NBA: My template has no limit

In the second half, to prevent Vin Baker from continuing to wreak havoc in the paint, the Pistons brought in two blue-collar players, Theo Ratliff and Don Reed, to guard the rim.

The effect was obvious; the Pistons' rebounding improved significantly in the third quarter, grabbing 16 rebounds in that quarter alone.

There were plenty of rebounds, but Lynch and Joe Dumars, the backcourt duo, were too ineffective; giving them the ball wouldn't have helped!

Meanwhile, Theo couldn't keep up with Vin Baker's speed and was pulled into the elbow area for endless one-on-one attacks.

In the team's tactical arrangement, the three backcourt players have the same tactical status, so if Lynch gets stubborn, he can completely refuse to pass the ball to Grant.

When Grant saw that Lynch wouldn't give him the ball, he simply gave up on running and stood still.

This was the most vehement protest he could muster.

The game ended with the Bucks defeating the Pistons 83-76 on the road.

本场比赛许峰出场42分钟，17投中9，三分3中2，得到22分5篮板4助攻1盖帽。

The selfless Glenn Robinson recorded a double-double with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 blocks. These stats are nothing short of miraculous.

Chris Ford was so moved upon seeing this that he almost cried, and he grabbed Coach Dick and shook him vigorously.

"Dick, I did it! I really did it!"

Vin Baker became the key to victory, scoring a spectacular 25 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks in the paint, repeatedly taking on two defenders at once.

谢尔曼对位压制林奇，13投6中也能得到16分4篮板5助攻，表现不俗。

For the Detroit Pistons, only Grant Hill scored 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.

林奇·亨特更是成为球队最大黑洞，13中2狂砍4分1助。正负值-16全场最低。

The 96-97 season was the first year that the league began to fully track plus-minus values.

After the game, the Bucks are fourth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22 wins and 10 losses, the New York Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23 wins and 9 losses, the Pistons are second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24 wins and 8 losses, and the Chicago Bulls are still in first place with a record of 29 wins and 4 losses.

After beating the Pistons, Glenn Robinson was visibly happier and stopped exploiting Mookie. He even boasted in the locker room:

"I told you that guy was just a softie the league promoted, and you wouldn't believe me. He's just not as good as me at basketball. It's all about passing, right? Anyone can pass!"

The group simply exchanged smiles.

The remaining games in January are a grueling schedule. After playing the Pistons, the Bucks will face the Western Conference leaders, the 23-9 Utah Jazz, for the first time.

"Wen, how's your boxing training going? The postman's pork knuckle isn't very tasty," Newman reminded Wen Baker with a grin.

The Utah Jazz's notorious reputation in the league is no joke. If you don't believe in Malone's iron elbows, just ask Michael Jordan, who got his head slit. There's Isiah Thomas, the "Smiling Assassin," who had 47 stitches in his face and couldn't even smile. Hakeem Olajuwon suffered rib pain throughout the offseason. Charles Barkley, who tore his muscle and missed the playoffs, and David Robinson, the "Admiral," who was knocked out...

Countless superstars have been crippled by him; no one can escape Malone's iron elbow.

This is the toughest and most rugged mailman in our NBA league!

Vin Baker frowned, somewhat troubled, thinking about facing Malone in the next match.

"Shit, who knows what that guy's up to this time?"

Not just Vin Baker, everyone on the Bucks needs to be prepared in advance.

The Utah Jazz duo are no joke. Malone has his iron elbow and flying kick, while Stockton has created five unique skills that target the opponent's lower body. If you get hit once, it will annoy your opponent for at least half the game.

On January 8, the Bucks will host the Utah Jazz.

During pre-match warm-ups, Ma Long would always subconsciously raise his elbows to show the audience his tough playing skills.

The game begins, Malone and Vin Baker jump for the ball, and the Jazz gain possession.

A classic pick-and-roll combination between Malone and Stockton at the top of the key, with Malone immediately cutting to the basket after the pick-and-roll.

Stockton bounced a pass to Malone, who drove straight into the paint. Malone then shrugged and bumped into Vin Baker, simultaneously elbowing Andrew in one fluid motion. After clearing the area under the basket, he easily scored a layup.

