radicalducati Chapter 130 I have cheat codes, I'm arrogant; I have unlimited stamina, I'm wild!
Chapter 130 I have cheat codes, I'm arrogant; I have unlimited stamina, I'm wild!
Chapter 130 I have cheat codes, I'm arrogant; I have unlimited stamina, I'm wild!
The entire first quarter almost completely turned into a one-on-one battle between Lin Tian and Hardaway! The two of them gave it their all, going back and forth on the court in a fierce and intense match!
Lin Tian's speed, skill, and ability to cover the entire half-court scoring area made it almost impossible for Hardaway to defend him. This was because Lin Tian could shoot from almost any position or angle, and he could also suddenly jump and shoot at any unexpected moment!
Lin Tian tonight is practically unstoppable!
And what about Hardaway? He has a 10-centimeter height advantage, and his wingspan, stride, jumping height, and shooting height are all greater. His pull-up jumper and consecutive spin moves leave Lin Tian helpless, unable to interfere!
Statistically, at the end of the first quarter, Hardaway played 12 minutes, made 8 of 12 field goals and 3 of 4 free throws, scoring 19 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. However, under Lin Tian's relentless and full-court pressure defense throughout the quarter, he committed 2 turnovers!
Lin Tian was unstoppable in this quarter as well. He made 7 of 11 two-point shots, 3 of 3 free throws, and 1 of 2 three-point shots, scoring 20 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, without a single turnover!
With both teams' guards putting on such a spectacular performance, the score remained incredibly close, ending the first quarter with the score at 27-29.
The Bulls are currently leading by 2 points!
From the game's performance, Lin Tian made a brilliant defensive play in the first quarter, stealing the ball directly from Hardaway's hands. He also completely outmaneuvered Hardaway in the trash-talking exchange! Therefore, although the two players were evenly matched in terms of team scores and individual statistics, Lin Tian held a slight advantage in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Jackson originally wanted to let Lin Tian, who had played the entire first quarter, rest for two minutes, but Lin Tian unexpectedly rejected Jackson's suggestion.
"I don't need a rest, it's Hardaway who needs a rest! I'm in top form tonight, I have more energy than I can use! Coach, I'll go in. If they dare not play Hardaway, I can beat the Magic in one go! If they do play Hardaway, by the second half of the third quarter at the latest, this guy will become a softie!"
Seeing Lin Tian's resolute and determined expression, Jackson didn't say anything more!
Since the player wants to play, then let him play!
At the same time, Jackson also brought in Kerr and Kukoc, the two Bulls' best catch-and-shoot players, to create space for Lin Tian and make him as comfortable as possible!
Although Jackson disliked having his players pad their stats during garbage time, he never refused or interrupted these highly anticipated matchups and epic one-on-one battles.
Jackson is happy to help players achieve their goals, as long as it's not excessive!
"The first quarter was absolutely fantastic! Hardaway's agility, grace, and his signature spin move! I've never seen a 'Penny' with such a killer instinct before!" Marcus exclaimed excitedly in the CBS studio. "What surprised me even more was that Lin was just as good!"
"Facing a fully-fledged Hardaway, he not only held his own but even subtly outmaneuvered him! His scoring ability and tenacious defensive presence were truly impressive!"
Smith followed up, "Great! Especially on the defensive end! I know many people see Hardaway's 8-for-12 shooting and think Lin's defense was bad, which is why Hardaway scored so easily with such a high shooting percentage. But if you watch the game closely, you'll know that Lin defended Hardaway's every shot to the extreme!"
"You can't even imagine how you could defend better than Lin! The reason Hardaway was able to make 8 shots is twofold: firstly, Lin is shorter than him, and at the point guard position, 2 meters is really exaggerated! Secondly, Hardaway's own shooting touch was just too explosive!"
"Lin Tian had several shots right in his face, but Hardaway just kept making them! Every player has that one unstoppable night! I think tonight is Hardaway's night!"
Marcus, watching the cheerleaders preparing to leave, said with some regret, "The second quarter is about to start! I think Hardaway and Lin will both get a rest for the next few minutes, after all, they were really exhausted in the first quarter! But only in this way can they continue to surprise us in the next game!"
