Chapter 348: The Great Battle of New York
When it comes to arrogant and domineering players in the NBA, there are definitely not a few.
For example, Gary Payton trash talked at Grant Hill in his rookie season — I cross you like crossing the road in the early morning; For example, after Reggie Miller once beat the Knicks, he jumped on the scoreboard and yelled at the fans - this ball is dedicated to you bitches; For example, Larry Bird said to the supersonic forward 5 seconds before the end - in a moment, I'll be here, kill you!
Now, Zheng Ke's sentence "I hope the Knicks can give me enough defensive pressure" has instantly become enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with these NBA Hall of Fame players.
People who don't like him say he's too arrogant, and people who like him say he's the most domineering.
All in all, the fans in New York are gone, as if Miller hasn't dared to provoke them like this since then, although this incident was ultimately provoked by Xiaosi.
The great director Spike Lee tweeted: "New Yorkers are never afraid of any provocation, let him let the horse come." ”
Zheng Ke laughed when he heard this, he was too lazy to be angry with the so-called big director, anyway, he didn't go to make movies, and he never knew anything about movies, and he didn't know what movies Spike Lee filmed.
On December 7, the Timberwolves led by Zheng Ke flew to New York to challenge the Knicks away.
The focus of the Heat has been completely transferred to the Timberwolves, Zheng Ke to be exact, and the 50+ points in three consecutive games are too scary and crazy.
For an average NBA player, it is already unavoidable to get 50+ once in his career. Like Garnett, a well-deserved superstar. The career-high score is only 47 points, and he has not even touched the edge of 50 points, like Duncan. is also a Hall of Fame player who has no doubt in the future, and he only has 50+ once in his career, and he still played overtime in the face of the Mavericks to get it, which is far less crazy than Zheng Ke.
In front of an interior line that is almost invincible in a low position like O'Neal, it is obviously easier to brush points or outside lines.
Hold the ball yourself, attack yourself. And Zheng Ke never has to worry about his teammates not being able to pass the ball, and with a pout, the divine power of that body can isolate any long-armed defender.
The Knicks want to stop Zheng Ik in such a state. It's too hard, it's too hard.
And head coach D'Antoni is not known for his defense, and Xiao Si, who boasts of Haikou, does not look like an interior defensive pillar, I really don't know where they got their courage.
"Could it be the perimeter defense of Wilson Chandler and Italian Gallinari?" Little Jordan was extremely funny on the bus to Madison Garden, with a rich and exaggerated expression.
"New York has been experimenting with three small forwards lately. Wilson Chandler. Danilo Gallinari and Landry Fields. And with good results. I guess they'll rotate among the three to defend Zheng Ke, which will make them the most evenly distributed. Thibodeau sat on the bus and didn't forget to give the players a tactical lesson and explain the Knicks' routes in detail.
"If Gallinari plays power forward, won't Kevin (Love) be upset? Isn't this rebound up for you? Zheng Ke stabbed Lefu with his elbow and teased.
"Then I'm going to have to get twenty rebounds." Lefu smiled and said his "ambition" without hesitation.
"Ha Lu Ha" everyone in the bus smiled
Madison Square Garden, the most famous basketball mecca.
Not only that, but it is also a center for political, artistic and cultural exchange. In addition to the Knicks' games, it is also used for other competitions or events throughout the year. Like Justin Bieber. Michael Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears and even various Korean groups such as TVXQ and Girls' Generation have held concerts here.
Speaking of the concerts held by the Target Center, I am afraid that there is only Taylor left with the long-term support scene.
Comparing the two arenas, it feels like they are not at the same level at all.
It's no wonder that the fans in New York and the fans in Los Angeles are so noble, and perhaps in their eyes, places like Minnesota are simply small country towns that are not worth mentioning.
But unfortunately, the contrast between the two teams is far greater than New York fans imagined.
At the beginning of the game, Zheng Ke passed to Lefu under the basket, allowing Lefu to easily score a close-range shot and open the scoring for the Timberwolves.
"Good shot!"
With huge boos, Zheng Ke and Lefu high-fived in celebration.
The Knicks' offensive pattern is completely different from that of the Timberwolves, with Smalls on the inside being their first point of attack.
So ball-handler Raymond Felton beckoned to Smalls to block the pick-and-roll, and then passed the ball to Smalls as everyone expected.
"Smack!"
Zheng Ke's figure suddenly appeared.
"How is it possible, it was obviously in the bottom corner just now!" Xiao Si was taken aback, cold sweat flowed, and he felt that he had really hit the hell, how could a person move so fast.
He was still thinking about people and ghosts, but Zheng Ke slipped away and killed the front.
The smoke and dust are long, and the murderous atmosphere is sultry.
Zheng Da is in charge of a fast horse with amazing speed, and as soon as Felton and others in the Knicks' defense are activated, Zheng Ke is already a few feet away, and when he looks at it, it is past halftime.
The fans clamored and wanted to interfere with Zheng Ke's attack, obviously hating Zheng Ke, but their eyes were staring at his every move.
