Chapter 160: A Long and Terrifying Road Trip to New York 5
"Coach, don't look at me like that, I'll be shy!" Luke said "delicately".
"Get out!" Larry laughed and scolded, "I'll tell you the right thing!" What do you think of today's game? ”
"Not bad." Luke said casually, "They are all doing well, a bench lineup to resist the New York Knicks all starters, and it is already very good to stick to this part." ”
"That's ......," Larry said, "but it won't work......"
"I see. Instructor. Luke said, "Wait a minute, let's start." ”
"But it's a back-to-back, and you can't get hurt right now. You've got so many games and all the All-Stars, it's not worth it if you're injured here right now. Larry said.
"You don't have to worry too much, Coach." Luke said, "We're all young people, and we still have that little stamina!"
"yes," Big Ben said, puffing out his biceps, "I haven't used up my strength in the last game!" ”
"Alright, alright, I know. You'll go up with Luke in the second half. Larry laughs.
"No problem, coach, watch us perform." Big Ben and Luke said.
"Okay, wait a minute, you guys get on with McGee, Nazr-Mohammed, and Jumanny Jones, and let them move a little bit as well. Try to settle the game quickly, let's rest early. Larry said.
"No problem, Coach!" "Okay, let's play."
Back on the court, the New York Knicks are still using their starting lineup.
The 76ers are almost back in the starting lineup, with the only difference being that Jumanny Jones has come up. Tony Kukoc is still in his thirties, injuries are gradually finding him, in order to minimize this kind of thing, Larry decided to let him play during this long, long road trip unless it is a very critical time, otherwise other players will be on the court, fortunately the 76ers have a lot of backup forwards, as well as swing guards, and they are not afraid of no one to rotate. In addition, Jumanny Jones himself is not bad, but Allen's substitute has also served as Kobe's substitute in the future, and his ability is still guaranteed to a certain extent, and he will not be too pit. But Luke is back at small forward where he hasn't played in a long, long time.
Looking at Spreville, who was giggling across from him, Luke shrugged indifferently. "Okay, I'll take care of you."
The Knicks, who didn't jump to the ball at the beginning, now have their first serve after halftime.
It was Charlie Ward who controlled the ball and pushed forward. Charlie Ward handed the ball to Sprewell after half-time.
But as soon as he received the ball, Luke followed. He lost the opportunity to start the attack directly, and had to fight a positional battle with Luke. Not letting Sprewell play a fast break was the first way Luke restrained Sprewell.
Come to positional warfare. Sprewell began his trash talk offensive, "Boy, don't think you're an old bird after playing basketball for more than three months, you're still a little tender in front of me, you can't guard me!" Sprewell said as he dribbled.
"Are you telling the truth?" Luke said with an "innocent" face.
"Hehe," Sprewell was pleased with his opponent's expression, "of course it'......"
But before he finished speaking, he felt a cool breeze blowing under his hand, and the ball he was controlling disappeared.
Then a fresh breeze blew around. At this time, Sprewell was already fully awake.
"Damn it!" Sprewell hurried back and prepared to defend. But it's too late.
Although Sprewell's sudden acceleration to get rid of the defense is among the best in the NBA, Luke is also very good at this offensive method, even if Sprewell is fast, it is impossible to catch up with Luke who is the first to strike, and can only watch Luke run from the backcourt to the frontcourt. Then there was a loud bang, and the basketball was smashed into the hoop by Luke.
"Squeak squeak" Luke let go of the basket and returned to the ground.
"Very good speed." Alan Houston said.
"Damn, Alain, even you help him." Sprewell said impatiently.
"It's a good offense, and you don't do it often, do you?" "So, don't look down on your opponent too much, even if he's a newcomer." Alain patted Sprewell on the shoulder.
"But it's okay, I'll call you back." Alan Houston said with a smile.
Offense and defense are swapped, and it's the New York Knicks offense again.
This time, Charlie Ward didn't pass the ball easily, but controlled the ball himself and let his teammates run.
But the 76ers used one-on-one man-to-man defense, and there were few chances, so Charlie Ward handed the ball to Alan Houston.
Allan faced Jumanny Jones with the ball in both hands.
Alan Houston doesn't have a strong body, so he can't constantly break into the box like an interior player, but he has the ability to score from the outside with one hand. The standard shooting stance was so beautiful as a textbook that people described him as "smoothaswater", hence the nickname "H2O".
Unknowingly, Alan Houston has been in the league for 7 years, and has played against many, many defensive giants during this time, especially since he himself came out of Detroit's "killing without blinking" Pistons. It's already clear how to discern defense, and it couldn't be clearer. In front of Alan Houston, Jumanny Jones' defense was like a kid on defense, just a simple step and change of direction, and it was very simple to break.
Alan Houston hit a perfect two-pointer, and the basketball went straight to the basket and splashed.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa," the audience screamed, the best encouragement for the team leader.
"Damn it!" Jumanny Jones said with annoyance.
"Alright, alright, don't be upset." Luke patted Jumanny Jones on the head, "Keep up, I'll help you get your revenge!" ”
It was the turn of the Philadelphia 76ers to attack. Luke decided to singled himself once.
Ask McGee for the ball, and Luke is ready.
"Boy, you had good luck just now, but Lady Luck won't be looking after you all the time!" Sprewell spews trash talk as he keeps testing Luke's attack with his hands.
"Hey, hey, hey, it's all big men, don't mess around! I don't have a penchant for coming out. Luke said, "Besides, haven't you heard a word?" ”
"Lady Luck, in, micro, laugh!"
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