Guard With a Knife

Reggie Miller's words sparked a backlash in Miami.

Pat Riley pointed out at the time: "Michael Jordan is unsurpassed. Reggie Miller is just complaining about his career. I can understand his mental projection of Snoopy. But this is unhealthy."

At the same time, he also emphasized: "The series has just begun, and Chicago is just protecting the home court. The next away game will not be as easy as they imagined. At least the fans at the American Airlines Center will never ignore the referee. Sexual punishment is ignored.”

Pat Riley's sour rhetoric earned him a $10,000 fine.

David Stern has always had zero tolerance for such comments that allude to the unfairness of the league. What's more, he is suspected of inciting the home fans.

But Pat Riley's punishment did not cool down Miami's anger. On the contrary, the entire Florida media was supporting the Heat. Their desire for an Eastern Conference title is strong and real.

After all, the team spent a lot of money to form the Galaxy Battleship, and the top three giants formed a team. If it can't even cross Chicago, wouldn't it become a joke to the entire city?

Most importantly, Snoop was traded away from Miami. Heat fans absolutely cannot accept this gap.

It doesn't matter if they were eliminated by the Bulls last year, they can't lose again this year no matter what.

No one can accept repeated disasters!

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When the Chicago Bulls arrived at the Miami Airport, they heard boos outside. After checking into the hotel, there was even more beating of gongs and drums downstairs.

Obviously, people in Miami don't want the Bulls players to have a good night's sleep, and they don't want them to show up at the American Airlines Center with full blood.

This tactic is not unfamiliar at all in the playoffs. Since entering the 21st century, things have become a little more civilized. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, it was even crazier.

Snoopy is used to this and sleeps with earplugs very peacefully.

However, the game on the second night seemed a bit difficult.

Because the Miami Heat changed their defensive strategy, they used Mario Chalmers to defend Snoopy. Shane Battier and LeBron James blocked his breakthrough near the free throw line. When he went deep into the penalty area, it was Joe. Anthony and Haslem, the blue-collar team, fought hard physically.

This was originally a delaying strategy for Miami.

But unexpectedly, it actually achieved miraculous effects. With the penalty scale being relatively loose tonight, Snoopy did not get a foul on his first strong collision deep into the basket. Subsequently, his ONE-thrower from beyond the three-point line also missed.

Although he can easily get past Chalmers' defense, Shane Battier and LeBron's defense time is very tight, so he can only make jump shots, but cannot shoot in a standing shooting position.

But the jump shot shooting rate without strong defense is really not stable enough.

Bang bang bang!

In the first quarter, the little Duke took 6 shots and only hit 1.

At the same time, Derrick Rose's hand felt very cold.

As a result, this caused the Bulls to fall behind by 8 points at the start of the second quarter.

As the shooting percentages of the two cores plummeted, the Bulls, under the leadership of Snoopy, entered the "iron lock" mode.

The meaning of the little Duke is obvious: now our offense is misfiring, so you can't even think about scoring goals.

The game descended into hand-to-hand combat.

Snoop went directly against LeBron James, while Dwyane Wade struggled under the combined efforts of Derrick Rose and Luol Deng. Coupled with the three major defensive players Asik, Joakim Noah, and Taj Gibson in the penalty area.

In the entire second quarter, the Heat only scored 16 points.

The Bulls were even worse, with 14 points.

Therefore, the score in the first half made the ESPN commentators stunned: 42:32.

"The Bulls' defense is really arrogant!!" Bill Walton couldn't help but admired: "However, Snoopy's shooting tonight was really solid! 2 of 8 shots, 6 points, 4 assists and 5 rebounds in the half 1 steal. This was his worst halftime performance since the playoffs.”

"Judging from these pictures, the analysis article on the Internet is very likely to be true." McBrin emphasized when watching the replay: "Look, Snoopy was in this loose defensive situation. Didn't hit a shot. Mario Chalmers couldn't stop his breakthrough, but he actually limited his jump shot."

"This sounds a little ridiculous." Reggie Miller sneered as a shooting expert: "There has never been a situation in the world where shooting is more accurate in difficult situations, but shooting is inaccurate when there is no defense. What I want to say Yes, even the top shooters have moments when they feel cold. The first half was just an accident, maybe it will be recovered in the second half? "

"There are people who say anything on the Internet. Just like, I saw the news on the Internet yesterday. Someone actually said that the duchess were discussing marrying Snoopy together, and they also planned to form a foundation to buy a NBA team to compete with his agent Daphne. Isn’t this nonsense? We really need an Internet public opinion environment that requires supervision. The current situation is that anyone can say baseless things and still do it. There will be a crowd dancing to it!”

