NBA: Starting with Jokic template

Chapter 226 Superstar Basic Skills: Adjustment Ability

G1 is over, and the two heroes of the Thunder, Durant and Lin Chuan, are well-deserved.

In this game, facing the opposing team's big man Durant, he made 19 of 12 shots, 6 of 2 three-pointers, 4 of 3 free throws, scored 29 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and also got 2 steals and 1 block on the defensive end.

He scored 16 points more than his opponent Anthony and blew up his opponent on both offense and defense.

But Lin Chuan played better in this game.

在面对DPOY泰森·钱德勒的情况下，全场18投11中，三分球3投3中，罚球5中5，砍下30分13篮板5助攻，同时得到1抢断2盖帽。

He got the only 30+ point of the game with fewer shots.

And after the game, Durant's words let everyone know that the real reason why Anthony was restricted to such an extent in this game was because of Lin Chuan.

He achieved perfection both on and off the court.

The well-deserved MVP of this game.

"By the way, let's have dinner together later."

On the way back to the locker room, Lin Chuan suddenly spoke, and Durant nodded in acceptance.

Lin Chuan found a Mexican restaurant and ordered a lot of meat.

Halfway through the meal, Lin Chuan put down his fork, looked at Durant in front of him, and couldn't help but ask the question he had wanted to ask him since the post-game interview.

"Why tell the media and make public the fact that I found his habit? Wouldn't the Knicks find a way to crack it?"

Durant put down the half-eaten taco in his hand, drank a sip of juice, smoothed it out, looked at the somewhat dissatisfied Lin Chuan in front of him, and smiled,

"Look at what you said. Aren't you treating the Knicks as fools?"

He wiped his hands slowly and continued,
"If I don't tell them, won't they watch the video and make some changes? They also have video analysts. And Anthony is not a fool. He will not fail to make adjustments even though he was targeted like this in this game."

"But if we discover it later, we can have an extra game and have an easier time!"

"Hey!"

Durant quickly stopped Lin Chuan from talking and said with a smile,

"Don't worry, I didn't say anything specific. I just said that it was you who made us target Anthony. And then you just said that you went to the scene to watch the game and found the problem, but you didn't say what the method was or what the problem was."

Hearing this, Lin Chuan paused.

Then he thought about it and his expression slowly relaxed.

"Indeed... they only said they found a problem, but they didn't know what the problem was. I guess Anthony thought there would be some loopholes in his triple threat, but he didn't expect that I had discovered his playing habits."

"Yes."

Durant laughed.

"And even if he really finds out, it's hard to change the habits he's developed over the years. Just relax!"

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"So, what did he see that could restrain me like this?"

In the hotel's conference room, everyone sat in a circle and watched Anthony fall into silence.

"Is there any flaw in my triple threat?"

Anthony was very puzzled.

But everyone just shook their heads.

If there really was a flaw, how could he be able to dominate the world with this skill?

"Either you just give up this move or don't use it if you can't figure it out."

At this time, Woodson suddenly said,
"As an offensive kaleidoscope, you have so many other moves. There's no need to fight so hard."

Anthony looked a little unhappy.

Yes, he did attack with the Kaleidoscope, but when it comes down to it, didn’t those moves also start with the triple threat?

If you don't use the triple threat, do you have to expose your intentions directly to your opponent?

That's even more stupid!

Anthony got angry when he looked at Woodson's big face.

This guy is a head coach who was just promoted to the position this year.

In the first year of a rookie coach's career, if he wasn't strong enough, how could he have led the team to the finals!
Now he is of no use and can't even give any reliable advice.

"Forget it, I'll figure it out myself!"

Anthony said coldly, then walked out of the meeting room and went to the next room to study the game video, leaving the others looking at each other in bewilderment.

Woodson looked outside the door, then turned back to look at everyone, sighed softly, and then pretended to be relaxed and said,

"Then let's discuss the play style for the next game. Stoudemire, you will have a more important role next time."

Xiao Si nodded.

