Chapter 157 Encounter
In the first quarter, Ben Wallace never had a head-on confrontation with Chen Feng. He was more on the weak side to defend Raal Deng for Jefferson, so the two had no direct dialogue.
Even if sometimes two people meet each other in order to control the rebound, there is no scene of one attack and one defense.
This is also not to blame Wallace. He wanted to follow Chen Feng to the periphery, but Roll Deng was almost knocked out by Jefferson. He wanted to leave the basket, so don't play this game.
Thanks to Wallace in the basket, Jefferson was not so crazy. If Roll Deng had fought against Jefferson, he would have been beaten to death.
Skells was also aware of this problem. Originally, he expected Raul Deng to be a scoring point in the inside and involve the opponent's inside energy, but he didn't expect it to become the biggest scar in the defense.
not only can't stand Jefferson, but also the drag-up Wallace can only take root in the basket and keep making up for him, which also makes Skiles directly give up this inside scoring point.
Give up the plan of the inside attack, because Skells also saw that it was almost impossible for Raul Deng's physique to fight against Jefferson, let alone against Chen Feng.
And in the first quarter, Skiles also gave Raul Deng enough opportunity to hold the ball inside, but this guy either lost or was pressed by his opponent on his back.
It's not that Raul Deng doesn't want to hold the ball and play singles. He really can't squeeze out of Jefferson behind him, and once again meets Chen Feng's single defense against him, this guy's treatment is even more tragic.
Originally, Du Hong's pass to him was in place. As long as he was more flexible, he might turn around and face the basket directly. Raul Deng's middle distance is still a little threatening.
But with such a simple turn, Roll Deng couldn't do it. He wanted to rely on Chen Feng to make a shaft with his feet, but Chen Feng stuck to him, and the tight muscles put pressure on him at all times.
After a few seconds of stalemate, Raul Deng failed to win the space to shot twice. In the end, he had no choice but to return the ball to Du Hong to solve the problem.
This made Skils watch on the sidelines and almost fell directly. An inside attacker who was usually easy to use was actually pressed like this, and he was pressed to death by his opponent.
There is no need to say anything about offensive efficiency. Even scoring is a luxury. This is estimated to be the most aggrieved quarter of Roll Deng has played this season. He has never won any chance to play comfortably.
The attack is inefficient, the rebound is not guaranteed, and the defense is hit by the opponent. If Wallace had not made up for the defense, it is estimated that Jefferson's score would have been doubled long ago.
Skiles tested the whole section and didn't see any good work on Roll Deng's side. He simply replaced him with PJ Brown. Since the attack was not good, he began to defend with all his strength.
Anyway, the inside line of the Bulls did not open the situation in the first quarter. The score was basically based on the peripheral firepower. Raul Deng played like this, and Skiles didn't expect much.
Since you can't attack, then defend it. Anyway, you have to take care of both sides. It can't be said that there is no score. The defense will be knocked down by the opponent, so Skels has to open his suit and scold the street on the sidelines.
Replace Raul Deng. Although looking at the guy's dejected expression, Skiles was also a little angry, in order to play, in order to ensure the home record, he could only let this boy be a cold bench for a while.
PJ Brown is already an old man in the NBA league. His low-level offensive ability is not as good as before, but his good low-level ability can still create a certain lethality.
And PJ Brown has been struggling in the league for so many years. Other abilities may be average, but the IQ of basketball has always been not low. It is really appropriate to describe him.
Anyway, it's more important than Roll Deng. If this guy is not too old, Skils has an idea to let him start. After all, there is an old man in the family, such as a treasure.
And what Skells value PJ Brown most is the old guy's defense. It's not only a matter of ability, but also an attitude. As a second-round show that year, Brown is definitely conscientious.
It is estimated that because of the identity of the second round show, you can't stand in the NBA if you don't work hard.
So PJ Brown can be said to be very tough on the defensive end without a particularly surprising performance in the attack.
In addition to being a swinger in the center and power forward position, this guy also has a strong courage. No matter who he faces, he dares to pounce on it.
He carried O'Neal and fought against the "admiral". Anyway, the group of insiders in the league's golden age, PJ Brown has always played face-to-face.
In terms of experience, except for Wallace, who can compare the advantages and disadvantages of experience with PJ Brown, the rest of the bulls must be junior.
Even after the "Big Ben" with four NBA best defenses, Skiles did not put PJ Brown aside. At the critical moment, he trusted such a big gate responsible for guarding the inside line.
Before the start of the season, what he valued most was not how much their scoring ability increased, but whether PJ Brown's health could last the whole season.
PJ Brown is indeed no longer young, but his strong style is getting older and hotter. With the possibility of a collapse in the inside line, Skyles needs this old guy to withstand Jefferson's increasingly fierce offensive momentum.
And the biggest intention of Skells' arrangement is that Wallace can be freed and can concentrate on dealing with the bald boy without having to fill the hole for Roll Deng.
