Jordan opened his hands to get the ball this time, but the basketball was never going to come to him.

Lin Tian! It's still Lin Tian!

He bypassed the screen, caught up with Jordan, and with incredible speed, caught up with the little gap between the two, and then stabbed the ball in the direction of the center circle before Jordan touched the basketball!

This time, in order to be able to break the ball, Lin Tian used an almost fish-leaping posture, and he almost threw his whole person out, only to finally touch the basketball before Jordan.

"Steal! Lin steals again! It's Lin again! In the final two rounds, Lin dominated the court! Dominate Jordan! Yes, reigned Jordan! Marcus's voice was already a bit heartbreaking: "A block, a steal!" In two rounds, Lin used these two rounds of defense to finish off the Bulls! ”

"I think we can congratulate the Pacers in advance on reaching the Finals!"

Miller's reaction was so fast that he was the first to run towards the basketball, then the first to touch the basketball, and then he dribbled the ball and ran towards the front court!

When the Bulls players finally caught up with him and wanted to foul him, Miller passed the ball to Lin Tian, who had also rushed to the frontcourt!

Lin Tian once again showed his terrifying physical reserves with the ball, and after he ran on the court for another 5 seconds, he finally couldn't run, and was hugged by Pippen and sent to the free throw line.

At this time, there were only 12 seconds left in the game.

After trailing by 5 points with 12 seconds, the opponent wanted to make a free throw, and he did not take a timeout.

The current situation of the Bulls is no longer on the edge of the cliff, they have actually fallen, but they have not fallen to the ground yet.

But that's just a matter of time, everyone knows that the Bulls are finished! They only have the last 12 seconds left this season!

Want to reverse it?

They first have to pray that they will shoot more than 80% of the free throws this season, and Lin Tian, who has missed more than 90% of the free throws in this series, then pray that they can hit a 3-pointer in 5-6 seconds, and then cut off the Pacers' pass or pray that the Pacers will make another 2-2 free throw, and finally another 3-pointer.

It's not an impossible task anymore, it's just a fantasy!

"Huh!"

In particular, when Lin Tian stood firmly on the free throw line and then hit the first free throw, the Chicago fans were already desperate.

"Huh!"

Then, when Lin Tian hit the second free throw, when the difference between the two sides reached 7 points and it took at least 3 goals to catch up, the suspense of the game disappeared completely!

The Bulls lost!

The Bulls, who have won 5 championships in the past 7 years, including 3 consecutive championships and 2 consecutive championships, lost!

The Pacers players were already in a frenzy, and no one paid any attention to Kerr, who dribbled all the way to the frontcourt, or the pointless three-pointer he threw in near despair.

"Boom!"

And with the sound of an iron and the only one who remembers the rebound, Big Ben grabbed the rebound and waited for the time to run out.

Dubbed the 'turn-based' race, this long but exciting series, is finally over!

The excited Barkley rushed from the bench to the pitch the moment the whistle blew at the end of the game, and then hugged every teammate he saw wildly! He finally won over Jordan! Even if he didn't play in the last minute of tonight because of defensive flaws, tonight's victory for the Pacers is indispensable to his offering!

Miller was on the floor with weak legs at the end of the game, and then went backwards, just lying on the floor, panting heavily, he ran for a full 42 minutes tonight, and his physical strength was already overdrawn.

Christie, who has always been reserved, rushed to the tech desk, and he stood on the tech desk and roared into the sky! His two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter saved not only the Pacers, but himself!

Big Ben drilled directly into Lin Tian's crotch, and then used his legs to let Lin Tian ride on his shoulders and carry Lin Tian up!

The old hooligan duo of Thomas and Bird smiled at each other, reached out and gave a high-five, while walking towards the Bulls' bench.

As coaches, they also had to shake hands with Jackson and salute them.

Everyone on the Pacers team roared excitedly and celebrated wildly to defeat the Bulls and advance to the Finals!

And they really did!

This is the first time in the history of the Pacers that they have advanced to the Finals!

Compared to the madness of the Pacers, the fans of the entire Union Center are languishing at this time, and at this point, there are still no fans leaving the court, but the scene is still very quiet.

