radicalducati Chapter 222 This match must be the battle of the century!
Chapter 222 This match must be the battle of the century!
Chapter 222 This match must be the battle of the century!
"Rest a little longer, Lin." Miller and Barkley seemed to be using up all their tacit understanding tonight, as they pressed down on Lin Tian's shoulders from both sides.
"We two old guys have to shoulder some responsibility too; we can't always let you steal the spotlight." Miller threw down the towel, stood up, and said, "You get some rest tonight; we'll need you for Game 7!"
"I'm going to go beat up Rodman a few more times. That bastard made me look like a fool in the last few games!" Barkley said, taking off his warm training clothes. "Lin, you're not going to deny me that chance, are you?"
"Can you two stop showing off?" Lin Tian rolled his eyes and said, "Hurry up and get up there! Larry's about to have a heart attack! FUCK! Michael scored again! If you don't get going, you'll have to wait until the next round!"
128: 116!
The point difference between the two sides has now been narrowed to 12 points!
Jordan at full power is incredibly potent!
Fortunately, Miller and Barkley finally finished their show-off act and walked onto the court side by side!
The moment those two entered the game, the Pacers' offense was immediately revived!
First, Barkley called for the ball in the paint and once again showed his usual ferocity tonight, using his shoulder to forcefully push Rodman aside and scoring with a one-handed layup!
"Come on, you laughable little bug!" Barkley roared at Rodman after scoring, "If you've got the guts, come any closer, and I guarantee you'll be out for the rest of your career! Let's see if your face hurts or my elbow hurts!"
Just as Jordan turned around and was about to score again, Christie and Miller surrounded him!
You Chicagoans double-teamed Lin Tian for almost the entire series, now it's your turn, Jordan, to enjoy this kind of double-team treatment!
Jordan was not nervous when faced with a sudden double-team; he had encountered similar situations countless times in his life.
He immediately jumped up and passed the ball to Burrell, who was left wide open. Burrell caught the ball and immediately threw it!
"Bang!"
After that missed shot, the Bulls' hot scoring streak at the start of the fourth quarter finally came to an end!
Davis grabbed the rebound, quickly found Dumars, who dribbled the ball up the court and immediately passed it to Miller.
Miller, holding the basketball, looked at Jordan, who was baring his teeth and claws across from him, and without any hesitation, pulled up for a shot!
Even though Jordan jumped and tried his best to block the shot, Miller's release was too fast, and he could only watch helplessly as the basketball passed right in front of him.
"Whoosh!"
"Michael, see you in Game 7!"
Miller waved arrogantly at Jordan, making a goodbye gesture.
This direct provocation of Jordan immediately caused the entire city square stadium to erupt in cheers!
They love watching this!
We must provoke Jordan and embarrass him!
Enraged, Jordan didn't pass the ball when he was double-teamed by Miller and Christie in the next possession. Instead, he drove to the mid-range and forced a fadeaway jump shot.
Unfortunately, what greeted him was still the sound of metal being struck!
"Michael, if I were you, I'd go rest." Lin Tian shouted at Jordan from the sidelines, "If you keep playing, will you even have the energy for Game 7? Be careful, your legs might be too weak to move at the start of the next game! At your age, you don't have my recovery ability!"
"Again you say I'm old?" Jordan looked at Lin Tian, but didn't say anything. Instead, he quickly immersed himself in the game.
The Bulls are trailing by too much. What Jordan needs to do now is to bring the suspense back into the game!
However, in the next possession, the Bulls still couldn't stop the Pacers from scoring from multiple positions tonight. This time, Davis squeezed past Kukoc under the basket, grabbed the rebound that Miller had missed, and then pulled up for a strong 2-pointer, while also drawing a foul on Kukoc!
Another 2+1!
After this 2+1, Jackson shook his head and then very decisively made a large-scale personnel adjustment!
Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, and Kukoc were all substituted by him.
Jackson has prematurely surrendered; the game is over!
With Davis making his free throw, the gap between the two teams has once again reached 20 points!
136: 116!
With about 7 minutes left in the game, the Bulls still theoretically have a chance to catch up.
But after careful consideration, Jackson decided to surrender early, allowing his key players to conserve their energy and be in the best possible condition for Game 7 of the series!
Keep in mind that this was in Indiana, and the team was already down by 20 points. The Pacers were clearly on fire tonight, with everyone playing at 120%. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to score almost 140 points in just three and a half quarters!
