On February 18, 1997, that night the Knicks would play their last home game in February.
Patrick Ewing returned from injury, and some New York media had a lackluster response.
After all, the Knicks' record was not affected after the gorilla was injured, and they also played a smooth offense, and several main players were in better and better condition.
During the locker room interview before the game, a large number of reporters surrounded Li You. Tonight's game was also the last live broadcast of the Knicks in the United States in February.
Although the pre-game promotion was for a duel between All-Star point guards, the questions asked by these young masters in front of Li You were completely wrong:
"Lee, do you usually like to listen to Donnie Braxton's songs? Many players in the league are fascinated by her!"
After the reporter from the New York Post asked the question, everyone at the scene burst into laughter, and everyone started teasing Jason Kidd.
Li You, who was wearing a white Knicks training uniform and was in a good mood, also laughed weirdly along with everyone:
"Tonnie is beautiful. She will definitely be a success at the Grammys in a few days, but I still prefer to listen to Mariah Carey's songs!"
Before Li You could finish his words, the New York Times reporter on the other side immediately followed the gossip and said:
The cheers of the fans at the scene made Ewing feel comfortable. He is still the core!
Given enough lead time, Cedric, who was still struggling with Larry Johnson, came to the basket and barely caught the ball.
Li You and Alan Houston nodded. If they could lock down the opponent's backcourt, the game would be much easier.
Li You slowly circled around the inside line and came to the right baseline position. He suddenly turned around quickly with his left foot as the axis, exploded the ball, picked up the ball with his right hand, and instantly returned to the lower right side of the basket.
"Lee needed more chances and looking at how he's doing now, we made the right adjustments tonight."
After watching the score difference return to 8 points, Kevin Johnson was completely discouraged. In the subsequent games, only Kidd was still trying to pass the ball...
This is the second time Li You has played against Gary Payton, and he performed much better than the last time.
"oh!!"
With 42 wins and 10 losses, even though he is only two games ahead of the Heat, Ewing is full of confidence and he is sure to take care of his younger brother.
Larry Johnson has recently begun to pay attention to his playoff matchups in advance. "Auntie" is thinking about playing the Hornets, but it seems that they are not right at the moment.
Kevin Johnson, who was sliding backwards, just came up to defend, but Li You accelerated again.
"The game was ugly? Ugly? We didn't care at all. The most important thing is that we won the game!"
Except for two mediocre catch-and-shoot jump shots after screens, there wasn't much action.
At 40:30, the score difference reached double digits.
Four minutes into the second half, Larry Johnson stole Cedric twice.
It was rare to see such a transitional attack in an ordinary game. The New York fans cheered loudly after they rushed through halftime again!
"Auntie" opened her eyes wide, stood under the basket, roared passionately again, then turned around and high-fived Li You in celebration.
The fans thought the game was not good to watch, but Jeff Van Gundy enjoyed a sense of accomplishment for a long time. Tonight's game was all under his control!
Although the New York fans at the scene were not in high spirits, they were also cheering for the 10th consecutive victory.
Assistant coach Thibodeau on the other side also said:
"Jeff, why did the team only win by 8 points against the 19-win Suns?"
...
Jeff Van Gundy didn't say anything, but when he saw Van Exel shaking and hitting a three-pointer, everyone on the court ran like crazy, and he was still a little confused.
He was smiling after winning the game, and at the post-match press conference, George Karl also followed suit:
At this time, Li You quickly turned around and reminded "Auntie" loudly:
Kidd, who is 1.93 meters tall, has a strong body. Like most talented players, Kidd showed a mature style of play after entering the league, which can be said to be at the peak of his debut.
In 40 minutes of playing time, Li You scored a game-high 18 points, shooting 6 of 13, 2 of 6 from beyond the arc, and 4 of 5 free throws.
"Of course, remember to pay attention to your teammates around you, to be careful of being robbed of your date!"
When the defense failed, "Auntie" raised his hand to indicate that it was his problem and took a baseline kick. Li You made tactical gestures before half time passed.
There is a strong presence on both ends of the offense and defense. In comparison, Alan Houston, who played well in the first two games, is a bit invisible.
