Chapter 409: Battle Lakers (8)

After Bryant hit this three-pointer, the score on the court became 104:101. There was only one three-pointer left to do so.

Although the Lakers are still lagging behind, their momentum is a little up. But that doesn't affect the Knicks' players.

As soon as Thibodeau saw this, he quickly called for a timeout.

The timeout wasn't for substitutions or a change of tactics or anything like that. It's just to interrupt the morale of the Lakers.

Such a powerful goal is not what the spectators on the sidelines want to see. It's the Knicks' home stadium now. If it is reversed by the Lakers at this time, the fans on the sidelines must not go crazy.

Barkley and Kenny Smith were both there shouting excitedly. After all, such things are not so common. One game has been played so far, if Kobe Bryant can help the team tie the score with two three-pointers, then it will be a performance against the sky. That's what really happens.

The pause was over quickly. Players from both sides returned to the court, and the Knicks made no substitutions. Thibodeau felt that his tactics were no problem. Staffing is also no problem. If the Knicks were still behind at this time, then Thibodeau would have sent Starkey to strengthen the offense, but now the Knicks are still ahead, so Thibodeau sent Tony Allen to strengthen Kobe's defense. This is the art of employing people. In fact, it is also because the Knicks do not have a No. 2 player who has both offense and defense.

The Lakers made a substitution, replacing the stunned Ariza and replacing Sasha Vujasic, although Sasha Vujacic was thin. The defense is weak, but he has a good shot from the distance. However, I just don't know if he can score a goal with confidence after sitting off the field for so long. You can still shoot a goal if you can't play.

The Knicks' frontcourt ball, Stephen Jackson served to Sessions, and Sessions began to delay time again, and he must be calm at this time. Although Sessions is stalling for time, his teammates are still actively running, because there are 30 seconds left in the game, even if the Knicks use up all the offensive time, the Lakers will still have 6 seconds left to shoot, but if the Knicks score this ball, then, it doesn't matter how many seconds the Lakers have left. A 5-point gap is not something that a ball can recover.

However, the Lakers' defense is also very tight, Odom relies on the advantage of his arm span to cut off Lefou's receiving route as much as possible, while Gasol is following Chen Jiyuan to death, no matter how Chen Jiyuan runs, Gasol just does not relax, Stephen Jackson is also glued to Sasha Vujasic, although Sasha Vujacic plays a small role on the defensive end, but the defensive attitude is quite good. So Stephen Jackson didn't run any good vacancy for a while, there was no way, he still had to give Chen Jiyuan a single. Chen Jiyuan was about to get to the position near the three-point line on the left, and then the rest of the people pulled away, all opening up space for Chen Jiyuan. This time, the Lakers did not come forward to wrap up, because Chen Jiyuan's passing awareness is very good, if the flower that is cut inside by the empty person at this time, then it will be a very headache. If you score a score, it's over.

After all, both Tony Allen and Stephen Jackson are strong guys, and if they rush up the speed, they can't be stopped so easily. Therefore, the Lakers still hope that Chen Jiyuan can lose alone, that is, the Lakers still put the win or loss on Gasol's defense.

Chen Jiyuan leaned on Gasol with his back and arched twice. Then, Chen Jiyuan turned around to the bottom line, and then a high hook hand, Gasol tried his best to interfere, but Chen Jiyuan's reality hit the shot space, and then the hook shot, Chen Jiyuan made a hook hand near the three-second zone, and the ball slowly flew to the basket.

Under everyone's gaze, the ball still fell into the basket with questions. 106:101。

Yes。 Yes。

“Come.On! baby! The excited Chen Jiyuan pounded his chest violently, and after the ball was finished, the Lakers decisively asked for a timeout.

After this goal was scored, Chen Jiyuan was instantly excited. scored this goal, no matter how many goals Chen Jiyuan didn't score before, it didn't matter. Because in this critical period, the two points scored by Chen Jiyuan are priceless, just like Ray Allen's three-point shot. Ray Allen's lethal three-pointer helped the Heat lift O'Brien's championship trophy for the second time. The outside world has always commented that Ray Allen's ball is worth $7.8 million. At that time, Ray Allen signed a two-year, $7.8 million contract with the Heat.

Every goal is a goal and it looks like maybe the value is the same. However, in fact, the value of goals scored at different times and goals in different situations is completely different.

Chen Jiyuan high-fived his teammates on the way back to celebrate. After sitting down, Thibodeau quickly took out the tactics card and began to explain the next tactics.

There is no doubt about it, because the Knicks are now five points ahead. And there were only 12 seconds left in the game. In other words, the Lakers will definitely grab a three-pointer after serving, but they may also rush to shoot a two-pointer, anyway, no matter how they attack, the Lakers will definitely choose a very fast shot, otherwise, it will be too late.