And most importantly, Jordan has already played 39 minutes, and he's only rested for one minute tonight! If they continue to fight, it's uncertain how many points the Bulls can catch up to, but Jordan will definitely play every minute of the next game at a high intensity!
This kind of near-overdraft consumption is unlikely to yield any returns, and it seems unnecessary and counterproductive no matter how you look at it.
After quickly reaching this conclusion, Jackson decisively substituted all of his key players.
Bird replaced Barkley and Miller, the duo, just one round later.
The two of them sat down on either side of Lin Tian again.
"Lin, I told you, you don't have to work in the fourth quarter tonight! I, Reggie Miller, always keep my word!" Miller said, his eyes filled with fervor as he sat in his chair.
This resounding victory has given him immense confidence for the upcoming Game 7 and even the Finals!
"Reggie, didn't you say we didn't have to go to work?" Barkley, now completely relaxed, immediately resumed his traditional skill of finding fault: "What were those two minutes just now?"
"I guess I took another dump before I left work! You know what paid poop is, right?" Miller rolled his eyes. He had just thought Barkley was actually not bad, but now he thought Barkley was a stupid fat bastard!
After both teams' key players were substituted, the substitutes' offensive efficiency dropped significantly, with numerous missed shots and basic errors filling the field. Fortunately, there wasn't much time left in the game, so fans didn't have to endure this low-level performance for too long.
Especially for the Pacers, their starters withdrew even more completely, and their substitutes were too excited. In the last few minutes of the game, they only scored a total of 5 points!
If the game hadn't been so close to the end, Bird might have made Miller and Barkley go back to the company bathroom for another paid poop.
141: 133.
The Pacers established their lead with a 19-0 run at the end of the third quarter and ultimately defeated the Bulls by 8 points, albeit with some close calls.
They held onto their last home court in this series, dragging the series into a Game 7 with an extreme offensive onslaught!
Throughout the game, Lin Tian made 11 of 23 field goals, 3 of 6 three-pointers, and 6 of 6 free throws, scoring 31 points, 11 assists, 12 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. Although he scored 31 points, Lin Tian was not the team's highest scorer tonight.
巴克利一扫前几场比赛被罗德曼防的手足失措的惨状，全场比赛25投13中，罚球10罚8中，拿下34分15个篮板的大号两双！
Another player who had a breakout performance in this game was Reggie Miller, the team's soul for the past decade. Tonight, he went 11-for-17 from the field, 7-for-9 from three-point range, and 4-for-3 from the free-throw line, scoring 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists!
The team's three key players all scored over 30 points in this game, combining for a terrifying 98 points!
再加上拿下14分14篮板的本·华莱士，命中3个三分拿下13分3篮板3助攻的杜马斯，以及今晚终于有点复甦样子，11投4中，3分球5投2中拿下10分4篮板2助攻4抢断的克里斯蒂！
The Pacers had six players score in double figures, delivering a resounding victory!
Such a crazy Pacers team naturally rendered the equally in-form Bulls' efforts futile, ending in defeat.
In this game, Jordan only rested for 1 minute in the first 40 minutes, and scored 41 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Add to that Pippen's equally explosive performance with 40 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, and Kukoc, who scored 25 points despite being overwhelmed on the defensive end!
The Bulls' three leading scorers all had a breakout performance, and the team scored over 130 points, yet they still lost the game. If their opponent had been any other team in the league, this would have been an absolutely unbelievable and inconceivable event.
But if their opponent is a fully unleashed Pacers team, all of this seems to make sense, as the Pacers' firepower is truly frightening!
And it truly won everyone over!
Countless people believe that the Pacers did not have an extraordinary performance tonight; they simply played to their usual standard!
This is their true level!
Yes, quite a few reporters felt the same way, and some even raised the issue directly.
After hearing the question, Lin Tian, Barkley, and Miller, who were sitting in the interview area, looked at each other and then nodded shamelessly at the same time.
"You're right, that's definitely our true level. If we wanted to, we could put on such a great offensive performance every night."
The three people's perfectly synchronized answers and expressions left the reporters below completely bewildered!
What, are these three really planning to combine for 100 points per game? The previous games weren't this intense, so it's because you guys didn't want to?
But while we might think that, the reporters weren't there to argue or pick fights. If the three of you dare to say it, we'll put it in the newspaper tomorrow! Who's afraid of who? Anyway, you're the ones who said it.
"So, after winning this crucial match, what are your thoughts on the upcoming showdown, the decisive Game 7?"
"First of all, I don't think it's a duel. It's just an ordinary match. I'll keep a calm mindset and treat it like any other match. I'll stay calm and win the game." Miller shrugged, looking nonchalant.
