defensive strategy for Jordan was Kobe Bryant's single defense, there was no doubt that the Bulls would beat Jordan to the death!
If the triangle offense doesn't attract enough defensive attention, then the system is a failure.
Either you can help defend with the clamp, or you can use Jordan to beat you to death!
Of the 29 teams in the league, except for the Bulls and Lakers, the other 27 teams are difficult to find a defender who can defend Jordan alone.
Phil Jackson admired Harris's courage.
The basketball was passed in a circle, and Jordan's air cut and mid-range reversal were all defused by Kobe. In terms of familiarity with the triangle offense, Kobe Bryant is no worse than anyone else.
With 8 seconds left, Jordan gave up running without the ball and scored directly, sat low and Pippen's pass was in place.
The picture is exactly the same as the previous ball! Jordan's big hand grabbed the ball with one hand, and his back was hard chisel!
Strike! Strike!
Take a big step to the right!
Everyone thought it was a turnaround jumper! Only Kobe Bryant was unmoved!
It's a feint.
That's right, Jordan didn't move his feet in the center and quickly turned to the left, and Kobe Bryant had already firmly established himself in the defensive position!
Bryant stood in his position, his hands on his crotch, and Jordan's turn completely hit him.
Fell! Whistle blows!
"Offensive foul!"
"Fack!" Jordan cursed, what is the situation of this kid, how can he seem to predict my movements.
“OMG! Looking at this defense, Kobe Bryant 100% anticipated Michael's every move, and Michael's turn knocked him to the ground. ”
"Bryant was standing very firmly on his feet, clearly outside the reasonable collision zone. It was a brilliant foul making. ”
O'Neal and Campbell hurried over and stretched out their big hands to pull Kobe Bryant up from the ground.
"Well done!" O'Neal patted Kobe Bryant's chest, and it's not common for Jordan to be deflated like this.
Of course pretty, he was fouled once in the opening game, and Jordan will be a lot more restrained when defending Eddie Jones, so as to avoid getting another foul and going off.
Jordan narrowed his eyes: "Scottie, you go defend Kobe." ”
"As you wish." Pippen's horse face is smiling, and the 31-year-old is in his prime in every way.
Without a doubt, "Bison" is the strongest defender at the small forward position.
Kobe Bryant just passed half the court, and Pippen's athletic body pressed over. Don't look at Pippen at 2.03 meters, but his agility and speed are not inferior to those of a defender, and he also has top-level counter-attacking ability.
Damn, a defender like Pippen is what Kobe hates the most, not dropping the ball, but the offense and organization will be strongly disturbed.
And physically, Bryant had to put a lot of effort into handling the ball.
and O'Neal blocked, Pippen forced a forward circle, blocking Kobe.
O'Neal leaned on Luke Longley, turned his back and scored a dunk under the basket.
"Kobe! You're never alone! ”
Kobe Bryant smiled, this fat man never dropped the chain at critical moments.
The Bulls are attacking again! Jordan is still on his back!
No impact, no swaying, no superfluous movements!
After receiving the ball, he rolled over and jumped back, and Kobe Bryant jumped up again to block Jordan's vision, but unfortunately this time it was slow.
The basketball falls straight into the hoop.
It's so strong.
Bryant advanced with the ball, pushed through half court and passed the ball to Eddie Jones.
Under the empty basket, Pippen kept up with Kobe's footsteps and pulled the belt to control Kobe's movement.
Stop! Accelerate again!
The shifting speed also didn't shake off the kraft candy-like Pippen.
But the pick-and-roll got in the way!
O'Neal and Campbell both lifted out, and Kobe Bryant walked through their gaps!
Pippen wants to get over, but O'Neill and Campbell are close together!
Elevator Tactics!
Eddie Jones struggled to get out of the ball under Jordan's entanglement, and Bryant adjusted for a second after receiving the ball.
Three-point shot!
Pippen's back is firmly behind O'Neill and Campbell!
It's the same picturesque jump shot, and the power is transmitted from the feet to the hands in turn!
Basketball streaks across the sky above the United Center in Chicago.
"Huh."
The sound of falling into the Nets is so wonderful.
"Toot!" The Bulls opted for a timeout.
"Fack! That's a mobile pick-and-roll! Pippen scolded, this tactic was unheard of.
Phil Jackson was also stunned, and a lot of question marks popped up in his head.
What kind of tactic is this? And this tactic?
Worthy of the master tactician Del Harris, it looks like I'm going to have to take a fresh look at the Lakers.
"Well done!" The Lakers players cheered, they hid this tactic from the beginning of the season until now! Just to surprise the bulls!
Now it's a wish.