One Guard
Chapter 685: MVP’s desire to win
With 11 wins and 6 losses, the Bulls' record this season has not met expectations. After the rise of Jimmy Butler, the addition of Pau Gasol and the return of Rose, the Bulls' goal is undoubtedly the championship. But for now, it seems that the Bulls have not adjusted to their best condition.
But even so, the Bulls still don't think they can only wait silently for the slaughter when facing the Mavericks.
With Wade unable to play in the next game, this is an opportunity for the Bulls. Although Wade is not the absolute core of the Mavericks, no matter what team they are, if they suddenly lose a scorer who can average 20+ points per game, they will inevitably be affected.
As soon as the news of Wade's injury came out, the Chicago media almost threw a party to celebrate.
"Chicago is where the Mavericks' winning streak ends!"
Before the game even started, they already excitedly announced their victory.
This game indeed attracted the attention of many fans. The tickets for the game had just started to be pre-sold and were sold out within five minutes. Bulls fans want to see the team beat the Mavericks, a top-tier team, to prove that they are also top-notch. And those guys who are neither Mavericks nor Bulls fans also want the Mavericks to lose.
After all, as McHale said, the Mavericks now threaten the entire league.
Although it was just an ordinary regular season game, due to the hype from the outside world, the atmosphere of a war enveloped the entire Chicago.
The whole world is waiting to see the Mavericks lose, and this time in Chicago, with an incomplete lineup, it is really possible that they will fail at the United Center.
Of course, it's just that other people think it's possible. The Mavericks players don't think so...
When Cuban's private jet landed at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, Wade stared out the window intently, as if trying to copy all the surrounding scenes into his mind.
Chicago, he's finally home.
As the Mavericks players walked out of the airport, they were greeted by the media as always. But unlike in the past, Yiyang is no longer the center of attention. In Chicago, Wade will always be the brightest star.
For today's "trip home," Wade specially went for a cool haircut yesterday. After cutting both sides short, he shaved two horizontal lines on the right side, one long and one short. Although it was just a simple modification, it really made Wade look brand new.
As for Gobert, Yiyang couldn't help but look up at the big French man next to him. He is still round, but a wavy line carving is carved on the right side of his head. It was also a simple change, but it changed Gobert's image from a fledgling rookie to a ferocious big man.
"Rudy, you and Dwayne are going to amaze everyone today." Yiyang couldn't help but joke as the reporters' radios kept filming Gobert.
Gobert touched his head and smiled slightly. It seems that NBA big guys like Wade still know how to package themselves. Just having a haircut with Wade has benefited Gobert a lot.
On the other side, Wade was surrounded by reporters. Although the news that he will not play today has long spread, it still cannot affect Wade's popularity in Chicago.
"Dwayne, after you miss this game due to injury, will the Mavericks be affected?" The reporters put their microphones to Wade's mouth one after another. This is the topic that everyone is most concerned about.
"To be honest, as long as Yiyang is here, the Mavericks will not be affected in any way." Wade pointed at Yiyang's back and showed his signature sunny smile.
The Mavericks can do without themselves, Iguodala and even Dirk, but Wade knows very well that Dallas absolutely cannot do without Yiyang!
Surrounded by reporters, Wade was the last to "escape" and board the team bus. The driver immediately started the car and the group headed directly to the United Center.
When the bus exited the freeway and entered downtown Chicago,
The city's rich basketball atmosphere and bustling atmosphere instantly hit our faces.
Wade opened his arms and looked around proudly. “Guys, welcome to the Windy City of Chicago!”
Yiyang is not very interested in the city of Chicago. To be precise, he is not very interested in the city where he plays away games.
Because every time he comes to these places, it means a life-and-death battle for Yiyang. These competitions also made Yiyang completely uninterested in appreciating the city.
However, two things in Chicago attracted Yiyang's attention. One is a statue of Jordan at the entrance of the United Center, and the other is a huge poster of Rose at the entrance of the United Center.
The last time I fought against that guy seemed to be two or three years ago. On the poster, Rose still smiles, and the red No. 1 jersey is still his symbol. The only difference is that Ross's hair has grown a lot longer, which makes him look less tough than before.
In fact, Rose not only "looks" less tough, his playing style has indeed changed a lot since his return this season.
This season, Rose has begun to take more and more shots from mid- to long-range. He reduced the number of times he forced himself into the penalty area, and his astonishing change of direction without slowing down disappeared.
It can be seen that Rose is playing very cautiously now and he knows how to protect himself. Injuries have cast a shadow on this guy's psychology.
Maybe Rose has no physical problems now, but his heart is still not healed.
But even so, Rose is still Chicago's number one danger. Yiyang will not take it lightly. His opponent is the youngest MVP in NBA history. I was able to sign a 100 million yuan contract with Cuban this summer precisely because of the existence of the "Rose Clause".