"I think this is the most important game of my career! It will be a game I'll never forget! I even think it's the game I most want to play well in my life!"
Barkley immediately responded, declaring, "I'm going to take down Reggie: 'So, I'll play a lot of games, I'll watch the game tapes carefully, I'll study every detail of the game, and then I'll be in top form against the Chicagoans and win the game!'"
After Barkley finished speaking, the reporters laughed. One of these guys wanted to risk his life while the other wanted to stay calm. Did he really have to slap them in the face on the spot?
Then, all the reporters' eyes turned to Lin Tian.
They wanted to see what this young man, sitting in the center and acting like the boss, had to say.
"Don't look at me like that. Who do you want me to support? I just hope that these two don't do either of them at the same time, whether they want to relax or train like crazy. I don't want to have to choose between two ugly middle-aged men." Lin Tian shrugged, indicating that he couldn't care less.
"Who are you calling a middle-aged person?" Miller asked, expressing his dissatisfaction.
"Who are you calling ugly?" Barkley retorted, equally dissatisfied.
"Look, Charles thinks he's ugly, and Reggie thinks he's old," Lin Tian chuckled. "From now on, when you attack these two, do it from this angle!"
The reporters exchanged bewildered glances at Lin Tian's words. What could he say?
Such an irresponsible leader, who just shrugs off and says "it's none of my business," is truly rare.
This guy, who seems completely unreliable and lacks any leadership qualities, is the one who can win the respect of a group of veteran players on the team. They treat him as their true leader, both on and off the field.
And this team really did win all the way, not only sweeping two strong teams, the Cavaliers and the Knicks, but also pushing the Bulls to the brink in the Eastern Conference Finals!
Many reporters had already come up with a headline by this time.
A Brand New Style of Leadership! Can Lin U-turn the NBA into a New Era?
"A New Leader Emerging at the Turn of the Century: Will Lin Become a New Icon for the New Era?"
……
No matter what kind of trouble those reporters are planning to cause or what kind of articles they're going to write, this series has now reached its final and most exciting moment!
3: 3!
The Chicago Bulls, the most dominant team in the NBA throughout the 90s, have been pushed to the brink by the Indiana Pacers!
The reporters' next questions were basically about whether the three were confident about the upcoming Game 7 and whether they believed they could beat the Bulls.
And the answers they received were basically exactly the same!
Regardless of who it was, they all expressed absolute confidence in the reporter!
Lin Tian and the other two all believed that the Pacers would advance to the finals!
What about the Bulls?
Of the entire Bulls team, only Jordan attended the press conference, and he only participated in a very brief Q&A session before leaving the scene.
Although the entire press conference lasted only 5 minutes, the reporters had no complaints and were very satisfied.
Because the message Jordan gave them was very simple and direct!
Simply put, it's just three sentences.
We will definitely win!
We have already booked our flights and hotel in Salt Lake City.
We'll fuck those sons of bitches in Indiana!
Simple and straightforward! Exciting and thrilling!
The exchange of words and statements between the two sides after the sixth match, in which they both indicated that they had already booked hotel rooms and plane tickets, truly made everyone very happy!
Fans, reporters, TV stations, NBA officials...
All parties are extremely satisfied with the statements made by both sides.
The hotels in Salt Lake City were also very happy. Regardless of which team came, they booked two rooms. That's an entire NBA team, and with everyone there, that's dozens of the most luxurious rooms!
What a huge deposit!
In particular, after the Western Conference Finals were a foregone conclusion, with the Lakers offering no resistance or counterattack and being easily swept 4-0 by the Jazz, the Eastern Conference Finals went to a Game 7, and the process was so exciting, coupled with so many stars on both sides, their rivalries, and the brilliant performances of the stars.
The level of attention they garnered was naturally at its peak!
Furthermore, with only this one series remaining in the league for the time being, all parties have devoted all their resources and promotional efforts to this series!
For a time, almost all relevant television stations, media outlets, and newspapers across the United States were reporting on and previewing this Game 7 showdown, and all the fans inevitably debated endlessly about the final outcome of this series!
In order to generate buzz for this match, the two teams will only have one day of rest between the sixth and seventh games.
On this very day, top American television networks like CBS, ESPN, ABC, and MSG, as well as local newspapers across the country, and television stations such as China Sports and Fuji TV, all prepared programs to introduce, predict, analyze, and preview the game!
At 9 a.m. on May 31, the morning of Game 5, Stern sat in NBA headquarters, quietly listening to the reports from the officials below.
