NBA: This flower path is a bit strong.

The impact of Rodman's departure was huge:

Not only did the Bulls' tactics against Hanamichi fall apart in advance.

Moreover, in the following third quarter, the Bulls' interior defense and rim protection capabilities plummeted.

Apart from anything else, Hanamichi only got 8 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds in the first half while being double-teamed.

But in the third quarter when Rodman left, he alone got 7 rebounds!

Not only that, Oakley's departure ignited the other players of the Raptors, and they all played extremely aggressively on the offensive end.

The referee's eyes twitched at the sight of that action.

"The Raptors are playing crazy?"

commentator Bill Walton shouted in shock.

Zhang Heli said with emotion:

"It seems that Oakley's departure has a greater impact on them."

"It's no wonder. After all, it was Rodman who started it. This alone is enough to make the Raptors players indignant."

ESPN commentator Marv continued with Zhang Heli's words:

"Flower played the most happily among them. She was like a completely different person from the first half!"

In this regard, Zhang Heli gave the most reasonable explanation:

"After all, the Bulls' double-team tactics have been defeated with Rodman's departure. Hanamichi can provide teaching materials for the Bulls' inside players on the offensive end."

"Plus, Oakley's move was to protect him, so it makes sense that Hanamichi would explode!"

"What I am worried about now is how the Bulls' weaker inside line will be able to stop Hanamichi's massacre in the next game or the next few games!"

Just as Zhang Heli said, Phil Jackson's heart felt like it could be split into two at this moment.

Half of it was about thinking about the game on the court, and the other half was about thinking about Rodman.

At the end of the third quarter, the Raptors were already tied with the Bulls. The fourth quarter was bound to be a tough battle. If they were not careful, the game would turn out badly!

And the worst thing is that Rodman will definitely be suspended next time!

Even if he is not suspended, judging by the situation he faces after his game, he probably won't be playing in the next game or even the following series.

Everything depends on the hospital's diagnosis results.

In short, let’s focus on the field first!

Rodman's departure did not bring back the touch of the "old rogue", just like the second game of the series against the Heat in the original history.

In the end, the old rogue scored 26.7 points, 23 rebounds and 9 assists with a shooting percentage of 3%.

倒是皮蓬的发挥比较出色，全场交出了30分6篮板6助攻1抢断2盖帽的数据，再一次证明了自己的身价远超225万美刀的年薪。

Unfortunately, the Bulls lost to the home team Raptors 93:97 in the end.

Hanamichi scored a game-high 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the second half, 17 rebounds for the game, 10 assists and 5 blocks.

Achieving a triple-double in the Eastern Conference Finals was also Hanamichi’s first triple-double!

Before a player awakens his "sewer" attribute, triple-double data has always been a reflection of a player's personal ability.

Some players who can get a triple-double in the regular season have never gotten a triple-double in the playoffs due to defensive intensity, game rhythm, physical confrontation and other reasons!

For example, top stars like Kobe and O'Neal.

As strong as [Old Rogue] is, if he wants, he can naturally reach the first place in the history of the number of triple-doubles in the playoffs.

But thinking about it is one thing, the fact is that up to now, even until his retirement, he has only had two triple-doubles in the playoffs, and only one triple-double in the Eastern Conference Finals!

And Hanamichi, a second-year player, was able to achieve a triple-double in the Eastern Conference Finals.

更不用说，花道是NBA历史上年龄24岁以下球员中在季后赛砍下至少【30+10+10+5】的第一人了！

In a word, flower arrangement has become very corrupt!

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After the game, all the Bulls players walked into the locker room through the player tunnel without saying a word, refusing all interviews and conversations.

On the Raptors side, before Hanamichi could even go back to the locker room to take a shower, his teammate Oakley took a bucket of ice water and poured it on his head!

The water is cold, but the mood of flower arrangement is indeed hot!

Hanamichi saw Oakley laughing with a dark face, wiped the "watery" mixture on his face, and said sincerely:

"Thanks, man!"

"But next time, I hope you can leave the head to me!"

Oakley laughed:

"That won't do!"

"You are China, and Rodman is a worm."

(Rodman's nickname was originally translated as "worm" because he has tattoos all over his body, like a tapeworm. The second reason is to describe his defense, which sticks to his opponent like a tapeworm. But for the sake of sounding better, the Chinese changed it to "big worm"!)

"Using porcelain to smash worms is a losing business!"

"Why not let this old oak tree make use of its remaining energy?"

Although it was just a joke, Huadao could feel the seriousness of what big brother Oakley said.

After this battle, Oakley also became one of the most popular foreign basketball stars among Chinese basketball fans!

After all, this guy is really capable of getting along with others, and he will really help when his teammates are in trouble!

After the game, the Raptors, as the home team, were the first and only team to attend the post-game press conference.

The team's head coach Brandon Malone was in attendance with Hanamichi and Oakley.

It goes without saying that two-thirds of all media reporters' focus is on the two of them.

After all, he achieved a triple-double in the Eastern Conference Finals and led the team to a 2-0 lead over the Bulls.

The other one achieved the fastest TKO of his opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals, once again defending his high ranking on the villain list with real results.

The other third of the focus was on the "Old Rogue" who performed "averagely" in this game and refused to be interviewed after the game.

The Toronto media naturally favored their own team, so the initial questions were very friendly, simply praising Hanamichi's achievements and asking about his feelings.

Another point to highlight is the violent treatment Hanamichi received on the court - referring to Rodman's unprovoked punches!

It would be a good thing if the press conference ended in such a harmonious atmosphere.

But there is always a but!

A reporter raised his hand and was called upon to ask a rather pointed and discordant question:

"Excuse me, one of our fans on the sidelines noticed what you were saying to Rodman before he punched you, Flower!"

"We all know that the league does not advocate violence, but could the reason that led Rodman to resort to violence be related to what you said, Flower?"

"I mean, did you say any excessive trash to him?"

Hanamichi looked at the sign on the microphone - Chicago Times!

I understood in my heart.

He asked the reporter:

"Excuse me, does the league discourage trash talking?"

Many reporters shook their heads subconsciously.

The Chicago Times reporter also replied after thinking for a moment:

"not at all!"

"But Flower, your question means that you did talk trash to Rodman at that time?"

"Can I assume that the fuse of the conflict in this game lies with you?"

Wow, are the journalists in Chicago this year so good? They are almost analyzing the real answer!