am i proud?

Chapter 198 Death VS God of Basketball
There is one thing to say, although Wang Dalin felt that the task was difficult after reading the temporary task introduction, he still had great confidence in himself... After all, he had just fought against the "Black Mamba" who scored 1 points in a single game in the finals G81 a few months ago, and he even won that match.

Based on his knowledge of Jordan, no matter how good Jordan is at his peak, he is still a little worse than Kobe who scored 81 points in a single game, right?

It's not surprising that he would think so. After all, Jordan's highest score in a single game in his entire career is "only" 69 points, which is still much worse than 81 points!

But he was wrong, and he was wrong... because he didn't realize how good Jordan was before he retired for the first time in 1993!

Many people think that Jordan's peak was during the second three consecutive championships, that is, from 1995 to 1998, including self-proclaimed "senior fans" like Wang Dalin.

It is true that Jordan during the second three consecutive championships was indeed very good, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is "invincible in the same period".

But...Jordan was born in February 1963. He just turned 2 in 1993. At that time, Jordan's physical functions were still at their peak. In 30, he was already over 1995 years old, obviously a bit old!

Although Jordan's physical talent is the highest level in history, Jordan's physical fitness has declined year by year after 1995... This is also an indisputable fact!
If Jordan really polished his skills to the point of perfection during the second three consecutive championships, then the first three consecutive championships is the time when his body and technology are perfectly combined!
To give the simplest example-why did Jordan frequently use the technique of behind-the-back fadeaway jumpers during the second three consecutive championships?Isn't it because of his declining physical fitness that he can only use this trick to maintain his offensive stability?

If you really want to put it until 1993, why do you need to work so hard?
Wouldn't it be nice to go straight in and it would be a dunk?

If you really think this statement is wrong, just look at the comparison of his data during the two and three consecutive championships!
1990-1991赛季至1992-1993赛季乔丹的总得分是7525分，而1995-1996赛季至1997-1998赛季他的总得分为7279分……要知道前一个时期他的比赛场次还要少6场！
1990-1991赛季至1992-1993赛季乔丹总共626次抢断，而1995-1996赛季至1997-1998赛季他的抢断总数为461次……同样的，他少打了6场比赛，总抢断数反而还要多出165次！
1990-1991赛季至1992-1993赛季乔丹的命中率是51.7%，而1995-1996赛季至1997-1998赛季他的命中率则是48.2%！

From these data, it can be clearly seen... When is Jordan's real peak?
So Wang Dalin was in trouble, and it was unprecedented trouble!

Kobe was really good when he scored 81 points, but his physical fitness is still slightly inferior to that of Jordan at the age of 30. Wang Dalin, who defended Jordan in this game, personally felt Jordan's explosive physical talent... Is this completely unreasonable and strong?

Wang Dalin thought that he could prevent the opponent's breakthrough by delaying his defensive position a little bit, but as soon as Jordan entered the three-point line, he was already in his shooting range.

And when Wang Dalin adjusted his strategy in time and began to defend Jordan close to the three-point line, he was able to use his incredible start-up speed to get rid of it in an instant, so that he could get an easy shot.

If it weren't for his teammates to help defend from time to time, Wang Dalin would have been blown away by Jordan... It is true that Jordan has never scored 81 points in a single game, but it doesn't mean he can't do it!
Times have always made heroes in the NBA, and Kobe's 81 points in a single game itself had too many accidents.

If the Lakers hadn't been behind all the time, could Kobe have stayed on the court to score points?

If Kobe was in a slightly worse state in that game, would he have the ability to score 81 points?

If the Raptors were not strong enough at the time, the Lakers might have opened the point difference to more than 20 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Can Kobe continue to stay on the court to score points?

If the Raptors voluntarily surrendered after 20 points in the middle of the fourth quarter, would Kobe still have the face to stay on the court and score points?
So 81 points in a single game has all kinds of conditions. It doesn't mean that anyone can do it if they want.

Not really, right?

In front of Wang Dalin, Jordan showed the [-] martial arts that he is famous for. Although his three-point shooting is a little bit hip, his rich offensive methods completely cover up this shortcoming... The peak Jordan is one of the best "offensive kaleidoscopes" in NBA history!
以王大林85的内外线防守能力，外加79的抢断、74的盖帽、72的干扰投篮、70的横移速度、85的速度、73的加速、85的力量、84的弹跳……

His defensive ability is really strong, even compared to Garnett, but facing the red-eyed Jordan...he still can't defend.

After the first quarter, the score between the two sides was 28:27, and the Pistons fell behind by 1 point!
In fact, there is nothing surprising, because Jordan scored 19 points on the Wizards alone, and also contributed 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.

Wang Dalin spent most of his energy defending Jordan in the first quarter, so his offensive performance was not outstanding. Except for two goals in the opening game, he did not perform much after that. He scored 7 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists on 3 of 2 shots.

"Fuck! Michael is too aggressive today, isn't he?" Ben was the first to sigh during the intermission. He was fouled twice by Jordan in the supplementary defense, and he was forced to leave the game after only playing for more than 2 minutes in the first quarter.