"Bang!"
Zheng Ke made a simple windmill with both hands and smashed the ball into the hoop.
"Hey, how about my dunk?"
Zheng Ke yelled at Spike Lee, who was sitting on the sidelines, as if he had a deep grudge against the director.
The big director, wearing a funny hat, stood up in response to Zheng Ke, and then pointed down with two thumbs and made a gesture of disdain.
The audience also cooperated with the deafening boos, obviously watching the dunk just now was very cool, and now they have to pretend to despise Zheng Ke and send boos, which is difficult for them.
"Don't be too arrogant, boy!" Xiao Si passed by Zheng Ke and squirted a trash word like a gang boss.
"There's a kind of deduction for yourself!" Zheng Ke's eyes were round, like angry King Kong. The momentum is not at all down.
Also, how can a bandit leader be afraid of a gangster?
The two teams officially started a fierce hand-to-hand fight.
Xiao Si was really stimulated by Zheng Ke's words, and after half time, he turned his back and asked Felton for the ball. Then grab the basketball with both hands and place it in a low position, and turn your body around to form a face-frame offensive action.
Zheng Ke pursed his lips, it was a noodle frame again, once he entered the league meeting frame, he was still a noodle frame at the end of his career.
The 10-11 season was the last season of Xiao Si's peak, averaging 25.3 points per game. This one has suffered a major injury. The man who had undergone minimally invasive surgery had once stood up again, changing his blind lunge to a precise mid-range jumper. His strength is also a famous inspirational story in the NBA.
This time, he wanted to settle the fight with a dunk.
Xiao Si felt that his blood was burning, he hadn't felt this way for a long time? I only remember that passion when I played with the man with long hair.
Face Lefou. Xiao Si took a tentative step. Then suddenly the dribble began to break through.
A rare ball control technique in a power forward!
In fact, Griffin's current skills are very similar to Xiao Si's, both of them are high-speed cutters after blocking and dismantling, and their ability to finish the basket is incomparable. Even the ball-control breakthrough skills and the level of mid-range jumpers are so similar.
Lefu obviously couldn't keep up, and Xiao Si got stuck in the most powerful position in one step.
"Oops!"
Lefu only felt a strong force coming from his chest, and his body of more than two hundred pounds couldn't help but slightly let go of a little gap.
Xiao Si let out a loud shout and took another step. Stuffy your head and take three steps directly. This acceleration gave birth to Lefou's defense. Rushed to the right side of the basket.
Three steps, bow, jumping, rounding one hand, like a bully lifting a crown.
"Bang dang!"
The hoop let out an overwhelmed moan, accompanied by a successful slam dunk, Xiao Si stood under the basket and let out a heart-rending roar, stirring up the warm atmosphere of the audience.
"It's kind of interesting!"
Zheng Ke, who didn't let go, flew by by mistake, turned around and quickly sent a baseline ball.
Before Xiao Si finished roaring, the Timberwolves had seized the opportunity to start a counterattack, and the speed was extremely fast, and Billups and Afralo became the fastest and sharpest two sharp knives.
Playing three on one in frontcourt, Pekovic followed up with a one-handed slam dunk.
At this time, Xiao Si reacted and turned back to defend, but he didn't even pass half time.
6-2, the Timberwolves opened 3 shots.
"The Knicks' defense is really bad, if this ball is Jordan Jr. does this, see if I don't break his legs." Thomas commented on the Knicks' defense on the court, and educated Jordan Jr. along the way.
On the bench, little Jordan suddenly felt a faint pain in his calf, shrunk his neck, and secretly noted that the celebration would not take too long.
By the halfway point of the first quarter, the Timberwolves were still leading by 4 points, and Zheng Ke scored 4 points, 1 board and 1 assist in the first half of the quarter, and his performance was not eye-catching.
"In the second half of the quarter, little Jordan, you come to fight!"
Thibodeau looked around the bench and suddenly said to Jordan Jr.
"Okay!"
Little Jordan was overjoyed, took off his coat in a second, twisted his neck and joints, and happily ran to the technical statistics table and sat on the ground.
Xiao Si's speed is too fast, Pekovic's weakness is just overcome, and with the same excellent mobility, and Xiao Jordan, who is not inferior to Xiao Si in all aspects, to defend, Thibodeau feels that the effect will be much better.
Sure enough, in the second half of the quarter, Xiao Si lost the chic opening scene, and even one shot was directly capped by Jordan Jr.
The hat came down, and Billups grabbed it, and it was immediately a fast break for the Timberwolves.
Billups came up with a stroke of genius, leaning on Felton, throwing the ball into the sky, and passing it to Zheng Ke, who was running wildly in the front court, without looking at anyone.
Defending Zheng Ke was Wilson Chandler, who was quite strong in the mountains. Zheng Ke completely ignored him, and a collision during the running process squeezed him away in an instant, grabbed the ball and accelerated, took three strong steps, and spread one arm like a winged angel.
Then slam down!
"Bang!"
Madison Garden was suddenly shocked (to be continued......