Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

The second quarter begins.

Speaking of which, the focus of Jerry Sloan's tactics before the game was defense, so the Jazz's defense was very intense throughout the first quarter. Apart from that, what made him most happy was the effect of the offensive attack and bombing, which completely controlled the game. Rhythm.

Everyone in the Jazz sped up. Regardless of whether the other positions of the Suns did not return to defense in time, one thing is certain. Li Shengli, who was running wildly, was far ahead of the Suns' center. Neither Miller nor Mark could catch up.

It is this point that gave the Jazz a brief opportunity to play more and less in the process of quickly advancing to the frontcourt. Although normal offense and defense can also be played, it is definitely not as easy as playing more and less.

It is worth mentioning that the first shot in the offensive round is not necessarily Li Shengli's. After all, compared with the backcourt players, Li Shengli's body is still a bit slower in terms of speed.

But slow is just a little slower, and whether it is Crotty, Tyrone, or Stockton, Li Shengli, who has just sprinted to the basket, can guarantee offensive rebounds. If his teammates cannot score, he will hit two Attack, and Barkley wants to cover up the defense, no one can limit Malone at this point.

For a time, the morale of the Jazz Legion was like a rainbow, and the battle became smoother and smoother.

The rhythm of the second quarter was still in the fast lane of the Jazz. As for the Suns, they wanted to control the rhythm but couldn't. They were completely led by the Jazz army and could only follow behind to eat the exhaust.

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"Damn it, isn't this guy Li too crazy?"

"Oh my god, does he want his life? His body will definitely not be able to bear such a beating. Even if this is a tiebreaker, there is no need to cripple yourself!"

There is only one game in the league today. To say it is attracting the most attention is an understatement. After all, there are nearly 20,000 viewers at the scene, not to mention the fans waiting in front of the live broadcast. And TNT’s middle-aged and elderly commentary team Naturally, he will not be absent.

George Gervin and Larry Bird both expressed surprise, and although Thompson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the opposite side looked calm and composed, they were also worried.

"Slow down, you must slow down. Jerry Sloan is risking Lee's career by playing like this!" Thompson said with a heavy face: "The Jazz have played 13 games in the playoffs, but Lee's average playing time has been It’s been 44 minutes.”

You wouldn't know if you didn't mention it, but when Thompson reminded it, everyone discovered...it seemed to be the case.

The confrontation at the center position is inherently fierce. While shouldering the offensive pressure, he also has to shoulder the responsibility of interior defense, which consumes a lot of physical energy.

Even for a team like the Rockets, which is desperate for its main force, Olajuwon's average time per game does not exceed 40 minutes, but Li Shengli played an astonishing 44 minutes in the Jazz's playoffs.

The physical energy consumption is not the key. The key is that after the physical energy reaches the bottom, the probability of injury increases, and injuries are too fatal for a player.

"Everything has a price. Lee has his own choice. There's no point in being anxious. Just wait and see. The Jazz won't take the initiative to slow down. It depends on how the Suns respond." Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said angrily.

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The Jazz Express drove for half a knot, and the sun ate the exhaust gas for half a knot.

Paul's seat was a little hot and he couldn't sit still at all. He called a timeout again because he was already 8 points behind in the first half of the quarter, plus 11 points in the first quarter...

Trailing by 19 points in one and a half quarters?

How about playing with an egg ball?

What frightened Paul the most was that Li Shengli had 30 points and 12 rebounds in one and a half quarters. Due to the speed increase, all his offensive rebounds were used for secondary attacks, so he still had 3 assists and 2 blocks.

Therefore, if you want to defeat the Jazz, Li Shengli is the top priority.

So Paul took off Mark West and replaced him with Tom Chambers. So far, the center position has been replaced three times, and this time Tom Chambers is really special.

Chambers was once the main power forward of the Suns. At his peak, he averaged 27.2+7 per game and won the 1987 All-Star MVP.

However, since his peak period has passed and his physical condition has declined, Barkley has become the team's lubricant substitute after joining this season. He is 2.08 meters tall and weighs 100 kilograms. He is good at mid-range shots and weak confrontation.

As for why Chambers is allowed to play the 5th position at the 4th position?

Obviously Paul was at his wits end. The available center was beaten over and over again by Li Shengli. Chambers' defense and confrontation were a bit poor, but he was able to catch up with Li Shengli.

The more important point is...offense.

