As one of the parties involved, Kidd was very unhappy with the management and the muddy approach, but Thorne shut up with a word, "If you want to replace Byron Scott, you must prove that you can lead the Nets into the finals."

The Nets have been building a team for many years. When they were at ABA, the first superstar in team history was Dr. J. Irving, the first forward player in NBA history who was known for his physical strength. The appearance of that guy can be said to have changed the way of playing the forward players. After him, a group of players of this type emerged wildly, but few of them reached the opponent's height. Moreover, because ABA was merged by NBA, the former became a Philadelphia legend and brought several championships to Philadelphia. If Dr. J stayed at the Nets at that time, everything would have been very different.

When he rushed to the finals, he had to deal with the Bulls in front of him. Kidd had a headache. In the last game, he felt that Li Lei's body had completely doubled compared to before. Although Li Lei's body could not be described as weak, it was still very easy to bully him. Just like when he was a teenager, Gary Payton bullied him, it was completely effortless. But now when his body collided with Li Lei again, the huge force in the other party's body actually bounced away.

This made Kidd re-examine Li Lei. This guy has the ability to pass the ball that is not inferior to him. Now he has a strong body. On the NBA back line, the people who can withstand him can count it with one hand. Especially Gary Payton's verbal gun is old and can deal with Li Lei's point guard. There seems to be no one else except himself. Although the tonnage of these guys such as McBeeby and Byron Davis are good, to be honest, the defense of these two is really good.

So I must work hard and never let Li Lei step over from him.

At nine o'clock on the 21st, the entire United Center was full of people again. The victory of the last game greatly boosted the Bulls' morale. The Bulls have never lost a game at home until now. If this record is maintained, it will definitely be a psychological pressure for the teams coming away.

"Guys, now I announce the starting lineup, number one, Jason, number two, Keith, number three, number four, number five..."

Byron Scott made a long note, Aaron Williams, Jason Collins, and Todd McLocky all raised their ears, and all three of them wanted this starting position.

"Tord, I hope you can prove yourself in this game and show your strength."

Byron Scott chose Todd McLocke. The answer he gave was that the other two centers did not have. Kidd's face was so gloomy that it could drip out of water, but he did not yell at Byron Scott anymore because the management's attitude explained everything, so it was only possible to prove it with the game.

The progress of the game was very similar to the first game, which made the three people in the commentary seat bored.

"wow, Byron Scott was really bold. In the last game, Todd McLocky let Bruce enter the inside and play, why did he still not adjust this game?" Kenny Smith was puzzled.

Barkley next to him was not so worried, "I guess it's because Byron is also a marble player in private. Don't you know that Todd is a marble master. His status in the marble industry is the same as my position in the NBA."

Puff, Mike Bryn almost spitted out a mouthful of blood on Barkley's face. The Fliggy in the air was really shameless. While mocking Byron Scott, he did not forget to lift himself up.

Li Lei used his breakthrough. If Kenyon Martin assisted in defense, he would pass the ball. If it was Todd McCloch, he would throw. Kidd couldn't do anything to Li Lei in one-on-one situation, because Li Lei no longer continued to swing the outside, the double-team tactic also lost its due effect. Fortunately, there was no big mistake on the Nets, and the scores of both sides were chased and did not open up.

Li Lei's signature turn of Parker's breakthrough. Todd McLocky rushed over this time. He was really like a wall in front of Li Lei. "Wow, Todd finally succeeded in assisting defense. What should Bruce do? Should he continue to break through or pass the ball?" Barkley's voice echoed in the joint center. Li Lei's brain was extremely clear at this time. Now it was him and Todd McLocky one-on-one, and Li Lei was useless.

Mgod, instead, punched the ball directly through Todd McCloch's crotch. The Canadian was a little confused. Just as the flash of lightning, Li Lei's body also turned in an extremely irregular manner and forced him to pass Todd McCloch. At this time, he caught up with the ball. There was no one in the inside. Kenyon Martin was completely bullied by Chandler and Brand out of the paint area. Li Lei gently picked the ball into the basket.

Todd McLocke completely exposed his shortcomings in this defense. Even without the strange disease of cmt, Todd McLocke is not a good defensive player, because his defensive awareness is almost zero. In fact, in the summer, Thorne signed the opponent in hopes that the opponent could open up space for Kenyon Martin. Although Keith Van Horn can also play this role, the latter is too easy to be injured. If it weren't so glass, Thorne wouldn't have dug up Canada from the free market for 27 million in five years. From the current point of view, this deal is really a loss, and it is the kind of losing money. If the Nets were eliminated by the Bulls from the Eastern Conference Final, the Canadian's value will further shrink.

Li Lei's play was so successful that he did not forget to pass the ball while scoring. The rhythm of the entire game was completely controlled by him, although the Nets did not let the score widen.

There is still the last attack in the second quarter. Li Lei controls the ball and faces not Kidd, but rookie Richard Jefferson of the same class. He is a brainless person with a low emotional intelligence. The latter has formed a bond with Li Lei in NCAA. Compared to a single-celled creature like Arenas, people like Jefferson are more vengeful.

Li Lei has scored 8 points in 4 of 4 shots, all of which have been scored. This time the Nets have replaced the substitute inside Jason Collins and Aaron Williams. It is basically unrealistic for Li Lei to break through the inside again, so he will definitely shoot, and he must have a blood cap at that time.

Jefferson thought that Li Lei kept changing the ball back and forth between his hands in front of him, and was very skillful, which was entirely due to Andre Miller's body. If you follow Li Lei's previous attributes, you don't know how many attribute points you have to add to be at this level now.

Li Lei stepped out with his left foot and pushed the ground with his right foot. This was a posture of preparing to break through. Jefferson was clearly showing off his carriage and wanted to defend Li Lei down, but he overestimated himself and underestimated his opponent. Just as Li Lei retreated his left foot suddenly and jumped directly on the spot. Jefferson was anxious and followed with his extraordinary physical fitness. Unfortunately, his arm span was not as good as Li Lei. Li Lei still took action, but his hand still hit Li Lei's arm hard. The crisp sound could be heard by the entire joint center.

Capono at level 4 can't be said to have a three-pointer, but he can't tell if he can make a move. Anyway, the probability of making a move is not worse than Curry's peak three-pointer. After the ball entered, Bavita blew a whistle and pointed to the free throw line. Jefferson's face turned red. Why is this bastard's arm so long? Ordinary players will definitely get the hit, causing them to stop making it, but Li Lei, the one who hits it tightly is his arm.

Li Lei scored the free throw, the Bulls led by 5 points, and the last three seconds left in the first half, Byron Scott set up a tactic, the Nets did not score, Li Lei scored 12 points and 5 assists in the halftime, and the last 31 was really awesome.
Chapter completed!