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Chapter 339 [How powerful the Cavaliers are]

"We are evaluating the impact of Zach Randolph's absence. However, those who are gloating about this situation better keep their mouths shut from now on."

Isiah Thomas came out to respond to the public opinion that aroused thousands of waves for a while. He said: "We will pay close attention to who is looking down on us at this time."

Thomas' words were devastating.

Of course, its lethality does not come from Thomas' words, but from the real lethality of Susie and the Knicks for a long time in the past.

Suhi is a powerful player who has proven countless times that anyone who tries to challenge him will be taught a lesson.

Since he entered the NBA, no one has ever spoken loudly in front of him... and got good results.

So, for a while, public opinion subsided a lot.

Everyone knows very well that it is very dangerous to provoke Su Xi.

Knicks continues his journey.

Mike Brown did have two brushes, he made O'Neal's weight drop rapidly, and O'Neal regained a lot of dominance. His and James' playing styles are very complementary. James is more willing to pass the ball than Kobe, and is more willing to break through and score. Both of them are devastating killers in the penalty area. When they are combined, they are like two hammers. Crazy beat the opponent's penalty area.

O'Neal finally hit four consecutive free throws.

In this game, the Lakers led in the first three quarters. Kobe performed extremely well in this game. Not only did he perform efficiently on the offensive end, he also delivered many shells to Yao Ming.

Su Xi also sat in front of the TV and watched the game.

The Knicks' pace is getting faster and faster, their offensive firepower is getting stronger and stronger, and they are less and less concerned with normal rules.

This game caused excitement in the American basketball circle, and many voices believed that these two teams represented the highest level in the East and West.

But the two internal and external combinations of Kobe, Yao Ming, James, and O'Neal are undoubtedly the most popular combinations. And it's very topical. The league needs such a saliva-filled confrontation.

Yao Ming had an advantage over O'Neal in the first three quarters.

This makes the Knicks a team that 'violates the laws of basketball'.

Kobe Bryant hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at a critical moment.

Yao Ming and Kobe complement each other very well, but their complementarity is different from that of O'Neal and James. They are more technical.

Soucy is feeling the vibe, as evidenced by the fact that O'Neal is starting to pass Zach Randolph in votes.

This data even exceeded the peak of last year's finals.

Su Xi's release of personal abilities is also becoming more and more extreme.

Although many Lakers players yelled for a walk at the time, Lakers fans firmly believed after the game that it was a black whistle and that the game was destroyed by James' walk.

Not that simple and crude.

The surprising thing is that it was O'Neal's free throws that ultimately decided the outcome.

In fact, they also had the best record in the Western Conference.

Whether it is from a tactical level or a talent level, it is one of the highest levels in the NBA in recent years.

In fact, the league also has this expectation, and their publicity has a fueling effect.

Kobe supported the Lakers' second half at this time.

But after entering the fourth quarter, James made continuous attacks and knocked Yao Ming off the court. Yao Ming's physical fitness has also been severely challenged.

Su Xi also felt that there was no need to explain.

There is also the confrontation between two masters of positional warfare, Phil Jackson and Mike Brown.

This duel at Staples Arena attracted more than 400 million American households to watch on television.

Originally, everyone thought that the combination of Kobe and Yao Ming was the strongest inside and outside combination in the league today.

But in the end, James got to the basket and made a layup.

Maybe the league will revise the rules and allow sneak steps in the future.

After all, it won't change even if it's a walking kill, let alone a steal.

They started their winning streak at the end of December and did not lose a single game in January. These include tough battles such as defeating the Lakers in Los Angeles, defeating the Spurs in San Antonio, and defeating the Pacers in Indiana.

Pleasant to the eye.

Isiah Thomas was a little uneasy. He asked Su Xi: Can we beat the Lakers and Cavaliers?

It can be imagined how much the United States is looking for this game.

This ball did not move, only half a step was stolen.

At the same time, another team in the Eastern Conference began to make rapid progress, and the new Cavaliers composed of LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal bloomed with powerful majesty.

After all, Su Xi has won three consecutive championships, and the Knicks have no other stars except Su Xi, so they can't create a hot topic.

Of course, Zach Randolph has been out of action, which is also the reason.

Their record did not decline rapidly because of this. Zach Randolph's injury instead promoted the Knicks to further liberate the run and gun.

