I'm really good at shooting.

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When warming up before the game, Jordan was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines, and the interview screen was immediately projected on the large LED screen at the scene.

"Michael, this is your return to the NBA after two years. How do you feel?"

Jordan looked calm, but the reporter who asked the question was a little excited.

"Relax."

Moreover, Jordan also noticed that the reporter was nervous, and comforted her in turn.

"It's been a lot of fun, I didn't think I'd be standing on this field again, but it turns out, it still excites me to be here."

After appeasing the reporter, Jordan said unhurriedly.

Probably only Jordan can talk like that.

"How many points do you think you can score in the first game?"

The reporter asked.

"40 points."

Jordan's answer was even more straightforward than Sun Hao's.

The reporter directly opened his mouth. I am afraid that there is no second 38-year-old basketball player in the world who can say this score.

"That's me after all."

Seeing the reporter's reaction, Jordan said with a smile.

It's me after all, and it's Jordan.

There was already a burst of cheers at the scene.

Finley couldn't help but let out a long breath.

Aura, regardless of how much strength the 38-year-old Jordan has left, this aura already makes people feel a lot of pressure.

The warm-up is over, and the scene enters the opening ceremony.

"9-time NBA Defensive First Team, 10-time NBA All-NBA First Team, 14-time NBA All-Star, 5-time regular season MVP, 6-time NBA championship, 6-time Finals MVP, let us welcome his return, basketball God, Black Jesus, Michael~~Jordan!!"

When the host stretched the tone and introduced Jordan with a series of suffocating introductions, the whole arena was boiling.

The classic opening dynasty music of the Bulls is gone, but it still can't stop the fans from getting excited for Jordan's appearance.

The god of basketball is really back!

Sun Hao could feel that Finley's breathing became heavier beside him.

It's not that Finley hasn't played against Jordan before. He even experienced Jordan's second dynasty and three consecutive championships, but because of his experience, that feeling is even more unforgettable.

After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups of both sides were released one after another.

For the Wizards, Hardaway, Richard Hamilton, Jordan, Laettner, Yao Ming;

For the Mavericks, Nash, Sun Hao, Finley, Nowitzki, LaFrentz;

Jump balls for Yao Ming and LaFrentz.

The referee whistled, and LaFrentz turned the ball back to the Mavericks' half, officially kicking off the game.

Nash's frontcourt organization, Dirk Nowitzki and Finley pick and roll, roll to the outside to receive any pass and shoot.

"Shh!"

Nowitzki hit the Mavericks' first ball with a knife in his hand.

Although he didn't play much in the preseason, he is still the best shooting big man in active service after recovering from ankle soreness.

Hardaway advanced to the frontcourt and handed the ball to Jordan.

The cheers on the scene broke out again.

Facing Finley's defense, Jordan posed a three-threat, suddenly stopping and jumping in the middle distance.

The iconic front and rear feet directly wet the fans.

This is the basketball memory of how many people were young.

"when!"

However, Jordan's first shot did not hit.

LaFrentz blocked the defensive rebound under the protection of Yao Ming.

And he gave the ball to Sun Hao as soon as he won, and the Mavericks immediately counterattacked.

Sun Hao dribbled the ball and made a fast break, with Hamilton chasing after him.

He flew to the layup, and Hamilton took off to block the block immediately.

However, after the aerial confrontation, Sun Hao had the upper hand in the confrontation and sent the ball into the basket.

Jordan continued to hold the ball in the frontcourt. During this breakthrough, he made an emergency stop and returned the ball under his crotch, which caused another burst of excited shouts from the fans.

However, his mid-range shot after pulling back is still a hit!

After the opening, Jordan failed to hit two mid-range shots in a row!

This is surprising, because the mid-range jumper is Jordan's strongest killing technique.

The 38-year-old Jordan is really old!

Nowitzki grabbed a defensive rebound, and the Mavericks played a defensive counterattack.

