Chapter 224 The Knicks' Championship
Lin Yang was under great pressure, but after returning to the court in the fourth quarter, he still played very resolutely in the first round. He changed direction and made a step forward and completed a mid-range shot in front of Ibaka's backup defense.
Lin Yang's first game of the new season has already scored 30 points. If this game continues at this pace, 40 points are likely.
Perhaps for the Knicks now, it is acceptable to lose this game. The two inside players have not found a way to coexist on the offensive end. The entire team's new offensive system is also being adjusted. Facing the Thunder, a team that entered the Western Conference Finals last year, it is understandable that it will be lost.
But now the Knicks don’t want to lose this game, and Lin Yang doesn’t want to lose this game. The points are almost the same and they have enough physical strength. Lin Yang said that he can score another 20 points.
The offensive on the Thunder side was a bit stagnant. Although the Knicks' lineup was a little narrow in offensive space, the defense was still OK.
Westbrook used the pick-and-roll to enter the inside and was disturbed by Chandler's assisted defense. In this game, Chandler, who was technically aided, told all fans why his defense is worth 56 million in four years.
But back to the offensive end, the Knicks are most trustworthy now. Melon also gave up on his second small forward competition with Durant tonight and focused on assisting Lin Yang.
The off-ball pick-and-roll at the top of the arc gave Lin Yang a running catch and Harden who was chasing himself.
Today, Ibaka slapped a big hat and then got squirted about trash talk, which made Lin Yang very uncomfortable. Now this is another chance to challenge him, and Lin Yang has no intention of letting go.
Wade's Mysterious Step. After Lin Yang got this skill from Wade in the Eastern Conference Final last year, they were sent away by the Heat before Lin Yang could use it a few times in the Eastern Conference Final. Moreover, in the Heat, the strongest defense always comes from behind him. The effect of this Mysterious Step is not so obvious.
This time, facing Ibaka head-on, Lin Yang chose the mysterious step as a correct way of attack.
Although Ibaka's experience on the defensive end is not very experienced, he has also played in the Thunder for several years. He has been doing most of the work of assisting the defense of this young Thunder. After working for several years, he has to have a lot of experience.
But the step to the right was extremely high, and Ibaka was deceived. At this time, Lin Yang instantly moved his left foot 90 degrees in the middle of the penalty area.
The prong shot after the mysterious step is a regular action. Wade and Ginobili, both of them, like to end with such an offensive method.
When the center of gravity was not able to be transferred, it was rare for Ibaka to block it. However, Ibaka was stunned by the big hat at the beginning. Even though the position is not right now, Ibaka still wanted to block it.
Lin Yang said brother, you are waiting for this moment. Lin Yang's hand pressed down towards Ibaka and the whistle ball entered.
"and one, hey, Mr. Sergi, since you gave me a Christmas gift, I naturally have to return it. I wonder if you like this gift from me? Now you can sit down and rest more."
This is also the attack that Lin Yang has been waiting for a long time. It is because of Ibaka's continuous several backup defenses that Harden's anger will obviously reach 80% every time, but after one or two defeats, Harden's anger will immediately drop back.
Now Lin Yang immediately began to turn his target, but Ibaka could only reduce his anger value to 50%.
Because Ibaka had already eaten his fifth foul in the 21 just now, and he had to sit off the court and rest for a while.
In fact, if the Thunder wants to limit Lin Yang, Ibaka is undoubtedly the most critical link. The speed is good, with height, arm span, and bounce. Such a player is undoubtedly the best assisting player, and there are great restrictions on players with great breakthroughs.
When Ibaka got off the court, Lin Yang's performance would be even better. In the fourth front, he was chasing the points with his own attack.
When the Thunder changed their defense method and started to start the pinch attack, Lin Yang began to show off his pass again.
Anthony has not been able to play Durant tonight, but as a good supporter, he has no problem playing at all. He has practiced a lot of catches and shots in the offseason and made three-pointers.
The score tied, and Anthony also added his score to more than 20 points.
"I think from the beginning of this game, the Knicks can expect Lin to become the emperor of New York and not the son of New York." O'Neal also admired Lin Yang very much.
Stoudemire has never been the boss of a team. When he was in the Suns, even when he was defeated by Yao Ming and Howard to become the center of the team, he was not the boss of the team. In the Suns, he could not be without Stoudemire, but he could not be without Nash. He has never been a MVP player. Now he is 30 years old. As a brutal insider, he has reached the peak tail, let alone go further.
Anthony is very strong. In fact, in the ideas of the Knicks boss and general manager Glen Ward, Anthony will be the boss of the Knicks in the future years. The big brother with the dual core will be Anthony. After all, he is the pride of heaven with James. Unfortunately, in the era when forwards are rampant, he has never played for a while, let alone MVP.
If you want to win a championship, it is not enough for the team to only lack one MVP-level player. Not every team can replicate the legend of the Civilian Pistons in 2004.
I thought Anthony might evolve after joining this Knicks, but now it seems that it is more reliable to expect Anthony to evolve than to expect Lin Yang to become the top player.
"Whether the Knicks have a chance to become the champion this year, Lin's growth is very important, and Cameron's strength is just like this. He has passed his ball-raising period." Barkley praised.
However, Kenny Smith was hurt by Lin Yang last season. Until now, he still doesn't want to admit that Lin Yang is already another superstar of the Knicks. He frowned: "Lin is still too young, and he still needs experience in the playoffs."
Chapter completed!