Chapter 685: MVP's desire to win
With an 11-6 record, the Bulls' record this season hasn't lived up to expectations. In Jimmy. Butler Rising, Paul. With Gasol coming in and Rose coming back, the Bulls' goal is undoubtedly a championship. But for now, the Bulls don't seem to be at their best.
But even so, the Bulls still don't think that they can only wait for the slaughter in silence when facing the Mavericks.
Wade won't be able to play in the next game, and this is a chance for the Bulls. Although Wade is not the absolute core of the Mavericks, no matter what team it is, it is bound to be affected if it suddenly loses a scorer who can average 20+ points per game.
As soon as the news of Wade's injury broke, the Chicago media almost didn't have a party to celebrate.
"Chicago is going to be the end of the Mavericks' winning streak!"
Even before the game had even begun, they were excited to announce the victory.
The match did attract a lot of attention from fans, with tickets for the match just starting for pre-sale and being sold out within five minutes. Bulls fans want to see the team beat the Mavericks, a top-notch team, to prove that they are among the best. And those guys who are neither Mavericks fans nor Bulls fans want the Mavericks to lose just as much.
After all, as McHale said, the Mavericks are now threatening the entire Union.
Although it was just an ordinary regular season, because of the hype from the outside world, the atmosphere of the big battle enveloped the whole of Chicago.
The whole world is waiting to see the Mavericks lose, and this time in Chicago, they have an incomplete lineup, and there is a real possibility that they will collapse at the United Center.
Of course, it's just that others think it's possible, and the Mavericks players don't think so......
When Kuban's private jet landed at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, Wade stared intently out the window, as if trying to replicate all the scenes around him into his own head.
Chicago, he finally came home.
As the Mavericks players walked out of the airport, they were as entertained by the media as ever. But unlike in the past, Yiyang is no longer the focus of attention. In Chicago, Wade will always be the brightest star.
For today's "homecoming trip", Wade went to cut a cool haircut yesterday, he cut both sides short, and then shaved two horizontal lines on the right side, one long and one short. Although it was just a simple retouch, it did make Wade's whole person look new.
As for Goebel, Yiyang couldn't help but look up at the big French man beside him. He was still round, but on the right side of his head was carved a squiggly line. It's also a simple change, but it has changed Gobert's image from a milky rookie to a vicious man.
"Rudy, you and Dwayne are going to amaze the audience today." Seeing that the reporters' radios were filming at Gobert non-stop, Yiyang couldn't help but make a joke.
Goebel touched his head and smiled. It seems that NBA bigwigs like Wade know how to package themselves. Just going to cut Wade's hair once benefited Gobert a lot.
On the other side, Wade was surrounded by reporters. Although the news that he will not play today has long been reported, it still cannot affect Wade's popularity in Chicago.
"Dwayne, will the Mavericks be affected by your absence from this game due to injury?" The reporters put the microphone to Wade's mouth, which was the topic that everyone was most concerned about.
"Honestly, as long as there is one, the Mavericks will not be affected in any way." Wade pointed to Yiyang's back, revealing his trademark sunny smile.
The Mavericks can live without themselves, without Iguodala or even without Dirk, but Wade knows very well that Dallas must not be without Yiyang!
Surrounded by reporters, Wade was the last to "escape" on the team bus. The driver then started the car, and the group headed directly towards the United Center.
When the bus exits the highway and enters the downtown area of Chicago, the city's rich basketball atmosphere and bustling atmosphere are instantly in the face.
Wade spread his arms and looked around proudly. "Welcome to Windy City Chicago, guys!"
Yiyang is not very interested in the city of Chicago, to be exact, he is not very interested in the city where he plays every away game.
Because every time you come to these places, it means a life-and-death battle for Yiyang. And these competitions also made Yiyang completely uninterested in appreciating the city.
Still, there are two things in Chicago that catch Yiyang's attention. One is a statue of Jordan at the entrance of the United Center, and the other is a huge poster of Ross at the entrance of the United Center.
The last time I fought that guy seemed to be two or three years ago. On the poster, Rose's smile is still the same, and the red No. 1 jersey is still his logo. The only difference is that Ross has a lot of hair, which makes him look less stiff than he used to be.
In fact, Rose doesn't just "look" less tough, his style of play has changed a lot since his comeback this season.
This season, Rose began to shoot more and more from mid-to-long distance. He reduced the number of times he made a hard break into the forbidden area, and the shocking change of direction without slowing down disappeared directly.
It can be seen that Rose is playing very cautiously now, and he knows how to protect himself. The injury has cast a shadow on this guy's psyche.
Maybe Rose doesn't have any physical problems now, but his heart is still not healed.
Even so, Ross is the number one danger in Chicago. Yiyang will not take it lightly, opponent, but the youngest MVP in NBA history. The fact that he was able to sign a 100 million yuan contract with Cuban this summer was implemented precisely because of the existence of the "Ross Clause".
