warrior godfather

Chapter 593 The Peak Showdown
After defeating the Magic and the Hornets, the Warriors returned home after their away trip to the East, and defeated the Pistons and Magic from afar, and played against the Pelicans at home on December 12.

Before the start of this season, Nongmei was listed among the top ten players in the league by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, TNT and other major media, but he was not even selected for the best third team last season, so he was so highly praised, people have Taunting him as "Son of America".

But since the start of the game, Nongmei has slapped those who are not optimistic about him with a powerful performance.

In the past 16 games, Nong Mei played 35.6 minutes per game, scored 25.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.8 blocks, ranking first in the block list, with a shooting rate of 53.5%, high production and efficiency, integrated offense and defense, leading The Pelicans have a record of 8 wins and 8 losses. Although they are not as good as the top-ranked teams, they have been maintained in the playoff sequence and have made great progress compared to before.

His performance is better than Griffin, Love, Duncan, Nowitzki and other new and old power forwards. He is a well-deserved No. [-] power forward. If it is not for the lack of teammates, the Pelicans will not only stay at No. [-] in the Western Conference. eight.

But it is such a super new insider star in the small ball era who is always deflated when he encounters the Warriors.

Although the Warriors can't guard against thick eyebrows, or in other words, no one in the league can guard against thick eyebrows now, his static talent and athletic ability are at the historical level, his inside finishing ability is extremely strong, and he has a precise mid-range shot. In terms of personal strength, he has entered the ranks of superstars.

But he is just an end point, unable to drive the overall offense of the Pelicans. In this game, he once again scored 28 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks, but the Pelicans lost 103:119 Gave the Warriors 16 points and ushered in a fiasco.

Curry taught him a good lesson. As the most suitable insider in the small ball era, thick eyebrows can protect the frame, switch defenses, and sweep around, but he just can't defend Curry.

If the thick eyebrows want to play their biggest role on the defensive end, they must stay at the basket and cooperate with the defense frame at any time to minimize the Warriors' attack on the Pelicans' penalty area, but this will give Curry a direct three-pointer with a cover Chance.

On the sidelines, Zhang Yu stood up, raised his right hand, and made a gesture. After Green saw it, he nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's right, and Coach Z and Stevens also reacted very quickly. After Gasol scored two goals, he began to pinch him, and then rotated later, and he was almost able to defend. The Bulls from the first The delay in defending the Curry-Green pick-and-roll turned into a defensive switch, pushing Curry closer to the three-point line, and then relying on Noah's strong defense to complete the first defense and two defenses at the basket. This is a textbook-level contingency. After the Bulls made a counterattack, they immediately called a timeout. They were not sloppy at all, and they were very decisive. I am very much looking forward to the next contest between him and Stevens..."

Curry turned around and smiled:
"Whatever you say, if you have the ability, don't pick and roll later..."

Clay heard his words and passed the ball to Curry. Curry also turned his head to look this way. Zhang Yu raised his hands above his head and made a gesture of raising his palms upwards. Curry understood and turned his head away. , waved to his teammates to pull away, and then waved to Antetokounmpo.

Asik's explosive power is too poor. He didn't have the ability to dunk, so he could only feint a few times, and then barely shot, but was blocked by Noah. Rose jumped out from the side, picked up the basketball that bounced off the ground, and the Bulls quickly passed by. From defense to offense.

Antetokounmpo took the first shot, Green immediately came to help defend, Gasol wanted to pass inside to Noah, but in front of him were Green and Antetokounmpo's long arms, the passing route was completely blocked If it is blocked, it can only be distributed to Rose at the top of the arc to reorganize the offense.

Stevens said:

Jeff Van Gundy said:
"Six minutes into the game, Coach Z and Stevens each called a timeout. The response speed was extremely fast. The cards in their hands should be forced out, right? The pace of this game is really too fast. It's dizzying!"

Moreover, Gasol has been playing very uncomfortable with the Lakers in recent years. At first, he had to withdraw from the penalty area to make room for Bynum, who couldn't shoot. Later, after Howard came, his tactical status dropped again and again, and even people thought In discussing whether he should stay on the bench, Lakers fans have been like the Memphis people six years ago, saying that he is too soft, and Gasol can't stand it no matter how suave.