Approaching the three-point line, Li You, who was holding the ball in his right hand, did not slow down. Instead, he suddenly flicked his wrist while walking, and the basketball suddenly bounced forward.
Immediately after halftime, the ball was given to Jason Kidd at the top of the arc, and then Kevin Johnson stood on the left wing.
But as the game progressed, everyone realized that the game was not good to watch!
There were half as many reporters in front of him, and the questions they asked were still how many points the team would win tonight. Ewing could only smile confidently:
Even if he lost money, the gorilla was happy. The New York media was full of praise for his performance after returning from injury.
Jason Kidd has retreated to the three-point line, trying to block Li You's breakthrough route.
At 24:26, the first quarter of the game was very anxious, and the coaching staff did not expect that the rookie Suns could survive for so long.
The Lakers fans at the scene loudly cheered for the home team's defense.
It was the turn of the home team players to come on the stage, and the cheers became louder and louder. When Ewing came on the stage, the New York fans at the scene also applauded.
"Afraid of meeting your former teammates? Aren't you and Mourning good brothers?"
A wave of 23:10 in the third quarter directly defeated the opponent. In the end, the Knicks narrowly defeated their opponent 97:87.
Finally, Cedric moved to the lower left side of the basket, turned around and picked the basket, and the basketball stumbled into the basket.
Jeff Van Gundy has heard this sentence many times. After losing to the Sonics, the coaching staff felt that changes had to be made. The loss was so miserable.
"In the last home game in February, we will still beat our opponents. The team has successfully adjusted and we will maintain this momentum!"
Noticing that the opponent wanted to move to defend, Li You, who quickly cut in from the flank, did not slow down. He changed direction slightly while holding the ball in his right hand. The moment he switched to his left hand, his body slid to the left, and then he suddenly took a long stride.
When Ewing received the ball in the left block, Larry Johnson made more cuts without the ball, but his finishing efficiency at the basket was not high and he missed several opportunities.
Once again, the defensive focus was shifted. Kevin Johnson lost his defensive position. Li You, who was free of space, took advantage of the opportunity to combine the ball and made a steady jumper from the front of the free throw line!
"Boom!!" Alley-oop dunk succeeded!
7 of 11, 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, 16 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 turnover. 6 of Li You's assists were easily obtained from Ewing.
On February 19th, everyone in the Knicks will have to pack their bags. In the next 9 days, they will play 6 consecutive away games.
Ewing, who came on early in the second quarter, went 1-for-4 but still couldn't find his touch. After losing to the Sonics, the gorilla almost shut himself down...
"Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!"
In the third quarter of the game, the Suns suddenly collapsed. At 15:22 of the single quarter, the point difference suddenly widened.
Li You played the entire first quarter of the game. Taking advantage of the break, Jeff Van Gundy quickly reminded loudly:
“Cedric Ceballos and Mark Bryant are up front, and Holt Rod Williams is at center.”
Starting from the backcourt, he pressed closely, trying to cause Li You to make a mistake. Van Exel lowered his center of gravity and was ruthless every time he suddenly stepped forward.
Commentator John Andaris briefly evaluated the opponent's lineup. In his opinion, both point guards will be affected.
After landing, Larry Johnson roared passionately and beat his chest. He made 2 of 9 in the last game. "Auntie" just wanted to vent his depression.
There is also an advantage to Ewing being the core. In individual rounds, Li You can easily get assists.
Jeff Van Gundy once again led the team in a typical "iron-blooded" campaign.
Commentator Marv Albert was in a bad mood and was lethargic during the game.
"The pace of the game is too slow, and the opponent's defensive discipline is not very good. We can definitely play faster."
In the Lakers' offensive round, they stopped playing pick-and-rolls and passed the ball inside. When they came to the top of the key to face Li You's defense, Van Exel quickly changed direction. After switching to his right hand, he immediately accelerated with all his strength.
A beautiful counterattack layup, and the scene erupted with the biggest cheers since the start of the game.
After a day off, everyone in the Knicks set off to Los Angeles again to challenge the Lakers away from home.
