The time came to 7:30 pm on January 7, 2005, and the Bulls began their first game in January at the United Center after four away games.
They will face last year's champion Detroit Pistons.
As February approaches, the weather in Chicago is still a bit cold, but this cannot resist the enthusiasm of the fans.
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls, has gathered a large number of fans early. The good results in the previous four away games have made the fans very confident about tonight's game. The team's season tickets have even increased by leaps and bounds this week.
As of now, almost all of them have been sold out, which made the boss's face beam with joy. The more than 20,000 seats in the venue were all occupied, and bursts of cheers broke out.
The Pistons, like the Rockets and Spurs that the Bulls faced before, have excellent defensive capabilities. Their defense is also one of the best in the league. They had the most blocks and the fewest blocks in the league last season.
Record, averaging 6.89 hot shots per game, which has to scare opponents. You can see hot pot points in every game, which is definitely an adrenaline rush. Last season's rebounding leader and block leader were both with the Pistons.
They were born and combined into one, he is "Big Ben" Ben Wallace, the double champion. You can imagine how strong their defensive strength is.
The Bulls' game against the Pistons is still very interesting, otherwise ESPN would not broadcast it live across the United States. The Pistons were last year's championship, and the Bulls are now the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference. There will definitely be wonderful things between them.
of sparks.
After the players from both teams warmed up on the court, there were still more than ten minutes before the official start of the game. The fans continued to perform tricks on the court to arouse the emotions. ESPN commentators Bill Walton and Mike Breen began to joke.
"I think this game depends on whose defense is better. If the Bulls can improve their defense, I believe this game will be very interesting!" Bill Walton, a former NBA star,
The current Hall of Fame member analyzes the strength advantages of the two teams. It seems that he values more the Pistons who do not have the home court advantage.
Mike Breen said: "You seem to be leaning towards the Pistons?"
"After all, where is the strength of the Pistons? I don't believe that a conservative offensive coach like Scott can break the Pistons' iron barrel formation. I guess Ben Wallace will have a hot pot dinner again today!"
"Bill, the Bulls will not let them win so easily. You must know that Jayshawn's recent shooting percentage is frighteningly high. The Bulls' four consecutive away wins are not just fake. The Bulls don't have Eddy Curry.
The big guys, they can still have the strength to make the playoffs." Mike Breen is obviously not as biased about this game as Bill Walton.
"Oh, you mean that centers are useful without defenders. I don't agree with that. When I think of Scott's expression, I feel that he must have lost. I hope he will change his expression today, which may bring good results.
You might as well be lucky!" Bill Walton used to be an out-and-out high-quality center, and he was obviously a bit interested in Mike Breen's analysis.
"I guess Scott will look even more melancholy if he hears what you said." Thinking of Scott Scales' bitter and hateful face, Mike Breen said with a smile.
"Haha, I think if Jerry Stackhouse hadn't left this year's Pistons, they would have been sure of victory. Imagine averaging 21.4 points and 5.3 assists per game, coupled with a super high free throw shooting rate, all of which would defeat the opponent.
It's timid, and now that he is without his majesty, the Pistons have lost a lot of firepower support." Bill Walton also said with some regret, as if the Bulls should be abused in front of the Pistons.
"It doesn't matter, the Pistons still have excellent defenders like Chauncey Billups, plus the growing swingman Richard Hamilton, this is undoubtedly the weapon that the Pistons can win, not to mention the
I believe that a sixth man like Chris Williams, last year’s Sixth Man of the Year, is definitely not weak.”
"Mike, are you going to stand by my side and firmly believe that the Pistons can defeat the Bulls?" Bill Walton smiled after hearing Mike Breen's words.
"Haha, I still think the Bulls and Pistons have a chance to compete. Look at the Bulls guys. Although they are just a bunch of newcomers, their performance is really good. Especially Jayshawn, his recent performance can be used
To describe it as great!" Mike Breen responded with a smile to Bill Walton's joke.
"You know, the Pistons are different from other teams. They were the championship last year. They have a strong overall defense. He will teach these rookies a lesson!" Bill Walton is not interested in rookies at all.
, because when he was still a rookie, he did not produce as gorgeous statistics as Chen Jie.
"Okay, I think you still have more say than me in this regard. The game is about to begin now. Let's see who can win in the end. But I still have confidence in the Bulls. You know, I commentate on the Bulls' games.
There are many of them, but I still have a soft spot for them!”
The on-site DJ kept getting all the fans excited, and some pre-match activities continued to create gimmicks, making the fans burst into flaming enthusiasm at the United Center.
All the lights in the stadium dimmed. Chen Jie, who was still in the players' aisle, heard the cheers outside the stadium and kept beating to relieve the turmoil in his heart. It was impossible to say he wasn't excited. After all, it had been a long time since he returned to the United Center.
Now, how could Chen Jie not be excited to see these lovely fans again?
The lights were shining, and the United Center made a huge roar as the home players continued to play. The Pistons' starting five were: center Keben Wallace, power forward Rasheed Wallace, small forward Prince, points
Guard Richard Hamilton, point guard Chauncey Billups. The Bulls are still Chandler, Noccioni, Griffin, Chen Jie and Chris Duhon.