"According to incomplete statistics, in just 36 hours after the result of Game 6, 9 national television stations and 47 local sports stations across the United States broadcast a total of 71 programs related to Game 7, most of which had impressive viewership."
"In addition, similar programs are also broadcast in Asian countries such as China, Japan, and the Philippines, as well as in regions with a strong basketball culture such as Lithuania, Serbia, and the Balkans, and they all receive good attention."
"Based on the latest round of fan voting, support rates for both teams, and fan engagement data, CBS predicts that tonight's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals will almost certainly surpass 30 million viewers! It's even quite possible it will break the 35 million mark!"
"If we can indeed break 3500 million, that number will set a new record! It will be the first time in our history that a match has surpassed 3500 million viewers!"
Stern listened quietly to his subordinates' report and nodded silently. Although he appeared very calm and casual on the surface, his heart was already in turmoil.
If there weren't so many people there, Stern would definitely have opened a bottle of champagne, lit a cigar, and he might even have been really looking forward to celebrating with a tango.
However, right now, the entire NBA executive team can't figure out what this little old man is thinking!
Is there something else he's unhappy about?
Well... if you really want to know, there are some!
If Stern had known the Eastern Conference Finals would generate this much buzz, he would have insisted on extending the interval between the two games!
A day apart? That's too short!
At least three days! Major media outlets and TV stations need to give it ample time to build up buzz, with various programs airing in rotation, a barrage of information, and all sorts of creative "GG" moments. If Stern doesn't do everything he can to bring the game's attention and viewership to Super Bowl levels, he'll change his surname to that African janitor downstairs!
If he could do it all over again, he would never want this series to end so quickly!
The 60+ point shootout in Game 1, the game-winning shot and the game-winning shot in Game 3, Jordan's game-winning redemption in Game 5, and the Jordan-Pippen showdown against the Indiana Triumphs in Game 6...
Each of these gimmicks alone would be enough to support a series, but now these matches are all grouped together and completed in one series, within two weeks.
What a waste!
A violent thing!
Stern is now truly regretting it. He really wanted to postpone this decisive Game 7 so that the league could capitalize on the hype and viewership of this series and make a good profit.
After all, who knows when we'll meet again in a series like this? We might not get another chance like this for another ten years!
But now, what's done is done. Even if Stern regrets it, he can't postpone the game; otherwise, his windows might get smashed.
After a long silence of several dozen seconds, Stern finally sighed and said, "Tonight, let's use all our resources, use the last bit of time to promote and hype this match, to turn it into a battle of the century, a once-in-a-century fight to the death!"
"There are less than 10 hours until the match starts! I want you to use every effort, method, connection, or whatever else you have to get this match to 4000 million viewers! Understand? 4000 million!"
"And listen up, referees! You know better than I what the fans want to see! Constant scoring, intense competition, star players going head-to-head, and ideally, getting them on the court to avoid ejection!"
"You guys have to keep a tight rein on the game! I don't want any brawls on the field, and I don't want anyone to be sent off so easily! I want the fans to see everything they want to see tonight!"
After Stern finished speaking, he looked at everyone, spread his hands, and said, "I've finished speaking. Who agrees? Who disagrees?"
Oppose?
Faced with this unassuming old man who looked like a hobbit standing next to NBA stars and always had a smiling, charitable demeanor, no one in the room dared to utter a single word of dissent.
Even though they knew how outrageous and unbelievable the number 4000 million sounded, none of them dared to remind Stern.
Who would want to cause trouble for themselves at this time? What if Stern slaps you and throws you out?
After waiting for several seconds, Stern nodded in satisfaction and said, "Well then, since no one has any objections or suggestions, let's get to work. I'm looking forward to a perfect, record-breaking night that will elevate our brand value to a whole new level!"
"It all depends on everyone!"
At 12:30 p.m., in a specially set-off office in the United Center, the referee for the night, Dick Bavita, along with two assistant referees, Stephen Javi and Bennett Salvatore, were eating together while looking at the head of the refereeing department in front of them, as he conveyed the central ideas of the match to them.
Larry, the head of the referees' union, rushed to Chicago after attending a meeting in New York that morning, accompanied by Salvatore, who was temporarily assigned to referee this game.
Judging from the lineup of the three referees alone, the configuration of these three referees is much higher than that of the finals!
Bavetta is the undisputed number one referee in the entire NBA. His experience, prestige, ability, and presence are all beyond reproach, and he holds an extraordinary position among both players and referees.