"Ross made a three-pointer! This is the second time he tried a three-pointer today, and he still missed it, and it was all when the Warriors intentionally let go." Mike Breen said.

He and Green had another pick-and-roll. Gasol didn't have Noah's defensive skills, and he was also afraid of Green's roll. Hollow into the net, 6:4.

Round transition, Rose and Gasol pick and roll, the Warriors still let him shoot a three-pointer, but Rose didn't shoot this time, he waited for Clay to spare the screen, waved his teammates to pull away, and then made a big change in front of the body, the ball Hand over the right hand, wait for Clay's center of gravity to shift, then make a change of direction, go to the left hand side to break through, directly use explosive power and speed to eat Clay raw, and rush into the three-point line.

What Green is most afraid of is this kind of insider with height and excellent shooting skills. After he entered the league, he has always been at a disadvantage in the confrontation with Gasol.

Antetokounmpo's speed is too fast, and the Bulls' defense is a little slower, and he can complete the finish inside, forcing Gasol to shrink earlier and earlier, and Green's opening is getting wider and wider.

The thick eyebrows seem to only give Curry one step of space, but to Curry, it is no different from an open space. It just so happens that his hand feels hot today, and he doesn't play off the ball anymore. He made 30 of 18 shots, 20 of 13 three-pointers, and 7 of 7 free throws. He scored 56 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. It is also the second highest career score!
This is a carnival that belongs exclusively to Curry. He has become the absolute protagonist of the Oracle Center, and "Son of America" ​​can only be overshadowed by him.

Pelicans coach Monty Williams finally chose to let the thick eyebrows pounce, but not completely, but only a little bit, with the priority of protecting the penalty area. As for Curry, it can only be handed over to Holiday .

"Asik's footsteps are too slow. In the round before the timeout, he didn't complete the finish in time. He was blocked by Noah and gave the Bulls a chance to break fast. On Antetokounmpo, Noah didn't dare It’s easier to help defend.”

On the sidelines, after seeing Curry make a three-pointer, Stevens immediately stood up from his seat, came to the sidelines, called Gasol's name, and then made a gesture of pushing his hands outward , Gasol nodded to indicate that he knew.

In an intra-team match of the U.S. team, Harden made a quick layup. Paul George wanted to chase the cap from behind, but he missed Harden. Instead, he landed in a very bad position and hit the basket. The right calf was broken at 90 degrees, the scene was horrible, and he was reimbursed for the season on the spot.

Fortunately, the rebound was grabbed by Antetokounmpo, he threw the ball into Clay's hands, and the Warriors reorganized their offense.

He came to the frontcourt, covered Dunleavy, came to the three-point line, stepped on the three-second zone, stuck Green firmly behind him, received a pass from Rose, and started a post-up single for the third time.

And Holiday, like thick eyebrows, can defend against most defenders, but he can't defend against Curry, and must rely on thick eyebrows to help defend.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Noah came up to help defend and blocked Curry's breakthrough route. Curry remained calm under the front and back attack, and passed the ball to Asik behind Noah.

The Cavaliers' Big Three didn't work together well, and European coach David Blatt hadn't learned how to coach an NBA team. After defeating the Knicks, the Cavaliers' record was only 9 wins and 7 losses, ranking sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Mark Jackson said:
"The counterattack speed of the five Warriors is very fast. The tallest Antetokounmpo is the most active in the fast break, and the Bulls are Gasol and Noah inside. The retreat speed is definitely not as fast as the Warriors. We must suppress the game Play positional warfare in rhythm, reducing the chances of the warriors fighting back."

He carefully studied the Warriors' game video before the game, and he also knew the playing style of the five dead players. He specially arranged Noah's delay for Curry-Antetokounmpo's pick-and-roll, Gasol recovered, and Green made a three-pointer. The strategy is to bet that Green is not accurate on three-pointers.

……

Curry just said a few clichés, but was ridiculed by the fans:

Rose's single-point blast, Curry and Antetokounmpo's pick-and-roll became the main theme of the first quarter.