"Let's see what tonight's game will be like... Lin? Lin's back on the court! Has Jackson gone mad? He's never been this aggressive with his players before!"
Marcus's exclamation was perfectly reasonable! After all, Jackson never pushed his players to their limits. Even Jordan often had to leave the court when he was in top form. Jackson didn't like to make his players play when they were exhausted!
For this reason, Jackson also had another nickname among fans.
Record shredder!
Under Jackson's guidance, countless times, star players had the chance to make history and make their career nights even more glorious, but Jackson would always substitute his players off the court early to let them rest!
Jackson's behavior earned him a lot of boos at the United Center, but he clearly didn't take those so-called boos to heart.
What he wants is the championship!
And it was this very Jackson who, at this moment, brought Lin Tian back on stage!
On the Magic's side, they didn't let Hardaway, who played the entire first quarter, continue playing. Hardaway's stamina bar has never been that thick!
Upon arriving at the court, Lin Tian faced off against the Magic's guard, Brian Shaw, who was also a tall point guard.
Despite his 198cm height, Shaw's awareness, passing, and court control are all quite good!
But beneath these abilities lies his mediocre physical attributes, poor scoring ability, and even more mediocre defensive ability. It can be said that Xiao was able to play basketball in the league for so many years because of only one thing.
Basketball IQ!
Unfortunately, he's now facing Lin Tian, who's using a Kobe Bryant experience card!
In this state, what is Lin Tian least afraid of?
He's a player who relies on his football intelligence!
What does it mean to completely overwhelm someone in terms of physical attributes and scoring ability?
Lin Tian will show it to Xiao now!
After dribbling to the frontcourt, Lin Tian showed no fear when facing Xiao, who was 7 centimeters taller than him. Moreover, Lin Tian did not even choose to rush into the paint to defeat Xiao with his speed.
He pulled up and shot straight from beyond the three-point line!
A player dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and threw it directly at a three-pointer without the ball passing through anyone's hands!
This shooting style became very common in the second decade of the 21st century, and many players liked to use it to surprise and punish their opponents.
But back in the 90s, nobody played basketball like that! If anyone dared to shoot like that, nine times out of ten their coach would be yelling at them so hard they couldn't even open their eyes!
But Lin Tian just threw it away like that!
"Whoosh!"
And... it just goes in when you throw it!
"Wow!" Marcus cheered almost frantically through the screen, "Lin is back! He played like this in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks last year! And today, he's back again!"
"Vote him to death! Lin! Vote him to death!"
"Kill these Orlando people!"
"Let them go back to being princesses! Basketball isn't for them!"
"Princess Anfernee, aren't you coming? You're going to get smashed!"
The fans at the United Center were also very coordinated at this moment, and in response to Lin Tian's goal, they unleashed a barrage of trash talk at the Magic.
As for Lin Tian, after making the three-pointer, he deliberately walked past the Magic's bench and looked at Hardaway. Lin Tian didn't say a word and just stared at Hardaway.
Although he didn't say a word, Lin Tian's provocative, arrogant, and disdainful expression was enough to speak volumes!
"Coach! I want to go up!"
Hardaway stood up and started to walk toward the court.
When have I, Anfernee Hardaway, ever been subjected to this in my entire life?
"Don't rush, Anfernee! This kid's gone mad! He wants you on the court, so his next shots will be completely irrational and unpredictable! There's no guarantee of a high shooting percentage! You rest for two more possessions, let's see how this kid makes the team unable to score by taking wild shots!"
Magic's new head coach, Durant, reached out and pressed Hardaway down, saying, "With his style of play, the Bulls' scoring efficiency will definitely drop rapidly! And this kid isn't Jordan! His teammates won't treat him like Jordan!"
"If he keeps shooting like that, the rest of the Bulls will definitely have something to say. Maybe we'll even see the Bulls have some internal conflict on the court? So, Anfernee, don't rush things! Sit down, watch the game, and focus on recovering your energy!"
