Xu Yong's operation highlights a black humor.

You must know that this was originally said by James after elbowing Hibbert in the 2013~2014 regular season against the Pacers.

Then because of his words, the league issued the [Vertical Jump Rule] only 5 days later.

To put it simply, this rule stipulates that if the center turns in the air after the defensive jump, he will be fouled, and his hands can only be raised high, and the same foul will be committed when he presses down.

The introduction of this rule directly cut the deterrent power of interior defenders, making Hibbert from a rising big center to a "Gao Yuanyuan" ridiculed by fans.

The Heat also benefited directly from the playoffs that year, when the Pacers were at their peak, and if it weren't for the abolition of Hibbert because of this rule, they wouldn't have necessarily lost to the Heat by a big score of 4-2.

Of course, the Heat was swept by the Spurs in the Finals, which also shows that the rules of competitive sports are like raising flowers in a greenhouse, and in the end it is still difficult to escape death.

Back to the present, Xu Yong's serious and humorous words, ridiculing with a little mockery, really broke the defense of James Mi.

You hit me and then say it's my fault?

This bullying is unreasonable!

But they were helpless, after all, the referee's decision at that time was a defensive foul on James.

At this time, there was no referee report, which is basically the final conclusion of the coffin.

So this can really only be by someone, and then stepped on someone, but there is really no way to do it except break your teeth and swallow it in your stomach.

On the contrary, Xu Yong, because he is Chinese, uses the words "kung fu master", which is more appropriate than James, the original owner.

……

Miami, waterfront mansion.

James sat on his own soft chair throne and felt like he was about to have a jade disease.

It doesn't matter if he can't play ball, he can't even be dirty Xu Yong.

Xu Yong in the second grade!

Damn it! It's so damning!

But what else could he do?

Just when he was feeling extremely low, his cell phone rang.

He picked it up and saw that it was Wade calling.

He didn't answer, but when the phone rang a second time, he pressed the answer button.

"LeBron, we're on your doorstep." Wade's words made him smart.

At the beginning of the season, when the team was struggling, there was actually no shortage of exchanges between their big three, "round tables" and "plane meetings", which all achieved quite good results.

It's just that in the later part of the season, with the increase in the contradictions between the two factions, they basically have zero communication off the field.

This can actually be seen from the fact that Wade G1 did not look for James after the game, but went directly to Spoelstra.

But now, Wade took the initiative to come to him, and he said "we", then Bosh is most likely among them.

He rose from his throne and went to the meeting room outside.

After a while, Wade entered the living room, and Bosh followed him.

Seeing them, James squeezed out a smile, and then went up to greet Wade and Bosh in a polite hug, and finally the three sat down to chat.

"We need to have an open and honest conversation, and I don't think we're playing in Miami for our self-esteem and our interests, right?"

Wade said as he looked around James and Bosh, who was clearly prepared.

Bosh nodded, and James didn't respond.

"If we needed those, we shouldn't be here, but we're here and we're here for the ultimate championship, isn't it?"

Wade asked, looking at James.

Of the three, Wade should theoretically be the least panicked, after all, he already has a championship ring in his hand.

However, the reality is that his championship has also been questioned by the media and fans, and it is said that it is won by the referee, so he also needs a new championship to improve his status in history.

A slap doesn't make a sound, and at the beginning of the peak huddle, they may all have their own ideas, but the moment they finally agree, none of them are clean.

So since there is no way out, they have no other choice but to work together to win the championship.

Because if the Big Three huddle and end up with nothing, it will not be a temporary shame, but will become the biggest laughing stock in NBA history.

It is no exaggeration to say that if that really happens, the three of them will not mention anything about their historical status in the future.

James still didn't speak, but he glanced at Wade at this time, not knowing what the other party was going to do.

If it's here to accuse him, then I'm sorry, he's not in the mood right now.

"I can make any sacrifice for that goal, and I can put all my energy into the defensive end if you want to."