The silver fox Harris wanted to win by relying on his height, but the new inside line was inexperienced, so Charles Oakley frequently grabbed offensive rebounds.
When the players from both sides came to the center of the field, Jason Kidd gave a friendly fist bump to everyone on the Knicks team.
New York fans naturally wanted to buy tickets to support the home team's last home game. As the on-site DJ began to introduce the away team players, boos gradually started. When Kidd came on the stage, some fans were still shouting:
Eddie Jones, who was retreating on defense, subconsciously turned his head and looked back. He heard the shouts of fans in his ears, but found that the basketball was back in Li You's hands...
Kidd pursued the defense in place, and Alan Houston, who received the ball, once again passed the ball to Li You on the right wing.
At this time, Ewing also moved to the low position on the right and continued to block the ball with his back, while Oakley sank to the left near the baseline.
The coaching staff has been preparing for this game for a long time, and no one wants to be double-killed in the season.
Charles Oakley, who retreated on defense, grinned widely and moved to high-five Li You in celebration. The old guy also rebounded strongly tonight.
After the official timeout in the second quarter, the Knicks' main lineup returned. Ewing completely exploded at this time, constantly rushing into the paint area and completing throws right in front of the basket.
The New York media at the scene felt humiliated. Ewing was in excellent form and had been bragging about it before the game. The result was this?
He released the ball with his left hand and took a big step forward. Li You suddenly blasted the ball vigorously on the spot. After a slight pause, his dribbling rhythm immediately changed.
"Understanding each other won't help. We are stronger!"
Li You moved accordingly and continued to defend in front of Kevin Johnson.
Li You, who was well prepared, dribbled the ball behind his back. After switching to his left hand, he paused slightly. Taking advantage of the opponent's defense again, he lowered his center of gravity and changed direction significantly in advance.
Lakers fans exclaimed, and then saw Li You speeding up to the right wing outside the three-point line and making an emergency stop. They couldn't help but exclaim again.
"Although your age gap is a bit big, your physical condition is very compatible!"
"I love her ass!"
The breakthrough speed was not fast. Li You held the ball in his left hand and rushed into the paint area with the defense on his back. He noticed that the Suns' defense immediately shrank and dribbled behind his back quickly.
This time, "Auntie" stole Cedric who was cutting to the basket. After completing the steal, he immediately threw the ball to Li You on the left wing.
That night, the Great Western Forum Arena was packed. O'Neal was out due to injury. Travis Knight got the chance to start tonight.
There were only 69 rounds in the game, and under Li You's control, there were only 13 mistakes.
Madison Square Garden cheered again, but Kevin Johnson noticed that Li You seemed to be more accustomed to his defense, no longer blindly pursuing speed and the first step like in the first match.
Li You also followed the business and exchanged blows. Kevin Johnson on the side didn't look good on the two of them and turned around and left.
"Acquired Mark Bryant from the Rockets. This new player has been in good shape since joining the Suns!"
As soon as Jeff Van Gundy sat down on the Knicks bench, assistant coach Don Chaney whispered:
Charles Oakley doesn't care about statistics. The old guy is just a little dissatisfied with not widening the point difference. The records of the two sides are very different, so the game should end as soon as possible.
The powerful alley-oop dunk caused another burst of cheers to ring out in the Great Western Forum Arena.
"Shet!!"
"Either I leave, or Jackson leaves!"
"Larry, pay attention to defense!"
Amid the cheers of the New York fans, Ewing succeeded in jumping the ball. After Li You took control of the ball, he noticed that it was still Kevin Johnson who was defending him. He immediately lowered his center of gravity and quickly dribbled across the half court.
After losing to the Timberwolves in the last game, the Suns' record reached 19 wins and 33 losses. It may only be theoretically possible to reach the playoffs with such a record.
Larry Johnson turned around and revealed his thoughts. He no longer wanted to play positional offense and wanted to change his tactics...
The schedule is naturally unreasonable, but the players can only passively accept it.
"The Suns have no chance, we will end the game in the third quarter!"
"This is not good news!"