Before Adubatu could finish his self-righteous boast, Xiao of the Magic had already missed a layup, and Lin Tian grabbed the rebound and launched a counterattack.
Lin Tian didn't look for his teammates or observe the Magic's defense along the way. Instead, he sprinted all the way to the three-point line in front of the Magic's bench!
Here, Lin Tian suddenly stopped, then turned to Hardaway and said, "How about a three-pointer with a step-back as a belated Christmas present?"
"What did you say?" Hardaway's eyes widened. He couldn't sit still any longer and jumped up from his stool, saying, "Kid, who do you think you're talking to?"
"I just wanted to give you a preview of the show!"
After Lin Tian finished speaking, Xiao from the Magic team finally caught up with Lin Tian and took a defensive stance.
Facing Xiao, Lin Tian suddenly accelerated forward with the ball, and then, just after stepping into the three-point line, he suddenly stopped and pulled back with a crossover dribble. Lin Tian took a step back and jumped out of the three-point line again!
Because Lin Tian's starting and stopping speed was too fast, Xiao couldn't react in time and lost his balance. He slipped and fell to his knees in front of Lin Tian, as if he were worshipping a god!
"Whoosh!"
With a crisp sound, Lin Tian hit his second consecutive three-pointer!
Then he turned around again and stared at Haddaway once more. This time, Lin Tian raised his right index and middle fingers, first pointing to his own eyes, and then gesturing in the opposite direction towards Haddaway.
The provocation couldn't be clearer.
You, you better watch out!
"Coach! Let me play! This kid is too arrogant! And he's on fire, let me play!"
"Anfernee! Listen to me! This kid can't possibly hit three three-pointers like that in a row! He can't! Nobody can shoot like that, not even Reggie Miller!"
Adubatu has been proven wrong once again!
The Magic's offense was intercepted by Kerr, and Lin Tian sprinted towards the frontcourt while reaching for the ball.
While Cole's passing isn't as unpredictable as Lin Tian's, he can still deliver a fast break pass without any problem!
Lin Tian received the basketball once again in front of the Magic's bench.
There were no Magic defenders in front of him!
Anderson, the only one who was in position on defense, chose to quickly retreat to the area below the free-throw line.
In this day and age, they don't believe anyone would dare to throw out a 3-pointer like that during a fast break!
Even though Lin Tian had actually done something like that before, the Magic players just didn't believe it because of their ingrained thinking! They just didn't believe Lin Tian could do it!
"Just now, someone seemed to say that it's impossible for anyone to score consecutive goals here in this way?" After stopping, Lin Tian even had time to turn around and glance at Adubatu, making a provocative remark before immediately pulling up for his third consecutive three-pointer!
This time, Lin Tian didn't check if the basketball went in or its trajectory. Instead, immediately after releasing the ball, he turned to face Hardaway and Adubatu. Before the ball even reached the rim, Lin Tian arrogantly raised his hands in celebration, asking Hardaway and Adubatu, "Did that go in? Huh?"
"Hey you two, tell me loudly, did that ball go in?"
In fact, Lin Tian didn't need their answers, because after he finished speaking, more than 18000 fans at the scene began to shout and celebrate in unison!
"Lin! Lin! Lin! Lin! Lin!"
"MVP!"
"The league's best three-point king! Miller is nothing!"
"Kill the Orlandoites! Kill them all!"
The entire United Center was once again ignited by Lin Tian! The ceiling of the United Center was about to be lifted off by the cheers of the fans!
Lin Tian's three consecutive three-pointers were just too arrogant and too cool!
Especially the last one, where he turned around to celebrate the moment the basketball was released!
It takes immense confidence and a heart of steel to make such an exaggerated series of shots and celebrate ahead of time!
How embarrassing would it be if we didn't make it?
Not going in? It's embarrassing.
Well, Lin Tian admitted that he had been gambling. He had even planned that if this shot didn't go in, or if his previous shot didn't go in, he would immediately wave his raised hands in a few windmill motions to show his frustration and disappointment.
But the ball went in!
Lin Tian really pulled off the act!