Soon, Odom stood on the sideline on the Lakers' side, and after getting the ball from the referee, Odom shook for a while, looking at the shape on the court, Gasol blocked a bloody path for Kobe, Kobe quickly ran to the left side of the 45-degree angle outside the three-point line, Chen Jiyuan saw that Stephen Jackson was blocked by Gasol, Chen Jiyuan quickly changed guards with Stephen Jackson, and Chen Jiyuan went to chase Kobe. Kobe Bryant took a three-point shot directly after receiving the ball, and Chen Jiyuan quickly rushed to Kobe, but Chen Jiyuan is a center after all, no matter how fast he is not as fast as Kobe's scoring guard, not to mention that Chen Jiyuan still needs a little time to react. So this ball Chen Jiyuan did not interfere with Kobe Bryant.

However, although Chen Jiyuan did not interfere, Kobe Bryant's ball still did not score, Kobe's three-point shot jumped far, and as a result, Sessions grabbed the rebound, and Fisher's rebounding ability was still a lot worse than Sessions' rebounding ability.

Sessions had just received the ball when he was fouled by the Lakers. Fisher knew from his own experience what to do at this time.

Sessions was sent to the free-throw line.

Standing on the free throw line, Sessions took a deep breath and still managed to score the first free throw, and after the first free throw was scored, the pressure on Sessions' shoulders was much less, and the second free throw was also hit steadily. 108:101。

Both free throws went in. Basically, the Knicks were guaranteed victory.

Sure enough, the Lakers asked for a timeout again, and then replaced the main forces, which can be regarded as giving up the game.

After a tough battle, the Knicks finally won the game. After the game, Chen Jiyuan reported the condition of his nose to the team doctor as soon as possible. After the game, Chen Jiyuan felt that his nose was very uncomfortable, so he didn't even participate in the post-match press conference. Instead, he left the arena and prepared to go for a detailed inspection. Attending the post-match press conference were the two shots of today's table Xiàn good Sessions and Starkey in this backfield.

Kobe Bryant scored 57 points today, shooting 18-of-42, 7-of-16 from three-point range and 14-of-16 from the free-throw line. But without victory, this qiē is in vain.

Although Chen Jiyuan only scored 28 points, and the shooting rate was not very good, Chen Jiyuan made 10 of 22 shots in the whole game. 8-of-10 from the free-throw line. He finished with 28 points, along with 16 rebounds and six assists. Because the Lakers' wrap-and-clamp tactics against Chen Jiyuan are often staged today, Chen Jiyuan has a lot more opportunities to send assists. And today's two shots in the backcourt scored well. Therefore, Chen Jiyuan will have 6 assists.

Although Chen Jiyuan did not score as much as Kobe, at critical moments, Chen Jiyuan and Kobe Bryant both played the role of saving the team.

Whether it is Kobe Bryant or Chen Jiyuan, they are not soft at all at critical moments and are resolute in attacking, but Thibodeau has studied Kobe too thoroughly, and in addition to Ariza's goal not scored, it completely broke the Lakers' last hope of turning the tables.

In this game, the Lakers' role players played not as well as the Knicks' role players.

On the Lakers' side, Fisher was not the main scorer, so Fisher, who scored 7 points, was actually qualified. As for Gasol getting a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds, the score is a bit less, after all, he is a big hand who averages 20+10 per game. Gasol's annual numbers are close to 20+10 per game. Although in fact, Gasol has never averaged 20+10 per game in the season.

If Gasol's play was still a little unsatisfactory, then Ariza's play was a complete failure. Shengsheng led the Lakers to the abyss of failure, Ariza's shooting percentage was outrageously low, and Ariza scored 5 points on 2-of-10 shooting. is very successful in the role of a traitor. Chen Jiyuan quietly handed the bank to Ariza and said, "The password is 6 8s." Happy to work with. We'll continue to work together next time. Little Zaza. ”

And the Knicks' starting tables are very good, and Love, Starkey, and Sessions have all scored double-doubles. Unlike the Lakers' two-man double-double, the Knicks had five double-doubles, Chen Jiyuan scored 28 points, Sessions 17 points, and Starkey 19 points. Love 11 points, Landry 10 points. Only Stephen Jackson scored in the starting lineup and did not get a double-double, as long as Stephen Jackson was really bad on the offensive end today, and he only scored 6 points, and the three-point shooting rate was simply miserable, I don't know, Stephen Jackson will receive Kobe's bank card at the end of the game.

It was so hard to win this game. After all, the Lakers are now the No. 1 in the West, however, winning the current Lakers did not make Chen Jiyuan lose his mind, Chen Jiyuan is not arrogant enough to think that after winning this game, the Knicks will definitely be able to win the championship.

First of all, when it comes to the playoffs, it is a best-of-seven system, and at that time, there are not many accidents, and in one game, there will still be something other than strength. For example, Ariza's malfunction in this game, and Stephen Jackson's inappropriate play in this game, for example, are all unexpected situations that can occur in a game, but in the whole series, such accidents will have a negligible impact on the outcome of the game.