Van Exel and Eddie Jones partnered in the backcourt, with Jeromy Corsi on the front line, and Eldon Campbell and Travis Knight formed the twin towers.
The New York fans at the scene thought this was a good sign when the Knicks star player scored after the opening kickoff;
After being shown off, Jason Kidd didn't expect that Li You could still do tricks during a counterattack layup...
Ewing performed exceptionally well, playing 36 minutes, making 8 of 13 shots and 8 of 11 free throws. He scored a team-high 24 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 3 turnovers.
Covering his mouth with a towel, Alan Houston communicated with Li You in a low voice.
That night everyone packed their bags and set off for Seattle, where they will challenge the Sonics in a back-to-back away game tomorrow night.
"..."
Madison Square Garden, less than half an hour before the game starts, is already packed.
Li You doesn't like older black girls, and more importantly, this black girl is not his cup of tea.
Although Sean Kemp's status has fluctuated this season, the SuperSonics still achieved a record of 36 wins and 15 losses thanks to excellent perimeter defense and flexible forwards.
In the first half of the game, the angry Kidd didn't take too many shots. As a point guard, he instinctively assisted his teammates and tried to drive the rhythm of the game.
In individual pick-and-roll rounds, Li You always stops and starts quickly, relying on Kevin Johnson to observe the defense before making offensive choices.
"Gary performed very well tonight. If I remember correctly, he should have made 8 of 16 shots and scored 17 points. Don't forget that he was facing an All-Star guard!"
"I'm not his good brother! I mean Pat Riley, he knows our tactics too well."
The rookie Kobe Bryant on the bench of the Lakers could hear the faint cheers from the scene. His heart was filled with soreness and he kept looking at Coach Harris.
Seeing Li You speed up again and rush to the basket, Eddie Jones quickly turned around to adjust his center of gravity and pounced again.
"Oh——!"
Relying on his speed, Van Exel grabbed most of his body, rushed up in three strides, and immediately leaned forward to pick the basket.
Jeff Van Gan began to command passionately, and he predicted the opponent's collapse!
George Karl smiled so brightly that he didn't mention Ewing's performance at all, but instead kept praising Li You's talents...
"Wonderful offense! Beautiful goal! Kevin Johnson was tricked by Lee!"
Ewing still maintains efficient scoring, and Li You is very comfortable feeding the ball. All he has to do is get stuck, then catch the ball at the right position, and then put the basket under the basket.
The "aunt" who actively participated in the fast break immediately jumped into the air, grabbed the ball with both hands in the air, and then slammed the basket vigorously!
"Mariah Carey seems to have broken up with Motura. Lee, maybe you still have a chance!"
It was visible to the naked eye that Kidd was getting angry and his expression became more and more serious. As soon as the game started, he got a focus buff.
The opponent Cedric made 2 of 9 in a single quarter and only scored 4 points. "Aunt" was a little confused. The harder he went, the more shots he made?
Jason Kidd, who was in a bad mood, shot 4 of 6 in the half and 1 of 2 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 9 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. He felt good, but he still chose to pass the ball most of the time.
Li You, who was trying to catch a fish, looked at Suns head coach Danny Ainge communicating with Kidd and was immediately in awe:
Alan Houston took a big step forward, and Kidd's shooting ability is not outstanding. According to the game plan formulated before the game, tonight is to prevent sudden shots. With Ewing back, the team's rebounding is not a problem.
Li You and Alan Houston have become tool men again. One is responsible for passing the ball and controlling the rhythm, and the other is responsible for opening up the space and receiving shots.
After Ewing received the ball in the low post on the left, everyone in the Knicks team pulled away and watched the gorilla play Mark Bryant in the low post.
In the end, 90:98, the Knicks successfully defeated their opponents and won 10 consecutive victories!
Li You accepted the reality. Of course he would not run around with a big center. Veteran Buck Williams is a short inside man, and Ewing is a big man.
On the bench, only Ewing was in the best mood. The gorilla found that being injured was not a bad thing. At least after a short period of rest, his physical fitness had returned to its best condition.
"Pay attention to the opponent's transition attack. Everyone must retreat quickly and counterattack in time!"