They couldn't accept that their team was eliminated, and they were trying to watch the timer, hoping that they would suddenly have another five minutes to turn it around.

"Lin! He did it all! Lin did it all tonight! When the whistle at the end of the game officially sounded, Marcus no longer suppressed his excitement and roared: "Lin tonight is the strongest in the NBA!" He's the best player in the NBA! ”

"Yes, I know that Michael alone scored all of the Bulls' points in the fourth quarter tonight, and he scored a full 30 points in a single quarter! Although tonight he shot 16 of 33 alone, exploded with 43 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks! ”

"Although Michael did the best in terms of statistics and scenes, in the last two rounds of the match, he was defeated by Lin! And it was dignified, and he was defeated by Lin from the front! ”

Smith followed: "Not bad! Michael had a great performance tonight! On any given night, if he plays such a crazy performance, his opponent will definitely be beaten by him and there is no way to fight back, but tonight is different! Tonight, he is opposite Lin, who is also supernatural! ”

"Tonight's Lin scored 36 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks! His performance was fantastic as well! Although on this night, Lin's shooting percentage was very bad, he scored 29 points alone in the second half! He locked Jordan at the last minute! ”

"Tonight's Lin is also worthy of all the praise! And he did, and he did every big word he said before, during, and up to tonight! Every promise made! Tonight, he's the best in the league! ”

Marcus waited for Smith's words to fall, and then followed excitedly: "Except for Lin, the Pacers' performance in the fourth quarter tonight is commendable!" Christie finally hit a 3-pointer or two, Miller's alert move and that crucial three-pointer for Barkley's basket. ”

"Of course, Ben's defense and rebounding, tonight's win, belongs to the whole Pacers! All of them deserve and deserve this victory! ”

"In short, let's congratulate the whole of Indiana, let's congratulate all Indiana fans, let's congratulate, let's congratulate, the birth of a new king in the East!"

Yes, a new king of the east was born!

After all, everyone knows that Pippen's relationship with the Bulls management is almost irreconcilable, and he is bent on leaving to pursue his big contract, and Rodman is also in his own contract year, he has not been in good shape this year, with frequent injuries, and his own mind is actually long gone from basketball.

This guy wants to play the world more, and although he grabbed a career-high 31 rebounds tonight, almost everyone felt that Rodman would not play again.

The conflict between Phil Jackson and the management has also reached the point where it cannot be reconciled, he wants management rights and personnel rights, how can Klaus sit back and watch his job being robbed? Jackson wanted a bigger contract, but Raindorf felt that Jackson's success depended on Jordan and Pippen.

Status, Money, Recognition...... A successful coach, a super coach who has a promising and even has become the No. 1 coach in history, but he has not received any respect.

His departure is almost a certainty.

Their story is almost over.

When the Bulls team finally ushered in the final chapter and was destined to disband, Jordan's choice became the most curious thing.

This offseason there is a topic about how Jordan will choose, and it will definitely be the biggest, hottest, and most interesting topic of the entire offseason!

Will he stay with the bulls? Will he change teams? Or will Jordan be the same as Lin Tian remembers, with a super high level of MVP, and resolutely choose to retire directly, leaving a perfect back for everyone?

Well, the imperfect back, this year's Jordan, didn't win the championship!

I don't know when it started, the fans at the United Center suddenly became lively again, I don't know who started shouting, but soon, the whole stadium sounded with a uniform slogan.

“ONE MORE YEAR！”

“ONE MORE YEAR！”

“ONE MORE YEAR！”

That is, another year!

The shouts from the hearts of the fans, their shouts, for the players, for the coaching staff, but also for the management and their boss Reinsdorf.

They really hope that this Bulls team can come back for another year with their current lineup!

They really hope that the team can get revenge on the Pacers next year and give them a good look!

But obviously, no matter how hard the fans shout and hiss now, at this time, no one can give them an answer.

Everything is unknown.

