Chapter 233 How did Tiangou become the bull's licking dog?

   "105:104, congratulations to the Suns for their first win in the Western Conference Finals." Bill Walton laughed.

   "With a one-point win, this game heralds a very tough series for either side," said John Hanks.

   Bill Walton laughed: "AC Green's pass just now was very timely, he was very calm, and sent a valuable assist at a critical moment."

John Hanks analyzed: "Today the Suns can win this game, relying on the all-round performance of old K, and the superstar performance of Lightning Kevin Johnson, and others are also very good, they hit Lots of open **** and the Mosaics paid a huge price for their double team."

   "Finally won!"

In the CCTV commentary booth, Su Qun sighed, and then laughed: "Old K made 12 of 20 shots today, with a shooting rate of 60%, 9 of 15 free throws, and a shooting rate of 60%. He scored 33 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal and 5 With 4 blocks, 4 turnovers and 4 fouls, I almost hit a triple-double!"

"It's already very comprehensive, and compared to the big dream's performance, it's good. It seems that at the critical moment, the Tiejun's defense can really explode. If it weren't for such a comprehensive performance, how could the Suns win this game? " Zhang Lili laughed.

  Suqun praised: "The other side is also too strong, Barkley and Da Meng jointly contributed 67 points, Barkley scored 42 points alone, and Da Meng almost had a four-double.

   However, such a strong insider combination still lost to the Suns, which shows that the Suns are really strong. "

  Zhang said calmly and rationally: "From the perspective of the lineup, the Suns' outside line is stronger and the inside line is weaker, but the inside line is more dominant, so the overall Mosaic lineup is stronger, which is also the reason the media thinks.

  Today the Suns can win the game, they played well in tactics, the offense is fully bloomed, the defense on the inside and outside lines is also well done, and the details everywhere are also good, otherwise it will be difficult to win!

   You see how good is Mosaic after he played so well, that is, he won a point in the end? "

  Su Qun asked: "That guide, do you want to analyze the following series?"

   Zhang Lili said with a smile: "There are opportunities, and the Mosaic team is not without problems. For example, their shots are too concentrated on the inside, once the two superstars are not in good shape, there will definitely be problems.

   It's not that things didn't happen to Big Dream and Barkley. Their jump shot percentages are very high. Today, they feel good, and the end is not certain.

Also, the Suns can strengthen some perimeter defense. Although the Suns' perimeter defense is not as good as that of the Bulls, it can still be done by restricting the Mosaic team's perimeter. As long as the opponent's perimeter is restricted and the connection between the opponent's inside and outside lines is severed, This game will be better.

   However, Barkley and Da Meng are both able to pass and attack. The perimeter is restricted, and the team only loses part of their organizational ability, and it is impossible to strangle their offense. "

   At this time, Pharaoh was interviewed by the ABC telephone station at the scene.

   "Old K, won the G1 battle, do you have any prospects for the next series?" the reporter asked.

   "My attitude has not changed, Team Mosaic can't stop us, beat them, we will enter the finals." Pharaoh said while wiping sweat and panting.

   "Your last free throw tonight was a lore for your opponent. How do you feel about that?" the reporter asked again.

   Old Wang smiled, shook his head and said, "It's good to win, I'm very happy, as for the lore or not, I don't feel much about this."

   "Your free throw rate is only 60%, how do you keep calm in the most tense moments?" the reporter asked.

   Old Wang said in surprise: "At the most critical moment, the concentration will be highly concentrated. It is natural to keep calm, because at that time you have forgotten the tension. Is it difficult?"

  The reporter rolled his eyes, well, I get it, you have a super thick nerve + a big heart.

   He secretly said, not to mention ordinary players, even if they are superstars, how many of them can maintain such a calm mentality in such a critical final moment of the Western Conference Finals?

   After the interview, Pharaoh returned to the bench to sit for a while, and then returned to the locker room with his teammates after his physical fitness recovered a little.

   won the powerful Mosaic team, everyone was very excited, after chatting and laughing for a while, Pharaoh entered the bathroom.

  Liu Changfeng had already prepared a medicinal bath inside, so he soaked in it.

  The warm medicinal soup nourished his very tired body and made him feel so comfortable, ten times more comfortable than the ice bath before.

  70 minutes later, he and Kevin Johnson attended the post-match press conference. The atmosphere of the press conference was quite good and it went very smoothly.

   On the home team's side, the atmosphere of the press conference was very dull. The stronger Mosaic team lost the game at home, and no one was in a good mood.

  Da Meng and Buckley sat on it with their heads sullen, their faces gloomy.

  Da Meng was in a particularly bad mood and didn't want to speak at all.

   "Hakim, where do you think we lost tonight?" the Houston Chronicle reporter asked.

  Dameng hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice: "There are some problems with the organization. Our organization is much less of them, and their offense is more reasonable and efficient."

   This came to the point, the reporter nodded and asked again, "So has the team discussed how to solve this problem?"

