During the SuperSonics offense, Yang Jian once again relied on his teammates' off-ball cover to move. This time he received Payton's pass at 70 degrees on the right side and one meter outside the three-point line and quickly took action. Rodman could not have run like this.
He came to help defend from a distance, but Jordan was slow to pursue the defense and did not jump.
Yang Jian guessed that his opponent could not block the shot, so he shot very resolutely, with an almost perfect rhythm, and the ball hit the net! 11 to 11.
Yang Jian roared again. He has a buff in mid-range shooting, but he prefers to shoot three-pointers.
Of course, the shooting rate of three-pointers from this distance is not as good as that of mid-range shots, but in this era, it is easy to get shooting opportunities, and it is very popular. Because to the fans, Yang Jian is a "super long three-pointer", and everyone else is.
The shot was made in front of the three-point line.
Yang Jian's three-point shooting percentage in the playoffs is as high as 41%, which is very close to the regular season. His scoring efficiency on three-pointers is higher than that on two-pointers, and even if the opponent knows this, it is not easy to defend.
After scoring three goals, Yang Jian entered a state of excitement and was no longer nervous.
Zhang Lili said: "Yang Jian scored 7 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in the opening game, and Jordan also scored 7 points. Today this is a duel between super shooting guards."
Sun Zhengping said: "Yang Jian does not focus on Jordan on the defensive end, so Jordan is under greater pressure."
Zhang Lili explained: "This is the SuperSonics' tactical arrangement, and it is definitely not what Yang Jian asked for. He can stand on this stage, and in the end, whether he wins or loses, he has proven that he is the top star of the NBA."
Sun Zhengping agreed: "Indeed, the SuperSonics have not lost since entering the playoffs. Yang Jian has the upper hand against other star shooting guards."
Zhang Lili analyzed: "As long as the SuperSonics can withstand the first half, I think Yang Jian will have an advantage in physical fitness in the second half. The SuperSonics definitely want Payton to consume Jordan's physical fitness and let Yang Jian suffer.
Pu is responsible for the main attack."
After 6 minutes, both teams made substitutions and adjustments together.
The Bulls replaced Luke Longley to rest and sent in backup center Bill Wennington.
Phil Jackson attaches great importance to interior defense and does not dare to let Kukoc come out too early to compete with the Sonics on offense. Wennington is on the court and can stand up when Kemp hits hard.
George Karl replaced Schrempf and replaced him with Vincent Askew. After coming on the court, Askew's job was very simple. He defended Pippen with all his strength, opened up the offensive end and waited for opportunities to catch the ball.
When Longley was on the court, it was easy for Yang Jian to get shots. After Longley came off the court, Kemp immediately showed off his power and scored consecutively.
Wennington's ability to defend the penalty area is not as good as Longley. He is also a white center who lacks explosiveness. His height and weight are slightly different.
Yang Jian continued to play his role, running constantly to open up space and consume Jordan's energy. If Jordan relaxed a little, Yang Jian could catch the ball and shoot. If Jordan kept up, Yang Jian could also hold the ball and play pick-and-roll with his teammates.
ESPN commentator Aaron Miles commented: "This is how Reggie Miller fought against Jordan. Young's running without the ball is better than Miller's. He is faster and can combine offense with the ball.
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Jack Carter said: "This season, Young's style of play has caused headaches for all teams. His shooting is too good. And he is very selfless after attracting the defense. He will pass the ball to his teammates and will not blindly choose to shoot."
Yang Jian scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in the quarter. His performance was slightly better than Jordan's 9 points and 1 assist. Jordan did not grab a single rebound. When he was defending Yang Jian, he always positioned himself relatively outside.
Although Payton only scored 2 points in a single quarter, he performed well on the defensive end. He only allowed Jordan to score two points in the second half of the first quarter. He was constantly fighting with Jordan, making it difficult for him to catch the ball and get rid of him, so he could only take shots against people.
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The SuperSonics led 30 to 24 in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Bulls' bench led by Kukoc had the upper hand. Schrempf's performance was average, and the Sonics relied on veteran Sam Perkins' scoring to hold on to the score until the starters returned.
Eric Snow was completely lost in the Finals. He dribbled the ball through halftime and stood aside to watch the excitement, not daring to break through or shoot. He only played 3 minutes before being replaced by Payton, who was next
There will be no more rotations, and we are ready to play until the end of the game.
This is a strategy discussed by the coaching staff before the game. Payton is also willing to take on more responsibilities and is confident that there will be no problems with his physical strength.
