Chapter 21: The First Battle of the Heat

Miami's beaches have never been so beautiful, with golden sunlight pouring down on the same golden sand, filled with the scent of the sea with the breeze, Miamins feel like they are living in paradise. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Of course, there should be more to heaven than just beautiful views, there should also be victories worth celebrating with champagne.

But this is not up to the Miami people, although in their hearts, at this time, no one can stop them, even if His Majesty Flyer comes back, this year's Miami Heat is the best.

It's a pity that they may have forgotten that every year there is such a team that is considered the best, and then, where do they end up?

If Murray has the leisure to do so, he can write a movie script about the playoff meeting between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks, which is called "The Story That the Heat and the Knicks Have to Tell". The two teams have grudges, and the simple summary is that the Knicks don't want Pat Riley anymore, Pat Riley went to the Heat, and then the Knicks helped up Pat Riley's protΓ©gΓ© Van Gundy, and then from the beginning of the 96-97 season, the two sides kept meeting in the playoffs, either the first round or the second round, and it was dark, pay attention, what was done here, it was really done...... In 97, the group beat PJ Brown, Mourning and Larry Johnson began their first heads-up, and in 98 the two sides reached a new height, even if the future Mayweather vs. Pacquiao battle of the century was not as fierce as this, and it cultivated a group of admirers, such as Ron Artest Metaward Pis Pan Dafo, that time, Mourning and Johnson went head-to-head again, and staged a classic, Van Gundy's leg-hugging tactics, This is also the reason why Van Gundy's tactical ability is not particularly outstanding at a young age, but he can coach the Knicks steadily.

Back at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, it was halftime time, but the stadium was not too noisy, making people not see the excitement of the playoffs, but it was deserted, but it was indeed full.

It turned out that at this moment, the Miamins had been beaten to the fore, and the team that was considered an invincible battleship was brutally humiliated at home, raised its head, and the score of 48:31 hung high there, stimulating every Miamian.

At this time, in the home lounge, a storm was raging.

"What did you all do just now, I didn't see a single one, I just saw the New Yorkers scoring and scoring on our heads, and you, I didn't see a single person, because you are almost invisible on the court, I don't see any difference between you playing and not playing, maybe calling the granny next to your house will play better than you, you are the first team in the East, and the other side, just a team that can climb the playoff chariot, ah, Maybe you've forgotten who you've been fighting against you for the past few years? Answer me, Alonzo (Mourning)! Tim (Hardaway)! Jamal (Mashburn)! And PJ (Brown), have you forgotten the scene where you were pushed to the ground? "Pat Riley in a suit and leather shoes, meticulously combed big back, and a godfather temperament like Vito Corleone, it's no wonder that he can form a New York gang. Pat Riley's aura was particularly powerful when he was angry, and for a while, the Heat's locker room was silent, and everyone was enveloped in Pat Riley's anger.

At the same time, in another dressing room, it was a different scene.

The Knicks' players are in a very strange state at this time, they are very well prepared, even a rookie like Mo Xi is ready to rush up with the explosives bag, but when they look back, they find that the opponent does not seem to be so strong. At this time, the people in the dressing room were relaxed, but only to rest, and they knew that in the second half, they would face an even more violent storm.

Van Gundy knocked on the tactics board and caught everyone's attention, saying: "We changed the line-up in the second half and replaced Thomas. ”

For a while, everyone was stunned, even Mo Xi, this was something he had never enjoyed, and he didn't think that his performance completely overwhelmed Thomas, Camby, Dudley and others, if it was a foul problem, even Camby with the most fouls in the interior and people was only three times.

Van Gundy continued: "We did a good job in the first half, but most of our offensive points were on the outside, and there was only one point on the inside, and in the second half the opponent will definitely increase the defensive intensity on the outside, so we need to score more on the inside, and at the same time, Pat, you have a lot of work to do, and you have to limit Mourning, we did a good job of rebounding, but don't let that slacken, and try to make a few shots on the inside after the second half starts." ”

Van Gundy then explained a few more tactics to get the Knicks ready to play, and at the same time, he called Mo Xi aside and said to him, "I think you must be confused by now why I put you on the court." ”

Mo Xi nodded.

Van Gundy said: "From the very beginning when I signed you, I defined you as an interior striker and wanted you to put pressure on the interior as much as possible so that it would be good for the team to attack. Now, I expect the same from you, but a little more. I've seen how well you've been training, you've done a great job, I can see that you're obsessed with winning, you're passionate about basketball, and I think Houston and Pat have talked to you about the playoffs, and I think it's better for you to try it out for yourself. ”

Mo Xi looked at Van Gundy, and the key point was still not said, why, it became a half-time starter? At this time, shouldn't Johnson be on the list, and Spreville on it?

Van Gundy seemed to see what Mo Xi was thinking, and said: "Don't think too much, it doesn't mean anything here, just want to see how you play, you only have four minutes in the third quarter, and when the four minutes are up, I'll replace Sprewell." ”

Mo Xi didn't say anything, but his bright eyes seemed to tell everything.

At the beginning of the second half, the players on both sides returned to the court, and many people were surprised by the Knicks' change of formation.

Mo Xi walked to the court, a little restrained, and kept telling himself in his heart that there was nothing here, no different from the NCAA, but the person opposite was more powerful.

