Chapter 108: Tit for tat

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"I don't want to emphasize too much on the Rockets' strength. This team is our most important opponent this season. This team has performed very well this season."
On December 15, 1993, in the home locker room before the start of the game between the Jazz and the Rockets, as the head coach of this team, Jerry Sloan was making the final instructions to his team, while this time other The Jazz players are also listening seriously.
"Especially their center, Hakim Olajuwon, there is no doubt that he really showed the strength of the league's strongest center to everyone this season. He has played against all powerful centers so far this season. They are all victories, whether it is David Robinson or Ewing or O’Neill the day before yesterday, and the Rockets are precisely because of Olajuwon. Now this team is the league’s best in-out tactical team.

"Their combination of inside and outside is the best in the league! It is even higher than the New York Knicks. As for the level of the New York Knicks, I think you should be very clear."
After speaking, Jerry Sloan also looked at these jazz players. When he saw the serious expression on the faces of these jazz players, Jerry Sloan also nodded and expressed satisfaction. Obviously, the jazz player's metaphor for him It is enough to understand that although the Jazz double killed the New York Knicks at home and away this season, the result of the game does not represent the process of the game. When the Jazz lacking a strong center hit the New York Knicks, they played miserably and were beaten by the Nick The combination of Sri Lanka's inside and outside tactics is almost a collapse. If Lin Han's performance is not magical enough, perhaps the home and away team will be the Knicks double jazz.
The Knicks' in-out tactics, which is a combination of inside and outside tactics, are scary enough. The Rockets are even more powerful. No Jazz player would think this is an exaggeration. Because the Knicks and Rockets all watched the Jazz up and down not long ago, although Ewing was rushed back by Lin Han. The state is not the best, but even this Ewing is the top center in the league, and the final result? The Knicks and Ewing were all suppressed by Olajuwon and key players. Ewing was only 20 of 4 in the game. What was directly staged was called being completely exploded.
At least the Jazz up and down had never thought that the Knicks would lose so badly, and the strength of the Rockets can be imagined.
Although none of the Jazz players like the Houston Rockets, they have to admit that this team is extremely powerful. This is especially true when the Jazz haven't been able to compete against opponents with a strong center.
"The Rockets are powerful in addition to Olajuwon, there is a group of shooters on the outside of this team. When Olajuwon and Thorpe force our insiders, whether it is Kenny Smith or Robert Holly or Vernon Maxville, their outside shots are excellent, especially Maxville"
"Lin, although your opponent Maxwell is not a strong All-Star player in this game, but it is extremely difficult. He may be one of the league's most outstanding outside role players. His shot is very good. The three-point shot is very good. Excellent, the defense is also very good, more importantly. His attitude to the game is very good, he is a fairly comprehensive player, and more importantly, he is a player who can score 30 points in a quarter."
When Jerry Sloan said that Maxwell was a very good role player, Lin Han's face was quite normal, but when Jerry Sloan said that this guy was able to score 30 points in a single quarter, Lin Han's face changed a little. Now, obviously, Jerry Sloan just wanted to tell Lin Han. This player is a nerve knife, a role player once scored 30 points in a quarter. What kind of role players have this ability? Of course, it is the neuroknife player who can have such explosive scoring power, and Lin Han’s current characteristics are precisely unsuitable for dealing with such neuroknife players. Because Lin Han's defense is not oppressive and persistent, because of this, Maxville is likely to break out of this game.
"Don’t worry too much, as long as you can stick to him at all times, Lin, your physical fitness is very good, although Maxwell is also very strong, but one thing you are better than him, that is your height He is only 1.93 meters, which is 5 cm lower than you. As long as you can follow him, don’t let him have too many open opportunities.

When the game is about to start, the Jazz locker room, Jerry Sloan is doing the final layout, and the Rockets on the other side are actually the same, even the Rockets locker room is warmer than the Jazz locker room. More, clearly, in the Rockets' view, their strength is stronger, even today's away game has nothing to do.
"Coach, don't worry, I won't give him any chance to break into the dunk"
After Tomjanovich finished speaking, as the team's inside iron gate Olajuwon and Thorpe almost guaranteed at the same time, although they did not play against the Jazz this season, Lin Han's recent game features The Rockets have studied very thoroughly for a long time. This guy has almost used his crazy and strange straight line breakthrough to kill a lot of nba teams recently. Almost no team can find a practical way because Lin Han 'S breakthrough is really too epoch-making, and there is no super strong defensive line that can't stop it, unless everyone in the team surrounds him, but obviously, no team dares to deal with Lin Han like this, because Malone and Stowe Kirton is not an ordinary player, who dare to let go, so apart from Lin Han’s breakthrough when encountering Mourning and Mutombo, a little trouble, most of the time, Lin Han is almost freehand .