Kevin Johnson did not lose his defensive position and remained close to Li You.
Ewing was still stuck in the low post on the left, and the opposing center Holt was also pulling and pulling, making it difficult to pass the ball. "Auntie" quickly returned the ball to Alan Houston, who bounced to the top of the arc.
Kevin Johnson originally thought this was another center singles tactic, but he didn't expect that after receiving the ball, Li You swayed right and left, and immediately crossed to break through.
Ewing also felt that the rhythm of the game was very good. He was very physically fit and it was only a matter of time before he defeated the Suns' inside line.
Kidd's pass was beautiful, but the New York fans at the scene didn't buy it. After booing, they still shouted old jokes...
The Suns' offense has also undergone a lot of changes. Kevin Johnson receives the ball in the backcourt, and Li You keeps a small step away, always paying attention to the opponent's movements.
"Li, Donnie Braxton also extended an invitation to you to return to New York. Don't forget to go on a date!"
After releasing the ball with his right hand, Ewing hit twice, approached the paint area, quickly squeezed in front of the basket, deflected the opponent, and succeeded in the throw.
"Whoa!" The three-pointer hit the net!
This resulted in the game becoming increasingly ugly, with the stars not scoring, and tonight’s tickets being lost!
After receiving the pass, Li You did not slow down and rushed through the opponent's half. He changed direction at the three-point line, switched to his left hand and went straight to the basket.
"We will win, control our mistakes and wait for our opponents to make mistakes. This game strategy is no problem."
Just like Knight said, there are many Li You fans in Los Angeles.
The offense is still smooth and there are very few mistakes, but it just can't beat the opponent...
Li You just took a step laterally, but he didn't expect that there was no defense around him. Finally, he made a sudden stop jumper from the left wing outside the three-point line!
Although there was a chance to shoot a jump shot directly, Kidd still chose to call a pick-and-roll. Center Holt moved to the top of the arc, and Ewing was also moved out of the basket.
On the plane flying to Sacramento, Ewing, who was in a good mood, organized a long-lost Texas Hold'em poker game.
Jason Kidd doesn't care about his boss's mood either. He has been sitting on the bench since he came to the Suns. Treating the All-Star guard like this will naturally give the old guy some eye drops.
"After the transaction, the Suns' record declined. These guys won't buy football anymore!"
"It's a pity that the next time we play against each other will be next season. Li, you are younger than I thought."
After jumping up, Jason Kidd could only watch Li You glide to the lower right side of the basket. With a twist of his right wrist, he easily turned back and picked up the basket!
"Kidd! Donnie abandoned you!"
Madison Square Garden was already silent, but Li You's goal reignited the atmosphere.
In this offense, Ewing was still stuck under the basket with Suns center Holt. At the top of the arc, Li You used Oakley's screen to accelerate the breakthrough with the ball in his left hand.
Inside, Ewing and Holt were still entangled, and Li You, who got rid of the defense, easily picked the basket with his right hand!
The atmosphere team immediately began to discuss this "peerless beauty", and the newbie John Wallace was even more "hateful"!
"Very good! Stick to our defensive strategy. The opponent is not good at three-pointers. We just need to protect the backcourt rebounds."
At the end of the game, Li You and Kidd hugged and greeted each other. They had a tacit understanding of fishing tonight.
After Li You dribbled the ball from his hip to his right hand, he accelerated against the defense and approached the midline. Van Exel cut the ball again.
He circled the ball behind his back, quickly changed hands, and Li You twisted for a layup. Jason Kidd could only follow and jump to block the shot!
"Looking forward to our next match. You are my role model. I have been learning how you handle the ball."
Eddie Jones immediately chased back in front of Li You, trying to delay the attack.
After not touching the ball in two consecutive rounds, Patrick Ewing was not in a good mood at this time. The position of the core players seemed to be challenged:
Ewing found that Li You was chatting more and more with the media in front of him, and everyone was laughing constantly. He felt a little sad for a while. They used to interview him!
Li You, who was banned from participating in the card game, watched a few people chatting in boredom. In the next few days, this kind of scene would happen frequently, and everyone would have to shuttle between planes and hotels.
