God of NBA point guards

Chapter 326 We will replicate last year's finals!
On the other end, the supersonic press conference hall.

"Tekken, you sent 29 steals in four games, averaging 7.25 times per game. This has surpassed our normal cognition. How did you do it?" The New York Times reporter said.

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "The understanding of the opponent's technical movements, coupled with active defense to make accurate predictions, coupled with fast enough reaction speed, and finally coupled with the body's need to keep up with the reaction speed, combined, You can do things you thought you couldn’t do.”

"Tekken, we lost to the Bulls in the Finals last season. How confident are you this time?" The Seattle Times reporter asked.

Zhou Quan said: "First of all, I don't think the Bulls' lineup will be better than ours. Last year we only lost at the fifth position. We seriously lacked low-post offense and low-post defense. Now that we have strengthened this weakness, our chance will come. up.

The second is a problem of on-the-spot play. Most of us played in the finals for the first time last year. We lacked experience and were under a lot of psychological pressure, so we couldn’t let go. I believe this time it will be much better.

I believe we will not lose to the Bulls now. Comparing the lineups of the two sides, our inside rebounding ability is even stronger. As long as the outside line can withstand them on both ends of the offense and defense, we have a chance to win. "

The next question was a reporter from the Miami Daily. He asked: "Iron Fist, the Bulls have Jordan + Pippen on the outside. Why do you think the Sonics can withstand them?"

Zhou Quan smiled and said, "Are they strong in your eyes? Are they invincible?"

"Of course, No.1 in active service, and Pippen is also a superstar now." The white reporter said.

Zhou Quan put on a disdainful expression and said: "But that's your opinion, you are not as good as them, so you think they are invincible.

For me, beating Jordan + Pippen is no big deal, and it's not like I haven't won them in the playoffs.

I won once in 93, and I won again this time. Is it an incredible thing?Is it unimaginable? "

The reporter was a little helpless, because it was a fact. In 93, Jordan didn't even make it to the Eastern Conference finals, so he couldn't refute it at all.

In fact, this is also what Zhou Quan said in his heart. Jordan and Pippen are just his former defeats and have nothing to do with invincibility.

In his eyes, Jordan is very strong, but only very strong, not invincible at all.

And Pippen is like that, that is, the defense is not bad, but he can't guard him, and the offense is nothing in front of him. He doesn't even look down on the second Pippen. It's just a top-notch All-Star.

Just as the press conference was going on, major media such as ESPN had updated some of their forecast data.

After the G2 game in the Western Conference finals, the Sonics had a 65% chance of advancing to the finals. After losing the G3 game, it became 55%. But now, it has directly risen to 90%, and Mosaic is only 10%.

The Bulls, who lead the Magic 99-1, have a 10% chance of advancing to the finals. This means that although ESPN is optimistic about the Supersonics' promotion, it also believes that Mosaic still has a chance to come back. Otherwise, it will be a symbolic [-]%, not [-]%.

ESPN's championship prediction data originally showed Bulls 64%, Supersonics 20%, Mosaic 15%, Magic 1%, and now the updated data is Bulls 60%, Supersonics 34%, Nimosaic 5%, Magic 1%.

The East and West finals are not over yet. Early the next morning, the major media have updated their predictions for the championship, completely ignoring the Magic and Mosaics, two teams that have not yet been eliminated.

ESPN, Bulls 60%, Sonics 40%.

NBC, Bulls 58%, Sonics 42%.

ABC, Bulls 55%, Sonics 45%.

TNT, Bulls 53%, Sonics 47%.

Los Angeles TV, Bulls 51%, Sonics 49%.

Detroit Daily Worker, Bulls 48%, Sonics 52%.

Seattle Post, Bulls 45%, Sonics 55%.

Basically, except for the media in Seattle and Detroit, the media in other cities are more optimistic about the Bulls defending the title.

These media also gave their own reasons. The main reason they are more optimistic about the Bulls is that the Bulls have more experience in the finals, and the other is that the Bulls have two superstars, and the Supersonics have only one. Although Schramf is a two-time All-Star A backup forward, but not a superstar. Although Rodman has been the rebounding leader for several times, he has no offensive ability.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Supersonic left the hotel and went to the airport. Some media reporters caught up to interview.

"Iron Fist, the media is more optimistic about the Bulls winning the championship. They think the Bulls have two superstars. Do you agree with them?" a reporter asked.

Zhou Quan sneered and said: "In the second round of the Eastern Conference in 93, the Bulls also had Jordan and Pippen, why didn't they make it to the Eastern Conference Finals?