This focus battle was broadcast live across the United States by ESPN, and was explained by Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mark Jackson.

"Curry's performance is phenomenal. Since I entered the league, I have played against him many times, but I have not won one, which is really frustrating...I have imagined more than once, if he and I can win It would be great to be a teammate, of course, I don't mean to leave New Orleans, if Curry is willing to come to the Pelicans, I will be willing to assist him..."

Curry passed the ball to Antetokounmpo, and Gasol, who defended Green at 45 degrees on the weak side, returned to the frame, blocking Antetokounmpo's cut-in route.

Clay couldn't prevent Rose's breakthrough at all. He used his powerful explosive power to attack the Warriors' restricted area, pass the ball when there was help defense, and go up without help defense, driving the Bulls' overall offense.

The pass was very comfortable. Asik could take three steps when he received the ball without bending over, but his footsteps were too slow. Noah quickly rushed back and put his hand on Asik's head.

He has tried his best to interfere, but there is too much difference in height, he is really helpless.

The Warriors attack, Green holds the ball at the top of the arc, and Clay and Leonard stand on the weak side to open up space. Pushing his way through screens, staying tight, never losing position, not giving Curry room to catch and release the ball.

The Eagles have sprung up suddenly, ranking second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 11 wins and 6 losses, not threatening the Bulls' top position in the Eastern Conference.

This is Curry's deterrence. He can not score, but the price is that the Bulls' best defensive player has become a display.

On the field, the Warriors sent a sideline ball, and Curry borrowed Leonard from the bottom corner to cover the top of the arc. At the same time, Antetokounmpo made a screen for Clay from the far end, and the Bulls were cleared inside.

The two knew each other too well, and they reacted too quickly on the spot. If there was a problem in the last round, they would respond to it in the next round.

Clay's speed is mediocre, and defense relies more on judgment and awareness, but Rose doesn't bother with him, and directly uses his explosive power and speed to eat raw, playing a rough game!
Looking back, Curry and Antetokounmpo played a pick-and-roll and passed the ball to Antetokounmpo who was running down.

Antetokounmpo didn't panic at all, and gave the ball to Green. The Bulls' rotation was not in place yet. Green caught the ball and made a three-pointer. The rebound was protected by Gasol.

But this also caused Gasol himself to have no reaction time. With a simple change of direction and another acceleration, Curry easily passed Gasol and entered the three-point line.

Zhang Yu shouted from the sidelines:
"Give the ball to Stephen!"

On the other side of the technical table, Zhang Yu turned to look at Stevens, frowning slightly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Rose, who dribbled the ball halfway, called a timeout under Stevens' signal.

If any team can break the Warriors' winning streak, the Bulls obviously have the best chance.

"Yes! From Curry's three-pointer, Gasol's pace was a little slower, and Curry got the shot space through the pick-and-roll. This is the Warriors' signature offensive method." Mike Breen said.

If Noah can guard the basket, it is absolutely impossible for Antetokounmpo to score 7 points in a single quarter, and Gasol doesn't have to give Green so many open shots.

Clay moved up, and suddenly ran back, tricked Dunleavy, and cut to the basket. Green threw the ball hard, and Clay took three steps to catch the ball and made an easy layup, 8:8.

……

On the sidelines, Stevens saw that Green missed the open three-pointer and shook his fist vigorously.

"Let them see who is the defending champion!"

Jeff Van Gundy said:
"Mark just said that Gasol is the Bulls' offensive strength, but he is also the Bulls' defensive weakness. He is 34 years old and cannot be released. The Warriors can take advantage of this and continue to attack."

He and Noah have one offense and one defense, forming the strongest inside combination in the league. There are Rose and Butler on the outside. Compared with the Warriors, the Bulls' starting lineup can be said to be no less. This is why Mark Jackson is more optimistic about the Bulls The biggest reasons for:
"The Bulls have formed a four-star team, and unlike the Lakers, there is no problem with the cooperation of Rose, Butler, Gasol, and Noah. This lineup has a balanced offense and defense, and everyone is willing to share the ball. Although the Bulls lost three games The game, but we all understand that the regular season can't explain anything. The most important thing is that Green's defensive effect on Gasol has been very bad. The Warriors' interior defense will be a problem. In contrast, the Warriors only have Curry and Clay Can score, Leonard has improved, but the sample is too small, I don't think he can maintain this level all the time-especially in high-level confrontation, so I am more optimistic about the Bulls."

