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Chapter 313 Three rounds of sweep!Anthony is controversial; New York vampire?
After a game in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Western Conference series between the Spurs and Rockets also came to a close. The Spurs defeated the Rockets 4-2 to advance.

The Spurs rely on defense to win at home. Both Leonard and Green are DPOY-level defensive gates. They almost blocked the Rockets' outside three-pointers. The series shooting rate was only 31.6%.

Rockets star Harden averaged 23 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists per game. At first glance, the data looks okay, but his shooting percentage is barely 40%, and his performance is average.

If it weren't for the extraordinary performance of sixth man Eric Gordon, who averaged 21 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists in the series, the Rockets would have gone home to fish long ago if they could not last six games.

Lu Yong took the time to pay attention to the situation in the Western Conference playoffs. The conference finals are still a confrontation between the Warriors and the Spurs.

It's hard to say who can win between these two teams, but judging from paper strength, the Warriors have a greater chance of winning.

Unless Green is ruthless and destroys a certain core of the Warriors, there is a high probability that the Warriors will advance to the Finals this year.

In the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks still had an advantage from the start, and a lot of articles were made around Jokic.

Brogdon does not need to attract the defense after the pick-and-roll. He only needs to disrupt the Cavaliers' defensive formation, and Jokic can get a good singles opportunity in the interior.

The Cavaliers double-teamed in the low post. Jokic did not turn towards the basket, but held the ball high and directly distributed the ball to the outside. His teammates caught the ball and shot. It was a perfect opportunity.

Tyronn Lue didn't dare to defend the zone in this series. The Knicks can even pull center Jokic outside to shoot three-pointers. Defending the zone will only lead to losses faster. No one dares to bet that the Knicks' three-pointers suddenly become ineffective. .

It's definitely not possible to leave Jokic open for a shot. His three-point shooting percentage in the regular season is not low. If the Cavaliers dare to let it go, he dares to shoot, and his shots are very determined.

The Cavaliers players can only harass Jokic through constant rotation and assisting defense, but there is not much they can do about his passing. They can only try to defend and interfere with it.

Thompson is a double-edged sword in the Cavaliers' tactical system. His greatest contribution is defense, but once Jokic beats him offensively, it will be more embarrassing for the Eight Sages to stay on the court.

Unable to guard against it, the Knicks had no shooting range on the offensive end, and the pick-and-roll was smooth and he didn't have enough strength to finish. Tyronn Lue was so worried that his hair turned a lot of gray.

Not being able to match up with Thompson is a question worth pondering for him. The presence of Jokic makes it difficult for the Cavaliers to maintain a balance of offense and defense, and they can only grit their teeth and make choices.

After the first quarter, Jokic once again scored 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, leading the team to take the initiative.

In the second quarter, the two teams competed with the substitutes, and the Knicks had a greater advantage inside.

Harrell and Wood played like stars. They were omnipotent in the pick-and-roll, and they seized Frye's advantage and beat him hard.

At halftime, the Knicks already led by 16 points.

In the second half, the Knicks' outside shooting feel declined, and the Cavaliers relied on James and Irving to break out and recover a little bit of the score.

However, Butler stepped up in time to stabilize the situation, scoring 9 points in the final quarter to kill the game, shattering the Cavaliers' dream of a comeback.

At the end, 119 to 107, the Knicks won again at home, leading the total score 2-0.

At the press conference, Cavaliers star LeBron James said with a frustrated face: "Tonight, we knew we had the talent to perform well and beat this team. But we didn't do it, and I, as the leader of the team, didn't. Playing his best and not injecting the needed energy into the game.”

"Whenever I hit the paint, the Knicks were really watching my ball-handling movements. You could tell they emphasized not letting me get the ball and continued to fight me physically. I haven't played a game like this in a long time. ”

"It does have a certain level of frustration, but we will have our next game soon and hopefully the team can bounce back as soon as possible."

Two consecutive losses to the Knicks made James very depressed.

Especially when New York star Anthony did not appear on the court, the Big Three were still unable to lead the team to win. This was the last straw for James.

From Cleveland to Miami, and then from Miami back to Cleveland, Lu Yong was like a big mountain pressing on his shoulders.

No matter how hard he struggled and how he improved himself, he could not defeat the enemy in front of him.

The atmosphere among the three giants in Kecheng is gradually becoming delicate. Even the fans don't know how long they can last together.

As a member of the Eastern Conference team, meeting the Knicks who have won three championships in four years is indeed a breathless thing.

In Game [-], the Knicks moved to Cleveland for an away game.

