However, when Zhang Hao reached the left baseline mid-range, the defender wasn't Pippen, but Jordan!
Jordan directly asked Pippen to step aside; he wanted to defend Zhang Hao personally.
Unlike Pippen, Jordan waited until Zhang Hao received the ball to initiate contact!
Can't push through!
Pippen is notably strong among outside players, but compared to Jordan... Jordan can post up like a center and forcibly attack.
Zhang Hao bumped into him again, not only failing to move him, but the experienced and strong Jordan stealthily exerted force when Zhang Hao did, pressing forward. The referee didn't catch Jordan's movement, making it seem like Zhang Hao bumped into Jordan and bounced back instead! This time, not only did Zhang Hao not get closer to the basket, he was pushed half a step back!
