Chapter 418: Sixty Plus Club New Members(1/3)
"Michael, Wood said he would easily get 60+, what do you think about this?"
"Michael, do you think Wood is exaggerating? How likely is it for him to break your 63 points in a single game in your career?"
"Michael, many people say that Wood is the new god of the NBA in the new era and will replace you and become another global superstar. Do you think this is possible?"
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What kind of people are reporters? They are the ones responsible for taking quotes out of context and constantly stirring up trouble. Even though Jordan has been through many battles, from the time he came to Orlando to now, his sanity has gradually been lost.
Jordan turned around and stared at the reporters chasing him, and laughed, his smile looking a little cold: "I believe he can get 60 points. In my opinion, he is the kind of guy who can get points if he wants.
It has to do with the opponent's defense, it just depends on whether he wants to or not."
Jordan's words surprised many reporters. What they wanted to hear was not that Jordan agreed with Lin Sen's words.
"Michael, you agree with Wood's strength, right? Does this mean you regret your original choice?"
"Does it mean that you have to get your answer when you approve a person? I will not regret my choice. I hope it will be difficult for my successor. However, it seems that Wood is doing a good job so far. I hope he will continue to work hard." Jordan did not look back.
Went directly into the players tunnel.
The reporters looked at each other, but how could they compromise so easily? The news would never be delivered to their doorsteps.
"Wood scored 60 points easily"!
"The historical record in the first half is not the end"!
"A flying man never regrets, he is only worthy of taking over"!
"Replace? The Flying Man only recognizes succession!"!
"How far is Wood from the Orlando throne?"!
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This game, which originally didn't have much suspense, attracted more attention because of Lin Sen's craziness in the first half. The ratings were rising little by little. Most people were looking forward to Lin Sen's crazy performance in the second half.
"Seventy percent of people hope that Wood will maintain his performance in the first half in the second half. In the first quarter, Wood scored a new NBA first quarter scoring record of 28 points.
Wood not only holds the single-quarter scoring record, but also has two single-quarter scoring records in the first and fourth quarters written on his name.
Wood played very little time in the second quarter. Wood only scored 15 points in six minutes."
"Charles, just that word would send a lot of people over the edge."
"Hey, Kenny, please don't interrupt when I'm talking, okay?" Barkley glared at Kenny Smith, "Now Wood has added his name to the first half scoring record. Now Wood is still short of second place.
Quarter scoring record and third quarter scoring record, as well as second half scoring record and the entire game..."
"Charles, your idea is so crazy. With the scoring records in the second and third quarters, I have no doubt that Wood will write his name on one day, but in a single game..." Kenny Smith shouted.
"Kenny, it's difficult for other people. I think it's not impossible for Wood. If I were asked to choose a candidate who is most likely to break this record, I would vote for Wood without hesitation.
I bet Wood will win everyone's vote, even if Gerald Wallace Bryant scored 81 points, even if LBJ's ability is beyond ordinary people, they don't have as good a chance as Wood.
I can calculate for you how Wood got this score. Wood's ability ensures that as long as he wants to score three-pointers, it will be easy. The record for three-pointers in a single game is 12 three-pointers, but do you think this problem will
Does it bother Wood? Sooner or later he will write his name, it just depends on whether he wants to.
15 three-pointers are 45 points. Wow, I got the normal points. 15 free throws are 60 points. The remaining Wood only needs to score 20 more goals.
Maybe it would be easier if Wood could hit 20 three-pointers in one game."
Kenny Smith was about to vomit blood. He had never seen any die-hard fan imagine this, even though it seemed that the points needed evenly divided into each quarter were not many.
"Okay, Wood can do it, OK? But Wood didn't score too many points today. You can look at the point difference between the two sides. It has been extended to 18 points. If Wood continues to have such firepower in the second half, the point difference will probably be very fast.
Being pulled to more than 25 points, do you think Wood will still be on the court? Even if everyone in the world wants him to be on the court." Kenny Smith pointed out the biggest problem with Linson's scoring in the second half.
"So I expect Charlotte to feel hotter in the second half, and maybe I should suggest Orlando secretly change Charlotte to a bigger basket." Barkley shrugged.
The twenty-minute intermission passed quickly. For Orlando and even for the vast majority of fans, the biggest expectations had nothing to do with the outcome of the game. All they cared about was whether Lin Sen could keep up his efforts and set more records.
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"The second half of the game is finally about to begin. Wood scored 43 points in the first half. This score is only 11 points away from his career-high single-game score of 54 points that he set against Boston at the beginning of this season."
The second half of the game kicked off with Kenny Smith's words, and it was the Bobcats who took the lead in attacking.
The Bobcats played extremely patiently, and Gerald Wallace finally put the ball into the basket.
"Well done. Come on Charlotte, you're only 16 points away. It's not out of reach. Use all your fighting spirit and come on!" Barkley's sudden applause startled Kenny Smith.
Kenny Smith rolled his eyes at Barkley and looked towards the court. Lin Sen dribbled the ball past half court. Gerald Wallace and Jason Richardson double-teamed Lin Sen.
Even if the Magic had an obvious leak due to this double-team, the Bobcats had no intention of making up for it. They clearly told everyone that Lin Sen couldn't shoot while others were shooting.