"Congratulations Lin, you played well, beautiful game." When the Pacers' celebration slowly ended, and when the Bulls players gradually recovered from their loss, Jordan walked to Lin Tian's side, stretched out his hand and shook him, and said, "I hate to say that, but I wish you a championship." ”

"You're much calmer than I thought, I thought you'd be so angry that you exploded, and then turned around and left." Lin Tian hugged Jordan, but his mouth was still skinny.

"You guys win above board, I want to win, but I'm not someone who can't afford to lose, come again." Jordan shrugged his shoulders and said, "By the way, Juanita has prepared a sumptuous dinner, and Chariz has already gone home with Juanita first, and you have to go too." ”

"Don't go to any Charles or Reggie bullshit celebration party, come to my house, let's have a good talk."

"I'll go." Lin Tian nodded, and also patted Jordan and said, "I won't let you cry alone in the night." ”

In response to Lin Tian, it was Jordan's back and raised middle finger.

And, of course, a full 3,000 XP!

Of the 3,000 experience points, 2,800 points are from the Bulls and Pacers players at the end of the game, the Bulls players are suffering because of defeat and pain, and the Pacers players are enjoying the carnival of victory, and they have contributed a lot of experience to Lin Tian together.

Of course, the big head came from Jordan, and he alone offered 800 points, of which 600 points arrived after Lin Tian completed the steal against him, and the remaining 200 points were after Lin Tian promised to go to his house for dinner.

It can be seen that Jordan is still very happy and satisfied with Lin Tian's invitation to accept his invitation without thinking about it.

As for Lin Tian?

He felt that it was not an invitation, it was a threat, and it was the kind of threat that comes with hostages!

You've all taken Theron away on horseback, what can I choose? Call Theron and tell her to come out and not go home with Juanita? Or do you ignore Theron and let her eat by herself and Jordan's family?

Of course, before going to Jordan's house, there is also a press conference waiting for Lin Tian that will be very long and boring.

By the way, there's even a more boring and yawning part than a press conference.

The award of the Eastern Conference champions.

But it's rare to break the Eastern Conference championship trophy!

Especially if this is the only one without a championship trophy, then this thing is simply a reminder that you lost the championship battle at every moment!

Anyway, Lin Tian felt that this broken thing that could only give people blows and painful memories once it appeared alone, it really didn't matter.

Well, why don't you give it to Theron? Along with Jordan's MVP trophy for Theron?

Doesn't seem to be bad.

Thinking of this, Lin Tian glanced back at the stands and found that Juanita and Theron had indeed left their original positions together, and it seemed that they had driven home in advance.

Then Lin Tian greeted Spike Lee, Carter, Jamison and others one by one, and then lifted the useless Eastern Conference championship trophy before walking into the players' tunnel, ready to go to the boring press conference.

At this time, what questions the reporters will ask Lin Tian, he can guess without going, and Lin Tian can even write a manuscript for the reporters in advance, so that they can play freely.

But rules are rules, and although this is Lin Tian's third time winning the Eastern Conference championship, Miller and Barkley are both first.

This is Miller's first time in the Finals, and Barkley has made it to the Finals once, but the last time was in the West.

So these two guys, jumping up and down at this moment, are as excited as fat and thin heads!

Bird saw that these two guys were so happy, so he simply brought the two of them and Lin Tian to the scene of tonight's press conference to be happy together.

And after the reporters saw such a huge lineup, they were also happy!

That's a lot of material!

"First of all, congratulations to all of you on reaching the Finals, for the first time in the history of the Pacers! What do you think about this record-breaking thing? ”

"This is certainly a historic moment! It was the happiest day of my career so far! But I'm sure I'll be happier in two weeks! Because at that time, we will lift the O'Brien Trophy! ”

"We're going to be the champions!"

The corners of Miller's mouth rarely turned down to show the signature expression of the world owing him money, but smiled upward, he was really happy today.

