God of NBA point guards

Chapter 247 It's Buckley's Turn This Time
"Tekken, what makes you so hot today?" ABC reporter asked during the live interview after the game.

"Pressure." Zhou Quan replied briefly.

"pressure?"

The reporter was shocked.

"Yes, turn pressure into motivation." Zhou Quan added.

"What do you mean by pressure?" the reporter asked.

"The ridicule from the media, from the opponents, from the home fans, for me, these are not only pressure, but also motivation." He said.

"Do you agree with Detroit's Iron Fist era?" The reporter asked again.

"Of course not, I haven't achieved anything yet." He firmly denied.

"In June of 91, after Michael Jordan won his first championship, he once said to the media that this is not a coincidence, this is the beginning of an era, if you win the championship this time, will you say such a thing? "The reporter asked again.

Zhou Quan thought for a moment and then smiled, "Did he do it?"

"At present, there is no. But this era has just begun, and I think he still has a chance." The reporter said with a smile.

Zhou Quan nodded and said: "With Jordan's strength, he does still have a chance to create his own era."

"What about you?" the reporter asked.

Zhou Quan smiled and said, "Please ask me your question after I win the championship." After speaking, he ended the interview.

The reporter shook his head regretfully and helplessly. If possible, he even wanted to answer his question with a gun and an iron fist.

An hour later, a press conference was held.

"Iron Fist, we have three home games next. Are you sure you can win this series at home?" The first questioner was a reporter from the Detroit Worker's Daily. He asked with great anticipation.

Zhou Quan is now a little annoyed by the Detroit media. What kind of Iron Fist era is coming out? My fucking face is not that big. Jordan's two championships are not qualified to be called the era. Do I have the qualifications?Without a four-five-six-seven crown in my hand, I have no face to call the times.

Can't help complaining in his heart, he still responded with a smile: "I very much hope to win the championship at home, and I am very confident about it."

"Where does your confidence come from? Your arrogance, or your so-called Iron Fist era?" A reporter from the Phoenix Suns couldn't help asking loudly.

"Sir, please abide by the order of the press conference." The host immediately warned.

The reporter shrugged his shoulders indifferently and only looked at Zhou Quan.

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "My confidence comes not only from my confidence in the team, but also from the poor performance of the Phoenix Suns. Please remember, it is you who gave us confidence."

"Ha ha……"

The people on the Pistons side laughed, and many neutral media reporters couldn't help laughing too.

The face of the Suns reporter turned black, and the white man became black.

"Coach Daly, you didn't call a timeout today, why?"

The next question was a reporter from the New York Times, and his question was gossip.

Chuck Daly smiled and said: "Because I think Tekken and their performance are great tonight, I call a timeout, and I feel it is a humiliation to them."

"Oh!"

"Ha ha……"

"damn it!"

There were exclamations from the reporters, laughter from the Detroit media, and abuse from the Phoenix media.

On the other side, the Suns press conference.

"Sir Charles, Bill Wharton said that you may be swept away. Do you think this chance is great?" The New York Times asked in a teasing tone.

Barkley's gloomy expression suddenly became agitated and angry, and he angrily said: "Bill Wharton is a big mouth, he only praises his alumni Iron Fist, as a professional commentator, he is not competent.

How could we be swept away?This is absolutely impossible, I will not let it happen, absolutely not! "

"But now it's zero to two, and the next three home games for the Pistons." The reporter said.

"So what? We will win at home and bring the match point back to home. Yes, we have a chance to do it." Barkley said a little excitedly.

"You said you won three games in a row at the Palace of Auburn Hills? Did I hear you right?" The reporter's eyes lit up and he immediately asked.

Barkley said angrily: "You heard me right, don't we have that strength? We do. As long as we adjust our state, we can turn defeat into victory."

……

The Pistons have lost two consecutive away games. The first thing that changes is ESPN's championship prediction probability.

Only 15 minutes after the end of the game, ESPN's data was adjusted. The original 51% of the Suns was adjusted to 40%, and the Pistons were adjusted from 49% to 60.

The attitude of ESPN is also the attitude of other media in the United States. The media that were originally optimistic about the Suns changed their course one after another.

"In the two finals, Barkley made 54 of 23 shots, 42.6% from the field, averaging 28 points and 11 rebounds per game. Iron Fist made 46 of 30 shots, 65.2% from the field, and averaged 40.5 points, 9.5 assists and 6 steals per game. The performance of the core of the team determines whether they win or lose, and will also determine the ownership of the championship." Los Angeles Daily.