27: 38!
In the first minute of the second quarter, the Bulls went on a 9-0 run, extending their lead to double digits!
At the same time, Lin Tian received a message from the system.
"Anfernee Hardaway's emotions have fluctuated, resulting in a loss of 50 experience points!"
This guy got really angry!
Inside the CBS studio, Marcus and Smith were practically going crazy!
Smith slammed his fist on the table and shouted excitedly, "Lip-reading experts! I need lip-reading experts to tell me what trash Lin spewed at Hardaway! Whatever he said, I hope Lin's line gets included in the greatest anthology of 20th-century poetry! It's absolutely a line full of artistry!"
Marcus was no less frenzied than Smith! He was just as incredibly excited!
"Three three-pointers in a row! Three in a row! And one was a direct shot after dribbling up the court, another was a step-back three after shaking off the opponent, and the last one was a sudden shot on a fast break followed by premature celebration! I could watch these three plays for a year! I wouldn't get tired of them! They were so exciting! Tonight's game was so thrilling!"
"Friendly reminder! Fans with heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, or other similar conditions, please take your blood pressure medication and nitroglycerin tablets! You'll definitely need them for the upcoming games!"
The entire United Center was in complete chaos at this point; everyone had gone completely mad! Even though they had Jordan, the superstar who created the most miracles and delivered the most classic games in NBA history, Lin Tian's performance tonight was still enough to conquer them!
Hardaway could no longer sit still! He stood up, ignoring his coach's advice and words, and declared firmly, "I want to play! Nothing you say matters, I want to play! Now, immediately, right now!"
Seeing that the usually mild-mannered Hardaway was so angry, how could Adubatu dare to stop Hardaway from playing? He knew very well what this game meant for Hardaway, and he also knew what Hardaway meant for this team.
This time, Adubatu didn't dare to say anything pretentious. Instead, he nodded and let Haddawi go on stage!
As for Lin Tian, after scoring three consecutive goals, he was in a very subtle and magical state and feeling. How to describe this feeling?
In anime/manga terms, it's like entering the zone!
In trendy terms, it's called a "breakout."
To use the most popular NBA phrase, the basketball hoop is now as vast as the ocean for Lin Tian!
This is the change brought about by the Kobe Bryant experience card!
Kobe was one of the greatest scorers in the history of the league, known for his explosive scoring. As we all know, there are many types of top scorers in this league.
Players like LeBron James and Karl Malone can contribute 30 points per game day after day, and occasionally 50 or 60 points.
There are also players like Iverson, who are not very consistent and rely on shooting to score.
Then there are players like Kobe and Jordan.
Once they get into form, they are the most terrifying guys in the league!
Scoring explosiveness!
They can always become omnipotent, like gods on the court, and no one can stop them from scoring during a certain period of time in a game or even a quarter!
If we only consider shooting guards or perimeter players, then throughout the entire history of the NBA, only Jordan and Kobe have achieved this.
Well, James Harden might also qualify as half of that; his explosive free throws are, in some ways, even more despair-inducing than Jordan's and Kobe's.
They are the kind of people who can, anytime and anywhere, use all sorts of unreasonable methods to score an astonishingly high score!
This is the signature move of the league's top scorers!
While Kobe's career field goal percentage of 45% and three-point percentage of 33% are unremarkable, his shooting percentage is still quite average.
But you should know that before the Splash Brothers emerged, Kobe held many historical records for three-pointers!
Kobe Bryant has the most field goals made in a single game with 12! He also has the most consecutive field goals made with 9!
His three-point shooting ability is absolutely underestimated!
But no matter what, Lin Tian is now shooting like crazy! He's entered the mindset of Kobe Bryant's 81-point slaying of the Dragon and 62-point slaughter of the Bulls.
Lin Tian's shooting touch right now might be even better and more accurate than when he used the Curry experience card in last year's Eastern Conference semifinals!
Of course, this is just a feeling, and it doesn't mean that Lin Tian is more accurate than he was back then.
However, there is one thing: Lin Tian is definitely better than when he used Curry and Iverson trial cards last year.
