The last five minutes of the second quarter began, and just as the Rockets were ready to continue to intensify their attack, the Bulls' counterattack began.

The counterattack came so quickly, so quietly.

By Phil? At Jackson's request, the Bulls quietly expanded their defensive radius, and from the middle line, the Bulls' Harper and Jordan began to wrap Bodi Roga, such a quiet change made Bodi Roga, who was still playing step by step, suddenly broken by Jordan.

A decisive pull from behind Bodi Roga, very accurately, the basketball was out of Bodi Roga's control, Jordan took advantage of the momentum with a fast down, and a violent dunk from the sky.

Jordan stuck his famous tongue out in the air and smashed the basketball into the hoop in a frenzy.

The Rockets players looked at Jordan's dunk and felt a little decadent, and we could stop them.

Just before the Rockets could recover from Jordan's dunk, the Rockets were once again stolen by the pass, this time Garnett.

Garnett's somewhat careless outward pass was quickly clicked off by Pippen, who reacted quickly.

Looking at the basketball that was about to fly out of the sideline, Rodman, who had no scruples, stretched out his hands and directly fished the ball back, but the price was that he flew out of the sideline and smashed directly into the audience.

The Bulls didn't waste Rodman's chance to save the ball this time, Pippen received the basketball, turned and pulled the ball past Horry's robbery, and started to break fast.

A few big strides to the Rocket's three-point line, Bodi Roga, who had already returned to defense, blocked Pippen's way forward, looking at Pippen who rushed at high speed, Bodi Roga said in a low voice: "Come on, I won't be afraid of you." ”

Looking at the person in front of him who had impressed him at the '96 Olympics, Pippen didn't hesitate at all, threw the ball into the air with both hands, and before Bodi Roga could turn around, there was a bang on the basket.

"Bang"

It's still the red No. 23, who did a bombing on the basket of the rocket one at a time.

The other players of the Rockets, looking at such a goal, the trace of hesitation and decadence in their hearts was magnified again.

The Rocket was quickly counterattacked by the Bulls twice, and the fight was a little confusing, and Lao Tang was also very anxious to look at the form on the court, stood up in the early seat, walked to the sidelines, and loudly commanded the game of the players on the court.

I don't know if it was hit by Jordan's two explosive dunks, the Rockets players were really a little unrefreshed in the next game, and the Bulls players who were stimulated by Jordan's two violent dunks were demoralized for a while, and the intensity of the defense also increased sharply, which has made the Rockets return twice in vain.

Lao Tang, who was in a hurry in such a situation, was jumping and jumping on the sidelines, and heard Lao Tang shouting loudly: "What are you afraid of, just return one of them, attack, you must attack." ”

At this time, the referee on the field walked to Lao Tang's side and said, "Rudy, you have to be quiet, if you can't be quiet, I will let your locker room be quiet for a while." ”

When Lao Tang heard the referee's words, he could only shrug his shoulders helplessly, returned to his seat, and continued to watch the rocket game anxiously.

Tiger was also very anxious to watch the game on the court, if they were not the owners of the Rockets, if it were an ordinary fan, he would definitely cheer for Jordan's two dunks.

However, as the boss of the Rockets, seeing the opponent's excellent performance, Tiger was anxious for a while.

patted the old soup in front of him, and Tiger whispered: "Rudy, think of a way, I'm afraid we will lose if we continue like this." ”

Lao Tang shook his head very firmly and said, "It's not time yet, I want to see how well the rockets adjust my ability to see if they can survive this with their own strength." ”

It seems that Lao Tang is still very patient with his players, Tiger looked at Lao Tang with a determined face, shrank his body back, and didn't say anything.

However, the Rockets players on the court, obviously don't know what their coach thinks, they made mistakes again, Big Ben took the ball off, the basketball was obtained by Rodman, Rodman who took the ball did not stop the ball at all, and directly a long pass through the whole court, Pippen received the basketball in the Rocket's half, and the two strode away from Ray, who had returned to defense? Alan.

An easy layup to give the Bulls another 2 points.

Some of the beaten Rockets are now focused on Bodi Roga, and looking at the Bulls' goal, Bodi Roga quickly called a timeout.

The Rocket players returned to their rest area dejectedly, and Lao Tang took the tactical board and said: "How about it, isn't today's Bull very tasteful, is it very different from the Bulls a few days ago, they are more tenacious, the defense is more tight, the physical fitness is much better, and the spirit is better than the previous games, isn't it." ”

Rocket listened to Lao Tang's voice with a hint of anger, and everyone was very smart not to answer Lao Tang's words.

I could only listen to him reprimanding the entire Rockets team alone, and Lao Tang, who had vented a few words, quickly adjusted the topic to the game, and listened to Lao Tang say: "Boys, in fact, the defense and offense of the Rockets are not much different from those in the first quarter, the only difference is yourself." Did you know? From the second half of the second quarter, everyone's spirit began to lose concentration, I don't know what was going on, but now is not the time to slip away, now is the finals, it is the time to compete for the highest honors, I don't know what you are thinking, I don't want to know what you are thinking, the only request now is to get all of you to cheer up, to concentrate, like before the opening, I told you in the locker room to go on defense, only when the defense is effective, everyone can show offensively. ”

After that, pick up the tactics board and start explaining the tactics of the last few minutes.