The gorilla had a comfortable expression on his face. This was the Knicks he was familiar with.
On the night of the 20th, the Knicks ushered in their first away game in the Western Conference. That night they will challenge the 24-29 Kings.
Before the game even started, the media in New York in the past two days dug up all the bad things that happened before. The newspapers added fuel to the fire and ridiculed him wantonly, which made Kidd lose face in front of his new teammates!
"Jeff, the Heat are still winning, and we only have one game advantage left."
At halftime, commentator Marv Albert looked at the technical statistics and praised Ewing's performance.
A rare and beautiful goal finally made commentator Marv Albert raise his voice.
"Pat is in very good condition. He made 7 of 8 in the half and scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. I think he has fully recovered!"
The Suns also wanted to counterattack, but Jason Kidd couldn't find his teammates. The two big men usually stayed behind, and Cedric and Kevin Johnson were tightly guarded.
The good news is that the playing time is increasing. Li You played 40 minutes in this game. Like "Auntie", he has become a "coolie"...
Seizing half of his body, Van Exel held the ball with his right hand and went straight to the basket against Li You's defense!
The Sonics under George Karl are hoarding a lot of forward players.
Travis Knight had just settled into position, and before he could get into position, he found that his teammates had already rushed into the paint.
The game was about to start, and Jeff Van Gundy simply warned:
Ewing made 1 of 8, 5 of 10 free throws, only 7 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block and 3 turnovers.
Amidst the defensive shouts of the New York fans, this time the Suns attacked, Kidd caught the ball at the top of the arc, and noticed that Alan Houston took another big step away from him, and threw it directly outside the three-point line!
Larry Johnson, who cut in from the right side at a 45-degree angle, got the opportunity. After receiving the pass, he took off and used his body in the air to push away Knight who was defending again. He briefly pulled the lever, twisted his body and picked the ball towards the backboard!
It's a pity that the Silver Foxes have no intention of activating Kobe and using new players to defend the All-Star guard. This is not reliable...
Ewing, who is full of energy, is very efficient, and most importantly, as the core of the tactics, he usually passes every attack.
With no one defending him, Li You made an emergency stop outside the three-point line and quickly made a jump shot!
Jason Kidd can always find suitable teammates in fast breaks. After coming to the Suns, he also made some outstanding passes on the bench. When he entered the starting lineup, he naturally had to pay more attention.
Kevin Johnson was the most depressed tonight. He gave up the ball. As a result, Kidd struggled in the second half. Although the pass was beautiful, Cedric felt his hips stretched and could not finish.
At 13:12, with 6 minutes and 38 seconds left in the first quarter, the Suns took the lead for the first time.
"ah!!"
Everyone laughed again, and after half a year's hard work, this matter finally came to an end.
Li You, who was holding the ball in his left hand, also came to the left wing and accurately sent a lob pass.
After returning from injury, Gorilla was full of energy and easily completed the Knicks' first offense.
"Master of Struggle!"
The rotating lineup came on in the second quarter, and Li You changed into training clothes and sat safely on the bench.
Van Exel fell directly to the floor, and the fans screamed again, but the referee did not say anything. Li You took advantage of the situation to control the ball, and then quickly rushed to the opponent's half.
In the third quarter of the game, just as Jeff Van Gundy expected, Kidd began to play hard, and then his offensive role became less and less...
The Suns were also well prepared. Center Holt and new aid Mark Bryant struggled to prevent Ewing from catching the ball easily.
"Aunt" was prepared, but he didn't expect Kidd's pass to be bolder. After the pick-and-roll, Kidd, holding the ball in his right hand, came to the right elbow of the free throw line, and then he made a very penetrating shot. Ground pass.
Next to him, Alan Houston was a little unhappy. He was so efficient in the last game, but he was back to his original form tonight:
Van Exel, who got up to pursue the defense, had a dark face, so he just threw it away? Still in?
6 of 11, 1 of 4 from beyond the arc, 2 of 3 free throws, 15 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 turnovers. Jason Kidd finally reached double figures in assists...
