On May 12, 1997, the first team to advance to the conference finals was born!
That night in the Western Conference semifinals, 93:98, after a hard-fought overtime, the Jazz successfully defeated the Lakers.
The series score was 4:1. The Sharks traveled west and were once again swept by the Gentlemen.
After the game, the employment of Lakers head coach Del Harris was questioned by the Los Angeles media.
After Van Exel completed the steal, the Lakers had a chance to kill the game. As a result, Kobe Bryant missed a three-pointer.
In overtime, Kobe continued to take shots, resulting in two more misses.
O'Neal's six fouls and leaving the game became a turning point in this game, and Kobe's three no-touches brought an end to the Lakers' journey this season.
After the game, head coach Harris did not complain that no one on the team was available in overtime, nor did he complain that the players performed poorly in overtime. He only scored 4 points in total. Faced with questions from the media, he asked instead:
"You always complain that I don't give Kobe Bryant a chance. Now, I hand the game over to him and you question my choice?"
"This is just the price young players need to pay for their growth."
O'Neal, who was troubled by fouls, played 37 minutes, made 9 of 17, 5 of 9 free throws, 23 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block and 2 turnovers;
Van Exel played 51 minutes, 9 of 17, 2 of 7 from beyond the arc, 26 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 2 turnovers;
Kobe Bryant, who came off the bench, played 29 minutes, shooting 4 of 14, 0 of 6 from beyond the three-point line, 3 of 3 free throws, and contributed 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 turnover.
Although the Lakers performed very well in this game and the team made a total of 7 turnovers, the opposite Jazz also performed well.
Stockton made 11 of 13 shots, 1 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, and 1 of 2 free throws. He scored 24 points, 1 rebound, 10 assists, 1 steal, and 4 turnovers.
Under the leadership of this veteran point guard, the Jazz only made 13 mistakes in the game.
Karl Malone made 9 of 21 free throws and 14 of 18 free throws, scoring a game-high 32 points, grabbing 20 rebounds and making only one turnover!
Being swept by gentlemen, Silver Fox Harris and O'Neal took the initiative to take the blame. For this, the Los Angeles media did not blame Kobe Bryant. The rookie could not be blamed for the loss.
As for Kobe's additional training after the game, no one cared. Only when the rookie becomes a big star in the future will the media dig into this history.
Li You also watched the game at home, and the 35-year-old Stockton once again left a deep impression on him.
The opponent did not use too many fancy dribbles. In the positional battle, there were more sudden stops and starts, and most of the shots were concentrated near the free throw line.
But when it comes to transition attacks, this old-school point guard can always send out passes at the right time, allowing his teammates to score easily.
With excellent shooting skills, Stockton and Malone's pick-and-roll power doubled, and the two old guys defeated the Lakers.
Stockton's performance also reminded Li You of the words of head coach Calhoun:
"A player's ability and characteristics will not change much after entering the league. Most players who enter the NBA start practicing as teenagers, and the characteristics of players have been determined since they were teenagers."
"Don't try to imitate others, but understand the game and see how these good players control the game is the most important thing."
There were three games on the night of May 13th. Since the Hawks and Pistons had played five games before, No. 11 was forced to play a back-to-back after returning home.
At 89:80, the Bulls successfully got the match point, and the series score reached 3:1.
In 43 minutes of playing time, Michael Jordan made 12 of 22 shots, scoring 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 5 turnovers.
Although the Bulls made many mistakes and had few possessions, the Eagles made back-to-back blows and ultimately lost the chance to equalize the score.
After this game, no one is discussing whether the Bulls can reach the conference finals. With the match point in hand, ball commentators unanimously believe that the Bulls will end the series.
McDuck shot 54.5% from the field, and was slapped in the face by the critics who belittled him.
If the Knicks and Bulls both win, then the two teams in the Eastern Conference finals will be officially announced!
That night, Madison Square Garden was packed, and New York fans were expecting the home team to advance at home tonight.
When the away team came out, boos were everywhere, but for the Knicks, without Alan Houston and Ewing, the fans didn't care.