Defense!
Kobe was a top-tier two-way player in history, and his record of being selected to the All-Defensive First Team nine times is the best proof of that!
At the same time, don't forget that Kobe's stamina, fighting spirit, and ruthlessness were also terrifying levels that were no less than Jordan's!
Therefore, after seeing Hardaway step onto the court, Lin Tian didn't say much or waste any words. Instead, he clapped his hands, gestured for his teammates to pay attention to defending their man, and then rushed to the frontcourt again, starting from the baseline to press Hardaway across the entire court!
This time, Lin Tian's defensive intensity was even greater than in the first quarter!
If Lin Tian's full-court defense in the first quarter was just "leading defense", then Lin Tian's defense now is truly "pressing"!
He immediately stuck to Hardaway under the Magic's basket. From the moment Hardaway received the ball, the two began a physical battle. Lin Tian's fierce steals, pressure, and constant physical contact made it very difficult for Hardaway to advance the ball!
Although Hardaway was no longer directly stripped one-on-one by Lin Tian like at the beginning of the first quarter, the Magic's offensive rhythm and organization were also greatly affected by Lin Tian's suffocating defense!
Because Hardaway often spends 6-7 seconds dribbling the ball past half-court, and by the time he gets rid of Lin Tian's entanglement and starts to observe the situation on the court, another 4-5 seconds have passed.
In other words, the Magic spend half of their offensive time on advancing the ball – the most basic thing!
Hardaway wasted most of his energy on pushing the ball forward. Every time he crossed the halfway line, his legs would feel weak and he would find it difficult to launch an effective attack!
As a result, Hardaway's influence on the attack became very small! What made Hardaway even more painful was that Lin Tian's defense was no longer limited to tightly marking and intercepting him when he had the ball. When Hardaway didn't have the ball and tried to get it through movement, Lin Tian was like a leech, impossible to shake off or break free from, as if he were stuck to Hardaway!
Therefore, in many offensive possessions during the second quarter, Hardaway was completely uninvolved; aside from dribbling the ball across half-court, he couldn't do anything else.
The good news is that the Magic's role players also played well tonight, making shots they should have made and shots they shouldn't have made, all of which went into the basket.
Otherwise, with Hardaway so tightly guarded and unable to even receive the ball, the Magic would have already fallen far behind the Bulls!
Of course, Hardaway wasn't completely ineffective in this quarter. Although he struggled to organize the offense, his height and core strength were indeed top-tier among players in his position. Several times, Lin Tian forced him into a frantic state, and his forced shots and drives, though not all of them went wide, still yielded some results.
Even so, his stamina was rapidly declining. Before the first half was over, Hardaway felt his legs going weak. The exertion he had in the first half tonight was almost greater than playing the entire game in other matches!
After all, in other games, there isn't a madman like Lin Tian who can attack relentlessly on the offensive end while maintaining a high-intensity full-court press on the defensive end!
Do you think Lin Tian can sustain the entire game with this kind of playing style?
Ghosts believe it!
With this kind of playing style, a normal person would be exhausted by halftime and would need to go to the bench for an IV drip before the third quarter was over!
No one can withstand it!
At the very least, within the normal understanding and perception of basketball, no one could do such a thing!
By the end of the second quarter, even though Hardaway had been heavily guarded and had fewer shots and personal attacks, he was still completely soaked in sweat. He didn't look like he had played half a basketball game, but rather like he had participated in a swimming competition and had just come out of the pool!
He's exhausted himself!
"You madman! Are you even stamina enough to defend yourself like that, kid?" Hardaway panted heavily, pressing his back against Lin Tian, swallowing repeatedly. Waves of intense fatigue were relentlessly assaulting Hardaway!
At this moment, the score was temporarily set at 61:69, with the Bulls leading by 8 points!
The Magic were able to perform like this thanks to Anderson, Secarley, Scott, and others who were on fire in this quarter, scoring repeatedly. If it were just Hardaway, the Magic would have collapsed long ago!
