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The next morning, as expected, the news that Jiang Dalin went to the airport to pick up Kim Kardashian became the headlines of major media newspapers. Kim Kardashian did not follow Jiang Dalin to the arena, and she did not intend to take "

"Little Darling" went to the arena to watch the game. She had no intention of doing so. Her only thought was to spend Christmas with Jiang Dalin and her children.

The "Christmas War" starts two or three hours earlier than the usual game time. Although it ends a little later, it is indeed possible to have a "reunion dinner" before the end of Christmas.

Jiang Dalin had the media surrounding him, but he still didn't say too much, letting everyone focus more on the game.

In fact, this attitude is already the default.

Because it is Christmas, the locker room today is much busier than usual. Almost everyone else brought their families to the arena.

For the Wizards, who play at home, this is a relatively lucky aspect.

Maybe it was for this reason that before the game started in the afternoon, when the Indiana Pacers entered the court, the air pressure was very low.

Including Reggie Miller…

For these superstars, they really hate the "Christmas War".

They were in a bad mood and wanted to leave the Wizards' home court with a victory. This was also a kind of comfort.

O'Neal Jr. and Jiang Dalin jump ball.

The ball was still successfully snatched by Jiang Dalin, and the Wizards won the first attack. A close-up shot of Jiang Dalin also appeared on the big screen. At Jiang Dalin's home, Kim Kardashian was holding "Little Darling"

, also murmured softly: "Look, look, Darling, it's dad..."

"Little Darling" really looked at the TV under her words, and then cried "Wow".

It happens to be Artest in the picture...

Billups held the ball past half-court, and Tinsley struggled closely with him. "Flounder" dribbled the ball calmly and directed his teammates' movements at the same time.

And at this moment, he suddenly hit the inside with a lob.

Jiang Dalin rushed over and dunked easily with one hand.

The already hot scene suddenly became even hotter.

For Wizards fans, Jiang Dalin's dunk is undoubtedly the most delicious addition to Christmas.

And now the game has just begun. I don't know how many wonderful goals he will contribute tonight. But they know very well that it will never end so easily.

“Christmas dinner”…

They are ready!

What surprised Kim Kardashian was that "Little Darling" who was crying just now stopped crying when he saw Jiang Dalin's dunk.

Tinsley dribbled the ball for half of the game. His development this season has been somewhat lower than the fans' expectations. Not only did his scoring average drop by 2 points, but there was no obvious increase in other aspects, but a slight decrease.

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But even so, he still firmly secured his starting position.

And this team doesn't need him to score, he just needs to be able to provide defense and then carry the ball across the half court...

The ball was transferred from his hands to Brand Miller's hands in the high post, and then quickly to O'Neal Jr., who was running back to the basket from the baseline, and then scored easily.

Karl Malone accidentally let this guy slip away...

"Okay, okay!"

It was a big holiday, and Karl Malone didn't want to be cruel, but now, the young man Jermaine O'Neal has caught his attention.

If you want to play seriously, then play seriously!

When O'Neal Jr. high-fived Brad Miller, a smile appeared on his face like a primary school student, but suddenly he felt a piercing cold light behind him. The moment he met Karl Malone's eyes, his smile suddenly froze.

God, no, Santa Claus, come and take me away on an elk!

Sure enough, when the Wizards came to their half, Karl Malone actively asked for the ball. The Wizards fans on the sidelines couldn't help but muttered: "So far this season, I have never seen Karl Malone be so active on the offensive end...

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These words made O'Neal's face become even heavier, and he was careful about Karl Malone's elbow the whole time. He knew very well that the Pacers, their head coach Thomas, once had an "out-of-body experience" under this elbow.

I almost didn't recover.

He respects their head coach, but he doesn't want to have the same experience as their head coach.

Karl Malone turned his head and shot a mid-range shot. O'Neal subconsciously raised his hand, trying to keep the distance while causing interference.

Although there was no interference, the ball "bang" did not go in.

