In order to complete Claire's instructions, Xie Hou increased the frequency of intrusion into the restricted area.

Howard believed that his best talent was not the height and wingspan given to him by God, nor the air-lift height of nearly one meter, but "being able to chat with people without faith and save their lives." No matter how fake this talent is, when it comes to preventing the invasion of the restricted area, he should sigh why God did not allow him to have a air-lift height of 1.5 meters.

Since Xie Hou finished his rookie season, he has been regarded as the most threatening ball holder in the league.

Xie Hou, who holds the ball in his hand, has the ability to destroy any system.

In his rookie season, he will miss some chances after the confrontation. Entering the third season, this problem has improved significantly. In the fourth season, his penalty area finishing ability was second only to the Sharks and Howard, with his three-point shooting percentage from the outside reaching 38%. In addition to these amazing numbers, he averaged 13.5 assists per game.

He has been with the assist list for three consecutive years, and finally has the opportunity to win his own assist title.

What's amazing is that in addition to assist kings, he also wants to score kings.

Starting after the All-Star Weekend, the battle between him and Kobe entered a fierce heat. James' domineering average of 31 points per game can only rank third in the league. Xie Hou and Kobe improved the level of this confrontation.

Currently, Xie Hou is ranked first in the league in average of 33.8 points per game, while Kobe is following closely behind.

That's what Howard wants to stop.

In the second minute of the third quarter, Howard and Xie Hou had the most intense physical contact between people, except for the violent act of fighting between them.

Such contact will only benefit the offensive party.

Howard was uttered his third personal foul at home.

After fierce confrontation, Xie Hou almost got into the bag, which made the Bulls fans gasp.

"Just Arthur can give us this feeling, he is so unique."

"It only took two minutes?" Claire looked at the time, and Xie Hou caused Howard's third foul within two minutes.

Thank you for two free throws.

56 to 48

"It seems you have to give it a break to make him happen," said Papalucas.

Xie Hou replied, "Of course."

The Bulls attacked the positional battle around Howard and Paul.

Their pick-and-roll offense is not as versatile as Wade and Boozer, but Howard has the best pick-and-roll quality in the league. There is only one problem. He is not so enthusiastic about the easy and casual offensive method of cutting inward after pick-and-roll.

His skills are rude, but he has a heart to do his homework at a low level.

If Paul did not have such a precocious core player in the team, he would never be willing to act as a pick-and-roll player in the positional battle.

The cooperation between the two broke the Pacers' defense, and Martin ran out of the outside, making a more comfortable 38 shot shot than Marion.

51 to 56

Xie waited for the opportunity, his purpose was to defeat Howard.

Howard's defense continues to prove how important it is to get him out of the field.

No one will put Howard in the discussion of the best defensive team, as the superstars of the 90s are at their peak.

Howard's defense is very good, how good is it? Those who don't pay attention to the Bulls will not know.

Although Chicago is a big city, it is a typical big city small and medium-sized football market. In terms of packaging players, it is not as good as Los Angeles and New York.

Within one round, Howard twice damaged the Pacers' tactics, detoured the basket from the free throw line in assisting defense, blocking Kirirenko's layup.

The Bulls took the defensive rebound and prepared to counterattack, and were also caught by the Pacers' chase.

The defense of both sides is quite like a strong Eastern team, and the breathless defensive strength is like a locked secret room, suppressing and low.

In the fourth minute of the third quarter, the Pacers rotated and counterattacked, and Paul came over to play pick-and-roll with Howard, and beautifully cooperated with the aerial contact.

54 to 60

The Pacers attack quickly and prevent the Bulls from becoming defensive formation.

Specifically, Xie Hou broke through. If Howard couldn't find a bayonet, he tried to smash the semi-formed position and pass the ball to the outside world.

“European-style conducting ball!”

"They had three players from Europe standing on the court, and it couldn't be easier for them."

The Pacers' transfer ball cleverly solved the Bulls' defense, and Artest was responsible for ending the attack.

The beast took the ball at the forty-five degrees to the right and shot the mid-range shot.

62 to 54

Paul, Martin and Sefrosa were standing outside the Bulls. Martin first passed it to Paul. Paul saw Howard keeps getting low, but he had no idea, so he gave it to Sefrosa.

Sefrosa's offensive threat is almost no, the rookie players lack confidence, and the team's tactical support is not strong enough.

