Even when the reporter took the initiative to send it to the door for an interview, the fat head refused the interview politely, and when he was forced to ask by the reporter, he only said that he would do his best. Of course, Anthony Walker's lack of confidence is difficult to make the local fans feel very dissatisfied, and the playoffs have not yet started, and the hearts of the fans are clouded.

Fat Tou Tuo also knows what kind of strength Boston is now, he knows better than everyone. The current Boston Celtics are actually a fancy, and their strength can also be ranked in the middle of the league, although the regular season record is much better than that of the Knicks, but there is still a big gap between the real combat power and the Knicks. Of course, Anthony Walker will not admit that he is inferior to Lamar, but Boston is inferior to his opponent in terms of the overall strength of the team, which cannot be concealed.

The Knicks, who rushed to Boston, naturally had to be "warmly welcomed" by Boston fans. The Bostonians also have a clear understanding of what kind of treatment their team suffered in New York, and naturally they have to pay it all back. Of course, Knicks fans aren't going to just watch their players suffer.

Before the game even started, the war of the fans had already begun.

At 8 p.m. ET on May 3, 2002, the Knicks' bus showed up in the parking lot of the North Shore Garden Arena.

As soon as they got off the bus, the Knicks players were warmly 'welcomed' by tens of thousands of Boston fans. It's been more than a decade, Boston fans have been waiting for more than a decade, and now they have finally waited for this day. Their favorite team is finally showing the temperament of a big team once again, and it seems that the O'Brien Cup is beckoning to the Bostonians.

Seeing the appearance of his team's worst enemy, Lamar, all the Boston fans booed, and although most of the people standing here did not get tickets, it did not affect their mood in the slightest.

"Lamar, you executioner, you're not welcome in Boston!"

"The Knicks definitely won't score a hundred points tonight!"

"Boston will make you cry home!"

"Lamar, get back to the Knicks early. Boston will let you know how far apart you nouveau riche are compared to us!"

Perhaps in the eyes of Bostonians, everyone else in the world is nouveau riche. This is the general mindset of a traditional powerhouse with 16 championship trophies.

Lamar looked serious, glanced at the crowd that was spitting at him, and led his teammates towards the entrance of the arena??? ?· With the help of security guards, the crowd reluctantly parted a big road for the Knicks' players.

In fact, the Boston fans present now are very worried when they see Lamar's expression, and those who know Lamar know that every time Lamar shows such an expression, it means that he has to be serious, and basically the victory of this game is guaranteed.

"Samuel, I feel like all the Bostonians are here tonight, and looking at the situation, you almost want to eat us alive!" Arenas put away his usual hippie smile, looking very nervous. That's also the general mindset of the Knicks' four rookies, who haven't made the playoffs yet.

"So what? We're the Knicks, and we're not going to be intimidated by the fans. "Although Dampotter is full of confidence, how can I see that this guy's legs are a little shaky.

Entering the team's locker room, Van Gundy closed the door, walked to the center, and smiled and looked at each player's face: "Boys, you should be happy! Boston had a better regular season than we did, but they haven't made the playoffs for a long time until today." So they have less playoff experience than we do, and I'm sure Bostonians have been planning their vacations for a long time, and the beach, the sun, the beauty or the fishing should be all they have. ”

Van Gundy's words caused a burst of laughter in the locker room, and the Knicks' rookie quartet, which was originally a little nervous, relaxed a lot in an instant.

"But even so, don't rejoice too soon! our goal is not just to defeat Boston. That's right, that's what we've been pursuing at the Knicks, and I don't think anyone thinks it's important to win a championship! What does it mean to win a championship? Honor, money, beauty, status, you win honor for the team, and the team gives you what you want!"

"Of course, Jeff, we want honor, money, and beauty!" Dampott shouted as he stood up, and the locker room burst into laughter.

"Hey, Samuel, people have to be self-aware. Don't think about beautiful women as you look at your ugly appearance!" Billups saw the Haitians who were starting to get nervous, and instantly poured a basin of cold water on him.