Although Javi has only officiated for about 10 years so far, making him at most a "middle-aged" referee, he is still very experienced and his ability to control the game has long been recognized by the league. He is the next flagship referee that the league is focusing on developing.
If Hardaway and Hill are Jordan's successors, then JaVale is the designated successor to Bavetta.
As for Salvatore, he almost never served as an assistant referee in his refereeing career, always appearing as the main referee. He was very strict in his officiating, daring to challenge star players, but at the same time, he had a very good grasp of the standards of the game. He was one of the most prestigious people among the older generation of referees.
Today, he was temporarily called up by Larry and brought to Chicago to replace another assistant referee. This is another effort by Larry to improve the standard and flow of the game!
If we were to draw an analogy between these three people and players, it would be like Jordan, O'Neal, and Lin Tian teaming up to play a game. They represent three generations of players, with all kinds of abilities and status. When these three appear on the court at the same time, it's basically like an All-Star game for referees.
"The fact that the three of you are officiating together speaks volumes! You all know how important this match is!" Larry said, looking at the three of them eating. "It needs to be star-studded, exciting, but also smooth and fluid, without constantly stopping the game."
"And of course, most importantly, no matter what, Jordan, Lin, Miller, Pippen, and the like absolutely cannot be ejected from the game, and there absolutely cannot be any conflict that leads to a fight, understand?"
"Got it, so you want the three of us to die?" The hot-tempered Salvatore snapped. "If I'd known I was being asked to do something this awful, I would never have agreed to end my vacation!"
"Bennett!" Larry said helplessly, "Only you can do this kind of thing, only you can cooperate with Dick to complete this match! Besides you, I really don't know who else to rely on! You know what terrible consequences it would be if something went wrong in this match."
"I'm definitely going to get fired! I know these demands are ridiculous, but it's a task assigned by the CEO, what can I do?"
The youngest, Javi, eagerly asked, "Boss, how many spectators do you think there will be tonight? 3000 million? I've never officiated a game with that many viewers before!"
"Starting at 30 million! Most likely exceeding 35 million, we're working hard to generate buzz and get over 40 million viewers across the US! And if we include our partners around the world, today's game will definitely have over 100 million viewers worldwide! It could even reach 200 million or more!"
Larry, watching the excited Javi, said, "Steve, you need to calm down! If you officiate well tonight, you'll be a part of history, etched in the annals! But if you mess up, you'll be nailed to the pillar of shame, and you'll never be able to recover!"
"Remember Crawford? Because of that time he ejected Lin and Jordan, he's now lost the opportunity to officiate those important games! He'll probably never see another playoff game or even the Finals again!"
As Larry spoke, he glanced at the two seasoned veterans, Bavita and Salvador, and found that the two guys were indeed unmoved.
These two seasoned veterans have seen plenty of this kind of threatening and motivational stuff, so they don't take it to heart at all.
What could Larry do? He wasn't Phil Jackson or Pat Riley; he couldn't do math or give motivational speeches. All he could do was pray, pray that nothing went wrong tonight.
3 p.m., a time that is definitely not prime time, a time for afternoon tea, third-rate soap operas, and all sorts of gossip.
However, CBS, as the current NBA broadcasting partner, started their broadcast tonight a full four hours early!
Smith and Marcus, this ace duo, will be working from 3 a.m. until midnight! The management has prepared a series of programs for them, including pre-game interviews, mystery guests, game previews, and game introductions. Tonight, these two will definitely be working just as hard as the players on the court.
"Hello viewers! Welcome to a CBS special! Starting at 3 p.m. today, we will be broadcasting a full four hours of special Eastern Conference Finals! During the show, we will bring you all sorts of surprises, such as live phone-in interactions, mystery guest commentary, raffles, and much more."
Smith smiled and said, "Now, let's welcome our first guest tonight: Shaquille O'Neal from the Los Angeles Lakers!"
"Hohohohoho!" Accompanied by a shout that sounded like that of an Indian, O'Neal swayed from side to side, laughing and jumping as he entered the studio. After giving Marcus and Smith a kiss each, the excited big guy finally sat down on the bench.
"Shaq, long time no see. How about we get straight to the point? Who do you think will win tonight?" Marcus asked O'Neal while wiping the drool off his face.
"Bulls! I absolutely support the Bulls! Michael and Scott are the strongest duo in the league! They're unstoppable, and tonight's game is in Chicago, they're sure to win!"
"Of course, Lin is great too. He's one of my little brothers, but it's a pity we're not in the fighting arena. If it were a fighting competition, I would always support Lin!"
