Chapter 502 [Falling Flowers Intentionally Flowing Ruthlessly]
The Knicks are facing a six-game road trip and a third on the road against the Denver Nuggets.
In the summer of 2010, the Knicks and Nuggets core Cameron? Anthony has had a "scandal" because Anthony himself said he likes to play at Madison Garden.
Anthony didn't have as many individual accolades as James, but as one of the 2003 class duo, he was also super strong and attracted a lot of attention from other teams.
At the start of the season, Anthony failed to appear on the Knicks. He was disappointed with the result. He's had enough of the Nuggets and still has a glimmer of medium-term transfer hope, so he's going to try to prove himself as much as he can in this game. If he partners with Stoudemire and Zhou Xuan, Anthony thinks that the Knicks will definitely be able to hit the championship, but he doesn't know what price the Knicks have to pay to get him.
The falling flowers are intentional, and the flowing water is ruthless. It's not clear to Anthony that his way to the Knicks has been blocked.
Manager Mu Lin considered Zhou Xuan's core position, so he would not bring in Anthony. Melon can only continue to mix with the Nuggets this year, or transfer elsewhere. In Cao Ying's heart is in Han, what level can he play?
The Nuggets have another guy who wants to prove themselves in this game, and that's Al? Harrington. He really didn't want to run and bang, but D'Antoni had to let him do that. With Crawford gone, D'Antoni didn't consider making him the core of the team, instead focusing on David Lee and rookie Curry. When these two were gone, the Knicks had another Maddy to share his possession, and the team completely lost hope of the playoffs.
Harrington felt that if it weren't for the Knicks' poor record, if it weren't for D'Antoni's inability to hire people, he would have been able to sign a bigger new contract. Of course, all this is just his whim. The Nuggets won't let him be the centerpiece, and he can't even mix up as a starter, so he can only block and draw defense on the perimeter, and run and shoot after the short speed guard Tylawson comes on the court, and all the coaches think he's suitable for this, but he doesn't want to admit anything.
With the exception of Harrington, the Nuggets don't have major reinforcements. The Swingmen signed Gary, who worked on a 10-day contract with the Warriors? Forbes, after being honed in the NBDL, Forbes is becoming more and more like a small forward, and his shooting is more accurate than before.
D'Antoni has won consecutive games, and he no longer emphasizes running and shooting, but is ready to play pick-and-roll and mix inside and outside like O'Neal did when he first arrived with the Suns. He arranged tactics and said: "Zhou, your opponent is Billups, his speed should not be able to keep up with you, you have to attack boldly, I will give you unlimited shots, and the inside double cover is empty." ”
Zhou Xuan smiled slightly. "I won't let you down."
The mantra may not change in this life, because Zhou Xuan likes it very much. In order to do that, he had to become stronger and do more.
D'Antoni arranged for Gallinari to defend Antony, and let Anderson start with Studamayre on the inside to defend the perimeter.
The Nuggets are more threatening on the outside than on the inside, and Nene still doesn't like to take the initiative to attack this season, with a high shooting percentage and few shots. Harrington is also not good at playing inside, and likes three-point shooting. Kenyon? Martin is injured and won't play, which is good news for the Knicks, Martin is a good interior defender and can also shoot, which will enrich the team's tactics.
The players came out. After the warm-up, the Knicks started and the bench everyone gathered in a circle. Zhou Xuan began to take the lead in shouting new slogans, which were easy to understand.
"We are the best team!" Zhou Xuan shouted.
"Never give up!" Everyone shouted out the next sentence together.
In the past, the Knicks were too easy to back down, and as long as the team fell behind a little more, they would give up the game, so Zhou Xuan came up with this slogan and passed it unanimously.
This sentence is even more inspiring than the warrior's "I believe". What to believe, and who to believe, is not very clear. The current warriors have long lost trust. Including Ellis and Randolph, the two cores are not compatible, Ellis can't stand Randolph's defense, and Randolph can't stand Ellis's organization.
The game was broadcast live across the United States. "Magic" Johnson, Jeff? Van Gundy explains. CCTV5 also broadcasts the game live.
Su Qun said: "Audience friends, the game is about to start, in a game played earlier, Yao Ming's Mavericks defeated the Hornets. Yao Ming had 17 points and seven rebounds, and Nowitzki had 29 points and eight rebounds. The Mavericks have run in very well, with a current record of 7 wins and 3 losses. ”
Although Yao Ming's stats have dropped and he is not the No. 1 attacking core in the team, he knows how to help the team win. I hope Zhou Xuan can continue his winning streak today. Yang Jian said.
Yao's stats declined mainly because of the shortened playing time, and the Mavericks were also worried about his re-injury, so they focused on protecting him, allowing Haywood and Massimi to share playing time with him. This season, Haywood can still help the team on the defensive end. Yao Ming's playing time was strictly controlled to less than 30 minutes. Just looking at the efficiency of the first quarter, he was not much worse than he was at his peak.