Secondly, the Lakers in this game are not the strongest lineup, and the most important center position is completely hollow. Bynum's diagnosis has made the Lakers' interior line anxious. This has a big impact on the strength of the Lakers.

Although Bynum's current strength is not so strong, the problem is that without Bynum, then Gasol will take the position of center forward, but Gasol's style of play is actually more biased towards power forward, although Gasol has no problem playing center. But Gasol still plays power forward to bring out his best power. Because of Bynum's absence, the Lakers must send Odom on, otherwise, Phil Jackson's triangle offense will not be able to play. But Odom came up as a starter, so it was hard to get on the bench.

In short, Bynum's absence has a great impact on the Lakers' offensive fluidity.

If the Lakers have Bynum in this game, it will be a different scenario, although Chen Jiyuan feels that under Bynum's defense, Chen Jiyuan will play a little better than under Gasol's defense. Because of Gasol's long arms, Chen Jiyuan always feels very uncomfortable when shooting.

However, Chen Jiyuan did not think about how to beat the Lakers in the playoffs, because before defeating the Lakers, the Knicks still need to beat several teams. First of all, if you want to enter the Finals, then the Celtics are a difficult hurdle that all teams in the East must go through, as the championship of last season, the strength of the Celtics is beyond doubt, although because Tony Allen is now in the Knicks, the strength of the Celtics has decreased slightly, but this will not affect the foundation of the Celtics, nor will it affect the strength of the Celtics, because this year's Celtics Big Three have a better understanding of each other and better cooperation. Moreover, the positioning of the three people is also more clear, it can be said that the current Celtic strength will not be weaker than the Celtic in the previous life. So, if Garnett doesn't get injured, this year's playoffs will be a tough one. Whether it's the Magic, the Celtics, or the Cavaliers, it's a tough game to play. Therefore, if you want to play against the Lakers in the playoffs, the Knicks at least have these hurdles to pass.

After the win over the Lakers, the Knicks' record became 34-13. Although it is still fourth in the East, the distance between it and the three teams in front of it is getting closer and closer. The Magic are now 36-10. And the Magic, after losing today's game against the Mavericks, went 36-11. The Knicks are arguably one more step away from the top three in the East.

After the game against the Lakers, the Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers again. Chen Jiyuan will once again face the knights led by James. The current Cavaliers record is 37-9. It is second in the East.

In the game with the Cavaliers, the Knicks not only have the home court advantage, but at the same time, the Cleveland Cavaliers have one game tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow when they play games with the Knicks, they are already back-to-back, and the Knicks are waiting for the arrival of the Cleveland Cavaliers with the whole team recuperation. Waiting for work with ease naturally also occupies the benefits.

So the day after tomorrow, the Knicks can be said to have taken all the benefits, but on the second day, all the advantages of the Knicks disappeared in an instant. Even worse, the Knicks instantly became a disadvantage. If this disadvantage is to be compensated, it will take a certain fan in New York to stab James 20 times. Let James not play in the game the day after tomorrow.

Because, Chen Jiyuan underwent a detailed inspection the next day, and the result was that although he was not very strict, because of the forced play in the second half of the game with the Lakers, Chen Jiyuan's nose was a little problematic, and it was best to be able to rest for one to two games. This is the best choice for Chen Jiyuan. And Chen Jiyuan was also forced to accept this proposal in a helpless situation, mainly because Britney and Ivanka stood aside, so that Chen Jiyuan had no room for resistance at all. There is also no possibility of resistance.

Britney and Ivanka were very dissatisfied with Chen Jiyuan's behavior that day, and then Chen Jiyuan was attacked by a lesson for more than an hour. And it's still a hybrid attack that sometimes singles and sometimes doubles. Chen Jiyuan couldn't stand it in the end, so he had to lower his head and choose to admit his mistake helplessly.

However, on the night of the game with the Lakers, after returning home, Chen Jiyuan immediately sent a private message to a friend on his Twitter. There are very few words. It's also very brief. Just one sentence.

"The Knicks have won against the Lakers."

The target of this private message is not a celebrity, so no one and no media will pay attention to this Twitter account.

But Chen Jiyuan attaches great importance to this number. That's because, this person's name is Roca Bell, and Roca Beal is not a celebrity in his own right, just a very, very ordinary Knicks fan. However, if you want to ask why Chen Jiyuan attaches so much importance to this Roka Bell, it is because once, when the Knicks trailed the opponent by more than 20 points in the fourth quarter of the game, when the other fans were gone, Roca Bale still stayed and has been firmly cheering for Chen Jiyuan.

That incident had a great impact on Chen Jiyuan, and made Chen Jiyuan understand more thoroughly how deep the love of some fans is.

As for Roca Bell's Twitter account, Chen Jiyuan later asked Britney to help find it. As for why Chen Jiyuan must win this game with the Lakers, it also has something to do with Bell.