So I am the god of basketball?

The basketball fell into the basket and made a crisp sound. It was inaudible, especially compared with the cheers filling the sky. But such a sound can stimulate Barkley's nerves.

With his goal, the Lakers led the Bulls 6-2 at their home court.

The Bulls didn't score any points except for Jordan's unparalleled "hard tackle" ability and scoring a goal in the opening game.

If this momentum continues, the Lakers can beat the Bulls.

He, Charles Barkley, can also defeat Jordan!

When he answered questions from the media over the summer, he gave three reasons for coming to the Lakers:

Because of Meng Lang, wanting a championship, and...

Beat Jordan!

He put defeating Jordan last, because in his mind, the championship he longed for most was to defeat Jordan on the stage of the finals, and then win the O'Brien Cup!
This is the most wonderful picture of his career that he could imagine...

The feeling he felt at this moment was that his dream seemed to be coming true.

On the Bulls' next offense, Jordan got the ball. He couldn't help but get the ball. If he didn't get the ball, there would probably be no critical moments in this game!
Jones seems to have entered that state, constantly outputting strange energy while doing his best to interfere with Jordan's movements. ——He suddenly felt that being so eccentric about Jordan not only disgusted Jordan, but also himself began to "despise" Jordan psychologically. This feeling of "contempt" allowed him to make bold moves.

Although this is of no use...

Jordan is the best man on the planet, and even Meng Lang cannot deny this. Standing closest to him and watching his movements, this feeling will be even more profound. Every move he makes is purposeful, and there is absolutely no unnecessary movement. He breaks through when he needs to break through, turns around when he needs to turn around, and shoots when he needs to shoot. Jones interfered very well, but Jordan still broke through to the basket in a flash, made a fadeaway jumper near the basket, and hit the ball!

This season, Jordan's finishing method is more in the form of fadeaway jumpers, and they are very efficient.

The Lakers continue to look for Barkley's position.

Before today's game, Rodman vowed to "beat up" Meng Lang in front of Madonna. But before he faced off against Meng Lang, Barkley had to get rid of his temper.

The "stalking" that he relies on for survival and has become a unique part of his defensive routine has no effect at all when facing Barkley. Barkley just stuck his head out, waiting for his center of gravity to swing, then immediately turned around and scored easily.

Score 4 points in a row.

Chuck Daly kept his eyes on Jordan. Seeing that he was determined to get the ball, he knew that this was about to start "Jordan mode", so he immediately arranged a "pseudo zone defense" on the outside.

All NBA fans know that there was no zone defense in the NBA in the 90s. At least not according to NBA regulations. But a large number of "pseudo zone defenses" are flooding the league, especially when facing Jordan. Even if the use of "pseudo zone defenses" is a little out of line, the referee will turn a blind eye.

And this is Jordan. As a card in the NBA, he is one of the few that is targeted by the league. The famous "anti-isolation tactic" is a tactic specifically targeted at him. But in such a general environment, he still led the team to a "three consecutive championships" record.

Some people really can’t accept it!
Of course, being convinced is one thing, but fucking him is another.

Chuck Daly seized on the weak link in the Bulls' basket and moved the entire defense, forcing Jordan to hand over the ball before entering the free throw line, or to complete the shot in the space beyond the free throw line.

Anyway, just don't let him enter his "dessert spot".

"Dangdang!"

The first shot was very effective. Jordan didn't expect the Lakers to suddenly change their formation. The ball path was very straight, but the final long-distance shot still went slightly wide.

"No way, no way?! The great Michael Jordan won't let me guard him~~" Jones immediately felt sick in his throat when he saw the rebound missed. Now he is gradually starting to enjoy this feeling.

Barkley allowed Rodman to seize the position in front of him this time. He simply blocked Rodman firmly and prevented him from taking off. On the other side, Divac also blocked Longley. But the Lakers are still higher.

The "Magician" used the "White Crane Spreads Wings" move to protect the rebound.

What kind of "three highs of the Lakers" is this!

Barkley: Ah, yes, yes, I am "one of the top three"!
Pushing forward with the ball, the "Magician" who made no sound from the beginning showed off his unique skill of long pass.

The Bulls actually returned to defense very quickly, and Jordan and Pippen were both in very good positions, but Johnson passed the ball to the back from between the two of them. Jones took the ball and jumped up with one hand just one step away from the basket.

"Raise the Fire to Burn the Sky" completed a one-handed chop.

This dunk choice was spot on.

The next second he smashed the ball into the basket, a giant palm slapped the air behind him.

But Jones could feel the "whirlwind" instigated by the giant hand.

