BAB 74
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the second half 72-57, 15 points in the first half. If it weren't for the stalwart support from Scott Pippen and Tony Kukoc, the game would have been trash at the end of the game. first half Time is up.
On the way back to the dressing room, Phil Jackson continued to babble in Dennis Rodman's ear, and Rodman didn't show any disgust, but nodded instead.
At halftime, coach Delmar Harris emphasized the Los Angeles Lakers' overall performance in the first half, and also praised Kobe's defence.
Leading the reigning champions by 15 points, the atmosphere in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room improved greatly, and everyone was excited to try the second half of the game.
Back in the second half, the Chicago Bulls' starting roster took everyone by surprise.
"Oh my God, the Chicago Bulls didn't even send a centre-forward in the second half!
Did Phil Jackson want to use Dennis Rodman to defend Shaquille O'Neal throughout the second half?
I'm not questioning Dennis Rodman's defensive ability, I just think the size difference between the two is too big, right?
The two had a live conversation in last year's Eastern Conference finals, but it was only a few rounds!
Shaquille O'Neal is just 25 this year, and Dennis Rodman is 35!
I don't know how long Dennis Rodman can last? "
Magic Johnson had some doubts about Phil Jackson's bold use of soldiers, but this was also natural.
"Oh no, I don't agree with your point of view Magic!
How energetic 35 years old is"
Larry Bird comments on Magic Johnson's remarks.
In the second half of the game, the Chicago Bulls made two adjustments.
Steve Kerr was point guard, Michael Jordan and Scott Pippen continued to play, and Phil Jackson immediately took Tony Kukoc's power forward position, and Dennis Rod was two yards into center position.
Seeing the change of opponent, Shaquille O'Neal couldn't help but sneer. Despite playing an obscure number of games with Dennis Rodman, Shaquille O'Neal doesn't believe Dennis Rodman's defense the Chicago Bulls are unlikely to get out of 15 points difference!
The effect of the change depends on the effect in place.
No one expected, after the third quarter, Shaquille O'Neal was defeated by a single defense by Dennis Rodman!
Shaquille O'Neal played Dennis Rodman four times at the low post, three strikes and one turnover, which shocked the Los Angeles Lakers fans!
Those who have seen the two matches must admit that Dennis Rodman is a man with extraordinary defensive skills as well as natural supernatural powers!
No matter how great a defensive skill that had no power was, it was useless. Even though Dennis Rodman is only two meters tall and one meter tall, his height can stick to Shaquille O'Neal's waist. Shaquille O'Neal always feels himself. Back hitting Dennis Rodman didn't work well!
Kobe's defense against Michael Jordan still maintains a very high intensity, but Michael Jordan himself does not find the feeling of a mid-range shot.
The Los Angeles Lakers' offensive burden fell entirely on Nick Van Exel and Elden Campbell. Although Elden Campbell was able to beat Tony Kukoc inside, he was beaten by Tony on the defensive end. Kukoc shot through the sieve.
After all, with Elden Campbell's defensive habits, it was difficult for him to extend his defense beyond the three-point line.
After the official timeout, Michael Udin replaced Elden Campbell on the field again. Before he went on the pitch, Coach Delmar Harris made a lot of demands on him, not only to expand defense, but also to be responsible in the offensive end.
The current score difference is only seven points, and the atmosphere in the United Center arena is also increasing from wave to wave, Michael Udin's task is very difficult!
However, Michael Udin wasn't too nervous about this situation, he wasn't even afraid of Rodman, could he still be afraid of these screams and ridicule from the audience?
"Use your best skills, Odin!
Or we'll catch up soon
As soon as Michael Udin came on the pitch, Tony Kukoc gave him advice.
"You are the best sixth person, you have to be reasonable!
But every second I play, I will do my best, and now nothing special! "
In every game Michael Udin has played, he has not wasted any effort, as long as he is there he will go all out.
These sentences are not harsh words, Michael Udin dares to take responsibility for every word.
After the match returned, Shaquille O'Neal believed that after the timeout, he would definitely be able to return to form.
