This Forward is Not Serious

There were plenty of cheers on social media after Smith had a great game.

"George Karl has JR Smith's instruction manual", "Lin and JR show the tacit understanding that existed in Denver", "This is the best signing of the Nets in the offseason"...

Such compliments poured in.

This is very realistic.

As Lin Ying thought about it, in competitive sports, cooking is the original sin. If you stop cooking, many things can be tolerated.

Of course, some people worry that Smith's performance will be a flash of inspiration.

After all, in Smith's label, "exhaust" is quite high.

Time finally gave the answer.

Smith has changed.

It's true that he's still not consistent, and he's not going to be as good every night as he was against the Heat.

But he did change.

The biggest point is his defense, from a road in the early morning to a trail in the woods.

Maybe his defensive skills aren't great, but he's definitely motivated and looks good.

This change could allow Karl to keep him on the floor longer.

Statistics show that Smith averaged 30 minutes per game in the half month after the game against the Heat, averaging 14.6 points per game and hitting 43% of his three-pointers.

He became the Heat's well-deserved sixth man, and that's the role the Nets have always wanted him to be.

Fans do not know the stories behind Smith, they only know that Smith ushered in a new life in the Nets.

In the past two weeks, the Nets' record has also begun to gradually get on the right track, achieving a record of 6 wins and 2 losses.

The season record of 9 wins and 5 losses also allowed them to follow the Knicks and Pacers to the third place in the Eastern Conference.

All this can be explained.

Much of Smith's added minutes came from Joe Johnson.

This allowed Johnson to get enough rest, and his state began to gradually recover.

Smith's performance and Johnson's recovery greatly reduced Lin Ying's pressure, and the injury on his hand gradually improved.

He also doesn't have to fight an injury truce like he did in Phoenix.

Just like an equation, a change in one of the factors will make the result of the whole equation develop in a completely different direction.

Smith, the X factor, put the Nets back on track.

...

After the day's training, Lin Ying was training, and Cole called him to the office.

Inside the office, Karl and McMillan were both there.

"Lin, we're going to let Deron rest some games, what do you think?"

When Lin Ying sat down, Carl said.

Unlike Sloan's decision notification, Carl prefers to approach issues in a consultative manner.

Delong's rest is not only related to the coaching staff, but also has a lot to do with Lin Ying, the core of the team.

"I'm OK."

Lin Ying gave her answer without thinking much.

Nets everything is on the right track, but the only exception is Deron.

Delong's knee injury was treated conservatively, and the ankle was treated surgically.

The Nets last season lasted until June, which means he came back after only three months of rest.

This caused him to have repeated injuries before he regained his form.

Although the coaching staff had a conscious effort to control his minutes, that didn't work.

In order to ensure the situation of the playoffs, proper rest is the best solution at present.

It's no problem to see Lin Ying, even if this decision is made.

Of course, whether it will work or not, only time will tell.

If it doesn't work, they can only let Deron truce.

That is the last step, and it is not what the coaching staff wants to take. After all, it will be more difficult for Deron to get back to his state after the truce.

After the chat was over, Lin Ying left the office.

As for Deron's rest, who will replace the starter, the coaching staff will decide by themselves, and he does not need his advice.

He went straight to the infirmary.

Delong went to the infirmary for recovery after training.

Lin Ying went to see him.

In the infirmary, Deron was arranged, and Livingston was also there.

Karl has been addicted since playing with three guards in the Heat game, and Livingston has squeezed Kirilenko out of the rotation.

The good news is that it took Livingston five years to finally seem to be recovering from the serious injury that year.

However, out of caution, he still goes to the infirmary for treatment after each game.

It's hard to be inattentive after a person has experienced the horrific injury of a 90° bend and a broken leg.

"Coach Karl asked me just now, and he told me that he would arrange for you to rest."

Lin Ying first cared about Delong's injury, and then revealed the decision of the coaching staff in advance.

"I can still hold on."

Deron did not appear happy, but rather worried.

With the Nets struggling to get back on track, he worries that his rotation is putting the team in trouble again.

"Don't worry, we have a lot of people playing. Look at Sean. You can go all out when you are healed."

Lin Ying said, taking Livingston on the side as an example.

"Yes, mentality is very important, believe in yourself more than anything else."

Livingston on the side said in agreement.

This is his experience over the years.

Injuries are uncontrollable, but human emotions can be controlled.