I almost messed up his hair.

"No way, no way, you won't let me, a rookie, dunk in front of Michael Jordan!"

The Lakers were still scoring, and Phil Jackson looked at the time. It was 4 minutes and 34 seconds, a little earlier than usual. But he still chose to make an early substitution and called Toni Kukoc on the bench.

The Lakers' counterattack was too fast, and it was different from other "Beast Teams" who used fast breaks. The Lakers are just playing tricks.

A long-distance "hit pass" was completed between Jordan and Pippen. If it had been anyone else, it would have been intercepted.

It just so happens that the Lakers have "Magic" Johnson!
There were also bursts of cheers at the scene, which is also a characteristic of Staples. Every time Johnson completes a gorgeous pass, it will inevitably cause the audience to scream. This is a treatment that Meng Lang cannot enjoy for the time being.

There is indeed a slight difference between those who have not brought a championship and those who have brought five championships.

Kukoc came on the court, and Chuck Daly looked a little more serious.

He knew that the real war would really begin from now on!

The Bulls should be considered a rare team in this league. The strongest form only appears when the "sixth man" comes on the court to match the main force!

Kukoc's playing can bring ball-handling and three-point shooting to this team, and at the same time, it can also increase the team's mobility on the defensive end...

And this is the "first generation Doncic" Kukoc!

Maybe he can't reach the height of Doncic in terms of personal offensive ability, but given him so much ball rights, he can also drive the entire team to some heights. The original Bulls were able to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in the first year after losing Jordan. Kukoc's contribution was almost the same as Pippen's. Anyway, "Zen Master" chose to let Kukoc carry out the final attack. But before he stepped into the door of "star", he encountered one thing:
The man who caused the "Red Alert" to sound across the United States is back!
With his return, Kukoc naturally had to undergo a transformation. He reached the position of "Best Sixth Man" and won the "Best Sixth Man" award last season.

This season, he is also the player with the most ball rights on the Bulls after Pippen and Jordan.

His playing will have the biggest impact on the Bulls...

Jordan can drop low.

Because Kukoc has three-point ability.

The Bulls played such a set of tactics as soon as they came up. The eccentric Jones was talking enthusiastically, but when he came to his senses and suddenly realized something was wrong, he had already been taken to the right corner by Jordan. Then facing Jordan's ruthless "back beat", he had no choice but to pay for the foul.

"..."

Jordan really wanted to take this opportunity to vent a few words. But thinking about this guy's sinister appearance, he still chose to reconcile with himself. He just glared at Jones fiercely.

"Swish!"

Even with the huge boos, Jordan easily hit the free throw.

The Lakers did not change their tactics and continued to give the ball to Barkley.

Kukoc's mobility was on display at this moment, and he has a high golf quotient, specifically catching Barkley's ball and turning around to hit it. Barkley pushed past Rodman and just about to take action, faced with the defensive cover formed by his raised hands, he could only pass the ball outward. Jordan's eyes were always fixed on Barkley's movements. The moment he passed the ball, he accelerated like a cheetah, stole the ball, and then quickly counterattacked.

It’s hard to imagine that this guy will be 6 years old in 33 days!

This body's explosive power is still so terrifying!
"Look, this is Jordan, he's awesome!" Director Zhang became more and more fascinated as he watched. He almost forgot that he was a commentator and directly transformed into a "fanboy". Every goal Jordan made made him praise him.

Not to mention the dunk in this fast break!
"Four points inside and outside, this point difference has caught up! Let's see if the Lakers want to change their style of play, or continue to let Barkley play under the basket!" Glancing at the data, Director Zhang continued, "It's okay to continue playing, but Barkley has to pay attention to passing the ball. The Bulls are waiting to cut him!"

Meng Lang has dribbled the ball to the frontcourt now, and Barkley's expression is obviously eager.

The Bulls suddenly regained control, which reminded him of the 93 Finals.

In that series, his performance was actually very good. "Cobra" and Pippen let him take turns bullying. When the Suns lose, they only lose one hand every time:
That's Michael Jordan!

He always has a way to stand up, help the team bite the score, and then overtake the score.

This moment is so similar to that moment!
However, Meng Lang did not pass the ball this time. Instead, he held the ball and observed it for a while, and then made a gesture asking to "pull away".

Pippen did not stop Meng Lang from entering the three-point line. But while he stepped on the three-point line, Pippen's intensity of confrontation also increased. Meng Lang made a covert move to request a pick-and-roll at this time.

Divac stepped forward.

Kukoc noticed this scene and decisively chose to double-team with Pippen.

