"Swept, go to ****** swept, it's only been two fights, don't tell me ...... last year"

'We have a chance to win at home and we're going to do the same and give it our all...... It's not a cliché, what we're going to do, you know when you watch the game. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo”

In the face of the reporter's tricky question, Marbury directly burst into foul language, and Lehi showed determination.

In the first two games, Lehi did his best, but if he wanted to win, he had to do better.

After the first two games, the Knicks have become clear that they can't completely limit the opponent's offense at all, and they must be targeted.

Compared to the Heat's perimeter, their interior players have done the most damage to the Knicks.

After careful consideration, Coach Williams definitely adopts the NBA's improved version of the joint defense, which is actually the previous compression defense, covering the opponent's interior line and reducing the space for breakthroughs, the only difference is that Lehi has to go out independently to mark Wade.

Wade is the Heat's offensive playmaker, and if he can disrupt Wade's rhythm, it would be the best option for the Knicks.

That said, the defense of this game, Lehi's individual ability is important.

In the offense, it is still an outside-based routine, but it will increase the chance of Lehi touching the ball, and when there is no way, the uncertainty of Lehi as a rookie has become the coach's expectation.

To disrupt Wade's rhythm, that is, he can't focus on defensive breakthroughs like before, but to stick it so that Wade can't pass the ball easily, and I'd rather be broken through than let Wade play too calmly.

However, if he is always passed, this defense is meaningless, and the key depends on whether Lehi can make Wade feel uncomfortable.

The first time the Heat attacked, Lehi was left behind by Wade one step after sticking up, but fortunately, the inside line was more crowded, and Wade was not able to hit the basket and missed the shot.

The Knicks advanced to the opposing half, and Lehi came to the top of the arc to receive the ball.

The Heat defensive player in front of him is Eddie Jones, and Wade wants to focus more on offense, so the player with the best physical fitness on the outside of the Knicks for the Heat is Eddie Jones, who has been in the defensive lineup.

Eddie Jones doesn't have the speed he had at his peak now, but he still has the experience and awareness to defend and is still a strong defender on the outside.

But Lehi will undoubtedly take advantage of his physical advantage, he opens up half a step with a tentative step head-on, takes a big step and squeezes inside, facing the Heat's inside, he does not force a shot, but returns the ball in his hand to Kurt Thomas, who pulls out, and Kurt Thomas hits the shot.

When attacking, Kurt Thomas's mid-range shot can still pose a certain threat to the Heat, O'Neal can't defend it after all, but Kurt Thomas can't defend regardless of height and weight, so many fouls can't play for that long in the regular season.

The playing time is inconsistent, and the feel is unstable.

But back at home, the Knicks finally got off to a good start with his mid-range shots.

In the cheers of the home crowd, the Knicks showed the most positive attitude, under the pinch, O'Neal did not get many opportunities, in the outside defense, Marbury also kept a very tight eye on Damon Jones, although Damon Jones shot accurately, but after all, it was up to teammates to create opportunities, as long as Marbury concentrated, the opponent could not play as well as the first game.

Wade was also somewhat limited in the face of Lehi's all-out defense, and only on Eddie Jones' side, Crawford struggled a little.

Wade was also a little uncomfortable with the change in Lehi's defensive method, and after several full breakthroughs, the shooting percentage was affected.

On the Knicks' side, they shot slightly better from the outside of the field, with Lehi, Marbury and Crawford all scoring to give them a seven-point lead in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy also made some changes, he asked Haslem to come up to catch the ball, Haslem also has the ability to shoot a hand, he pulled out to make fewer people crowded inside, O'Neal took the opportunity to attack a few, all of which achieved good results.

The Knicks' offensive efficiency, which was similar to that of the first quarter, was changed by the fact that the Heat were able to score on the inside, and their bench outside lineman Kenyan Durin also showed good touch, hitting several long-range shots when the interior attracted most of the attention.

The outside shooting is accurate, this kind of thing Knicks can't do, they are now iron-hearted to prevent the inside line, and the outside line is good for everyone to compete for scoring ability.

It's just that O'Neal's interior line can't be completely restricted, so as soon as the Heat team's interior line is powerful, the Knicks are immediately at a disadvantage.

By halftime, the Heat had a four-point lead.

'The defense was supposed to be the most successful today and if we keep going, we can definitely win the game.' Lehi spoke aloud in the locker room, cheering himself and his teammates on with an affirmative tone.

Marbury also reminded: "Actually, when O'Neal is going to be very deep, it's good to foul directly, don't hesitate, bet that his free throw shooting percentage is better." ”

You know he's right, but if you foul too much, you're in trouble.

Coach Williams didn't say much tactically, just encouragement.

As soon as the second half went up, Lehi beat Eddie Jones hard, and it was more physically demanding to mark Wade, but when necessary, he would definitely be tough on the offense.

The Heat led the scoring in the second half through Haslem, a typical pick-and-roll combination, with Wade adding an assist.

The Heat, like the first half, are still a combination of inside and outside, connected by Wade, with O'Neal in charge and pitchers in ambush outside, and it is very difficult to restrict.

The Knicks were Marbury and Crawford who made quick shots directly to hit each other and didn't have a firm foothold, or Lehi singled or responded in the halfcourt.

Because of his physical speed and physical considerations, Lehi reduced his off-ball running in the offense and spent most of his energy on the defensive end.

As soon as the Heat pass halftime, Lehi would come forward and stick to Wade to try to increase the physical confrontation.

When Wade catches the ball and breaks through, Lehi will try to follow and cover the opponent with a pair of long arms, Wade will interfere with the shot, and Wade will keep the same as he will when he rushes inside, so that his teammates on the inside will block and attack.

Under such defense, Wade's shooting percentage is average, but the shooters who are ambushed outside have a lot of opportunities, and as long as the Heat can pass the ball in time, it is difficult for the Knicks to interfere in time.

At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks still trailed by five points, and although it was slightly better than the first two games, it was still difficult for them to win at this pace.

Lehi's fists clenched, and he couldn't continue to lose.