However, although Lin Han has been famous for some time recently, the Rockets are not very worried about his breakthrough. In addition to their strong insider Olajuwon, there is also the nba of Otis Thorpe. Perhaps one of the best blue-collar insiders, this guy is not only able to defend and rebound, but also backs singles when necessary, almost a perfect inside-blue-collar player, as a blue-collar player. He used to be able to contribute 20+10 per game. Although you can say that his data was swiped on the junk team, but even the Rockets. He can also contribute more than 10 rebounds and more than 15 points per game, really because of his presence. Olajuwon was able to turn into a fly swatter and send hot pots everywhere.
It was also with him that Olajuwon was able to assure the coach that he would not put Lin Han inside.
So, as far as the team's integrity is concerned, this year's Rockets are almost perfect, the inside can withstand, and the outside shot is accurate.
"Also. Although Lin Han rarely played back-to-back mid-range jump shots in recent games, you should also note that this kid has a lot of offensive routines. Vernon, you are under a lot of pressure in this game."
After being named by Tom Janovic, Maxwell also nodded,
"I will not give him the chance to catch the ball, I will use his body to tell him that he is not yet qualified to enter the nba top player club"
Maxville is very confident, he is a nerve knife. He is a pitcher and his defense is excellent, but he is also a good player playing football. At first, if it was not because of entering the NBA, he could even enter the NFL. The professional football league, his body is very very strong. Throughout the NBA, there are few people who are stuck by him.
He has such self-confidence, a Chinese player, a yellow man. Where can we be stronger?
The Rockets have almost the same tactical layout as the Jazz. From this, it can be seen that neither team wants to lose this game. This game may not be able to determine the winner of this season, but it can make the two teams have a turning point in the season. The losing team is likely to fall from the peak to the underestimation. Although the Rockets have been preparing to adjust the team's status, they do not want the team to fall directly from the peak to the underestimation. The Jazz naturally does the same.
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On December 15, 1993, at eight o'clock in the evening, the Delta Center Arena in Utah, at this time because the game was about to start, the entire Jazz home seat was already full, and as a guest on the scene of the game, the former Boston Celtics Legendary player Larry Bird and former Bulls coach Doug Collins are talking and laughing at this time.
This game is very important, and even they have thought of inviting Magic Johnson, but obviously, Magic Johnson refused because the Lakers head player has a hatred against the Jazz. At the time, he led the ball in 88 The team eliminated the young jazz at that time and has since been hated by the Jazz's head player Malone, so after the Magic Johnson had something like AIDS, Karl Malone was the most joyful kid. At that time, the entire league chose to forgive the magic When he was a teacher, only Ma Long kept talking about the magician constantly. He had to say that the nba superstars at this time all had a heart of hatred.
As for why Larry Bird accepted the invitation? That's because this guy is so boring. After retiring, playing golf every day will be boring. Originally, he wanted to find something for the Celtics to do, such as being a general manager or a head coach, but Kai The Celtics have a lot of internal factions and internal struggles are extremely fierce, so the Celtics never thought of asking Larry Bird to lead the team to revive, so even if Larry Bird wants to stay on the team, he can only do it. Leisure time, so this white legendary superstar with a high IQ is really in pain.
Moreover, Lin Han has been so hot these days. He is so flamboyant that even the ‘old guy’ who has withdrawn from the league, he really wants to see if this young man is really rumored. Strong, and this jazz and rocket game is definitely an epic game.
"I'm afraid Lin will change his game in this game. He needs to shoot more in the periphery against the Rockets. He has rarely used it in recent games. However, Maxwell's defense is very tough. I'm afraid he can't get rid of it. Defense, this game is a bit difficult for him"
When Doug Collins saw the jazz players coming out of the cheers of the fans, he also looked at the jazz number eight player who was accepting the cheers and applause of the fans. It is really not easy to play, because most of Lin Han's mid-range shots are back-turning. Back-turning shots are not bad, but this type of attack requires physical contact with the opponent if the opponent's body is extremely strong. Then the success rate of this shooting method is difficult to guarantee, as for the remaining three-pointers, even if he is sitting next to Larry Bird. I dare not say that I can have such a good outside feel in a game.