So the media are non-professional, they should find a few professionals, and those people should be able to provide them with more professional reasons. "

At four o'clock that afternoon, the Sonics returned to Seattle.

That night, the Eastern Conference Finals G4 battle started in Orlando.

奥尼尔不想被横扫，全场42分钟，只出手13次，命中11球，命中率高达84.6%，加上9罚6中，轰下28分9篮板3助攻1抢断3盖帽3失误5犯规。

他的小弟安芬尼哈达威21投9中，命中率42.9%，三分球6投1中，拿到28分3篮板8助攻1盖帽3失误3犯规的数据。

The Bulls still played a strong perimeter defense, sending out 12 steals, and the Magic had only 5.

乔丹23投16中，命中率高达69.6%，三分球4投3中，14罚10中，轰下45分3篮板5助攻1抢断1盖帽4失误5犯规的强大数据。

皮蓬11投4中，命中率只有36.4%，三分球5投1中，6罚3中，得到12分5篮板8助攻2抢断2失误4犯规的数据。

But in terms of overall shooting percentage, the Bulls are 5 percentage points lower than the Magic, but the Bulls' three-pointers exploded, making 22 of 9 shots, and the shooting percentage is as high as 40.9%, while the Magic is 15 of 4 shots.

The final score was 106:101. The Bulls won on Jordan's efficient performance, outside defense, and three-pointers.

The Magic were swept and out of the game in a shameful way.

Zhou Quan called O'Neill after the game and comforted him: "Shark, you are really disappointing, and you were really swept away."

"Can you blame me?"

In the Magic locker room, O'Neal said angrily.

"Shark, come here, you can't catch the ball on the field, as long as you are by my side, I guarantee you will average 35+ shots per game, at least 25 shots per game," Zhou Quan said seductively.

"25 shots a day, am I going to be exhausted? Don't do it!" O'Neill said decisively.

Zhou Quan was startled, and couldn't help scolding: "You lazy bastard!"

O'Neal changed his tone and said seriously: "Of course it's not because of laziness. I, Shark, will never hug my thighs for the championship. Also, Iron Fist, prepare me tickets for the finals. I want to watch you beat Jordan."

"Why do you have the same tone as Reggie Miller? Forget it, don't come if you don't come, I will do it a few more times to make him see no hope, and he will come to hug my thigh, that old rascal is right Mosaic is not loyal." Zhou Quan laughed.

"That won't work. If you team up with Dameng, what chance do we have?" O'Neill said dissatisfiedly.

"It's just to make you despair." Zhou Quan said with a chuckle.

On May 5, the Western Conference Finals G30 battle began.

Without Drexler, the Supersonics' attack on Dameng was even crazier, and Mosaic couldn't stand it after three quarters.

Zhou Quan clocked in three quarters, scored 26 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks, 0 turnovers and 2 fouls. He led the team to defeat Mosaic, eliminated the opponent with a big score of [-] to [-], and stepped into the finals with his head held high.

This is also the third consecutive season for Zhou Quan to reach the finals. The first two times he won one and lost one, with a 50% winning rate.

The Western Conference finals are over, and the date of the finals has also been announced. It will start on June 6. The Bulls have home court advantage, and the home and away schedule is 2.

In addition, the official will announce the best lineup and best defense on June 6.

"We're going to replicate last year's Finals!" Chicago Journal.

"The Bulls and the Sonics will face off again in the finals, and the two super guards of the Flying Man and the Iron Fist will compete." Los Angeles Daily.

"Jordan has won the fourth MVP. If he can win the fourth championship in his career and successfully defend the title again, it means that the 90s of the [-]th century belong to the era of flying people." New York Daily.

"Strike hard, Iron Fist will shatter Airman Michael Jordan's title defense dreams." Seattle Journal.

"In the contest between super centers and super guards, the super centers were defeated by an indisputable disadvantage. O'Neal and Olajuwon were both eliminated. It is certain that this is the era of super guards." Washington Post report.

From the second day onwards, the media's sports news reports focused on the upcoming NBA Finals and the best team.

At nine o'clock this morning, the league announced the list of the best team and defensive lineup.

Zhou Quan was once again selected for the first team, and this is the third consecutive year that he has been selected for the first team.

Like him, Jordan was once again selected for the double team.

In addition, in the Sonics team, Rodman was also selected to the best defensive first team, and McMillan was selected to the second defensive team.

In terms of the best team, Rodman and Schrempf were selected to the best three teams at the same time.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the Sonics arrived in Chicago.

At 05:30, at the request of the media, the team held a press conference at the hotel.

"Iron Fist, the Seattle media thinks you have the strength to compete with Michael Jordan for the No.1 position in active service. What do you think?" The first question was a reporter from the New York Times.