Li You finally enjoyed the treatment of his final appearance. Hearing the huge cheers ringing in his ears, it felt good to passively become a core player.
During the singing session, Starks next to him crossed himself on his chest and began to pray to God. The veteran won the starting position.
When the stadium lights came on, Li You looked calm, turned his head, and moved his body. In tonight's game, he will become the team's tactical core.
"Without two main players, coach Van Gundy can only lower the height of the lineup tonight."
"Lee and Starks partnered in the backcourt, Larry Johnson and Charles Oakley were on the front line, and Verback Williams was at center."
Feeling the warm atmosphere at the scene, the commentator Marv Albert's tone became much lighter.
"Without PJ Brown, the Heat also chose to lower their height!"
"The backcourt is still Tim Hardaway and Voshon Leonard, the forwards are Dan Marley and Jamal Mashburn, and the center is Alonzo Mourning."
Commentator John Andaris breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the adjustments made by Pat Riley. One senior and four juniors can still handle it.
As the players from both sides completed their final warm-up, the noise at the scene became louder and louder. When the players came to the center of the field, no one said hello.
This game is a life and death battle for everyone in the Heat. If they lose, they will fish. It is difficult for them to accept such a result.
Li You adjusted his arm guards in his own half. The white home jersey still looks better than the away jersey.
The players on both sides were in different moods. Everyone on the Heat team was visibly nervous. The referee in the center circle threw the ball high. Mourning got up early and was easily moved by veteran Buck Williams.
"Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!"
Li You took control of the ball, and a huge cheering sound immediately sounded on the scene. Tim Hardaway immediately stepped forward to lead the defense. The Heat's game strategy did not change much.
Quickly moving through the half court, Li You came to the top of the arc. The two insiders were both on the left and right near the baseline, while Starks stood on the right wing near the sideline.
Larry Johnson quickly moved up the line, slowed down at the free throw line, turned a small corner and ran to the left elbow.
Li You, who was protecting the ball sideways at the top of the arc, quickly sent a ground pass. Larry Johnson relied on his physical advantage to catch Dan Marlica behind him.
The moment he received the pass, he suddenly stopped, took the initiative to fight off the defense, then took a small step back, and Larry Johnson quickly made a jump shot!
"Whoa!" A steady hit from mid-range.
It took 11 seconds for the Knicks to complete the attack. The fans began to cheer loudly. Li You retreated quickly and high-fived "Auntie" in celebration.
"We changed our tactics tonight and our offense was very determined. This seems to be a good thing!"
Commentator John Andaris also likes crisp offense. The first round reminded him of some regular season situations.
"Defense! Defense! Defense!"
The enthusiastic fans continued to cheer for the defense. Li You, who retreated to half-court, glanced back and saw that the Heat had greatly expanded the offensive space. He also guessed what tactics the opponent was going to use.
Li You turned his head and motioned for Oakley to stand a little inside. For Jamal Mashburn, according to the game plan, he could let it go.
Compared to the Knicks' offense, Tim Hardaway quickly handed over the ball after dribbling through half the court. Mourning received the ball at the free throw line, and Dan Marley stepped forward to complete the handoff.
Soon, the four players on the perimeter passed the ball continuously. While moving up the line, they also tried to break through with the ball. However, the Knicks did not lose their position in one-on-one defense. After a lot of twists and turns, they returned to the simplest position.
Tim Hardaway returned the ball at the top of the key, and Mourning moved again to the left of his teammate, preparing for a pick-and-roll.
At this time, Dan Marley was standing on the left wing, Dan Marley, Voshon Leonard and Jamal Mashburn were in the left and right corners, moving up from time to time.
Looking at the position behind him, Li You knew that Tim Hardaway would most likely choose to break through and score the ball.
Li You quickly raised his right hand, indicating that he would block Tim Hardaway's left-hand layup. Oakley began to move slowly, preparing to guard the opponent's right hand.
