naaapseattle Chapter 395 The 200th Competition
Chapter 395 The 200th Competition
Chapter 395 The 200th Competition
Game start.
Midfield jump ball.
Boxing champion Tyson Chandler jumped off the ball from Jordan Jr., and the Pelicans attacked.
Jeremy Lin received the ball and advanced, and Stoudemire wanted to put up the pick-and-roll, but Jeremy Lin repeatedly pressed his hand to signal the opponent not to use it, and then made a gesture to clear one side.
Stoudemire mentioned a 45° angle on the right, Tyson Chandler moved laterally to the right waist, and Iman Shumpert was ambushed in the left corner.
Jeremy Lin, who was standing at the top of the arc, lowered his center of gravity and dribbled the ball, observing the positions of his teammates all the time.
Anthony entangled with Jimmy Butler in the penalty area for a while, and the two had their hands intertwined. Little Melon was very dissatisfied with the opponent's high defensive intensity in the first round.
Anthony suddenly pushed Jimmy Butler in the penalty area, and then suddenly accelerated to a 45° angle on the left waist.
Jeremy Lin passed the ball.
The moment Anthony received the ball, Jimmy Butler's defense has been brought up, and Anthony's three-threat position has appeared.
Anthony took a look at Jimmy Butler's height, and didn't use too many singles moves and skills, but simply leaned on the opponent, and the ball protector gave him a top.
Jimmy Butler was forced to take a step back, and Anthony immediately took a fadeaway shot.
Swish!
The basketball hits steadily.
"Carmelo Anthony's shooting touch is still as good as ever. Whether it is physical condition or confrontation ability, Anthony has already returned to the level of his peak period."
"It can be seen that Anthony has already returned from injury. Because of the excellent record of the Knicks, the opponent can't bear it, but has been recovering his physical fitness and playing state."
"In terms of tactical coordination and player coordination, Anthony has already worked with his teammates in private."
"It's completely seamless now."
Kenny Smith couldn't help but praise.
Barkley nodded again and again. This season's Knicks team has maintained a complete lineup compared to last season, and at the same time there are two giants joining.
It is precisely because of the joining of these two people that the Knicks, which reached the Eastern Conference finals last season, have become even more powerful. This season, they are fully equipped with signs of competing for the championship.
If nothing else, this year's Eastern Conference playoffs may be a one-man show between the Knicks and the Heat.
Switch offense.
Paul and Jordan played a pick-and-roll, and boxing champion Tyson Chandler did not choose to switch defenses but retreated in advance, so that Paul got a chance to break through the inside and make a three-pointer.
Jeremy Lin chose not to let the shot go.
Paul rushed to the basket, Stoudemire returned to the basket, Paul scored the ball to the wide eyebrow on the right waist.
Swish!
The thick eyebrow mid-range shot made a steady hit.
Playing in the environment of the Pelicans, the thick eyebrows get a lot of open shots, and he doesn't have to use his personal ability to play almost every ball like in his previous life.
This can help him bring a good environment to his body early in his career, reducing burden and wear and tear.
However, Li Lai obviously noticed the defensive choices made by Stoudemire, Jeremy Lin and Tyson Chandler just now.
Although the Pelicans still scored this goal, Li Lai had to admit that the Knicks had already made their own defensive arrangements.
They tried their best to let the Pelicans reduce the cooperation between the inside and outside, especially the lob cooperation, so they would rather give Paul a chance to break through or shoot a three-pointer than let the inside Jordan Jr. hit the basket easily.
At the same time, Stoudemire's timely return to the defense in the penalty area also helped the Knicks defend the inside line, and Li Lai also noticed that Iman Shumpert on the weak side was ready to help defend at any time.
It's just a pity that Paul chose to split the ball to the thick eyebrow on the other side, so Iman Shumpert's defense did not work.
Du Feng said: "Tyson Chandler and Iman Shumpert are the best defensive players in the Knicks. Unfortunately, their forward players Carmelo Anthony and Stoudemire are not strong defensively. player."
"Otherwise their defensive system will be more complete."
"For this ball, we are fortunate to have Amei, who has a good shooting ability, at the power forward position, otherwise it would have been defended by them."
Li Lai nodded, also surprised by the Knicks' defense this season.
Li Lai and D'Antoni have played against each other many times, starting with the Suns. At that time, he admired the opponent's offensive coaching ability very much.
But on the defensive end, D'Antoni really doesn't have too much dry stuff in his mind, so he coached the team every time during the regular season, and he was completely paralyzed in the playoffs.
But in the round just now, Li Lai obviously felt that the Knicks' defensive ability was very good.
Du Feng immediately took out the statistics and said: "This season, the Knicks' overall offensive ability ranks fifth in the league, and their defense ranks No. 11 in the league."
