Reborn in the 96 golden generation

Chapter 320 Kobe's Assist Talent

"But what if Jordan retires early without waiting for me to abuse him?"

Kobe pursed his lips, faintly worried.

Zhou Yu smiled wryly when he heard the words, thinking, even if Jordan doesn't retire, what can you do to him with your current strength.

"Kobe, no, I heard that Jordan once made a bold statement that he would lead the Bulls to a second three-peat. Before that, he would not announce his retirement."

Zhou Yu comforted him with kind words.

"That's good, Wang, you stole the limelight this season, don't forget to invite us to Hawaii for vacation after you win the championship."

Bryant said.

"Don't worry, it must be."

Up to now, no matter what conditions Kobe put forward, Zhou Yu had to agree, otherwise the championship would be lost.

With the sound of the long electronic sound, the second quarter of the game officially kicked off. Probably Jordan was scolded by Phil Jackson for being a bloody sprinkler. He didn't just do it at the beginning, but patiently played a "triangle attack" with his teammates.

The Lakers are also implementing the "Twin Towers Tactic" step by step. The two sides are still playing inextricably, leading the score alternately.

The "triangle offense" gave Kukoc room to play. His three-pointers and cut layups posed a huge threat to the Lakers' inside and outside lines.

Because Zhou Yu fought too hard in the first quarter, his physical strength was obviously a little behind, which gave Kukoc an opportunity.

In desperation, Harris had to replace him early. Of course, Jordan on the Bulls side was not much better, and because of lack of energy, he was quickly replaced by Phil Jackson to rest.

The Lakers lacked Zhou Yu, and the offensive system quietly turned to "OK" mode. Kobe and O'Neal's internal and external cooperation became more and more tacit, taking advantage of Jordan's rest, they played a wave of "9:2" offensive climax, quickly opened the score .

Although the Bulls resisted tenaciously under the leadership of Pippen, they were still behind by a large score in the second half of the second quarter. When the substitutes were about to come on the field, the score became "43:36", and the Bulls trailed the Lakers by as much as seven points .

In the remaining four minutes or so, the substitutes on both sides started fighting with all their strength, the main attack point was shifted from the inside to the outside, and shooting became the most commonly used scoring method.

Fisher and Cole started to make three-pointers from the outside. Although Fisher has two skills in three-pointers, he is still a fledgling and lacks experience and stability. Fortunately, Horry stepped forward in time. Pulled to the outside and shot a three-pointer, which effectively relieved Fisher's three-pointer pressure.

After the second quarter, the score between the two sides was rewritten as "58:55", and the Lakers entered the intermission with a three-point advantage.

前两节比赛，周宇以20分、4个篮板、3次助攻的傲人数据，再次成为湖人队中最闪亮的球星；科比由于防守乔丹牵扯过多精力，仅得到6分、3次助攻；奥尼尔拿下8分、7个篮板；
Fisher and Horry performed eye-catchingly. Fisher hit 3 three-pointers and scored 9 points; Horry hit two three-pointers and scored 6 points. The two teamed up to offer a "three-point feast" on the outside.

In contrast, the Bulls scored mostly on Jordan and Kerr. Jordan scored 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Pippen scored 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists; Rodman scored zero but grabbed 3 rebounds.

During the intermission, Smith and Abdul-Jabbar also made wonderful comments on the performance of the two sides in the first two quarters.

"Senior Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, I don't know if you have noticed that in the fifth game of the finals, both sides played very freely. It can be said that they have shown their highest level."

Smith glanced at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and sighed.

"Yes, the two teams have reached the fifth game and there is no secret at all, and there is no retreat at all. The rest depends on who plays better."

Jabbar nodded.

"Although Jordan is good at playing key shots, I think Wang Zhizhi's performance seems to be more stable in the last moments of the last two games, and the Lakers will have more opportunities to choose at the last moment."

Smith said bluntly.

"Wang Zhizhi is indeed a cool-headed player, suitable for entrusting important tasks at critical moments, but I think the reason why the Bulls lost two games in a row was not because of Jordan's poor performance, nor the sluggish state of the team, but because of the Lakers. The state is too good, the whole team is united, there is full of trust in each other, and we are playing the best level."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar commented earnestly.

"Senior Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, can we look ahead, if the Lakers win this game, will they win four cities in a row and win the championship away from home?"

Smith put his chin in his hand and asked with great interest.

"I'm afraid it won't be that easy. Even if the Lakers win Tianwangshan this game, it will be very difficult to go to the away game. I think the two sides are likely to reach the tiebreaker."

Jabbar shook his head and analyzed rationally.

"If the two sides really reach the tiebreaker, the owner of the Bulls should be happy, and he can charge an extra game ticket."

Smith chuckled.

At the beginning of the third quarter, Zhou Yu was pressed on the bench by Harris again and became a spectator, while the other main players were still on the field.

The Bulls also did not let Jordan appear on the court. Kerr replaced Jordan as a shooting guard and continued to stay on the court.

Obviously, the head coaches of both sides want to save the most powerful "weapon" for use at the most critical moment.

Without Jordan on the court, Pippen naturally became the core of the team's operation. Fortunately, he was originally an organizational forward with a wide vision and first-class passing skills, and he can continue to carry out the "triangle offense" very well.

As for the Lakers, Zhou Yu was not on the court, and Kobe became the core of the team's operation.

Zhou Yu, who was watching the game off the court, was pleasantly surprised to find that Kobe's passing awareness and level are not bad. Not only can he take care of O'Neal on the inside, but also cooperate smoothly with "Madman" and Van Exel on the outside.

"Kobe, Kobe, everyone says you play alone. In fact, your passing level and passing vision are not bad at all. If you can pass a few more balls, I am afraid that you will have more than five championship rings." Zhou Yu felt infinitely emotional. .

Under Kobe's careful instigation, the Lakers' internal and external offense was impressive and impressive. In contrast, the Bulls still suffered from the inside. Although Rodman restricted O'Neal well in the first two quarters, after all A few years old, playing a protracted game is a bit powerless, so that O'Neal's powerful slam dunks and small turn hooks have room to display.

When the two sides battled to the end of the third quarter with 5 minutes and 01 seconds left, the score became "73:65", and the Lakers led the Bulls by as much as eight points.

At this time, the long electronic pause sounded suddenly, and it was time for the substitute to come on the bench.

"Coach, I want to play, my strength has fully recovered."

Jordan got up and walked to Phil Jackson, anxiously saying.

"Jordan, you have to calm down, the game is not yet at the critical moment, and it is not your turn to play the game."

Phil Jackson licked his beard and said with a calm smile.

"Coach, we are almost behind by double digits. If this continues, we won't have to play in the fourth quarter."

Jordan said angrily.

"Jordan, you are calm and calm. The Lakers have a lot of generals and talents, and our team's biggest hope is you. If you don't get enough rest time, how could we come back in the fourth quarter?"

Phil Jackson persuaded him earnestly.

(End of this chapter)