The moment his teammates stood still, Tim Hardaway immediately lowered his center of gravity, dribbled the ball with his hips, switched to his left hand and quickly changed direction in front of his body, scooped up the ball with his right hand, and broke through with a cross step.
Li You has defended this move too many times. He immediately slid to the left and back, always keeping himself beside Tim Hardaway, and at the same time providing "confrontation".
Unable to get past the defense, Tim Hardaway broke through to the penalty area, spotted Oakley and began to move quickly. Unable to get close to the basket, he passed the ball to the right corner.
After Jamal Mashburn caught the ball, there was no one in front of him to defend him. He made a slight adjustment from outside the three-point line and immediately shot a jump shot!
"state!"
A long rebound popped up, and the shrinking Larry Johnson moved to the left side to successfully protect the backboard.
Tim Hardaway immediately led the defense to Li You who received the ball, and everyone in the Heat quickly retreated.
After receiving the ball, Li You held the ball in his right hand, shouldered the defense, and continued to accelerate along the right sideline.
Using all his strength, Tim Hardaway pushed Li You toward the sideline, but was staggered by Li You's sudden dribbling from behind.
Fortunately, the small player adjusted his center of gravity quickly, and Tim Hardaway pounced on him again.
Coming to the right wing, Li You took advantage of the situation and passed the ball to Starks at the top of the arc.
Feeling that Tim Hardaway on his side had not given up on defense, Li You first pretended to run toward the top of the arc to complete a hand-to-hand pass, and then suddenly reversed and quickly moved toward the baseline.
From right to left, Li You quickly slipped to the baseline. Tim Hardaway could only accelerate to pursue the defense. After going around in a circle, he quickly bounced to the left blocking area with the help of Buck Williams' cover near the baseline on the left. .
Reaching the predetermined position, Li You received Starks' pass, immediately released the ball with his right hand, and broke through smoothly.
When he came to the paint area, he saw that Mourning had shrunk to the basket. Li You quickly dribbled the ball behind his back and suddenly stopped. Tim Hardaway instantly lost his defensive position.
Seeing Li You drifting to the left to complete a fadeaway jumper, Tim Hardaway could only take off hard and interfere.
"Whoa!" The two-point ball hit the net!
It was still a fast attack rhythm, and Li You completed the attack with only one screen.
After consecutive goals in the opening game, the noise in Madison Square Garden became louder and louder. Tim Hardaway made a face, took the baseline ball and quickly made tactical gestures.
The Heat's senior and four junior players can all shoot from the outside, and the offensive space on the court is huge, which also allows Mourning to get better singles space.
Buck Williams fought hard in the low post on the left side, trying to push Mourning into the blocking position.
Tim Hada passed the ball to Woshan Leonard on the left wing after halftime. The latter received the ball and immediately lobbed the ball to Mourning who was looking for the ball from behind.
Starks followed the ball and went straight to Mourning, helping to defend and double-team him. After receiving the ball, he did not dare to drop the ball. Mourning immediately threw the ball to the outside.
The quality of the pass is good. Woshan Leonard receives the ball from the left wing. Without much adjustment, he just lifts the ball and throws it!
"state!"
A long rebound popped up and Li You just picked it up in the paint area.
Seeing everyone in the Knicks starting to speed up again, Pat Riley on the sidelines began to loudly call on the players to retreat.
After missing two outside shots after the opening, the Heat's defense began to become irritable.
Li You came to the right wing. The Heat had completed their defensive matchup. Oakley moved quickly and came to the wing to cover.
Holding the ball in his right hand, Li You, who had been protecting the ball sideways, didn't move much and simply broke through on the right side.
Jamal Mashburn noticed Li You leaning forward and accelerating at the three-point line, and immediately slid to cooperate with Tim Hardaway to double-team.
The Heat suddenly changed their defensive strategy and began to flank the ball holder. Li You reacted quickly, taking advantage of the two men to slide to help defend, and accelerated towards the right sideline.
After pulling the defense, Li You flicked his right wrist and quickly sent a pass from behind.
On the left wing, Oakley caught the ball with no one in front of him. He took a long two-pointer and then made a steady jump shot!