No matter what, Rose is a ruthless character who can leave his name in NBA history. This kind of guy may look harmless at ordinary times, but if you dare to take it lightly, you're going to get slapped on your neck.
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Today, both sides came out early to warm up. As soon as Yiyang came on the scene, he had already seen Rose shooting long-distance jumpers in practice. Looking at Rose's legs covered with protective gear, Yiyang felt a little heartbroken.
Although Wade's legs are also weak, this is related to his age. But what about Ross? He had just turned 26 in less than two months.
At the age of 26, this is the peak period of a player's physical condition. Rose, on the other hand, has already begun to study "old age play".
As the game time approached, the on-site reporters walked into the court for pre-game interviews, but fortunately, they did not bother Yiyang today. Instead, they found the upstart of the United Center, who averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds per game this season. The No. 30 pick in 2011, Jimmy Butler!
"Jimmy, I'll give you a few minutes. Do you think the Bulls can maintain their victory at home today when Wade is injured?"
Butler looked at Wade, who was sitting on the sidelines in a suit and ties, and then at the No. 1 guard opposite who had just taken off his training clothes.
"To be honest, the Mavericks are still very strong. But this is the United Center, and here, we have the final say!" Jimmy Butler smiled confidently at the camera. He didn't care about the Mavericks' 18-0 record. He also It doesn't matter how horrible the media is telling the Mavericks.
He only knows that the Bulls need to win, and he needs to be a star!
Just like that, with the cheers of Bulls fans, the referee threw the basketball into the air and the game began!
Joakim Noah, a strong man with a rugged look, had to be defeated by Gobert's new hairstyle today.
Gobert was half a hand ahead of Noah and moved the ball into his own half. As soon as Yiyang received the basketball, everyone on the Bulls retreated like crazy. All teams in the league know that Yiyang must not be given the chance to make a surprise attack!
"The game has finally started, you know Kevin, there is a very interesting phenomenon in this game." As soon as the game started, Mike Breen started chatting with his old partner Kevin Harlan.
"What phenomenon?"
"In ESPN's random online survey of 10,000 people, as many as 90% support the Chicago Bulls to win! I think the other 10% should happen to be Mavericks or other fans. Otherwise, this number may become 100%.”
Kevin Harlan smiled. It seems that the Mavericks have replaced the Heat and become the "big villain" that everyone in the league is racking their brains to defeat. If you are too powerful, you will naturally attract hostility.
But, a 10% support rate is enough for Mavericks and Yiyang.
While talking, Yiyang was already confronting Rose on the outside. Rose defended very seriously. He knew very well that he would inevitably be compared with Yiyang in this game.
Yiyang has surpassed Ross by more than one star in personal honors, but Ross doesn't want to give up just yet. As long as Yiyang is defeated and this guy is defeated, the past time will return!
Yiyang didn't look like he was going to get into trouble with Rose. He passed the ball to the right corner. Over there, Tony Allen, who returned to the starting lineup, steadily caught the ball.
Dunleavy, a traditional shooter from Duke, took two steps away from Tony Allen. He didn't believe that guy could hit a long shot.
However, precisely because Dunleavy did not choose to defend, Tony Allen could easily release the ball. A lob pass sent the basketball over Dunleavy's head and crashing behind him.
The basketball was not passed to Gobert, but was passed to Yiyang!
After holding the ball, Yiyang raised his arms as if he was going to go straight for a layup! But it was actually a turnaround jumper, which he hit steadily while deceiving Rose!
"With his beautiful footsteps, he has become more and more versatile on the offensive end. Now, all he needs is a skilled back-up technique!"
"Come on, Mike, don't come up with bad ideas. If Yi can still attack from behind, then this alliance will be really doomed. Because no one can beat him!"
Yiyang scored a goal as soon as he came up. This did not make Ross feel depressed, but made him more motivated!
In the next attack, Jimmy Butler broke through and scored, giving Rose a chance outside the three-point line.
Rose made a move to shoot, and Yiyang quickly took a step forward. However, at the moment when Yiyang's focus was set, Rose chose to break through with the ball!
"Derrick, he didn't choose to shoot from outside the three-point line this time!" Kevin Harlan clenched his fists. This is Derrick Rose!
Entering the penalty area, carrying Gobert, Rose forced a layup! He fell to the ground, but the Chicago No. 1 giggled as he watched the basketball slide into the frame.
"I made a layup and got extra free throws. Rose played very aggressively today and seemed to have no intention of continuing to make wild shots from mid- to long-range." When Mike Breen spoke, the Bulls fans around him jumped to their feet. How long had it been since they had seen Ross like this?
Yiyang shook his head. Ross still chose to break through head-on despite his physical condition. His desire to win must have been very high.
Watching Jimmy Butler and Gasol pull Rose up, watching the No. 1 point to the stands expressionlessly, Yiyang suddenly became excited.
"That's cool, MVP."
The collision between the two No. 1s is destined not to end hastily.
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