After Antetokounmpo attracted the weak side to shrink and assist the defense, he gave the ball to Green. After receiving the ball, Green made a decisive shot and shot a three-pointer into the frame, 14:12.

Zhang Yu retorted:
"The record is a true reflection of the strength of the two teams. We will continue our undefeated footsteps. The Bulls are the champions. They performed very well last season, but they did not meet us in the playoffs. Today's game will prove why we It will be the first in the league, and the second bull will be the second in the league!"

Their record is 15 wins and 3 losses, and they also have a broken lead in the East.

"Coach Z replaced Asik and replaced Antetokounmpo. In the first 3 minutes, he sent five small lineups. This is something the Warriors have never had before!"

Leonard wanted to get Dunleavy stuck behind him and asked for the ball to hit a misplacement, but Dunleavy went around with experience and didn't give Leonard a chance to catch the ball, and Curry couldn't pass it.

Rose and Gasol hit the pick-and-roll, Antetokounmpo put Rose a step away, and Clay went off the screen to give Rose room to shoot.

Now, it depends on whether Green can make an open three-pointer.

But it was because of Curry's terrifying three-point deterrence that Noah, the best defensive player, did not dare to stay at the basket, and Antetokounmpo scored 7 points and 3 assists.

In the jump ball, Noah used the faster bouncing speed to get the ball to the backcourt of the Bulls first.

Looking back, Leonard rarely reached out for the ball, Curry was surprised and immediately passed the ball.

Curry saw Gasol approaching him, took two steps back, and took advantage of the situation to turn to small and big, but Gasol pressed hard every step of the way, sticking to Curry's defense, not giving him any room for a three-pointer.

However, after all, competitive sports is not an entertainment circle that can be harmonious on the surface. At the end of the answer, everyone has the same meaning, that is, the opponent is strong, but we will win.

"Yes! From Gasol's mid-range shot, Green extended his arm, but still couldn't interfere with Gasol's shot. The Bulls led 2:0." Mike Breen said.

Gasol didn't do any fancy moves. After adjusting the rhythm with two sittings, he turned over and shot a jumper with a slight arc of receding. Green couldn't interfere, and the basketball went into the net hollowly.

"Bang! From Thompson's counterattack three-pointer, the Warriors once again overtook the score!" Mike Breen said.

On the court, the Bulls attacked. Butler, who had been silent since the start, held the ball in singles, but Leonard blocked the breakthrough route and made a mid-range jumper to hit the iron.

After seeing the Warriors' lineup, Mike Breen was surprised:

"This matter is very difficult. I will not leave the Bay Area. Thanks to Davis for his recognition. He played very well today. I look forward to playing against him next time..."

"Yes! Three points from Green, he seized this great open opportunity!" Mike Breen said.

Gasol didn't panic when he encountered a pinch attack. He raised his hands very experienced, first protected the ball, and then distributed it to Butler, who had an open space on the outside.

The pre-match interviews of the two teams were not very explosive. Zhang Yu recalled the good time working with Stevens in the past and praised him for leading the Bulls to the championship. A lot of effective suggestions helped him take the lead in the finals.

So he chose to leave, not for money, just to get the respect he deserved at his age in the last days of his career, and then contribute to a team safely.

Butler's defense is as tough as ever. His talent is not as good as Leonard's, but Leonard's offense is still lacking.

Rose said Curry was a coward, but after he dribbled the ball for half court, he also obediently handed the ball to Gasol in the low post.

"Derek, do you expect me to fight you one-on-one?" Curry patted Rose's butt and turned back to defend.