Therefore, the situation facing Lin Han in this game is actually quite dangerous. There is no inside, no distance in the middle, no confidence outside the three-point line, and his defense cannot be trusted. One is not good. This rookie who has recently stormed the storm is likely to lose in this game. The sinner of the ball.
"Although I don't know much about this young man, from his present expression, he should have a strong confidence in this game. Perhaps the situation may not be as dangerous as you said."
After Collins finished speaking, Larry Bird did not agree, but after observing Lin Han for a while, said with a smile, but after Larry Bird finished, Collins shook his head again.
"His off-ball running is also very good, but he rarely uses his off-ball running to make a mid-range emergency stop jumper. If he has this ability, maybe the situation will be different, but from these 20 games Judging from the game, he has almost no mid-range jumper jumper"
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This game is a crucial one. But for the Jazz, there is no way to change their starting lineup in any game. The center does not have a trusted player, so it is still a military stop. The power forward is Malone, the small forward is Brian Russell who has already secured the team's starter, the shooting guard is Lin Han, and the point guard is Stockton. If there is no accident, this starting lineup will continue until the season. End.
As for the Rockets side, it is also extremely stable. The center position is the team's head Olajuwon, and the power forward is the league's best blue-collar clue. The small forward was rookie last year, Robert Holly. The shooting guard is the league's famous nerve knife, a strongman who once scored 30 points in the fourth quarter of a game. The point guard is Kenny Smith, the famous shooter in the league.
When the starting lineups of the two teams completed the warm-up, they all stood at the designated position. When the referee Bavitar threw the basketball in his hand into the air, the game was officially started.
However, this time there was almost no suspense in the jump ball. Olajuwon easily defeated the young center of the soldiers and helped the Rockets get the first wave of ball rights.
As a team with a big center and the best team in-out in the league, the Rockets' offensive advancement is not very fast, but this team makes it difficult for the Jazz after advancing to halftime. Although Kenny Smith is the point guard, the defender is not the team’s organizer. The team’s real organizer is Olajuwon, who is the center. Kenny Smith more often dribbles the ball halfway through. After the ball was handed over to Olajuwon in the field, he ran to the designated position to prepare for the ball and shoot. Most of the rocket tactics are like this, with a column inside and a group of shooters on the outside.
Naturally, as the first attack in this game, the Rockets naturally played according to their tactical design. After receiving a pass from Kenny Smith, Olajuwon faced Spencer’s defense. The leading player of the team hasn’t finished the footwork in the basket, and the soldier behind him was shaken by Olajuwon. In the face of such a weak defense, the Rocket’s leading player almost took a little effort and directly Turning the dunk helped the Rockets score the first point of the game.
"Very beautiful footsteps in the basket. Perhaps in the history of NBA, no one except Kevin has a footsteps comparable to Olajuwon."
When Olajuwon shook Spencer's defensive dunk very beautifully in the boos of the audience, as a guest commentator for this game, Larry Bird also gave a very high evaluation. Kevin, naturally McHale, the legendary power forward of the Celtics, but the first NBA footsteps at that time, it was because of the need to make room for McHale, Larry Bird was forced to play from the power forward position To the small forward.
Therefore, Larry Bird's evaluation of Olajuwon can be said to be very high, but no one will feel wrong with this evaluation, because this is the fact.
"Boy, I hope your performance in this game is as good as your eloquence"
After easily defeating the soldiers, Olajuwon did not forget to ridicule Lin Han when he walked past Lin Han when he was back.
In the face of Olajuwon's sarcasm, Lin Han was extremely calm at this time, because he knew that it was Olajuwon who was irritating him. If he was really irritated by Olajuwon, he became calm and finally chose to Rajuwong struggled. Then he can really be fooled.
So after adjusting his emotions, Lin Han shook his head, and at the same time, he looked at him in disbelief and was dazed at the inside. I don’t know what happened, but he was really speechless about the team’s starting center. Faced with a strong center, the Jazz inside only had a blow.
"It seems that Lin Han is going to be a tragedy in this game. Olajuwon is already staring at him. Olajuwon is not comparable to Ewing. There are not many players who are targeted by Olajuwon. Good ending! This kid's game is definitely over!"
"Yes, if this kid can't break through this game, coupled with the opposition Maxwell's defense is also very good, his mid-range back jumper is useless. In the end, he can only keep on three points Throwing outside the line, when the jazz loses, he will become the first sinner in this game!"