"Whoa!" The long two-pointer hit the net.
The game started with a 6:0 score, which made the New York fans at the scene excitedly shout, "We will advance tonight!"
"What a beautiful offense! Lee gradually took control of the rhythm of the game."
The extremely purposeful offense made commentator John Andaris unable to stop praising him.
"Mourning was very deep this time and helped the Heat get two points under the basket. The opponent's four perimeter players were able to complete the offense from beyond the three-point line. This did have some impact on us."
Commentator Marv Albert saw the Heat attacking in the low post and the other four people were standing outside the three-point line, and he sighed for a moment.
After the opening, the Heat's offensive routine was not complicated. They opened up space, broke through and distributed the ball, got into good positions, and attacked in the low post.
When it came to the crucial game, Pat Riley didn't change much. Instead, he made the tactics simpler. Score, hit, and throw away when you have the chance!
The Knicks have also simplified their tactics. Without Ewing's low-post attack, Li You will tell his teammates in advance what tactics to use in this round.
According to the habits developed in training, Li You will send the pass as long as he runs to the position required by the tactics according to the set time.
If he is delayed by his opponent and fails to arrive in time, then the routine will not be played and Li You will decide how to attack personally.
After Starks broke away from the defense and hit a two-pointer, and after Buck Williams received Li You's breakthrough ball under the basket and made a layup, all five Knicks players on the court scored.
4:10, except for Dan Marley who stole the chicken under the basket to help the Heat score points, everyone else followed suit during this period.
With 7 minutes and 09 seconds left in the first quarter, Pat Riley looked serious and quickly requested a timeout.
The Heat's defense was pretty good, and they retreated very promptly every time, but the stretching offense frustrated the coaching staff.
On the Knicks bench, Jeff Van Gundy was happy.
After the game started, he sat on the bench and hung up. Occasionally he stood up, pretended to shout, and then quickly returned to his seat.
The game was easier than he expected. There were no problems with rebounding and no problems with the offense:
"We played very well and kept the pace of the game!"
After patting the tactical board, Jeff Van Gundy didn't make any adjustments. He excitedly gave out the chicken soup and then hung up again.
Larry Johnson sat in his seat and sighed regretfully. According to the plan, he had a size advantage against Dan Marley, but he failed in two post-ups.
If he failed to seize such an offensive opportunity, he would have to wait to eat the cake in the second half of the game.
"I will foul when I see the opportunity. Mourning is in average free throw form. Let's try his touch tonight first!"
Li You simply replenished his fluids, then turned to remind the two veterans on the inside.
Defending the low post does take a lot of effort. Fouling in advance if you can't defend is also a strategy.
"It's indeed a good idea. This game can be played, but it's a pity that the opponent runs too fast, otherwise there will be some fast break opportunities."
Oakley raised his eyebrows and agreed immediately, and Buck Williams also nodded in agreement.
After the timeout, the noise in the arena continued, and the Heat played hard, making the New York fans at the scene very happy.
Tim Hardaway broke the deadlock for the Heat. Mourning's solid pick-and-roll allowed him to escape Li You's pursuit and successfully picked up the basket in the paint.
There was no celebration after the goal. Instead, he immediately chose to defend Li You who was receiving the ball.
Giving the ball to Starks, Li You quickly ran forward. Tim Hardaway immediately knew what tactics the Knicks wanted to play and shouted to his teammates to pay attention to defense.
When Starks reached the top of the arc, Buck Williams on the left elbow of the free throw line immediately moved down and provided a screen for Li You on the left near the baseline.
Tim Hardaway, who was well prepared, quickly bypassed Li You and saw Li You moving quickly along the free throw line. He cursed secretly and hurriedly walked off the line to pursue the defense.
Seeing Li You receiving the ball from the right wing outside the three-point line, Tim Hardaway quickly adjusted his defensive focus to slow down.
As a result, Tim Hardaway slid in front of him, but found Li You drifting to the right, catching the ball and throwing it!