  Da Meng shook his head and said, "The coaching staff will solve the problem, and now I have nothing to answer."

   "Charles, what do you think of this Suns team?" The next reporter is the Houston Sports News reporter.

Barkley organized the language, and then said: "Old K and Kevin did a very good job. Their two cores, inside and outside, jointly contributed 19 assists and revitalized the team's offense, which we didn't do tonight. They're competitive, they're dynamic, and they're always going to be a championship punch."

   "So do you think we have a chance to win the Western Conference Finals?" the reporter asked.

   "Of course, I always insist that our strength is stronger. As the series deepens, our advantages will accumulate more and more, which will eventually explode and eventually win the entire series." Barkley said firmly.

   "Hakim, what weaknesses do you think the Suns have that you can take advantage of?" asked a New York Sports reporter.

Da Meng immediately said: "Tonight's old K's defense gave me a great impression, but the explosion on both ends of the offense and defense will make him consume a lot of physical energy. I believe that his physical fitness cannot last for the entire series. This is something we can use. a bit."

   "Coach Tomjanovich, would you please analyze the strengths and weaknesses of our team and the Suns?" The next reporter was the Houston Daily.

  Tomjanovich raised his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling that the air-conditioning here is not enough, and then said: "We, um, yes, the point guards are somewhat inferior to them, and the number 1 position is their strength.

  How to say, they are the two cores inside and outside, the ball is balanced, they can integrate the strength of the entire team, and once they play well, they can stimulate the energy of all players.

   And both of our cores are inside, and the outside line is weak. During the regular season, even in the first two series, we were able to allow the outside line to control some of the ball, which can keep the inside and outside lines in a balanced state.

But tonight's game was too important, so we concentrated a lot of the ball on the inside, which made our ball power on the inside and outside in an unbalanced state. affects the overall quality of the attack.

   Well, this is my responsibility and I will take it. "

   His attitude was very good, and he had the courage to take responsibility for the loss, so the media did not get too entangled, and the press conference continued.

When the    press conference was over, it was almost one o'clock in the morning.

   rushed back to the hotel, ate some prepared food first, and then Liu Changfeng hurriedly made medicated oil massage for Lao Wang, but after a while, Lao Wang fell asleep during the massage.

   Liu Changfeng still insisted on finishing the massage. In the middle, Pharaoh was pushed to wake up twice, and fell asleep again in a daze, showing how tired he was.

  I don't know how long it took, when I vaguely heard a loud crackling sound in the room. He opened his eyes and saw that it was already bright and his cousin Liu Changfeng was punching in front of the window.

  Liu Changfeng is practicing Tongjiquan, which is very dynamic, like exploding firecrackers.

   "It's almost 9 o'clock, Tie Jun, get up for breakfast, come back and get some sleep." Seeing him wake up, Liu Changfeng stopped.

   was a little bloated, so he quickly got out of bed and ran to the bathroom first. After draining the water, he came out and exercised a bit. He felt pretty good, there was no soreness in his body, and his physical recovery speed was not bad. The fatigue of last night had been swept away.

   This state is much better than last season. Last season, his physical recovery rate was not as fast as it is now. The medicated bath oil is one aspect. This year, his physical energy reserve is better.

   Get dressed, and Liu Changfeng came to the corridor, just as Kevin Johnson and Dan Marley came out from the opposite room, they called a few teammates who had already woken up, and everyone went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.

  After eating breakfast, Pharaoh went back to his room to make up for a sleepover after eating for a while. At noon, he just got up for lunch.

  No training was arranged in the afternoon, the players were free to move around, but they had to ask for leave when they left the hotel.

Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States, the first city in Texas, and the largest economic center in the Gulf of Mexico. The urban population is close to two million, and the population of the metropolitan area is close to six million. It is world-famous for its petroleum energy, aviation, canals, and well-developed medical care. .

   However, there were only 50,000 people here 90 years ago, and the development was so fast that there was no plan for the development of the city, so Houston is also the most unplanned big city in the United States.

   But the housing price here is one of the cheapest big cities in the United States, which is suitable for living.

   The official name of the city is Space City because the Johnson Aviation Center is located here.

  Pharaoh took a leave of absence, drove the car prepared by the hotel, and walked around the city with Liu Changfeng. The first stop was the aviation center.

  Leaving Houston and driving more than 30 kilometers to the southeast, you will reach the shore of Clear Lake, where the aviation center is located.

  There are many areas in the aviation center that are open to the outside world. The two took the tourist bus here and visited the space shuttle, space capsule, space station and other laboratories.

   Here, they also saw a schematic diagram of Z country setting off a rocket 800 years ago, which is to illustrate that modern rocket theory originated from that ancient country.

  After returning to Houston, the two went to Chinatown again to buy some daily necessities, and Liu Changfeng also bought a box of Laobaigan.

   That night, the G1 battle of the Eastern Finals started.

   This is the game that gets more attention than the Western Conference Finals because Jordan is there.