If you don't believe in yourself, then everything may not exist.

Deron nodded.

What Lin Ying just said was about injuries, but it actually reminded him that the team's point guard position is very rich this season.

Barbosa, Billups, including Livingston now.

Lin Ying turned her head and gave Livingston a positive look.

...

The Nets' next game is on Nov. 28.

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States.

Lin Ying didn't feel much about this festival. As a traveler, he knew that this festival was a bit ironic.

102 Puritans were exiled to the American continent, nearly killed by the freezing cold of winter.

Enthusiastic Native American Indians helped them and taught them survival skills such as hunting and farming.

The Puritans were so moved that they set a day called Thanksgiving and invited the Indians to join them.

Then a few years later, these descendants of the Puritans became the rulers of the American continent and drove out the Indians.

However, this holiday is a very important day for Americans, second only to holidays like Christmas.

The Nets did some thanksgiving before the game on the day, with players dressed as chefs giving fans something to eat at the audience entrance.

This kind of activity is not unique to the Nets, many teams will use this method to bring the relationship between players and fans closer.

After participating in the activity, the team trains normally.

Karl also announced before training that Deron will miss tonight's game because of ankle soreness.

The good thing about having an old injury is that you don't have to program a reason for hip tightness that sounds misleading at first.

By the way, Karl also announced the starting candidate to replace Deron.

Barbosa.

This result is expected.

When Lin Ying is on the court, the team's offense will revolve around him, and the need for space will be greater.

Barbosa is shooting 38.3 percent from three-point range this season, which is not as good as his peak, but it is enough.

And Billups hasn't played much this season, so he won't be able to get used to it if he is suddenly brought up to play as a starter.

...

That night, the Barclays Center was full of people, and everywhere the camera swept, the fans were full of smiles.

In such a grand festival, the mood of the fans is also very happy.

Of course, that also includes the players.

Most of the people who play in the NBA are still Americans.

On-site photographers were constantly looking for footage before the game.

The Cavaliers struggled at the beginning of the season, but they've been running well recently and have moved to the fourth spot.

And they are only half a game apart from the Nets.

So this game may also have some impact on the rankings of the two sides.

Cavaliers head coach Kidd, Irving and Harden, and Josh Smith in training.

For the first time since James left, the Cavaliers feel like a strong team again.

On the Nets side, because Deron can't play, the starlight is a little worse.

However, for the fans on the scene, whether they are local in Brooklyn, New Jersey, or from other places, Lin Ying feels very profitable if he can beat them.

After the warm-up before the game, the scene entered the opening ceremony.

The visiting team comes first.

Irving, Harden, CJ Myers, Josh Smith, Hawes.

Kidd made adjustments to the starting lineup based on the Nets' lineup, targeting one hand.

After the visiting team is the home team.

That's when fans noticed that the home team's entry repertoire had changed.

The background music was replaced with "We Are The Champions," Swift's summer release.

This single was a hit when it was first released, and the popularity was very high.

Although this is only the background music, it has already attracted the cheers of the fans.

As Lin Ying said before, this has really become the exclusive battle anthem of the Nets!

In the background music, the Nets' starting lineup was also released.

Barbosa, Butler, Johnson, Lin Ying, Chandler.

Chandler jumped over Hawes, and the Thanksgiving battle officially kicked off.

Lin Ying caught the ball in the high post and found that the Cavaliers were using Josh Smith to defend him alone.

Josh Smith is one of those rare players who combines strength, confrontation, speed, and bounce.

The Cavaliers introduced him just to deal with Lin Ying and James.

Lin Ying tried his back and turned around with a fake gesture to fool Smith's back shot.

Smith's defensive awareness seems almost meaningless.

But at the moment when he shot, Smith was stunned, jumping up and disturbing him.

Lin Ying's shot came out of the basket.

This guy can really jump, and the speed of the bullet is a bit exaggerated.

But the basket Chandler directly squeezed Hawes off the offensive rebound.

Although Hawes is taller than Chandler, confrontation is his weakness, and he doesn't like confrontation very much.

"Bang!"

Chandler took off twice and smashed the ball into the basket with both hands!

The scene exploded instantly.

Don't take Tyson as a giant!

The Nets came out on top.

Looking back, Irving held the ball, and the entire space on the Cavaliers' court was very large.

Although Hawes was a bit of a defensive player, his spacing was good enough to make him a starter.