"Yes, a historic moment! I lost a lot and gave up a lot for this moment, but I gained so much more! I'm sure it's all worth it! Barkley followed, "I'm ready to defeat Salt Lake City!" ”

"I don't feel anything." Lin Tian said lightly: "I can enter the finals every year of my career, which is very easy for me, this is what I do every year and can do, and when we can't make it to the finals, ask me this question, I may have some special feelings at that time." ”

"I didn't make it to the finals every year of my career, but how many did I take? Forget it, there are several championships anyway, so I can't say what special feelings you asked me to say at this time. ”

As soon as Lin Tian's words fell, the team's other big force, Wang Bode, continued: "If you have to say it, it will be very uncomfortable to lose the finals, it feels terrible, but it feels great to win several times, and I feel the same way as Lin!" ”

After Bird and Lin Tian's words fell, Miller's happy expression just now disappeared, and his expression changed to 'everyone in this world owes me 2 million' again.

After all, he had just been disgusted by two bastards and had never seen the world.

What's the big deal, isn't it just a few finals?

Barkley's simple but stupid look of joy was gone, and his face stinked as if he had just lost the '93 Finals.

After all, he had just been disgusted by two bastards and had never seen the world.

What's so remarkable, isn't it just a few championships?

Barkley and Miller, the two brothers in distress, couldn't help but glance back at each other, and then their eyes met.

Then Barkley was excited!

"Yes, it's really bad to lose the finals, in '93, I was sad for two whole months without a smile, and when I was so close to the championship, I fell short, this feeling is 20 times sadder than losing the division finals!"

Barkley quickly took aim at Miller: "Sometimes I even envy people who haven't lost to the Finals, after all, there are some things that don't hurt too much if you've never come close. ”

It only took a split second for Barkley to decide on his own side, Lao Tzu also made it to the Finals, and I want to join Lin and Larry in despising those who don't know what the Finals are.

“FUXX！” Miller didn't want to look at those three guys anymore, how could there be such a bastard in this world?

Kill them sooner or later!

"Lin, a lot of people say that this series is a sign that the players who entered the league before '90 are starting to give the scepter to you players who are coming into the league after '90, and people say it's a fresh start!"

"Especially after your victory over Jordan, your victory over the Bulls, a lot of people say you're already the best player in the league, what do you think about that?"

"It's an honor, it's a pleasure." Lin Tian rarely didn't say anything sassy, but said very simply: "Moreover, I feel worthy of it!" ”

Ooh!

The reporters below, it was an uproar.

This kid is so arrogant!

The words are indeed simple and clear, without beating around the bush.

Just admit that you are the strongest in the league?

When Jordan took over the wands of Magic, Dr. J, Isaiah Thomas and others, he didn't ......

Well, well, Jordan at that time seemed to be even more arrogant than Lin Tian tonight.

When he killed the Pistons and entered the Finals, Jordan almost paid tribute to Thomas and the Pistons team, and when he killed the Magic to get his first championship trophy, well, Jordan at that time was not arrogant.

The word arrogance is not worthy of him, it is too subtle.

If that's the comparison...... Lin Tian seems to be okay? Not so arrogant?

A reporter stood up and continued to ask Lin Tian about the topic: "Then do you think Michael's era is over?" ”

"Look at Michael's performance in this series, he can still score 60 points in a single game, he can deliver a stunner, and he can also score 30 points in a single quarter! His performance is still better than 99.9% of the people in this league! ”

After saying this, Lin Tian suddenly smiled and said, "I'm the 0.1%!" ”

Arrogant!

It's really arrogant!

Who just said that this guy is more humble than Jordan? Where is he humble?

But on the contrary, no reporter can refute what Lin Tian said.

Because when Jordan hit 60+, Lin Tian also scored 60 points.

Because when Jordan was lore, Lin Tian also had a lore, and there was even an anti-lore against Jordan!

And when Jordan scored 30 points in a single quarter, Lin Tian destroyed Jordan's offense twice in a row in the last 1 minute, so that he failed to help the team achieve a Jedi comeback.

In this kind of performance, Lin Tian said that he was better than Jordan, which was a bit modest.

said that he crushed Jordan in this round of the series, which was in line with Lin Tian's previous arrogance.

……

At about 2 o'clock in the morning, Lin Tian and Jordan sat side by side on the edge of the pool in the backyard of Jordan's villa.