But the league has no intention of changing it, and it doesn't even want to explain the whistleblowing of the game.

A battle between giants and giants, a battle between top outsiders and top outsiders.

This year's finals is likely to be the Cavaliers versus the Lakers.

Su Xi asked back: "Didn't we already defeat the Lakers in the opening game? In the Christmas game, we also defeated the Lakers at home."

"Why do you even ask such a question?"

"For the opening game, the Lakers have just formed a team. For the Christmas game, Kobe Bryant happened to be injured and missed the game." Isiah Thomas replied.

Su Xi said: "If you win, you win. There is nothing to make up for."

"So can we beat the Cavaliers?"

"You won't know until you fight."

Fifteen days after their chat, Suhi arrived in Cleveland with the Knicks.

At this time, the Cavaliers had won 16 consecutive games.

The Knicks also have a 7-game winning streak.

The Knicks are currently 1 game ahead of the Cavaliers. If they lose this game, the Cavaliers will be one step closer to first place in the Eastern Conference.

This game also attracted a lot of media attention, and ESPN also broadcast the game live across the United States.

Before the game, many predictions believed that the Cavaliers would have the last laugh, because the Cavaliers' lineup is so much stronger than the Knicks.

The reason why the Knicks can still maintain the first place in the Eastern Conference is because they play purely randomly, purely run and gun, and win by disrupting the opponent's rhythm.

They are a team without three things: no defense, no rebounds, and no position.

How could such a team pose a threat to the rising Cavaliers?
This is the general public opinion.

However, although the direction of public opinion is biased towards the Cavaliers, the tone is not sharp.

why?

Naturally, it was because they were worried that Su Xi the goat would slap them in the face.

Isiah Thomas was as high-profile as ever before the game. He told the media: "Suzy the Goat, Shaquille O'Neal, and LeBron James are all old rivals, especially Shaquille O'Neal. He once defeated the combination of O'Neal and Kobe Bryant in the Finals. , also defeated the combination of O'Neal and Wade in the Eastern Conference Finals. Now, he has found LeBron James. Let's wait and see."

Although these words are all true, speaking the truth makes people extremely uncomfortable.

Especially for Cleveland fans, it even feels like a provocation.

The Cavaliers lost to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals last year, and their own morale was shattered by Su Xi. But now, after welcoming O'Neal, they are like a poor man suddenly getting rich, and they are showing off again.

ESPN interviewed their fans. "We have long stopped considering the Knicks as our opponents. Suzy the Sheep is an arrogant person. He thinks he can do anything. But in fact, it is not the case. LeBron and O'Neal can definitely beat him to the ground."

"The Knicks are full of problems now. Their head coach only knows how to threaten others as if they are still the defending champion. In fact, the league has become the era of the Cavaliers. LeBron and O'Neal are an epic combination. "

"We will kick the Knicks hard, and we will tell them that even though they are the biggest city in the world, they still have to lower their heads and behave in front of us in Cleveland."

"Just wait, after this game, the so-called goat myth will be shattered."

"..."

Cleveland fans are so excited.

This is in line with the characteristics of small local people.

It is also in line with the characteristics of being suppressed by Su Xi for so many years and finally being able to feel proud.

On ESPN, Larry Brown also expressed his eloquence: The Cavaliers will declare the game over before the fourth quarter begins.

At this time, Reggie Miller said rudely: "Isn't it a little early to announce the arrival of garbage time at this time?"

Larry Brown immediately glared at Reggie Miller. He knew very well the position of this sharp-mouthed, monkey-cheeked, thunderous man. Miller had always been on Su Xi's side, and he always helped Su Xi speak up. Without him, Larry Brown's reputation would be much higher.

Because of him, Larry Brown is always considered to be a reverse light when commentating on Knicks games.

Some teams even privately begged Brown: From now on, brag about the Knicks more and don't brag about us. We can't afford it.

This is undoubtedly humiliating for Larry Brown.

But Larry Brown was steadfast and never wavered.

beep!

The whistle blows and the game begins.

The Knicks still have the same lineup: Kyle Lowry, Suhi, Stephen Jackson, David Lee, Channing Frye.

This lineup has become their regular starter since Zach Randolph was injured.

