In the evening, the second round begins.

East, Bulls vs. Pacers.

West, Mosaic vs. Sun.

Chicago United Center Arena, Players' Tunnel, Reggie Miller stared at Jordan with a cold look in his eyes.

This is his 7th season, and he has played nearly 30 games with Jordan in the regular season, but has made the playoffs 4 times, all in the first round, and this is the first time he has encountered this boiled egg in the playoffs.

Jordan has humiliated him many times, and he is the sworn enemy of the junior's iron fist, and he has no good feelings for Jordan.

"Reggie, I'll kill you first this time, and then I'll get to the finals and then kill Iron Fist." An extremely confident, paranoid smile appeared on Jordan's face.

"you!"

Reggie Miller will not be polite to Jordan, and will just burst into foul language.

was blown up, Jordan was a little annoyed and angry, and said very dissatisfied: "Miller boy, you have angered me, I ......"

"So what?"

Reggie Miller directly interrupted Jordan's words and said disdainfully: "Do you think you are still Black Jesus?" Iron Fist has already ripped off your face, and the end of angering you is to make you kneel down and cry, and you knelt in front of him and wept like that in the second round last year. ”

"Bastard!"

In a fit of rage, Jordan came up and grabbed Reggie Miller's jersey and threw a punch to hit him.

Reggie Miller didn't fight back at all, stared at Jordan and sneered: "Dare to touch me, have you forgotten Iron Fist?" ”

Hearing this, Jordan's movements couldn't help but stiffen.

"Smack!"

At this time, Reggie Miller reached out and opened Jordan's hand, and said disdainfully: "If you don't have the courage to provoke the iron fist, don't mess with me, I am his senior." ”

Jordan's face is swollen red, he just wants to scold people, seniors are a fart, are you your thug when you are an iron fist?

But he really didn't dare to do it, he didn't dare to bet on whether Iron Fist would settle accounts for Reggie Miller for him, and he was afraid of everything, didn't he?

As far away as Houston, at the Compaq Center, Barkley and Olajuwon also met in the players' tunnel.

When the two met, they were a little helpless, this was cannibalism, but fortunately, the postman was also the sworn enemy of the iron fist, and he would not make the second round of the supersonic comfortable.

"Charles, don't worry, I'll help you get rid of the Iron Fist in the West." Olajuwon patted his chest and said loudly.

Barkley glared at Big Dream and said, "Hakim, your nickname is Big Dream, but now is not the time for you to dream.

Remember, Iron Fist I will solve it myself, don't work for you, I'll go to the west, you can go fishing with peace of mind, and I'll find the dock for you. ”

Olajuwon snorted: "Flying Pig, you don't know the hearts of good people, why don't you have self-knowledge?" You can't deal with Iron Fist at all, last year's finals proved that, so let me do it, his team is afraid of teams like us, and we restrain them. ”

"Nonsense!"

Barkley was anxious, and said angrily: "Big dream, you kid wait for me, we'll see you on the field." ”

"Afraid of you?" Big Dream said angrily.

……

In the end, the Bulls defeated the Pacers at home and won the G1 game.

Reggie Miller was fully defended by Jordan, shooting just 5-of-15 from the field, shooting 33.3 percent from the field, and finishing with just 13 points and three assists.

Jordan, on the other hand, scored 32 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals, with a shooting rate of 52%.

"Boy Miller, Black Jesus is not something you can offend."

After the game, Jordan's trash talk squirted into Reggie Miller's ears, making him want to vomit blood.

In another game, Da Meng's performance was better, shooting 16 of 24, with a shooting rate of 66.7%, and 36 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 5 turnovers and 4 fouls.

Barkley, on the other hand, was a little stretched, with only 8 of 21 shots, a shooting rate of only 38.1%, and only 21 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, and 3 fouls.

However, the winner was the Suns, who defeated Mosaic on the road, 91-87, and won the G1 game.

Most of the statistics are about the same, shots, steals, blocks, assists, turnovers, etc., and even the overall shooting percentage, Mosaic is four percentage points higher, only three-point shooting percentage and free throws, the Suns have the upper hand.

Three-pointers, the Suns shot 9 of 23, shooting 39.1 percent, while Mosaic shot only 5 of 19 and shot only 26.3 percent, which was 12 points less.

Free throws, the mosaic of the home game only made 4 of 8 free throws, and the number of free throws was pitiful.

The Suns made 10 of 16 free throws, although not very many, but they were twice as many as Mosaic, and Mosaic only lost by 4 points in the end.

"Hell game! Fliggy, you stole a victory. After the game, Da Meng said to Barkley very unwillingly.

Barkley smiled all over his face and said with a grin: "This is strength, Hakim, don't worry, I will help you take out the Iron Fist in the Western Showdown." ”

Da Meng snorted coldly: "You are dreaming, this is the first game, I will pull it back." ”

"Then we'll see." Barkley was not to be outdone.

