The bad luck in the first quarter continued until the end of the first half. Although Carter gradually calmed down, many things could not be adjusted so much.

On the contrary, on the Knicks' side, even if they were replaced by substitute players, they took advantage of the momentum and had some postures to open the score. The Knicks' bench roster wasn't a full second team due to the team's large number of injuries, and starters often took a break in the last minute or two of the first quarter before returning to the court.

The Knicks now have two starters on the court, Houston and Thomas. At the same time, the Knicks' loyal veteran Ward plays, the center is Moxi's senior, and Georgetown's another center Osala Harrington, he is not very strong, but he is definitely a qualified substitute, and even in some teams where the interior line is scarce, he still has the possibility of playing as a starter, but unfortunately the Knicks have never lacked the inside.

And the Raptors, who fell behind by a large score, did not dare to replace the starters at all at the first time.

To chase points, defend first. Carter led by example, increasing his efforts on the defensive end, making two steals in a row, but the Raptors' scoring conversion efficiency was too low, launching four fast breaks in a row, and actually only scored three points. Moreover, the Raptors' interior problems were even more exposed, and after Alan Houston's rare wave of two free throws, Houston actually stepped forward to grab the offensive rebound.

Houston's wave of operations has annoyed Raptors coach Lenny Wilkens, but what can he say? Are you really the worst player I've ever had? The Knicks' strong interior line hasn't played yet, but the impact of the outside players on the Raptors is a little unbearable, and even the old coach himself wants to know how they won last season.

Wilkens made a substitution, with Carter and Alvin Williams, the current Raptors' best performer, being substituted for Arroyo and Curry Sr. (Dale Curry).

At the same time, the Knicks also made substitution changes, with Sprewell coming on to give Houston a break, while bringing on Mo Xi to replace Thomas.

Wilkens couldn't help but sneer on the away bench, Van Gundy really has no talent in terms of tactical sensitivity, he can only use players, not good players, if these are his players, hum. Wilkens looked back at the bench, although it is team basketball, but this lineup, why do you have to give me a similar one, at least the league's middle class.

A lot of times, Ewing Law has nothing to do with the players, but more about the coach's tactical arrangement. At the moment, after Carter went off the court, the Raptors' performance suddenly seemed to be a different person, and the Raptors were under the tutelage of the old coach Wilkens, and their team offense was much more popular than that of the Knicks.

However, as a legendary gangster, the Knicks have always been that you play with me, I play with you, you play with me, I fight with you, I fight with you, you fight with me, what, close the door and release the star.

Mo Xi was released like a vicious dog at this moment.

In the first quarter, Montrose was beaten by Mo Xi without a temper, Wilkens simply played a small lineup, and now Mo Xi is playing against his "old rival", Antonio Davis.

Seeing that this man who "ruined his life" is playing again, or against himself, Antonio is overjoyed, no matter when, when he meets Mo Xi, he always holds back a fire and wants revenge, even if he can't beat the other party now, but let Mo Xi make a fool or something, he is confident that he can still do it.

So, people, there will always be some mysterious self-confidence. Mo Xi received Ward's pass, swiped backwards with his feet, and pushed Antonio, who was mentioned in the fifth position, to the back, and turned his body directly in this direction, Antonio only felt inexplicable, he was directly squeezed away without starting any confrontation, and then Mo Xi did not hit in, and directly turned around and throw.

Wilkens, who seemed to have no fireworks and a direct blow, felt a sudden burst in his heart, such a relaxed and freehand attack, in his time, only a few people could do it, such as the thirteenth in that era. Wilkens couldn't help but stand up, and it would be a good choice to coach a player like that.

Mo Xi's performance began, and then, Mo Xi frequently attacked Antonio, who could have been regarded as a defensive warrior, but he was beaten by Mo Xi to doubt his life.

Mo Xi grabbed Antonio's chase and hit hard, low post technology, back body technology, and even the shooting ability was used one after another, and soon, Mo Xi scored eight points in the second quarter, and the Knicks also extended the lead to 20 points.

In Wilkens's tactical system, except for individual players, the rest is actually not divided into any difference between starters and substitutes, whoever uses it smoothly, and whoever feels good will be on whom, but now, Wilkens feels that it is difficult to do, because no one can limit Mo Xi on his inside. Wilkens gritted his teeth and used a tactic that didn't fit his style of basketball, and he put Carter back on the court in an attempt to use the star ball against the star ball.

At this time, the New York Knicks have made great progress, and Mo Xi has fully exerted the shameless spirit, you play star with me? Then I'll have to talk to you about the team.

Mo Xi incarnated as a Sabonis-style center, obviously chiseled to the basket, but unexpectedly passed the ball out, the Knicks' shooters were not soft, and they shot decisively after receiving the ball, but there were no three points, and Sprewell didn't seem to feel very good, so that the Raptors chased the score to within 20 points again.

Van Gundy also frowned at this time, he often emphasized the team, but in this situation, the role of the team did not seem to be as effective as Moxi's low-post singles, and for a while, Van Gundy seemed very entangled.

But fortunately, the Knicks' greatest strength is revealed at this time, and they have an absolute experience advantage. Sprewell quickly adjusted his touch and began to attack the inside, while the two Georgetown centers pulled out to make room for the inside.

It's just that Osala's threat is obviously not as good as Mo Xi, so the Raptors' interior defense attention is all on Mo Xi, which leaves a lot of space for Osala.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Osala frequently shot in the open position, and even jumped in from time to time to make a one-handed split.

Throughout the second quarter, the Raptors were still pressed by the Knicks, although this time the Raptors scored much more than in the first quarter, but they were inevitably led by 20 points at halftime. Toronto trailed New York 38-58.

And Vincent Carter, the hero in the hearts of Torontoones, has nothing to show off except for a shocking dunk in the opening game, and if it weren't for the three steals that went in, no one would even remember that such a person was on the court.

In stark contrast to the Knicks' trident, Houston had an excellent hand, scoring 18 points on 7-of-12 in the half, 2-of-3 from three-point range, and 5-of-9 in the half, plus 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists from the free throw line, Sprewell shot slightly worse, but 3-of-4 from three-point range, and also scored 13 points.

In the first half alone, the Toronto Raptors had a faint sense of collapse, which was very different from people's impression of the Christmas war.