Chapter 786 - 246: Then Let’s Run the Pick and Roll!

Watching as Zhang Hao shot the ball and then slid over a meter on the floor, his hands pushing off the floor as he jumped up, turned, and sprinted back on defense... Leaving behind only the graceful flair of his turning hair...

The last time Zhang Hao made a turnaround fadeaway at that spot, others felt Zhang Hao merely caught Rodman off guard, even Jordan at the top of the arc didn’t double-team immediately.

This time, Jordan was in position to double-team, and both Rodman and Jordan completely blocked Zhang Hao’s shooting angle... Yet Zhang Hao managed to shoot with such a lean-back angle that he was practically lying in the air as he made it!

The scene just now even prompted astonished exclamations from the Bulls fans present!

Really wish I could see it again!

Unfortunately, the director of the arena’s big screen was Bulls staff, and this time they did not fulfill the fans’ wishes.

Looking at Zhang Hao’s figure retreating back on defense after scoring, even Jordan was shocked by this shot—they dared to shoot it, they managed to make it!

And then...

Zhang Hao’s turnaround fadeaway just now was almost identical to his usual turnaround fadeaway move, but this lean-back part... Jordan had seldom seen Zhang Hao lean back on his shots, it’s rare even in recordings.

However, Jordan also thinks for the current stage it doesn’t matter if Zhang Hao leans back or not, yet didn’t expect the opponent to learn it too! Seen it twice today, the first time was fine, but this time...

"This kid, just how much does he have to spoil my technique to be satisfied!"

to 93, the gap narrowed to 6 points again.

Trying to overturn the score quickly isn’t realistic, the opponent is too stable, but Zhang Hao is still happy now.

to 29! 7 to 6!

He surpassed Jordan in personal scoring, turnaround fadeaway hits.

In the next few rounds, both teams played hard, and the point difference hovered between 5 to 8 points.

At 3:28, finally, the deadlock was broken, Steve Kerr hit a three-pointer, the Bulls expanded their lead to 104 to 95, a 9-point advantage!

Now, the Bulls’ defense became aggressive again but more measured than before. Pippen, Rodman, and Steve Kerr retreated quickly; Luke Longley, who replaced Robert Parish after a couple of offensive rebounds snatched by O’Neal leading to fouls and O’Neal’s two successful free throws, also retreated quickly. Jordan alone pressed and defended Kenny Anderson all-court, Kenny Anderson passed to Zhang Hao who came to support him.

With a 9-point gap, the Bulls were aiming to hold this round and then quickly widen the lead to over 10 points.

Zhang Hao received the ball and quickly advanced himself, encountering Pippen’s defense in the frontcourt, Pippen attempted to steal but failed, instead being directly side-stepped by Zhang Hao!

Pippen was astounded by Zhang Hao’s change of direction but reacted quickly, turning to interfere with Zhang Hao’s long two-point shot first time.

When Zhang Hao reached the free-throw line distance, Rodman was already onto him!

Sure enough, the opponent uses Pippen to defend beyond the three-point line, whether relying on power or technique to break through, Rodman immediately joins in to double-team, even the space for a sudden shooting stop wasn’t there...

Zhang Hao reluctantly passed the ball to the cutting George Lynch at the baseline, as the moment Zhang Hao made the pass, Pippen immediately shrank toward the lane. George Lynch charged the lane facing Luke Longley forcing a float shot, but missed, Pippen rushed back just in time to grab the defensive rebound, not giving O’Neal a chance for a continuation dunk.

Grabbing the rebound, Pippen quickly started a fast break; the Lakers retreated swiftly, Pippen first passed the ball to the fast-moving Steve Kerr, who attracted a double-team threat using the recently made three-pointer, then distributed the ball to Jordan who drew defense, and Pippen received Steve Kerr’s return pass for a layup score!

points!

Calm... calm... what the heck calm! Zhang Hao couldn’t stay calm anymore! He directly asked George Lynch, who had just picked up the ball and walked out of the baseline, for the ball.

Jordan was still waiting to continue pressing defense once Kenny Anderson received the inbound pass, consuming the opponent, but ultimately missed it.

Zhang Hao advanced himself towards the front court, was swiftly adhered to by Pippen outside the three-point line.

Zhang Hao has made only 1 three-pointer tonight, and it was 1 out of 3 attempts, but wherever he is positioned, defenders stick to him, beyond the three-point line is Pippen, inside is Rodman.

Zhang Hao was preparing to side-step for a strong shot... suddenly, recalling something, signaling to call someone over... O’Neal it is!

O’Neal looked at Zhang Hao’s gesture for a pick-and-roll... I don’t do pick-and-rolls! But since Zhang Hao called for it, O’Neal stepped out and blocked Pippen’s left side.

Right when Zhang Hao moved right, barely using the pick-and-roll, O’Neal directly cut down!

Pippen wasn’t blocked at all, Rodman extending out was also in a position to swiftly double-team Zhang Hao.

Seeing Zhang Hao side-step and grab the ball, the two immediately pounced!

But! Although O’Neal’s pick-and-roll didn’t form an actual effect, it still gave Zhang Hao the opportunity to raise the ball without interference, Zhang Hao side-stepped for a three-point shot...

Score!

The ball slightly grazed the rim but directly fell into the basket!

That shooting stability, Jordan watched and shook his head.

Even continuously giving this guy resistance, he’s still so accurate!

And Zhang Hao here, the feeling is different, though the consumption of shooting touch was gone after using the Star Experience Card, in the past 4 minutes of the fourth quarter, he was truly consumed by the opponent’s constant resistance, if it’s usual, it would surely affect him.