God of NBA point guards

Chapter 420 Defending the title
Outside the visiting team's locker room, Ballmer was a little excited and asked general manager Whithit: "Bob, is Champagne ready?"

"Don't worry, boss, ten boxes have been prepared, enough to turn this place into a swimming pool." Whithit said with a smile.

"OK."

Ballmer rubbed his hands excitedly, turned around twice, and said with a smile: "Bob, you know what, I bought the Sonics, I just like basketball, I didn't expect Iron Fist to give me such a big surprise.

The championship, record-breaking ratings, many sponsors, and now they are about to defend their title. The Sonics have become the most popular team in the league, and their market value has turned over several times. It is a very successful investment behavior.

You say, Bob, what do I want to reward Iron Fist with?His contract now looks like it's not as good as Michael Jordan's. "

Bob Whithit smiled and said: "He is going to get married soon, you can prepare him a nice gift."

Nodding, Ballmer suddenly remembered something and asked, "I remember that after Iron Fist won the World Championship last time, some media said that he was going to buy a farm in Brazil. Did he buy it?"

Whithit scratched his head and said, "I'm afraid not, I haven't heard him mention it."

Ballmer nodded and said, "It just so happens that Bill also intends to buy a piece of land in Brazil, so I'll ask him about it."

"I think he'll be happy," Whithit laughed.

Soon after, the second half began.

Zhang Lili said: "Zhou Quan's highest steals in a single game in the regular season is 11 times, and the league's historical record for steals in a single game in the regular season is 11 times. He and another player named Larry Kennon kept this record at the same time. He has not broken it yet. .

However, he has the highest record of steals in a single game in the playoffs and finals. He set the record in the finals last year, 10 times, and now has 8 times. He hopes to break his own record tonight. "

徐计成道：“乔丹单场24分4篮板4助攻1抢断7失误2犯规，命中率48%，失误太多了。

Zhou Quan had 26 points, 6 assists, 8 steals and 2 turnovers, and his shooting percentage was 56%. Among them, he made 9 of 8 free throws. Fewer free throws. "

At this point the supersonic attack began.

"boom!"

Zhou Quan made an emergency stop for a jumper, and Ron Harper, who was on defense, quietly pushed him down, but he missed. Toni Kukoc grabbed the rebound and handed it to Jordan.

"Today, Zhou Quan's shooting touch is really average, but his defensive state is excellent, and his shooting percentage depends on the counterattack after stealing." Xu Jicheng laughed.

Zhang Lili said: "It's fine if you can shoot and steal at one end. If you can do both, then it's a super explosion, and it's useless."

Jordan used Kukoc's screen to get rid of Zhou Quan, catch the ball in the right elbow area and hit a mid-range shot.

"Good guy, Jordan's shooting percentage is over [-] percent." Zhang Lili said.

"54:39, a gap of 15 points. The Supersonics had better not be careless, and try to kill the Bulls in the third quarter." Xu Jicheng said.

Zhou Quan advanced to the front court and began to break through with the ball.

However, in order to save energy, he called Gilliam's pick-and-roll, and then used the pick-and-roll to get rid of Jordan. When he went to the basket for a layup, he was fouled by Luke Langley and made two free throws.

"Is this the fourth foul by Luke Langley?" Larry Bird said.

"It's the fourth time. He has three fouls on Iron Fist." Magic Johnson said after looking at the data.

With two swipes, Zhou Quan made both free throws.

"Fouls on Tekken are the least cost-effective. He has been the person with the highest free throw percentage in league history since the 93/94 season." Larry Bird shook his head.

At this time, the Bulls attacked, and Luke Langley retreated to the bottom line to serve.

Ron Harper received the ball in the backcourt. At this time, Jordan in the middle circle suddenly ran to the right wing, got rid of Zhou Quan and reached out for the ball.

Zhou Quan quickly followed and passed the ball.

"The pass is bigger!"

With his level 96 prediction ability, coupled with his full level spatial imagination and full level panoramic vision, he keenly sensed that there was something wrong with this pass and there was an opportunity to take advantage of it.

The moment he caught up with Jordan, he made a judgment. Most likely, Jordan would catch the ball with his backhand, and there must be a jumping action, otherwise the ball would be easy to drop.

In the next moment, he changed direction slightly to the left and pounced on Jordan's backhand.

One step ahead, Jordan jumped up with his back to Zhou Quan, and caught the ball with his left hand. The next moment, the ball fell into his left hand.

"Snapped!"