James had an explosive game. He played for 48 minutes without stopping for a second. He made 23 of 12 shots, 8 of 4 three-pointers, and 14 of 9 free throws. He scored 37 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals, burning all his strength. .

Unfortunately, James was not the only one to break out tonight, Jokic also handed over a luxurious data.

全场出战37分钟，18投11中，三分球5中2，罚球7中6，得到30分13篮板7助攻2抢断1盖帽。

替补内线哈雷尔效率更高，9投9中，罚球2中2，用100%的命中率轰下20分6篮板1抢断。

As Lao Zhan's physical strength declined in the last quarter, the Knicks quickly hit a small climax to take the lead.

At the end, 116 to 111, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Cavaliers in an away game and got the match point 3-0.

After losing at home, the Cavaliers players became increasingly frustrated and their morale hit rock bottom.

No one, including head coach Tyronn Lue, felt that the Cavaliers had a chance to comeback and win.

Being shut out of the Finals by the Knicks for many years in a row is really not a good feeling for the Cavaliers, who have the Big Three configuration.

In the fourth game, Jokic finally stretched his hips for a game. Facing the Cavaliers' double team, he only made 13 of 4 shots, 3 of 0 three-pointers, and 5 of 4 free throws. He only scored 12 points.

But the unsolvable thing about Teacher Yu is that the way he affects the game is far more than just scoring.

Although his personal offense was limited, Jokic sent out 11 assists to revitalize the team.

Butler, the second in charge, did not disappoint. He temporarily took over the offensive banner and played 41 minutes, scoring 27 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, making 19 of 11 shots, with a shooting percentage of 57.9%.

Cavaliers Irving broke out, scoring 39 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, beating Brogdon.

Unfortunately, the Knicks' overall performance was better, and they still won due to the performance of their role players.

112 to 107, 4 to 0 swept the Cavaliers and advanced to the finals.

The Knicks won on three-pointers and counterattacks, and their speed-up running and gunning style allowed 16 more offensive rounds than the Cavaliers.

The open shooting from the outside forces the Cavaliers to expand their formation outwards, so inside players such as Harrell and Wood can more easily hit the basket.

If the Cavaliers want to score, they can only rely on their stars, including JR Smith, who are all fixed-point shooters and do not have a high tactical status.At the press conference, Lu Yong evaluated the game and praised the players' performance without hesitation. "Jokic's offensive disorder brought us some difficulties. He is the team's main center, but I am very happy that other players are aggressive enough on the court. We did a good job sharing the ball on the offensive end. There were 31 assists in the game, many players contributed in scoring, and they played a wonderful team basketball.”

"Of course, Jimmy also performed very well in this series. He can always stand up and take over the game at critical moments. This is the real tough guy in the eyes of the fans."

"The three-round sweep even surprised me as the head coach. I'm proud of their performance this season."

Lu Yong did not evaluate the Cavaliers players. Even if they played well in this series, if we talk about this from the perspective of the winner, it will be easy for the opponent to break the defense.

Fans who watched the whole game knew very well that the Cavaliers are a team that relies on the Big Three to drive the offense. The rotation lineup is too weak. Even newcomers like Brogdon, Van Jordan, and Caruso can play an advantage and want to compete for the championship. It is indeed difficult.

Several rookies in the Knicks just played in isolation without looking for cover. The Cavaliers, the little old guys with the veteran's minimum salary, simply couldn't catch up.

When guarding the pick-and-roll, you can only grit your teeth and follow from behind. Even interfering with shooting is a luxury.

The Cavaliers' internal weakness is even more fatal. After Mozgov left, the team completely lost its blue-collar meat shields. Against Jokic, just like the Pacers in the first round, they could only rely on flanking to solve the problem.

However, Jokic's playing style means that he is not afraid of double-teaming. As a man with his own system, Jokic will be a strong contender for regular season MVP in the next few years.

The worst thing about the Cavaliers is substitute insider Frye, who averages 12.5 minutes per game and only has 4 points and 2 rebounds. In addition to being beaten, he is on the way to being beaten.

Starting center Thompson is also not doing much better. He averages 32 minutes per game, 5 points and 7 rebounds. Positional warfare is an offensive burden. I'm sorry for his 5-year, 8000 million contract.

The next day, the media reported the news that the Knicks swept the Cavaliers.

While praising the Knicks, more and more people are making fun of Anthony.

Some experts directly called Anthony a New York vampire. He won the MVP solely by eating the dividends of the team's record.

Although he averaged around 30 points per game in those two years, there are many stars in the league who have similar numbers to him.