Curry chewed his braces, smiled slightly, handed the ball directly to Green in the low post, and then ran to the weak side, followed by another counter run. Rose was firmly blocked by the uplifted Asik, and Curry came Go to the sideline, get a fleeting opportunity to open, receive a pass from Green and make a three-pointer, the basketball goes into the net, 3:2.

Jeff Van Gundy said:
"Not only that, in the five small lineups of the Warriors, Antetokounmpo has always been the fifth position on offense and the fourth position on defense. He defends Gasol, which is much better than Green. He does not suffer from height, but It may be inferior in confrontation, but Wu Xiao’s advantage is strong mobility, fast rotation, and the Warriors can attack in the flank, and it will not be so easy for Gasol to attack the low post.”

On the field, the Warriors promoted a fast break counterattack, Gasol returned to slow defense, the Bulls defended 4 and 5, Clay received a pass from Curry and made a chasing three-pointer at 45 degrees, 11:10.

"Rose! Rose!"

Gasol did not leave the Lakers because of money, and the Lakers will not treat him badly in terms of contract.

Before the start of the game, the three had chatted for half an hour, analyzing the recent situation of the two teams and the state of each player very thoroughly. In predicting the outcome, Jeff Van Gundy was more optimistic about the Warriors, and Mark - Jackson thought the Bulls could defend their home court.

But the Lakers put him on the trading list time and time again for people to pick at will. From the earliest Boozer, to Howard, to Paul, and then to Love, he has always been treated as a commodity.

"Welcome everyone to watch the commentary brought to you by ESPN. The game between the Warriors and the Bulls will begin soon..."

After a half-hour preview of the game, in the magnetic voice of Mike Breen, the broadcast camera finally cut to the game screen of the United Center.

"Yes!"

Rose stood on the free throw line, and amidst the shouts of mvp, he made two free throws steadily, 10:8.

Green did not waste a good opportunity. He practiced three-pointers for a summer just to play a role at this time. In the first quarter, he made 5 of 3 three-pointers and scored 9 points.

The Warriors started with the five-man team of Curry, Clay, Leonard, Green, and Asik, and the Bulls started with Rose, Mike Dunleavy, Butler, Gasol, and Noah.

With Rose's mid-range shot, the red light came on, the first quarter ended, the score was fixed at 31:30, and the Warriors led by 1 point.

Looking back, the Bulls attacked, Gasol still wanted to try low singles, but Antetokounmpo is not Green, he is tall and long arms, Gasol wants to shoot directly on his head, it is very difficult, and he can only sit with strength beat.

Mark Jackson said:
"After the opening, the Bulls really played Gasol's advantage in the interior. Stevens accurately found the weakness of the Warriors' interior defense. Green is an excellent defender, but his height is too short. Gasol Smartly chose to attack with a back, never exposed the ball to Green before the shot, did not give him a chance to strike, and finally used the height advantage to complete the finish, and Green could do nothing about it."

The meaning of Zhang Yu's gesture is to let him attack with the ball and stop passing and cutting.

When he communicated with Zhang Yu, the Warriors had already sent the baseline ball. Curry dribbled the ball halfway and played a pick-and-roll with Asik. If Rose squeezed through the screen, he could catch up with Asik who was rolling down. If he hadn't carefully studied Asik's game video before the game and knew Asik's moving speed well, it would be impossible. do it.

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At this time, Curry, Leonard, and Antetokounmpo were all pinned down on the weak side. Green chose to stay under the basket to catch Noah. Clay saw that Rose was about to make a layup. In desperation, he directly grabbed Rose. Rose took advantage of the situation and threw the ball to the basket, and the referee immediately blew his whistle.

Mark Jackson said:
"Clay's defense is very quick, but Butler is not a shooter who can only shoot. The Warriors give him such a large space to handle the ball, and the defense is equivalent to a failure."

However, his speed of the ball was still a bit slow, and Clay rushed over immediately. Butler had no room to shoot 6:6. But he took the ball and swayed to the right, which caused Clay's center of gravity to shift and block He made a breakthrough on the right side, then went left, took two steps, and before Leonard's interference came, he made a mid-range shot and made a steady hit, 6:6.