Brad Miller faced Jiang Dalin and decisively gave up the fight for the rebound. Jiang Dalin faked a move under the basket, and O'Neal Jr. and Miller, who were defending, jumped up at the same time and gave the ball to the basket.

Karl Malone.

The latter swung his arm and it was a dunk!

The scene exploded again...

Because Jiang Dalin's fake move under the basket shook two people.

"To be honest, Jiang Lin is really becoming more and more proficient in his movements under the basket!" Kenny Smith was very emotional when he saw Jiang Dalin's movements just now.

Think about Jiang Dalin last year, and then look at Jiang Dalin this year, this guy has improved so fast!

The most important thing is that he not only has the skills at the basket, he also has the ability to play the ball at the basket!

In fact, many players have failed to further increase their dominance under the basket. One of the most important problems is that they do not have the ability to play the ball under the basket...

This allows them to get the ball under the basket, and the opponent can double-team them unscrupulously.

If anything, in Kenny Smith's opinion, Jiang Dalin's mastery of the ability to play the ball is more important than his mastery of the skills at the basket.

The bigger cheers are for Karl Malone.

So far this season, Karl Malone may have only dunked two or three times. It is really not easy to see him dunk tonight.

But this is quite normal. A 39-year-old "old man" really doesn't just deduct the money if he wants to...

While returning to defense, Karl Malone punched his chest hard!

It looks a bit domineering and arrogant...

O'Neal Jr. picked up the ball under the basket, and when he looked up, he happened to see Karl Malone's eyes again. This guy was back on defense, his eyes still staring at him, as if he was saying, it's not over yet, the next time, let's go

Look, you actually dare to shake me.

Damn, you really thought I was afraid of you, right?

Little O'Neal's temper also rose.

Of course, this temper only lasted until he stood with Karl Malone again, feeling the thick arms dangling on his chest, and suddenly he lost his temper again...

Tinsley couldn't get the ball inside, and Reggie Miller ran past him like a gust of wind, grabbed the ball and quickly transferred it to Artest who was running.

Michael Jordan carried Artest toward the inside, with his hands firmly in front of him. Artest almost made a mistake and at least gave the ball to O'Neal.

The ball was scored and played, and when it came to O'Neal's hands, he raised one hand high and put the ball into the basket again.

I'm afraid of returning, but there is one thing, O'Neal can be sure, Karl Malone's footsteps really can't keep up with him...

Artest looked at Michael Jordan with a hint of admiration on his face.

He can now be said to be the best third-position defender in the entire league. He is full of strength and has very good tonnage. When he rushes forward, most people are really unable to stop him.

But in front of Michael Jordan, he really felt restrained just now, and there was an uncomfortable feeling that he was full of strength but couldn't use it...

In fact, this is not surprising.

Michael Jordan's experience is put here. In terms of physical fitness, he may not be as good as Artest now, but based on his poor offensive ability and offensive skills, it is too simple to judge how he will take action.

So far this season, Artest has averaged 15 points per game, an increase of 5 points from last season. Originally, he thought he could do it.

It seems now...

I'd better rely on defense to make a living!

Artest is determined.

Karl Malone and O'Neal Jr. are also involved. The latter is smart and doesn't stick to his body, but he won't put it too far. Anyway, as long as he can avoid the sudden attack of the elbow.

This kind of defense just captures the fact that Karl Malone has no ability to hold the ball and play from behind...

In fact, Karl Malone has no championship in his entire career, which has a lot to do with it!

An insider without the ability to hold the ball, even if he can score more points, will still have disadvantages, just like Karl Malone now, who can easily be manipulated by O'Neal Jr.

It was also at this time that Karl Malone suddenly realized that the guy opposite him had averaged 20 plus 10 points per game this season and was already an inside player above the first line in the league.

It's not like he can do whatever he wants.

He had the upper hand just now, but the more critical point now seems to be that the opponent has not adapted to his defensive intensity.

Now after adjusting, we have taken the absolute initiative.

