naaapseattle Chapter 193 Comeback
Chapter 193 Comeback
Chapter 193 Comeback
Returning home on November 11, the Knicks finally ushered in their first home win. The team scored in double figures with six players, and the Cavaliers led by James lost 13:102.
Then they beat the Wizards clamoring for revenge 102:82 at home, which made Li Hai feel good.
This battle also proved to everyone what the confidence of the defending champion is.
Even when Li Hai couldn't play, the Knicks couldn't be easily defeated.
On November 11th, the Knicks played an away game at 17:103. Eight players of the team beat the Heat in double-doubles when O'Neal was out. After the game, Li Hai said excitedly in an interview with reporters: "The team has many fighters, and they can help the Knicks defend Honor, we are not afraid of a challenge from any team."
"Why I say that, you will soon know."
The next day when the Knicks returned home, it was officially confirmed that Li Hai would make his comeback against the Celtics that day. This news made countless fans excited.
Paul Pierce said with a smile in an interview before the game: "I am very happy that Li Hai can come back, but I will still take the victory at Madison Square Garden without hesitation."
Despite Pierce's good words, the Celtics didn't start the season well.
Their current starting lineup is equivalent to a small lineup, and Kendrick Perkins, who was just mentioned in the starting lineup, is an orthodox insider and a blue-collar player. Ryan Gomez at position 4 is a striker similar to Li Hai. , last year's No. 50 pick, also desperately made it from a low pick to a starter.
Li Hai came back to start the game. The team did not give him too much task in the first game of his comeback, and his opponent Wally Szczerbiak would not put too much pressure on him.
On the court, Li Hai is not a low-key person. The first goal is to go to the inside to complete the dunk. Perkins is still very good in defense, but when Li Hai's intention is discovered, everyone in the Celtics is surprised. There was no time to stop it.
The Knicks' home audience immediately boiled over, and Li Hai still looked so strong.
In the second attack that Li Hai participated in, there was another well-known routine, and Channing Frye picked and rolled, assisting the latter to hit a mid-range shot.
Pierce felt a sense of crisis and started to attack continuously, but the touch can only be said to be average.
Fortunately, Li Hai didn't continue to erupt. He just proved that his body was fine, and he wouldn't be too forceful. After all, he hadn't fought violently for a while, so he had to let his body get used to it first.
The two sides drew at 24:24 in the first quarter, but in this quarter, Crawford showed his power again.
The advantage of letting Crawford play as a substitute is here. In many cases, the Knicks will not lose their offensive power because of the rotation of the main force, but become more fierce because of the weakening of the opponent's defense during the rotation.
Nate Robinson and David Lee are also able to score on the court. It can be said that with the growth of several second-year rookies this season, the Knicks have no shortcomings in scoring. As long as the defense is better , their strength will be even higher.
The Celtics' defense was also so-so, and the score between the two sides suddenly became stronger.
In terms of offense, the Celtics have no new changes, and they still have to rely on Pierce for singles in many cases.
If Li Hai didn't defend Pierce, Pierce's height still had an advantage. After all, the Knicks' backcourt was not tall enough, so after Pierce got the touch, he scored very quickly.
At the end of the half, the Knicks only led by three points 56:53.
"It seems that our defense should be well practiced." Li Hai sighed during the intermission.
The Celtics' offensive power is not strong, and they even scored 50+ in halftime.
"We and you have relaxed your demands on yourself in the summer. Let's take a look at the problems in the details of the defense in the first half." Larry Brown walked over with a serious face.
The Knicks gained the only feeling, and Larry Brown naturally led the team with peace of mind. The trajectory of the Knicks has long been completely different from that of another time and space.
"It's true that the body is a little rusty after not playing for a while, but you can rest assured, coach, that we will soon become better than last season."
Li Hai also took the opportunity to express his determination. Now that he is back, he will definitely emphasize defense with the head coach during the team's training. It is his pursuit to dominate the game on the defensive end.
As for the Celtics, Pierce also secretly made up his mind.
With the rise of the 03 generation and Li Hai and others, Pierce's status in the arena has not yet reached the top level and has been surpassed by others. He is very unwilling.
If this game is lost, wouldn't the outside world say that he is not as good as Li Hai who just returned from injury? Pierce is also determined to win this game.
In the second half, Pierce played even more aggressively on the offensive end.
He scored 13 points in a single quarter, abruptly leading the team to tie the score at 81:81.
When Li Hai only played half of the first three quarters, he could only worry on the bench most of the time.
Pierce's offensive methods are often not restricted by suitable people, and he can indeed score high points.
In the fourth quarter, Pierce only rested for 1 minute before re-entering the game. He hit the inside line and scored 2+1 on David Lee to overtake the score.
Li Hai couldn't sit still, "Coach, let me deal with him."
"No need." Larry Brown refused decisively.
After a pause, he said again: "Just do your job well, at least you can't mess around in the first game."
It was also because Larry Brown liked Li Hai very much, otherwise he would not have explained it at all.
It took another 3 minutes for the Knicks to replace Li Hai. At this time, the Celtics had already overtaken the score by 5 points under Pierce's consecutive scoring.
Li Hai received the ball and dribbled it twice before forcing a three-pointer. He was sitting on the bench but was suffocated.
This ball also reminded the opponent how much of a threat his shot is. He doesn't need to rush in to score points. If he only prevents him from breaking through, he will suffer a big loss.
The Celtics did not allow Pierce to defend Li Hai, and Pierce himself was not particularly keen on defense. After receiving the ball, he also shot a three-pointer and responded to Li Hai.
But Pierce is obviously not Li Hai, his advantage is not in the outside shooting, he just seems a little naive to be so fast, after the three-pointer, Li Hai grabbed the rebound in the backcourt, and then Li Hai participated in the Knicks' iconic third-line fast break Instantly activated.
Li Hai assisted Marbury to score twice in a row, and the score between the two sides became a tie again.
With Li Hai on the court, the Knicks are the invincible championship team, and the MVP of the finals is not just a show.
In the first game of Li Hai's comeback, he fully demonstrated his strength. Those guys who secretly had expectations can give up. The surgery didn't affect him in any way.
(End of this chapter)