If Lu Yong hadn't led the Knicks to rank first all year round, it would have been difficult for Anthony to achieve his current achievements.

If similar remarks were made during the regular season, they would definitely be reviled and attacked by Anthony fans.

But as the Knicks swept through three rounds of the playoffs and advanced to the finals, fewer and fewer fans support Anthony online. Even die-hard Melo fans have a hard time explaining why the Knicks can still play well in the league without Anthony. No. [-] offensive firepower.

If Anthony is really indispensable, how could the Knicks hand over the answer sheet that swept the Cavaliers? This wave was directly silenced by Sunshine.

The Western Conference finals have not yet decided, with the Warriors leading 3-1. The two sides will face off in Game [-] the day after tomorrow, and the Knicks can once again sit back and watch.

On the 28th, Game [-] of the Western Conference Finals.

The Warriors defeated the Spurs cleanly, 113-99, and eliminated their opponents with a total score of 4-1.

Fans don't seem surprised by this result. As the defending champion last season, the Warriors' regular season record this year ranks first in the league, even behind the Knicks.

In the playoffs, the combination of Curry and Aldridge, inside and outside, was very lethal. It was difficult for the Spurs to overturn this team by relying on defense alone.

The aging of Parker and Ginobili has led to increasingly thin offensive contributions, leaving Kawhi with a serious lack of helpers on the offensive end. It is reasonable to lose.

In addition, Parker accidentally sprained his ankle in Game [-], which was also one of the reasons why the Spurs lost.

Parker did not play in the last two games due to an ankle injury, which made the Spurs, who already lacked offensive points, even more stretched, and eventually lost 1-4.

On the other hand, the Warriors have a well-organized lineup. The players are all as brave as chickens in front of the goal of defending the championship, and they have shown strong shooting talent on the offensive end.

Although the score is 4-1, fans who have watched the game know that it is not difficult for the Warriors to win this series.

The four wins were all by double-digit points, and the loss was a narrow defeat, which is a level better than the Spurs.

Led by the "Splash Brothers" + Aldridge, the Warriors have a strong offensive firepower, ranking second in the league in points per game after the Knicks.

In the entire series, the Warriors made 157 of 63 three-pointers, an overall shooting rate of 39%, and their outside shots were very accurate.In contrast, the Spurs' 96-for-34 shooting output was obviously not enough. They could only rely on defense to drive offense and played relatively passively.

The Spurs' style of play is typical of seeking stability, but Popovich has ignored a very serious problem, which is that the players on the team are aging seriously. The longer the series drags on, the more detrimental it will be to the Spurs.

When they were young, the Troika were not afraid of tie-breaks. They played steadily every game and rarely took the risk of changing their focus.

But now the Spurs, which are full of veterans, no longer allow Popovich to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai.

Not having the courage to burn the boat is one of the reasons why Popovich was bloodbathed by his disciples in this series. Without Duncan, he is just an ordinary old man whose coaching ability is no longer magical.

Moreover, the Spurs have weaknesses on the outside. After Parker was injured, they didn't even have a decent point guard. They could only use Mills, who was not good at organization, to play the starting number one position.

Mills can open up and shoot, but his breakthrough and organizational skills are too poor, and his defense is half a colander.

With Leonard gone, the Spurs' offense can only rely on Ginobili, who averaged 6.6 points and 2.4 assists in the series, which is a bit difficult for the veteran.

Especially Danny Green, his performance in this series is simply war criminal level, shooting only 36.7% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range, which is ten percentage points lower than the regular season.

On the defensive end, Danny Green also didn't do a very good job. He was shot by Klay Thompson, one of the Splash Brothers. After signing a big contract, he no longer worked as hard as before.

Of course, the worst person is actually Dejounte Murray, the No. 29 pick in the first round selected by the Spurs this year.

Murray was squeezed by a group of veterans and had no chance to perform. He averaged only 11 minutes per game in the playoffs, scoring 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

Even though Parker, the main point guard, was injured, Murray, who had poor shooting, still didn't get much playing time.

Lu Yong plans to find an opportunity to make a fortune from the Spurs. As long as he does not announce his next club after the contract expires, there will still be a lot of room for maneuver in the offseason.

Murray is an offensive and defensive point guard. Although his shooting level is a bit poor at this stage, as long as he trains hard, he will have no problem becoming the main point guard in the future.

The Knicks VS Warriors finals will start in early June, and Lu Yong still has time to arrange some tactics.

In this year's finals, he will lead his team to avenge their past humiliation and get back everything they lost last season!

(End of this chapter)