The next moment, Zhou Quan jumped up from behind, reached out with his right hand, and with a precise strike, took away the basketball that had just fallen into Jordan's hands.

"What?" Jordan was confused.

"Oh hoo!"

The supersonic side cheered suddenly, very passionate.

"This is Tekken's 9th steal, and his 7th steal against Jordan in a single game. He is refreshing his single-game steal record against Michael Jordan." Larry Bird roared excitedly.

"Beautiful! Zhou Quan is counterattacking, and Jordan is sticking to his right side, and he is exerting strength!" Zhang Lili shouted excitedly.

"Into the three-point line, left elbow, layup..." Xu Jicheng shouted excitedly.

"Di!"

With Jordan's slap, the referee's whistle blew.

"Jordan made a thug foul and made two free throws," Xu Jicheng said.

"It seems that Zhou Quan's defensive state is still there. The Bulls want to comeback in this game. I think there is no hope. Zhou Quan will not give Jordan a chance." Zhang Lili laughed.

"It should be." Xu Jicheng nodded and smiled.

Next, Zhou Quan made two free throws and one, 57:39, the Sonics led by 18 points.

"Zhou Quan's shooting touch is really average today. He made 13 of 11 free throws, and his shooting percentage was 84.6%. He has already missed two free throws." Zhang Reasonable said.

Although Jordan tried his best, at the end of the third quarter, the Bulls were still 16 points behind and could not close the score.

At this time, Zhou Quan had scored 34 points and sent his 10th steal, tying his single-game steal record in the playoffs and finals.

But tonight's teammates are not in good shape. They only got 9 assists in three quarters, and they haven't got a triple-double yet.

"There is still a chance for a triple-double, and Jordan will never give up, because if he gives up, the finals will be over." Zhang Lili said with certainty.

He was very right, Jordan could not give up the game, not to mention 17 points, he would not give up today with 27 points and 37 points.

At the beginning of the final quarter, the Bulls deployed all the main players.

Jordan ran back continuously on the right wing. After getting rid of Zhou Quan, he cut outside to the right elbow to catch the ball. At this time, Zhou Quan pounced on him.

"Jordan scored 34 points on 48.4 percent shooting," Larry Bird said.

Zhou Quan held the ball and used the pick-and-roll to break through from the top of the arc, attracting Pippen and Kukoc's defense and then passing the ball to Schramf.

"Shoot!" George Karl yelled.

Schramf has a three-meter open space. If Pippen wants to return to the defense, he needs at least one step, and then flies with all his strength to block the block. With Pippen's current physical state, this is impossible.

So Schramf's shot was very calm, and when Pippen took a step back, he made a three-point jumper.

"brush!"

Splashes appeared and a three-pointer was hit.

"Beautiful! Zhou Quan had a triple-double and a triple-double of steals. This is his third triple-double of steals in the finals." Zhang Lili said excitedly.

"79:62, the Sonics lead by 17 points." Xu Jicheng said excitedly.

Bulls attack.

Jordan received the ball two steps away from the right waist with Zhou Quan on his back. At this time, Kukoc on the three-point line immediately cut inside and ran past Jordan.

Jordan passed the ball hand-in-hand, and after receiving the ball, Kukoc killed from Zhou Quan's left side and dribbled the ball with his right hand.

The next moment, Zhou Quan, who was behind Jordan, suddenly turned around, stepped behind Kukoc, leaned over, and grabbed the basketball bouncing off the floor with a slap.

"Haha, steal the ball again!" Zhang Lili laughed.

"damn it!"

Immediately after Jordan passed the ball, he took a step sideways and blocked Rodman with a pick-and-roll, but just as he turned around, he saw Zhou Quan's steal and was so angry that he swears.

"Whoosh!"

Zhou Quan got the ball, turned around, saw Hawkins at the top of the arc with a full-level panoramic view, and immediately passed the ball.

Hawkins led Ron Harper two steps to the basket, hit a layup, and hit a goal.

"Congratulations to Tekken, who set a new record in the playoffs and finals, with 11 steals in a single game." Larry Bird laughed.

"With a gap of 19 points, if the Bulls continue in this state, it will be difficult to catch up." Magic Johnson shook his head.

"Except for Jordan, the morale of the Bulls today was mediocre, and they didn't show the kind of desperate fight. And Jordan, his 7 turnovers are also one of the important reasons for the damage to morale." Larry Bird Said.

On the court, the game continues.

In the auditorium, some Bulls fans are continuing to leave the stadium. They can't see the hope of getting back, and they don't want to watch the Sonics win the championship at their home court.