Green protected the rebound, and the Warriors pushed for a counterattack. Antetokounmpo took the lead and strode forward. He reached the frontcourt in three or two steps. The defensive Butler pulled it down and made 2 of 1 free throws, 9:8.

Mark - Jackson said part of it, after the game started, Gasol began to show his excellent offensive skills, in the Warriors inside to destroy the city.

After the game, the Warriors' record came to 18 wins and 0 losses, and the league's No. [-] ranking became more and more stable.

The Warriors still defended Green alone. Gasol sat with his back twice as before. After adjusting the rhythm, he turned over and shot a jumper. 4:3.

The forwards of the two teams attacked for a round respectively, and they both realized that they could not help each other, and it was meaningless to single out the opponent's defensive strengths. They were not the protagonists of the game on the offensive end, and the ball returned to Curry and Rose. .

Now Rose couldn't take it anymore, he raised his hand and shot a three-pointer, but the basketball went out of the frame, and the rebound was grabbed by Leonard who was recycled to the basket.

"Of course you want to play against him. The next time you go straight to 60+ and break the single-game three-point record, right?"

……

If he chooses to jump out, the Pelicans' defense will collapse immediately. This team counts on him and Holiday on the defensive end, and everyone else makes up the numbers.

The Bulls attacked, Noah held the ball in a high position, and cooperated hand-in-hand with Dunleavy. The latter caught the ball and hit the iron with a three-pointer. The long rebound popped out and was grabbed by Leonard.

After this round, he saw Stevens' tactics. No one knew the strengths and weaknesses of the Warriors' five small lineups better than him. Green, who had the lowest three-point shooting percentage, was the biggest weakness of this lineup.

"The Bulls defended the Warriors' off-the-ball running position and adopted a strategy of switching defenses. Dunleavy used the height to go around the front defense Leonard to catch the ball. They were all very correct choices. Stevens did a lot of homework. He knows the Warriors pass cut features."

"Di-"

This is undoubtedly even more powerful for the Bulls. Gasol still got 17+9 data in the Lakers last season. In this era of sluggish insiders, he is one of the best offensive power forwards in the league.

In the game on the same day, Irving fought for 44 minutes in Madison Square Garden and scored 37 points. He hit the winning mid-range shot in the 10th second of the final quarter, helping the Cavaliers narrowly beat the Knicks 90:87. Overshadowed by Curry's 56 points.After the game, thick eyebrows said in an interview:

Amid all the turmoil, at 12:6 pm on December 07, this much-anticipated battle finally kicked off at the United Center in Chicago.

Stevens knew this well, but he was still a little undecided whether to continue to strangle Curry, or to give Curry room to shoot and free Noah.

Jeff Van Gundy noted the struggle between Leonard and Dunleavy on the weak side, saying:

Gasol turned around to catch up, half a body behind Curry, but relying on the advantage of height and wingspan, he stretched out his hand to cover Curry's head, preventing him from completing the shot immediately.

On the court, Green sent the ball from the baseline, Curry held the ball at the top of the arc, Clay and Leonard made a cross screen on the weak side, Clay bounced outside, Leonard cut, but the Bulls switched very resolutely and did not give Leonard made an empty cut for a layup.

Ross shouted behind him:

The commentators who made predictions for this game are generally more optimistic about the Warriors. After all, the Warriors' undefeated record is too shocking, and no matter what they say, they have to admit in their hearts that Curry's performance is better than other players. All the superstars must be higher, and it is a veritable league No.1.

From the data point of view, Rose scored 13 points and 3 assists in a single quarter, far better than Curry who only scored 6 points and 1 assist.

With the help of Antetokounmpo's cover, Curry entered the three-point line, Noah came up with a big delay, Antetokounmpo quickly cut to the basket, and when Noah chased back, he was already half a body ahead .

"You coward!"

But unlike the "outrage" of the coalition, there is not much antagonism between Bulls fans and Warriors fans.

At the same time, Leonard covered Clay on the weak side, Butler switched directly, and Clay had no chance to open. Green gave the ball to Leonard. Leonard singled Dunleavy and hit the iron with a mid-range shot.