Regardless, Rose is a ruthless character who can make a name in NBA history. This kind of guy may usually look harmless to humans and animals, but as long as you dare to take it lightly, just wait to be wiped on the neck.
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Today, both sides warmed up early. As soon as Yiyang came out, he had already seen Rose's long-distance jumper in practice. Looking at Rose's legs full of protective gear, Yiyang felt a little heartache.
Wade's legs are also weak, but it has something to do with his age. But what about Rose? He's just turned 26 and less than two months old.
At 26 years old, this is the peak of a player's physical condition. Rose, on the other hand, has already begun to study the "old age play".
As the game time approached, the on-site reporters walked into the court to do pre-game interviews, but fortunately, they did not bother Yiyang today, but found the upstart of the United Center, the 11-year No. 30 rookie who averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds per game this season, Jimmy. Butler!
"Jimmy, delay you for a few minutes. Do you think the Bulls will be able to hold on to their home win today, with Wade's injury? ”
Butler looked at Wade, who was sitting on the sidelines in a suit, and then at the No. 1 guard opposite, who had just shed his training uniform.
"Truth be told, the Mavericks are still very strong. But here it's the Union Center, and here, we're in charge! "Jimmy. Butler smiled confidently at the camera, he didn't care about the Mavericks' 18-0 record, and he didn't care how horrible the media told the Mavericks.
All he knows is that the Bulls need to win, and he needs to be a star!
And just like that, to the cheers of the Bulls fans, the referee threw the basketball into the air and the game began!
Joaquin. Noah, a strong man with a rugged style, also had to lose in front of Gobert's new hairstyle today.
Gobert was half a palm's lead over Noah and flicked the ball into his own half. As soon as Yiyang received the basketball, everyone on the Bulls team retreated like crazy. All teams in the league know that Yiyang must not be allowed to get a chance to raid!
"It's finally going to be a game, you know Kevin, it's a really interesting phenomenon." The game just started, Mike. Brin and his old partner Kevin. Harlan chatted.
"What phenomenon?"
"In ESPN's 10,000-person random online survey, 90 percent of people supported the Chicago Bulls to win! I think the other 10% should happen to be Mavericks or Yi fans. Otherwise, that number could turn out to be 100%. ”
Kevin. Harlan smiled, it seems that the Mavericks have replaced the Heat and become the "big villain" that everyone in the league racks their brains to defeat. If it is too powerful, it will naturally attract hostility.
However, 10% support is enough for Mavericks and Yiyang.
While speaking, Yiyang was already confronting Ross on the outside. Rose defended very seriously, and he knew very well that he would inevitably be compared to Yiyang in this game.
Yiyang has surpassed Rose by more than one and a half stars in personal honors, but Rose doesn't want to give up. As long as you defeat Yiyang and defeat this guy, the old days will be repeated!
Yiyang didn't look like he was going to get tangled with Rose, and he played the ball into the bottom right corner. Over there, Tony who is back in the starting lineup. Allen caught the ball steadily.
Duke produced traditional shooter Dunleavy directly put Tony. Allen took two steps, and he didn't believe the guy could hit a long shot.
However, it was precisely because Dunleavy did not choose to stick to the guard that Tony. Aronzi can get the ball out with ease. A lob pass that sent the ball over Dunleavy's head and down behind him.
The basketball was not hung to Gobert, but was passed to Yiyang!
Yiyang raised his arms after holding the ball, as if he wanted to go straight to the basket! But in fact, it was a backward turnaround jumper that hit steadily while deceiving Rose!
"Beautiful footwork, but also more and more versatile on the offensive end. Now, he's just one trick away from his skillful back-to-back technique! ”
"Come on Mike, don't have bad ideas. If you can still attack with your back, then this alliance is really finished. Because, no one can beat him at all! ”
As soon as he came up, he was scored by Yiyang, which did not disappoint Rose, but made him scrappy!
After an attack, Jimmy. Butler broke through the ball and gave Rose a chance from beyond the three-point line.
Ross made a shot, and Yiyang hurriedly took a step forward. However, at the moment when Yiyang's center of gravity was premised, Rose chose to break through with the ball!
"Derek, he didn't choose to shoot outside the three-point line this time!" Kevin. Harlan clenched his fists, and this was Derek. O Rose!
Hit the restricted area, carrying Gobert, Rose forced a layup and hit! He fell to the ground, but the Chicago No. 1 giggled as he watched the basketball wipe into the frame.
"If you hit a layup, you have to add a free throw. Rose played very aggressively today and didn't seem to intend to continue throwing in the mid-to-long range. "Mike. As Brin spoke, the Bulls fans around him jumped to their feet. How long has it been since they've seen such a Rose?
Yiyang shook his head, Rose chose to break through hard in such a physical condition, and his desire to win must be very high.
Look at Jimmy. Butler and Gasol pulled Ross up and looked at the No. 1 who pointed to the stands with an expressionless face, but Yiyang suddenly became excited.
"That's what it sounds like, MVP."
The collision between the two No. 1s is not destined to end hastily.