NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 260 Transformation into a Giant Insect

Jia Fei shrugged at Jimmy: "Sorry, I didn't hit you, it was Al Horford who hit you!"

Jimmy was seething with hatred for Jia Fei. He really wanted to switch to his legendary father's super account to torture this annoying guy!

Thibodeau didn't call a timeout, but judging from his expression, he didn't seem to have any good solutions. Many fans criticize him for his poor in-game adjustments, but he's essentially a defensive coach. Asking him to coach the team's offense is like asking D'Antoni to coach the team's defense—he's completely inept at it.

His greatest strength is keeping his key players on the court. If the main players play longer than the opponent, wouldn't that give him an advantage?

This tactic actually works; many coaches maximize their starters' playing time in the playoffs, employing short rotations. But the problem is, this is the playoffs! There are no back-to-back games in the playoffs, and the playoffs don't have 82 games…

In stark contrast to him was Coach Budenholzer, who appeared much more confident, his psychological advantage stemming from a stronger hand. "Your Rose used to be awesome, but you know that was then. The current Rose is no match for my Jia Fei, and you can't deny that."

Thibodeau did not take a timeout, and the game continued.

Rose still plays pick-and-roll, but Jia Fei is clearly going around the screen to give you a 3-pointer. Go ahead and shoot me to death!

This is psychological warfare. Before this, Rose had gone 0-for-5 from three-point range in this game. It wasn't that he wanted to take so many shots, but the opponent genuinely gave him so many opportunities. Sometimes, with wide-open shots, you can't just not shoot! He can't be treated like Rondo. What MVP guard lets others leave him open like that? Even if it's just to prove he's still capable, he has to grit his teeth and keep shooting!

"Duang—" The crisp sound shattered many people's expectations; Rose's three-pointer missed again!

Jia Fei grabbed the long rebound and launched a fast break!

Jimmy came up to press, Jia Fei pulled the ball over his back with a crossover dribble, got past the opponent, and made a solo run down the court. Facing Rose's defense, he took a step past him, spun 360 degrees, and slammed the ball in with both hands behind his back!

Wow—74:80, the score difference has widened to 6 points!

The Hawks went on a 9-0 run!

Thibodeau had no choice but to call a timeout!

The fans at the Philips Arena were completely ignited, and there were even sporadic chants of "MVP" from the crowd.

As Jia Fei left the field, Art Mayor came up and gave him a high five: "Well done, brother! We've crushed them!"

"The guys did a fantastic job!" Coach Buden kept clapping to encourage the players.

Assistant Coach Ham invited the players to sit down and rest. In terms of logistical support, he did a better job than the staff.

Commentary seat.

Mike Breen laughed and said, "Mark, Jia Fei's defense of Derrick Rose is the key to turning the tide, do you agree?"

Mark Jackson smiled and nodded: "I agree. He defended Derek and shut down the opponent's offense, which shut them down. He went one-on-one with Jimmy, broke into the paint to create three-point opportunities for his teammates, and then initiated a fast break. He was unstoppable on the court."

“If he were in Tom’s lineup, I think Jia Fei would play for 48 minutes…” Mike Breen laughed.

"If I were the Hawks' coach, I'd love to have Jia Fei play 48 minutes too!" Mark Jackson laughed.

The Hawks controlled the game thanks to Jia Fei's dominance on both ends of the court. After that, the Bulls tried to fight back, but their offense failed to score, and they ultimately failed to catch up.

Ultimately, the Bulls lost to the Hawks 84-93 on the road, failing to hand their opponents their second consecutive defeat.

本场比赛公牛场上5人上场时间最少的小邓利维也上了39分10秒，其余4人的上场时间更是都超过40分钟，锡伯杜简直将死艹主力发挥到了极致。

罗斯本场比赛21投6中，其中3分球7投0中，得到14分5篮板8助攻1盖帽，还出现了6个失误，让人感叹玫瑰凋零。

贾飞本场比赛出战36分50秒，17投9中，其中3分球3投1中，罚球6罚5中，得到24分20个篮板4次助攻4个抢断2个盖帽，表现极为炸裂。

20 rebounds is Jia Fei's highest single-game rebound total in the NBA regular season, surpassing his previous high of 16. In this game, he transformed into Dennis Rodman of the Hawks, becoming the team's rebounding leader and showcasing his immense rebounding potential.

After the game, Rose approached Jia Fei and exchanged jerseys with him.

"Jay, you played so well, I have to tip my hat to him! Keep it up, there's no limit to your potential!" Rose offered his congratulations.

"Thank you, Derek. I look forward to our next match!" Jia Fei really liked Rose. Sometimes, what knocks you down isn't necessarily your opponent, but rather an injury.

No one has ever seen the Rose at his peak, which is a source of great regret for many fans!

When Jia Fei got home that evening, he logged into the system and remembered that he seemed to have received a task involving a rebound.

Sure enough, the task of "getting 20 rebounds in a single regular season game" was already marked as completed, and there was another task that he hadn't noticed before, which was "owning his own signature shoe".

These two believe that he received a reward of 3000 and 5000 points respectively. Adding the points accumulated from this game and the previous ones, he has a total of points. He spent these points to raise his "Iverson Peak Technique Integration" from 76% to 80%!

Finally, Jia Fei has acquired 8% of Iverson's peak skills. He now feels stronger and stronger, and this improvement in his integration with Iverson's skills is inseparable from his training.

On December 18, the Hawks will host the Clippers.

In this game, thanks to Jia Fei's 30+6+5+3+2 performance, the Hawks defeated their opponent at home and achieved their second consecutive victory.

On December 21, the Hawks narrowly defeated the Rockets on the road, achieving their third consecutive victory.

Two days later, also in Texas, the Hawks narrowly defeated the Mavericks, securing their fourth consecutive win.

After a four-game winning streak, the Hawks' record improved to 19 wins and 8 losses, surpassing the Bulls and Wizards to rise to second place in the Eastern Conference, second only to the Raptors.

For Hawks fans, it feels like a dream. From second-to-last in the Eastern Conference at the start of the season to second place now, it's only been a little over a month.

So far this month, the Hawks have only lost one game, and that game was a last-second defeat. Their performance and strength this month give reason to believe that their record this season will be better than last season.

A team with a system, playing team basketball, and having superstars is bound to have a good record.

Christmas is just around the corner. In the United States, Christmas isn't just about eating an apple and going on a date, like it's common in China. They take it very seriously!