He could not have launched an attack in this situation, so returning to Paul was the only option.

Paul saw Howard still in the position, and the Warcraft was about to go from the low position on the left to the middle position. His raised hands showed that he was determined to win this attack.

Paul felt that he was better at launching a low post on the right, so he transferred it to Martin.

In this way, the Bulls transferred the ball six times and finally gave it to the person who wanted it the most.

There is a saying that goes to fish for big fish with long lines, but the bulls focus on attracting small fish with short lines, but they underestimate the Pacers' defense.

O'Neal's top defense made Howard very uncomfortable. Kirilenko's restrictions on the passing line made the ball have no chance to fall into Howard's hands.

Before the stop was reached, the ball was pushed out.

The Russian's long arm destroyed the pass.

Martin picked up the ball and looked at the basket. Papalucas put it on and tried to defend for 24 seconds. There was not much time left in the offensive. Howard failed to get the position and wasted some effort. Martin had no choice but to make a strong three-pointer.

Martin's shooting moves were similar to those of Lonzo Ball later, with a weird start and a weird arc. The difference is that Martin will not be forgotten on the outside like Ball in the previous two seasons.

Even if it was a buzzer-beating force, the Pacers would not dare to give him too comfortable space.

Papalucas's defense made Martin hit the rebound just like a dragonfly, O'Neal Jr. accepted the ball.

"This is a problem that the bulls have to solve."

"How should they maximize the use of CP3 and Dwight's personal abilities?"

"Dwight wasted up to 10 seconds on his back. He kept walking outside the paint area just to get the ball, but his teammates couldn't hand it to his hands."

The commentator who was instructing Jiangshan did not wait until the Bulls sent the ball out, O'Neal Jr. took the defensive rebound and passed it to Xie Hou, who gave Artest again.

Big Ben tried his best to defend himself. He was an inside player and no matter how short he was, he would not be able to run back and forth with the wings like this.

The beast lived up to the trust of his teammates and rushed to the frontcourt penalty area torture the basket with both hands.

64 to 54

Scott Skeles could no longer watch the team continue to be so decadent, so he took the initiative to shout a timeout and re-arrange it.

Being behind by 10 points before halfway through the third quarter can completely see behind as a signal.

Dangerous signals.

Skeles wanted to take into account everyone's performance, but his talent and tactical reserves obviously could not meet his requirements.

"Big Ben, the defense is tougher. If the opponent only needs a pick-and-roll, you must go up and change defense and leave the penalty area to Dwight."

"Dwight, pay attention to your foul numbers, do more pick-and-rolls, and execute those efficient attacks!"

"Chris!" Skeles emphasized, "You are our core! Play like a core!"

Skeles said in public that Paul was the core of the team. What impact did this sentence have on Howard? The instruments on the scene could not reflect it.

But, it was indeed after this timeout that the game was out of control.

Paul called for pick-and-roll and wanted to cooperate with Howard.

Howard came out and cooperated lip service.

Is that called a pick-and-roll? No, he didn't block anyone at all. His fake pick-and-roll successfully deceived his opponent and teammates, cut in and got a big open position. Paul didn't want to be double-teamed, so he had to pass the ball to him.

Howard received the pass and smashed the basket with all his strength, and exclaimed fiercely.

That dunk is like telling everyone who is the core of the Bulls.

He joined the team earlier than Paul, older than Paul, and more talented than Paul, so why is he not the core?

Skeles couldn't answer this question.

Skeles didn't even notice Howard's psychological fluctuations. He even applauded and cheered for his tweak, expressing his appreciation.

Howard just finished his dunk and devoted himself to the next round of defense.

Xie Hou took a look at the time, and the third quarter was about to pass halfway.

Claire asked him to cause Howard's third foul within three minutes, and "I hope the Bulls replaced him because Dwight made too many fouls." This request is actually to see Howard's fourth personal foul in the half quarter.

It is not easy to defeat Howard.

Xie Hou held the ball and wanted to pick-and-roll, and Howard came up.

It seemed that he was ready to accept the wind. Seeing Howard lifting forward, the Bulls' coaching staff felt uneasy. Ben Wallace did not expect Howard to take the initiative to go up.

The Bulls' coaching staff and Howard's teammates reacted as if they were playing in the promotion match but they were as frightened as they saw their teammates choose Yasuo.
To be continued...