Chapter 326: Memorial Day Miracle

The Pacers attack, the tactics are rolled out, and all the players are running!

Mark Jackson gave the ball to Mullin, who had no chance and passed the ball to Reggie Miller in a flash of lightning!

Reggie Miller was about to catch the ball when a black shadow stabbed out!

None other than Ben Wallace!

Clark Kellogg was surprised: "Big Ben is so fast! ”

Al Albert said regretfully: "Oops, we were robbed by Big Ben!" ”

Grab the big book of the Pacers' pass and drop the ball to Nash in time!

Nash was trying to break fast, but Mark Jackson held him up!

"Squeak——!

The referee blows the whistle and Nash makes a free throw.

"Big Ben, well done!" Li Wei waved his fist happily.

Big Ben smiled and walked over to the free throw area to grab the rebound.

But Nash doesn't usually grab rebounds when he shoots free throws, and it's the same this time.

In the face of the boos of the fans, he hit both free throws!

105:97, a difference of 8 points!

Bird called another timeout, and then the Pacers attacked.

Reggie Miller faced Garnett's defense and miraculously hit another three-pointer!

105:100!

There are 10 seconds left!

The Knicks re-serve, the Pacers pressed all over the court, Nash didn't get a chance to catch the ball, and Alan Houston received the ball that was sent!

Subsequently, the Pacers player fouled!

The Knicks' leading sharpshooter was old at the free-throw line, hitting both free throws!

107:100。

Next, the Pacers made a final attack, but unfortunately failed to score the ball, and the score was finally fixed at 107:100!

The New York Knicks, who are in eighth place, won their first win in the Eastern Conference Finals at the home court of the Pacers!

"Hey!"

The commentators were sighing, and many of the Print City fans were leaving the stadium in frustration.

Larry Bird hesitated, walked up to Li Wei, and spread his hands, "Do you want to hug?" ”

Li Wei smiled lightly.

In fact, although Larry Bird loves to pretend to be a little forced, there is really no deep hatred between the two. Usually the Pacers encounter the Knicks, and everyone fights hard, just to build momentum for the team.

No manager would say that our team will lose, others can win!

As for the contradiction between the two that is hyped up by the media, it is even more insignificant, and everyone who mixes in the public circle knows that the contradiction that has been stirred up is not a real contradiction!

Of course, there was indeed a conflict between Li Wei and Larry Bird, when Li Wei had just entered the NBA, Larry Bird, as a veteran of the league, looked down on him, which also led to the extremely unpleasant interview.

However, two years have passed since that incident, and everyone is an adult, so there is no need to linger for a little mustard for the rest of your life.

Now, Li Wei has been recognized by Bird with his strength, and the other party wants to reconcile, and Li Wei will not be stingy.

So, the two head coaches, one big and one younger, hugged each other.

The cameraman on the scene immediately captured the shot and gave a close-up of the two of them!

Clark Kellogg said, "Oh my God, what do I see? Larry actually hugged Li Wei! ”

Albert said: "Yes, I think the reporters should ask after the game what the two said when they hug! ”

Li Wei and Bird were indeed talking when they embraced.

Bird said: "David, congratulations on your first win of the series, but it must be us who qualify in the East!" ”

Li Wei said: "Larry, your dream habit has not been changed, and the Eastern champion will only be the Knicks!" ”

Then the two looked at each other and smiled!

Reggie Miller had 21 points, Rick Schmitz had 14 points and six rebounds, Chris Mullin had nine points, Mark Jackson had six points and 11 assists, and Antonio Davis had 17 points and seven rebounds off the bench.

On the Knicks' side, Alan Houston scored the same 21 points as Reggie Miller, Garnett had 18 points, 5 assists and 8 rebounds, Charlie Ward had 3 points and 5 assists, Da Yao had 3 points and 2 boards, Dabo had 7 points and 4 boards, Nash had 14 points and 4 assists, Nowitzki had 15 points, Big Ben had 8 points and 10 rebounds, and Nesterovic had 3 points and 3 boards.

After the game, press conference.

The Indiana Star reporter said: "Coach Lee, congratulations to the Knicks for winning their first win in the Eastern Conference Finals, what do you think your level is still lacking compared to Larry Bird?" ”

Li Wei chuckled and said: "You Indiana media, I really don't ask questions, in addition to my height is not as tall as Bird, which skill on the court is worse than Bird?" If he can still play, I can dunk him! ”

"Hahaha!" The journalists chuckled.

Another reporter asked: "Coach Li, where do you think you won this game?" Or what do you think Larry Bird has lost? ”

Li Weidao: "I think the strength of our two teams is actually about the same, this win is mainly because our players were very calm at the last moment, and the defense was very good, Alan and Kevin both scored key goals, and Ben also had a wonderful steal." ”

"Coach Lee, we saw you and Larry Bird hug after the game, did you two reconcile?"

Li Weidao: "There is no contradiction between the two of us, how can we reconcile?" ”

"Coach Li, can you tell us what you're talking about?"

"Larry said that the Knicks were simply invincible and asked me if there was anything I could do to help the Pacers. I thought about it and told him: Larry, it's a pity that the Pacers will definitely be eliminated, but the only way to do this is if you take off your suit and put on the Pacers jersey on the court, maybe there is a possibility of a comeback! ”

"Hahaha!" The reporters laughed.

On the other side, Bird was also being interviewed.

"We were sorry to lose the first game, but the Pacers only lost by a crucial shot. I'm sure the team will adjust right away and winning the series won't be a problem! ”

A New York Post reporter asked, "Coach Bird, Coach Lee said the Pacers are going to lose unless you personally wear the Pacers' jersey on the court, what do you think?" ”

Bird was stunned, then laughed: "He said that? ”

"Yes, he said that's what you hug about, isn't it?"

Bird smiled and shook his head, "Of course not, he said to me at the time: 'Larry, what should I do, do I need to wear a jersey on the field to help the team?' I said, 'Do you think you are me?' If you do play, then the Knicks have no hope at all. ’”

The reporters laughed again.

On May 31, the Knicks stayed in Indianapolis to practice, which is also Memorial Day in the United States.

Both the United States and the United Kingdom have Memorial Day, but not the same day, with the United Kingdom on November 11 and the United States on the last Monday of May.

On the same day, the second game of the Western Conference Finals officially began, and the Trail Blazers, who were fighting away, were full of momentum, vowing to win in San Antonio!

The Spurs were behind for the entire game, trailing by as many as 18 points in the third quarter, but the tenacious San Antonio didn't give up and the score almost shrunk little by little!

With nine seconds left, the score was 85-83 and the Spurs were still trailing by two points.

In the last attack, Spurs' small forward Elliott almost lost his balance in order to get rid of the defense, and half of his body went off the court!

However, standing in the bounds on his toes, he faced a block from Rashid Wallace and hit a three-pointer at the buzzer, which was also the only time the Spurs took the lead in the game!

The Spurs won, winning both home games and turning the big score into 2:0!

Elliott's last shot was also called the "Memorial Day Miracle"!