knife point guard

Chapter 338 [The Knicks can be restricted]

The game was more intense than expected.

Stan Van Gundy does have two skills. He used Dwight Howard's talent to tailor a semi-circle tactic. He made Howard responsible for grabbing rebounds and defending the penalty area, while arranging three tall forwards for shooting and ball transition.

Both Turkoglu and Hardaway have excellent organizational skills. Although Grant Hill's physical talent is no longer as good as his peak, he has shined, worked hard on both offense and defense, and has good output efficiency.

Relatively speaking, the Knicks are a bit haste, waste in speed.

Kyle Lowry increases his speed very quickly, his passing rhythm is also fast, and the players' shooting speed is faster than usual.

Part of it is because of the Magic's defense, and part of it is still eager to perform at home.

Therefore, the Knicks' offensive efficiency is not high.

It has always relied on Su Xi's powerful assault to create output.

On the other hand, the Magic team played a reasonable distribution. Although Nelson occasionally got a little ahead, the ball rights were basically distributed between Turkoglu and Hardaway.

This makes many familiar fans can't help but think of the Los Angeles Lakers last season. The Lakers had this model and made Kobe go berserk.

Even if the defender tries his best, it will be difficult to restrict him. In this way, their frustration will increase exponentially.

Very anxious.

Both have very high basketball IQs.

David Lee's defensive ability can only be described as 'very hard'.

Although Howard's lower body strength is not strong enough and he can't withstand Randolph's post-ups, overall his defense gives the Magic an advantage in the paint.

Changing sides and fighting again, Su Xi keeps up with Turkoglu.

After the first quarter, the Knicks were 2 points behind.

Although some scorers score very high points, they either rely on movement or excellent physical fitness. Su Xi combines physical fitness with powerful offensive skills.

Now, time is making people grow old, and knives are cutting on his knees.

When the game restarted, Su Xi directly started a strong attack. Facing Grant Hill's defense, he strongly used his offensive skills. After a tentative step, he quickly cut forward.

In addition, the three forwards Grant Hill, Turkoglu, and Hardaway all showed their power.

The Knicks' defensive efficiency can only be considered mid-range in the league. Although there are defensive players such as Su Xi, Stephen Jackson, and Ariza, and Lowry's defense is also decent, the flaws inside are relatively large.

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The tactical arrangement was the same as before, but the unfavorable battle situation still made the players' emotions not high enough.

His amazing explosive power allowed him to quickly take a step away from Hill: After all, Hill is no longer the same person he was when he was young. At that time, his explosive power was said to be the best in the world.

When Turk is targeted by Suzy, he is smart, he runs fast, and he no longer takes over the basketball.

Let Hardaway connect in series.

Isiah Thomas made a lineup change based on Soucy's instructions.

Turkoglu is the engine of the Magic. Although he did not get a chance to fully prove himself when he was with the Spurs, after joining the Magic, he has gradually become the de facto outside core of Orlando.

The game moved forward, with both sides going back and forth.

The Knicks returned to the locker room, and neither Isiah Thomas nor Suzy said anything.

Su Xi made an emergency stop and shot a jumper... Whoops!

This situation exceeded the Knicks' original expectations. Some home fans did not expect that the Magic would become such a difficult nut to crack. Before this, everyone thought the Knicks would easily destroy Orlando.

The third quarter ended quickly, and the Knicks narrowed the point difference to 2 points.

Hardaway finally passed the basketball to Hill, who ate David Lee alone.

Before going on the court, Su Xi said: "Slow down and play steadily."

The Knicks still have Su Xi playing hard and overpowering defenders.

Therefore, the Knicks regained some advantage in the third quarter.

The situation did not improve significantly in the second quarter, but at this time the Knicks slowed down their rhythm. Zach Randolph and Su Xi formed a dual-core inside and outside line to face the Magic in a positional battle.

The game continues.

This is his 'usefulness', in terms of observing words and expressions, Isiah Thomas is already full.

The Magic can easily get into the paint and cause a lot of damage.

The Magic's rhythm is close to that between positional warfare and quick offense. They can play positional and quick counterattacks.

The Orlando Magic continued their previous successful lineup.