On the ESPN side, Van Gundy said: "Zhou Xuan has scored super high assists in a row, and only he can do it after Stockton retires. Zhou Xuan is currently averaging 15 assists per game. 7, which is outrageous, and if it is maintained until the end of the season, it will set an amazing record. Erwin, what do you think is the reason for his explosion this season? ”
"Magic" Johnson said: "The teammate who is suitable for tactics is one thing, and the other is their own effort. He had a long rest after the injury, but his shooting touch did not drop in the slightest, and his three-point shot was even more accurate than last season. He definitely had practice shooting in the summer. After the start of the game, he quickly regained his sense of breaking through and defending, all of which proved that he was a hardworking genius. I don't know if he can reach 15 assists per game, but he will definitely win the assist title this season, and if the team has a good record, he can even become the MVP. ”
Players from both sides played, and the Knicks started five Tigers: Zhou Xuan, Matthews, Gallinari, Anderson, and Stoudamire.
Nuggets Five: Billups, Afflalo, Anthony, Shelton? Williams, Nene
SHELDON JOINED THE NUGGETS ON A FREE BASIS, STANDING 202CM BAREFOOT, 204CM TALL WITH SHOES, 224CM IN REACH, AND WEIGHING 117 KILOGRAMS, LIKE BRAND, WHO CAN'T SHOOT. The Nuggets started him to strengthen their defense, and he was nicknamed "The Landlord," meaning that the three-second zone was all his turf, and opponents had to pay rent first when they came in. His physical strength, combined with good mobility, fierce style and defensive philosophy honed in four years at Duke University, have made him one of the most feared interior defenders in the NCAA, and his reputation rivals that of Okafor. But his offense is so bad that he can only be a role player in the NBA.
George? Karl's original intention was to let Sheldon deal with the fierce Pekovic, but "White Bear" sat on the bench. Against different teams, D'Antoni will make different arrangements now, he has little to do with the team's defense, and he is still more flexible in attack. Otherwise, he would not have won the best coach that year and created the glory of the Suns.
At the start of the game, Stoudamire jumped the ball to win over Nene and the Knicks attacked first.
Zhou Xuan dribbled the ball through the half court and played a code, and Billups defended the main game. The Knicks players pulled away, with Stadamire at 45 degrees on the right and Anderson on outside the three-point line to give his teammates off-ball cover.
"Singled me? I'd like to see if you have what it takes. Billups lowered his center of gravity and looked at Zhou Xuan. He's 35 years old, but he doesn't think he's old.
Zhou Xuan approached with the ball, dribbled to the left side with two consecutive crotch dribbles, Billups followed him to the left, Zhou Xuan then took the ball and moved to the right, and the ball was handed over to his right hand. Billups reacted quickly, stepped forward and stuck to Zhou Xuan, wanting to block his breakthrough route with his legs.
Zhou Xuan did not change direction to the right, but paused with his back, retracted his right leg lightly, held the ball in his left hand instead, and quickly turned to the left. Billups's habitual defensive style, Zhou Xuan has already memorized it, the opponent moves sideways slowly, and the turn is also slow, this time it is very thorough.
Billups turned back to chase the defense, Zhou Xuan didn't take the inside line, and the 60-degree emergency stop jump shot went in, Nene followed Stadamier, and it was too late for others to make up for the defense. 2 to 0.
At the beginning, Zhou Xuan gave the Nuggets a dismissal.
The Nuggets attacked, and Billups hung from close range on the right side to Anthony, who wanted the ball. Gallinari defended alone, Anthony took the ball with his right hand, leaned his back against him, and tested the distance. It's his usual style of attack, playing over the season, getting more and more proficient, and he's confident to take on anyone.
At this time, Gallinari had in mind the Knicks' slogan "Never give up." He had always aspired to be an All-Star, and he told himself not to be afraid of Anthony and follow him.
Anthony shook his right shoulder lightly and turned to his left, Gallinari judged correctly and followed the first step, Anthony then changed direction to the middle, leaned on Gallinari with his back to the degree, lightly flickered, turned the ball to the baseline with his right hand, Gallinari took a feint, but retreated quickly and followed from the side.
Sstaudeyer let go of Shelton's defense, and the two formed a bag on the baseline. This is a special tactic arranged by the Knicks, and the two will deal with Sheldon, who is not capable of shooting when Anthony is empty. The latter is not a threat even if it is pulled out.
Sheldon didn't pull out the basket and was close to the basket ready to fight for the rebound. Anthony's vision was blocked and he couldn't pass inside to give him the ball, so he chose to make a quick stop and step back to make a jumper. This time he dodged Stoudameier's block, but it was rushed and the ball was deflected.
Of course, Anthony's choice can't be said to be a mistake, Sheldon stuck in position, smoothly won the rebound in the frontcourt, and immediately forced a one-handed basketball to score. Gallinari lost a bit of weight, was squeezed by his back, and the block failed. 2 to 2.
Su Qun said: "It's a pity, Anthony has been prevented, and the Knicks' interior combination would be perfect if the protection of the rebounding ball could be better." ”
Yang Jian smiled: "Just conceded a goal, I think they have done a good job." ”