520: Best Anthony, Best Knicks
When Cameron. When Anthony said the phrase "If Durant can do it, then I can too", he didn't think Anthony was arrogant.
Because this season's Cameron. Anthony, indeed, has such strength.
This season isn't just the best season for the New York Knicks. At the same time, it is also Cameron. Anthony had the best season of the last 5 years.
Durant, the three-time scoring champion, is averaging points per game this season. Anthony, who is averaging points per game this season
That's right, Anthony has now surpassed Durant and sat in the first place in the scoring title. If he can keep up this terrible scoring performance in the final month, then he will break Durant's monopoly on the title of scoring champion!
Not only that, but as of now, Anthony is also ranked third on the MVP list, behind only LeBron. James and Durant. pressed Kobe Bryant and others behind him.
For comparison, Link's ranking on the MVP list is exactly one place lower than Anthony, at No. 4.
This season, Anthony seems to have returned to his youth, dedicated to basketball.
There's no teammates he hates, no coaches he doesn't like. At the same time, there's a lot of exposure and banknotes. There is no doubt that once Anthony gets into a field that he is comfortable with, once he starts to focus on basketball, he is indeed a superstar!
No one questioned Anthony's words, and it seemed that the Grizzlies' three-game losing streak was already doomed.
But Link doesn't care who his opponent is, he just knows that the Grizzlies have to win this game.
For the sake of morale, for the sake of the record. In short, the battle of New York, no defeat is allowed!
"Link, do you think you can win the showdown with Anthony? He's the leading scorer so far this season, so do you think your offense will be able to overpower him? β
"Link, if the Grizzlies lose three in a row, will you continue to pursue the league record? Or will you be conservative and prepare for the playoffs? β
"Lin, in the press conference of the last game, you said that you want to meet the Thunder in the playoffs as soon as possible. Are you so confident? Last season, you were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder. β
"Boom!"
The door to the link between the players' tunnel and the parking lot was slammed shut, allowing Link's ears to finally be quiet.
The Grizzlies weren't so hot when they won, and after two consecutive defeats, the whole world is like a New Year.
No way, it's the norm for the Grizzlies to win this season. Losing is just going to be news.
"I'm annoyed, like a mosquito." Randolph stretched out his hand and rolled his ears, it seemed that he was also tortured by the reporters.
"If we can't take it tonight, you'll be even more annoyed." Link had a serious face, he hadn't been so serious in a long time before the game started.
"Can't take it? Kidding aside, we were just 0.9 seconds away from winning the last game. Anyway, it's like we're very far behind the Thunder. The Knicks' record is only where it is, we are close to 60 wins, and he has not won 50 yet! Today at Madison Square Garden, I'll remind them of the horror of the Great New York Devil of the past! β
Link almost didn't laugh out loud, co-authoring so much that Randolph was still boasting in the end that the Great Demon King of New York had done it.
As far as Randolph's virtue in New York at that time was concerned, the cancer king was about the same.
"Don't underestimate your opponent, Zach." Link waved his hand and followed the crowd into the visiting dressing room.
"Cut, a Kenyon who can only bounce. Martin, don't be afraid! What's more, he can't jump now. β
Randolph flicked his arm, looking like he was going to do a big job.
However, an hour and a half later, Randolph was dumbfounded when the starters from both sides stepped into their designated positions to confront each other.
In his mouth, the Kenyon who "can only bounce". Martin was there, but not against Randolph. Today, the Knicks stand at the No. 4 position. Anthony!
Randolph couldn't have imagined that he would face up to the top scorer today!
Randolph, who was still aggressive before the game, knew his situation in an instant.
"The Knicks were going to play small today, and they put Anthony at the No. 4 spot. There's no doubt that the Knicks' adjustments are preparing for offense. A powerful offense with firepower, that's how the Knicks win. β
The narrator said that the starting lists of both sides were also shown under the screen of the TV.
The five starters on the Knicks' side were Prigioni, Felton, Shambaught, Anthony and Martin. The tallest of them all, Kenyon. Martin is only 2.06 meters, and the Knicks are really an out-and-out small lineup.
Mike. Woodson loves to attack, and he's one of the few coaches with whom Anthony gets along. Maybe it's because both of them have a soft spot for offense.
Since "The King of Boxing" Tyson. After Chandler's injury, Mike. Woodson also unshackled himself and swaggered into a small lineup. has completely built the Knicks into an offensive team.
It's just that Woodson often changes formations, so no one knows whether Anthony will play three or four in this game.
