Basketball Myth: Super Guard

Chicago.

The lights in Chicago are bright at night, and the United Center, the home of the Bulls, is even more lively today.

The square outside the arena was crowded with people. It was estimated that there were thousands of people under the mottled lights, almost all of them Bulls fans.

Only die-hard Bulls fans will stay outside the arena instead of watching the game live at home.

The noise spread across the square.

Interestingly, compared to the hustle and bustle outside the United Center, some other neighborhoods seem strangely quiet and lack the bustle of the past.

This is because a lot of people came to the United Center, either inside or outside the arena.

Of course, more people choose to stay at home, either with a few friends, or as a family sitting on the sofa, looking forward to today's game.

The streets outside were naturally deserted.

Inside the United Center, which can accommodate more than 20,000 people, the noise was deafening and the auditorium was packed.

There were many celebrities near the court, including the Bulls' owner and general manager, as well as Bulls legends Michael Jordan, Pippen, and some former Bulls players, who also came to the scene.

Of course, there are also some business tycoons and entertainment stars.

For example, singer Rihanna, JAY-Z couple, etc...

There were so many spectators and so many celebrities present that it was unimaginable that this was just an Eastern Conference semifinal.

Yes, it's just an Eastern Conference semifinal.

But this is not a simple Eastern Conference semifinals, this is the Bulls vs. the Heat, a collision between two super teams, a showdown between old enemies, and it is also a tiebreaker, a battle of life and death, which naturally attracts much attention. .

"Can we win this game?" A fan asked his friend next to him, clasping his hands. He was already nervous before the game started.

"It will definitely work." The friend next to him was also very nervous, biting his lip, but his tone was firm, "We have been waiting for this day for a long time."

Not just them, many Bulls players feel the same as them at this moment.

Even two or three years after losing to the Heat in the Eastern Conference finals for two consecutive seasons, fans still clearly remember that scene, and they still feel uncomfortable thinking about it.

Therefore, Bulls fans are extremely nervous about today's game. They look forward to the Bulls winning and successfully revenge, but they can't help but worry, what if they fail?

Soon, players from both sides came to the court.

When the Heat players arrived, the audience immediately burst into loud boos. Although they knew very well that for a team like the Heat, boos on the road would not have much effect, they still roared. , burst into huge boos.

After a long time, the boos subsided.

Players from both sides were getting ready to go on the court to warm up. Jordan, Pippen and other Bulls famous players came to the Bulls rest area, talked to the players for a while, and cheered them up.

Afterwards, both sides went on stage to warm up.

The warm-up process seemed very dull, but a depressing chill could be seen from the expressions of the players on both sides.

At 7:30 in the evening, the game finally started.

When players from both sides came to the court, their eyes collided with each other, and the chilling atmosphere spread instantly, permeating the entire stadium...

...

Philadelphia, 76ers practice facility.

It was already evening, and Qin Hao and others' extra practice had ended, but the three of them did not leave the arena. Wood and Barry had left, while Qin Hao and others were sitting on the court.

"Is it time for the game to start?" Butler suddenly said.

"It should start." Kawhi replied, uncharacteristically talking more and proactively asking: "I don't know how the fight went. Which side has the upper hand? Will the Bulls or the Heat win in the end? ?”

There was another moment of silence.

Qin Haocai spoke slowly: "I really couldn't guess which side would win in this game. The fact that both sides can reach the tiebreaker is enough to show that the strength of each other is very close."

"Yes!" Butler and Little Kaz nodded in unison.

The three of them did not watch all the previous six games between the Bulls and the Heat, but they also watched a few live broadcasts.

In addition, in addition to training these days, coach Luke has also summoned players to participate in video analysis.

No matter whether the final opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals is the Bulls or the Heat, you can always gain something by watching the video analysis of the matches between these two teams.

Judging from the previous six games, the Heat are strong because they have the Big Three, and the star advantage lies there. Even if the competitive status of Wade and Bosh has declined compared to two or three years ago, at the critical moment, they broke out. It's still scary to wake up.

The Bulls' advantages are a balanced lineup and excellent bench depth. In addition, there is no doubt about the strength of Rose at his peak.

At critical moments, it is precisely because of the peak Rose that he can compete with James and avoid being dominated by James.

In six games of fighting, both sides used all their cards and held nothing back, but the final result was that the series was dragged into a tiebreaker.

This is enough to show that the two sides are really equal.

"However, I still hope the Bulls can win." Suddenly, Qin Hao spoke again, saying emotionally, "I hope Rose can win."

Butler and Xiaoka turned their heads: "Yeah."

...

Chicago.

United Center.

"Whoosh, whoosh..."

Several Bulls players came to the sidelines, holding their knees and breathing heavily. The sweat on Rose's forehead and face was like raindrops, lying on his eyelids, but he did not wipe it away, and did not even blink his eyes. Sharp, like a blade.

By this time the game had reached the second half of the second quarter.

From the beginning of the game, the two sides were fighting hard, going straight into a desperate state, without any reservations, sparing no effort in physical fitness, not afraid of danger, just to grab every rebound, score every attack, and do a good job in every defense... ...

Because both sides understand that this game cannot be lost and cannot afford to lose.

The Bulls cannot afford to lose.

If they lose, losing to the Heat three times in the playoffs, they cannot face the Chicago fans, nor can they face themselves. I'm afraid that from now on, the Heat will become their inner demon, and they will never be able to muster the courage to face the Heat.

The Heat can't afford to lose.

If they lose, they will be eliminated and miss the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat will miss the Finals for two consecutive years. Then whether the lineup of the Big Three can still win the championship will be a question, and whether the Heat's lineup can still be maintained. Become unknown.

Therefore, no matter which side loses, what awaits them may not only be this game, but the end of this series, and it may also be a huge change for the team.

Rose turned his head and looked towards the Heat. James was also holding his knees, panting and looking towards him.

The eyes of the two people intertwined in the air, as if two sharp swords were colliding, hitting a string of sparks...