"Iron Fist played top-notch offensive and defensive performances in the finals. He said before the game that he would prevent Barkley from winning a championship in his life. It's ironic that the previous mockery of him has become a mockery of Fliggy himself." San Francisco Business Daily.

"Bill Walton said that the Suns may be swept. If the final result is really like this, it will be a tragedy for Barkley." Philadelphia Daily.

"Barkley boasted that he would achieve three consecutive victories in the away game, and then complete the counter-kill against the Pistons. If he can really do it, then his first championship in his career will be extremely valuable, and he will become the Phoenix If he is a hero, then his historical status in the NBA will be greatly improved." The New York Times.

"The winner is not to blame. Whatever Iron Fist said before the fight, as the winner, he had a point." Miami Journal.

In the restaurant of the hotel, Zhou Quan saw the report of the Miami Daily and felt that he had seen the attitude of the American media towards him in the future. Once he failed to do what he said, once he lost, these media would definitely ridicule him crazily.

At this time, his thoughts are surprisingly similar to Jordan's, that is, only by winning continuously, and only by winning championships, can the media shut up.

At four or five o'clock in the afternoon, the Suns and Pistons arrived in Detroit one after another.

The Pistons won two consecutive away games, greatly increasing their chances of winning the championship. They were very warmly welcomed by the fans. The long motorcade blocked all the roads from the airport to the city.

"Hey, Sir Charles, are you coming down to join us in celebrating?"

"Phoenix Suns, thank you for giving us confidence."

"Barkley, thank the league for rejecting the deal, you must never come to Detroit."

The Suns' bus was also blocked, and they were forced to participate in the celebrations of the Pistons fans, and the Pistons fans kept irritating them with words, which made Barkley and the others very angry.

"We must kill them tomorrow night, or I will lose twenty pounds." Barkley swore, his face trembling with anger from the fans.

Lightning nodded, being stuck on the road, he was also a little annoyed, the key players were celebrating two consecutive victories, as losers, should they be celebrating two consecutive losses?
On the 21st, the final G3 match day.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, after training, Zhou Quan invited Zhang Lili and the five of them to dinner in a restaurant in the Palace of Auburn Hills.

"Tekken, I'm a reporter from the Los Angeles Daily, can I be interviewed?"

When it was almost seven o'clock, when I came out of the restaurant, a reporter waiting outside immediately came up and asked.

"Two questions, I have to go back to the locker room."

"Thank you! Then Iron Fist, what do you think the chances of sweeping the Suns are?"

"I saw the media reports. Bill just said that it is possible. Then of course I also hope to sweep the opponent. Who doesn't want it? But hope is just hope. I didn't actually consider the issue of sweeping. We still go step by step. Play the game, win game by game until we beat the opponent. If we can sweep, it’s our luck, if not, it’s okay, we don’t feel sorry.”

"After the season is over, will you choose to leave Detroit?"

"Sorry, that's not something I need to think about right now."

After the interview was over, Zhou Quan and Zhang Lili separated and went back to the locker room.

Back in the locker room, it was ten past seven, and the game started at 08:30. There was no rush, so I sat down and chatted first, to digest food.

The staff came over and began to put bandages on his feet, which can strengthen the protection of the feet, especially the protection of the ankle joints.

Chuck Daly said: "Gentlemen, although we have won two consecutive away games, we can't be careless. The strength of the Suns lies there. Their lineup is going to be thicker than ours. We have to make all mental preparations. "

Zhou Quan took it for granted, and lost Jingzhou carelessly, not to mention the strength of the Suns.

But three hours later, 91:105, the Pistons still lost the G3 game, with a big score and a one-to-two tie with the Suns.

G2战状态爆棚的周权发挥失常，16投6中，投篮命中率只有37.5%，三分球2投0中，加上11罚9中，得21分4篮板11助攻2抢断4失误3犯规，只打了40分钟。

Not only him, but his teammates also played averagely. Only three of the team scored in double figures.

The Suns' bench lineup exploded, with seven players in double figures and defeated the Pistons with a strong lineup.

Barkley's state is also average, 19 of 8 shots, 42.1% shooting, 4 of 1 three-pointers, 6 of 3 free throws, 20 points and 15 rebounds.