"Alright! alright!" Van Gundy gestured to stop Dampott and Billups from fighting, and then continued, "We've had such a long rest, I'm sure you all can't wait." Lads, don't think about beautiful women in your heads right now. Of course, Samuel Dampot, it's useless for you to just think about it. ”

"Hahaha!" There was another burst of laughter in the locker room, and it was clear that one of the Knicks' players didn't expect the usually serious Jeff Van Gundy to make such a joke.

Van Gundy grimaced with a grimace: "Remember, boys, we have more important things to do now." From now on, I ask you to give your best every minute on the court, don't think about anything else, and defeat every enemy in front of you until we win the championship!

With that, Jeff began to announce the starting lineup for tonight: "Center: Samuel Dampoter, Power Forward: Lamar Odom, Small Forward: Sean Battier, Shooting Guard: Alan Houston, Point Guard: Gary Billups. ”

Van Gundy paused, his eyes looking at Lamar, "Lamar, Sean." Your mission tonight is the most important thing, not only to be involved in the team's tactics, but also to keep an eye on the core of Boston, Paul Pierce and Anthony Walker!"

"Don't worry, Jeff!" Sean Battier agreed solemnly, defense was his forte.

"I don't have a problem, I'll make that fat man's life worse than death. "After three seasons of grinding, Lamar still has a lot of experience in defending projection power forwards like Anthony Walker.

The tactical arrangement is just a passing scene for Van Gundy, how to play, and he has explained it very clearly in his usual training. Besides, with Lamar as the stadium commander, he can save a lot of things, just emphasize some important points and then step aside, and the rest of the time is Lamar's.

Lamar walked to the center of the locker room and beckoned to his teammates to bring them together. There was silence for a long time, until some people felt the pressure. Lamar spoke: "I can't wait to play, I'm sure you're a little impatient to wait! Tonight, I don't want to say anything, because I don't know how many times I've said what I need to say." I have only one request, to go back to Madison with the win, to the Knicks. Fight!Knicks!"

"Fight!

Lamar's words weren't grandiose, but they were so powerful in the ears of every Knicks player.

"When you're on the court, you just have to see the opponent's basket and basketball in your eyes, and that's enough, and I'll take care of the rest, you know? Attacking as soon as you start the game doesn't make sense for an opponent like the Boston Celtics. Breaking your opponent in one blow and holding victory firmly in your hands is king, remember, our goal tonight is to kill their hopes, and now we will go for it. ”

After speaking, Lamar walked in front of Dampotter and said solemnly: "Samuel, your strength is above your opponent, the only thing you lack is experience! I will remind you one last time tonight, show your confidence, play your level in the regular season, and don't drop the chain at the critical moment, otherwise I believe that McDice and the old guy will be happy to take your place!" Keep up with him, don't let him get a shot near the free throw line easily, hold him down under the basket, he's not as powerful as you, if you can't do it, we'll make a substitution. ”

Lamar's personality was revealed, but as a strong leader, such a strong force did not make his teammates feel uncomfortable.

Dampott nodded and said loudly, "Don't worry, I'll put him in my pocket, he doesn't want to get more than double digits in my hands in this game." ”

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little serious, Arenas put his arm on Dampoter's shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry! Haha!"

With one sentence, the atmosphere in the locker room was relaxed again, and Dampotter was angry and pulled Arenas into his arms and ravaged him fiercely.

"Samuel, you bastard! Let go, I'm not going to do it. Arenas' funny appearance made the rest of the Knicks laugh maniacally.

"Bastard, it's just that you've been ruining my reputation in the team, I'm like this, don't think I'll let you go today." ”

"Ahh ”

Lamar also laughed, and then said to Sean Battier, "Sean, your opponent today is Pierce. Your job is to prevent him from breaking through and getting him to shoot as far as he can from the outside, you know?"

Sean Battier just nodded, he was used to such a task, and now he is the Knicks' defensive spearhead, doing all the dirty work when he plays on the court, working hard, and sacrificing a lot for the team Sean.