But Meng Lang never thought that the pick-and-roll he requested would bring Kukoc over, so he turned around to get rid of him. After successfully distancing himself from Pippen, he passed a high-throwing pass over Pippen's head. behind him.

Because Kukoc wanted to form a double-team with Pippen, he dived too high, so there was no obstruction behind Divac. He caught Meng Lang's pass quickly and completed the shot with a simple "three-step layup." .

Rodman didn't dare to step forward, Divac was good at it.

If he comes to cover, Divac will definitely pass the ball directly to Barkley.

Regardless, there is always someone who wants to score in an open position, so let Divac do it!

"This pass is very imaginative. I dreamed that Toni Kukoc would come forward to attack!" Bill Walton believed that the biggest contribution in this round was Meng Lang who played with the ball from behind. "This is his outstanding shooting ability." The threat it brings!”

The Bulls continued to make way for Jordan in the low post.

Jones tried his best to interfere with Jordan getting the ball, but Jordan would lean on him before returning to catch the ball, consuming his accumulated strength in advance, and then jump high to catch the ball easily. The only way Jones could stop Jordan was before he caught the ball. When he got the ball in hand, all Jones could do was say two words:
Waiting to die! "Uh-huh!"

After a fake move, he broke free, pulled up the lever and stuck out his tongue, and Jordan scored two more points.

Jones, who got pleasure from the strange energy, was beaten continuously and gradually became autistic. But Meng Lang's slap made him subconsciously say: "Michael Jordan deserves to be Michael Jordan. He is really good at beating rookies!"

"..."

Jordan actually wanted to say, keep spraying! Why can't I hear your weird voice? Jones' sudden opening made him feel a lump in his throat.

If reporters ask him about the player he hates the most in the future, he will definitely say Eddie Jones.

Hey?
its not right!
Doesn't this equal to giving him fame?

Wow ~
Jordan discovered that players like Jones were "invincible" in front of him!

No wonder MacArthur once said, “He who is barefoot is not afraid of the one who wears shoes!”

The great "God of Basketball" finally experienced it today.

"Scotty, did you learn the pass worth 2 Pippen just now? Next, I will teach you a singles move worth 3 Pippen!"

Pippen is also experiencing the same pain...

Maybe even more painful!
Because Meng Lang actually regarded it as a unit of measurement.

It’s true that my aunt can tolerate it, but even my uncle can’t!

Pippen tried his best to entangle the defense, but at some point, Divac stood beside him again. This time Kukoc did not dare to rush up and form a double-team with Pippen. This was obviously calculated by Meng Lang again. As soon as Divac's pick-and-roll came up, he turned around the screen, quickly got rid of Pippen's entanglement, and then raised his hand to shoot.

Pippen chased him very closely, wanting to cause as much trouble as possible for Meng Lang before he got rid of him.

result……

"beep!"

Meng Lang, who jumped up immediately, caused a "rear-end collision".

"Shh!"

The ball thrown by Meng Lang flew straight into the basket.

The cheers from the audience flooded the arena at this moment.

Meng Lang, who fell to the ground because of Pippen's "rear-end", didn't get up in a hurry after falling to the ground. Instead, he tensed up, clenched his fists, and roared. This roar excited the entire stadium even more.

And the "Shura Field" in the front row of the audience...

Madonna looked at Meng Lang roaring on the big screen.
She really can't stand such a manly scene!
Jenny Buss clapped in surprise, and when she saw the live camera facing her, she also screamed excitedly at the screen.

Jennifer and Sophie's movements were so synchronized that they both covered their mouths in surprise.

From their position, they could clearly see that Meng Lang's body was momentarily unbalanced in the air. After scoring under such circumstances, they felt the charm of basketball.

"fxxk!"

Pippen shook his fist in frustration.

Not only was Meng Lang repeatedly "bad mouthed", but he was also "militarily trained" by him. This round, he was even compensated with "3 plus 1". Not to mention how bad his mood was!

Jordan bit his lip slightly, his expression also changing.

Pippen couldn't guard against Meng Lang, which he expected. But being trained by Meng Lang's army was something he didn't expect.

"Shh!"

Meng Lang got up and hit the extra penalty steadily, and the point difference suddenly widened to 4 points. He then made a "pause" gesture towards the live camera. Then the referee blew the whistle directly.

Of course this was not the timeout he called.

The opponent's turn, and at this time there is no rule that the non-ball holder can call a timeout.

Only players on the field with the ball can call a timeout!
This timeout was called by Phil Jackson.

It can be said that Meng Lang predicted Phil Jackson's psychology.