Standing still, he reached out subconsciously. Tim Hardaway's defense naturally had no effect. When he turned his head again, he saw the basketball hollow into the net.
"oh!!"
The Knicks hit the first three-pointer of the game, and the fans cheered. The point difference has widened!
"Tim Hardaway was right to slow down and slow down, but Lee anticipated his defense. It was a simple and effective offense!"
Marv Albert also felt that the game had become particularly easy, and he began to enter a winning state with a smile.
The two people suddenly lost their conversation in the commentary box. They came to their senses when they saw Mourning succeeding in another shot at the lower right side of the basket.
The Knicks also suddenly accelerated their offensive pace and used the same tactics. Li You cut in laterally and caught the ball from the left wing outside the three-point line.
Li You feinted with the ball and deceived Tim Hardaway's defensive center of gravity. Li You released the ball with his left hand, lowered his center of gravity and then broke through smoothly.
Half a body behind, Tim Hardaway desperately pursued the defense and approached the basket. He noticed that Mourning was also returning to defend. Li You suddenly jumped to the lower left side of the basket, deflected the defense, and then pulled the lever in the air.
Just in time to miss Mourning's block, Li You glided to the lower right side of the basket. Li You twisted his body, grabbed the ball with his right hand, and turned around to pick up the basket!
After consecutive easy scores, Madison Square Garden burst into cheers.
At 8:15, the point difference showed no signs of narrowing.
Li You also suddenly changed his defensive method. Tim Hardaway received the baseline ball and was immediately led by him.
The Heat no longer pass the ball patiently from the outside as before. Tim Hardaway came to the left wing and lobbed the ball to Mourning in the low post on the left.
The latter caught the ball, continued to hit, and approached the basket. He quickly turned toward the baseline and switched to his left hand. Just as he was about to complete the rebound and put the basket, Buck-Williams, who lost his defensive position, immediately chose to foul.
After shaking his hands, Mourning had no time to complain. He came to the free throw line and concentrated on a few shooting postures. As a result, he made two free throws, both of which were irons.
The New York fans at the scene were so happy that they thought their interference had played a role. When they saw the Knicks launching a counterattack, they shouted happily!
The small lineup retreated in time, but Li You, who was accelerating along the left sideline, did not stop the ball and approached the three-point line. He quickly in and out with his left hand while traveling, then opened the way with his shoulder, against the defense, and went straight to the basket.
Tim Hardaway slid desperately and caused physical confrontation. In the end, Li You's left hand picked up the basket and hit the frame.
Before everyone in the Heat had time to rejoice, Oakley and Larry Johnson rushed to the basket. After a scramble, "Auntie" rushed to grab the offensive rebound and successfully put the layup under the basket!
The disadvantage of the small lineup has also been seized by the Knicks. Without PJ Brown, the Heat's rebounding ability has dropped a lot.
In the second half of the first quarter, Li You and Starks took turns to break through, and it didn't matter if they hit the iron. Oakley and "Big Mom" rushed forward and just grabbed it.
Seeing that the Heat failed to make a single transition attack and could only rely on Mourning's iron-blooded jump shots, Pat Riley on the sidelines couldn't sit still.
With 1 minute and 46 seconds left in the first quarter, taking advantage of Li You's free throw, Isaac Austin replaced the invisible Jamal Mashburn, and the Heat set up the twin towers.
After Isaac Austin came on the scene, he helped the Heat get two points under the basket.
Looking back, Isaac Austin delayed Li You greatly, and Oakley scored a long two-pointer on the left wing.
The old guy felt very good tonight. After hitting the shot, he looked at the Heat with a smile.
At 14:23, seeing the point difference widening again, Mourning couldn't stand it anymore and took the initiative to speed up the offensive rhythm. As a result, Oakley fouled the basket as soon as he turned around.
In the audience, the fans stood up and kept shouting and causing interference. After the second penalty, the cheers started again!
The Knicks passed the ball continuously, and Li You quickly passed the ball to Starks in the backcourt. The latter received the ball and went straight to the basket.
