Super Lord of the Rings

The Bulls defeated the underdog Hornets back to back, relying on defense, grinding the opponent to death a little bit.

The Hornets defended well under the leadership of Okafor and Gerald Wallace, but they did not have a reliable scoring point.

Compared with last season, Okafor didn't make any progress, but Magic No. 1 pick Dwight Howard played better and better. The Magic's gamble on high schoolers paid off.

Back at home, the Bulls lost to the Suns.

Wang Jun scored 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, but the Suns had a stronger offense.

Nash's organization, Marion's air cut, Kurt Thomas' ability to make a mid-range shot after a pick-and-roll, and two outside pitchers ensure three-point firepower.

In terms of substitutes, Boris Diaw has made significant progress, becoming the team's second organization point, and has achieved a quasi-triple-double in all aspects. Barbosa can shoot suddenly, and the speed in the counterattack is hard to guard against.

The most angry Bulls fans is Tim? Thomas. After being waived by the Bulls, he joined the Suns freely and was reborn immediately. His data increased to 11 points and 5 rebounds, and his three-point shooting percentage was 43%, providing firepower for the Suns' bench lineup.

He was obviously lazy on purpose and was laid off, unwilling to be a marginal man in the Bulls. Now that he has entered the contract year, he has begun to work hard for the next big contract, showing his strength.

While Wang Jun lost, Kobe in the West went crazy.

In the Lakers game against the Mavericks at home, Kobe Bryant scored 62 points in three quarters and led the team to victory.

Kobe scored 15 points in the first quarter, and scored 17 points in the second quarter. However, in the third quarter, he suddenly found his touch and scored 30 points, turning the game into a personal show.

The 62 points made Bryant's previous personal high scoring record dead. In 2002, Kobe scored 56 points in a single game against the Grizzlies. 62 points is also the second highest individual score in a single game in the history of the Lakers.

Because Wang Jun had this kind of performance this season, Kobe not only received praise, but also many fans said that he played too alone.

In the whole game, Kobe made 18 of 32 shots, 4 of 10 three-pointers, and 22 of 25 free throws. In addition, he also got 8 rebounds and 3 steals, without assists. He didn't want to pass the ball at all, even if he did it alone, 25 free throws in three quarters was also the most exaggerated performance this season.

This sparked a war of words between the prince and Comey.

Comey said that Wang Jun's 60+ in three quarters is nothing special,

Kobe can do it too. Score more.

Prince laughed at Kobe for not assisting. The number of free throws broke the single-game free throw record of most players' careers. The home whistle is obvious, and the opponent will get a free throw even if he blows at him.

The reporter also interviewed Wang Jun and asked him to comment on the game.

Wang Jun said frankly: "I know that many people will compare me and Kobe, and I have seen some people belittle me or Kobe on the Internet, trying to prove that their idol is stronger. Here. I hope fans Can judge the ball rationally. It doesn’t have to be a winner, in fact, we are all very strong, isn’t 60+ in three quarters the best proof?”

The reporter asked: "Do you think there is any difference in your style of play?"

"I shoot more three-pointers. Kobe's breakthrough is better. He is better at drawing fouls. He is also very good at fadeaways and pull-ups. I rarely shoot fadeaways. That way of shooting requires more energy."

The reporter asked: "Then what do you think is Kobe's greatest strength?"

"He has a very high possession rate of the ball. There are not many turnovers, and teammates can still grab rebounds if they miss shots. Quickly return to defense, but many turnovers will be fatal. I have a deep understanding of this, and I have been working hard to do better."

Wang Jun's answer hit the nail on the head. He and Kobe Bryant averaged about the same playing time. With less possession of the ball, he averaged 3.4 turnovers per game, while Kobe only had 3.1.

Of course, because Kobe Bryant is more of a shot to end the offense than a pass this season, the assists have dropped from 6 to 4.5, and the number of turnovers has decreased by one compared with last season.

In the past, Wang Jun made few mistakes and always took shots with the ball. This season, he took on more offensive tasks with the ball and made more mistakes. And once he is double-teamed and makes a wrong pass, he will almost certainly lose points, and the same goes for being intercepted while attacking with the ball.

Few fans will pay attention to this data, but it can measure a person's strength. Kobe has indeed reached his peak this season, and it is not what many Kobe said "he can only use statistics."

Finally, Wang Jun added: "I think Kobe will be my biggest competitor for the scoring title."

After praising Kobe, Wang Jun used his actions on January 2 to show his determination to become the scoring champion.

Kobe has zero assists and started scoring points. If he develops in the direction of James and passes more passes to his teammates, how can he compete with Kobe?

Against the Bucks at home, Wang Jun broke out and scored 44 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist.

The Bucks are not a weak team. Reid and Mo Williams have a sharp offensive combination on the perimeter. It's just that the small forward Bobby Simmons, who was dug out with a high salary, is a little bit stuck. Once the contract year is over, the data has declined across the board.

Australia's No. 1 pick Bogut and Magloire formed the inside twin towers, and they didn't do a good job of catching and shooting after defending outside screens.

On the side of the Bulls, Hinrich continued to be silly, making 1 of 7 shots, only scored a three-pointer, and scored 3 points and 2 assists.

When he first joined the NBA, Hinrich could defy Mo Williams to his heart's content, and now the second-round guards are riding on him.

The more he wants to play well, the more unbalanced his mentality will be, and the performance will be poor.

On the same day, the Lakers played against the 76ers at home. Kobe led the team to victory with 48 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists.

Iverson scored only 32 points and 5 assists. The fans were surprised to find that if they want to win the scoring title this year, the 30+ media all use the word "only get" to describe it...

One day later, Wang Jun made 17 of 32 shots, 5 of 11 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 43 points and 6 rebounds to lead the team to defeat the Supersonics.

Kobe was even more fierce, making 17 of 41 shots, 7 of 15 three-pointers, 9 of 10 free throws, scoring 50 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, leading the team to win the Los Angeles Derby and overthrowing the Clippers.

The media was shocked. Are the two going to compete until the end of the season?

Soon, it was discovered that this was not a competition between two people, and Iverson also joined in.

In the game between the 76ers and the Hawks, Iverson scored 53 points, and the team fell behind throughout the game. Although they almost caught up in the fourth quarter, Webber finally hit the iron, and the 76ers finally lost to their opponents 108 to 111.

After this game, Iverson overtook Wang Jun again, ranking first in the scoring list with 33.2 points.

Chris Webber was traded in the Kings because he was fighting for the boss with Stojakovic. When it came to the 76ers, he no longer had to think about fighting for the boss, and he was completely reduced to a foil.

For Iverson, winning the scoring title this season seems to be more important than entering the playoffs. He also played the highest efficiency and highest scoring career.

The players went crazy, the fans were hooked, and the ratings of NBA games came back.

Seeing the news, David Stern was in a good mood, and his goal was achieved. The league is slowly getting rid of the shadow brought by defensive teams such as the Nets, Spurs, and Pistons, and is developing in the direction of attacking and winning.

The reason why the players are so crazy is related to the league's guidance of public opinion. As long as someone plays well, he will immediately compare it with other stars.

Several stars are very proud, have the same idea, and must prove themselves, which inspires a stronger desire to score.

Stern believes that within three years at the latest, the 2003 class of rookies will reach its peak, driving the league into a golden age. The NBA will make a lot of money, surpassing other sports in the United States, and becoming the most profitable league is just around the corner.

PS(to be continued.)