Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. The Knicks lost Game 5 to the Bulls, 86-107, with disappointment among fans. While Jordan and Pippen excelled for the Bulls, the Knicks struggled, lacking a standout scorer. Post-game, both coaches claimed injuries were accidental but blamed each other's players for malicious fouls. Yang Rui admitted to mocking Rodman after his injury, and media attention focused on Bowen, who injured Rodman without a foul call. The next day, Ewing was diagnosed with a minor knee sprain, sidelining him for 2-4 weeks, while Rodman would be out for two weeks. NBA Commissioner Stern remained neutral, concerned about the playoffs' integrity. Van Gundy was frustrated and wanted extra practice, but Yang Rui argued for focusing on speed. They decided to practice shooting, emphasizing three-pointers. Yang Rui encouraged Ben Wallace to overcome his mental barrier regarding free throws, comparing it to the way fear can disrupt natural movements. Ben began practicing free throws, hoping to improve for the next game. .

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