Larry Bird had never been bullied like this in his life. In the next round, he played very proactively on the offensive end and started to raise his hand to ask for the ball before he was in position.

Stockton still wanted to pretend to be organized, but he almost started waving when he saw Bird. How dare he, a new recruit, neglect the ruthless captain who can build his own roads!

This time Bird not only played proactively, but also attacked with determination. After getting the ball, he directly used his physical advantage to face the frame and attack.

Wu Jie did not dare to reach out and steal the ball easily. Bird's reputation for breakthrough ability with the ball is not obvious, but that is because he is so good in other aspects. It does not mean that he cannot face the frame and hold the ball to attack.

No players from either team stepped forward to intervene in this round, and all eight pairs of eyes were watching the two big guys fighting one-on-one.

This kind of scene is rare in international basketball, but it is a routine operation in the NBA. In the 1990s, zone defense was not allowed there, and even double-teaming had a bunch of rules and restrictions.

The Chinese team rarely relied on one-on-one attacks by stars in the past, but over the years as they kicked Su Xiu and punched the Americans, the morale of the guys has gradually become higher, mainly because they also have the skills. Since you are the United States

If people want to challenge each other, let’s do it!

This time Larry Bird's strong attack was a big attack against a small one. If the ball was not strong enough, it would be easily intercepted by the smaller man.

But he did a very good job of protecting the ball, using his body to block Wu Jie from having a chance to make a move. In the end, he successfully took two steps towards the center and stopped directly near the free throw line to complete the shot.

This actually gave Ma Donglong and Luda a high level of respect, because they seemed a little timid because they didn't dare to go inside.

Wu Jie's defense was very tight this time, and his hand to block also caused some interference, but it is really difficult for a player like Bird to miss consecutive shots, especially in the first half when his physical strength was not a problem.

So after jumping on the rim twice, it still fell in.

"I want the next ball..."

After Larry Bird saw the ball go in, he actually breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He originally wanted to take the opportunity to say "I will score on your head next time" to gain more opportunities, but he just finished.

Halfway through, he discovered that Wu Jie had jumped out with a "whoosh" sound.

This shocked him. Fortunately, except for Bird who wanted to talk trash and failed to defend in time, the rest of the US team players ran back directly after his shot.

To be precise, this is the third time that these NBA big names have played against the Chinese team. They have long understood clearly that when playing against the Chinese team, they must not have any unreasonable thoughts about offensive rebounds. That thing may not be possible even ten times.

You can get it once.

But as long as they delay for a moment and are caught in the gap between offense and defense, the Chinese team's fast breaks will be able to hit at least seven or eight times out of ten. No matter how bad the math is, this account will be forgotten.

Wu Jie had already received Ma Donglong's serve at this time, and then passed an early pass to Luda who was charging ahead without looking.

This kind of long pass in rapid advancement seems very simple, but under normal circumstances it is easy to make mistakes without a year or two of running-in. In high-intensity games, even if there is a certain tacit understanding, it is easy to be interfered with and the ball is lost.

But the Chinese team's trio has surpassed the limits of human teams in terms of tacit understanding. They can really pass the ball to the opponent with their eyes closed.

Karl Malone's speed and footsteps are not slow for the fourth position, but comparing with Ruda is naturally the difference between heaven and earth, so Jordan switched defenses in front of Ruda from the beginning, which can be regarded as after being abused twice.

Experience has grown.

Ruda's speed and explosive power are not inferior to anyone at the third position, but facing the peak of Jordan at the second position, relying solely on speed and footsteps is not enough.

So after receiving the basketball in the frontcourt, he also slowed down and used his body to press into almost the same position as Bird just now.

Jordan lowered his body in front of Ruda, took a defensive posture, and locked onto the opponent as if he was staring at his prey.

The American players then managed their respective defensive areas well when they were in position. They had long been accustomed to the singles mode. In this case, they naturally would not rush to double-team Jordan. This was another singles round between the stars!

Facing Jordan, Ruda kept beating the ball under his crotch and pulled it back. At this time, it was a game in the NBA. If an inside player dared to do this kind of trick in front of Jordan, he would have already rushed forward and reached out to steal the ball.

But at this time, facing Ruda who always appeared in nightmares, Jordan did not dare to reach out to steal the ball. He still stared at Ruda with his eyes, guarding against his next move.

Luda suddenly accelerated towards the middle penalty area and Jordan immediately moved to keep up. However, as soon as the bodies of the two parties came into contact, even Jordan could not withstand the huge force and was almost pushed by Luda.

Arriving at the edge of the restricted area.

The American players were well prepared. They double-teamed Ruda on the outside and it was easy to miss him. Now Ruda was not very fast in reaching the penalty area with his body, so Olajuwon and Malone both double-teamed Ruda.

Ruda was even more prepared for this. He rushed to the edge of the penalty area, stopped suddenly, raised his hand and made a shooting motion.

At this moment, the three-man double team has not yet formed. Jordan knew in his heart that the opponent was probably a fake shot, but the problem was that Ruda's shooting percentage in this position was too outrageous. They had calculated Ruda's range one step outside the penalty area before the game.

There is a hit rate of nearly 70%.

So Jordan had to jump up and block the ball, otherwise if Luda shot from this position, he would basically give up two points in vain.

However, this hit rate is the basis for Ruda's Tai Chi attack. He has many moves that are obviously not fast, but as long as he makes them, the defensive players have to react with him, and then they will find themselves completely passive, because

This little time difference is enough for Ruda to pass anyone.