"Hahaha, it looks like this guy is finally about to finish the game. Before this season, this kid was too arrogant and can now rest!"
Olajuwon's provocation to Lin Han after scoring the first goal of this game, others naturally see it in the eyes, especially the crowd on the sidelines who have been waiting for Lin Han's shameful media reporters in NBA. This group of guys have already been waiting for this day. Ewing or Barkley have failed in the face of Lin Han before, and this time Olajuwon will not let them down.
And in the face of these people's sarcasm. Even the reporters who have maintained Lin Han's local media for the jazz have no reason to refute, because in fact this is the case, Lin Han faced a lot of pressure in this game, if Olajuwon really decided to block Lin Han.
In the face of Olajuwon’s provocation, what Lin Han can do is very simple, that is, use his performance to fight back!
However, before fighting back to Olajuwon, one thing Lin Han needs to do is to get rid of Maxwell. In this game, Lin Han only passed halftime. The Rockets defensive player posted it, obviously. He is not ready to let Lin Han catch the ball easily.
This guy is ready to post against Lin Han in the whole game.
"Oh, boy. Don't blame me for this game, who made you offend our boss"
After Maxwell posted Lin Han, the Rockets guard did not forget to criticize Lin Han, especially when Stockton was looking for a pass to Lin Han, this always followed Lin Han The Rockets guard who accompanied Lin Han to play the ball-free running position secretly pushed hard, ready to squeeze Lin Han to the moment when he was looking for Lin Han in the Stockton pass!
"what?!"
It's just that after Maxwell's effort, the defender, who has always been known for his strength and toughness, suddenly felt like he hit a door. This rookie, who is much higher than him, is not worse than him in strength. When he slammed into Lin Han secretly, it was not Lin Han who was knocked away, but himself!
"How can this be?!"
Not to mention Maxwell himself, even the other Rockets on the side feel a little weird. They all know the power of Maxwell. Except for a few inside players of the team, he is the strongest, but The first strong player on the outside of the Rockets was miraculously hit by Lin Han when he was knocked away by Lin Han. This is unacceptable!
And when Lin Han drove Maxville to get the chance to receive the ball, even Stockton was a little stunned. Originally, he thought that his pass might be a mistake. He just did not like Lin Han. Reasonably fighting strength with Maxwell rather than struggling with a high arm span and secretly angry, just did not expect the end to be such a result.
"How much is this kid hiding?!"
At this time, Lin Lin, who had received the ball, jumped high from the right side of the free throw line. After preparing to catch the ball, he rushed forward and took a one-stop jump shot. Lin Stockton's mouth was very very open. Big.
Because the height of Lin Han’s shooting at this time is too high, he has been in the league for so many years, and he has not really seen how many players can jump so high when the emergency stop jumper, after all, for a pitcher That is to say, it's not that the higher the jump when shooting, the better. You need to have a suitable height. Too high is not easy to control the posture and shot point of the shot. Too low is easy to block. So most nba players are shooting. When taking the middle value, there is no one like Lin Han, so straight up and down, and jumping so high.
So, when I saw Lin Han almost stopped at the highest altitude, the Rockets guard Maxville standing under Lin Han at this time was stunned like other players on the court and the coaches on the sidelines.
And just when everyone was stunned by Lin Han's shooting and jumping height, Lin Han used Westbrook's straight-up and down-stop jumper skills in the air to calmly shoot the first goal of the game.
With a bang, this ball was followed by the crazy cheers of the live jazz fans after the shot, and it was hollowed into the net!
"This, this, this is Lin Han's emergency stop jumper? Does this guy really stop emergency jumper?!"
When Lin Han hit a jumper~EbookFREE.me~ Doug Collins sitting on the side of the court was amazed, and Larry Bird on the side was very calm at this time, still a relaxed smile.
But if you really look at Bird's eyes at this time, the legendary Celtics player is not as easy as he showed.
"This kid's shot is really chic!"
Larry Bird sweated secretly in his heart. He was the first time he saw a yellow-skinned player playing a jumper on NBA. He actually relied on his physical fitness. From the past, he broke away from Maxwell to use his own. Bounce, this kid's action on the field is very domineering!
And it was such a domineering Lin Han that shocked the audience as soon as it opened. This time it officially entered Olajuwon's eyes.
At this time, Olajuwon, who was sitting inside the Rockets, was staring at Lin Han, who was being ‘touched’ by Malone and the jazz player, with a pair of almost murderous eyes.
"This is fun, if it was like a dead dog at first, it would be too boring" (to be continued)