Reggie Miller drew an analogy, pointing to Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lawrence on the sidelines: "Do you think they would sit together and have a peaceful meal?"

His voice was deafening, like an old knight whose heart had been broken for justice.

This made Mike Breen and Bill Walton sitting next to him unable to criticize further. After all, teacher Reggie Miller characterized the article from the beginning: an Internet rumor.

With his reputation as a shooting expert, no one has the right to refute! !

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But at this time, the puppy was speechless. The touch was really bad tonight, and this badness refers to his one-shot. As for the jump shot, that's what it's always been. Who knew that the Miami coaching staff actually believed that article and actually sent Mario Chalmers to defend themselves.

Isn't this a mistake?

He frowned depressedly.

The second half of the game came quickly, and the Miami Heat were like prisoners who picked up a gun. They had no idea of ​​​​substituting: it was still Mario Chalmers vs. Snoopy. Frankly speaking, Chalmers never thought that one day he would be able to face off against the already ascendant Little Duke and gain the upper hand. This is so fucking dreamy.

However, Snoopy used a strong breakthrough to break into the penalty area to complete the score.

However, this kind of scoring did not make the Heat feel pain.

Looking back, although the Heat's offense is also in hell mode. But under high-intensity defense, Wade still hit the pull-up jumper tenaciously.

Looking back, Derrick Rose got to the basket and was blocked. Fortunately, Joakim Noah had quick eyesight and picked up the basketball and completed the layup.

Then, Ross fell into an anxious state.

After he tried to feel it, he found that it was still cold. Started to challenge the Heat's paint area without fear.

I don’t know if it was because of the collective protest from the Heat, but the referees tonight were very harsh on both sides, and they almost didn’t blow the whistle.

So Rose's desperate style of play actually had little effect.

At the same time, the little Duke was very worried that Derek would get hurt if he continued like this.

He has said to Rose many times that this tough style of play should be restrained, otherwise his entire career will be damaged.

But Rose is very determined. This is a style that is ingrained in his bones and cannot be changed for a while. Moreover, seeing the team in a stalemate, he felt that he had an obligation to use his performance to drag the team out of the quagmire.

well!

Snoopy sighed.

He blamed himself a little. He felt that if he could seize the shooting opportunity, even if he hit two more goals, he would not be in such a passive situation now.

boom!

Seven minutes into the third quarter, Derrick Rose fell heavily to the ground.

Beep!

The referee finally blew the whistle and he gave Joel Anthony a defensive foul.

At first, everyone thought it was just an ordinary fall. After all, Rose had fallen to the ground at least three or four times before.

However, it soon became clear from Rose's painful expression that something was wrong. Snoopy quickly paused the game, and the team doctor quickly came on stage for treatment. And made a quick judgment: Derrick Rose had dislocated his shoulder in the violent collision just now.

Although this is not a serious injury, it is very troublesome. If you are not careful, it will lead to more serious and complicated injuries.

Therefore, after the team doctor performed the reset, he terminated his request to continue playing.

His replacement was Jimmy Butler.

After Jimmy Butler came on the court, he worked wonders.

Not only did he go back and forth with Dwyane Wade on the defensive end, he also hit consecutive difficult jumpers on the offensive end.

This creates some opportunities for the Bulls.

Snoopy seized the opportunity and directed a quick counterattack, narrowing the point difference to 3 points at the end of the third quarter.

And Jimmy Butler was also named and praised by ESPN for his tough offense and defense.

"The Bulls are really full of talent. Jimmy Butler's strong performance once again proves Gary Foreman's draft vision. Over time, he may become an elite-level star. But..."

Having said this, Bill Walton couldn't help but frown: "The Bulls simply don't have enough playing time and tactical space to cultivate this potential shooting guard. They currently have the ball with Snoopy and Derrick Rose. It’s not enough, and adding Jimmy Butler is a waste of talent!”

Bill Walton sighed.

What he didn't know was that Reinsdorf's heart was pounding in front of the TV as he spoke. Although Jimmy Butler is an older rookie, the potential he has shown just now is really amazing. He actually did not fall behind in the confrontation with Dwyane Wade, and his cooperation with Snoopy was so good. Just right. This is talent! !

Why haven't you noticed this before?

He turned his head.

Gary Foreman has already introduced: "Snoop likes him very much. Because he is very hardworking. Like Snoop, he is the first player to come to the gym for training every day and the last to leave. In the last few games of the regular season During the game, Snoopy asked the coaching staff to give him ample playing time... The relationship between them is very deep."

Forehead….

With Foreman's words, Reinsdorf felt even more relieved.

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