Jefferson's momentum to grab points in the first quarter is very strong, but what Skells cares about most is the No. 99 who runs in and out, the bald boy who makes trouble for others when he has nothing to do.
In the first quarter, the Bulls played very well, but such a wild boy suddenly came out, which directly disrupted the rhythm of the Chicagoans, and indirectly made the Bulls lose their sense of rhythm.
According to the previous home games, if the Bulls go crazy at the opening stage, then the victory or defeat of this game has begun to tilt towards them.
But it was such a stunned boy who killed in the horizontal stabbing, which disrupted the momentum of the Bulls to continue the offensive firepower, and with his cover, Rondo's side also killed the rise.
Originally, Skiles had never regarded Ronto as a fixed scoring point for the Celtics, but it was because Chen Feng made a wall for him, which not only curbed Du Hong's harassment, but also made Rondo's continuous successful internal cutting.
Let that boy get so many points! This made Skiles very annoyed. The Celtics were able to chase points like this because Rondo was active at this point, which made the Bulls passive.
Skeles has been thinking about how to nail the guy who suddenly came out to make trouble. He doesn't want to be messed up the whole game by such a wild boy.
The Bulls can lose to the Suns or the Heat, but if the Celtics who can just get into the top eight can't handle it, and they are still at home, then he doesn't have to expect anything to be the king in the playoffs.
Skeles's kind of people just admit their reason. As long as he thinks the situation is bad, he must find a way to get it back, otherwise this guy will definitely make it difficult to sleep.
"Keep an eye on him! Don't let him disturb our defense and attack!" This is the important task that Skelce gave to Wallace before the start of the second quarter.
With PJ Brown sitting in the basket, he finally freed up such a standard defender as Wallace. The "big stupid clock" who has experienced the baptism of two finals is not only experienced, but also quite strong.
Now Skils is going to use this best defensive inside line to contain the bald boy.
It's just that Rivers and Chen Feng didn't know that Skiles had aimed at himself, and Chen Feng didn't notice it until he hit him for the first time.
Originally, as soon as Chen Feng pulled to the periphery to be a moving meat shield for Rondo again, Wallace had already pushed behind him. The strong guy pursued hand-to-hand combat, which made Chen Feng a little unprepared.
He didn't meet the whole first quarter, which made Chen Feng a little careless. As a result, he fell behind in such a close fight. Ron wanted to go around again, so he waited to hit Wallace's big man.
Rondo, who was just about to speed up, was forced to brake this time, and the block that Chen Feng made for him was also squeezed away from the middle by Wallace. The big guy opened his hands and blocked Rondo's way.
Thanks to Rondo's reaction was fast enough, he didn't get his head into Wallace's arms, but Cyinrich's reaction slowed down and failed to seal Rondo's passing route in time, which made the guy calmly hit the ground.
Tony Allen, who was waiting in the empty seat at the bottom line, caught the ball. Ben Gordon, who rushed to block, failed to stop the shot and could only passively listen to the sound of basketball wiping the net.
Three points! At the beginning of the second quarter, the Celtics overtook the score in this way.
Three points, which is also the first lead of the Green Shirts after the opening. Although it is not much, at least they have reversed the previous unfavorable situation.
However, Rivers was always staring at Wallace on the sidelines. He frowned slightly, and it was a little unexpected that such a big guy killed him like this.
I thought that the Bulls were going to increase the defensive strength of the inside line by replacing PJ Brown, but I didn't expect that Skells was going to use Wallace to keep an eye on Chen Feng.
This is not only what Rivers didn't expect, but also Thibodeau was a little surprised. After all, in terms of defensive efficiency alone, Wallace is definitely more effective than PJ Brown standing under the basket.
Keskells just played a confrontation with the Celtics. It can't be said that this is an emphasis on Chen Feng, but he doesn't want people to disturb the Bulls' tactical arrangements.
Instead of giving Chen Feng the opportunity to move freely, it's better to risk Wallace and firmly push the boy to death on the field and prevent him from moving easily.
The Celtics led by two points, but soon Cyinrich returned a mid-range jumper on Ron's head, and he steadily sent the ball into the basket.
In fact, Cyinrich's mobile phone would be a little risky. Rdo had already posted it at that time, but just as Rdo tried to interfere with the other party, Wallace blocked him from the other side.
With such a free shot, Cymridge will naturally not let go. He felt hot from the beginning. Now, not to mention the temporary guest point guard, this guy's score is still the highest in the Bulls.
He didn't get stuck with his opponent and let Sinrich score in the middle distance, which made Rondo a little annoyed, but he was not the one who frowned. Chen Feng, who stood behind Wallace, was actually more depressed.
Originally, Rondo was against Sinrich, but he didn't plan to jump out to help, but to prevent the opponent from cheating Rondo with a fake action, and then cut in from the periphery.
But Chen Feng didn't move, but Wallace moved. A simple cover made Cyinrich's score. The two actually had no communication in the attack, which was completely instinctive.
"In the years of Wallace in the Pistons, in addition to being the best defensive player, he also had a much better understanding of tactics than before. I have to say that Larry Brown is definitely a great guy."