"Snapped!"

But this time Jordan made a lightning shot and directly poked Nowitzki's pass out of bounds.

Although no direct steal was formed, the Mavericks' fast break was destroyed.

That reaction speed, let alone a 38-year-old veteran, most players can't do it.

Just when the fans thought he was old, he immediately responded with actions.

The Mavericks played in the frontcourt, and Nowitzki pulled out to catch the ball.

This time it was Jordan who switched defenses.

Big and small, the rest of the Mavericks pulled away.

Nowitzki made a fake shot and made a real jump, and made a quick stop in the middle distance with one step.

This is a technique he is good at, but Jordan has disrupted Nowitzki's rhythm from the beginning, and even almost poked the ball out of Nowitzki's hand.

Nowitzki's final shot was obviously short, and he even made a three-point shot!

This looked unbelievable.

But that's the pressure of playing against Jordan.

And from the two defensive rounds, it can be seen that even though Jordan is 38 years old, he is still very strong.

As for the consecutive misses in the opening offense, that is also a normal thing.

Unlike Dirk Nowitzki, who only missed one preseason game, he didn't play plus preseason games for two years.

In this case, if he can come up and hit consecutive shots, then unless it is the kind of 100% hit hang.

Yao Ming received the defensive rebound, Jordan got the ball in the frontcourt, and Yao Ming mentioned the high post for the pick-and-roll.

Although Yao Ming looks a little thin, but the pick and roll is very solid.

After taking it apart, Jordan held the ball and broke through.

Knowing that he didn't feel good, he began to hit the basket.

LaFrentz misplaced to defend Jordan, and his long arm was always over Jordan.

In the preseason games, it can be seen that he is a person who is looking for opportunities to block shots.

Jordan lifts the ball and LaFrentz prepares to block.

But at this moment, Jordan collected the ball and took off, switched a lever from the right side of the basket to the left side, and hit the ball into the basket with a backhand!

Jordan, scored the first goal of his Wizards career!

The cheers at the scene erupted.

The 38-year-old Jordan can still score in this difficult way!

Sun Hao was not too surprised. Jordan had already done this kind of thing in the confrontation match when he was in the Dallas training camp.

Now after more than a month, Jordan is recovering better, and this kind of action is more handy.

The Mavericks were in the frontcourt, Sun Hao ran without the ball, and Hamilton was still chasing after him.

When Jordan and Sun Hao were shooting in Chicago, they mentioned that he was teaching Hamilton to shoot without the ball.

At this point, Hamilton learned quickly. The key is not only the offensive running position, but also the perfect defensive running position.

Nash finally passed the ball to Finley, and Finley cut for a layup.

"Snapped!"

Yao Ming overshadowed the sky and directly took Finley's shot.

Jordan gave Yao Ming a thumbs up and gave him an ambiguous look.

From the beginning to now, Jordan has not cursed a word, plus the action just now.

It seems that the training camp and MM have been running in very well.

The Mavericks sent out the sideline ball, but Finley's mid-range shot still didn't work.

The psychology of the players has a great influence on their performance, and Finley is obviously a little bit unable to let go.

Laettner gets another defensive rebound.

Jordan went to the front court and ran without the ball. After receiving a pass from Hardaway, he tricked Finley into flying with a false shot, and then made a short-range throw.

"Shh!"

The basketball was sent steadily into the basket.

Jordan, after missing two consecutive shots in the opening game, then scored 4 points in a row!

The fans at the scene also began to cheer for the home team.

The Wizards' defensive strength has become stronger, and LaFrentz's three-pointer from the outside is still missing.

After the Mavericks scored 5 points in the opening game, they fell into a scoring drought.

Looking back, Jordan began to hit Finley with his back, and turned around to the baseline for a turnaround jumper.

"Shh!"

This ball also scored!

Jordan made the first field goal!

6 is better than 5!

The Wizards overtook the score!