Su Xi is not only in Kobe mode, he also passes the ball and can connect his teammates.

Gary Payton, Suhi, Stephen Jackson, David Lee, and Zach Randolph followed Suhi on the court.

Can magic be beaten using this mode?
There are question marks in many people's heads.

So, they played a rare kind of average basketball.

The Knicks trailed by 5 points in the first half.

The strength Suxi has shown this season is the kind that makes many defenders despair.

However, after entering the fourth quarter, the situation changed again.

The Orlando Magic's outsiders collectively fired, and Grant Hill and Turkoglu hit 3-pointers one after another.

In the blink of an eye, the point difference widened to 8 points.

It's just one step away from the double-digit mark.

Su Xi made another risky move at this time. He tried a 3-pointer from outside the three-point line but failed to hit.

boom!
The basketball bounced high, and David Lee showed his value at this moment. He jumped up regardless of his own safety and swatted the basketball hard out of bounds.

Su Xi stabbed in, grabbed the basketball, rushed forward, and volleyed in the penalty area... Boom!

Su Xi smashed the basketball into the basket with both hands like a tomahawk.

The score difference narrowed to 6 points.

"Strengthen your defense!"

Su Xi said loudly.

The teammates standing next to Su Xi at this time are Ariza, Jackson, David Lee, and Randolph.

The Knicks' theoretically strongest defensive combination.

boom!
Hill's shot after running away from Ariza failed to hit the basket.

The rebound is protected by David Lee.

Passed to Su Xi, Su Xi quickly advanced with the ball. He attacked the frontcourt like lightning. The Magic defender was left behind by him. He rushed into the penalty area and completed another tomahawk dunk.

Two consecutive dunks ignited the passion of the fans at the scene.

New York is abuzz. However, the Magic then showed their resilience. First Hardaway hit a throw, and then Howard completed another successful defense. He blocked Jackson's layup from Suhi's pass and went straight into the penalty area. The basketball was stolen by Turkoglu.

Both sides were going back and forth, and the battle was very tense.

Until the final countdown, the Knicks were still 2 points behind.

The basketball was passed to Su Xi again.

Grant Hill was guarding Suhi, and he was keeping his eye on Suhi.

Su Xi pressed the rhythm, he was very calm, he rushed inward quickly, and then when he rushed one step inside the three-point line, he suddenly took a step back. He stopped suddenly and shot a jumper. Hardaway also flew over at this time.

He is equivalent to throwing a basketball under the attack of two Jordan successors... Wow!

The basketball penetrated the net the moment the backboard turned red.

115: 116.

The Knicks, playing at home, completed the victory.

Su Xi killed the game. He scored 51 points again in this game.

He became the Knicks' all-time leading scorer, breaking a series of records.

Su Xi raised her hands high, and the whole audience roared: MVP! MVP! MVP!

The two Jordan successors standing next to him became foils.

Two perfectly composed photos were circulated after the game: Susie raised her hands in the air, and the two Jordan successors lowered their heads.

The other picture is: the two Jordan successors rushed towards Su Xi trying to stop him, but Su Xi took action in the air with a smile on his lips.

Both of these pictures are divine.

Even if you don’t understand the metaphor behind it, it’s still a perfect work.

This is Su Xi's first buzzer beater this season.

To be honest, he didn't expect it.

He said in an interview after the game: "I never thought that the game would be decided at the last second, but I have to admit that Orlando's ceiling is very high. They are already a strong team in the East. They are the best team so far. We bring the most threatening team, bar none.”

The affirmation from Su Xi has undoubtedly boosted the reputation of the Orlando Magic.

Suhi also praised the front-back line composed of the three forwards Grant Hill, Hardaway and Turkoglu. "They have a great chemistry with each other and are very unselfish, and their characteristics blend perfectly. We didn't find a way to crack it tonight. If they stay healthy, I think they'll get better and better."

Suhi said: "I welcome the birth of more strong teams. This is a meaningful thing for me. Dwight Howard is also good. He is the cornerstone of Orlando. Without him, the three small forwards will not be the same." So shining.”