Zhou Quan watched some of these two games, and watched them on a different stage, and had some opinions on these two sets of series.

The Pacers probably can't win against the Bulls, and Reggie Miller's strength is a long way from Jordan's.

And Mosaic and the Suns are similar in strength, and he can't see who has a better chance of reaching the Western Conference finals.

In this game, the Suns swept and advanced, it seemed that they lost their form after too much rest, and Mosaic even played better, leading the Suns in the first half, but in the second half, the Suns took it step by step and pulled it back little by little.

"Another three-point shot?" Zhou Quan smiled.

In last year's Finals, the Pistons' important defense was the Suns' three-pointers, and this strategy was successful, not allowing the Suns to shoot three-pointers throughout the series.

But to defend against three-point shots, you have to rely on outside defense, Mosaic's defense is strong on the inside, and the outside defense is weak, which is Mosaic's weakness and an opportunity for the Suns.

There was no war on the 9th.

"A disappointing game."

The Houston Chronicle used this headline to cover last night's game.

"The sun is rising."

The Phoenix Suns covered the game with this headline.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, Jazz's plane arrived in Seattle.

The media is also analyzing the series situation between the SuperSonics and the Jazz, one is the first in the league, the other is fifth in the West, and the eighth in the league, plus the SuperSonics have a four-win and one-loss record against the Jazz in the regular season this season, so most of the media are more optimistic about the SuperSonics.

Of course, the postman did not admit defeat, and said at a press conference held at the hotel: "The regular season record doesn't say anything, and the league's No. 1 regular season record doesn't say anything, the Suns were first in the league last season, did they win the championship?" ”

When Barkley learned about the postman's words through the media, he was furious and made a phone call to the postman: "Damn, postman, you just spray iron fist and supersound, what are you doing wringing the Suns out?" ”

The postman said unhappily, "Fliggy, don't get angry, I'm not wrong." ”

Barkley said angrily, "You bastard, postman, I wish you were swept by the Iron Fist." ”

"Bastard!"

The postman jumped up in anger and roared, "Then I wish you to be killed by the big dream." ”

"You, you!" Barkley jumped in anger.

……

10th, race day.

Jazz: Filton Spencer, Karl Malone, Tyrone Corbin, Jeff Hornacek, John Stockton

Hypersonics: Sam Perkins, Rodman, Schramf, Kendall Gill, Zhou Quan

The series was broadcast nationally on ABC television and featured Bill Wharton and his partner Lewis Williams.

At half past seven, after the first announcement was announced, ABC's live broadcast officially began.

Bill Wharton said: "Before the All-Star break, the Jazz made a trade with Philadelphia, trading a veteran Jeff Malone who had played for four seasons for sharpshooter Jeff Hornacek, which strengthened his outside shooting ability and strengthened his outside defense, and improved his strength.

It was also because of the trade that after the All-Star, the Jazz beat the SuperSonics once at home, so although most of the media is optimistic about the SuperSonics, I would like to remind that they must not be careless. ”

Lewis Williams smiled: "Iron Fist will definitely not be careless, he has not been careless in the face of the Nuggets, and he will definitely not be careless in the face of the more powerful Jazz." ”

Bill Wharton nodded and said, "In terms of lineup, both sides have their own advantages. The Postman averaged 29.2 points and 12.3 rebounds per game on 48.2 percent shooting in the first-round series, and Jeff Hornacek scored 10.5 points in the first round and shot 45.2 percent from the field, but he shot a monstrous 42.9 percent from three-point range on 0.8-of-1.8 shooting per game. I would caution the SuperSonics to watch out for Hornacek's three-point shots. ”

Williams said: "The postman should also pay attention, Rodman may not be able to guard against him, and must rely on the help defense. Fortunately, the supersonic speed is also strong in the flanking defense, which should be able to limit the Postman's offense.

The postman's elbow is very powerful, and ordinary people dare not get close, which requires supersonic speed to assist in his defense, and it requires a strong auxiliary defense force. ”

Bill Wharton added: "Speaking of the Jazz, I would like to remind you that Iron Fist has always been John Stockton, and this is probably the Jazz's biggest weakness.

Now that the trade is here, the Jazz should be able to try to trade Hornacek for Iron Fist, who is the same height as Iron Fist, with a tonnage of 86 kilograms and a 6 kilogram underweight, which should be stronger than Stockton anyway. ”

At this time, Williams suddenly said: "Look, President David Stern has arrived at the scene, ready to present the MVP trophy for Iron Fist." ”

Bill Wharton laughed, "Congratulations to Iron Fist." ”

At this time, the players are in the tunnel, and the starters of both teams are waiting to play.

"Hey, postman, good evening."

was about to receive the MVP award ether, Zhou Quan was in a very good mood, and took the initiative to greet the postman when he saw it.

The postman snorted, which was a response, and he was not in a good mood to answer Zhou Quan.

