Chapter 789 247: The Gentleman with the Wig's Crazy Night!

Moreover, the treatment Zhang Hao is receiving is quite over the top, a double team from Jordan and Pippen!

Who was the last person outside the three-point line to be double-teamed by Jordan and Pippen?

The Magician stood up and applauded.

Finally, after so many outbursts, Zhang Hao had one possession that truly represented him!

112 all! The Lakers have finally tied the score!

Just one point away from 50 points, previously Zhang Hao had consecutively scored 15 points, and everyone thought he would continue shooting, boosting his personal score above 50.

If it were Jordan, he would definitely choose to do so.

But Zhang Hao did not!

At this moment, he was completely in a "thinking only about winning" mindset.

The Zen Master called a timeout during the official timeout, but at this moment, he really had no way out.

If the Lakers had been playing regular coordination well, or defending well, to catch up with the score, he could still come up with ideas.

But in the last 5 possessions, they went 3 for 5 with 6 points, which was quite good, then, the Lakers caught up with a 17-6 run.

In under three minutes, 6 possessions, the Lakers scored 17 points, they couldn't play like this!

There was still 5 minutes and 33 seconds left, 112 all.

Even though the score was just "both sides returning to the same starting line", they had led by 11 points and were tied after 6 consecutive baskets from the opponent!

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After the official timeout, neither side made substitutions.

Jordan truly enjoyed this feeling, always winning was naturally satisfying, but the oppressive sensation of having the opponent breathing down his neck, he also enjoyed it.

If he could win such a game…

The Bulls on offense, Ron Harper advanced after receiving the ball, passed to Jordan at the frontcourt, and then cut in toward the paint, opening up the top arc.

Jordan received the ball, bumped his head against Doug Christie, pushed hard, and after Doug Christie was pushed open a little, Jordan directly stepped back for a three-pointer from the top arc…

It went in!

The on-site fans, who had been holding back for a while, immediately erupted in loud cheers!

The only person they could believe in now was Jordan!

The shortened three-point line, for Jordan, was a blessing, as the opportunity at this position was excellent, and he had a high grasp of it, his three-point shooting percentage from the top arc this season had reached 44%.

Yet, in this area, he rarely got opportunities to shoot, just as Zhang Hao was closely guarded in this area, Jordan's approach was purely a rogue style.

However, Jordan wouldn't get hung up on issues of face in matters like this, creating shooting opportunities was what mattered the most.

Switching to offense, Zhang Hao took the ball forward.

Watching Zhang Hao advance, the Bulls fans thought of the Magician…

After reaching the frontcourt, Zhang Hao faced Jordan's tight defense, this time, Pippen didn't come up directly to double-team, Zhang Hao raised the ball, and they could only jump like fools to snatch it.

However, facing Jordan's tight defense, Zhang Hao really had no space for a three-pointer, he couldn't bump open space with his head like Jordan, he had to bend over.

But it didn't matter, Barkley pulled out to screen for Zhang Hao!

Rodman continued to choose direct defense beyond the three-point line, preventing Zhang Hao's three, Zhang Hao used Barkley's screen to block Jordan, breaking towards the inside!

Pippen left Doug Christie open to come up for a double team on Zhang Hao, Zhang Hao was sandwiched by Pippen and Rodman on the right side of the free-throw line.

At this time, Barkley was held tightly by Jordan, Luke Longley fought with O'Neal for position under the basket, only singling opportunities allowed, no open chances…

Zhang Hao delivered a bounce pass, George Lynch cut in from around the left side of the free throw line, penetrated straight under the basket for a layup and scored two points!

Rodman had already blocked Zhang Hao's passing line to George Lynch, but Zhang Hao's bounce pass direction was one step outside the restricted area.

That pass was indeed bold! If George Lynch hadn't cut in timely or if Jordan had moved two steps to the left, he could have completed the steal!

But, George Lynch made the cut, Jordan didn't dare let go of Barkley, and Zhang Hao passed!

Transitioning to defense, the Bulls on offense, after Jordan reached the frontcourt, he found that his defender had changed, it was now Zhang Hao!

Zhang Hao wiped the sweat from his palms on his pant leg, yes, he had helped the Lakers score 19 consecutive points, already had a chance to regain the lead.

But now he still didn't dare to relax since Doug Christie couldn't defend Jordan at all, and Jordan already had 47 points, it was better for him to defend, at least he could cover Jordan's direct three-point shot space.

Seeing Jordan receive the ball, Zhang Hao held his ground on the three-point line, puffed up his chest — come on, bump all you want…

Jordan decisively gave up on the three-pointer, unless he was foolish, he wouldn't shoot into Zhang Hao's defense, instead choosing to break through!

Zhang Hao raised his hand to cover Jordan's direct stop-jump shoot space, struggling to keep up, after Jordan took two steps inside the three-point line, he stopped, grabbed the ball, and raised it up, Zhang Hao immediately stepped up.

But Jordan didn't jump! After Zhang Hao pressed up, Jordan pushed heavily, pivoted on his left foot which didn't move, his right foot stepped forward, bumping open Zhang Hao, leaning forward to avoid Zhang Hao's long arm, a contested shot!

This play was all about individual ability, betting on feel under confrontation.

This kind of shot, Jordan made it again!

After the official timeout, Jordan scored 5 consecutive points, his personal score caught up with Zhang Hao, reaching 49 points!

While maintaining a 3-point lead, Jordan retreated to the backcourt, but the pressure was still immense.

Zhang Hao, after coming to the frontcourt, Barkley came up to screen Jordan, Zhang Hao continued to break through!

Pippen was again the first to come up for a double team, however, after Zhang Hao entered the three-point line, he didn't break to the basket but ran toward the corner!