Generally speaking, only super scorers like Kobe Iverson and Tracy McGrady will face being double-teamed as soon as they get the ball. Of course, even they will only receive such treatment under certain special circumstances.
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And now, the New York Knicks have actually double-teamed Chen Jie like this.
This made Chen Jie stunned for a moment.
In this moment of confusion, the best opportunity to break through and play the ball was missed.
After Marbury surrounded him, Chen Jie had no way to pass the ball or break through.
Although Hardaway was teased twice by Chen Jie just now, objectively speaking, his defensive ability is still good. If he double-teams Chen Jie with Marbury, if he can't guard him again, no need to say Wilkens, haha
Dewei himself didn’t have the face to fight anymore.
At this moment, he was working extra hard, waving his hands wildly, and occasionally taking out the basketball in Chen Jie's hand.
Marbury cooperated with Hardaway's defense and blocked all Chen Jie's ball routes.
Finally, under the rabid double-teaming of the two men, Chen Jie accidentally got the basketball taken away by Marbury.
Chen Jie, who quickly chased back, wanted to give Marbury a big block, but how could the experienced Marbury give Chen Jie this opportunity? Three steps later, Marbury switched hands for a layup in the air and easily scored two goals.
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Chen Jie smacked the basketball hard, feeling very annoyed.
Marbury and Hardaway high-fived each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, the purpose of such a double-team is not to steal the ball, but to force Chen Jie, who is currently scoring, to pass the ball.
This is the purpose of Wilkens' double team.
This interception of the ball was an unexpected surprise.
In the next few times, Chen Jie made no mistakes. However, facing this kind of double team, he had no chance to score calmly. Several times, he either made a hasty shot or passed the ball to his teammates for singles.
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As a result, the Bulls' scoring efficiency naturally dropped a lot, and the New York Knicks also took the opportunity to catch up a little bit.
It can be said that Wilkens's double-teaming tactic seems to be quite successful now.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that the Bulls currently rely too much on Chen Jie for scoring.
If the Bulls still had a super scorer, no matter how scared Wilkens was of Chen Jie, he would not dare to double-team like this.
With one minute left in the second quarter, the New York Knicks finally tied the score with a three-pointer from Marbury.
After seeing Chen Jie trapped in the distress of being double-teamed and having no choice but to pass the ball to his teammates, while Duhong or Griffin ruined good opportunities, the fans at the United Center began to miss Hinrich and Hinrich for the first time.
Luer Deng.
If these two people were here, the gap after Chen Jie attracted double-teams would not be wasted.
Hum. Or it can be said that if these two people were here, the New York Knicks would definitely not dare to double-team Chen Jie!
However, having said that, Hinrich and Luer Deng cannot play, and the fans can only think about it.
In the TNT live broadcast room, when he saw that the New York Knicks finally tied the score, Kenny Smith, who just looked very embarrassed, looked as happy as anything.
"Look, Chicagoans are no longer good. After Jay Sean, Chicago has no player who can score. It seems that New York will definitely win this game!"
Barkley curled his lips as usual and said unconvinced: "The game is not over yet. The New York team has just tied the score. Kenny, do you think it's too early?"
"Really? Look, Jay Sean hasn't scored for three minutes. Do you still expect him to be able to turn the tide?" Kenny Smith said.
Then, he added with a bit of a smirk, "Let me just say, without Luol Deng to attract firepower for him, he will always be mediocre. Look, isn't Hardaway restricting him now?"
Kenny Smith's words were a bit unreasonable, which made Barkley very unhappy.
Without Luol Deng to attract him firepower, he will return to mediocrity? What do you call this? In the current situation, even if it were replaced by any superstar, there would probably be no good solution?
What is mediocrity? What does this have to do with Ruerdeng?
Barkley was really annoyed by Kenny Smith's unscrupulous way of slandering Chen Jie. He shouted angrily: "Anfernee and Steve, two veterans who have played for so many years, are joining forces to guard against a guy who has just entered the league.
If they can't guard their rookies anymore, they will retire directly!"
Barkley's meaning is also very obvious. If it weren't for the double team, what would you have done to Chen Jie? It's not shameful to think that the league's number one point guard is Pence, and Jordan's successor. The two of them worked together to guard Chen Jie.
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When Kenny Smith heard this, his face turned red and he was embarrassed to say anything.
Barkley's words were broadcast throughout the United States through television broadcasts. Many people felt shy for Marbury and Hardway.
It's really embarrassing for two veterans who have played together for almost 20 years to guard a rookie who has played less than two months!
In China, in major live broadcast rooms and forums, although Chen Jie has not scored for a long time, many people are still singing his praises.
"If Lone Wolf and Penny can work together to defend, even if they lose this game, Chen Jie will still be worth it!"
"Haha, two old American gangsters fucked a Chinese guy, they really have the nerve!"
"Chen Jie, kill both of them and let them bully the minority. It's shameless!"
"Du Hong is really useless. He is trying to hold back Chen Jie and call for Xinrich!"
"Tell me, what would the game be like if Iverson was on the Bulls now? Will the Knicks be beaten into pieces?"
"I miss Hinrich and Luer Deng. Now I know that although they don't look like much, they are much more useful than Duhon and Griffin!"
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At this time, in the United Center and off the court, Scales was also frowning and thinking about countermeasures.
There is no doubt about Chen Jie's offensive ability. It can be said that after Hinrich and Luer Deng were fined by the league, Skiles knew that in these few games, he could only count on Chen Jie on the offensive end.
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If Chen Jie doesn't perform well, then the Bulls will definitely lose.
Now, it seems that the Bulls are in such a situation.
Duhong and Griffin, these two are not players who can attack with the ball!
However, if we don’t use the two of them, who will we use?
Skiles feels that the Bulls currently lack a player who can initiate offense when Chen Jie rests. This is not the first time this season that Skiles feels that the Bulls' lineup is lacking.
However, these ideas also prompted Skiles to improve the Bulls step by step in the future.
Of course, it is too early to say these words. Now, Skiles is mainly thinking about how to break the situation.
On the court, Chen Jie was also a little anxious.
He didn't score for three minutes, and he didn't even take a shot for one minute. Every time he got the ball, he was double-teamed by Marbury and Hardway. After trying several times, he couldn't get through. He could only pass the ball to his teammates and watch.
It's really uncomfortable to feel like your teammates are fighting against each other.
Especially seeing Hardaway's face, Chen Jie felt even more aggrieved.
No, we must give them some color and don't let them get too arrogant.
I want them to know that there is a price to pay for double-teaming me!
Glancing at Du Hong next to him, Chen Jie felt a little helpless. How could this teammate who had been with him for almost three years be so ineffective?
Of course Chen Jie knew that the reason why he failed to perform after he passed the ball to him was not because of his ability. Chen Jie knew very well that Du Hong was capable. What he lacks now is confidence.
After all, he is different from himself. He has put in a lot of effort to get the opportunity to play in the NBA, so he cherishes it more and is more careful. To a certain extent, this kind of caution is a sign of lack of confidence.
Now, if Chen Jie wants to break the opponent's double-team, he must start with Du Hong.
The most important thing for Du Hong to perform is to give him confidence!
But, how to give him confidence? Chen Jie has given him the ball more than once and shouted for him to attack boldly!