Yang Jian was replaced after a 5-minute rest. Unless he was too far ahead or behind, he would not rotate again. The starters who could rest for a while were Schrempf and P.J. Brown, both of whom had substitutes who could take over for a while.
When the SuperSonics' Big Three are mainly attacking, Schrempf doesn't need to shoot more. It's a bit wasteful for him to be a fixed-point shooter on the court, and his defensive role is not too great. George Karl made bold use of people and asked Bo Outero to guard Pippen for a while.
, the effect is unexpectedly good.
Booutello is very energetic every time he defends Pippen. The two have similar bodies. Booutello will not be easily passed, and he will not suffer in the confrontation. He can keep Pippen away from the basket and interfere with shooting.
Pippen felt bad today, and the substitute against the Sonics was unwilling to pass the ball and stand on the outside to watch the excitement. As a result, he made 0 of 3 shots in the quarter and only scored 2 points by drawing fouls and free throws.
Yang Jian continued to play well. After he returned to the court, it was not difficult to defend Steve Kerr. He only had to follow Kerr, and he did not give Kerr any space to take action. As soon as the opponent got the ball, he got close to him.
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Facing Yang Jian, pitcher Cole simply couldn't get away.
It doesn't matter how bad Cole is as a coach, Curry is there to help him. No one can help Cole as a player, he can only find ways to get opportunities on his own.
The Sonics grabbed the rebound and launched a counterattack. Yang Jian was even more relaxed and happy against Cole. He broke through with the ball and scored with a one-handed dunk. The second time he broke through, Cole was fouled and made two free throws.
Cole was about the same height as Yang Jian, thinner than Yang Jian, and at a disadvantage in terms of speed and confrontation. Facing Yang Jian's breakthrough, he could do nothing but foul.
Seeing that this was not going to work, Jackson Jackson quickly took Cole off the court and replaced him with Harper. If the SuperSonics counterattacked, Harper's defensive effect on Yang Jian would be better, at least he would have an advantage in height.
Facing Harper, Yang Jian changed his style of play again, and the SuperSonics also slowed down the rhythm. Yang Jian changed to playing without the ball, passing Jordan, and playing pick-and-rolls with Kemp to look for misplaced shooting opportunities.
In this quarter, Kukoc and Jordan ensured the Bulls' offensive firepower, and the SuperSonics were not easy to defend.
At halftime, the SuperSonics led 55 to 53.
In the second half, in order to strengthen the defense of the penalty area, Jackson Jackson once again sent high center Luke Longley.
Yang Jian seized the opportunity and began to show off his power, leading the team to a 15-3 score. Jackson was forced to request a timeout.
Yang Jian himself scored 9 points, including mid-range shots, three-pointers, cuts and fouls, and various offensive methods. He assisted Kemp to score a dunk, and Kemp went to the free throw line and made two free throws. The other two points were scored by PJ Brown.
Yes, he grabbed the offensive rebound and succeeded in the second attack.
The SuperSonics led the Bulls by 15 points in the away game, which surprised all the viewers. The Chinese fans watching the live broadcast were extremely excited, feeling that the SuperSonics will definitely win the championship this season.
The two commentators think so too.
Sun Zhengping said: "As long as the SuperSonics get off to a good start in the Finals, their chances of winning the championship are too high. Even if the Bulls win at the end of the game, they will have to play three away games in Seattle."
Zhang Lili said: "If the SuperSonics win two games at home, they have a high probability of defeating the Bulls. Very few teams can come back from a 2-3 deficit, and the Bulls will be at a disadvantage even if they have two home games in the future.
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However, they were happy too early.
The Bulls can achieve 72 wins and 10 losses. How can they be defeated so easily?
Jackson Jackson adjusted the lineup and let Rodman and Kukoc partner inside to open up the formation. Jordan, Pippen, and Kukoc scored consecutively and defended solidly.
The Bulls guarded against Yang Jian and Kemp, and relaxed their defense against Payton and Schrempf. As a result, Payton and Schrempf missed their shots, and Kemp also made many passing errors.
Rodman defended Kemp constantly and harassed him. He committed two fouls and gave Kemp free throws without counting the data. Looking at the data, Rodman seemed to be completely suppressed by Kemp. In fact, Kemp was also very uncomfortable. Only in the third quarter, he
There were only 3 mistakes.
Kemp knocked over Rodman during an air cut and was called for a collision with the ball. He received four fouls. He failed to control the number of fouls he committed, and the coach's lessons were useless.
The SuperSonics entered the final quarter with a 5-point lead 84 to 79...