At this time, although the Detroit Pistons did not have the momentum of looking down on the league like the "Bad Boys" in the past, they already had the domineering power of the "New Bad Boys" that won the championship in 2004. Originally, the Pistons were just general managers.
Pistons legend Joe Dumars put it together temporarily for reorganization. Hamilton was a player Washington didn't want. He came to the Pistons in exchange with Stackhouse. Billups also joined the Pistons as a free agent. Although they later
They are all well-known in the league, but now they cannot escape the fate of bumps and distrust. And with this lineup, they have made it to where they are now, and people have to admire them.
"Mike, how many rebounds do you think Big Ben can get today?" As a center, Bill Walton has a special liking for rebounds and blocks.
"I don't think he will have too many rebounds today. You have to know that the one guarding him is Tyson Chandler. Everyone knows Tyson's methods. He will do whatever he can. He will be like a night owl.
Constantly harassing you so that you have no energy to focus on rebounding!" Mike Breen poured cold water on Bill Walton.
"I don't believe that as a center or power forward, these inferior tricks are useless! You know, Ben was the double leader in rebounds and blocks last season. I am very confident that he can get 20
After all, besides him, only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dameng and me can win two best rebounds in one season. Haha, I believe in him!" Bill Walton smiled triumphantly at Mike Breen.
"Bill, you can't brag about your old stories here. Today's young people are more unexpected than the last. Okay. Let's watch, the game has started." Mike Breen saw the players on the field getting into position.
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"Force!" Two whistles sounded. Chandler and the Pistons' Wallace jumped up at the same time, but the ball was pushed to the backcourt by Chandler. Compared to Wallace, Chandler had a lot of advantages.
After all, his height is an advantage.
After Chris Duhon got the ball, he quickly ran to the frontcourt. The opposing Pistons point guard was Chauncey Billups. This All-Star guard who entered the league with Duncan and Tracy McGrady is even better than his peers.
It's all glory. He put Chris Duhon a little far away, but he definitely didn't despise Duhon but had the confidence to defeat him. Billups' defense is definitely top-notch on the back line, and he is physically strong and can jump.
He has high speed and high speed, so he can be beaten to death against Du Hong.
"I think Billups can definitely beat Duhon. You know, when Billups is facing others, he can rely on his speed to hit others if he is stronger than him, and he is stronger if he is shorter than him.
This guy really knows how to eat other people's food!" Bill Walton laughed when analyzing Billups's playing style.
"The two of them are about the same height, but Billups is nearly 30 pounds heavier. He must have to fight hard!" Mike Breen looked at the situation on the court. Although the Bulls had the ball, both commentators were trying to defend Du.
Hong is worried.
Du Hong advanced to the frontcourt and handed the ball to Chen Jie. Generally speaking, the team's first ball is played by the team's boss. This is recognition of their status in the team and at the same time they
He also has a more stable performance. If he fails to score the first goal, it will be a bit of a morale hit.
"Chen Jie is now the league's leading scorer. I envy his three-point shooting. There are probably not many such good three-pointers in the league now." Bill Walton saw Chen Jie taking the ball to attack.
"I think the Pistons are playing two point guards. I think there is no need for Hamilton to play small forward. Now it can be said that Prince, today's shooting guard, has no way to match up with Chen Jie. Let Hamilton match up with Chen Jie."
It's a bit of a guarantee. I don't think the Pistons' shooting guard and Hamilton can have much of an advantage today. At least they can't have an advantage on defense."
"I also agree. Now the Pistons have a slight advantage on the inside and are a bit weak on the outside. But Pistons Chris Williams, you know he was the best sixth man last year, will definitely replace him on the back line.
After all, Chen Jie's strength has too much advantage. With Prince's weight, I think Chen Jie will be dead if he hits him." Although Bill Walton is optimistic about the Pistons' game, he is still concerned about the Pistons' shortcomings.
It’s very clear, no matter how others are also Hall of Fame members, they still have this kind of discernment.
"Chen Jie voted, and he was basically bullying Prince. With this style of play, Larry Brown is probably going to have to make adjustments to Prince. Did you see that? Larry Brown said Bill Lupus would defend Chen Jie.
But these two are really perfect, and it is a pleasure to watch Chen Jie play!" Mike Breen saw the two-point hit and smiled at Bill Walton.
"I think there will be no such opportunity in the future. Billups must have a trick against Chen Jie." Bill Walton said disapprovingly.
The main players of both sides were very engaged in the first quarter. This was the first time the two sides met. They both hoped to win a victory and gain confidence for the possible Eastern Conference finals.
Billups beat Chris Duhon, and the Bulls also switched defenses. The Bulls were slightly weaker at the power forward position on both sides of the ball, but Chandler was still facing off against Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace.
They are evenly matched. Several other offensive players are also similar, so that with more than three minutes left in the first quarter, the score between the two sides is still stalemate, with a difference of two points, 19 to 17, and the Bulls are lagging behind. (To be continued.