Unexpectedly, Anthony played the No. 4 position today, which just made Randolph run into it.
The name of the black and white bear is a terrifying existence in the alliance. Saying that they are the strongest interior team in the active league will not be opposed by too many people.
But the black and white bears of Randolph and Gasol are not all-powerful, Gasol is more defensive, Randolph is more offensive, this is a well-known thing.
Indeed, Gasol is not without scoring, and he has averaged more than a dozen points per game this season. But if you say that Gasol is a scorer, it is too far-fetched.
And Randolph is not undefensible, but if you define him as a rim protector, Randolph is undoubtedly not up to par.
Overall, Randolph's defense is not targeted by the opposition as a colander. But against a top scorer like Anthony, it's really difficult.
So, when Randolph saw that he was actually facing Anthony today, he was really nervous.
In front of Link before the game, you shouldn't brag about it!
Link also pouted, this small lineup of the Knicks is a chicken thief. Anthony played in the No. 4 position, avoiding his own and Iguodala's two flank defensive points.
Of course, Iguodala and Link can also choose to defend Anthony. But then Randolph will have to face the defenders on the other side! With Randolph's footsteps, putting him in the back guard is tantamount to suicide.
Rather than that, let Randolph and Anthony stay together.
There is really no solution now, at least before the next substitution, Anthony can show his all-round scoring skills!
The referee blows the whistle and the game officially begins!
Although Gasol fought for the first offense, Knicks fans were unimpressed.
They are still cheering for the team, and the Knicks' achievements this season have made fans love it. If the Knicks can beat the Grizzlies today, there's no doubt that New York fans will be happy for a week.
The Grizzlies' offense is uncomplicated, and the Knicks' defense is limited by their overly short height and is clearly not very good. Link's height of 2.03 meters is ordinary in the No. 3 position.
But today, facing Shambaugh, who played in the third position, Link was a full 7 centimeters taller than the opponent.
7 cm, for a top defender like Tony. For the likes of Allen and Kobe, that's not a problem. But it's clear that Shambaugh is not a top defender.
Link held the ball on the right side of the pitch and went head-to-head with Shambaugh.
Wearing a dark blue "villain jersey", Link made several triple threat moves that made Shambaugh not dare to approach easily.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Link pulls up and shoots! Shambaugh's half-beat slow reaction, combined with his height disadvantage, made it impossible for him to effectively interfere with Link's shot.
And just like that, Link scored on the head of Shambaugh with a seemingly understated attack. 2-0, Grizzlies scored first. Judging from this round, the Grizzlies did not decline at all.
But after Link's goal, it was found that the expressions on the faces of the Knicks players did not change in the slightest. It's like letting yourself score a goal, it's a matter of course.
When Kenyon. When Martin handed the baseline ball to veteran rookie Prigioni, the cheers in Madison Square Garden immediately doubled.
That's when Link realized that the Knicks didn't care about defense at all. What they want is to attack!
As a South American defender like Vasquis, Prigioni is equally calm and cunning.
Don't look at his appearance, take it slowly. But when he beckons to Anthony to block and dismantle, Link knows that the thing has a "bad idea".
Sure enough, after the pick-and-roll, Randolph had to switch to Prigioni.
The Argentine defender hit the ground in the process of breaking through and sent the ball to Antony with precision.
Anthony leaned directly on Conley and took two steps to force a layup! With an absolute height advantage, Anthony is not afraid of Conley's defense at all!
Anthony scored and the Knicks' offense was both concise and efficient. After the basketball went into the net, the referee also blew the whistle.
Conley fouls, Anthony goes to the free throw line!
βWhatοΌοΌβ Link yelled at the referee for the first time, what kind of foul is Conley.
The referees naturally ignored it, and the NBA referees were all cold. Conley just shook his head silently, with his character, he really didn't know how to fight with the referee.
Anthony: This is simply bullying honest people.
Standing at the free throw line, Link looked around, and countless people held up the "Give the Grizzlies a three-game losing streak" placard.
Subsequently, Anthony hit a free throw and scored a three-point shot!
After the goal, Anthony looked at Link and then did his trademark "three-point headshot" celebration.
Although Anthony didn't score a three-pointer, he did score a three-pointer.
Anthony's three fingers poked his head so hard that Link really wanted to ask him if it hurt.
But at least just now, Anthony is in really good shape.
If you can't hold back Anthony's momentum today, it will be Link himself who will suffer.