After all, Hardaway scored 19 points in the first quarter, but performed poorly in the second quarter, making only 2 of 7 shots and scoring only 7 points from the free-throw line! Although, looking at the stats alone, he scored 26 points in the first half, which is even the highest half score of his entire career!
But if you look at the game, you'll see that he was indeed dominating in the first quarter, but in the second quarter, he was completely locked down and restricted by Lin Tian!
The team was putting on such a brilliant performance, but he was dragging them down, and the team was still trailing by 8 points. This made Hardaway very anxious! He was even starting to worry about Lin Tian's stamina!
This bastard, how come he's not tired yet?
"Who cares if I'm tired! I'll stay standing as steady as possible until you fall! Even after you fall, I can still score on the court!" Lin Tian braced himself against Hardaway's back with one arm, waiting for his attack!
In the first half, because of the 10-centimeter height difference, Lin Tian was repeatedly outmaneuvered by Hardaway with his back-to-the-basket moves, step-back shots, and consecutive spin moves! But Lin Tian just wouldn't give up, and refused Pippen's repeated attempts to switch on him.
Hardaway, I, Lin Tian, will personally deal with him today!
By this point in the competition, Lin Tian felt that it was about time!
Haddaway's stamina should have reached its limit!
Why is Lin Tian so confident?
Because what he possesses now is not only the ability of Kobe at his peak, but also the stamina of Kobe at his peak!
At his peak, Kobe was the NBA's number one physical monster, capable of scoring 50 points in a single game while holding the opponent's star player to only 15 points on 5-of-20 shooting!
Kobe's stamina bar was said to have no limit!
The best example is the game where McGrady scored a career-high 62 points. He scored 52 points in the first three quarters, but in the fourth quarter, although he scored 10 points, he only made 1 of 6 shots and 7 of 12 free throws. When he was shooting the last free throw, he was obviously so tired that he could not even lift his arm.
Take LeBron James, for example. He's also a top-tier physical monster. After scoring a career-high 61 points, he was out of form for a whole week. Not only did his team suffer a three-game losing streak, but his own performance was also a mess.
It wasn't until a week later that James finally returned to his normal state.
而科比呢？这个体力怪物能9连40+，4连50+，到了34岁高龄还能连续3场40+，退役战能轰下60分。
His physical strength, his willpower, and his sheer energy are all terrifying!
Even with this seemingly inexhaustible stamina, Lin Tian was starting to feel tired!
He felt his legs trembling, and he felt so tired that all he wanted to do was lie in bed and get a good night's sleep!
This shows just how much Lin Tian and Hardaway were exhausted in the first half!
Hardaway dribbled with his back to the basket, taking advantage of the precious time to rest and catch his breath. Then, with only 5 seconds left on the shot clock, Hardaway finally started his attack!
It was still his signature attack pattern of continuous spins and feints, but this time, Lin Tian, who had already used this move several times, seized the opportunity! Just as Hardaway turned and gathered the ball to prepare for a jump step, he slapped him down!
"Snapped!"
With a crisp sound, the basketball in Hardaway's hands went out of control and was slapped away by Lin Tian!
Lin Tian then grabbed the basketball, but did not rush to launch a counterattack.
His stamina was almost completely depleted!
He also needs rest.
Lin Tian took a deep breath and raised his hand, signaling his teammates not to rush and to attack slowly!
There are still 40 seconds left in the second quarter!
At this time, Lin Tian would usually quickly grab a shot, so that after the opponent's 24-second shot clock expires, the Bulls would still have a fairly long offensive opportunity!
But tonight, Lin Tian unusually slowed down the pace, wanting to wait until the very last moment before launching his attack!
Hadaway also lowered his center of gravity. His eyes, which were already somewhat dazed and half-closed, were now even more swollen with sweat.
Lin Tian dribbled the ball unhurriedly until there were only 6 seconds left on the shot clock, at which point he finally started to move!
This time, he didn't choose to attack himself, but instead passed the ball to Kukoc outside the three-point line!
Kukoc was clearly stunned for a moment when he received the ball, and Grant, who was defending him, didn't react in time either!
No one expected that Lin Tian would pass the ball at this moment!
