Li You has always felt that there is something wrong with the Knicks' offense. No matter how many routines they practice in training sessions, they all disappear when they get to the court.

After the game entered the second half, the Knicks' offense became more and more classic. Starks dribbled through the half court, especially when he wanted the ball in the low post on the right side.

The aggressive blocking gave Ewing a chance, but he just received the pass and was pushed by Luke Longley from behind, and Harper suddenly retreated to help defend.

With the two men working together to defend, Ewing immediately gave the ball back to Starks on the right wing outside the three-point line.

Harper slid back to defend again, and Starks quickly transferred the ball laterally. Alan Houston, who came to the top of the arc, received the pass, dribbled the ball laterally, and passed the ball to Larry who was in the low post on the left asking for the ball.

-Johnson.

After catching the ball, he immediately released the ball with his right hand, and after continuous back-up play, he approached the paint area. Then, Larry Johnson used his left foot as the axis and quickly turned toward the baseline.

Finally, despite Pippen's block, he barely managed to complete a fadeaway jumper.

Larry Johnson knew the ball was gone as soon as he took the shot, and immediately reminded loudly:

"rebound!"

Charles Oakley was in the paint with Rodman, pulling each other, and the referee didn't blow the whistle. Finally, Rodman, who was in a favorable position, jumped up high, grabbed the rebound, and then pretended to be X.

holding the ball in his arms.

The fans at the scene exclaimed, and Rodman threw the ball to Michael Jordan. After receiving the pass, the latter quickly rushed across the center line and came to the left wing of the three-point line. He held the ball in his right hand and continued to accelerate with his shoulders down.

Alan Houston, who quickly retreated from defense, could only slide back to the left. As a result, when he reached the free throw line, Michael Jordan suddenly stopped, crossed the step and pulled back, quickly combined the ball, and then raised the ball and feinted.

The realistic fake action suddenly made Alan Houston jump. In the end, Michael Jordan hung on the defense and calmly completed the mid-range jumper!

"Squeak!"

The ball was scored at the buzzer, and Madison Square Garden was booed for a moment. In the third quarter, the game was like the playoffs last season, and the Bulls were counterattacked, and the Bulls scored easily.

The only difference from last season's playoffs is that this time the Knicks have two players who like to attack with the ball in the low post, and the two of them take turns poking up to gain position.

The Bulls started to work hard, and Michael Jordan completely found his shooting touch. After a few rounds, the point difference had reached 8 points. With extra free throws, it would be 9 points.

Michael Jordan, who was chewing gum, ignored the sounds of the scene and calmly made the free throw.

70:61, the score difference is already reaching double digits!

Jeff Van Gundy did not request a timeout, and Li You on the bench once again saw the Knicks' classic offense.

After passing the ball several times, Ewing failed to attack in the low post. There was not much offensive time left. He was forced to go to the line and set up a high pick-and-roll for Starks. The latter used the screen to dribble from the right wing outside the three-point line.

He took a step forward and shot a long two-point jumper.

"oh!!"

After taking over the pot, the fans at the scene sighed, and Rodman grabbed the rebound and quickly hit the ball.

Harper received the ball and immediately passed it. Pippen received the pass and came to the right wing beyond the three-point line. After an emergency stop, he cut in quickly and simply.

Larry Johnson lost his defensive position and subconsciously pulled Pippen to the free throw line.

"Shhh!!"

I don’t know who the boos were for at this time. The commentator, Marv Albert, had completely lost his mood and said helplessly:

"Maybe this is the difference between us and the defending champions"

The score difference reached 11 points, and Jeff Van Gundy finally requested a timeout.

Li You has completely realized the tacit understanding of everyone on the Bulls team. The old guys know when to exert force and how to score points efficiently and effortlessly.

The Knicks' offensive routine has long been figured out by the opponent. Ewing's isolation environment is too poor, and his outside shooting percentage is also problematic.

"When Pat catches the ball in the low post, everyone must move and don't wait for the ball!"

Jeff Van Gundy hugged the tactical board, squatted on the floor, and loudly reminded his players.

As soon as Li You heard this, he knew that the offense should give the ball to Ewing in the low post. After the timeout, the players from both sides returned to the court.

On the bench, rookie John Wallace whispered beside Li You:

"We didn't use any of those things in training sessions. When it comes to games, we know how to please these veterans!"

The unlucky rookie Walter McCarty was in the fourth position, and he was squeezed out of playing time by the veterans. At this time, he also complained in a low voice:

"If we fall behind by a big score, I don't know if the coach will let me play."

Li You said nothing because he knew that as long as the Bulls played through the third quarter, they would have no playing time.

Just as Li You guessed, the Bulls, who rotated frequently in the first half, fully exerted themselves in the third quarter.

At 80:69, the game was completely reversed.

At the beginning of the 4th quarter, Li You came on again, playing only 3 minutes. As the Bulls' main lineup returned one after another, Jeff Van Gundy also became the main player.

The fans at the scene began to express their dissatisfaction with boos. After 5 minutes, the game completely lost its suspense.

Scott Brooks and Walter McCarty, who were at the end of the Knicks' bench, finally got a chance, and the atmosphere team completely consumed the last three minutes.

104:91, even though it was only a preseason game, the Knicks' offense was stretched again and they lost the game neatly.

Phil Jackson smiled and shook hands with Jeff Van Gundy, while Michael Jordan didn't seem to break a sweat, smiling and fist-bumping with the Knicks.

The vindictive Michael Jordan only ignored Jeff Van Gundy and showed a dismissive attitude towards the young head coach.

The New York fans at the scene only felt that this game was like eating a Xiang-flavored chocolate!

The loss was so ugly that many people started to spit out sweet things again.

In 13 minutes of playing time, Li You made 4 of 7 shots and 2 of 4 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 10 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. He took a break in the middle and felt cold in the fourth quarter.

Losing a preseason game is really not a big deal, but losing to the Bulls still made the "good brothers" feel unhappy. After the game, they went back to the locker room and were not in the mood to summarize. They went back to their homes.

Jeff Van Gundy and Patrick Ewing still had to deal with the New York media. After Li You and Starks changed their clothes, they came to the parking lot early to prepare to go home.

After getting in the car, John Starks turned to Li You and said:

"Do you feel a little disappointed that the fans in New York love you but you don't get much playing time?"

Li You, who fastened his seat belt, responded calmly:

"I'm just a rookie, so I'm not qualified to evaluate the head coach's employment. What's more, I'm very satisfied with scoring in double figures tonight."

Starks chuckled in a low voice, and then said self-deprecatingly:

"There was a time when New York fans loved me, but this was Ewing's team!"

"The Knicks just signed him to a big contract, and the superstar needs data."

"Don't complain that Van Gundy doesn't change his tactics, because Ewing deserves it. He is irreplaceable in New York!"

Li You started the car, put on a smile and did not respond. The "four major centers" indeed have a good reputation, but the old guys are already going out of style.

This is not the broadcast era of the 1980s, and better broadcast conditions have also changed fan preferences.

Losing is nothing to brag about, but Li You left a deep impression on New York fans and the media.

Li You's beautiful goal that night swept the sports news in New York. The Big Apple City, with its highly developed media, has a first-class star-making ability!

In the post-game commentary on MSG TV, basketball analyst John Kenneth even praised it:

"New York needs an outstanding player like Lee. He is not yet 19 years old and has already achieved success in the NCAA!"

"Look at these beautiful goals again. If I were a fan, I would buy a ticket for him!"

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In the era of pouty people, who is the protagonist of the Knicks? Maybe the media and fans will give the answer soon.

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Chapter completed!