Jason Kidd didn't care about Kevin Johnson's gaze behind him, and smiled and exchanged greetings with Li You.
When the physically fit Ewing serves as the core of tactics, like other traditional centers, he always starts from the low post on the left and right sides to get the ball.
Although Larry Johnson is outdated, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. After being reminded, he also made several good defenses.
"oh!!"
"That's a great beauty. If you miss it, you won't have a chance!"
The inside defense built by Sean Kemp, Detrev Slam, and Jim McIlwain made it difficult for Ewing to catch the ball.
On the Knicks' bench, the atmosphere team was jumping up and down and screaming. Every time Li You contributed a beautiful goal, it always ignited everyone's emotions.
"Whoa!" A steady hit from mid-range.
But in Li You's view, the bald Kidd was just acting as a teammate. Cedric obviously had a good touch, and he kept passing the ball.
After Van Exel came on the stage, he guarded Li You and entered the All-Stars. A bunch of people followed Cha Lemon. Crazy Fan turned into a lemon spirit tonight.
"With a dual point guard lineup, Kevin Johnson may have to make some sacrifices, and Jason Kidd also needs to have the ball in his hands."
At this time, Li You did not force the attack. Instead, he broke through with his shoulders and threw the ball to the upper left side of the basket!
He caught the ball, jumped inside, pushed away the defense, and scored. Ewing played efficiently, and Li You's assists increased again...
"Well done, Lee, that's all!"
In the second half of the second quarter, both sides regained their main lineups. At 36:30, the Knicks still led by 6 points.
After handing over the ball in the first round, Li You realized that the old-school point guard would be playing support tonight.
Ewing was extremely efficient. He made 3 of 4 free throws and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 8 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. All five Knicks starters scored.
Although commentator John Andaris felt that the offense was too conservative, victory is the most important thing, and he also praised it:
Li You suddenly accelerated his dribbling rhythm, and Van Exel was unprepared for the sliding step. He wanted to continue to pursue the ball, but his feet were mixed and he suddenly slipped and fell to the center circle.
After returning from injury, he scored 30+10 points. At the post-game press conference, Ewing was praised by the New York media again. Jeff Van Gundy was full of sense of accomplishment, but the New York Post always sang the opposite:
Facts have proved that in the field of hand-to-hand combat, the Knicks are not that dominant...
When they came to the top of the arc to protect the ball sideways, Ewing and Oakley immediately made a cross-cover in the paint area without Li You using any tactical gestures.
Even "Auntie" could tell that Cedric, who was facing him, was no longer good, and as a result, the Suns were determined to fight against this.
Jeff Van Gundy's game plan is certainly fine. The Suns will make mistakes themselves, and Jason Kidd's penetrating passing is naturally accompanied by high turnovers.
"I didn't expect the Heat to have a winning streak and overtake the Pistons!"
"If we continue to defend like this, the opponent will make mistakes first, and we must seize the opportunity."
"Defense! defense! defense!"
Kidd didn’t want to repair the relationship at all, and even publicly shouted in the media:
"Tonight head coach Danny Ainge ruled out the dual point guard lineup, with Kevin Johnson and Jason Kidd partnering in the backcourt. Maybe the Suns will also have to replace the old with the new."
At the end of the half, at 49:52, the Knicks had a 3-point lead.
At 72:84, the Knicks were defeated by the SuperSonics again.
Everyone in the Lakers could only retreat desperately. Larry Johnson continued to accelerate along the left sideline, and the fast break was extremely active!
Li You raised his left arm expressionlessly, held up three fingers, and walked back from Van Exel.
5 of 9, 1 of 3 from beyond the three-point line, 4 of 5 free throws, 15 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals and 2 turnovers, Li You's double-double ended in this game.
After three quarters, 64:74, a 10-point difference, still within reach!
Today’s installation of x has been completed!
Alan Houston made 2 of 4 in the first quarter and scored 4 points, while Li You made 2 of 3 with 4 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists.
"..."
"Forget it, I just exchanged phone numbers with Kidd, and he doesn't seem to have given up yet! You have to give him a chance."
