Pope of Basketball.

Summary

After the game, Jordan acknowledged the Knicks' strong offense but emphasized the need for the Bulls to maintain their defense. Coach Jackson noted that the team needed to strategize during the holiday to counter the Knicks, while the Knicks remained tight-lipped at their press conference. Coach Van Gundy focused on adjustments, considering reinserting Oakley to bolster defense and suggesting a lineup change for offense. Yang Rui proposed an unconventional free-throw technique for rookie Ben Wallace, recalling the success of Rick Barry’s underhand style. Despite initial reluctance, Wallace agreed to try it, motivated by the chance to improve his shooting percentage. During practice, he surprisingly achieved a 65% success rate with the underhand technique, impressing Yang Rui and hinting at a potential change in his game.

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