Wade's next words stunned James, and his expression seemed to ask, "Are you serious?" ”

They are all superstars and have their own influence, is Wade giving up his position as the boss if he says this?

"I'm serious." Wade confirmed.

Everyone's personality is different, if it was Jordan, if he really encountered the current situation, he would definitely rather stand and lose than be so compromised.

But Wade is different, Wade is not the kind of person with a strong personality, on the contrary, he is a more easy-going person with a strong sense of teamwork.

He can make sacrifices, as long as they are the team that is the ultimate winner.

"We all need sacrifices." James finally spoke.

Although it was not the first time he had said such a thing, he could feel that he was serious this time.

It's not that he has changed sex, it's that people sometimes have to face reality.

8 points of military power he did, but the result is still sparse; He also tried to steal chickens and rice.

What else could he do? Actually, there's nothing that can be done anymore.

And two games, the first 8 points, the second 11 points.

If this continues, the data he cares about the most will be gone.

So it's not that he wants to, but he has to.

Hearing James's words, Wade finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Big Three are incompatible, and he actually knows about it after playing for a season, but the problem is that you can't change people at this time.

Tearing the skin with James and letting James not fight, the Heat will have no chance at all.

Only if all three of them play at their level will the Heat have a slight chance of reversing.

……

Two days later, the Bulls and Heat's G3 moved to the American Airlines arena.

The Miami fans at the American Airlines arena were still enthusiastic.

Those new Chicago fans were teasing, but in fact there were not a few who were down 0-2 in the comeback series.

When Yao Ming was in the Rockets, he experienced a 2-0 lead that was reversed, and it was twice.

In particular, the strength of the Heat team itself is actually no worse than that of the Bulls, and the possibility of such a reversal is not low.

There were also quite a few media reporters at the scene.

Although it is known that the Heat are inferior in the regular season, they may also be defeated by the Bulls.

But the expectation is not the same as reality, especially now that the momentum is that the Heat may even follow in the footsteps of the Lakers and be swept by the Bulls.

If this happens, it will be much more shocking than the Lakers next door.

So the attention of this game can be said to be the highest this season, because if the Heat really loses, it will be 0-3 behind.

Don't really talk about the reversal of falling behind 0-3 like those fans said, if you really have the strength to sweep others 4-0 later, it is impossible to fall behind 0-3.

So tonight can be said to be a desperate battle for the Heat.

Even Barkley looked a little nervous in the commentary box.

Because in the past two days, he really asked someone to learn about the horse urine thing, and he found that this thing is probably really unpleasant.

So if he can, he hopes the Heat can really turn the game around.

With all eyes on it, the game started quickly.

The Heat opened with a completely different style of play from the previous two, with James no longer playing with the ball on the offensive end, but rarely playing without the ball.

The Heat's possession is more concentrated in the hands of Bosh and Wade.

Especially Wade, tonight he showed his best form, Xu Yong is at a disadvantage in speed, it is difficult to limit him.

Thanks to his offensive pressing, the Bulls had to pinch Wade, and Wade's timely distribution allowed James and Bosh to play.

It can be said that Wade has transformed into himself in the 2006 Finals, and he single-handedly revitalized the entire offense of the Heat.

In the end, Thibodeau had to sacrifice some of his offense and bring Tony Allen up.

The effect of this substitution was immediate, but the impact on the offensive end was not small.

From the G1 game, it is obvious that the final version of the Heat's co-defense and pinch tactics is very role-consuming.

There was suddenly an added point that didn't shoot at all, and the Bulls' three cores were greatly limited in offense.

And there is another point tonight that is completely different from the previous two, the whistle.

Stern doesn't really care who wins or loses between the Bulls and the Heat this season, after all, both teams have been snubbed by him this season.

But if you're going to say let the Bulls sweep the Heat, that's certainly not what he wants to see.

After all, that's a lot of Mane.

This is actually very similar to the finals in 2006.

When the Bulls struggled to stalemate with the Heat, but in the third quarter, the referees blew Allen for consecutive defensive fouls, allowing the Heat to play a wave.