Naturally, this was another scene that made Lakers fans scream loudly:
Meng Lang stopped the Bulls!

Chuck Daly took advantage of this timeout to also make some changes on the defensive end:
He asked Barkley to match up with Jordan in the low post.

Let Jones guard Pippen on the outside, and let Meng Lang guard Kukoc.

Buckley nodded: "Don't worry, leave it to me!"

He was full of fighting spirit, and the worried look just now seemed to have never appeared on his face.

What caused such a big change in his mentality was naturally Meng Lang's performance during this period.

If he came to the Lakers because of Meng Lang. So now Meng Lang told him with practical actions that he was right!
When he couldn't continue to cause damage, Meng Lang continued the Lakers' firepower with a pass and a shot, and also stopped the game. This made him feel instantly safe.

In the past, he was the one who gave his teammates a sense of security.

Meng Lang was the first man who made him feel safe.

No wonder Jordan hasn't beaten him yet!
This man is so handsome!
After the timeout ended and the Bulls came back from the timeout, there was an obvious change on the offensive end, with Kukoc holding the ball. But Chuck Daley clearly predicted Phil Jackson's thoughts. He looked at Meng Lang standing in front of him. Without a second's hesitation, Kukoc passed the ball straight to Pippen.

This was the first time "Pi Er Ye" faced a defender other than Meng Lang tonight, and he thought he could finally vent his anger.

As a result, before he even made a move, Jones said: "Scotty, my salary this year is 160 million. As a member of last year's first team, your salary should be very high, right?"

"..."

Fuck you!

Pippen cursed fiercely, but his hand movements were not messy. He found no opportunity during the breakthrough and continued to pass the ball. Kukoc made a pick-and-roll for Harper who received the ball. Meng Lang changed positions at this time and reached Harper. In front of him, he quickly slid forward and stood in front of him. Without a shot, Harper could only continue to move the ball.

The Bulls played very patiently in this round. Divac gradually couldn't keep up with the opponent's rhythm during his movements, leaving a way to cut to the basket. Pippen caught the ball and rushed to the basket to score.

The moment the ball entered the basket, the 24 seconds of attack time were lost.

The backboards all lit up.

But Pippen's goal is valid and the score counts!

This buzzer-beating goal allowed the Bulls to regain their patience.

On the offensive end, they are methodical and constantly looking for shooting opportunities. On the defensive end, they are also looking for cooperation with each other, taking advantage of Divac's slow movement and constantly changing defenses after being double-teamed.

At the same time, they are determined not to give Meng Lang a chance to play in isolation with the ball. As long as he gets the ball, it will be a continuous offer.

The Lakers did not adapt to this rhythm at first, which caused the Bulls to launch a 6-2 scoring wave.

The Bulls took the lead for the first time since the start and maintained this lead until the end of the first quarter.

28 to 26, the Bulls lead by 2 points!
"Fortunately, Xiao Meng and Barkley have become superstars, otherwise the Lakers' score difference would be even greater!" Director Zhang patted his chest for the Lakers, with a look of fear on his face, "The Bulls have done this this season. The defensive ability of the lineup is too strong!”

Bill Walton pointed out the terrible thing about the Bulls' current lineup: "They cooperate very well with each other. Although they don't have absolute height, they limit the opponent's scoring through double double teams and constant defense changes, and then By quickly counterattacking and scoring, creating waves of offense, this is how the Bulls have won many times this season!"

"We found a familiar rhythm and then took control of the situation. This is what happened during this period..."

Phil Jackson pretended to be in the interview.

The live footage showed Meng Lang, looking at his dazed look in his eyes, the Lakers fans couldn't help but feel a little more nervous:
Isn't it because he was stunned?
Meng Lang was indeed in a daze, but it wasn't because of the situation on the court.

After all, he has played hundreds of NBA games. How could his mentality change just because he was 2 points behind?

He just felt a familiar smell from this Bulls team...

A big tool man "pseudo starter", a set of offensive and defensive tactics that can be most powerful only after the "best sixth man" comes on the court, and an average height only as high as a "swingman"...

That is to say, this team doesn't like to take crazy three-pointers.

Otherwise, Meng Lang would probably blurt out: Isn't this the Golden State Warriors?
Meng Lang looked at the thin white pitcher on the Bulls bench.

How did he co-write the "Five Death Boys" that shocked the entire league n years from now?

Steve Kerr is copying the "96 Bulls"!

Interesting, really interesting!
Meng Lang felt like his blood was burning.

Sure enough, this NBA still has to be played against the Bulls to be interesting!
(End of this chapter)