NBA: This flower path is a bit strong

Rodman's departure had a huge impact:

Not only did the Bulls' tactics against Hanamichi fall apart in advance.

In the following third quarter, the Bulls' inside defense and rim protection capabilities plummeted.

Apart from anything else, Hanamichi only scored 8 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds in the first half when he was double-teamed.

But in the third quarter when Rodman left, he alone got 7 rebounds in a single quarter!

Not only that, Oakley's departure ignited other Raptors players, who played very aggressively on the offensive end.

The referee's eyes twitched when he saw that action.

"Are the Raptors crazy?"

Commentator Bill Walton shouted in shock.

Zhang Heli sighed: "It seems that Oakley's departure has a great impact on them." "It's no wonder, after all, it was Rodman who started the fight, and this alone is enough to make the Raptors players indignant." ESPN commentator Ma Fu continued with Zhang Heli's words: "Flower played the most happily among them, and he was completely different from the first half!" Zhang Heli gave the most reasonable explanation: "After all, the Bulls' double-teaming tactics have been broken with Rodman's departure, and Huadao can provide teaching materials for the Bulls' inside line on the offensive end." "Plus, Oakley's shot was to protect him, so it's reasonable for Huadao to explode!" "What I'm worried about now is how the Bulls' weaker inside line will stop Huadao's massacre in the next game or the next few games!" As Zhang Heli said, Phil Jackson's heart at this moment wanted to be divided into two halves. One half was to consider the game on the court, and the other half was to consider Rodman's affairs. At the end of the third quarter, the Raptors have tied with the Bulls. The fourth quarter is bound to be a tough battle. If you don't pay attention, this game will be a mess!

The most terrible thing is that Rodman will definitely be suspended next!

Even if he is not suspended, judging from his situation after the game, it is estimated that he will not need to play in the next game or even the next series.

Everything depends on the diagnosis results of the hospital.

In short, let's focus on the court first!

Rodman's departure did not bring back the touch of the "old rogue", just like the second game of the series against the Heat in the original history.

In the end, the old rogue scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists with a shooting rate of 26.7%.

Pippen played well, with 30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, once again proving that his worth far exceeds the annual salary of 2.25 million US dollars.

Unfortunately, the Bulls lost to the home team Raptors 93:97.

Hanamichi scored a game-high 33 points, grabbed 12 rebounds in the second half, 17 rebounds in the game, 10 assists and 5 blocks.

Achieved a triple-double in the Eastern Conference Finals, and it was Hanamichi's first triple-double!

Before a player awakened the "sewer" attribute, triple-double data has always been a reflection of a player's personal ability.

Some players who can get triple-doubles in the regular season have never got a triple-double in the playoffs due to defensive intensity, game rhythm and physical confrontation!

For example, top stars like Kobe and O'Neal.

As strong as [Old Rogue], as long as he wants, he can naturally make the number of triple-doubles in the playoffs the first in history.

But thinking is one thing, the fact is that up to now, even until retirement, he has only had 2 triple-doubles in the playoffs, and only 1 triple-double in the Eastern Conference Finals!

And Hanamichi, a second-year player, has already achieved a triple-double in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Not to mention, Hanamichi is the first player under the age of 24 in NBA history to score at least [30+10+10+5] in the playoffs!

In a word, Hanamichi is a big hit!

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After the game, all the Bulls players walked into the locker room through the player tunnel without saying a word, refusing all interviews and conversations.

On the Raptors side, Hanamichi didn't even have time to go back to the locker room to take a shower, and his teammate Oakley took a bucket of ice water and poured it on his head!

The water was cold, but Hanamichi was in a hot mood!

Hanamichi saw Oakley laughing with a black face, wiped the "watery" mixture on his face, and said sincerely:

"Thanks, man!"

"But next time, I hope you can leave the head to me!"

Oakley laughed:

"That won't work!"

"You are China, Rodman is a worm."

(Rodman's nickname was originally translated as Worm, because he has tattoos all over his body, like a tapeworm. The second is to describe his defense, which is close to the opponent, like a tapeworm. But for the sake of sound, the Chinese changed it to a big worm! )

"Using porcelain to hit worms, this is a business that loses all your money!"

"It's better to let me, the old oak tree, play with my remaining heat!"

Although it was a joke, Huadao could feel the seriousness of Oakley's words.

After this battle, Oakley also became one of the most popular foreign basketball stars among Huadao fans!

After all, this guy is really capable, and he really goes to help his teammates when they have problems!

After the game, the Raptors, as the home team, were the first and only team to attend the post-match press conference.

The team's head coach Brandon Malone attended with Huadao and Oakley.

No need to ask, you know that two-thirds of all media reporters focused on them.

After all, one achieved a triple-double in the Eastern Conference Finals and led the team to a 2:0 lead over the Bulls.

The other one achieved the fastest TKO of the opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals, and once again defended his strength at the top of the villain list with real results.

The other third of the focus was on the "old rogue" who played "averagely" in this game and refused to be interviewed after the game.

The Toronto media naturally favored their own team, so the questions they asked were very friendly at the beginning, which was nothing more than praising Hanamichi's results and asking about his feelings.

Another point was to highlight the violent treatment Hanamichi received on the court - referring to Rodman's unprovoked punch!

It would be a good thing if the press conference ended in such a harmonious atmosphere.

But there is always a but!

A reporter raised his hand and was called, and asked a rather sharp and discordant question:

"Excuse me, one of our fans on the sidelines noticed what you said to Rodman before he punched you, Flower!"

"We all know that the league does not advocate violence, but could the reason that led to Rodman's use of violence be related to what you said, Flower?"

"I mean, did you say any excessive trash talk to him?"

Flower looked at the sign on the microphone - Chicago Times!

He understood.

He asked the reporter:

"Excuse me, does the league not advocate trash talk?"

Many reporters shook their heads subconsciously.

And the reporter from the Chicago Times also answered after thinking for a moment:

"No!"

"But Flower, does your question mean that you did say trash talk to Rodman at that time?"

"Can I think that the fuse of the conflict in this game is you?"

Good man, are the quality of Chicago reporters this year so high? They are almost analyzing the real answer!