Playing the Knicks without Thomas, the pressure on the Lakers has been reduced a lot. A top-tier attacker who can average 30+ points per game is self-evidently important to a team.

If it weren't for Zhang Yi's current performance, although his current performance is similar to Thomas's data in the past few seasons, if you really want to talk about it, there is still a difference in the real efficiency of the two of them.

Although the Knicks are completely Thomas's team. But with an average of 30+10+5 per game, he has never been called a ball bully. That's because he has a very high percentage of shots and assists on the ball.

His personal offense was originally a big bug that was rare in the league, because in addition to having a quick stop in the high-speed march, and then a variety of flying offensive methods.

Thomas can win the scoring title three seasons in a row, and it's even more rare when there are people like Curry Jr. competing for it. As a player who can get into the Hall of Fame by attacking it.

He also has a top-notch passing perspective and is able to switch from individual mode to lead teammates at any point in attack. That's why he can be in the case of the other two giants getting hurt.

The reason why the Knicks still made it to the Finals with the remnants. The reason why the Knicks are playing so fiercely now is also because the other two stars don't want to see them play well together without Thomas leading the team alone.

Whether it's small forward Thomson or point guard Brad, they are once the league's top stars. Not only have they been All-Star selections for years in a row.

What's more, Thomson is also the player who won the scoring title before Thomas. His skills of swinging outside and receiving three-pointers are a bit like the German tank Dirk of the year?? Nowitzki.

And his height is 2.10 meters, if it weren't for the impact of injuries in recent years, his physical fitness has been affected somewhat. Otherwise, he could be a weapon for the Knicks to stop the Golden State Warriors.

Even if Zhang Yi is in trouble with him. After all, there is a lot of difference in height between the two of them. Although Thomson doesn't often hit the hoop now.

It was a concession made to avoid injury. But the mere three-pointer after receiving the ball from the outside is lethal enough.

If Zhang Yi hadn't had enough experience defending the perimeter, the Lakers' defense would likely have been overwhelmed by Thomson's and Knicks' shooters.

Plus they also have Brad, who has always been known as the league's top three point guards. His assists are perfect.

Whether it's a one-handed flick pass, a backhand transfer or all sorts of elusive fancy passes. As the league's most flashy point guard, Brad doesn't have any special offensive skills.

But that doesn't mean he doesn't have fans, and even the stars in NBA history who pass the ball with a flamboyant pass have no shortage of spectators. Because in addition to the attack, good passing and creative ideas are also the elements of a team's attack.

In contrast, the Lakers' Oscar is definitely a simple passing point guard. He wasn't particularly expressive and his passing was mediocre.

While this performance can reduce mistakes, it will also reduce the good-looking level of the game.

Brad also won the second place in the MVP selection at his peak, and if he hadn't met Curry Jr. during the invincible period, he definitely deserved an MVP trophy.

Although the current Knicks do not have Thomas, they are still the powerhouses of the East with these two outstanding stars.

It's just that their current outside offensive strength is really greatly discounted. Breaking through and making kills under the basket has always been Thomas's task.

The Knicks were originally a fast-paced transition offense, which is a bit like the Lakers. So they don't have a good inside line of orthodoxy either.

All along, they have not encountered a situation where the inside line has been blown up. The real reason has to do with Thomas's personal ability.

For defensive centre-forwards, a player like him who breaks through like the wind and plays tough is very difficult to deal with.

Because as long as the action is a little bigger, it is easy to eat fouls. What's more, this Thomas is different from the average breakthrough player.

He is very strong physically, and even if he is intercepted in the air, he can often hit the basketball with his core strength. As the most 2+1 player in the league, in addition to his name as 'rushing', he is also known as an interior killer.

This is why the Knicks' interior players are generally not strong, but the opponent's interior is just as afraid to put a high forward.

Either get fouled early, or switch to an agile modern center to play at the Knicks' pace.

The result of both selections was that the Knicks had the advantage. But other teams can't do it, and that's the power of having Thomas.

God knows when Zhang Yi will be able to influence the opponent's formation like him. Just as Curry Jr. has made the opponent's No. 1 spot often need to put tall, strong defensive players.

The league's top superstars force their opponents to change. This is also due to their influence on the field. Strength will naturally be more respected.

Zhang Yi's current performance has not yet reached this level, so the opponent will arrange for someone to clamp him when he holds the ball, but now it is just that.

The Knicks now don't have the top outside player Thomas to clamp down on the inside, and Lakers head coach Wacker is also trying to seize the opportunity to target the basket.

It's just that they don't have a high striker who is good at attacking on the team. Now Wali is a jumper and layup with back-to-back and face-rim. But he wasn't too tall either.

Plus, although no Thomas will get to the basket and make a foul. But the Knicks have small forward Thomson. His height and reach are a nightmare for the average opponent.

Not to mention that he once became the league's block leader, averaging 3.5 blocks per game. In a league where the transition offense is thriving, this is already an incredible achievement.

Because after a game, there are not a few real positional attacks. Although Thomson's speed of chasing defense is no longer fast. But his experience and terrifying bounce and reflexes are also a nightmare for opponents on the inside.

With him, as long as he is not in particularly good physical condition, it is difficult to think of doing something under the Knicks' basket.

Vali's offensive methods are still too simple, and although his bounce power is good, his traverse speed is still not enough. It's hard for him to play too well under the blockade of Thomson and the Knicks inside.

As for the rest of the Lakers' interior line, they are now only focusing on basket defense, which the Knicks are not afraid of at all. After all, they are an obvious fast-break team, and they also focus on the outside......

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