It is obvious to the naked eye that in this finals, when Anthony was seen through by his opponents, he was the only player who could score the most.

Next, he will have to take on the offensive responsibility of the finals team.

As a player who can score 37 points against Duncan, he has no choice but to take this responsibility!
………………

"Fuck, it looks fine no matter how you look at it!"

Anthony stared at the video all night, his eyes full of bloodshot.

The video analyst stayed by his side all night and couldn't help yawning.

"It's not like they use a specific defensive position to force you to make a decision. It's like they defend you in a normal game, but they can make you uncomfortable and force you to make worse offensive choices."

Anthony scratched his head and stared at the video intently.

It is exactly as the analysts said.

In the last game, apart from the two shots by Durant and Martin that directly caused turnovers, the other three-threat shots and subsequent attacks were all defended as if predicted, causing him to bump into the opponent even though he wanted to break through and had to choose to pass the ball.

I wanted to pull up for a shot, but the opponent jumped faster than me, so I had to take one step before making a decision.

Combined with the post-game interview, Anthony now suspects that there is some natural loophole in his triple threat that was discovered by them.

"William, I'll go to the gym and try it out. Can you help me take a look?"

He grabbed the dozing video analyst beside him, ignored his complaints, and dragged him downstairs.

………………

Three days later, the second game began.

Lin Chuan stood on the court, looking at the Knicks players on the other side.

Anthony had a serious expression on his face.

But Lin Chuan could still see that he was somewhat excited.

This also made his heart beat fast.

Why do you look so confident?

After two rounds, the Knicks attacked.

Anthony holds the ball from the outside.

Durant in front of him immediately came over.

"Still want to use your lame triple threat?"

"Huh, lame?"

Listening to Durant's trash talk, Anthony smiled, then pulled the ball in front of him and started a triple threat.

Seeing Anthony's actions, Woodson on the sidelines looked solemn.

This was contrary to his pre-match arrangements.

It was Anthony who came to him early this morning and told him that he had found the problem and that he had to attack first again, so he was forced to change his tactics again.

For this reason, he specifically found Stoudemire in the player tunnel and gave him a simple apology.

Now, whether it will succeed or not depends on this attack!

Durant was secretly happy when he saw him like this.

It seems that he really has no memory and didn't even think about where the problem lies.

Seeing Anthony pull the ball down, he then thrust his right foot forward and took a probing step.

Durant was ready. With the next breath, he would do a cross-legged shot and then pull back to shoot, right?

Thinking of this, Durant pretended to be fooled by him and took a step back.

Then, he immediately moved forward, making a move to block the shot.

Seeing that Anthony actually pulled the ball back to his body after crossing his crotch, Durant's mouth widened.

Pass the ball, Cameron! Otherwise I'll block your shot!
The next moment, Anthony did not hold the ball in front of him, but bowed to Buddha, and then immediately rushed in the direction he had previously probing, directly to the side of Durant.

Ok? !

Durant's pupils suddenly contracted, and he couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes.

Behind him, Anthony had already entered the penalty area.

Fortunately, Lin Chuan's assisting defense was quick and interfered with the former's layup, which helped Durant clean up the mess.

"What's wrong? You're not paying attention?"

After passing the ball, Lin Chuan ran to Durant and asked in a low voice.

Durant shook his head and said in a deep voice,
"Something seems to be wrong. Let me observe for a few more rounds."

Lin Chuan nodded slightly and then ran into the inside.

Anthony walked up to him at the right time and challenged him.
"Didn't you say it was useless? Why didn't you defend me, Mr. MVP?"

Durant did not say anything back. He received the ball and shot directly, responding to Anthony with a three-pointer.

Anthony curled his lips in disdain.

The Knicks attacked, and Stoudemire ran to Anthony.

"In that case, then continue your attack. Woodson has also told me that I believe you."

As he said that, he took the initiative to set a screen for Anthony.

Allow the latter to take direct action.

But Anthony waved his hand, signaling Stoudemire to move away.