With Chambers's steady mid-range kills and attracting Li Shengli's defense, the Trident will naturally have an easier time.

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So halfway through the second quarter, all members of the Suns increased their speed. Ten people on the field ran wildly, crashing and causing traffic accidents frequently. And because Chambers was speeding, Li Shengli once again stepped up to set the pace... The Jazz Express became a slow train. tractor.

Jazz attack.

The rhythm of high-speed advancement was not there. Although Chambers actively went around to defend, Li Shengli easily squeezed him away. After asking for the ball from the high post, he pushed all the way to the basket, turned over and easily scored with a small hook.

Offense and defense change sides.

As a new firepower, Chambers' ability to win the All-Star MVP was a testament to his offensive ability. However, when there is insufficient confrontation, he has to compare with Li Shengli in terms of flexibility.

Sneaking outside the penalty area, if Li Shengli doesn't follow him, he will shoot. If he is pulled out of the penalty area, he will let the trident drive to the basket. But this time... Chambers made a shooting fake to try to attract Li Shengli, but Li Shengli remained motionless, with a strange feeling in his eyes.

Playing fake?

If it were Olajuwon, I wouldn't be able to jump on this ball.

You can jump, but there is no need. Even if you are a step too late, no one who deserves the hat will be able to escape!

In this regard, Li Shengli was very confident, but Chambers on the opposite side felt a bit humiliated. After all, he had already made fake moves, so why couldn't he give some reaction when he stepped on the horse?

And...are you looking at a fool with your eyes?

The more I think about it, the angrier I get, the more I think about it when I step back, the more I lose.

Chambers straightened his back and took off with both feet on the ground. This distance was the distance at which he was most confident. However... Li Shengli was equally confident at this distance.

Bo!

There wasn't much movement, Li Shengli made a cut and grabbed the hat.

Capture? !

What a bully!

Do you really think I am shameless?

Chambers's face was livid, and everyone in the Suns saw that the limelight was not right, and immediately returned to defense like crazy. After all, the Jazz Express had played for a quarter and a half, and they were used to the fast pace.

But things changed.

Li Shengli passed the ball to Stockton. With all the Suns in position urgently and facing a formidable enemy, the Jazz tractor slowly pressed into the frontcourt. Malone even took the time to tie his shoelaces. If not for the time limit, he would have even Everyone wants to wash their feet at the end and be a good boy who loves hygiene.

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puff!

Paul was so angry that he vomited blood!

He was afraid that the Jazz would be too fast, so he let Chambers come on and the team would speed up. But after the speed increased, the Jazz told him... I stopped driving and started playing tractors instead?

This made Paul feel so powerless!

This game is like the Suns and the Jazz opening a room and preparing for a big battle. The Suns are ready to go and shout loudly to the Jazz, "Come on," but the Jazz lightly says... I'm done!

Finished... Finished?

Didn't you just take off your pants when you stepped on the horse?

Rampage, Paul completely raged!

He punched the tactical board at hand, because he was completely kited by Jazz, and he didn't even touch the rhythm of the game.

Jazz Express, led by Li Shengli, beat the Sun so hard that it couldn't even lift its head.

Jazz Tractor, also Li Shengli, caught Chambers and tore at him wildly, completely defeating the Suns inside.

The position of center is... poisonous, and Li Shengli will take advantage of everyone.

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The game continued until the end of the first half. The inside offensive nuclear bomb arranged by Jerry Sloan, Li Shengli, had already detonated, causing a mushroom cloud to rise from the Suns basket. At this moment, the American West Arena was filled with mourners, and the fans watching the live broadcast were frightened. Enough...

Because Li Shengli's half-time statistics have reached 40 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks.

Although in the previous game, Barkley played 47 minutes and scored 43 points, shocking everyone, at this moment Li Shengli is about to start a counterattack storm in Salt Lake City...

As for Salt Lake City tonight, although the game is not here, there are still a large number of die-hard fans gathered in the Triangle Center Arena. After receiving an emergency report, Jazz owner Larry Miller waved his hand and opened the arena...

A strange scene appeared!

There were no players on the field, only the live broadcast was played on the big screen, but the atmosphere was astonishingly warm and the noise resounded through the city that had been silent for a long time. More and more people rushed to join in and join the Jazz die-hard fans. The crowds were the first of its kind in the NBA to watch live games without players at home.