The confrontation in the playoffs has really risen to another level, and such a sworn enemy over the years is an endless confrontation, two back and forth on the court, Mo Xi has a deep understanding, Ewing did not dare to let Mo Xi face Mo Ning, just let him face PJ Brown, but, it seems that the latter is more ruthless, Mo Xi feels that half of his body is numb, but it seems that it really benefited from Ewing's special training, Mo Xi actually resisted.

As the soul of the team, Ewing is closely targeted by the Heat, and there will always be people faintly blocking the passing route, and the Knicks are a team with strict tactical literacy, Ward has to retreat to the next best thing and hand over the ball to Moxi.

Murphy received the ball for the first time in the playoffs against PJ Brown.

PJ Brown is also a well-known inside player, and he is a well-known fighter, as soon as Mo Xi got the ball, he felt that PJ Brown was constantly pulling the jersey behind him, pushing and shoving, if it wasn't for Mo Xi being too thin, Brown felt that doing some more excessive actions might not be able to stop him with Mo Xi's body, and Mo Xi might have been lying down a long time ago.

After a season of tempering, Mo Xi's body has also grown a little, coupled with the national art power skills that he has integrated into it, in terms of strength, Mo Xi is no longer yesterday's Amon.

Mo Xi leaned on PJ Brown, lowered his body, squirming and still slightly thin body kept squeezing back, PJ Brown was actually squeezed back two steps.

PJ Brown was secretly frightened, this kid looked like a lamp pole, and he didn't think that he had enough strength, so he also mustered up all his strength to block Mo Xi.

Mo Xi felt that it didn't seem easy to go backwards, and he was in a similar position, so he pulled out very decisively, turned around and hooked his hand, and the basketball crossed an elegant arc in the air, past PJ Brown's thin and long head, and drilled into the basket.

"Brush"

With a soft and refreshing voice, Mo Xi scored the first point of the playoffs.

PJ Brown was a little unhappy, this rookie center seemed to have an old spicy that didn't match his age, and the whole action was done in one go, and there were no superfluous movements. In fact, he didn't know that the superfluous actions were all lost by Ewing within a week.

The Heat attacked, and the Heat, eager to recover the score, gave the ball directly to Alonzo Mourning.

Mourning has not been able to really compare with the big four centers because of his lack of offensive ability, or finishing ability, at this time he has not been plagued by kidney disease, but the attack is still not sharp.

Mourning chose to eat Ewing alone, and at this time, the battle between the stars of the house was particularly brilliant, and the moment he received the ball against Ewing, the entire American Airlines Center was resurrected, and people shouted heartbreakingly to cheer for Mourning.

However, the heavens did not fulfill people's wishes, and Mo Ning's back was taken off by Ewing, and Mo Xi grabbed the rebound.

When it came to the Knicks' offense, Ewing deserved to attack with the ball. It's a pity that the gorilla's turnaround jumper has not found its touch from the opening to the present, and the ball bounced out of the frame.

PJ Brown grabbed the defensive rebound, but before he could cover the heat, he was actually cut off by Moxi.

Mo Xi, who broke the ball, was a little impatient, and directly made a small back shot under the basket, but hit the basket, at this time Dan Marley jumped up and took the ball down, this game, he was more like a center than PJ Brown.

The Heat were still a mess on the offensive end, and that's when Mashburn finally got the ball, and with the Heat, his tactical position was far below Mourning and Hardaway, even though he was supposed to be the best scorer.

With his back to the basket, Mashburn didn't even look at who his defender was, and the pitcher shook back, as if he wanted to shoot from behind, but looking at Mashburn's actions, "Big Mom" really turned back, Mashburn took this opportunity to turn around and pass Big Mom, and came to Ewing who was making up the defense, at this time I believe that as long as he passes, Mourning will definitely have a chance to score, but for Mashburn, scoring is just a shot. At an almost negative angle, Mashburn suddenly threw the ball past Ewing's fingertips and into the basket.

The best scorer at a small forward, in the past, in the present and in the future, can put the ball in the basket in any position, in any way, but unfortunately he has never been able to really prove himself.

The ball was in the hands of the Knicks again, and Ward still hoisted the ball inside. Ewing slowed down after getting the ball, and seemed to feel that his offensive chances were not good, and passed the ball horizontally to Mo Xi on the other side.

Murphy got the ball, this time he couldn't squeeze PJ Brown, it was still a little far from the box, about two steps or so, and a layup was a good choice.

Mo Xi saw that he couldn't move the other party, so he leaned on the left side of PJ Brown's body, suddenly withdrew, waved his right hand, turned his body to the left, and came to the ball again. Ink dribbles and takes off for a layup.

Suddenly, as if a thunderclap sounded from the ground, a black shadow fell from the sky, and with a palm fan, the ball flew out of bounds, and Alonzo Monin fell from the sky.

Mo Xi shook his head, this ball was still not handled properly, but he had a four-minute limit. Next, Mo Xi's performance was decent, and he hit a small hook under the basket, and then was replaced by Sprewell.

In the four-minute battle, the difference between the two sides was still 17 points, and Mo Xi made two of four shots during this period of time, scoring four points and three boards. This is just the beginning for Moxi, and the same is true for the Knicks.