James frowned as he failed to take advantage of his continuous confrontation.
Artest is indeed the best candidate to defend James. He has a strong body and extremely fast footsteps, especially using physical confrontation to put pressure on offensive players.
James did not continue to play hard, he gave the ball to the big Z inside.
After Big Z got the ball, he took two dribbles and hit Randolph with his back continuously, "Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Turning around and hooking his hand, "Whoosh!", Big Z steadily scored 2 points.
2 to 0!
Big Z is nearly 20cm taller than Randolph, and Randolph's jumping is average. Even if Randolph is very stable, he can't stop Big Z's attack.
This little hook is very beautiful. At this time, the traditional center has not withered yet.
They have solid skills and comprehensive offensive methods, and they are not comparable to those "jumping boys" of later generations who can only dunk.
Knicks round.
Li Yan held the ball for half the game.
"The Knicks' offense, this is Li Yan's first round here." Smith analyzed:
"When he was with the Nuggets, pick-and-roll was the most common basic tactic used by Li Yan, whether it was Kenyon Martin, Marcus Camby, Nene Hilario, or even Carmelo Anthony and Allen- Even Iverson can cooperate with Li Yan."
"Lee is a master of the pick-and-roll, and he is the best point guard in the league who knows how to play the pick-and-roll."
"However, with the Knicks, Zach Randolph doesn't play pick-and-rolls much. In the Trail Blazers, he mostly attacks with the ball."
Barkley explained: "Zach Randolph is not an easy person to get along with. I don't know if the Knicks can straighten out their offense..."
Barkley stopped mid-braining because something unbelievable happened.
Li Yan didn't even call for tactics, Randolph took the initiative to come to the top of the key to provide cover.
(Randolph: I am absolutely voluntary, big brother can convince people with reason!)
Li Yan used the pick-and-roll to directly kill the inside line.
Li Yan is the best pick-and-roll point guard in the league. He has no disadvantages in the pick-and-roll with inside players.
Randolph has a variety of offensive methods, and the pick-and-roll between him and Li Yan is not easy to defend.
Big Z's attention was all on Randolph, who was passing down. He didn't expect that Li Yan had no idea of passing the ball.
Li Yan did not slow down after reaching the inside line. He jumped up directly facing Drew Gooden who was defending.
"Teng!" Li Yan was like a roc spreading its wings.
Drew Gooden took off with all his strength, but——
Something horrified him happened. Gravity seemed to have lost its grip on Li Yan.
Drew Gooden has begun to fall, but Li Yan is still rising.
"boom!"
Drew Gooden was dunked to the ground. Li Yan hung on the rim for a moment and then landed easily.
Li Yan didn't do anything to celebrate. He turned around and went back to defense.
If it weren't for Drew Gooden lying on the ground and the buzzing rim, many people would even think that the previous round was just an illusion.
After all, violent dunks have never been Li Yan's label. Before, Li Yan had never completed a dunk in a confrontational situation.
"WOW!"
"Unbelievable!"
"Wang Defa!"
The entire Madison Garden erupted in cheers.
Many fans stood up excitedly. LeBron James could only do such a violent dunk.
Judging from Li Yan's appearance, he couldn't be too relaxed.
Inside the TNT studios.
Barkley and Smith were both stunned and speechless.
The camera shows Barkley, his mouth wide open, and he can definitely stuff two eggs into it.
"WOW!" "WOW!" "WOW!"
Buckley howled like a killing pig.
"Farke! Farke! Farke! Is this Li Yan? I really thought I saw Vince Carter."
"There were no fake moves, no poor rhythm, no skills, just a head-on confrontation. Li Yan dunked on Drew Gooden. Oh my god, what a strong shot in the air."
"Lee, this is not your job. Shouldn't you do a nO-lOOk-paSS, or finish it with a floater and a hook."
Barkley felt that he had been deceived by Li Yan for a season: "Isn't what I saw last season really Li, or did he just not want to dunk!"
Smith also laughed: "Charles, you are not alone. No one could have imagined that Lee's first goal with the Knicks was such a violent dunk."
"In our impression, Li Yan has never been a dunker. Maybe this is our misunderstanding of him. It's not that he can't do it, but he just doesn't want to do it."
"Oh, Lee, you can't do this." Barkley joked: "You are so skilled, how can you just use your body to play the ball?"
…………
Knight's turn.
After Gibson held the ball for halftime, he handed the ball to LeBron James.
With the experience just now, James did not choose to force Artest this time, he asked for a pick-and-roll.
Big Z covered his crotch and lifted it up, and James used the cover to get rid of Artest.
Randolph switches to guard James.
James broke through and passed to Big Z. After receiving the ball, Big Z took advantage of the situation and started to attack the basket.
"Whoa!" He dunked easily.
"On this ball, the Knicks had a problem with their defense. After Zach Randolph switched to guard James, Big Z was left unmarked. The Knicks missed someone inside, giving Big Z an opportunity to score easily. "Smith explained:
"After all, the Knicks are a newly formed team, and their starting five only have limited practice sessions at the airport during the preseason."
"Yes, judging from the current situation, the Knicks have improved a lot. Zach Randolph and Ron Artest are very active on the court."
"This is a good sign," Barkley explained.
Knicks offense.
Li Yan reached the top of the arc with the ball, and Randolph was about to come up to cover.
But before Randolph was in place, Li Yan had already started.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Li Yan quickly changed direction and shook his body so much that Gibson was overwhelmed.
"Whoosh!"
After changing direction for the second time to collect the ball, Li Yan roared away.
Gibson wanted to pursue him, but he couldn't move his body at all. He was pinned in place.
Li Yan used a beautiful double change of direction to wipe out Gibson's defense.
"WOW!" Madison Garden exclaimed again.
After passing Gibson, Li Yan continued to accelerate, and he blew into the Cavaliers' inside line like a whirlwind.
James let go of Artest and he followed Li Yan.
James has always been at the top of the league in chasing shots. His strong jumping and core strength allow him to often send out "big shots" in pursuit of defense.
Li Yan, who had "full vision", noticed James behind him, but he did not choose to pass the ball.
Directly in front of Li Yan, Big Z, who is 221cm tall, is waiting.
He's flanked by Drew Gooden, who's always ready to help.
Normal people would choose to pass the ball when faced with such a "drag net", but Li Yan did not.
He wants Knicks fans to worship him not by his historical results, but by his on-the-spot performance.
Li Yan knows that Knicks fans are the most picky fans, and he just wants to win them over in the shortest possible time.
Li Yan continued to take two steps, and the "Datang Generation" under his feet created a huge "friction" with the ground.
"Teng!" Li Yan increased the speed to the maximum and took off resolutely.
He quickly rose into the air like a rocket, without any thoughts of opportunism, and just moved forward without any thought.
Everyone can see that Li Yan wants to dunk!
In the Madison Garden stands, the fans all stood up.
Thanks to James' physical talent, Li Yan's jumping and physical confrontation have made a qualitative leap.
Coupled with the suppression of vision brought by "Eagle Eye", Li Yan has an unparalleled advantage in the air.
Drew Gooden rushed over from the side, but his positivity ended up doing bad things.
LeBron James, who took off immediately behind Li Yan, was delayed by Gooden.
In the blink of an eye, James was already one step behind.
In the aerial confrontation, Li Yan raised the ball high above his head.
"Bang!" Li Yan shook Big Z hard.
The huge impact caused Big Z to land early.
The only thing left in front of Li Yan was the basket.
"boom!"
James took a step behind him and could only watch helplessly as the basketball was pushed hard into the basket by Li Yan.
