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Time is running out, and the Bulls' only hope of reversal is to bet three points.

This chance of winning is like the Argentine team has only one last corner kick left. Whether they can equalize depends on whether Maradona can score with a header under the defense of Nesta and Materazzi.

"Zen Master" Jackson did not replace Cole. For the last fight, he also sent Longley to cover Cole and help him run without the ball.

The Knicks didn't make any substitutions, and Jackson was still a center, just defending the Bulls from three-pointers and making two-pointers at will.

The game continued, the Knicks broke the Bulls' screen tactics by quickly changing defenses, Cole scored the ball, Pippen made a three-pointer against Houston in the middle, but still missed, the rebound was grabbed by Mills.

Jordan quickly fouled and sent Mills to the free throw line.

The team led by five points, Mills had no pressure, and made two free throws in a relaxed state. 89 to 82.

"Zen Master" did not call a timeout again, and 7 points is an insurmountable sky drop for the Bulls.

Jordan caught the ball in the backcourt and took it to the frontcourt to shoot a three-pointer. The arc was not high, the ball bounced far away, and was picked up by Starks. The Bulls gave up the foul, and Starks stopped attacking, dribbling the ball and waiting for the time to run out.

As soon as the final whistle sounded, everyone from the Knicks rushed into the court and began to celebrate, as if they had already won the championship.

Ewing watched the live broadcast at home and couldn't stop crying. The Knicks finally passed Jordan's test, but he failed to feel all this on the court.

Larry Johnson is the biggest contributor to the Knicks. He made 8 of 14 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, 21 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.

Another hero is Ben Wallace, who played 35 minutes, made 2 of 4 shots and 8 of 13 free throws. He scored 12 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks in a double-double.

Five Knicks scored in double figures, Atkins 11 points, Houston 12 points, Starks 15 points.

Only two of the Bulls scored in double figures.

Jordan made 13 of 29 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 6 of 8 free throws, 33 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks, and his shooting percentage was 44.8%. In the entire series, his shooting percentage was only 44.1%. The data is beautiful, but the efficiency is not high.

Pippen made 7 of 19 shots, 1 of 7 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, 21 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block. His shooting percentage was a poor 36.8%, and his three-pointers were 14.3%.

Pippen wanted to ask for a high-paying long-term contract in the summer, and if a team offered it, he would definitely be cheated. No championship, and being out like a bull sinner should affect his next contract.

The home fans were all wilted, and many die-hard fans left the stadium in despair. Several Bulls players shed tears. They all knew that the team was about to disintegrate, but unfortunately they did not have a perfect curtain call.

Yang Rui stood on the sidelines and looked at Jordan. After he was happy to successfully change history, his heart was empty.

In his previous life, no one in the NBA was Jordan's opponent more than his personal honor. Now Jordan has lost two MVPs and a championship ring, and has fallen from the altar.

At the press conference, "Zen Master" Jackson said: "The Knicks are the best team this season. They have excellent stars and a terrifying bench depth. Even if Ewing is absent, I am optimistic about the Knicks winning the championship."

Jordan's eyes were red when asked by reporters whether he would retire. "I haven't figured it out yet. I will give everyone an answer before the start of the new season."

Van Gundy was asked about Ewing's absence, and said confidently: "Patrick is not here, the team is indeed weaker, but I still have the confidence to win the championship, and the players are all ready."

Jordan who wins is a god, and Jordan who loses will soon be replaced by newcomers.

The NBA in this era is far less hyped than later generations. Only the Chicago media played the tragic card, praising Jordan and the Bulls, while other media praised the Knicks more and eliminated the Bulls without the MVP.

The Jazz are also led by an All-Star team to defeat the Lakers teamed by multiple stars.

The focus of the promotion of the league finals is "team". The most popular Jordan was eliminated, they had to think of new tricks to attract fans and ensure ratings.

The Knicks got three days off, and the finals will start in New York on May 31, with a schedule of 232.

The whole team had a day off to recover their physical strength, and there was no training until the next two days. Yang Rui returned to New York and wanted to sleep in, but he received a strange call early in the morning.

"Hello."

"Hi, I'm Bulls manager Jerry Krause, and I have some good news for you."

"What?" Yang Rui fell asleep in a daze, his mind wide open.

Is this a prank or am I time-traveling again? Why did the bull manager call with good news?

It is good news for the Knicks to eliminate the Bulls yesterday, but it is bad news for the Bulls. Could it be that this guy is an undercover agent that the Knicks have placed in the Bulls for many years, and today he asked me to meet on the rooftop and said, "I didn't have a choice before, but now I want to be a good person."

How is this possible. Yang Rui gradually came to his senses.

Klaus expressed his intention: "Our Bulls management is very interested in you, and would like to ask if you would like to be the head coach of the Bulls next season?"

"How long is the time limit?" Yang Rui asked.

"Just one year," Klaus replied.

The Bulls management is far less sincere than the Raptors. Judging from the number of years proposed, they actually want Yang Rui to be the transitional head coach and use gimmicks to attract attention. If the results are not good next season, they will be cut directly.

Yang Rui asked: "Then can I make suggestions on signings and drafting?"

"We need a year to inspect you and evaluate whether your working ability is up to standard. The management will discuss signings together and make a decision through deliberation." Klaus laughed. He is disdainful in his heart, just you, a young man, still want to bargain and want the management's right to speak?

In Klaus's view, this is a matter of success as soon as the contact is made. The Bulls were the hottest team in the 1990s, and he is used to it.

Even when Jordan proposed signings in the Bulls, he was thwarted by Krauss many times. After that, Jordan discussed with his boss, hoping to become a manager in the management and let Krauss get out. Although Jordan's vision for the draft and signings is not very good, he thinks that Krause is a brain-dead.

Now, Yang Rui also feels a little bit like this, Klaus speaks in a condescending and annoying tone. "Understood, I refuse."

Claus was dumbfounded for a moment. "Refused? Don't you even think about it? Do you want to continue to be an assistant coach in the Knicks?"

"Excuse me, I don't have any rights to coach the worst team next season. Is it good for me to go? If there is no benefit, why should I consider it?" Yang Rui asked.

Klaus was at a loss for words. He thought Yang Rui was young and easy to fool, but he didn't expect the other party to speak more straightforwardly than the old coach.

Once Jordan and Pippen leave, who will be the bottom if the Bulls are not at the bottom? Yang Rui will not be so stupid as to take the blame for the Bulls management, he has no time to waste in Chicago.

Klaus snorted: "Young people, don't be too arrogant, I don't think you have the capital to choose a team at all."

"Oh, if there is nothing else, I'll hang up. Goodbye." Yang Rui hung up the phone.

He doesn't care about Klaus, as long as he doesn't work for the Bulls, can the manager control him?

He is also somewhat disgusted with the Bulls. The boss Reinstorf is a local tyrant who counterattacked because of Jordan, hypocritical and full of copper stink. This kind of team won't be able to win the championship in the future.