Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

Leading by 5 points in the first quarter and 6 points in the second quarter.

The Jazz entered the second half with an 11-point lead, but Jazz coach Jerry Sloan knew that these 11 points were an advantage, not a victory. If he wanted to win this game, he could not relax in the second half.

The Sonics want to exert physical exertion, but whether the effect will be good depends on the second half.

In fact, this effect is really good, because Li Shengli and Ma Long are really annoyed and have a small mentality problem. An experienced driver like Ma Long is used to big scenes. Although Li Shengli is a newbie on the road, it is not a big problem. .

Only played two quarters!

The two of them really felt as if they had been playing for more than 30 minutes and were rushing to the third quarter. Although their physical fitness was not at their limit, they were a bit overwhelmed when their opponents continued to mess with them like this.

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So at the beginning of the second half, Mike Brown replaced Li Shengli, Malone remained on the court, and Stockton was also there as his old partner.

Because the defensive intensity is high and there are many confrontations, there are naturally many fouls on both sides. However, this is a fierce playoffs. According to unwritten convention, the scale of whistleblowing in the playoffs will be relaxed accordingly in order to enhance confrontation, so the two sides are Although the first half was very fierce, the number of calls on both sides was still at a normal level.

However, there seemed to be something different in the second half. The two sides continued to fight as hard as before, but the referee quietly tightened the penalties.

Sonics offense.

Gary Payton shook off Crotty and took a shot. Facing an opponent who was closely guarding him, he naturally stretched his legs, causing physical contact and causing the opponent to foul. Crotty had to guard against him and could only try his best. Interference and avoid contact.

Whoops, the ball went in!

Beep, foul, 2+1?

Crotty was stunned. He repeatedly signaled to the referee that he had no contact or foul, because he didn't even touch Gary Payton at that moment. Jerry Sloan on the sidelines seemed to have a premonition of something.

However, Malone and Stockton on the court patted Crotty on the shoulder. After all, they were teammates and Li Shengli's younger brother, so a few words of comfort were appropriate.

Boy, you are still too young. You have to be as calm as me when things happen! Ma Long teased.

That's right, Crotty, don't argue with the referee. Stockton also said, although the Jazz were confused by the whistle, but it didn't matter even after blowing it, In fact, you You can indeed learn from Carl, he has done a good job in this regard!”

OK, I get it! Crotty nodded. In front of the two bosses, he couldn't refute anything because what they said was the truth.

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Gary Payton made an extra free throw and the game got back on track.

Surprisingly, in the first half because of Li Shengli's presence, the Sonics seldom attacked the inside, but mostly shot from the outside. After Li Shengli came off the court, he rushed inside a lot more, but the offensive efficiency was far less than that in the first half.

Even though Gary Payton played 2+1 and narrowed the point difference to single digits, Malone was extremely eye-catching and brought the point difference back to double digits.

Jazz attack.

There was no good opportunity for an air cut. Stockton handed the ball to Malone, and Malone played Derek McKay in the one-on-one wheel package. McKay was not timid and just did it with Malone on his back.

Can you stop me?

Malone had a cold face, turned his back and lowered his center of gravity. The moment McKay made contact with him, he launched an offensive, rushing from the right baseline to the basket, and his signature iron elbow was naturally indispensable.

It is worth mentioning that Malone is a hooligan with added intelligence points. You can tell something from his hidden elbow. Not to mention the referee, even the players on the field sometimes don't know what is happening.

However... this time, Malone was defeated. He had just pushed past McKay and sent the ball into the basket. The referee's whistle went ahead, causing an offensive foul and the goal was invalid.

For a moment, a burst of cheers broke out in the Seattle Center Stadium. Although the score difference was still there, the momentum was always good. Although Malone wanted to talk to the referee, considering that he had boasted about his calmness to Crotty just now, this time It's quite embarrassing, but an offensive foul is not a big deal.

Look, Crotty, no matter what you do, it won't change the referee's decision, so... the only thing you have to do is calm down! Malone said with a face.

Okay! Crotty responded.

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After a few rounds, it was the Jazz's turn to attack again.

This time it was still a confrontation between Malone and McKay. Thinking that the referee suddenly tightened the rules, Malone did not dare to be too arrogant. After all, he had already received 4 fouls, and it would be too much for him to do it again.

Likewise, he turned his back and lowered his center of gravity. This time, Malone shook McKay away with his feet, and he just turned around...McKay didn't care whether his center of gravity was stable or not. After all, the coach's task was to lock Malone down, and he staggered towards him. Malone.

boom!

Malone turned around and didn't know what happened. The tip of his elbow suddenly hit a row of ribs. When he looked again...McKay was already rolling on the ground holding his ribs.

What the fuck... is it a porcelain?

I’ve been elbowing people all my life!

Is this the first time someone ever bumped my elbow?

Beep...the referee blew the whistle, and Malone was fouled again, but it was different from the time before. This time Malone did not make any unnecessary movements at all. Naturally, he felt wronged when he was called for a foul, and he kept explaining to the referee.

But the referee waved his hand to show that he didn't listen, which made Ma Long frustrated.

Damn it!

Clenching his fists and shouting, Malone vented his dissatisfaction, but the referee on the other side was stunned for a moment and called another technical foul. In an instant, Malone exploded and was furious, with question marks on his face. Stockton and Crotty met The situation was not good and he quickly grabbed him.

An offensive foul was called for Pengci, and a technical foul was called for complaining. Malone, who was still teaching Crotty to calm down, really couldn't calm down at all.

At this moment, the Seattle Center Arena was noisy and became a sea of ​​cheers. You know...it was only halfway through the third quarter, and Malone had already committed 5 fouls, and was also called for a technical foul.

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What the hell is going on?

Jerry Sloan had a cold face, David Benoit replaced Karl Malone, and Li Shengli replaced Mike Brown. When Malone and Li Shengli were at odds, Malone, who had regained his senses, still warned: Today's referee If something is wrong, stop talking to them!

I have something to say to them.

Anyway, please be careful!

Okay, leave it to me!

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After that, Li Shengli came on the stage. Because the ball was in the hands of the SuperSonics and the Jazz were on the defensive side, George Karl once again gave him a wheel package. Perkins, who was at the center position, wanted to drag Li Shengli to go shopping blindly, but Li Shengli just stayed in the penalty area, a short distance away from Perkins.

In the end, this ball was shot by Gary Payton from the outside!

Boom!

Predicting the position of the rebound, Li Shengli took the first position, and Perkins followed closely, but he wanted to steal the position from Li Shengli, which was like nonsense.

The most important thing in grabbing rebounds is positioning. With position and physical fitness fully dominant, this rebound is basically gone. However... Perkins is a salty fish, but at this time, he has to work hard to get his arm first. It was set up to form an L shape, pressing on Li Shengli's shoulders.

boom!

The rebound was taken by Perkins. According to the referee's call standards in the second half, everyone thought that the referee would call this foul, but it did not happen. The Sonics scored on the next fast break, and Li Shengli also felt Malone's frustration just now. Feeling.

You're grabbing rebounds and shouldering the pressure, but you're not bragging? Stockton was a little crazy, and Li Shengli was certainly even more angry.

However, the referee did not criticize them at all. Fortunately, Stockton could still keep his composure. If he continued to say it, he would get a T if he went too far. This game was really unplayable, but Li Shengli really couldn't hold it in. Living.

You bitch!

What did you say? The referee didn't understand Chinese, but looking at Li Shengli's face, he didn't feel like he had said anything nice!

It's nothing, I'm complimenting you! Li Shengli said with a cold face.