Chapter 43: The Real Karl? Malone
After losing to the Rockets in Game 1, especially after Malone was effectively restricted by Garnett, many media outlets have included the Jazz in the ranks of the outgamers.
This upset Karl Malone, one of the best power forwards in NBA history, and vowed to teach the Rockets' rookie power forward a good lesson in the next game.
Soon the second game began.
The Rockets went on to send Garnett against Malone.
And after eating the sweetness of the new method of restricting Malone in the last game, Garnett continued to maintain this defensive style.
But it doesn't seem to work very well today.
After eating the last lesson, Malone increased the change of pace.
Now Marlon is like a big dream of a small number one performing.
The step-back jumper, the turn and the daunting pull-back shot completely demonstrated the scoring means of an excellent power forward.
"Hey, boy, how do you feel, I've already scored 10 points on you in just 5 minutes now, if you think I can I score 60 points on you today." Malone looked at Garnett, who was already a little dizzy, and mocked.
"Yes, old man, come on, I'll see how many points you can score." Garnett's mouth was still very hard.
"Then look at it, boy." Malone glanced at Garnett and saw that Olajuwon was already leaning towards his side to prepare for the defense.
Ma Long's body exerted a little force, opened up a little space, and the ball in his hand was passed.
Foster, who was standing on the inside, received the ball and turned to play the board.
Easily won two points.
Malone shook his head and retreated to his half with a relaxed expression.
"Boy, what are you angry about, that old bastard has at least 90 games a year. It's been more than 10 years and nearly 1,000 games, what kind of defender haven't been seen, a rookie like you really won't be looked at by others, think about it, see how to play to your own strengths, it's very difficult to really defend him, that guy and Michael are of the same level. Olajuwon stepped forward to comfort Garnett.
"I know Hakim, that old guy is really good, and I'm really not an opponent right now." Garnett shook his head and said with a bitter face.
"Hehe, it's good if you know, let's hurry up and play." Olajuwon comfortingly patted Garnett's buttocks.
Rocket offensive.
The ball was passed to the big dream, and behind him Foster and Byron Russell were wrapping.
Big Dream passed, Horry, who was already vacant, received the ball, and Stockton had to make up for it.
Stockton's hand was already raised, and looking at the stance, even a foul would have allowed Horry to make a shot.
Horry shook his wrist lightly, and the fake shot was passed to Mark Jackson at the top of the circle, and Mark also had this more than 40% shooting percentage outside the three-point line, and the Jazz did not dare to slack off Hornacek's defense.
Looking at Drexler, who had no one to cut into, Mark didn't hesitate to hand the ball in.
Drexler catches the ball and gets up to make a layup.
Byron Russell, who was holding Olajuwon, couldn't see it and jumped reflexively to try to block Drexler's shot.
Drexler saw that he had drawn the defense in, that is, Foster, who was marking Olajuwon, had focused his attention on him, and Drexler handed a low-handed pass to Olajuwon.
Olajuwon, who received the ball again, made a backhand layup and easily scored two points.
A series of combinations are like a smooth flow.
This kind of coordination is simply art.
It's so beautiful.
Even Jazz coach Sloan applauded the goal.
Stockton, the commander on the field, took the ball expressionlessly and continued his attack.
"It's so handsome, Rudy, I find that the Rockets' offensive ability is getting stronger and stronger." Tiger sat at the back of the bench and chatted with Old Soup.
"Yes, the Rockets' offense is very good, in my personal opinion, our attack is no worse than the Bulls, and our defense is also excellent, so this year we will definitely have a collision with the Bulls like Mars and Earth." Lao Tang looked at the form on the court and said easily.
"Why, Rudy, aren't you worried about the Jazz posing a threat to us." Tiger was very strange about the relaxed appearance of the old soup.
"Yes, I don't worry much about our series with the Jazz, in terms of position, the Jazz can't compare to us and the Bulls, their biggest strength is the chemistry and their iron-blooded temperament, and their head coach Sloan. And the Rockets are basically in their playing years, and there is also a group of bench bandits on the bench, who can go up at critical moments, so I don't worry about anything. Lao Tang said indifferently.
"Rudy, who do you think is the most worrying player on the Jazz side?" Tiger asked, looking at the form on the field.
"Me? Hehe's most worried about John, he's the kind of person with the strongest heart, as long as he doesn't give up until the last moment. And he's still my favorite player, so I really want to have a player like that on our team, but now only Kevin has such a strong heart, and I haven't found anyone else. Lao Tang looked at the guy who was called a choir boy in the NBA for the first time, and he couldn't hide the love in his eyes.
At this time, the field continued to be anxious.
On the Rockets' side, Drexler forced a break in to give the ball to Horry, who hit a three-point shot.
The Jazz immediately made a pick-and-roll, giving Hornasecla space and a three-pointer to color.
For a while, you came and went and fought fiercely.
Time is fast.
The first quarter ended with the Rockets' missed three-pointer at the buzzer.
At 28-22, the Rockets trailed by six points.
On the Jazz side, Malone alone scored 16 points.
Garnett, who was opposite Malone, had only a measly six points.
"Well, does Kevin think that old boy Malone is difficult to defend." Old Soup went up to comfort Garnett.
"Yes, it's not the same as the last game." Garnett was honest about his opinion.
"Then what do you have to do?" Lao Tang asked.
"No, I haven't thought of it yet." Garnett still said very honestly.
"Actually, I don't have any good way, you can find his weaknesses yourself." The old soup has already left it alone.
"Ah, but you're the coach, I really can't think of it." Garnett was a little anxious.
"Hey, Kevin, do you want to hear my opinion?" Tiger's voice rang out.
"Yes, boss, you are a person who really understands the ball, what advice do you have?" Garnett looked at the young boss who had given him a lot of advice.
"Hehe, you can act, Malone has a lot of big elbows and small movements, this is already a consensus in the NBA, what you want is acting, very realistic acting." Watching his boss seduce himself with a wicked smile.
"But isn't that a little too good?" Garnett is still relatively pure.
"Kevin, you have to know that it's not a clean place in the NBA, there are a lot of small moves and small tricks in the game, and you're playing too clean now, you know, give that old guy a little action, I think they'll be happy." Continue your own seduction.
"You guys are the same, boys, you are basically rookies, the NBA has always been a world where the strong survive, and only unscrupulous people can survive on the court, study hard." Tiger said back to his players.
"Okay, go Kevin, you'll know what to do with Carl." Old Tang patted Garnett.
After coming on like this, Garnett tried to fall twice.
The effect is good, although it is still a bit contrived, but it is already a big improvement.
Jazz continued to put a lot of pressure on the Rockets.
After being replaced by the bench, the Jazz's bench obviously can't compete with the Rockets' bench.
After a vote to play the whirlwind, the Rockets have already chased the score.
In the combination with European players, Wallace's strengths are magnified, as long as his air cut is in place.
Both Bodi Roga and Saullius will pass the ball very accurately.
Kassel felt the same.
As long as you are in your place, the ball will arrive.
And when you have the ball, as long as you pass the ball yourself, you can always find the right person.
The Rockets' benches have proven their worth in a limited amount of time.
Gave the main players more time to rest.
By the end of the third quarter.
The Rockets already have a four-point lead at 75:71.
With the start of the fourth quarter of the game.
The main players of the Rockets also did not let the Jazz turn the tables.
In the last three minutes.
Mark Jackson leans on his big ass.
He had four points and two assists.
Help the Rockets beat the Jazz 104:92.
He has already won the first chance for himself on his way to the finals.
Big score
2:0
The Rockets are going to Salt Lake City to start their road trip.
That's the real test of the rocket.
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