Zhou Quan smiled and said: "Jordan has never said in public that he is the No.1 active player. This honor should be given by the media and fans, so I have nothing to say."

"This is the second finals between you and Michael. You lost to him last year. What chance do you think you have this year?" The reporter continued to ask.

"I think we have a better chance of winning this Finals series."

On this question, Zhou Quan did not hesitate, nor was he humble. If he was modest and hesitant on this issue, it would only show his lack of confidence, which would definitely affect the confidence and morale of his teammates.

But the reporter said: "Michael Jordan reached the finals three times and won the championship three times. The winning rate is 100%. However, you reached the finals twice and won the championship once. The winning rate is 50%. From the probability, it should be his. The probability is higher, why do you think your probability is greater?
And the Bulls won the championship by defeating the Sonics last year. In the finals, you are the loser and Michael is the winner. "

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "Probability is just a probability. Numbers can't determine the final victory or loss. Otherwise, we don't want to play in the finals. Just use the past data to determine the victory or defeat."

"Then please tell me your reasons." The reporter said.

Zhou Quan said: "We are very similar to the Bulls in that they are perimeter-based offensive and defensive teams. I think that our perimeter rotation is not weaker than the Bulls in both offense and defense.

This year, our inside line is stronger, and our low-post offense is stronger than the Bulls. The Bulls did not have Cobra Grant's inside cut, and their low-post offense lost part of it.

In terms of rebounds, we also have some advantages. Dennis is the best rebounder in the world, and he is one of the key guarantees for our victory. "

"Rebounds, from the first minute, everyone must rush for every rebound, this is my first request to you."

At this time, in a conference room at the Bulls headquarters, the Bulls were holding a tactical meeting, and Phil Jackson said very seriously.

"The second point is that when Iron Fist broke through with the ball, the nearest person pinched him. The person in front of him blocked his shot. Michael, this is your responsibility."

"OK."

"The double team is responsible for cutting off his pass angle to one wing. You don't need to guard his shot, just prevent his pass. The other wing has to stare at his own man, don't give them open opportunities, don't give iron fists The opportunity to pass the ball forced him to shoot against Michael's defense."

"Third point, if you can go in and play, just go in and play. Neither Rodman nor Gilliam has height, and the ability to protect the basket is average. Go in and do damage. I want to see efficient low post and basket offense. .”

……

That night, some TV stations arranged live broadcasts about the finals.

The finals series was broadcast live across the United States by TNT TV station. This time, TNT found the big bird Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, and hired them temporarily with high salaries to form the magic bird combination to comment on the finals. The two of them host.

The two were in charge of inviting guests. They invited super center O'Neal who was just eliminated by the Bulls, Olajuwon who was just eliminated by the Supersonics, and super center Ewing who was eliminated by O'Neal in the second round, who was also eliminated by O'Neal in the first round. Barkley eliminated by Rajuwon.

At eight, the show starts.

"ladies and gentlemen……"

After Larry Bird made an opening speech, he got straight to the point and said: "Everyone, there is only one topic of discussion tonight, who has a better chance of winning. So who will come first now?"

"I."

O'Neill immediately shouted, dancing, "I'm more optimistic about the Sonics."

"Why?" Magic Johnson asked.

"The guy who was swept away by Michael, of course he doesn't want the Bulls to win." Dameng said suddenly at this moment.

"Pfft!"

Larry Bird laughed, hehe, and Magic Johnson couldn't control the smile on his face, and lowered his head.

O'Neill was very angry, staring at Dameng with a pair of small eyes and shouting: "One to four, you are not much better than me, I kindly tell you, Iron Fist said that in the future, you will take the initiative to hug his thigh."

"Ugh!"

Barkley sighed deeply when he heard O'Neill's words.

"Boy, do you dare to talk nonsense?"

Dameng was so angry that his old face turned red, and he stood up suddenly, his fists clenched, as if he was about to fight.

"Come up. Dameng, I'm not scaring you. I learned boxing from Iron Fist." O'Neill hurriedly got up and put on a boxing stance, and continued to challenge.

"Okay, okay, sit down, sit down." The two demon birds hurriedly persuaded them to make peace.

Of course, Dameng and O'Neill would not really fight, and both sat back on the donkey on the pretext of going down the slope.

Larry Bird sat down and looked at a few people. Seeing Buckley who was full of disappointment, he said with a smile: "Charles, what are you thinking? I can warn you, you took the notification fee and collected the money." , Don't think about your own private affairs."

Barkley said awkwardly: "No."

"So who do you prefer?" Magic Johnson asked.

"On par," Barkley blurted out.

(End of this chapter)