  The Bulls have lived up to their expectations in the first two series, completing two consecutive sweeps. In this Eastern Conference finals, the media are generally optimistic about the Bulls and believe that the Knicks will be eliminated by the Bulls again.

   And the facts proved that these media were not wrong, the Bulls successfully won the Knicks at home.

The retired superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who was watching the game at the scene, said in an interview with the media after the game: "After strengthening the No. 5 position, the Bulls have become the first in the league. Their inside line is no longer weak, and the outside line is no longer weak. Can blow up any team in the league on both ends of the floor.

  Actually, the Bulls' two major insiders are now playing a brand-new insider tactical style, which is completely open. This is a style that has never been seen before.

But the effect is very good. After the defender was pulled out, Jordan and Pippen's breakthrough to the paint area became very easy. More of their perimeter offense started in the paint area, and the efficiency was obviously improved, and these two can pull The value created and possessed by the open interior, they completely released the breakthrough energy of Jordan and Pippen. "

   "Kareem, can you predict what the outcome will be if the Bulls and the Mosaics or the Suns meet in the finals?" the reporter asked.

   Abdul-Jabbar thought for a moment and then said: "If they touch Mosaic, the Bulls will have a bigger advantage on the outside, and when they meet the Suns, they will have a slightly smaller outside advantage, but they still have a big advantage.

As for the inside line, the Bulls' brand-new inside line play style can greatly weaken the opponent's inside line defense. Therefore, the Bulls will be very strong on the offensive end. Neither the Mosaic nor the Suns can stop Jordan and Pittsburgh. Pong's breakthrough.

   On the defensive end, the Bulls are still at a disadvantage in the interior. This is undeniable. Whether it is Da Meng, Barkley, or Old K, they have the ability to blow up the Bulls' interior. Interior defense may be the weakness of this Bull's quasi-one. But no matter what, this is a five-star Bulls team that will be invincible in this league. "

   "Karim, do you think this year's championship will be the Bulls?" the reporter asked again.

  Jabbar didn't think about it and smiled: "If you know this bull, you will know how strong this bull is. I think they have actually booked this year's championship."

  The Suns got together to watch the game.

  Pharaoh looked at Kareem on the TV and complained: "Isn't this Sky Hook a famous Lakers legend, why has it become a bull's licking dog?"

   "Puchi, haha..." The room burst into laughter.

  After Kevin Johnson laughed, his expression turned serious: "But the Bulls are really strong, and the way they played last season has changed a lot."

   "After Ewing and Oakley were pulled out, it was difficult to get back to the basket quickly. Jordan and Pippen made a lot of breakthroughs, and the success rate was very high." Dan Marley nodded.

   "101:125, the Bulls can be said to blow up the Knicks." Danny Ainge said.

   At this time, ESPN TV, which broadcast the Western Conference finals, began to interview Jordan on the spot.

   "Michael, how do you think your teammates played tonight?" the reporter asked.

   "They performed very well, everyone worked hard, yes." After winning the game with a big score, Jordan was in a very good mood and praised his teammates.

   "Do you think the current bulls' strategy of opening the inside line is still a triangle strategy?" the reporter asked again.

   "Of course, we are always in triangle tactics. A triangle will be formed between any three players, which has nothing to do with the position of the inside line." Jordan nodded.

   "So Michael, do you want to meet the Suns or the Mosaic in the finals?" the reporter asked.

  Jordan's eyes flashed sharply, and he spit out a phrase: "The sun."

   "Why?" the reporter asked.

Jordan's next answer surprised the reporter. He thought that Jordan would not answer directly, but no, Jordan did not hide his thoughts and said bluntly: "Because they beat us to win the championship last year, then this year we will beat them to win the championship, it will be the best way to win the championship.

   And the problem between me and old K also needs to be settled through this finals. "

   "It's over? Didn't he want to suppress me for the rest of my life? It's over this time, what should I do in the future?" Lao Wang couldn't help laughing when he saw this.

   Kevin Johnson laughed: "He's 31 years old, how long can he hold you down? If it doesn't end now, can he bear it? Do you still want to blow him up when he's forty?"

   "Haha..." Pharaoh laughed.

  Although he wants to fight this year, it is best to defend the title, but he cannot defend the title, and he can accept it. This year, whether it is Mosaic or the Bulls, they are really too strong.

   Next year, his strength will be improved again. As long as the Suns can maintain their current lineup, I believe they will be more competitive next year.

   But the only concern is whether Kevin Johnson's form can be maintained, and if the No. 1 position weakens, it will be difficult to do.

This year, he calculated the possibility of his entering the best team. The second team has a great chance, and he has to compete with Da Meng for a while, and the Western Conference Finals are the key. If the Suns win the Western Conference Finals, then he may win in the first round of competition. On the contrary, he is likely to enter the second team.

   But no matter what happens this year, from next year, he will have to attack these hard honors.

   Riding on the three super centers who are not old yet, and riding on Jordan's not getting old, don't take a few hard honors. When they are completely old, even if he gets a few hard honors, the gold content is not enough.

   (end of this chapter)