Basketball games can't escape the problem of referees, especially when the game is evenly matched, and blowing penalties can easily make the difference between winning and losing the game.

By the beginning of the fourth quarter, the main team of the Bulls had been forced to rest at this time, and James seized the opportunity to travel at a staggered peak.

By the time the quarter was more than three minutes into the game, the Heat had a 15-point lead over the Bulls at 90-75.

Thibodeau had to call a timeout.

At the time of this pause, the American Airlines arena was in a boil.

This game time, this point difference, they really don't know how to lose.

And as long as this momentum continues and wins two home games in a row, the outcome of this round of the series is really unknown.

On the Bulls' bench, Thibodeau picked up the tactical board and was silent for a while, then made a decision.

Wade was surprisingly good tonight, and with the referee's whistle, the Bulls' defensive system is now crumbling.

The only way to change that is to change the way we defend is to change our defense.

Or to put it another way, to adopt a defensive style that is gambling in nature.

After the pause, the two sides successively changed the main force to the field.

At this time, the lineups on both sides of the court, the Heat: Money, Wade, James, Bosh, Ilgoskas;

Bulls: Rose, Allen, Xu Yong, Artest, Yao Ming.

On the offense of the Bulls, Xu Yong ran without the ball, received a pass from Yao Ming at the free throw line, and hit James from a distance.

It's a beautiful shot, but it's not a thirst-quenching score, and the key is that they have to defend against the Heat's offense.

Wade's ball-holding attack in the frontcourt, Allen was very tight, and Xu Yong chose to pinch the past at the first time.

Wade passes the ball to James.

The Bulls didn't help defend the rotation at this time, but directly let him go.

That's right, this is Thibodeau's adjustment, abbreviated: let you vote.

Most of James' scoring tonight came from open cuts, with just two mid-range shots, 1-of-2.

Because the sample size is too small, I can't see how he feels tonight, but the gambling defense itself is risky.

If you bet right, you will have a chance to turn the tables, and if you bet wrong, you will admit it.

James was visibly stunned for a moment after being released.

He didn't expect the Bulls to use such a defensive strategy.

Then, he hesitated.

He didn't even shoot, but turned sideways to find Wade.

As a result, Wade was entangled when he was running, and James's pass went directly out of bounds and made a mistake!

There was a whistle at the scene.

Thibodeau is a videographer-turned-defensive guru who keenly captures James' mentality.

Although James played okay tonight, he was not in the rhythm he was familiar with.

On the Bulls' offense, Rose broke through Chanmos's throw and missed the basket, but Yao Ming grabbed the offensive rebound and made a foul on Ilgoskas.

Yao Ming also hit both free throws after adjusting his breathing.

Although the score difference behind is not small, the morale of the Bulls' side has not collapsed.

79 to 90.

The Bulls came back from a timeout and played well offensively, narrowing the margin to 11 points.

The next round is crucial for both sides, because 15 points is a hurdle, 10 points is a hurdle, if the Heat can't score, they will be chased by the Bulls to a single-digit point difference, and this victory may be handed away.

With more than seven minutes left before the end of the game, the Bulls still have enough time to chase the points.

The Heat's offense, Wade began to break through with the ball outside the three-point line this time, but Xu Yong hit another quick pinch.

Wade struggled to shoot against two defensive gates.

He still distributed the ball to James from outside the three-point line.

James took a look at the defense after receiving the ball.

It was at this time that he saw Xu Yong, who had turned around, stretched out his hand and made a movement towards him.

A "please" action!

That's right, Xu Yong not only didn't have any intention of making up for it, but also made this extremely provocative move.

It's not very hurtful, but it's extremely insulting!

James's face changed, is this sure that he can't shoot?

He adjusted his rhythm in anger and made a decisive three-point shot.

The basketball flies through the air after a straight parabola.

"Phew!"

It slammed into the back edge of the basket and popped up.

Well, he really can't make it.

(End of chapter)