Chapter 24: The Flying Man's Dream (6)
"We're in crisis, boys, there's still a 13-point gap in the first quarter, which may not be a big deal for other teams, but for a team like the Bulls, it's enough for them to keep the lead until the end of the game and let us go home with defeat, so in the last quarter, we have to make changes, when we can't strengthen our defense, we have to strengthen our offense, in the fourth quarter Brad, Mark replaces Garnett and Clyde, and when he defends, Brad stares at Kukoc, De Yang you go to play against Jordan, and Rodt plays power forward inside. When attacking, still resolutely hit the point of Hakim, if the bag is passed, remember to receive the ball from the inside, you must be resolute to throw, do not hesitate to shoot resolutely only a resolute shot can have a chance to win. And if the Bulls can't get the ball on the inside of Hakim, Mark you can single it out whether it's Haber or Kerr and if Kukoc comes up to defend you, you know what to do, you know. "Lao Tang laid out the tactics of the last quarter of the game.
"Understood, I'll shake him like a stump." Mark nodded his swarthy head.
"Okay, let's get ready to play." Old soup slapped Mark Jackson's ass.
The Rockets turned to the court and prepared for the final quarter.
Lao Tang, who was sitting in the coach's seat, sighed.
Tiger, who was sitting behind him, asked, "What's wrong Rudy, don't you have confidence in this game?" ”
Lao Tang nodded and said: "Yes, I really don't have any confidence, this year's Bulls are very strong, this year's Michael, Scott and Dennis are their own peak, and in addition to Cole, Kukoc and Haber are excellent role players, they are also their peak, they will create a miracle this year, and this miracle is my personal estimate that no one can break it in the next 10 years." And we began to go downhill after winning last season's championship, although after reinforcement but Kevin is a rookie, this is our biggest shortcoming, can no longer complement the interior and Hakim, Kevin is easy to lose position when defending, can only be Hakim to Kevin most of the time to make up for Kevin, which is very worrying, once Hakim is knocked out, our interior defense level will drop a few notches, this is the biggest loophole, this year's league team is basically watching the Bulls win the championship, whoever goes up is in vain. After speaking, he clasped his shoulders with his hands and watched the game silently.
And on the court, the Chicagoans are still playing the triangle offense that is already ingrained in their bones.
Pippen's ball-handling organization Mark Jackson stood in front of him to defend him, and as soon as he saw that Longley's position was very dead by Olajuwonka, he didn't have much chance, and immediately gestured.
Rodman saw the gesture and immediately moved in the direction of the ball, Rodman's defender Horry immediately inserted into Pippen's passing route, Rodman saw Horry's insertion, and immediately moved to the basket in disguise, Pippen used his height advantage to pass the ball to Rodman in a high-profile manner.
The 'Flower Worm' catches the ball, lays up, and scores the ball.
It's too easy, looking at the relaxed expressions of the Bulls players, although everyone on the Rockets has itchy teeth of hatred, there is no way to do it.
People's air cutting moves, no ball cover, and rotating to block people are really skillful.
Fluid, natural, tacit, unpretentious, that's how the Bulls are playing on the court right now.
On the other hand, the Rockets could only rely on it, and Olajuwon and Mark Jackson's singles struggled to score points.
The level of both sides is clear at a glance, and the score quickly increased to more than 20 points.
In the face of the bull, with its unrivaled attack power, the rocket finally surrendered.
With 6 minutes left in the game, Lao Tang replaced Olajuwon, Mark Jackson and other key players.
Let Kenny Smith play against the Bulls with a bunch of benches.
And the Bulls are the same, replacing Jordan, Pippen and other main players.
Both sides left the garbage time to the substitutes to deal with.
However, the Rockets' bench was not bad, catching up with a few points in the final 6 minutes, and finally lost to the Bulls 100-90.
Jordan scored 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists on 12-of-22 shooting, 2-of-4 three-pointers, and 8-of-8 free throws.
As for the Rockets, Olajuwon scored 20 points and 12 rebounds in the game, Garnett had 13 points, 9 rebounds, and a big pot for the gang leader, which was still a very good game, after all, he was a rookie.
Drexler had 15 points, six assists, and five rebounds, while Podiroga also scored eight points and five assists in limited playing time, which was not easy.
Others, Mark Jackson had 10 points and 8 assists, Horry had 6 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and Kassel had 10 points and 2 assists
Although five players scored in double figures, they still lost to the Chicago Bulls, who were stronger overall.
After the press conference.
Rocket everyone, doing a special plane rocket everyone is a little heavy.
Although he lost to the Bulls, who are the first in the league, after all, he is not happy about the loss.
"Guys, what's wrong with you, it looks like you went to Las Vegas and lost all your wives to the casinos, one by one." Looking at the situation on the plane, Tiger, as the boss, had to say something to adjust the atmosphere.
"Boss, I know what you're trying to say, but we all know it's our own problem, don't worry, in the 82 regular season games of the year, no team can keep winning all of them, and it's reasonable to lose." Olajuwon said as he sat aside.
"That's good, hehe, actually, I also watched today's game, you really tried your best, I can only say that this year's bulls are really strong. But the Bulls can't stay like this every day, and we still have time to meet them. Seeing this, Tiger spoke of encouragement.
"The boss is right, every team has its own peaks and valleys, and everyone has to believe that we are strong." Lao Tang also came over and said.
"Hey, guys, you know what, we're actually unlucky today, do you know why??" Tiger said mysteriously.
"Why are we unlucky today?" Everyone was a little weird.
"Hehe, it's said that Jordan didn't wash his North Carolina panties yesterday, and Jordan will become Superman today." Tiger said seriously.
"Poof" all the staff squirted.
It was all laughing.
"Aha Smith, the slut, rolled on the floor laughing.
"No, boss, you're too good at breaking it, ahh Olajuwon also laughed, no, no. 、
"I think so, boss, you must not let Michael know, that paranoia, hehe, laughed at me." Drexler couldn't stop laughing.
In the laughter of everyone, the atmosphere of decadence and defeat in the loss to the Bulls completely dissipated in everyone's laughter.
And back in Houston for a day off, the Rockets take on the Indiana Pacers.
Won 99-87.
Then they lost at home to the Spurs, led by David Robinson.
Well, the reason for the failure, Big Dream was injured and suspended for five games.
Looking at the admirals who are raging on the inside, finding a qualified replacement for Big Dream will be the key to this year's draft.
However, it can only be a substitute, and the Rockets in the future, when Da Yao does not come, will not be a center-based team.
Because, the future good center is in the is too few.
In the post-big dream era of the Rockets, it will be the era with Kevin Garnett as the core.
It is paired with a good outside player, a defensive small forward, a coolie center and a playmaking guard who can fully distribute the ball.
In addition to a vote of substitution role player.
So, after Jordan left.
The sharks settled in Los Angeles.
Formation of the Texas Twin Towers.
And when King Princeton's style of play took shape.
The Rockets can be a strong contender for the championship.
The strongest team after the league is in the west, and the cutthroat competition is also in the west.
Tiger Jones, who knows the future very well, knows that the opportunities are the same in the West.
If you can become the king of the West, then the championship is in your pocket.