The Knicks attacked, Li You held the ball with his right hand and quickly dribbled across half court. Kidd took the initiative to switch defense. As a result, Charles Oakley flanked the pick-and-roll, and the man was gone...
Li You quickly returned to defense and high-fived Spike Lee who was cheering on the sidelines.
Kevin Johnson led the defense. When Li You was close to the midline, he threw the ball to Oakley at the top of the arc. The latter caught the ball and immediately passed the ball across to Larry Johnson on the left wing.
We can always chat with people of the same type, and the two even exchanged phone numbers. Kidd is the first superficial brother Li You has made in the league...
Jeff Van Gundy looked stiff and almost broke the defense. Do you have any opinions on winning?
When Starks came off the bench tonight, his efficiency was not very high, which forced the main team to come on after the bench played three minutes.
The much-anticipated game disappointed Jeff Van Gundy, and Ewing succumbed...
Jeff Van Gundy also stood up at this time, punched hard, and kept shouting:
Perhaps it was because he lost so badly in the last game that Jeff Van Gundy adjusted his tactics again and no longer required to get past Ewing in every round...
The Suns are full of tools inside, and Cedric has become the team's main attacker. However, every time Kidd tries to drive this easy scorer, Li You can always predict the opponent's operation in advance.
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During the break, Larry Johnson also noticed that the fans at the scene were not in high spirits and complained in a low voice:
For New York fans, if the first few games were like Dove chocolate, tonight's game will be like delicious Dove.
Looking at Kidd in surprise, Li You found that Kidd looked like a normal person and even raised his hand to his teammates apologetically...
Jason Kidd, Jimmy Jackson, and Jamal Mashburn started fighting each other, causing infighting in the locker room, which was considered a big deal.
The Mavericks' management did not act like a licking dog. After Kidd's shouting, they simply sent away three people, and the team underwent a major change!
In the mSG commentary booth, commentator Marv Albert briefly introduced the changes in the starting lineup after the Suns trade.
"This is my team..."
Some players are in great shape when they come to Madison Square Garden, and New York's fire-fighting experts are definitely indispensable...
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"Defense! defense! defense!"
Forward Terry Cummings also broke out on the bench. Although Sam Perkins, Nate McMillan, and Craig Elu were struggling, they also played well with their physical advantages. Defense.
The retreating Lakers immediately shrank their defense. Li You, who rushed up in three strides, grabbed the ball with his left hand and faked a real pass. He deceived Van Exel who was chasing him. The three of them surrounded him and passed the ball through the gap. out.
Starks saw the entertainment news early in the morning. As the Grammys approached, the attention of the nominated singers exploded...
This is also very different from the past quick handling of the ball, but in the fourth quarter, Li You still only made one mistake.
The Suns made rotations in advance, but for the Knicks, Jeff Van Gundy did not make any substitutions. Ewing did not take a rest until 20 seconds left in the first quarter.
"Bang...shua!" The two-point ball hit the net!
The basketball came out of his hand, but Ewing hit him in the face with a big block from under the basket!
"Shh!"
The Dallas Mavericks' "3J" combination was jealous of Toni Braxton. Taking this incident as a trigger, the young trio eventually completely disintegrated before this year's All-Star Game.
Entering the official timeout, Madison Square Garden booed again.
"The ball went in! Maybe Alan Houston needs to change his defense."
"Whoa!" The three-pointer hit the net!
After receiving the ball, Li You accelerated along the left sideline with all his strength.
Hearing Li You's shouting, Larry Johnson in the right corner subconsciously stuck to Cedric on his side. The next second, Cedric first pretended to move up the line, and then suddenly ran back and quickly slipped to the baseline.
Van Exel just felt that the fans at the scene were having fun. After he fell down and was ignored by Li You, he was completely furious.
Although there were no mistakes and the Knicks offense was well organized and scored, fans felt that the game was different.
Ewing, who returned from injury, played 40 minutes, made 13 of 17, 5 of 7 free throws, scored 31 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 2 turnovers!
Charles Oakley didn't care at all who his opponent was. After hearing "Auntie"'s words, he joked:
This old joke immediately made Kidd angry.
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