They had just finished their dinner, Juanita went to coax Marcus and Jeffrey to sleep, and Theron lay down in bed early to rest because of the fatigue of the journey, leaving only Jordan and Lin Tian, one holding a bottle of beer, sitting on the edge of the pool, unwilling to go back to the room to sleep.

"How does it feel to win me? Do you feel like you've won the whole world? Jordan took a sip of his beer and finally brought the conversation back to the game.

This night, before his words, a group of people just didn't have a word to mention the NBA, basketball, or this series.

"You're thinking too highly of yourself." Lin Tian snorted and said, "I have to win the World Championships, the Olympics, the championship, MVP, FMVP and all the other honors before I can have the feeling of conquering the world." ”

"It's just a one-time win, it's not worth mentioning."

"Fortunately, you are really good at fighting." Jordan pouted and said, "Otherwise, you will be beaten to death sooner or later, I have never seen a guy like you in my life!" ”

"You don't think you're a good person, you're a good person." Lin Tian also took a sip of wine and said: "If you don't know how to play basketball, you will definitely be killed a long time ago, you are no less than me than hateful!" ”

After Lin Tian said this, the two of them suddenly fell silent.

For two minutes, there was no sound coming from the courtyard.

"How do you think about summer?" This time, it was Lin Tian's turn to hold back and take the initiative to ask.

"I don't know." Jordan shook his head, the predicament of the Bulls, he knows better than anyone, and even he is 100% sure that if it weren't for his super-level performance this year, using his coercion, status and the temptation of three consecutive championships to forcibly knead the Bulls together, this team would definitely have broken up a long time ago!

Role players want bigger contracts, Pippen and Jackson want bigger contracts, they want more respect, who knows what Rodman's mind is, and the miser duo of Klaus and Reinsdorf have almost reached the end of their patience with Jordan.

After losing this round of the Eastern Conference Finals, Jordan is very sure that this Bulls team will definitely collapse overnight, and players, coaches, and management will definitely usher in a wave of large-scale blood changes.

What the Bulls will be like next season, no one knows at all.

"Why don't you retire at all." Lin Tian is also very aware of the current predicament of the Bulls, otherwise Jordan in history would not have resolutely chosen to retire when he was in such a good state.

In addition to the disheartening Jordan from the league shutdown, the disintegration of the Bulls also made Jordan feel that he didn't have any need to stay in the league and the Bulls anymore.

He couldn't find any point other than helping Reinsdorf earn a lot of dollars.

"Retirement? No kidding. Jordan laughed and said, "Lao Tzu won't leave the league with the title of loser, you defeated me, and you want me to go?" No way! ”

"I'm retiring, my career is certainly not long, but I'm definitely going to leave the league after I finish you and your team! Lin, don't be delusional about me leaving the league with a label that will never be able to defeat you. ”

"Your eyes are really too small." After listening to Jordan's words, I don't know why, Lin Tian actually felt relieved.

Perhaps, he also doesn't want this guy who can still average 30 points per game in the regular season to lead the team to the first place in the East, so just leave.

"Why don't you go to San Antonio? If you add two big men, maybe I will have a chance to be destroyed by me next season, or Salt Lake City is not bad, if they lose the Finals for 3 years in a row, it will definitely be a good thing! ”

"You can take care of your own game." Jordan said angrily: "You are so confident, do you think you can definitely win the Jazz?" They're not easy to deal with! ”

"It's a big deal, I'm going to do them all again." Lin Tian said lightly: "It's not that I haven't fought before, I can press that waste scum from Stockton on the ground and blast it into a meatloaf, and Charles won't be afraid of Carl, this round of the series is not difficult." ”

"It's not that simple! This year's Jazz team is stronger than last year's! ”

Speaking of this, Jordan seemed to be interested all of a sudden, and the little depression just now disappeared in an instant: "They have a lot of things besides blocking and dismantling!" For example, Carl's new 4-1 reverse block and dismantling this year is that Carl holds the ball to cover John......"

When the topic returned to basketball, back to basketball in its purest form, not about business, money, grades or anything else, just about basketball, Jordan's conversation box opened up at once, and the haze of tonight's defeat to the Pacers disappeared, and he and Lin Tian began to chat in detail about the Jazz's roster composition, main rotation, playing style, tactical system, and their weaknesses and strengths.