After speaking, the Rockets went on to complete the final game of the second quarter with the Bulls.

After the Rockets cheered up, they had significantly improved defensively, and the Bulls couldn't be so unscrupulous in their fast break.

Because, as long as the Rockets complete the offense, the Rockets will start to defend in the Bulls' half of the court, trying to suppress the Bulls' fast break.

Coupled with the fact that the players on the Rockets are all athletic players now, it is impossible for the Bulls to launch the kind of fast break that throws everyone away.

However, on offense, the rocket also encountered relatively big trouble.

The Bulls are now rotating very quickly, so fast that the Rockets basically have no open space.

Garnett, who could only use the inside line, was scoring, and seeing such a situation, the Rockets immediately replaced Olajuwon and once again restored the strongest combination of the Rockets' interior line.

After someone shared the offensive pressure with Garnett, the Rockets' offense improved, and although it was still difficult, they were still able to score.

At this time, the Bulls still firmly grasped the advantage on the court.

The 8-point advantage allows the Chicagoans to play every offense safely and steadily, and as long as they can score, then they are the ones who lead.

Such an idea makes the Bulls' offensive success rate higher and higher.

The Rockets' hopes of catching up with the score at the end of the first half were dashed, and time passed quickly, and in a trance, the game of the first half was over.

The 49:41 Rockets trailed by eight points in the first half.

Such an achievement made the old man walk into the locker room with a frown.

In the locker room, looking at the Rockets players who were depressed, Lao Tang said loudly: "Look at what you are still like, in the first half we were only 8 points behind, you are depressed like this, your current mental state is what the Bulls players want to see the most, they are looking for your weaknesses, you only need to show a little cowardice now, then they will pounce on you like wild dogs and tear you apart." You have to persevere, and only by persevering can you be the victors in the end. ”

Seeing the morale of the Rockets players gradually recovering, Lao Tang hurriedly arranged the tactics for the second half.

Just listen to Lao Tang said: "At the beginning of the second half, the Bulls will definitely increase their attack, Jordan and Pippen will take turns to start impacting our defensive circle, now at the beginning of the second half, Clyde you replace Ray on the court, after halftime, Michael's physical strength will be recovered to a certain extent, you go on the court first and he will consume, don't be afraid of anything, Pippen, Robert, you did a good job in the first half, but it is still a little softer, in the harder, don't let him take the ball to easily organize the attack, In addition, you must be resolute in your attack in the second half, and you must dare to shoot, you know. ”

Horry nodded, signaling that he understood.

Lao Tang continued: "Rodman, this. Kevin, you have to pay attention, although this person doesn't score much, but at the critical moment, who knows if Phil will let him be the main attacker, you have to be careful, I know you are a little tired now. But your opponent is also an old man in his 30s, and he will be more tired than you, and I will tell you right now, as long as Rodman is on the court, you can't get off, you know. ”

Kevin stood up, gave an American-style military salute, and said loudly, "Yes, sir, your order is my responsibility." ”

The rocket crowd chuckled, and Lao Tang also laughed and scolded, and said, "Don't play tricks, you save your energy and deal with Rodman." ”

Then, Lao Tang continued to explain the tactics, just look at him and said: "Other role players, Harper's task in these games has been very clear, that is, to deal with Dejan, it seems that Phil is very wise, he knows that Kukoc can't look down on Dejan." However, now that it's been two games, Dejan has figured out how to deal with Harper. ”

Bodi Roga nodded and said, "Don't worry, coach, as long as I am serious, Harper will not be able to stop me." ”

Lao Tang nodded and continued: "Okay, the rest of the people are responsible for the players in their respective positions, we have played several games with the Bulls, everyone's characteristics, technical and tactical level, both sides are already well aware, it can be said that from now on, the two sides are a contest of wills and skills, who can hold on to the end, who can achieve the final victory, I hope that the final victory of our rocket." Alright, let's get ready to play. ”

The Rockets shouted, "Victory," and walked to the playing field.

The Bulls and Rockets at this point are about the same, Phil? Jackson was also explaining the Bulls' first-half wins and losses.

Just listen to Jackson said: "Everyone played well in the first half, I hope everyone will continue to maintain this attitude in the second half, now both sides have figured out the reality of both sides, now is the time to compete the attitude and will of both sides, to see who can hold on to the end, who can have the last laugh, now I will explain to you the specific tactics and precautions in the half." ”

Just as Jackson was talking, Jordan was whispering something to Pippen underneath.

However, Jackson didn't care, after all, they are the two chief stars of his own team, as long as they don't openly oppose themselves, they are already in their 30s, and they all know what they should do.

In this way, the time of half-time passed quickly, the players of both sides came on again, and the second half of the game began immediately.

(To be continued)