The lineup put out by the Cavaliers is: Gibson, Pavlovich, James, Ilgauskas, O'Neal.

Two centers, two seven-foot giants.

It's clear that they are playing position with the Knicks.

Snapped!
Channing Frye beat O'Neal on a jump ball.

Kyle Lowry received the basketball and passed it to Su Xi who ran to the frontcourt with a long throw. Su Xi took off and shot directly from outside the three-point line, and Pavlovich's pursuit became airborne.

Swish!
The basketball penetrated the net.

Su Xi won a good start.

He is still so unreasonable.

However, his efficiency is relatively high among scorers. He averaged 42.6 points per game with an average shooting rate of 41.3%. He was highly productive and efficient. Moreover, Su Xi still ranked first in possession rate even when the team was playing run-and-gun.

Su Xi hit a 3-pointer.

The Cavaliers didn't dance to it.

They seem to have long been accustomed to the Knicks being three-way.

LeBron James caught the ball from the backcourt and slowly advanced forward.

Gibson and Pavlovic were the two pitchers assigned to him by Larry Brown, and Pavlovic also served as the defensive front.

When James arrived in the frontcourt, Ilgauskas came to the free throw line and stood ready to pick and roll James.

James took advantage of the situation to quickly attack the penalty area, and the Knicks attacked from a flank.

He quickly passed the ball to O'Neal, who knocked Channing Frye away from the ball and dunked directly... Boom!

This is really impossible to fight.

It is very difficult for David Lee to defend Ilgauskas. He cannot stand up to James. His defensive ability is very ordinary.

James is the most powerful small forward in the league today. He is like a sprinting tank. Ordinary insiders dare not face his full impact head-on.

What's more, there is now an amazingly dominant O'Neal in the paint.

A giant who is 221cm tall and has mid-range shooting ability provides him with pick-and-rolls, and there is also the most dominant super center in history who is still at the end of his peak to provide him with the finish.

This is such a considerate thing. She opens the door for you, so considerate as hell.

It's somewhat ridiculous that the league could agree to a deal involving Larry Hughes as the main body in exchange for O'Neal.

The Miami Heat took a poison pill, disgusting the entire league.

Su Xi had seen this tactic on TV before, but she didn't find it disgusting. But after watching it in person, I felt like it was tailor-made for James.

No wonder they can keep winning streak, no wonder they can defeat the Lakers.

Su Xi even felt that the Lakers' ability to beat the Cavaliers to the countdown stage was already a super performance.

As far as this tactic is concerned, Su Xi feels that there is no solution, and it is also physically unsolvable.

Isiah Thomas was also standing on the sidelines, touching his chin. He was thinking: If the four major centers Zach Randolph, Eddy Curry, Tony Barty, and Jerome James are all here, can we handle it?
He didn't even dare to think about whether the current inside combination could withstand it. After all, the Knicks now have Channing Frye, David Lee, and Millsap on the bench.

Last season, the inside line was more than enough as a shield, but now the two inside lines can't make up 400 pounds of meat.

Especially Channing Frye standing next to O'Neal, who is almost half the size of O'Neal.

But soon, wow!

Channing Frye hit a three-pointer in the frontcourt.

The Knicks' style of play is completely different from that of the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers play slow and the Knicks play fast.

The Cavaliers pounded the penalty area, and the Knicks' inside line shot cold arrows from beyond the three-point line.

"Only the team that dominates the basket can dominate the game!"

Larry Brown's words of wisdom come out on television.

The game continued, James entered the penalty area again, he passed the ball to O'Neal, O'Neal singled to Channing Frye, turned around and hit a hook.

Looking back, David Lee and Lowry picked and rolled and hit the free throw line.

Both sides had high shooting percentages in the opening game.

But the playing styles are completely different. One is to float outside, and the other is to dig in.

Many people say that the Knicks' style of play will not last long.

The Cavaliers can always maintain efficiency, but once the Knicks' touch gets cold, it's over.

As if to debunk this statement, Su Xi began to attack the penalty area in the second half of the first quarter.

Although the Cavaliers have two giants in the penalty area, and James is known as the strongest shot chaser in the league today.

But Su Xi was able to escape unscathed every time and take away the points.

Both sides come and go.

The first quarter is over.

32: 30.

The Knicks still lead by 2 points.