"Hey, Chen, congratulations. Your performance that night was even more exciting than I imagined.”
It had nothing to do with tonight's match.
Wade patted Meng Chen's shoulder and praised him.
" Thank you for your compliment," Meng Chen replied politely with a smile." I think I was just lucky to hit some of the basketball that everyone thought was very important."”
"You're too humble."
Wade laughed." The outside world is talking about you now. Many people say that you are the second McCaway. I think you need to prove yourself tonight. Let these people shut up and let the Alliance know that you are a strong and talented rookie.”
This was Wade's advice as a friend.
It was also his 15 years of experience in the league that told Meng Chen without reservation.
"Thank you. However…"
Meng Chen pointed at his number 3 jersey and said,""We're opponents today.”
"No, of course not." Wade shook his head and said confidently," These are just some of my experiences as an old player in the face of public opinion. But that doesn't mean that you will definitely play well. It doesn't stop me from defeating you tonight and getting back the shame of being scooped by you that day."”
"Haha, I see."
Meng Chen laughed. He had been worrying too much.
"Work hard, buddy. Your future is limitless.”
After Wade finished speaking, he stroked his beard and turned to leave. The home fans on the sidelines were a little confused. They could not understand why Wade had so much interaction with Meng Chen, who had been popular recently.
The two of them didn't seem to be related.
"Ding!"
On Meng Chen's side, the system notification sounded just as Wade left.
"Ding! The host has been provoked by the old general Wade. How can the host tolerate it? Please make the following choice.”
"1. Forget it, I won't argue with a real man who made the Alliance lose a meniscus. Speed 1, space 3.”
"2. On the field, face Wade's defense and clear him. Reward: Wayde's 'Footstep of Perplexing'!”
Shadowstep?
Meng Chen's eyes flashed.
That was Wade's ultimate move. Back then, Wade had used this move to kill the North and South. Even many star players such as Duncan had been shaken until they could not find their way back. It was an extremely powerful and ever-changing breakthrough move.
And now.
Meng Chen only needed to defeat Wade once to obtain it. How could he not want it? He had to. Meng Chen decisively chose option 2.
Before the game, in addition to Wade and Meng Chen's communication, Brook Rodriguez of the Los Angeles Clippers and Robin Rodriguez of the Bulls also had a simple communication because they were twin brothers.
But even if they were brothers, both sides would not show any mercy on the field.
Very quickly.
The match was about to begin. The starting lineup of both teams began to walk toward the field.
The starting lineup for the Chicago Bulls: Zach Lavin (guard), Chris Dunn (guard), Lawley Markcanen (forward), Justin Holladi (forward), Robin Lopes (center).
Los Angeles. Starting lineup: Ronzo Bauer (guard), Kentavios Cardwell Bopp (guard), Kyle Kuzma (forward), Brandon Ingram (forward), Brook Lobes (center).
The Bulls were in the regular starting lineup, the Laker's Bopp was back on the field, and Randall was back on the bench.
“jumpball！”
Robin Lobes snatched the basketball and won the Bulls 'first chance to attack. Dunn controlled the ball for half a court and used the cover from the top of the arc in the middle to rush to the top of the left arc and stop mid-range.
"Swoosh!"
Hit.
This player, who was selected as the fifth pick in the first round of 2016, came to the Bulls after a year of training in the Timberwolves. His scoring ability became stable and he completed this mid-range game.
The right to the ball.
Bauer received the ball from the bottom line and controlled the ball past half of the court. He passed the ball to Bopp at the top of the arc and immediately rushed to the bottom corner from the right. Then, he suddenly ran back. Bopp's eyes were sharp and his hands were fast as he quickly passed the ball.
"Pa!"
In the high position on the right, Bauer took advantage of the absence of the ball to get an open space.
Chance ball.
"Whoosh!"
Bauer made his move decisively.
"Clang!"
The crisp sound of iron striking rang out. Bauer did not seize this opportunity.
" Robin Lobes took the rebound that bounced out of the box and scored it on the outside. Lavin quickly dribbled the ball to the front court. Facing Bopp's defense, he sped up and directly passed Bopp.”
" Lavin sped up. Lavin got up and faced Brook Lopes 'defense. Lavin made a slam dunk with both hands.”
“wow!!! As expected of the champion of last year's slam dunk contest, he ignited the atmosphere of the home fans with a hard slam dunk. The Bulls had already scored four points in the beginning. The Los Angeles Clippers could continue their momentum and give a response.”
"Kuzma controls the ball and quickly advances in the front court. He wants to counterattack, but Kuzma directly attacks the basket. He wants to force a layup against Dunn and Robin Lobez?!”
"No, he passed back to the top of the arc. Bauer received the ball. This is another open opportunity. Bauer decisively shot for a three-pointer. Still nothing."
"Tonight, Bauer's hand feels very ordinary.”
" The Bulls 'counterattack. Lavin stuffed Robin Lopes under the basket in the front court. Facing the defense of the twins, he hit the board hard and successfully. The Bulls scored again.”
"Bauer got another three-point shot, didn't he? Still nothing. Fortunately, Kuzma grabbed the rebound and found Bauer again. It was still an opportunity.”
"Did Bauer? ohmygod! Still nothing. Bauer's touch tonight was simply terrible.”
Amy John, who was commentating on this segment of the game, kept shaking her head. She was too disappointed with Bauer's performance. Another TNT commentator, Kenny Smith, also shook his head and said,"
"Bauer's condition tonight was terrible. If he had hit all four shots, the Los Angeles team would have scored 11 points, but now they're down by six points.”
On the field.
Lavin relied on his excellent jump to grab the backcourt rebound and quickly pushed forward with the ball. He passed the ball to the low post on the right, Markcanen. This year's seventh pick forward in the first round faced the defense of the second-placed Bauer. He leaned back and made a hook shot.
The bull entered again.
Bopp received the ball and quickly dribbled the ball across the half court. Even though Bauer's touch was not good, even though the " ball dad " looked down on Meng Chen, they were teammates after all. Bopp still handed the ball to Bauer, who had good organizational skills.
Bopp, who was on the left side, covered Kuzma without the ball. Kuzma took the opportunity to enter the basket and get an excellent opportunity to open the gap. At this time, whether Bauer passed straight to Kuzma for a layup or chose to do an alley-oop with a high throw, it was an excellent and inevitable choice to score.
however
Bauer didn't know if it was because he didn't believe it or what, but he ignored Kuzma, who was running for the ball. He directly pulled up the arc and shot another three-pointer.
"Clang!"
The pitying sound of the iron hitting told Bauer that he had missed again.
The bull counterattacked.
Holladi seized the opportunity and chased after him with a three-pointer. It was a perfect shot.
Bulls (11),(0), Los Angeles.
Bauer's terrible performance caused the audience to collapse.
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