"On the defensive end, they have improved significantly. Last season, their team's defense ranked No. 20 in the league."
Du Feng then explained that the reason why the Knicks have improved so significantly on the defensive end this season is that Iman Shumpert was officially promoted as the team's starter.
Compared with only 3/1 of the starting games last season, Iman Shumpert's defense this season has been valued by D'Antoni.
Of course, it is also possible that D'Antoni is not interested in Iman Shumpert's defense, but his three-point shooting ability and his ability to play off the ball and with the ball.
Iman Shumpert made 40 percent of his 1.5-pointers this season, averaging [-] per game.
He is the most accurate three-pointer on the Knicks except for Steve Novak.
"More importantly, the Knicks' offense and defense are also extremely balanced on the bench."
The Knicks attack.
Jeremy Lin held the ball and played a pick-and-roll with Tyson Chandler. The latter broke through Jordan immediately after the pick-and-roll, and scored with a reverse basket with a drawbar after a butterfly pierced through the flowers.
Seeing the goal, Stevens and Du Feng were astounded, and thought to themselves: No wonder Jeremy Lin created a storm in the Big Apple. His breakthrough level is really not bad.
Then Jeremy Lin made a sudden shot from outside the three-point line and hit it.
Seeing Li Lai here smiled with satisfaction, Jeremy Lin's breakthrough and three-pointer reminded him of Iverson and Curry.
Because of being able to be teammates with these two people and getting their selfless help, Jeremy Lin now really has very good abilities.
Li Lai couldn't help taking a look at Jeremy Lin's ability value with the list of gods.
【Jeremy Lin】
【Height 192cm, Weight 96kg, Armspan 196cm】
【Speed 88 Strength 46 Layup 85】
[Short shot 80, medium shot 75, long shot 80]
[Dunk 58, Pass 79, Control 83]
[Defense 70 rebounds 50 blocks 55]
[ability value 80, potential value 80]
"With an ability value of 80, Jeremy Lin can already be regarded as a first-class player in the NBA."
Li Lai is very satisfied with Jeremy Lin's growth.
Stevens said: "In the Knicks coach D'Antoni's offensive system, the point guard has absolute freedom of possession."
"Jeremy Lin, who is good at breakthroughs and three-pointers, has brought his advantages and effects to the extreme. Although his passing is less connected and master-level field control."
"But Jeremy Lin is considered smart. He knows he can play when he has a chance, and he can pass when he doesn't have a chance. If the passing route is not very good, he can pull it out and let Stoudemire and Anthony play alone."
Although Jeremy Lin made Lin crazy at the beginning of the season, he is known for daring to take shots at critical moments.
But as the regular season continues, Jeremy Lin has played more steadily now, and the Knicks have also confirmed his status as the third man of the team.
Jeremy Lin will become another main attacker of the team after Anthony and Stoudemire to lead the team to the game.
More importantly, Jeremy Lin is not good at connecting teams and controlling the field, and the Knicks have already thought of a way to solve it.
They also had an extremely important signing in this offseason.
The first quarter is over.
The Pelicans trailed 26:30.
The second game.
The two teams have put on the rotation lineup one after another.
Pelicans: Beverley, JR Smith, Vince Carter, Diaw and Oden.
Knicks: Point guard Jason Kidd, shooting guard Pablo Prigioni, small forward Chris Copeland, power forward Steve Novak and center Kenyon Martin.
"This lineup is very D'Antoni."
Steve Novak is notoriously strong in offense and weak in defense, but the opponent's three-pointers are really accurate.
Kenyon Martin is a flexible inside player, and his ability to move, defend and eat cakes is very good. The opponent is the No. 00 pick in [-].
Regardless of the fact that Pablo Prigioni is playing in the NBA for the first time this year, in fact he is as old as the Spurs' Ginobili. Was named the best defender in La Liga.
Prigioni is also a veteran who has experienced various big scenes.
This season, the Knicks aim to hit the Heat, rush out of the East, and successfully win the championship trophy, so in order to strengthen their strength, they specially went to Europe to invite this experienced veteran.
Of course, when it comes to the Knicks' most successful signing, apart from Jeremy Lin, it must be Jason Kidd.
同样是38岁的老将传奇控卫，湖人队拿下纳什花了3年总价值2700万美元的合同，而尼克斯队拿下基德只用了3年总价值900万。
This season, Kidd averaged 7 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was 36%. He is the most important role on the Knicks' bench. vulgar play.
Coupled with playing under D'Antoni, Kidd has almost gained unlimited freedom on the court, and he can naturally give full play to his abilities.
Especially when the team needs to control the field at critical moments, D'Antoni will put Kidd and Jeremy Lin on the court at the same time.
Such an outside combination not only retains Jeremy Lin's impact ability and shooting ability, but also has a legendary point guard like Kidd controlling the field on the court.
