Sitting on the bench, Crawford was very depressed. Very depressed. It can be said that this game against the Bulls was the most depressing game he has played this season.
Let’s take a look at his data first. In the first quarter, he played 12 minutes, made 1 of 6 shots, scored two points, and had zero assists, rebounds, and blocks.
This is already very tragic. But it’s not over yet. Look at Chen Jie, who faced him for six minutes.
In these six minutes, Crawford was passed by Chen Jie three times, made four overhead shots by Chen Jie, and scored 10 points by Chen Jie.
It can be said that the Knicks are now tied by the Bulls, and a large part of the reason is because Crawford failed to guard Chen Jie.
Of course, his teammates were too embarrassed to talk about him. An explosive Chen Jie is indeed not that easy to guard against. These people are also discerning.
Of course, there is also one who has no eyesight.
This person is called Anfernee Hadway.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Hardaway walked past Crawford and said angrily: "Don't worry, I'll avenge you. That kid won't be too arrogant!"
Crawford curled his lips and ignored Hardaway's words.
You want to avenge me? Do you mean you are better than me?
Crawford is unwilling to admit this. Even now, he hopes that Chen Jie will also teach Hardaway a lesson!
In this case, you won't be the only one who is embarrassed.
It would be better to have Hadway with us, wouldn't it?
I don’t know if Chen Jie really heard Crawford’s voice. In short, at the beginning of the second quarter, facing Hardaway’s aggressive defense, Chen Jie still showed the same super performance as in the second half of the first quarter.
Strong offensive ability.
Whether it's a breakthrough jump shot or a post-up shot, Chen Jie's touch and condition are legendary.
Less than three minutes into the second quarter, Chen Jie scored seven points again.
Hardaway, who had just started the game and vowed to avenge Crawford, was already a little confused.
Marbury finally hit a mid-range shot by Duhong in a post-up, scoring the Knicks' first point of the second quarter. Chen Jie once again took the ball from beyond the three-point line to face Hardaway.
Without dribbling the ball, Chen Jie first put the ball on his left waist and made a triple threat posture.
Seeing that Hardaway didn't dare to step forward, he took a step back. He just stretched out his hand to block his eyes.
Chen Jie smiled slightly, knowing that he was a little afraid of himself now.
Although sweat was flowing on his cheeks, Chen Jie felt very energetic.
There is nothing more fun than defeating an opponent who talks nonsense about you.
Now, Chen Jie is enjoying this kind of fun.
The left foot tentatively retracted and then stretched out.
Hardaway's body swayed.
Chen Jie kept testing with his left foot. Seeing Hadway's body shaking every time he moved, Chen Jie felt very loved!
However, the attack time was running out. Chen Jie felt that he could no longer play.
He took back his left foot and made a fake shot.
Hardaway also straightened his body. When his toes were about to leave the ground, he pulled back and realized that he had been deceived by Chen Jie.
"**!" What made Hardaway even more irritated was that Chen Jie shifted his center of gravity and did not break through immediately. Instead, he waited there with a trace of ridicule on his face, as if he was watching his own joke!
Hardaway's mind was instantly filled with rage!
He's playing with me!
Hardaway finally realized the truth of the matter.
That's right, Chen Jie is playing with him.
Chen Jie just wants to destroy him both physically and mentally!
"Watch it, I'm going to shoot there!"
Chen Jie still didn't dribble. He grabbed the basketball with one hand and looked domineering like he was looking down on the audience. With the other hand, he pointed to a position not far to the left behind Hardaway and said this!
"Try it!" Hardaway said these words through his teeth.
Chen Jie nodded, "I always wanted to try it!"
After saying this, the basketball in Chen Jie's hand finally landed on the ground. With the first step, he opened up half of Hardway's body.
Hardaway did not dare to neglect and quickly followed up, his body subconsciously trying to block the position pointed by Chen Jie just now.
Chen Jie smiled slightly, knowing that Hardaway had been fooled.
He rushed towards that position with the ball, and when he stopped there, the basketball in Chen Jie's hand was still on the ground, but he raised one hand high, straightened his body, and made a fake shot without the ball.
Although this action is somewhat confusing, under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to shake a player like Hardaway.
However, Hardaway, who remembered Chen Jie's words just now, saw the moment Chen Jie made this fake move, and the thought that came to his mind was...
"Damn it, if he really wants to shoot there, he must be stopped!"
Without thinking, Hardaway jumped up and tried to block the shot.
But when he reached the air, he realized that Chen Jie didn't shoot at all, but passed by him like the wind!
"Fooled!" Hardaway finally realized that he had fallen into Chen Jie's trap.
However, it was too late.
After landing, he could only watch as Chen Jie passed by him and rushed to the inside. Facing Mohammed who came up to help defend, Chen Jie succeeded with a split dunk!
Wow!
The audience burst into the warmest applause.
However, among the applause, there were some sounds that made Hardaway very uncomfortable.
"What is he dancing for? Jie obviously didn't take any action!"
"Yeah, what is he doing? Is he distracted?"
"He really looks like a clown!"
"Yes, yes, he was tricked by Chen Jie!"
All the players on the Bulls' bench pointed at Hardaway who had just taken off and laughed!
Hardaway's face became very embarrassed.
At this moment, he was extremely embarrassed.
What's even worse is that Marbury passed by him and said: "Hey, man. What's wrong? Pay attention, don't be like a clown!"
Hearing Marbury's words, Hardway's face turned green. He glanced at Chen Jie who was retreating with a mocking smile. Hardway was filled with anger!
"Damn it, you're going to pay!"
Running to Chen Jie's side, Hardaway shouted with some stern expression.
"Really? I'm waiting for your price! Haha, you jumped so high just now, but I don't seem to be there to shoot. I'm really sorry. I lied to you, but believe me, I will honor it next time
Promised!”
Chen Jie looked amused.
As he spoke, he looked at the excited audience on the sidelines, and then said to Hardaway next to him: "Did you hear that? What are they shouting? It seems that someone looks like a clown?"
"You!" Hardaway was so angry that he almost lost his mind when he saw Chen Jie's smile. (To be continued...)