Although Jordan really wanted to win and get back a match point, Zhou Quan's defense today was really extreme, especially his physical fitness declined in the last quarter, and his efficiency under Zhou Quan's defense was not as good as in the first three quarters. Frustrated.

"Di!"

Not long after, the final whistle sounded, 104:80, the Sonics won by 24 points and won the G5 game.

"Oh hoo!"

Excited cheers sounded from the supersonic side.

"we won!"

"we are the champion!"

Zhou Quan and other players hugged each other excitedly, and the off-court substitute players and coaches also ran up one after another.

"Clap clap clap..."

The wives and girlfriends also stood up and applauded continuously, as did celebrities.

"Crack, click..." More than 200 media reporters frantically pressed the shutters, and the flashlights on the scene lit up.

Unlike when the finals ended last year or when he was eliminated by the Pistons in the second round in 93, Jordan did not shed tears.

When the whistle sounded, he leaned down and put his hands on his knees, beads of sweat dripping down his face. He just turned his head unwillingly to look at Zhou Quan, who was celebrating wildly with his teammates, his fighting spirit still in his eyes.

Zhou Quan temporarily ended the celebration with his teammates, and looked at Jordan with a smile. Jordan snorted coldly, got up and walked over, stretching out his right hand.

"Next season, I want to hit the dynasty!"

Zhou Quan didn't wait for Jordan to speak. He knew that Jordan would not say anything to celebrate, and it would be great to shake hands, so he spoke first.

"Don't even think about it! I will definitely stop you."

Jordan gritted his teeth and said something, then turned around and left without shaking hands with the rest of the Sonics.

Zhou Quan smiled, turned back and shouted to the others: "Guys, let's continue celebrating."

"Four to one, congratulations to the Supersonics, congratulations to Zhou Quan, you successfully defended the title." At the moment the game ended, Zhang Lili said excitedly.

“周权42分5篮板11助攻11抢断3盖帽3失误3犯规，命中率54.5%，这是一个超级三双。”徐计成兴奋地道。

"Since then, Zhou Quan and Jordan have tied, each with three championships, and each defended once. Jordan won five finals and won three times with a 60% winning rate. Zhou Quan won four finals and won three times with a 75% winning rate .” Zhang Lili laughed.

“乔丹今晚是40分7篮板7助攻3抢断2盖帽8失误4犯规，末节效率下滑，全场投篮命中率41.2%。另外他也断了周权两次，还帽了周权一次，不过周权也帽了他一次。”徐计成道。

"After all, Zhou Quan performed better." Zhang Lili said with a smile.

At this time, the assistant handed some statistical data to the two of them. Xu Jicheng took a look at it and immediately said: "There were five games in the finals series, and the SuperSonics won [-]-[-].

Jordan averaged 34.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.2 steals, 1.2 blocks, 3.8 turnovers and 3.2 fouls. This performance is really strong. He is old, averaging 34.8 points and shooting 43.5%. This performance, but when he met Zhou Quan, he was also considered unlucky. "

徐计成点头道：“周权场均36.4分4.6篮板14.4助攻7抢断2.8盖帽3失误3.4犯规，命中率57.5%，这个表现，理应赢得总冠军。”

"It's just that neither of them can perform 50+ in a single game in this finals." Zhang Lili said with some regret.

In the TNT commentary booth, seeing the Bulls lost, the magician had no desire to speak, and felt very sorry.

"A great Finals series."

Larry Bird first made a concluding conclusion, and then said: "The Bulls lost the Finals [-]-[-], last year it was [-]-[-].

I think there are four points for the loss. One is the loss in the interior. Like last year's finals, last year it also lost at the mid-peak position. This year, Kevin Willis did not support the Bulls' interior.

He was unable to provide the Bulls with a tough defense and a high-quality low-post offense. In the finals, he averaged 7.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.Of course, I am not blaming Willis, after all, he was seriously injured last year.

The second point is that in terms of overall defense, the inside line is somewhat disconnected from the outside line, and the inside line cannot be replenished in time. This makes the Bulls' overall defense unable to form a whole. When double-teaming, it is easy to have loopholes.

The third point, rebounding is not as good as the Sonics.The Finals averaged 5.2 rebounds less than the Sonics, which is a huge gap.

The fourth point is the collision of the cores of the two teams. Iron Fist has surpassed Michael Jordan in terms of offensive efficiency and defensive efficiency.

Fifth point, the Sonics have no internal conflicts, and the Bulls, like last year, suffered internal problems during the finals due to a loss, which is not conducive to the finals. "

(End of this chapter)