……
At 5 p.m., two hours before the start of the highly anticipated Eastern Conference Finals, two buses stopped at the two entrances of the United Center.
As the car doors opened, the Bulls and Pacers entered the arena from opposite sides almost simultaneously.
The players were accompanied by three to five times more cameras than before, capturing their every move from every angle!
Viewers at home are seeing a screen split in two, with the Bulls and Pacers players entering the court on either side.
The guest in the CBS studio has changed from O'Neal himself to Payton.
Payton, still grinning, said, "Lin has a huge impact on both ends of the court, but honestly, it's such a shame he's only 191 centimeters! If he were 198 centimeters, or even 195 centimeters, I'd favor the Pacers. But right now, I have more faith in Chicago!"
"Or, if Charles or Joe were 5 years younger, or if Reggie's offense and Christie's defense were combined into one, I would be more confident that the Pacers would win."
"But now, I'm betting on the Chicagoans! I think they'll win!"
……
At 6 p.m., the guest in the CBS studio changed again: the league's once-famous "Chief" Parish, who was also a member of the Chicago Bulls' championship team in the 96-97 season.
Parish, who just retired this year, sat between Smith and Marcus and said casually, "There's always so much to say about Lin and Michael. They were such a perfect match together! No disrespect to Scott, but I think if Lin had joined the league a few years earlier, he and Michael would have been the greatest duo in history!"
"I'd like to share a little story with you: I think Lin is the only one in this league who is truly not afraid of Michael at all. Once during practice, Lin and Michael..."
As Parish reminisced about fun moments from last season, CBS's cameras panned to the United Center!
Although there was still about an hour before the game started, the United Center was already more than 95% full! The remaining fans were also making their way to their seats in an orderly manner.
Fans have been eagerly anticipating this epic showdown!
After Parish finished telling his story, Smith began to look at the screens in the room, searching for the big names who were present that night!
"Haha, look who I found! Spike Lee! This guy is actually wearing Lin's number 7 jersey. I think he's really been beaten into submission by Lin!"
"And Charlize Theron! This sexy bombshell who just went viral across America is here too. Does she really like basketball that much? I honestly didn't know who she was a fan of!"
"Front row! I see two more guys who aren't too famous yet, but I'm sure they'll make their names known throughout America within three years: Vince Carter and Antoine Jamison from the University of North Carolina!"
"They're both top-five picks this year, and don't forget, the Pacers also have their fourth pick! Maybe one of them will join the Pacers this summer! I think they'll definitely support the Pacers!"
"Let's see... Good heavens! Magic Johnson! He's here too! He actually watches games by teams other than the Lakers? That's really surprising! I wonder if he'll support his good buddy Michael, or his mentor and friend Lin?"
"I even saw Isaiah Thomas, the 'Smiling Assassin'! I can't believe he's in Chicago! He's one of the most hated guys in this city!"
"Smith, that's enough!" Marcus couldn't take it anymore and corrected him, "Isaiah is the Pacers' lead assistant coach! Of course he'll be here!"
Following Marcus's words, the Pacers players strode onto the court!
Boo!
A deafening chorus of boos immediately swept over the Pacers players! This time, even Lin Tian wasn't spared; the fans at the United Center treated everyone equally tonight! Anyone who stood in the way of the Bulls' three-peat was an enemy!
Lin Tian was no exception!
"Is this the first time you've heard boos in Chicago? How does it feel? Does it break your heart?" Barkley put his arm around Lin Tian, looking like he was enjoying the show.
"Looks like Chicago can't pick up Indiana radio! They obviously didn't listen to that trash-talking tutorial I did in Indiana before; their swearing skills are really low!"
"Is that the point?" Even the usually sharp-tongued Miller couldn't stand Lin Tian's attitude anymore and couldn't help but say, "You're only focusing on this?"
"I think I could give a lesson to all American basketball fans on how to trash talk! How to leave the other person speechless and furious without touching on any of their female relatives or having any inappropriate relationships with any of their female relatives."
"Swearing is a skill that requires expertise!"
Just as Lin Tian finished speaking, the overwhelming boos suddenly disappeared, and were replaced by an overwhelming roar of cheers and shouts!
Lin Tian didn't even need to look; it was definitely Jordan leading his Bulls into the arena!
At that moment, Lin Tian, Miller, and Barkley were chatting in the center circle. As soon as Jordan saw the three of them, he immediately led Pippen and Rodman to them.
(End of this chapter)