"This is a bullshit defense," Barkley muttered as Linson passed the ball to Artest, who was in the open.
Even if Lin Sen passes the ball, Gerald Wallace immediately defends and Jason Richardson withdraws to the side, but as long as Lin Sen runs, there will always be someone following Lin Sen, and once
When Lin Sen holds the ball, it will immediately turn into a double team.
Artest attracted the defense and passed the ball to Milicic. Milicic's mid-range shot unfortunately slipped out of the basket.
And this defense has become the Bobcats' unswerving tactic - guard Lin Sen and let others go.
Three minutes into the second half, Lin Sen only took one shot and failed to hit. This disappointed the fans who expected Lin Sen to continue scoring. Many people booed because he only cared about blocking Lin Sen's scoring regardless of the outcome.
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But the Bobcat generals didn't care at all and still insisted on Vincentson's arrangement.
"Well, Sam Vintson succeeded in containing Wood and disgusted me at the same time. Even if Wood didn't have the ball and Gerrard was defending, then Jason didn't care about his defenders, as long as Wood
Whenever he runs or holds the ball, he is like Wood's shadow, and he doesn't care even if there is no one guarding him within five meters of the rest of Orlando."
Kenny Smith glanced at Barkley who was complaining: "Actually, changes can be made. Since Charlotte can do this, Orlando can also do it. Everyone serves Wood alone. If I remember correctly, Orlando used it last season.
through such tactics.
Everyone keeps covering for Wood until Wood finds an opportunity. For Wood, as long as he finds an opportunity to shoot, it will be much simpler."
Kenny Smith is right. This is the most shameless Wood tactic of the Orlando Magic. Everyone serves Lin Sen just so that Lin Sen can find shooting opportunities.
Na Qiao, who was sitting on the sidelines, was very satisfied with the team's defense. As for the criticism of such defense after the game, that had nothing to do with him. It was all arranged by the team's head coach Sam Winterson.
"Wood, wait a minute, I'll hold the ball." Billups pulled Lin Sen.
"Thanks!"
"Why are you thanking me? Since they don't want it, we have to make them do it. Although the first half was perfect, if it continues like this in the second half, it's not the best gift. I'm afraid Amy won't accept it," Billups said with a smile.
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Felton came to the frontcourt with the ball, and the Bobcats completed the offense this time.
Under the screen, Felton and Jason Richardson cooperated. In the end, Felton succeeded in a direct throw. After the goal, the Bobcats trailed the Magic by 15 points.
Linsen and Billups stayed in the backcourt together, and Milicic saw Billups reach out and pass the ball directly to Billups.
"Chauncy catches the ball, is Wood going to run without the ball?" Barkley became excited. What he wanted to see now was Lin Sen's goal.
The Bobcats were well prepared for Lin Sen not holding the ball. From the second half until now, even if Lin Sen didn't have the ball, Gerald Wallace and Richardson were never separated from each other.
After Lin Sen came to the frontcourt, Gerald Wallace and Jason Richardson pressed forward as they did in the previous few minutes.
"It's another sandwich defense," Kenny Smith joked.
Billups, who was holding the ball, made a gesture, and the Magic players immediately understood what Billups was thinking.
Milicic and Artest, who was in the open position, immediately ran out. Milicic stood two meters inside the 45-degree three-point line. Artest ran towards the top of the arc and inside the three-point line.
One step position.
Billups, who was holding the ball, took the ball to the left 45 degrees, while Lin Sen, who was being watched by the two men, took the ball to the right 145 degrees.
In the first three minutes, facing the constant double-teaming of Gerald Wallace and Jason Richardson, Lin Sen did not ask his teammates to constantly cover, but tried his best to pass the ball to the open space.
teammates, and at this moment Billups made a tactical gesture, Lin Sen was mentally prepared.
"Wood runs, Darko covers for Chauncey!" Kenny Smith shouted looking at the court.
I saw Milicic first setting a screen for Billups. Billups did not dribble the ball straight to the inside but ran to the free throw line.
Lin Sen turned around and ran directly to the top of the arc. Artest stepped out just in time to help Lin Sen block Jason Richardson.
Milicic, who was covering for Billups last night, did not withdraw inside but directly pulled outside the three-point line, which happened to help Linsen fend off Gerald Wallace's follow-up defense.
Seeing Milicic blocking Gerald Wallace, Billups passed the ball immediately. Okafor, who was originally guarding Milicic, saw Billups passing the ball and immediately threw Milic away.
Xiqi pounced from the center to Lin Sen, who was standing outside the left three-point line.
Almost as soon as it was in position, Billups' ball came to him.
"Wood caught the ball and was temporarily open. This is an excellent opportunity!" Barkley roared excitedly. Since the second half, he has been looking forward to Linson scoring. And this opportunity is the best one.
Although Emeka Okafor rushed forward, Lin Sen was not afraid and took off without any adjustments after receiving the ball.
Okafor quickly pushed the ball out in front of him. The big reason why Lin Sen's three-pointer is difficult to defend is that the normal shooting speed is very fast. Even if the opponent is slow to take off, it will be a huge blow for Lin Sen.
Good opportunity to make a move.
Looking at the basket, Lin Sen pushed the ball out, and the ball quickly flew away from Lin Sen's hand.
To be continued...