Fortunately, Kukoc reacted quickly enough, at least faster than Grant!
After his initial surprise, Kukoc quickly adjusted his body, dribbled towards the inside, and before the opponent could help defend, he made a sudden stop and shot the ball off the backboard!
"Beautiful pass, Lin!" After scoring, Kukoc wanted to reach out and celebrate with Lin Tian, but he was surprised to find that Lin Tian ignored him, or rather, Lin Tian didn't even notice him!
Because Lin Tian has once again entangled himself with Hardaway!
He once again started fighting Hardaway from the bottom line, and they were locked in a fierce struggle once more!
"Lin, were you deliberately not attacking just now?!" Marcus exclaimed, frowning. "During the attack, Lin looked so tired he could barely walk, but when the team switched to defense, his energy suddenly returned!"
"I think when Lin was dribbling there just now, he wasn't observing his teammates' positioning or running down the clock," Smith analyzed. "He was conserving his energy! Conserving his energy for the last possession of the first half!"
At this moment, the final round of the first half began! Marcus immediately threw himself into commentary, focusing wholeheartedly on the game!
"And Lin didn't choose to use that energy on offense, but on defense! Look, Lin is charging in again! He collided with Hardaway! Beautiful defense! Footwork! Perfect lateral quick steps, Hardaway couldn't get past him! Reach out, and slap the ball! Was it going to be a turnover? No turnover! Hardaway made it! Beautiful!"
"Let's see what Hardaway will choose! When he finally got to attack beyond the Bulls' three-point line, there were only 9 seconds left! Lin went for it again! But Hardaway dodged it! Beautiful defensive play!"
"Haddaway's legs are a bit weak! He's clearly losing some power! And Lin on the other side is still full of energy and vitality! His footwork is still precise and fast! His aggressiveness, control of the ball, and intensity of his defense this round are truly admirable!"
"Lin is still moving incredibly fast! He's blocked all of Hardaway's offensive routes and shooting angles! His lateral movement is perfect! Textbook-perfect pressure! Hardaway can't even get close to the three-point line! With three seconds left! Hardaway has no choice, so he takes a step to the three-point line, fakes, and fakes again!"
"Lin didn't fall for it! Lin held his position, hands raised, no foul, no jump! Hardaway was forced to readjust his footwork, and the referee blew the whistle! The referee blew the whistle! What was the call? Let's see the referee's ruling..."
"Traveling violation! Traveling violation! My God! I've never seen such a thrilling and entertaining defensive play! Lin's defense was perfect! Physical contact, footwork, perfect timing, unparalleled anticipation, and an amazing defensive instinct!"
"I never imagined I'd be so amazed by such a brilliant defensive play! I thought only offense could make me lose my composure, but I never thought defense could!"
After waiting for his partner to finish speaking, Smith sincerely added, "This play didn't involve any blocks, steals, or any scramble for loose balls or intense physical contact! Aside from one turnover, there were no other stats! But the defense on this play was absolutely perfect! Perfect!"
"Listen to me, if you're a player who's bad at defense but wants to improve, watch this play! If you're a coach who wants to teach your kids the right way to defend, watch this play! If you want to write a book about defense, you absolutely have to include this play!"
"My vocabulary isn't extensive, but I'll say I'd choose this play as one of the best defensive moments of the season! Even without any block, steal, or anything else, it was a pinnacle of defensive skill combined with a perfect blend of mentality and patience!"
The two commentators and countless fans were completely captivated by this final defensive play. As one commentator put it, the fans never imagined that a defensive play without any exciting moments or winning opportunities could fascinate them so much!
Defense can be so passionate!
With fans watching on TV going this crazy, how could the fans at the United Center possibly be left behind?
As fans around the world who witnessed that last round up close, the United Center erupted in cheers that lasted for a long time!
The fans unleashed their passion without reservation; a perfect defensive play can sometimes be even more exhilarating than an offensive one!
They gave all their passion and enthusiasm to their heroes!
Lin Tian didn't say anything or respond much to the fans' encouragement. He simply raised one hand and waved it a few times in the air as a response to all the fans.