It wasn't until the east was white and the sun was about to rise that Jordan was finally driven back to his room by Juanita who came out of the room to go to sleep.

Looking at the back of Jordan leaving first, Juanita suddenly said: "Thank you Lin, thank you very much." ”

"Thank me for what? Let Michael take a vacation half a month in advance, can I accompany you more? ”

"Of course not." Juanita laughed and said: "Just thank you for changing Michael, if it was him before I knew you, after losing a series and being eliminated, he wouldn't talk to anyone for at least 1 month, and for at least a month, he would lock himself in the training gym or power room." ”

"But losing to you, it doesn't seem to make him feel too bad, it only took him two hours to get back in shape, of course I have to thank you."

"Then you'd better put away all the newspapers that will be delivered later, and don't let Michael see them, or he'll get sick right away!" Lin Tian thought about it, and decided to give Juanita a piece of advice, otherwise, he would know how free he, Miller, and Barkley were last night, and how much they said and not.

Lin Tian was very sure that if Jordan saw those things, he would rush to Salt Lake City with a submachine gun to take revenge as soon as possible.

Juanita glanced at Lin Tian helplessly and said: "Although you are a bastard no matter how you look at it, no matter how you get along with girls, the way you talk to the media, or what you usually do is very unpleasant, I have to say, you are a good guy Lin." ”

"I like you a lot."

"You'd better not let Michael hear that." Lin Tian stretched and said, "Okay, which room is Chariz sleeping in?" I'm going to have to get some sleep, we're going to fly straight to Salt Lake City in the afternoon to get ready for the finals, it's all Michael, and if they get swept away, we'll have a few more days of rest. ”

A few minutes later, Lin Tian lay lightly beside Theron, and just as he wanted to sleep for a while, he felt a soft thing like an octopus wrapping around him.

"I've been waiting for you all night, and you want to sleep like this? Next time you talk to someone, just put me to sleep first! Theron pressed Lin Tian aggressively, and his darkened eyes proved that this girl really hadn't slept all night.

"Why don't you take a break?"

"I'm afraid you two will fight." Theron was a little aggrieved and said, "And when the two of you were talking about shooting, layups and other things at that time, you really almost got into a fight!" ”

Lin Tian turned over, regained the initiative and said, "You have to remember one thing, this alliance, no one can beat me!" ”

"I know, but I'm afraid you're going to beat Jordan, and if you're banned, you're going to win this year's championship... Hmm, don't ......."

By the time Lin Tian and Theron got up from the bed, it was already a little dark, and the Jordan family didn't know where they went, so they only left a note for Lin Tian and the two of them.

“F…… Damn, Juanita won't let me swear in front of my children, but if you bastard don't shy away at all in my house next time, and your voice is so loud, I'll kill you! There is food in the refrigerator, you can eat it if you want, and if you don't want to eat it, just roll it. ”

"I've already asked for leave for you over there, you can just go to Salt Lake City and make peace with them, the latest flight today is 10 o'clock in the evening, you better catch it, otherwise Larry will definitely kill you."

Lin Tian handed the note to Theron and said, "Now, he said that you were loud and threatened to kill you." At the same time, Lin Tian whistled, turned around and went to the refrigerator to find food, and then put a few portions of pizza and steak left by Jordan into the microwave.

"You're not going to catch a plane? Aren't you afraid your coach will kill you? Theron glanced at the note, his face flushed slightly, but he didn't say anything else.

"It's only 6 o'clock, and it's only half an hour to get to the airport here, so it's just in time." Lin Tianyi pulled Theron into his arms and said, "Did you say that Michael, they would come back suddenly?" ”

"We should be able to hear the door open here." Theron's breathing grew a little rough, and she knew that time was more than just pizza time.

Lin Tian obviously wanted to eat something else.

……

After the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers only have two days off, and the night of June 3 is their first game against the Jazz Finals!

You know, the Jazz easily swept the Lakers, and they have been resting since May 24, and by June 3, they had a full 9 days of rest!

