1998, City of Angels, Great Western Forum Arena, Los Angeles.

There are still 3 hours before the start of the game, but the excitement inside and outside the stadium is already extremely strong.

"Here's a live report from NBC."

"Here's USA Today on sports."

"This is ABC..."

"This is LA TV..."

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That's the atmosphere of an epic battle!

News media reporters from all over the United States who could be named were all present. Dozens of television stations, as well as reporters from newspapers and magazines, gathered together.

The two most popular players in the league, Kobe Bryant, who scored 81 points and a five-double, and five championships in hand, are ready to defeat all Jordan who rushed to the first place in history.

The 7 bloody battles between the Bulls and the Lakers last year attracted a lot of popularity, coupled with the epic performance of the Lakers this year and the Bulls who are on the right track after Pippen's return from injury!

There are too many elements that deserve the attention of the news media.

This is the second and final matchup between the Lakers and Bulls this season.

In the first game, the confrontation between Lakers Kobe Bryant and Jordan ended with Kobe Bryant scoring 63 points and Jordan scoring 57 points.

Unless the two teams meet in the Finals, this game will be the last game of the season between the Lakers and Bulls.

Of course, the probability of the two teams meeting in the finals is still very high. At present, the Lakers are 39-4 and still hold the top of the league and the first in the West, far behind the Jazz, who are in second place with 34 wins and 9 losses.

In a direct dialogue with the Magic, the Bulls won consecutive victories, 33-13 and climbed back to the first place in the East.

These two teams are still the masters of the league, and the matchup between them may be a preview of this year's Finals.

"Kobe! Kobe Bryant is out! "Crowds of journalists!

"Kobe, please feel like you being elected as the All-Star voter!"

"Mr. Bryant, you've surpassed Michael in points per game, will you keep it until the end of the season?"

"Who will win this game? Will you still wear the number 24 jersey? ”

Bryant ignored the crazy reporters and entered the locker room under Blackwater's security to prepare for the game wholeheartedly.

At this moment, all distractions were left behind by Kobe.

Jordan!

The god of basketball!

Defeat him!

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"Are you ready?" Michael Jordan swept over his teammates in the locker room with a domineering look.

The meaning of his eyes is self-evident, in this game, only win and not lose!

The Bulls have already lost to the Lakers once this season, and their confrontation with Kobe Bryant ended in a slight defeat. In this game, with all the personnel in full condition and the best condition, if you lose again, it will be a very big psychological blow to the Bulls players!

This kind of psychological blow will even affect the performance in the finals. Jordan won't allow surprises in this year's Finals!

The last dance! This will be the last year of the Zen master in the bull and my last year in the bull! This year's overall winner has to be mine!

6 crowns!

Twin dynasties!

The first person in history!

Just this year!

"Of course."

"Ready!"

"Come on."

Phil Jackson clenched his fists.

The breezy Zen master also has things he cares about.

Leave the bull, OK.

A team that you build yourself, an invincible team that wants to sweep yourself away, it doesn't matter.

But even if I want to leave, I am full of honor and leave without regrets. What will be left to the bull will be an eternal legend.

The last dance, to dance beautifully!

The undefeated division of the dynasty established by yourself, the strongest team in history, at the last moment, bloom the most beautiful fireworks!

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"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen~ This is a nationwide live broadcast by ABC!"

"I'm Ervin Johnson."

"I'm Kenny Smith."

"I'm Goodrich."

Today's commentary is brought by number one Comey Magician and Kenny Smith, as well as West's backcourt partner Gordon Goodrich.

"MAGIC, who do you think will win?"

"Both of these teams are currently the strongest teams in MLCC, and arguably the ceiling of basketball, and I won't be surprised by what kind of performance they play. But as an individual, I certainly want the Lakers to win. The magician spoke.

"The Bulls have been in great form lately, winning 10 of 11 games since Pippen's return, while the Lakers have slackened after winning 34 straight games, losing four games in a month. I'm more optimistic that the Bulls will win this game. ”

"The starting lists of both sides are out, and the Lakers continue to use Horry at the No. 4 position, and it looks like after Horry was robbed of rebounds by Rodman in the last game, Harris still thinks that Horry has helped the team more."

'Pippen returns, and Cookic leaves the starting line-up to come to the bench. This is the normal starting lineup for the Kings Bulls. ”

Amid the commentary, the Bulls players came out.

The Lakers' DJ used lame music and feeble shouts to lead the fans at the Great Western Forum to boos the Bulls players.

The Bulls players are all old fritters, their faces have not changed at all, and they appear on the court with confidence.

On the other hand, the Lakers players also appeared one by one.

“WOW！ KOBE! KOBE! KOBE!”

"Lakers Championship !!"

“BEAT BULLS！！！”

"Defend the home field!"

Amid endless cheers, the Lakers players came to the court.

Now the Lakers' order of appearance has changed.

Eddie Jones was the first to play, while Bryant and O'Neal teamed up for the last time on the court.

Just like the status on the court, O'Neal and Kobe already have the same say!

Bryant and Jordan looked at each other again.

Kobe Bryant hooked the corners of his mouth, old guy, now you are no longer my opponent!

Jump Ball!

O'Neal's Jump Ball! Never disappoint!

Kobe Bryant advanced with the ball, no temptation! O'Neal who cuts the ball straight into his hand!

O'Neal, who has reached his peak this season, is invincible when he is full of physical strength!

Bump into Langley, hang Rodman!

Three steps, but the fat body took vigorous steps, entered the basket, and dunked with one hand!

Overlord step!

This is the dominance of O'Neill, the pinnacle shark!

"One more." Harper catches the ball and pushes forward.

Triangle Offensive!

After Pippen's return, the Bulls' main offensive tactics returned to the triangle offense.

Skilled, tacit! Phil Jackson has this complex offensive system, and the Bulls are the best team to execute!

No ball!

Jordan played without the ball!

In the last game, after all his face-frame offenses were blocked by Kobe, Jordan knew that in the case that the power could not cause absolute suppression, with his current explosiveness and speed, he had no way to break Kobe's defense!

"Jordan and Kobe Bryant chase each other!"

"Running without the ball! Michael is the league's top off-ball master after Reggie Miller! But what's going on! ”

"It's almost 24 seconds! Michael still hasn't run out of the empty space! ”

"Stick! Kobe Bryant sticks Michael to death! ”

"24 seconds! The Lakers started with their first shot! Just defend the bull for a 24 seconds! ”