"FXXK!" The kind-hearted Andrew clutched his ribs, wincing in pain.

Xu Feng passed the ball to Robinson, and the moment Robinson received the ball, Brian Russell began to attack from both above and below the other end.

"Hey, don't fucking touch me, keep your hands clean!" Robinson said, clearly annoyed.

"This is just a normal move, softies get off the court!" Russell was a dirty old man, he didn't care about these things, and continued to pull on Robinson's arm.

Glenn got annoyed, slumped his shoulder and exerted force, shoving Russell aside, and pulled up for a shot!

Swish! A clean hit!

"A useless piece of trash who only knows how to pull dirty tricks!"

After Malone set another screen and rolled to the basket, Xu Feng rushed out from the side to help defend and tried his best to move forward, using strong delay to prevent him from rushing into the paint at full speed.

Seeing Xu Feng running towards him, Ma Long suddenly pushed off the ground with his front leg, slowed down while walking backward, and braked sharply in an instant, jumping up and pulling away from the spot!

Most players' pull-up jumpers are difficult to defend due to their extremely high release point and sudden braking, but Malone's pull-up jumpers also feature a double-leg flying kick.

The defender either has to obediently move aside, or he'll get kicked.

"Oh no, Malone will do that again. He definitely will. Xu Feng will definitely be taught a lesson by Malone. He is still too young and lacks defensive experience."

Veteran commentator Jim Paschke has seen far too many people clutching their stomachs in pain after being kicked by Malone.

In the instant he jumped, he kicked out with both legs, determined to teach this arrogant young man a lesson!

However, Xu Feng was prepared for this. He did not get completely close, but left some space. When Ma Long jumped, Xu Feng pulled away to the side and then gently pushed him with his hand.

"wrong!"

Xu Feng was prepared, but Ma Long was not.

He felt no resistance in his legs, yet they moved uncontrollably to the side. When his upper and lower body were no longer in a straight line, his center of gravity shifted, and Malone's body swayed in the air.

Bang! CITIC misses the shot!

"You son of a bitch! That's a foul! Referee, Xu Feng fouled me, he tried to make me fall!" Malone was furious, accusing Xu Feng of a malicious foul.

The referee ignored it. Xu Feng's movements were very subtle. From his perspective, Ma Long jumped up and exerted too much force but failed to hit anyone, resulting in a distorted movement.

Even if the referees saw it, they wouldn't call it. The Jazz are one of the dirtiest teams in the league, yet they have been championship contenders for several years in a row. The fact that the Jazz can hide other players so blatantly must be due to internal league cover-ups.

If it were Xu Feng who delivered the flying kick to Ma Long, he would definitely have blown it, but since Xu Feng only made a small movement, it was completely unnecessary.

"Haha, Malone actually complained to the referee about the unfair call. It's unbelievable that he got the short end of the stick from Xu Feng," Joan McLoughlin mocked.

"Shh!"

The audience didn't tolerate them either, booing loudly throughout the venue.

Malone was very unhappy. He glared at Xu Feng, made a mental note of it, and then gestured to Stockton. The two of them prepared to find an opportunity to retaliate.

Sherman dribbled the ball past midfield and passed it to Xu Feng, who then made a handoff pass to Sherman at the top of the arc.

Stockton followed closely behind Sherman, and as he passed Xu Feng, he quietly bent his leg and thrust his knee forward, intending to use a groin kick to make Xu Feng feel a touch of sadness.

Xu Feng originally intended to guard against Stockton's foot-stomping technique, but he accidentally saw Stockton's attempt to strike his balls and was immediately startled. He hadn't mastered the Iron Crotch Technique yet!

Xu Feng instantly lifted his leg and turned around, while gently pushing with both hands to create space and resolve the egg crisis.

Stockton's defense was slowed down by Xu Feng, and Sherman dribbled the ball to the elbow area and launched a shot over Malone.

hit!

After successfully deflecting two personal attacks, Xu Feng broke out in a cold sweat. This wasn't basketball; it was more like an assassination attempt!