I'm just too greedy, so I shouldn't have the idea of ​​suppressing him both offensively and defensively...

Karl Malone, who understood this, no longer asked for the ball, but devoted himself more actively to defense. Although his steps were much slower than those of his opponent, one thing he knew very well was that O'Neal Jr. was not very good either.

His low-post singles skills and the use of mobility to attack the basket twice are his special skills.

In this case, he only needs to guard the semi-arc of the reasonable collision zone.

"Whoosh!"

But then, O'Neal Jr. used a mid-range catch and shoot to tell him, this won't work!

"Jermaine is really good this season. Karl Malone can't restrain him at all..."

Kenny Smith noticed O'Neal's calmness on the court and glanced at the data column. It was only halfway through the first quarter and this guy had already scored 6 points.

I'm in really good shape tonight...

Moreover, he is not the only one in the Pacers who is in excellent form tonight. Others are also in very good form and have a strong belief in winning.

At 4 minutes and 15 seconds into the second quarter of this game, the Pacers were in the lead, leading by 5 points!

Scott saw this and called a timeout.

The Pacers high-fived each other when they came off the court. At this point in the game, it is already good to be so far ahead of the Wizards. What they have to do now is to continue to maintain this momentum and then completely win the game.

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"Come on, guys, although this is just a regular season game, it's Christmas, and now that we're on the court, I don't want us to miss the Christmas dinner with a loss..."

Scott wants to increase the Wizards' intensity on both ends of the court.

"The Pacers guys obviously want to win, but rather than letting them win the game, I'd rather give them a loss as their Christmas gift!"

He said loudly and kept clapping his hands "papapapa". After everyone on the Wizards team came on the court, the momentum was obviously different from before.

It's not surprising that this team is basically composed of "old people". They don't value the Christmas game, and they will inevitably feel that they have no motivation.

But now, although not everyone is full of fighting ability, at any rate, everyone's expressions have changed.

It's just that the Pacers have indeed grown more this season. They still coordinate the passing game in an orderly manner despite the Wizards' more serious defense. Especially O'Neal, who once again hit mid-range shots steadily, and is in good shape.

Karl Malone's performance has changed...

"It's okay, we'll return one!"

Billups quickly moved forward after taking the ball in the backcourt. He calmed down his teammates with a calm voice and began to move according to the tactics. Jiang Dalin and Karl Malone set up a double high screen, and Billups arrived with the ball.

The top of the arc suddenly projects directly.

This "cold shot" was something Tinsley didn't expect.

The high arc passed through, and the ball fell into the basket accurately...

Scored 3 points!

The cheers at the scene suddenly became louder, and the slightly silent atmosphere immediately broke the dull atmosphere, and the Wizards fans returned to a cheerful state.

"Well done mate!"

Jiang Dalin took the initiative to high-five Billups. This guy is getting better and better at this trick.

The score difference came to 5 points.

Artest faced Michael Jordan with the ball again, and finally chose to give the ball to O'Neal. O'Neal continued to give it to the outside, and Reggie Miller took the ball.

"Whoosh!"

The ball also got into the basket steadily.

Just like he has made more than 2,000 three-pointers.

This goal can be said to be very critical. After all, Billups's three-pointer was indeed enough to demoralize the team. If no one steps forward at this time, it may become a rhythm point.

Bill Walton looked at the ball and said: "Reggie Miller is still the soul of this team!"

Even though O'Neal Jr. averages 20 plus 10 per game, and even though Artest has become an increasingly popular defensive star, when it comes to the Pacers, most people think of Reggie Miller.

Because this team needs him to stand up at critical moments and stabilize military morale!

Michael Jordan also asked for the ball in the next round. He faced Artest while dribbling. Seeing Jiang Dalin step forward, he did not hesitate and directly chose the pick-and-roll, relying on the screen to bypass Artest.

Scored the ball from distance.

"Okay, it seems that the old guys are gradually starting to exert their strength!"