NBA's No. 1 guard

Chapter 120 The Rose Blooms!

The next day, Xu Xiang woke up early, went out to help his teammates buy a lot of breakfast and came back. He didn’t have to play today. Last night, those who hoped to see the “youngest MVP” play against the “youngest Mr. 60 points” were all disappointed, because the official spokesperson of the Pacers gave the news that Xu Xiang would not play in this game.

Xu Xiang lamented that "rural routines are deep", and everything is ready.

The owner of the Bulls, Michael Reinsdorf, has a bad look on his face. Isn't this causing trouble?Originally, the tickets could have been sold out, but this guy got them, at least one tenth less.

"Hi, Xu, good morning, hey, who bought these?" After a while, George Hill came out of the room and walked into the hall, where he saw a table full of breakfast.

"I bought it. It's okay anyway. I don't have to compete today, just do the logistics!" Xu Xiang said energetically.

After breakfast, the Pacers team started to go to the arena.

On the morning of the 16th, Chicago United Center Arena.

The "youngest MVP" vs. "youngest Mr. 60 points" match that was not rumored by the outside world did not appear. Some media had already dismissed the handicap and boldly predicted who would win, but with the announcement last night, everything was shattered.

Now they start to change their words again, "Mr. 60 points" dare not fight against "MVP", so they are timid and don't fight
They're all a group of sticklers, guys who play with the wind!
Xu Xiang didn't have the mood to worry about them, so it was all rumors that they were transferred in reverse.

Although Xu Xiang doesn't play, he still sits on the bench and watches. Today he didn't even wear a jersey, but came here in a suit.

Before the game, I interviewed Rose about Xu Xiang's 60 points: "I think it's a cool thing, you know, I want to try it if I have the opportunity."

Rose praised Xu Xiang from the side, and was then asked: "What do you think is the reason why Xu Xiang didn't play today? Is the other party afraid of you?"

"I think there should be a problem with his physical strength. I watched the game where he scored 60 points. In the end, his physical strength has reached its limit, so I don't think he is afraid of me."

"Then do you think you're going to win this one?"

"Of course, I'm sure!"

This is Xu Xiang's first visit to the United Center Arena.This venue looks very big, but it is not very luxurious, and has a sense of simplicity and beauty.

The warm-up before the game, because Xu Xiang was "injured", he did not participate, but just sat on the sidelines and watched.Rose's breakthrough is still so sharp, his footsteps always make you feel like you are about to trip over yourself, but he can just "flicker and move" rush in and give you a fatal blow!
Because Jimmy Butler was at Wade's house that day, he was very familiar with him, so he took the initiative to chat with Xu Xiang, and satirized him for not daring to fight Rose.

Xu Xiangben ignored him, a voyeur, a wife maniac, still came to mock me?
But the other party obviously didn't want to leave in such a short while, so Xu Xiang directly equipped "King of Hey".
Needless to say the subsequent results, although Xu Xiang did not play, he has already contributed to the team.
Soon, the game started, and the Bulls' starters were: Derrick Rose, Mike Dunleavy, Jimmy Butler, Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah.They sent a "three forwards" lineup, with only Rose as a guard, and the others are basically forward players.

The Pacers were obviously prepared, and the starters they sent were: George Hill, CJ Myers, Solomon Hill, Lavoy Allen, Roy Hibbert.They chose the same style of play as the Bulls. If you come to the three forwards, I will also come. However, the difference in player strength between the two sides is really too big!
Except for Mike Dunleavy who is weaker on the opposite side, which one is not a big shot?Even Jimmy Butler, who was "weakened" by Xu Xiang, is not something Solomon Hill can handle.

The head coach of the Bulls is Tom Thibodeau. This guy is best at defense. He once served as an assistant coach for the Celtics and the Rockets, specializing in defense.And he can use rookies and dare to give opportunities, so it is also because he is a coach that is more popular with rookies.

His tactical thinking is to have a tough single defense, put pressure on the opponent, and don't let the opponent shoot so easily.Under his guidance, both Jimmy Butler and Rose have become good defensive players.

The two sides began to jump the ball.

Hibbert on Noah.

In terms of talent alone, Noah is definitely better. Noah is 211 tall and weighs 104 kilograms, while Roy Hibbert is 218 tall and weighs 122 kilograms. No matter in terms of height or weight, Hibbert has the advantage, but Noah belongs to the kind of person who can pass and play.

The Bulls start with a five-man team, and there are too many people who can handle the ball, so they don't need to use an extra guard at all.

And compared to defensive ability, Noah was selected as the "Best Defensive First Team" for two consecutive terms, while Hibbert only entered the "Best Defensive Second Team" when he was at his best. Except for his size advantage, all others are at a comprehensive disadvantage.

Sure enough, although the height had the advantage, Hibbert still failed to grab the ball for the first attack, so the first attack of the game was handed over to Rose!

After seeing Rose holding the ball, the fans at the scene shouted "MVP" and "MVP". Rose was not too excited. He held the ball calmly and faced George Hill.

It's not the first time the two of them have played against each other, but George Hill's only feeling is that you really can't guard against Ross, unless you also know his "stumbling method", or you will faint after changing direction twice.

Rose spread out his hands and signaled his teammates to give him a distance. This way, he wanted to play singles by himself.

George Hill was very nervous, and Rose put a lot of pressure on him. He looked nervously at the ball in Rose's hands. Stealing is impossible, so he can only keep an eye on him so that he doesn't make it too easy.

At this moment, Rose started, the first step passed George Hill with a lightning speed, and then quickly inserted from the middle, continuously changing direction to avoid the help defense of Hibbert and Lavoy Allen, directly in the air with a super big lever, a successful hit!
This is Ross!
No one can guard against Rose!

No matter how many people are in front of you, wait to be passed!

At this moment, roses are blooming in the United Center arena!
(End of this chapter)