It can be said that in terms of physical strength, the Jazz, who swept easily, is much more abundant than the Pacers, who fought 7 games with the Bulls before they finally advanced! They are definitely in a state of full stamina!

In order to make the team as physical as possible, Bird did not turn back to Indiana, but took the whole team to Salt Lake City the day after the Eastern Conference Finals, so that the players could rest in the hotel!

At the same time, Bird also ordered everyone to be grounded, no matter who they were, they were not allowed to leave the hotel, and they were not allowed to go out to have fun or bring anyone into the hotel!

This is Salt Lake City, one of the cities with the lowest moral bottom line in the United States, and no one knows if there are crazy fans standing guard in front of the hotel, waiting for an opportunity to pick something to do and make the Pacers Finals a little unhappy.

No one knows if there will really be a madman with a gun who is ready to give this group of Pacers players two shots.

Therefore, the best and safest way to play the playoffs in Salt Lake City is to hide in the hotel and not go out, from training to eating, drinking, and resting, all in the hotel.

Fortunately, the Pacers are all here for the championship, and most of them are veterans, who know what to prioritize and what is absolutely untouchable.

Therefore, except for Lin Tian, who came a few hours later than the others and arrived at the hotel in the early morning of the 2nd, everyone else honestly nested in the room during this time to play games, watch TV, and at most go to the training hall to add a few sets of strength or shooting training to themselves.

As for training, Bird No. 1 did not prepare for training at all, just to let everyone relax and recover, and No. 2 just came to some very simple and easy shooting and layup training, so that the players sweated to find their form and it was over.

Most of the other time, Bird carries a TV and lets everyone watch the Jazz's game footage and game analysis this season.

And Bird didn't even analyze much on the 2nd day, which was for the players to see for themselves, not only because he believed in his players, knowing that they were experienced and very absorbent, but also because he wanted the players to have an extra day off!

From the mind to the body, you have to rest!

It wasn't until the morning of the 3rd, the morning of the game, that Bird brought everyone together again and began to analyze the Jazz's lineup, style of play and defensive strategies of key players.

"This team has changed a little bit from last season, but it's not much." Bird cleared his throat and began his final and most important tactical analysis session of the season.

"First of all, their core components: head coach Sloan, power forward Malone, playmaking guard Stockton, these are the three most important and core members of the Jazz, and they are the reason why they have been a top team in the West for many years in a row."

"Last year, Charles and Lin both met this team in the playoffs, so we can actually say that we know them very well, and compared to last year, their top four scorers are still Malone, Stockton, Hornacek and Russell, and the most important people on their team have not changed at all."

"Their changes this season have come from role players, starting with last year's starting center, and it was also the big white bear Ostertag who once made the 'big dream' Olajuwon very uncomfortable this season and became a substitute player, and the player who was promoted to start was Adam Feki."

"Of course, Greg Foster will also start in some games, and I would say that these two guys are faster than Ostertag and have better defensive and rotational abilities, which is why the Jazz have dropped Ostertag this season."

"Sloan has created a more defensive, faster, more mobile defensive system, and his goal is to make up for the team's defeat to Lin and Jordan last year, even if he loses some of his tonnage, height and rebounding advantage, but they obviously get more!"

"For example, although they were blasted out of 30+10 per game by O'Neal in this year's Western Conference Finals, they almost didn't attack the basket, making O'Neal's deterrent under the basket useless, and their outside defense and the entire rotation system were close to perfect, which made the Lakers' three All-Stars on the outside all play below their average."

"This season's Jazz team ranks first in the entire NBA in terms of defensive ability, they are the most defensible team in the league, and their only flaws on the defensive end are interior air defense and basket protection, as well as a lack of defense for low post singles."

"Charles, it's up to you! You'll have to blow up the Jazz's interior and get more opportunities for our perimeter! ”

"Don't worry, I haven't forgotten the shame that Carl brought me last year, and this year, I'll let him know who the real and best power forward is in this league!" Barkley was full of confidence and said that he would definitely give Malone a good look.

(End of chapter)