Noah saw Antetokounmpo and Green score one after another, and he was also very anxious. He tried a weak delay and chased back early, but Curry directly raised his hand and made a three-pointer. Noah dared not stay again. If he lost his hand, he could only rush out obediently and pass an ashtray to Curry on the three-point line.

"...the Warriors have not lost this season, they are very strong, but this is not a good thing, the winning streak is a kind of pressure, they will lose because of the pressure, we are the dogs, we will definitely have more energy in the game , we will defend our home court."

The reporter relayed the words of thick eyebrows to Curry. He just scored 56 points in a very happy mood and said with a smile:

The lack of the team's top star has caused the Pacers' record to plummet this season, and they have been hovering on the edge of the playoffs.

Rose's three-point shooting rate is around 33% all the year round, which is not accurate, but he dared to shoot when he was emptied. He tried a three-pointer, and the basketball went out of the frame.

Jeff Van Gundy chimed in:

The Pacers, who ranked second in the Eastern Conference last season, suffered a tragedy in the summer.

The Bulls have Noah, the same talented European insider partner as him, Ross, the number one point guard in the Eastern Conference, Butler, a tough striker who combines offense and defense, and Gibson, a young man who is willing to be a substitute for him, sits on the bench. Losing to the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, the most important thing is that Stevens' sincerity moved him. In the end, Gasol chose to join the defending champion and continue to attack the championship in the twilight of his career.

After Asik was blocked, the Warriors retreated immediately, but it was a live ball error. Rose sprinted too fast, and the Warriors turned around and chased back a step slower. He rushed to the Warriors penalty area and avoided Leonard with a big drawbar. Blocked the shot and made a layup, 8:6.

So, Curry broke out without any suspense.

Butler thanked Zhang Yu for his training, saying that he would always miss the days of playing under Zhang Yu. Rose and Curry boasted to each other commercially, saying that the opponent is one of the strongest guards. This will be a very difficult game.

The biggest threat to the Warriors in the West is the Thunder, but it has been defeated by the Warriors twice. Durant was also accidentally injured in the Thunder's game against the Knicks on November 11. He fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, also known as "Jones fracture "Similar to Yao Ming's injury back then, he will be out for 28 to 6 weeks, suffered a three-game losing streak, fell to third in the Western Conference, and drifted away from the Warriors.

This is Stevens' adjustment. Since Rose is not allowed to shoot today, then simply don't call it a pick-and-roll.

"Good job, kill the warrior!"

After coming to the Bulls, he continued his excellent form last season and adapted to Stevens' tactical system very well. He averaged 18+10 double-doubles per game and was able to play in the paint, averaging 4.3 times per game. Assists are an important contributor to the Bulls' ranking first in the East.

The Warriors sent a sideline ball. After Curry dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, under Zhang Yu's signal, he held the ball with both hands and made a time-out gesture.

"Pelican: Is there any reason? You just caught my sheep and squeezed it hard, right?"

But in the next game, the Warriors will fly to Chicago to play an away game against the Bulls, who are 3 games behind the Warriors, number one in the Eastern Conference and second in the league. This will be the biggest challenge the Warriors have encountered since the start of the game.

At this time when the Warriors are coercing the league, the fans of the Thunder, Clippers, and Rockets who have been defeated by the Warriors once again formed the Anti-Yong Alliance, and because of well-known reasons, the Cavaliers, who have no grievances with the Warriors, also joined. The coalition camp, together supporting the Bulls, quarreled with Warriors fans online.

Zhang Yu called a long timeout. After a long time, the players from both sides returned to the field and the game continued.

The referee's whistle sounded, and the auditorium of the United Center was boiling:

Mark Jackson said:
"This is a playoff-level game. The tactics of both sides are very targeted. There is no casualness and slack in the regular season. The Bulls have always let Gasol play Green in the low post, and the Warriors are the same. Saul keeps running the pick-and-roll, attacking the defense's weaknesses, and it's going to be a very exciting game!"

Looking back, Curry dribbled the ball halfway, Rose opened his hands, stopped in front of him, changed his usual silence, waved to Curry, and said:
"Come on, Stephen, let me see your progress this summer!"