Li Lai was a little surprised that the 38-year-old veteran Kidd would still play so hard for the Knicks. Then he was stunned and remembered the scene of the Mavericks team that had reached the finals being bloodbathed by him.
Therefore, the 38-year-old Kidd has not had a championship ring in his career so far. This season he decided to try again with the Knicks.
Game start.
Beverly's stalking is completely useless to veteran Kidd, who even played Beverly on offensive pick-and-rolls and back-ups in the penalty area many times.
Kidd's actions made Beverly the mad dog very angry, and in the end he used small movements to push his elbows without any surprise.
beep!beep!
Beverly was fouled twice by the referee, and he was completely at a disadvantage in the contest with Kidd.
Li Lai shook his head again and again to indicate that Beverly didn't need to defend Kidd like this, and the opponent wasn't the Knicks' main attacking point.
The Pelicans' defense immediately stabilized.
On the offensive end, Diaw's pass helped JR Smith explode tonight. He faced Pablo Prigioni, a defender who was shorter than himself and not as fast as himself. He scored three-pointers many times and staged a basket fold Dunk.
Yu Jia couldn't help but joked on the CCTV commentary platform: "Look, JR Smith's arrogant appearance seems to be saying, Coach Li Lai, look, my ability is worth a big contract."
"Send me a contract extension this summer."
Su Qun was amused by Yu Jia, and said: "The Pelicans will definitely keep JR Smith this year. Considering his current ability and performance, a three-year contract of 3 million to 1500 million in the free market did not run away. .”
"It's just that the Pelicans are now close to the salary situation that triggers the luxury tax. If they really sign JR Smith with this level of contract, the luxury tax will be quite a lot."
"Also, Beverly's contract extension is coming."
Su Qun has had contact with Li Lai for a long time in China. Based on his understanding of Li Lai, there is a high probability that the other party will renew the contracts of JR Smith and Beverly at the same time.
Of course, with Li Lai's worth and the ability of the Pelicans to attract money, a little luxury tax is not a big deal, but once the next season comes, Leonard and Jimmy Butler will renew their contracts in advance at the same time, which will definitely make the Pelicans The Orcs' heads exploded.
"Judging from the performances of Leonard and Jimmy Butler this season, both deserve a maximum salary contract."
In the second quarter of the game, the Pelicans played a wave of high slots and overtook the score 64:62.
This focus match between the Eastern and Western strong teams to win the championship has attracted many heavyweight guests to watch the game long before the game. Of course, the Knicks themselves are very easy to attract big-name fans to the scene.
At the same time, this game is also broadcast live across the United States, which shows its importance.
Second half of the game.
Anthony and Jeremy Lin teamed up to play a wave of 11:2 high slots, overtaking the score in one fell swoop.
Li Lai immediately called a timeout, arranged for Jimmy Butler and Leonard to double-team Anthony, and at the same time let the two single-play Jeremy Lin and Anthony on the offensive end, consuming the opponent's physical strength.
Because the Knicks have Tyson Chandler, Li Lai didn't use too many singles tactics in tonight's game, and Stoudemire himself is not a poor defensive player.
"Tonight's game will be harvested by Leonard and Jimmy."
In the photography area below the basket, a good photographer took a picture of the Pelicans coaching bench at this time.
When Li Lai was arranging the team's tactics, Taylor on the side crossed his legs and looked at the opponent with a smile on his face.
The game continues.
Anthony frequently encountered double-teams on the court. Anthony, who has encountered countless double-teams in his career, would like to say that the double-team of Leonard and Jimmy Butler is probably the strongest double-team he has ever encountered in his career.
One of the two defended off the line, one defended up the line, one pushed the man, and the other took the ball. Leonard's defense was very clean, but there were a lot of defensive moves in his hands. Jimmy Butler's defense was a little dirty, with constant small moves.
With the efforts of the two, Anthony hit the iron with a strong shot, made a mistake, and successfully transferred the ball once, but the Pelicans' rotation defense was not slow.
The Knicks' offense slowed down.
D'Antoni, who noticed something was wrong, yelled angrily from the side, reminding the players on the field to hurry up and not to fight with the Pelicans.
But when Li Lai wanted to play positional warfare, there were a few coaches in the entire league who could escape.
On the pick-and-roll on the court, Jimmy Butler singled Jeremy Lin, and Leonard singled Jeremy Lin.
The two scored consecutively, directly bringing the game back and gradually helping the Pelicans take the lead.
Finally the game is over.
The Pelicans won 109-102.
伦纳德29分6篮板2助攻2抢断，吉米巴特勒31分7篮板4助攻1抢断1盖帽。
after the game.
Jimmy Butler smiled arrogantly: "Kawhi and Jimmy competed for the 200th time, and Jimmy won. This is his 101st victory."
(End of this chapter)