Looking at Wallace's successful cover, Rivers whispered a few words to Siberdo. He didn't roar at his team members, because Rivers knew what kind of player Wallace was.
"That little guy has met his opponent. This is not the same type as the opponent he met before."
Xibodu is obviously more concerned. After all, Chen Feng is also his first-handed **. The strong big guy opposite has taken the initiative in front of the wild boy twice in a row.
The first time was to destroy the block and disassembly cover between Ron and Chen Feng. It was purely by force to squeeze a gap, and then abruptly cut off their smooth cooperation.
Then this threw away Chen Feng on the offensive end and made a beautiful cover. Although it was not as violent as Chen Feng had done before, this kind of cover is enough as long as it is empty.
Both Rivers and Siberdu can feel it. Although Chen Feng didn't show any special emotions, the boy must be holding his strength now.
Chen Feng has never suffered such a loss. One attack, one defense, two opportunities, Wallace's action interfered with him.
Obviously, the boy is definitely likely to beat the other side one-on-one. Although Rivers wanted to remind Chen Feng on the sidelines, the guy's action was obviously faster than Rivers's idea.
"Give it to me!" When Rondo controlled the ball just after half-time, Chen Feng had already signaled him to pass the ball. At this moment, he was grabbing a position with Wallace near the three-second zone.
Chen Feng has few friends who can compete with him for pure strength, but today he met such a person head-on. Like himself, there is no fancy action, just pure physical confrontation.
Ron Do looked at Chen Feng beg for the ball in his hand, and also saw Wallace with his arms behind him.
This is not like Rondo's usual delivery of shells to Chen Feng. If it is normal, Chen Feng is estimated to have squeezed out the other party and occupy a favorable position. As long as it is sent, it is possible to score.
But Chen Feng did not grab a good position this time. The confrontation between him and Wallace was just like Ding Niu, which was deadlocked near the three-second zone.
However, Cyinrich has been staring at himself like a fly, and Gordon also sticks to Pierce like a plaster. Rondo can only choose to give the ball to Chen Feng when he fails to break through.
This is not a good opportunity to attack, but after receiving the ball, Chen Feng seemed to have no fear of having an equally strong guy behind him. As soon as he twisted his footsteps, he was ready to turn around.
Even Chen Feng didn't wait for himself to face the basket completely. The hand holding the ball had been raised high, as if he was ready to hold it down against Wallace.
Stepping on the line in the three-second zone, just such a distance, Chen Feng was about to stand against Wallace. It was an unprecedented momentum, and many people were waiting to hear a "bang".
However, after a second, there was no roar, only the basket swayed very ripplingly. Everyone watched the basketball hit the basket heavily and crashed far away.
And Chen Feng's right hand was grasping the basket, but this time he only held the basket. The ball had been thrown by Gordon, who was inserted at high speed, to Nocioni, who was killed under the basket.
The Argentine's slam dunk is not beautiful, but it is enough to overtake the score again, and this guy's score made the briefly silent joint center burst into a tsunami-like shout again.
Of course, most of the roars in it are not for Nossioni, but to another person.
"Bun!!! Wallace!!!" This roar almost makes people feel deaf.
But no one is tired of the roar of the live DJ, and the fans should respond to this roar, and the whole United Center stadium exploded in an instant.
Even Skells rarely stood on the sidelines, slapped Wallace, and patted the other party's thick body by the way, indicating that the other party did a good job this time!
Since the day Wallace came to Chicago, he has not been worshipped by so many people, but just at that moment, he filled the whole United Center with cheers for himself.
It's really a good job. Originally, many people watched Chen Feng take a step and run to the basket with the basketball. The supporters of the Bulls thought that the bald boy was going to pour a hard one.
As a result, when Chen Feng rose from the ground, his hands were about to grab the basketball and pressed into the basket, but suddenly a big hand appeared behind him and pulled the basketball fiercely from behind!
Originally, a downward pressure action of Qianjun was pulled away. Chen Feng grabbed the hand of the basketball and deviated from the direction. Although he did not fly out, he did not pour it in, but smashed it fiercely on the basket.
The basketball was hit by Chen Feng's hand and the force exerted by Wallace, which directly created a counterattack of the Bulls and overtook the score that had just been equalized again.
The score is not what Skiles value most. What he cares more about is Wallace's defense. The fierce pursuit of the big hat directly interrupted the boy's tyrannical blow.
Wallace didn't beat his chest and roar. He just tightened the muscles on his arm and waved at Chen Feng, "Come again, I know you must not be convinced now."
A dull voice sounded on Chen Feng's ear. As soon as this sentence came out, Chen Feng had no expression on the other side. After listening to this sentence, he directly tilted his head and looked at Wallace.
Chen Feng knows very well how powerful the big guy in front of him is, just like the fierce pursuit of the big hat just now. This is an encounter.
The paint area is the battlefield of the two of them. Whoever retreats and who loses...