After attracting the defensive attention, Starks gave the ball to Larry Johnson who followed up while running.
Completely unguarded, "Aunt" caught the ball and succeeded in a one-arm dunk!
"ah!!"
After completing the dunk, Larry Johnson stood under the basket, beating his chest and roaring.
Voshan Leonard, who retreated on defense, was stunned, and finally launched a baseline kick in frustration.
Seeing that the team had problems retreating, Pat Riley looked ugly. At the end of the first quarter, the Heat's bench was completely silent.
At 17:27, a big hole was dug for 10 points in the opening game. Everyone knew what this meant.
"A perfect first quarter! No mistakes, we completely controlled the rhythm of the game and completely dismantled the Heat's defense!"
"Lee was so good. He made 4 of 6 in a single quarter, 1 of 1 from beyond the three-point line, 2 of 2 free throws, 11 points, 1 rebound and 4 assists. He made the Knicks' offense easier."
Commentator Marv Albert couldn't stop boasting that as long as the Knicks lead by 10 points this season, they have never lost!
Commentator John Andaris also felt that the game was stable, and the 10-point difference made him feel completely at ease:
"The Heat's tactics completely failed. They failed to respond on the outside. Maybe tonight we will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals!"
Everyone on the Knicks bench was smiling. Li You has been with the team for a season and knows the psychology of his teammates.
A 10-point difference allows everyone to enjoy the game and take the burden off their minds.
During the break, Jeff Van Gundy learned the lessons from the previous games and no longer allowed Starks to be the main attacker in the rotation:
"Lee, you go on the field first. We need to continue to score. John, after you go on the field, pay attention to defense!"
It's rare to be able to play in the playoffs. John Wallace nodded quickly. If it weren't for the fact that there was no one on the team, the rookie wouldn't have gotten the chance.
Chris Childs and veteran Herb Williams were also substituted, with Li You and Larry Johnson taking the lead.
The Heat took the lead in attacking, and Tim Hardaway finally found his touch on the outside. After the pick-and-roll, he made an emergency stop at the free throw line and made a jump shot!
When Li You saw that the Heat didn't make any substitutions, he immediately knew that he was going to go all out. If he lost, he would go fishing without caring about his physical condition.
At 19:27, the score difference returned to single digits.
Woshan Leonard looked at Li You beside him, nervously observing the Knicks' movements.
The offense in the rotation phase is very simple. With double coverage at the elbow area, Li You first slaps his arm off, and then quickly cuts horizontally from left to right.
After receiving the ball from the right wing outside the three-point line, Li You saw Woshan Leonard sliding in front of him. After lifting the ball and feinting, he took a big test step with his right foot.
Subconsciously moving back, Woshon Leonard was dumbfounded when he saw Li You put back his feet and then raised the ball and threw it.
"Whoa!" The three-pointer hit the net!
Cheers resounded throughout the arena. Seeing Li You raising his right arm, holding up three fingers, and not forgetting to pretend to be X when retreating, Tim Hardaway glared at Voshon Leonard.
Voshon Leonard felt aggrieved. Li You was not Alan Houston. He got too close and was passed by in one step.
The point difference returned to double digits and was even slightly wider. Tim Hardaway deliberately accelerated the pace of the game. It was also a pick-and-roll at the top of the arc. This time Mourning made a jumper from the left elbow area.
The rebound was protected by Larry Johnson, and Chris Childs quickly hit the ball after receiving the ball.
Just after crossing the center line, Li You caught the ball, released the ball with his left hand, leaned against Woshan Leonard on his side, approached the right wing, and then started to slow down.
At the three-point line, Li You quickly dribbled behind his back, paused slightly, turned his head to look at the top of the arc, switched to his right hand, and pretended to protect the ball sideways.
Just as Voshon Leonard glanced behind him, Li You suddenly lowered his center of gravity and turned around quickly. He grabbed the ball with his left hand, moved laterally, got rid of the defense, and quickly retreated from the three-point line.
Approaching the left sideline, Li You drifted slightly to the left and quickly made a jump shot from outside the three-point line!