As long as Shaq takes the initiative to sit down, the Lakers players will try their best to get the ball into his hands!
Ideally full, reality so skinny, Dennis Rodman goes straight into Shaquille O'Neal's dribble!
Scott Pippen grabs the floorball, and the Chicago Bulls counterattack!
Standing out of the arc at the top of the three-point line, Michael Udin was the first to retrace Michael Udin back into his own half at his fastest pace, which led Scott Pippen to dismiss the idea of a fast shot.
Tony Kukoc was the hero to chase all along, and he would naturally get more chances if he was feeling hot.
Tony Kukoc, who has very solid outward skills, prefers to take the ball outside the three-point line to attack.
Michael Udin's defense was just outside the three-point line, and Tony Kukoc had missed a chance to throw a cool dart.
Without having time to shoot three points, Tony Kukoc immediately chose to make a breakthrough. Michael Udin's lateral movement is nothing like that of a seven-foot-tall man. His long-range close-combat ability on the inside left Tony Kukoc helpless.
Tony Kukoc's breakthrough rhythm was exactly like that of Michael Udin. Even if the breakthrough was blocked, Tony Kukoc forced the layup under high confrontation!
No matter who he plays with, Tony Kukoc has a high degree of freedom in his strokes. This is a must for the best sixth man in the league!
Michael Udin, who never loses his position, sets out and manages to disrupt Tony Kukoc's layup!
Drift and destroy the layup!
Shaquille O'Neal uses all her strength to take off and defeats Dennis Rodman to receive a rebound!
Michael Udin's defense against Tony Kukoc came immediately after he came on, and now it's up to him when Michael Udin can make the difference in the offensive end!
Even if Shaquille O'Neal is not satisfied, he must choose offensive opportunities carefully. Today, he had absolutely nothing to do with Dennis Rodman's defense.
Fortunately, Nick Van Exel's hand felt hot. As a team leader, the ability to flex and stretch is a prerequisite. Shaquille O'Neal personally proposed to install a sail for Nick Van Exel!
After the skinny Steve Kerr crashed into the arm of the huge shark, he couldn't move at all!
Nick Van Exel speeds up and goes inside for the kill!
Facing Dennis Rodman's defense, Nick Van Exel, a point guard, was so envious, in the last layup, he used all his strength to lean on Dennis Rodman!
Even though such a deliberate confrontation evaded Dennis Rodman's blocking, the front sights from the layup were not few!
For such a result, Michael Udin had already made plans beforehand, and he pushed and squeezed into the interior of the basket.
Tony Kukoc's card positioning ability is far inferior to Dennis Rodman's, and Michael Udin can certainly occupy a better position as the orthodox fourth position.
bounce! Michael Udin rebelled against Tony Kukoc and jumped high. He didn't expect that Dennis Rodman, who had just landed on the defense, would turn around in an instant and grab a piece with himself in the air!
But Michael Udin, who was in the better position, caught the ball first, and the two landed one after another. Michael Udin knows that if he puts the ball down it will be difficult to escape Dennis Rodman's grip!
Michael Udin's toes bounced right after hitting the ground! His left hand held high never lowered!
In the second takeoff, Michael Udin holds the ball with his left hand and presses into the basket!
If Dennis Rodman hadn't been too short of Michael Udin, he would have been able to finish a shot block. It was a pity that when he was competing with Michael Udin, his two meters and one centimeter height was a real disadvantage!
Dennis Rodman hard hit Michael Udin's left wrist, which caused Michael Udin to throw the ball, and in the end only one hand was left hanging in the basket!
Referee blows whistle, foul Dennis Rodman!
The audience in the United Center Arena booed everywhere, even if they clearly saw that this was a thug's offense, they still booed!
Dennis Rodman didn't mind the penalty, and he knew he did hit Michael Udin in the forearm.
Letting Michael Udin go to the free throw line is the same as giving him a point, making two free throws without any tension!
85-76! Michael Udin's points delay the Los Angeles Lakers' urgent need!