"Stan Van Gundy is an outstanding coach, and I sincerely praise him for the masterpiece he has created. At the same time, I am also glad that he was dismissed as head coach by Pat Riley. Otherwise, with his ability, he will definitely bring us more success. What a threat.”

Su Xi is a very vindictive person.

While he praised everyone in Orlando, he also didn't forget to step on Pat Riley.

Who made Pat Riley offend him in the first place?

Suhi's appreciation made the entire Orlando Magic team very happy.

Three of them showed up at the post-game press conference after the game.

When the reporters told him what Su Xi had said before, the smiles on the faces of the three of them could not be concealed.

Even though they lost, they were happier to receive such recognition from the No. 1 player in the league today than to win.

Turkoglu said: "We must admit that the goat is the goat. With the performance we played tonight, it would be impossible for any other team to win. But he single-handedly changed the situation of the game, and he was the winner at the end. The buzzer beaters of the moment were thrilling. I have to say, Grant and Hardaway did what we set out to do. It's just... Jack the Goat overtook our defensive play."

Stan Van Gundy said: "There is no doubt that this is a great game. I am proud of our players. They showed a very smooth tacit understanding and tactical coordination. Jack is the strongest star currently in service, and his personal ability can always It's beyond the limits of what we can imagine. I mean, I'm regretting that I didn't use three guys on the last defense to double-team."

Dwight Howard said: "Without that buzzer beater, we would have won, you know? We kept pressing them, but Jack made consecutive attacks at the last moment and hit that buzzer beater. I proved it tonight I have 20+20 numbers for my own win, and Zach Randolph doesn't have as good numbers as I do. I mean, if he's an All-Star, it's not because he's better than me. It's because he's Jack. teammates. If I were Jake’s teammate, I could get more.”

At this time, the New York reporter on the scene was very unkind: "Dwight, are you willing to join the Knicks? When your contract ends."

"Hey, you're trying to trick me. I'm not going to fall for it."

Howard replied.

But this answer doesn't seem very smart.

...

The Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic, although this game showed Su Xi's invincibility.

But it also allowed many teams to see the Knicks' vulnerability.

The Knicks' undefeated streak seems to be broken.

So far this season, the Knicks' surging momentum has left many teams with no hope.

Although the Knicks also lost the game, most people think that the Knicks lost not because of their strength, but because of luck.

But in this game, Orlando suppressed the Knicks and provided a way to subdue the Knicks.

Many teams have clear research directions.

NBA teams have a strong ability to adapt. Once they determine the direction of their research and work hard in a certain direction, they will soon have the opportunity to have a group of playing styles and lineups that can restrain the Knicks.

As for whether it can be successful, it depends on the reaction in the game.

A lot of teams are getting into action.

The Knicks now face their next home opponent, the Toronto Raptors.

The Raptors are certainly no match for the Knicks.

The Knicks established a 15-point lead in the first half and continued to expand in the second half. But with 3 minutes left in the third quarter, Randolph fell to the ground while fighting for a rebound with Bosh. Slow motion showed that his left foot stepped on Bosh's instep when it landed.

Therefore, he left injured.

Randolph's departure did not weaken the Knicks' offensive firepower. Channing Frye and Millsap came on the court one after another, and the firepower output became more intensive.

However, for teams that care about the Knicks, this is not scary at all.

They know very well that even if the run and gun is impressive in the regular season, in the playoffs, they still have to look at the traditional position and have an internal barrier.

The Knicks won the championship last season, with Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry playing key roles along the way, as well as Tony Barty and Jerome James.

But this season, Jerome James retired, Batty went to the other side of the Pacific to find the true meaning of life, Eddy Curry lost the season, and Zach Randolph was injured again.

Can the Knicks still witness miracles with a group of pitchers inside?

There is a big question mark in many people's minds.

After the game, Randolph's injury was confirmed and he suffered a torn ligament.

He will be out for at least six weeks, meaning he won't return until before the All-Star break.

This is definitely not good news for the Knicks.

Some experts even said: If the Knicks' regular season record drops to the bottom half, their playoffs will be difficult. There may even be the embarrassment of the defending champion being eliminated in the first round.

(End of this chapter)