Zhou Quan said dissatisfiedly: "I ask you, what is your response attitude?" See, President Stern is just outside, do you see the trophy in his hand, that's mine, you should congratulate me now, a little graceful, okay? ”

Rodman said funny: "Postman, do you plan to develop in professional boxing?" Otherwise, it would be a waste to finally apply for a boxing license in California. ”

The postman was so angry that he was about to vomit blood, was there such a bully, if he hadn't been able to beat him, he would have actually wanted to be rough now.

"Shut up, damn bug, that's none of your business."

He scolded Rodman, and then said to Zhou Quan very depressedly: "Congratulations." ”

The other four Jazz were also helpless, but they just ignored the "intimate" interaction between the Postman and Iron Fist as if they didn't see it.

“MVP！ MVP！ MVP……”

Not long after, when Zhou Quan appeared, the Seattle Center Gymnasium resounded with a sea of shouts.

"Zhou, congratulations."

David Stern handed the trophy to Zhou Quan and said, "I hope you will play better in the next playoffs." ”

"Thank you, Mr. Stern."

After thanking him, Zhou Quan excitedly took the trophy and raised it towards the fans.

"Oooooooooo......oo

The audience was boiling, and the cheers shook the sky.

"Congratulations Zhou Quan!"

Zhang Lili and Sun Zhenping were very excited.

"Congratulations to Iron Fist."

Bill Wharton and Williams said.

……

At eight o'clock, the game officially began.

Jump ball, Jazz offense.

John Stockton took advantage of the postman's pick-and-roll, bypassed Zhou Quan, who was in the way, and entered the front court, and when he came to the top of the arc, the postman who followed behind made another block, and he borrowed the wall again to get rid of Zhou Quan and break through from the left elbow area.

Jazz's magic weapon tactic is the blocking and dismantling of black and white, and supersonic certainly attaches great importance to this tactic.

Rodman immediately switched defenses, not giving the White a chance to break through, forcing Stockton to move to the left wing.

Seeing this, the postman who stopped at the high position immediately forcibly squeezed Zhou Quan away and rushed to the basket.

Zhou Quan took the initiative to get out of the way, guarding the position between the postman and Stockton, cutting off the passing angle of the two.

At this time, Hornacek on the right wing ran to the top of the arc, Stockton hurriedly passed, the former received the ball and jumped, and the chasing Kendall Gill tried his best to jump and block.

"Bang!"

Because of dodging the block, the angle of the shot was adjusted, a little shorter, and the ball missed.

However, the postman, who rushed to the basket, grabbed the rebounding rebound and made a layup and hit a ball.

Zhou Quan made the block from the left side, and was pressed against the postman's left elbow without touching the ball.

Zhang reasoned and analyzed: "The Jazz reacted through blocking and dismantling, fighting for Stockton to get rid of Zhou Quan, and then the postman cut inside the basket, even if he can't catch the ball, he can grab the offensive rebound, I think the supersonic should be careful, this may be a tactic arranged by the Jazz, aiming at the weakness of the supersonic interior height is seriously insufficient." ”

Sun Zhenping nodded and said: "Rodman switched to Stockton, not under the basket, without him, supersonic rebounds are not guaranteed at all." ”

Zhang said: "This is the trouble, even if Rodman does not change the guard and the postman stops in the high post, he will not be able to return to the basket, and his control over the rebound will be greatly weakened." ”

Supersonic offense, Zhou Quan has advanced to the top of the front arc.

Defending him is Jeff Hornacek, a god shooter and a good defensive steal.

He dribbles unhurriedly and has no focus on his gaze, but his strong vision allows him to see every corner of the left and right wings.

Rodman was under the basket, facing the 213-centimeter Filton Spencer, Perkins pulled to the right wing three-point line, and the postman followed.

Suddenly, with a kick-start, he started to break to the right, and Hornacek quickly stepped back, and then he accelerated his stride past the right end of the free throw line and slammed into the basket.

Spencer took a step out of the basket, and Zhou Quan went straight down, killing from his side to the baseline, but his ball passed from behind Spencer to Rodman.

Rodman received the ball for a layup, and Spencer with his back to him was too late to defend, but he didn't score, and the basketball bounced off the basket and fell out again.

Just as Spencer turned around and received the rebound.

Hornacek was close by, and his brother passed it over.

"Smack!"

Just as Hornacek received the ball with both hands, Zhou Quan came out from the side, slapped the ball down, and hit the ball to the floor.

"Bang!"

Under the rebound, he was grabbed by Zhou Quan.

"Oh!"

The fans of the supersonic reacted and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brush!"

At this point, Zhou Quan stepped back and hit a jumper on Hornacek's head.

"I'll have to do it myself."

Zhang Li wiped the sweat on his forehead and said: "Rodman's offense is really not good, he hardly does shooting training. ”

"Dennis, let's not change the guard, I'm going to keep up with Stockton, I'm going to block the angle of his pass with the postman, and you go back to the box right away to protect the rebound."

Zhou Quan said to Rodman, who nodded.

(End of chapter)