"Yeah, it's too fierce, it's impossible to stop it!" Robinson couldn't help sighing, "If he keeps being so fierce tonight, how should we deal with him?"

Carlisle frowned, pondered for a long time, and finally said: "If it doesn't work, we will use the 'Jordan Rule'. As long as he gets the ball in the frontcourt, except for Darling who is the main defender, everyone else will double-team at any time!"

The "Jordan Rule" was invented by Chuck Daly, the head coach of the Pistons "Bad Boys" in 1988, to deal with Jordan. Simply put, it is to use various methods to defend against Jordan.

Sure enough, Carlisle paused for a moment and continued: "If double-teaming doesn't work, then give up double-teaming and resolutely guard against others...Darling, you must be prepared to fight Michael one-on-one for the entire game!"

Wang Dalin couldn't help swallowing his saliva, nodded and said, "Okay, I understand!"

Through the PK of one game, Wang Dalin also knew how good Jordan was... so strong!

He is not like the "BUFF" who was in good condition in G1 of the finals a few months ago. It is really difficult to face the peak Jordan who is running wild... The key is that he is trying his best and he can't guard against it!
"It seems that this task may not be completed! If I cannot complete it, the system will randomly make me miss 10 shots in a row in the next game. It is really scary to think about it!" Wang Dalin thought to himself, "No! You must go all out, and you have to fight for everything... The punishment for not completing the task is too crazy!"

The game continued, and it was the Pistons' turn to serve.

Boozer, who came off the bench in the second half of the first quarter, performed well. He scored 6 points and 4 rebounds on 8 of 4 shots. Therefore, Carlisle was not in a hurry to replace Robinson at the beginning of the second quarter, but let him partner with Big Ben inside.

Boozer's defense is indeed his weakness, but with Daben's defense, even if Boozer occasionally loses his position, it's no big deal, and Laettner on the Wizards' side has no offensive power.

In fact, even if Laettner returns to his peak form, it is estimated that Jordan will not pass the ball to him easily... Tonight, he has been on the rise, and he only wants to score more points on Wang Dalin's head.

Jordan quietly squatted on the three-point line, he knew that Wang Dalin must exert his strength.

As a historic perimeter defender, Jordan knew that if he wanted to defend Wang Dalin, he had to keep him out of the three-point line...or even force him not to get close to the three-point line!

Wang Dalin immediately called Boozer to pick and roll with him. He would not be so stubborn that he had to go one-on-one with Jordan. Don’t look at his ball-handling ability as high as 81, which is really not enough in front of the peak Jordan... Even the "Magician" was intercepted by Jordan back then. Could his ball-handling ability be stronger than the "Magician"?
Jordan went directly around the screen, resolutely refusing to switch defenses.

However, Wang Dalin took advantage of the moment Boozer blocked Jordan and had already completed the shot... The ball was scored, it was a three-pointer!
With the higher and higher ability value, Wang Dalin's combat power should not be underestimated even in normal state, at least his three-pointer is definitely the first in the league!

Jordan sighed, he had tried his best just now, but he still couldn't stop Wang Dalin from attacking.

While feeling helpless in his heart, he also developed a fighting spirit out of thin air... The next time we meet, I don't know how I am. Tonight, while I am in good shape, I will fight you boy!

When it was the Wizards' turn to attack, Jordan noticed a change in the Pistons' defensive strategy as soon as he arrived in the frontcourt. No matter which direction he moved, except for Wang Dalin who followed him closely, there would always be a player nearby who would be ignorant of him.

Jordan believes that as long as he gets the ball and wants to attack, the opponent will double-team him without hesitation... maybe even more than two people will double-team him!

But how could Jordan be afraid of these tricks?
As early as more than ten years ago, he had experienced all these countless times. He remembered that the team that defended him the most at that time... happened to be the Pistons!
Jordan finally got the chance to catch the ball with his back, and Wang Dalin stuck close behind him. He didn't even dare to talk trash when he was in such close contact... If Jordan slipped into the inside line because of distraction, it would be more harm than good!
"Boy, you can't guard against me tonight...I'm shooting from here, believe it or not?" Wang Dalin didn't speak, but Jordan's mouth was not idle. The eloquence of the NBA's top trash talker is definitely not in vain.

Of course Wang Dalin believed it, because this guy, like Larry Bird, also liked the most advanced trash talk of "speaking and doing".

But this time Jordan obviously put him together. He didn't shoot at the position he designated, but turned around quickly and left him behind.

Jordan did not continue to dribble, but caught the bounced basketball after breaking through Wang Dalin, pinned the ball to his waist with one hand in a rather rough posture, and rushed directly to the basket like a mad bull.

Ben has already made up for it, and Haywood, who was given up by him, is completely vacant, but Jordan didn't even look at him, but accelerated towards the basket, and Ben couldn't help shivering, he clearly saw that Jordan's eyes were blood red.

One step... two steps... like an electric flint, and it is so vivid.