Losing a home game and failing to get a match point is disappointing for the Pistons, but Zhou Quan is well prepared psychologically. In addition, Joe Dumars, Rodman, and the Assassins are all veterans of the finals, so the team did not No psychological problems occurred.

The Suns won their first away game, and the important thing is that they didn't let the Pistons get the match point, so they were very excited.

After the game, Barkley accepted a live interview on the spot.

"Charles, how much do you expect from the championship now?" the reporter asked.

"I have never had such strong expectations. For the first time, I feel that the championship is there, within my reach." He said very excitedly.

"Are you confident to win the G4 game?" The reporter asked again.

He laughed and said: "Winning this game, our self-confidence has exploded. We will launch the most violent attack on the G4 game. We can't wait."

"Can you still hold on physically?" The reporter asked again.

"Of course, we have enough fitness to play another round of the series, yes, haha!"

……

The G4 game is on the 24th, one more day off than the first three games, which is good news for both sides, especially the Suns.

"Our counterattack has begun! The Phoenix Suns will be the last laughers, and our light will shine on this league." Phoenix Sun.

Winning an away game has a great motivating effect on the Suns. The morale of the team has risen sharply, and the media in Phoenix has also climaxed.

On the 24th, the G4 match day.

At eight o'clock in the evening, the two sides announced the starting lineup.

Suns: Mark West, Charles Barkley, Richard, Dan Marley, Kevin Johnson

Pistons: Secali, Dennis Rodman, Mark Aguirre, Joe Dumars, Zhou Quan

In the ABC commentary booth, Lewis Williams said with a smile: "The Pistons lost their first home game, and they must strive to win this second home game. Winning is the match point, which means that the championship is basically won.

For the Suns, this is also a game that cannot be lost. If they lose, they must let the Pistons get the match point. If they lose, they will lose the entire season. If they lose, it means that Barkley has lost his Championship dream. "

Bill Walton said: "Tekken performed very well in G2, but not in G3, and his shooting was a bit poor, but he increased his breakthrough and caused a lot of damage to the Suns. I don't know how he will play this time.

In addition, Charles Barkley's performance, to be honest, his performance in the last game was similar to that of Iron Fist, not much better. "

Williams said: "There is more rest in the G4 battle. I hope both sides have a wonderful performance."

At [-]:[-], the starters started.

"Shh!"

The Suns came out to the loudest boos from the Palace of Auburn Hills.

"Champion! Champion..."

When it was time to play at home, the Pistons fans shouted out their expectations.

Jump ball, Suns attack.

"brush!"

On the left wing, Barkley caught the ball one step outside the paint, double-ducked and turned over for a jumper, hitting a mid-range shot over Rodman's head.

"Defend and defend!"

After succeeding, he yelled loudly and ran to the backcourt immediately.

"Charles is very active!" Bill Wharton laughed.

"This game can't be lost, he has to work hard," Williams said.

"boom!"

Zhou Quan quickly advanced to the top of the arc and made an emergency stop for a jumper, but he missed.

Halfway through the first quarter, 15:11, the Pistons trailed by 4 points at home.

Zhou Quan missed three shots in the opening game, which was the main reason why the team fell behind.

"The hand feeling is still not good, I hope Zhou Quan can adjust it as soon as possible." In the CCTV commentary seat, Zhang Lili said with some regret.

After halftime, Zhou Quan only made 12 of 4 shots and 9 of the next 4 shots. He missed a dunk and missed an overhead basket. Among them, he made 2 of 0 three-pointers.

不过在主场他的罚球多，外线出手减少，持球突破增加，半场8罚6中，半场得到14分3篮板6助攻2抢断1盖帽3失误1犯规的数据。

After halftime, 45:55, the Suns have led by 10 points.

"After G3, Iron Fist still doesn't feel good today. Let's see his performance in the second half." Bill Walton shook his head.

"The shooting is not good, the organization and defense are not bad." Williams said.

Bill Walton said: "Barkley was in a brave state today. He made 14 of 9 shots and his shooting percentage was as high as 64.3%. Rodman didn't guard him. He made 5 of 2 three-pointers and 4 of 3 free throws. He scored 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Today is going to explode."

Williams said: "When everyone has a blast, it's Iron Fist. This time it's Barkley's turn, haha!"

(End of this chapter)