Woshan Leonard jumped up to defend, but flew out from Li You's side. The block had no effect.
"Whoa!" Another three-pointer!
"oh!!"
Madison Square Garden exploded in an instant, switching offense, and the unreasonable three-pointer after shaking ignited the atmosphere of the scene.
"God! What an unexpected choice of attack. Li deceived everyone!"
The commentator Marv Albert was also dumbfounded. When Li You turned sideways, he was about to look at the Knicks team that was following, but in the blink of an eye he threw it away.
Pat Riley frowned on the sidelines. Isn't this just a blind throw? Greet the team members loudly:
"Pay attention to defense! Focus!"
Woshan Leonard has a hard time saying that he is not a small player after all, his defensive agility is a bit poor, and he cannot keep up with Li You's rhythm.
19:33, the score difference is even bigger!
Fortunately, the Heat's offense finally responded. Dan Marley used his rich game experience to reverse run at the top of the arc, received a hand-to-hand pass from Mourning, and succeeded in an emergency stop jump shot from the left wing outside the three-point line. !
Jeff Van Gundy finally found his sense of presence, stood up quickly, and called the newbie John Wallace to pay attention to defense.
Chris Childs advanced quickly and reached the top of the arc. Li You, who was near the baseline on the right, suddenly accelerated again, made an arc, and crossed the line.
"Auntie" moved the cover position to the left wing near the three-point line. Mourning noticed that his teammate was completely thrown away again, and when Li You caught the ball, he immediately switched out.
Li You caught the ball and feinted, and Mourning, who came to defend him, immediately leaned forward and almost jumped out.
Deceiving the opponent's defensive center of gravity, Li You quickly released the ball with his left hand, then stepped sideways, without giving the opponent a chance to defend again, and quickly shot a jump shot from outside the three-point line!
"YES!! Li Huang broke away from the defense and scored another three-pointer!"
After hitting three consecutive three-pointers, the commentator Marv Albert shouted at the top of his lungs.
Spike Lee on the sidelines stood up, raised his hands in the air, shouted, and also shouted to Mourning:
"Man, watch your ankles! Go home and go fishing!"
Li You and Larry Johnson celebrated with high fives and blocked people in various ways. Everyone in the Knicks team basically understood the essence of the tactics.
Sparing no effort to repeatedly accelerate and run, Li You fully demonstrated his explosive scoring power during the rotation phase.
Completely ignoring the Heat's score, Li You started crazy shooting mode.
After the crosscut, facing Mourning who switched defense, Li You made a breakthrough and made a mid-range emergency stop jumper after a feint.
After the outside bomb, on the right wing outside the three-point line, Woshan Leonard, who was chasing after him, was deceived by Li You's feint and was passed by him in one step.
In the end, I watched Li You cut into the basket and succeed!
Tim Hardaway, who was speeding up the offensive pace, had just hit a shot in the paint. The Knicks quickly sent a baseline ball to the left wing. Li You received the ball and broke through with a cross step.
The left hand just wanted to carry Woshan Leonard's defense. He quickly turned around in the blocking area and came to the paint area, causing Mourning's hitter to foul.
The New York fans at the scene became more and more excited as they watched, they went crazy and couldn't stop it at all!
After making both free throws, Woshan Leonard's eyes were already straight. When he saw Li You raising the ball, he subconsciously wanted to jump to defend, but the defense became more and more stretched.
Pat Riley's timeout failed to change the situation on the court. It wasn't until Li You switched offense and threw iron blindly from outside the three-point line that his touch began to decline.
With 3 minutes and 02 seconds left in the second quarter, Isaac Austin, who had just replaced Isaac Austin, was forced to delay in front of Li You, on the right wing, and was almost passed by again.
The Heat's defensive formation was in chaos, and Voshon Leonard also forgot to change defense. As a result, Li You's ground pass in the blocking area penetrated the defense.
Larry Johnson, who came down the middle, caught the ball and burst into flames. With Mourning in the paint, he barely pushed the ball into the basket!
"ah!!"