Owen changed direction directly and passed Barbosa.

Barbosa's footsteps are a bit disadvantaged for Owen because of age and injuries.

Owen went to the basket, Lin Ying shrank to the basket, jumped up and blocked the shot the moment Owen shot.

However, Owen's reaction speed was really fast. A cat waist lever in the air avoided it, and then switched to the shot on the other side of the basket.

The ball is full of talent.

It's just that Lin Ying showed stagnation in the air, and the other hand in the air interfered.

"when!"

Owen's shot hit the frame.

Then, a figure slammed into the inside line, jumped up and pressed down on the popped ball.

"Bang!"

Supplement from Josh Smith!

There was a commotion at the scene.

Lin Ying was also a little surprised.

However, it also seems to explain why the Cavaliers can run in well.

In this large-space offensive system, not only two guards are comfortable, but Josh Smith's forward line that relies on breakthroughs and dunks will also be comfortable.

Johnson received the ball in the frontcourt and hit Miles directly with his back. After chiseling a few times to suppress Miles, he turned over and hit a jumper.

Because he played small forward again, he didn't lose much weight, and returned to the way he played when he first came to the Nets.

This is also the reason why he can get back to his state so quickly.

Like JR Smith, he's playing in a familiar way.

And this does not conflict with Karl's tactical philosophy. Johnson's body is much more solid than Miles, and it is naturally dislocated.

The Nets' opening offense felt good.

Looking back, Harden hit one with the ball.

Butler's defensive position was accurate, but he didn't stand it.

Harden has clearly gained weight this season.

The Nets defense was forced to shrink.

It was at this time that Harden gave a beautiful ball to Miles in the bottom corner.

Miles' corner 3 is his most stable point, and his ballistics after his shot looks very positive.

"Shh!"

Basketball goes through the net.

5 to 4!

The Cavaliers' offense is also in good shape!

Lin Ying switched to the three-point line to catch the ball in the frontcourt, and the Cavaliers also used Smith to defend alone.

This time he changed from the back basket to the face frame.

That is, this round, Smith's defensive weaknesses exposed.

His lateral speed isn't as good as he'd imagined, which makes him less effective against perimeter offenses.

Lin Ying's violent first step passed him directly.

The Nets' space is also good, and Lin Ying's breakthrough step is big, and he has already hit the basket in a blink of an eye.

But just as he jumped up and shot, a figure suddenly flew from behind him.

Josh Smith!

The traverse speed is a bit slow, but the chase and defense speed is fast enough!

Some fans once described Josh Smith's style of play: He let fans know what James, who plays purely on his body, looks like.

It's really a bit perverted, Smith jumped up in the air and headed directly past the basket, and then a bent over to seal Lin Ying.gif!

That kind of feeling is like: his grandmother's still has to bend down to get to you!

Moreover, during this process, the two have physical confrontation in the air. Generally, players have no other adjustment space except for taking risks.

But unfortunately it was Lin Ying.

Lin Ying's physical confrontation ability in the air is very strong now. Basically, his center of gravity has not changed, and then a lever action in the air changes the ball from his right hand to his left hand. gif.

This time, Josh Smith in the air widened his eyes.

This works too!

"Shh!"

The ball fell steadily into the net bag after wiping the board!

Barclays Center exploded in an instant!

Smith's perverted block has made Lin Ying's classic goal of the season!

...

The first quarter played more than 9 minutes, and the two sides entered the rotation one after another.

Lin Ying also came to rest.

He looked up at the score as he came off the court, 22-24, with the Cavaliers just two behind the Nets.

The Cavaliers' lineup is more reasonable than expected~www.NovelMTL.com~ He walked to the bench and sat down, took a sip of the water handed by the staff, and then looked at the court.

After a wave of operations in the offseason, he was more optimistic about the Cavaliers. After the real fight, he found that the Cavaliers were better than expected.

Especially the point of Josh Smith, if it is replaced by James, it will be even better.

Or, in fact, the Cavaliers can keep Smith and directly find a third party to sign for James (next summer will be James' contract year option).

Because the Cavaliers are still on a rookie contract with Irving, Harden and Smith are big contracts, and they are both of the 15 million level.

This salary space cannot be said to be healthy, it can only be said to be perfect.

And for a player of James' level, position is not a problem, just add weight and go back.

Irving, Harden, James, Josh Smith, Hawes.

Tsk, hometown basketball, invincible!