After Jordan had to be fooled this time, Ruda immediately took back the basketball. His amazing explosive power wiped out Jordan in just one step. Then he not only accelerated towards the basket, but also knocked Jordan away in the air like a dump truck.

go out.

Karl Malone was the first to say "big grass" in his heart!

He and Olajuwon came to double-team Ruda from the left and right directions. After Jordan was hit by Ruda like a broken kite, he happened to fly in his direction. As a result, the two naturally collided.

Full of arms!

"not good!"

Originally, when Olajuwon saw the three-on-one situation, he wanted to take the opportunity to get a block on Ruda, so that the number of nightmares in the future would be greatly reduced.

But after the envisioned three-on-one was instantly split into 1-on-1, Olajuwon's self-confidence instantly dropped from full to negative, especially when he saw Ruda rising into the sky like a crazy beast, waving.

After those long and thick arms hit the basket with an unstoppable momentum, he didn't even have the courage to jump up to fight with them!

But Olajuwon never expected that even he would give in, but he still could not escape Luda's humiliation!

After Luda completed this double-hand slam with thunderous force, his whole body made a wild upward movement, and his legs naturally flew out to the left and right in a fan-shaped manner.

Olajuwon didn't dare to step forward to block it just now. At this time, he happened to stop on the right side of Ruda. As a result, he was kicked by Ruda's right leg that was thrown out!

At this time, we need to ask whether Luda kicked hard intentionally, or whether his action had ulterior motives from the beginning.

I'm afraid there will never be an answer, including Olajuwon, who has been labeled a softie since then. He can only guess in his heart and dare not take the initiative to mention this nightmare scene to others.

"you……!"

Although Luda's kick was slightly powerful, Olajuwon certainly wouldn't have a huge reaction to this kick given his body, and he didn't even take a step back.

But the problem is that he was kicked like this, and coupled with his reaction that he was obviously too timid to fight, one can imagine how humiliating this action was to Olajuwon, and it will definitely become the biggest stain on his career!

So after being embarrassed and humiliated, Olajuwon immediately became furious!

He knew that he had to use this kick to show off, and it was best to go up and have a physical conflict with Ruda, so that he could save some face for himself!

"Go away! You coward!"

But Olajuwon once again did not expect that his real humiliation would officially come at this time.

After Ruda landed, he roared and slapped his chest, and was about to turn around and walk back. However, when he turned around, he found that Olajuwon, who had not dared to stop him and seemed to have been kicked by him, was still standing there.

It was blocking the road, so I stretched out my hand and pushed it aside.

Of course, when he stretched out his hand to push, he did not forget to humiliate this pitiful but more hateful enemy.

Olajuwon originally wanted to get angry and regain his respect, in order to divert the embarrassment of his cowardly behavior just now.

But Ruda's fast and hard last hit, especially the word "coward", completely shattered Olajuwon's thoughts just now, and his current thinking.

At this moment, Olajuwon felt like he had been struck by lightning. He didn't know how to react at all, because he was instantly numb from head to toe!

"Referee, didn't you see him pushing someone? Also, not only did he hang on the basket, he also did a pull-up and even did a kung fu move!"

At this time, it was Larry Bird who stood up and took the initiative to protest to the referee about Luda's series of inappropriate behaviors.

However, the referee ignored him at all and continued running towards the frontcourt without looking back.

It's not that he didn't see Ruda's pull-ups and suspected kicking actions, but this is Fiba's signature character, and it is also a golden sign used by FIBA ​​to compete with football for influence.

So let alone doing a pull-up, even if he pulled down the basketball hoop, FIBA ​​would report him from a positive angle after the game.

"He kicked me and pushed me. Didn't you see it? Are you blind!?"

Larry Bird wanted to protest a few more words, but Olajuwon finally rushed over with a livid face, and his emotions were obviously out of control.

But he forgot that he didn't seize the opportunity to confront Ruda just now. Would it be more embarrassing to go to the referee now?

"beep!"

I won’t say whether it’s embarrassing for Olajuwon to act like his mother when he was bullied, but the referee’s move really made Olajuwon even more embarrassed – he directly gave Olajuwon a technical foul!

The referee's idea was very simple. Since the US team was attacking and the protester was the captain of the US team, and the Americans were indeed aggrieved, he did not blow the whistle in response to Bird's protest.

But Olajuwon was just an ordinary player, and it was his second protest during the game. The referee certainly had reason to punish him for interfering with the game, so he directly gave Olajuwon a technical foul.

"I have no obligation to explain my penalty to you. If you continue to interfere with the game, I will directly expel him from the field!"

This Argentinian referee is not an ordinary tough one. Of course, this kind of strict law enforcement and even penalties that the American team seems to be deliberately targeted have been encountered more than once, because this is a fiba game!

These NBA stars can be big names in the American league, but whether they are "smart" in the international arena is another matter. The referee has no need to give them face.

At this time, Wu Jie and Luda also saw something. Today's referee seemed to be harsher on the US team than before, but it was a bit like a home whistle to them, even a bit like a "stick whistle".

"Did the referee mistake us for sticks?"

This is the common sentiment of the two of them. Luda's pulling action just now, as well as kicking and pushing people, no matter how big of a name he is, at least one of them should be called for a foul. Luda's attack was really too rampant this time!

But this referee was as blind as a blind man and showed no sign. In addition, he just gave them a dispensable 21. It can only be said that today's referee is not strictly enforcing the law on both sides, but is only particularly strict on the American team.

That’s all, in a word – double standards!?

"It seems that our pre-game protest and the bald eagle spreading various viruses everywhere have really aroused public outrage!"
To be continued...