After landing, Larry Johnson yelled at Mourning, and ended up getting an elbow from his former teammate. Soon, the two started pushing and shoving. The referee saw that something was wrong and rushed between the two.
The New York fans at the scene sighed with regret when they saw that the two could not fight.
On the Knicks bench, the atmosphere team yelled along.
Jamal Mashburn, who had just debuted, hit a three-pointer from the left corner. Li You, who had returned to the No. 1 position, passed the half court. Buck Williams picked and rolled at the top of the arc. He took the ball with his left hand and took a step to get rid of the defense and raise the ball. Just throw it away!
"Whoa!" The three-pointer hit the net!
Tim Hardaway was also stunned. His hand was still hanging by Li You's side. So he shot?
35:53, a huge point difference, let the fans at the scene begin to celebrate the victory of the game in advance!
"Incredible! Lee completely dominated the game, and the second quarter became his personal offensive performance!"
"In the playoffs, when a rookie performs like this, it reminds me of Magic Johnson."
The commentator, the groom Albert, can hardly play anymore, and even a blind chicken can throw in!
Li You shrugged at Tim Hardaway and quickly retreated.
As Mourning stood on the free throw line again, Li Youcai signaled a substitution. After struggling for most of the quarter, he had to take a breath.
"9 of 11, 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, 2 of 2 free throws, and 24 points in a single quarter, Lee tied the playoff single quarter scoring record set by Michael Jordan in 1990."
"The young man is a little tired. He really should take a rest. If he plays the remaining 2 minutes, he may have a chance to surpass Floyd's record."
Commentator John Andaris just felt that he still had more to say, and the fans at the scene began to applaud Li You as he walked to the bench.
No matter how the Heat defend, Li You can always respond from the outside.
Li You raised his hands and gave high fives to the fans. He walked to the bench, and the atmosphere team stepped forward to give fist bumps:
"That's cool! Lee, you should play a little more, maybe you can break Michael Jordan's record!"
Walter McCarty's eyes were almost green with envy, and he kept chattering away. When he returned to his seat, Li You took a breath and responded casually:
"In the Eastern Conference finals, I happened to meet McDull, broke the record, and still had a chance."
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Walter McCarty had a question mark on his face and seemed to have difficulty understanding Li You’s brain circuit.
The game has basically lost its suspense. Fans who bought tickets to watch the game tonight felt that they had earned their money, and everyone began to celebrate that the home team had reached the Eastern Conference finals again.
At the end of the half, the score was fixed at 39:60. The second half was almost garbage time.
Jeff Van Gundy was smiling from ear to ear, and anyone could tell that the bald young coach was in a good mood.
Pat Riley stopped showing off at this time, pursed his lips, and walked quickly toward the tunnel.
The Heat's playoff journey is over.
In the first half of the game, Li You shot 13 of 17, 5 of 7 from beyond the three-point line, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 35 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists. The game was not over yet, and the New York media at the scene had already reached a climax.
In the third quarter of the game, the Heat no longer cared about the outcome of the game, and began to attack with all their strength, and went to the line to defend without thinking.
"Shhh!!"
Naturally, the New York fans at the scene booed wildly. They also wanted to see the score increase.
The opponent obviously broke through the defense, so Li You simply took advantage of the situation, stretched the defense, and fed the ball to a few old guys.
In this game, Oakley's long two-pointers and mid-range throws became more and more accurate, and Li You's assists skyrocketed.
At 22:22 of the single quarter, when Tim Hardaway came off the court, he saw the technical statistics and Li You got a double-double, and he cursed secretly in anger.
At 61:82, the fourth quarter of the game entered garbage time.
Although he didn't score again, Li You didn't care. He changed into training clothes and sat quietly on the bench.
Starks performed well in this game, scoring consecutive points in the third quarter. However, the veteran was more concerned about his opponent in the final at this time:
"The Bulls also seem to be leading by a big score, and the Eagles are hopeless."
Li You looked around the bench, and finally turned around and responded:
"We will still have attrition in the next game, so enjoy the game!"
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