The Sonics performed very strongly and became the home team supported by Chinese fans. But in the United States, most people still support the Bulls and Michael Jordan.
Of course, Yang Jian, who was able to suppress Jordan, became a household name in the United States, even if he was the villain in the finals.
Coincidentally, Ares, the god of war, is a villain in the minds of young Americans. He is a famous character in DC comics and the archenemy of Wonder Woman. As for Marvel...who in the 1990s would care about Marvel who wants to sell themselves out?
A company that can’t be sold?
Yang Jian's nickname "God of War" spread among fans. He was able to match Jordan when he first entered the league, and his ability fully deserved this nickname. Therefore, he became the first NBA nickname with the word "god" in it.
Jordan is not a player. Jordan, who won three championships, has not yet been called the "God of Basketball" by fans.
On June 8, the fourth game of the finals will continue in Seattle.
Facing the Bulls' iron-clad defense, the Sonics' outside players performed well, while the inside players were collectively lost.
The Bulls' tactic in this game was to block the penalty area and let the Sonics players shoot from mid- to long-range. If they were shot to death, they would admit it. Coach Phil Jackson realized that the team's internal and external defense could not take into account both. On the field, they had both internal and external defense.
Something went wrong and the Sonics blossomed more.
On the offensive end, the Bulls also made adjustments. Kukoc started the game and partnered with Longley in the paint, with Rodman coming on as a substitute. Kukoc starting the game can help his teammates open up space, and there will not be many people gathering near the penalty area to fight for their muscles.
, it is easier for defenders to break through with the ball.
In a parallel world, Ron Harper was injured in the Finals and barely played in two games, which caused loopholes in the Bulls' perimeter defense. The Sonics won two consecutive games at home. Now that Yang Jian's defense is very clean, Harper's task
It’s different, and I’ve always maintained good health.
The important rotation players are all there, and the Bulls' defense is almost impeccable. The only weakness is the fear of fast and small guards breaking through. The SuperSonics do not have such guards, and Snow, the shortest player on the team, is 191cm.
The Bulls players played the rhythm they are good at, fought hard throughout the game, and used their rich experience to win.
At the end of the game, the score was 97 to 107, and the two sides tied at 2 to 2.
Yang Jian played the entire game, making 9 of 17 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, 7 of 7 free throws, scoring 27 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.
Payton played 45 minutes, making 6 of 13 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, 5 of 6 free throws, and scored 17 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals.
Schrempf made 7 of 12 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, 5 of 6 free throws, and scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Kemp was so bad. He only scored 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 blocks in 42 minutes, and had a team-high 5 turnovers. Kemp exposed his weaknesses in this game. He can only be effective when he faces the frame and rushes to play. The opponent blocks
Being in the penalty area, he doesn't pose much of a threat when he mainly shoots jump shots from outside.
The Sonics made a total of 20 turnovers, while the Bulls only had 9. This was an important reason for the Sonics' loss. They had fewer shooting opportunities than the Bulls.
Outside substitute Vincent Askew once again became a hindrance. He played 10 minutes, scored only 2 points on 1 of 3 shots, and made 3 turnovers.
Snow only played 3 minutes in this game and did nothing. He was better than himself at the same time in the parallel world, mainly in technique, and his mentality did not change much. He was nervous as soon as he came on the court and could not perform to the same level as in training.
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The SuperSonics rely on a three-man rotation inside, and both Earvin Johnson and Frank Brickkowski were abandoned. They can play, but their shortcomings are obvious. One cannot attack and the other cannot defend.
Jordan finally broke out. He made 11 of 23 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers, and 11 of 11 free throws. He scored 36 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. However, he did not play comfortably, and was mostly guarded by Payton.
Score a mid- to long-range jump shot.
Pippen was still sluggish and became the Bulls' most disappointing player. He made 5 of 14 shots, 1 of 4 three-pointers, and 1 of 3 free throws. He only scored 12 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals.
If the Bulls fail to win the championship, Pippen will definitely be pulled out for a "meeting". He only shot over 40% from the field in one game, how can he be called a superstar?
Rodman was in foul trouble and played for a relatively short time. He scored 4 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists in 30 minutes. Rodman could grab double-digit rebounds in every game and played very steadily.
At the press conference after the game, the relationship between the two teams was not so harmonious, and they were full of quarrels in the distance.
In order to score points in this game, Yang Jian also used the "big swing". Rodman was the one who was fouled and was very dissatisfied. Yang Jian made a baseline cut for a layup, but was pulled down by Rodman in the air.
, this action was a bit dangerous and almost caused a conflict.
Payton received a technical foul for questioning the referee's decision.
The controversy in this game also includes the number of Jordan's free throws. Jordan's star whistle is too obvious. Even at the SuperSonics' home court, he is the person with the best whistle in the game. In many games at the same level, Yang Jian did not have a whistle, and Jordan went up.
Free throw line.
The truth is that president David Stern didn't want to see the current No. 1 player easily defeated by a rookie, so the Sonics didn't have a home whistle in this game.
League officials know one thing very well. If the SuperSonics lead 3-1, it will be difficult for the Bulls to come back and win the championship. It is better to let the two teams tie 2-2, and the ratings of the next "Battle of Tianwang Mountain" will be sure
Very amazing.
This is called a "balance whistle" and is intended to favor the lagging side.
Of course, the referee will not go too far, but will not let the Sonics benefit at home. If the Sonics' home whistle is very powerful and the players can take advantage of it when defending, it is easy to have a situation like the third game, which is already lacking.
It is even more difficult for the Bulls to score at the offensive point.
The problem is that the Sonics, which has the same record as the Bulls in the regular season, already has one less home court than the Bulls in the finals. The referee blew the balance whistle at the Sonics' home court again. How could the Sonics players and fans be willing?
It's useless if you don't want to. There is never absolute fairness in this world. The NBA is also a league that is particularly prone to unfair incidents.
NBA's star whistle is no secret, everyone knows it, and it will not be eliminated in 20 years.
Some people make a four-step layup and their elbow clears the way. The referee calls the person who was elbowed a foul and asks you if you are angry? The players must be angry, but the fans will not and will praise the person who elbowed the person to the sky because of his
The data looks good.
The Sonics were once a beneficiary, but now they are a victim.
In the 1996 Finals in the parallel world, the Bulls led 3-0, and the SuperSonics' two consecutive wins was a bit of a balancing act. At that time, the SuperSonics had a particularly obvious home court advantage, and the league did not want to see a sweep of the Finals.
Unless the strength gap between the two sides is really too big, a sweep in the NBA finals is rare.
Unlike the angry Payton, Yang Jian was calm when evaluating the game. "Although we lost this game, I think the advantage is always on the Sonics' side, and even our advantage is getting bigger and bigger. I believe that the end result
In the game, we will definitely win the match point."
The reporter asked: "Why?"
Yang Jian smiled and said: "Because we are young, in a 7-match 4-win game, the more games we play, the more disadvantageous it will be for the Bulls. Their physical strength is at a disadvantage. I think the key to victory or defeat is the first five games.
As long as we withstand it and there is no winner, we will most likely win the championship."
Yang Jian used this method to put psychological pressure on the Bulls players, and what he said was true. He thought about it for a moment, and he knew what the Sonics' biggest advantage was.
Both he and Kemp have top-level physical fitness. Even if the schedule is tight, they can return to their best condition after just one day of rest. Can Jordan and Pippen recover so quickly? In the future, many older stars will take turns in the regular season because of their poor recovery ability.
, continuous combat will affect the competitive state.
No matter how strong the star whistle is, it is still a support. Yang Jian's confidence comes from his strength. He cheats...