He's absolutely exhausted! The strain of playing defense is far greater than that of playing offense. That last possession almost completely drained Lin Tian's stamina and endurance! Having played the entire 24 minutes of the first half, Lin Tian desperately needs a rest!
On the other side, Hardaway was even less impressive than Lin Tian. As he left the court, he casually put his arm around Anderson's shoulder, almost leaning on Anderson as he left the court.
Lin Tian's final defense was just too intense. Even though they were all NBA players, at this point, they all felt completely drained and powerless.
Both Lin Tian and Hardaway were almost completely exhausted in the first half!
Judging from the data, their efforts have paid off!
哈达威上半场出战22分钟，轰下26分6篮板6助攻1抢断，还创造了自己个人的半场得分记录新高。
而林天则出战24分钟，打满整个上半场的同时还拿下了37分3篮板3助攻3抢断1盖帽的全面数据！
Based on the data, Lin Tian scored higher, while Hardaway was more well-rounded.
In summary, Lin Tian has a slight advantage over Hardaway for the time being, but on the field, Lin Tian completely dominated Hardaway in the second quarter, delivering a dominant performance!
However, the current situation is that both players are extremely exhausted and look like they are at their limit. It remains to be seen who will play better in the second half, who will have stronger willpower, and who will be able to defeat their opponent and win the game!
But at the very least, the Bulls still maintained firm control of the game!
61: 71!
During halftime, an exhausted Lin Tian returned to the locker room without saying a word. He immediately lay down on the physiotherapy bed, allowing the team doctor and physiotherapist to treat and help him recover. He wanted to regain his strength as quickly as possible before the start of the second half!
Lin Tian knew that Hardaway was doing the same thing as him, trying to recover as much strength as possible to cope with the second half of the game. Lin Tian was determined to recover faster and better than Hardaway and have more strength to fight in the second half!
However, it's actually not difficult at all.
If Lin Tian's goal is to recover 100% of his stamina before the start of the second half, that would be a bit difficult. But if Lin Tian's goal is to recover more stamina than Hardaway, that would be very easy!
For example, right now, while he was undergoing physical therapy and everyone else's attention was drawn to Jackson, Lin Tian took out a thermos filled with goji berries, which was even steaming!
Lin Tian still has 3 more of this stuff, and each bite can restore 10% of his stamina!
After only a glance and a slight hesitation, Lin Tian made a quick decision!
Since Lin Tian's goal tonight is to shock the entire United States and get as many fans as possible to vote for him, there are some things that cannot be spared in order to achieve this goal, especially since he has even used the Kobe experience card. If he loses the game, it will be a huge loss, a classic case of losing both the wife and the army!
"Glug! Glug! Glug!"
Lin Tian tilted his head back and gulped down three mouthfuls of goji berry tea. In an instant, an indescribable power rose from his lower abdomen and then quickly spread throughout his entire body. Lin Tian felt incredibly comfortable from the inside out!
The fatigue from before, if not completely gone, has at least been reduced by about half.
Lin Tian felt refreshed and invigorated. In fact, if he weren't afraid of being dissected and studied, he would definitely push away the therapist and stretch out to show how comfortable he was!
To ensure his safety, Lin Tian maintained a weak demeanor and said very modestly, "Coach, I'll be facing Anfernee again in the second half! Don't worry, although I'm very tired, I swear he's even more tired than me! He'll definitely collapse before I do!"
"Let me play in the second half!"
Lin Tian here has a cheat that allows him to quickly recover a lot of stamina, but Hardaway in Orlando doesn't have that ability!
Aside from lying half-dead on the physiotherapy chair waiting for the team doctor to relax his muscles and give him bananas, chocolates, and other foods that could help him regain his strength, he didn't want to move at all. He felt that he had never been so tired in his life!
If there weren't other matches waiting, and if Lin Tianzhen wasn't so annoying, Hardaway really wanted to quit and just lie in the locker room and sleep for one night!
Closing your eyes and going to sleep sounds so comfortable and relaxing!
(End of this chapter)