Da Ben didn't know why he could see such a fast rhythm so clearly, he saw Jordan's crazy expression, and his aura as if he was the overlord.

Jordan finally jumped high, and at the same time he jumped high, Wang Dalin, Da Ben, and Hamilton who defended from the other side... Jordan glides between the three, and almost hit his head on the backboard when he jumped to the highest point.

At this moment, Jordan was gliding like a big bird. Just as his body began to fall, his right hand seemed to be thrown back at will, and the basketball was thrown high by him.

Wang Dalin also saw this scene clearly from behind. At this moment, only one word flashed through his mind-"Extreme Pull Bar"!
Although he had seen this kind of ball countless times in the highlights of Jordan's goals in his previous life, when he saw this scene with his own eyes on the court, he was still stunned.

During the second three consecutive championships, Jordan was absolutely incapable of scoring such a goal... At that time, his jumping and waist strength did not allow him to make such difficult moves!
This ball brought people an unparalleled visual shock, so that more than 22000 home fans in the "Palace of Auburn Hills" were suddenly silent, completely dumbfounded by this ball.

Carlisle stood up and wanted to call a timeout, but Wang Dalin waved his hand to him, indicating that there is no need to call a timeout, and let him handle it by himself.

This goal is really wonderful, but no matter how wonderful it is, it's just two points. I just pay you back immediately... Wouldn't it be more delicious to shoot a three-pointer?
It has to be said that after being the boss of the team for a year, Wang Dalin's psychological quality is indeed much better than before. He quickly woke up from the shock and planned the next attack method.

So far, Jordan has scored 15 points on 8-of-21 shots, while Wang Dalin scored 8 points on 4-of-11 shots. In comparison, his offensive efficiency is not low, but the number of shots is much worse... Since the number of shots is too few, why not take more shots?
It was still a pick-and-roll, or a pull-up from outside the three-point line. Wang Dalin made a hit, which not only allowed the Pistons to lead by 3 points again, but also ignited the passion of the fans.

A goal always makes the audience erupt with volcanic enthusiasm, and this ball is like this!

Playing at home, perhaps what the players fear most is not how fierce the opponent is, but not being able to hear the cheering voices of the fans... In other words, as long as the voices of the fans sound again, it will be difficult for the home team players to lose their fighting spirit.

Watching the Wizards once again besieged, the fans began to chant in unison—"defense...defense...defense..."

Amidst the tsunami-like cheers from the home fans, Jordan directly wanted to pass the ball, and began to dribble towards Wang Dalin slowly.

This time the Pistons rarely double-teamed, but Wang Dalin defended Jordan alone.

The ball just now proved that Jordan's state is so good tonight. Carlisle knew that even if he double-teamed him, it would not be of much use. It would be better to prevent the death of others and let Jordan play alone.

Of course, letting Jordan play alone does not mean giving up defending him. If that is the case, Jordan may kill the Pistons alone.

Therefore, Wang Dalin's defense is very important. From this moment on, he must do everything possible. As long as Jordan's shooting rate can be reduced by a few points, other moves must be used except for the despicable methods that directly hurt the player's body!

Pulling the jersey, closing the eyes, clamping the arm, concealing the elbow, slipping the leg... Wang Dalin almost used the defensive tricks he learned from Bruce Bowen on Jordan.

But judging by Jordan's appearance, it seems... quite enjoyable?

At this moment, Jordan seemed to have returned to the end of the 80s. He never expected that Wang Dalin, who was only 20 years old, could play such an authentic "old-school basketball", just like the "Bad Boys" back then... Well, the defensive methods are quite similar, but not so dirty!

On the offensive end, Wang Dalin also let Jordan truly see what is called "future basketball". Facing his unsolvable jump shots one after another, Jordan also felt powerless for a while.

Both of them played a so-called unsolvable offense, but after all, Wang Dalin was tall and long, so he interfered a little more with Jordan on the defensive end, so it was obvious that Wang Dalin had the upper hand in the second quarter.

After halftime, the Pistons led the Wizards by 56 points 52:4.

王大林15投9中，其中三分球8投5中，外加罚球4投4中，砍下了27分7篮板3助攻1抢断1盖帽。

乔丹20投12中，其中三分球1投0中，外加罚球6投5中，砍下了29分7篮板2助攻2抢断1盖帽。

Although Wang Dalin's performance was better in the second quarter, the overall performance of the two in the first half was still comparable... Wang Dalin was quite regretful, because he still scored 2 points less than Jordan.

Maybe he didn't even think of it, this personal duel is very similar to Durant PK Jordan... This is probably a scene that countless fans have had in their hearts, and it is also a topic that many fans have discussed.

Who is stronger between the "Grim Reaper" and the "God of Basketball"? This question will not be raised, because as long as a fan knows that Durant's historical status is far behind Jordan.

But who has the stronger attack power between "Reaper" and "God of Basketball"?
I'm afraid this is not necessarily the case, right?
　Thanks to "Hao" and "Don't It" for the monthly pass encouragement!Thank you both!

　　
　
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