"Yes! From Thompson's layup, the Warriors made full use of the space advantage, and the Bulls' defense was all attracted to the outside line, giving him a chance to cut in and score." Mike Breen said.

"Green's three-point shooting percentage this season is a career-high 38.3%. The first missed shot does not mean that he has been missed. But the Bulls can only let him go. Clay can't let it go. Leonard's three-pointer The score is 40.3%, Green is the most inaccurate, of course, his inaccuracy is only relatively speaking, in the league, he is also a very good shooter."

Rose received the sideline ball from Butler and no longer called a pick-and-roll, but directly used his speed to eat Clay raw and broke through to the inside of the Warriors. Antetokounmpo came up to help defend, and he then distributed the ball to Gasol. Dunk succeeded, 12:11.

"Clippers, Trail Blazers: Brother, hurry up, we are lining up behind..."

Mark Jackson analyzed:

But this time, Gasol switched directly in front of Curry, and Rose stuck to Green tightly, not giving him a chance to go down to the basket.

Leonard served as Butler's backup for two years, and now, standing in front of Butler, he did not lose the wind.

Unable to get the ball to Leonard, Curry ran a pick-and-roll with Green, continuing to target Gasol on that point.

The Warriors and the Bulls have never met in the playoffs before, and there is no grievance, and Butler played for the Warriors before, and he has a very good relationship with Zhang Yu and Curry. He left the Warriors and broke up peacefully. Vince used to be Zhang Yu's assistant coach at Butler University, so it can be said that they are all acquaintances.

Mike Breen said loudly:
"Nice defensive counterattack! Rose's layup stopped the Warriors. Coach Z was very cautious. He called the first timeout of the game after only 3 minutes of the game, and the Bulls only led the Warriors by 2 points. Let's see what adjustments he makes."

Looking back, the Warriors also played an off-ball coordination. Green held the ball at the top of the arc. Clay and Curry crossed positions on the weak side. Get a brief open opportunity, catch the ball and miss a three-pointer, and the rebound is protected by Gasol.

Mark Jackson said:
"It seems that Rose's long-range shooting touch today is relatively average. He should try to break through more. Three-pointers are not what he is good at. He must use his impact to give the Bulls an advantage."

Leonard singled Butler, but he also couldn't break through, making a mid-range stop and jump shot.

这个休赛期，合同到期的加索尔拒绝了湖人队开出的两个版本（2年2300万和3年2900万美元）的续约合同，在 7月19日，正式与公牛签订了一份3年2200万美元的合同。

Stevens called a short timeout. After the timeout ended, he didn't make substitutions, but the Bulls' style of play changed.

The Bulls attacked, Rose and Noah played a pick-and-roll, Clay continued to go off the line, Green came out and delayed a bit, but still let Rose half a step away.

Jeff Van Gundy bowed his head and rummaged through the information, and said:

"Bang! On the mid-range shot from Butler, the Warriors changed their defense and began to pinch Gasol, but this gave Butler a chance to score, and the Bulls tied the score."

But the moment he catches the pass, Leonard pushes up, pinches Gasol, and forces him to play.

The Bulls attack, Rose dribbles to the top of the arc, throws the ball to Gasol who is stuck inside, and then the others open up space, Gasol singles Green with his back.

The Rockets, Clippers and Warriors have a gap of at least 5 wins, and they are not the Warriors' opponents at all.

Curry didn't make a phone call and wanted to pass the ball to Asik, but Noah returned to his position in time and had to reorganize the offense.

After the first quarter, neither Zhang Yu nor Stevens made any adjustments, and they had no room for adjustments.

On the field, after Gasol scored, Green shook his head helplessly, spread his hands, and looked to the sidelines.

After all, apart from Zhang Yu, he is the head coach who knows Curry best in the entire league. No one knows better than him how destructive a Curry who has gained space on the three-point line is.

Stevens frowned and turned to look at the Warriors' bench. Zhang Yu happened to be looking at the Warriors players who were coming off the field.

They all know that this game has just begun.

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(End of this chapter)