Stoudemire was puzzled. He clearly had the opportunity to play a simple ball, but why did Anthony give up?

Although he was puzzled, out of trust in the other party, he still ran to the side and took Ibaka away.

"What? You don't want to play an easy game, but you want to challenge me? Are you so confident?"

Durant put his hand on Anthony's waist, guarding against his attack.

"It's to make you see the reality. Thank me, Kevin Durant."

Anthony smiled, but his tone was very cold.

As he spoke, he had already taken action.

Based on Durant's understanding of him, this time he should choose to break through directly.

Thinking of this, Durant took a half step back and pulled his hand back from his waist.

But Anthony once again surprised him.

He did not choose to break through, but directly pulled up!

Durant only relied on his subconscious action to reach out and interfere, but he didn't

"See, you can't defend me, Durant. Your little tricks from before don't work anymore!"

Anthony celebrated with a three-finger headshot and fiercely provoked Durant.

Durant's heart sank.

I know it's bad.

But at this time, the game was still going on and Durant couldn't notify others immediately.

I could only follow everyone and continue running towards the front court.

Several consecutive rounds.

The Knicks did not fall behind at all, which surprised many people.

After four minutes of play, the score was still tied at 12:12.

Stoudemire was fouled during his layup and Kevin Martin was substituted in.

Seeing Martin come on the court, Durant was even more worried.

He quickly changed his position during the free throw, found the latter, and whispered in his ear,

"Be careful, Anthony might replace you later."

Martin didn't care.
"Just change it, I'm not afraid of him. Didn't he make me doubt my life in the last game? How about that block, wasn't it cool?!"

Durant sighed and said worriedly,

"But this one is different. Didn't you see that he succeeded in beating up several of my guys just now?"

"I saw it, but isn't that because you're not paying attention? You were so caught up in a war of words with him that you naturally couldn't pay attention to the details before he started."

Seeing that he didn't care, Durant became anxious and wanted to say something, but the second free throw had already ended and the ball hit the rim. He could only temporarily interrupt the conversation and rush into the inside to join the fight.

But the basketball was still snatched away by the opponent, and after many twists and turns, it finally landed in Anthony's hands.

And in front of him was Kevin Martin, who was specially replaced.

Looking at the thin shooting guard in front of him, Anthony couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What are you laughing at? Have you forgotten how embarrassed you were last time?"

"I can't believe you dare to challenge me."

Anthony was happy and pulled the ball back.
"Do you really think you can still defend against me? I've already beaten your boss."

"I've already performed it in the last show. You can try challenging me again."

"It's shameless to talk big."

Anthony immediately started the triple threat, and then while adjusting his breath, he began to make various fake moves.

But Martin was focused.

According to Lin Chuan’s special training, Anthony will obviously choose to shoot this time!

Martin immediately took a step forward, ready to jump.

At the moment his center of gravity changed, Anthony grinned, then lowered his center of gravity and blasted the ball with great force.

The man has reached the free throw line.

And stopped there suddenly.

Raise your center of gravity and jump in one smooth motion.

Another mid-range shot was scored.

Help the team take the lead successfully.

what? !

Martin was at a loss.

its not right!
He would obviously choose to shoot this ball.

How could there be a breakthrough!
Anthony walked past him and sneered.
"Idiot, no matter how stupid you are, you wouldn't shoot the ball when you're already trying to block it."

"Next time, if you want to predict, do it slower, at least wait until the other team is ready to shoot the ball."

Anthony shook his head and slowly returned to defense.

He is indeed a player known for his defense.

Not everyone can defend so poorly.

It was really shameful that I was blocked by such a player in the last game.

While retreating, Anthony looked at Lin Chuan who was standing in the inside and stared at him.

As their eyes met, Lin Chuan seemed to have understood what the other person meant.

I have cracked your trick.

Next, it's your turn!
Lin Chuan frowned, and then fighting spirit appeared in his eyes.

In that case, I won’t try to cut corners. I will use my hard power to crush you and show you what a team with 74 wins means!
Anthony!
(End of this chapter)