This Forward is Not Serious

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118 to 106.

The Nets led the Knicks by 12 points at the most in the second quarter, and they won by 12 points in the end.

According to the statistics after the game, the performance of the Big Three of the Knicks was very stable.

Especially James, who contributed 41 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists, almost a 40+ triple-double.

In the words of McGrady's commentary, James made this year's MVP result more controversial.

On the Nets side, Lin Ying only scored 23 points and only took 13 shots in total.

If it hadn't been for winning the ball, I would have been criticized after the game.

However, in addition to 23 points, he also had 11 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. . .

And more importantly, the rest of the Nets played really well tonight.

Deron rebounded, contributing a team-high 30 points and 9 assists.

Granger also played a surprise role, contributing 14 points in the second quarter and 20 points in the game.

And what is more important than scoring is his spatial effect, which cannot be reflected in data.

After the game, Granger tagged along for the press conference.

14 points in a single quarter and dunking on James made him the focus of questions from reporters at the press conference.

After the press conference, Granger entered the locker room and was showered with water by his teammates in celebration.

"Nets!"

"Defend the title!"

At the end, the players raised their hands together and shouted the season slogan.

This game means a lot to the Nets.

Due to Deron's sluggish state, the Knicks' overall strength is better, and the Nets are at a disadvantage in the series.

But in tonight's game, the Nets not only won, but also gained their confidence back.

They are the defending champions!

After going crazy in the locker room, Lin Ying first accompanied Delong to the infirmary, and then to the training gym.

He didn't attack much in this game. It's no exaggeration to say that he didn't even break a sweat.

He must use training to find his match condition, otherwise he will be held back in the next game.

Halfway through practice, Granger arrived.

Granger didn't interrupt his training and just sat on the sidelines.

After Lin Ying finished a round of practice, he picked up a towel and wiped it, and started chatting with Granger.

"Thank you."

Later in the conversation, Granger thanked Lin Ying.

"This game is so important to me. Thank you for the trust you gave me. It also gave me the courage to jump up again in front of LeBron."

In the doubtful look cast by Lin Ying, he also added.

Not all role players get a ton of shots when they're feeling good, although that sounds reasonable.

In fact, more often than not, it's just the opposite. Role players have good touch and open up space, and star players will choose to attack the basket more often.

It is a wise saying that the closer you are to the basket, the easier it is to score.

"Danny, there's no need to thank me. You earned it yourself. If someone else had a better hand, I would do the same."

Lin Ying didn't say any polite words, because that seemed too fake.

"And I don't want you to be satisfied with just one game like this. You need to do more. We have to beat LeBron together, right?"

Lin Ying continued.

Granger stared at Lin Ying blankly for a while, then looked firmly and nodded vigorously.

…

The day after the New York Derby ended, the Western Conference Finals officially kicked off.

The result of the game was unexpected.

The Spurs have beaten the Thunder 112-77 at home.

The Spurs did not play easily in the first two rounds, but that also further accelerated their chemical reaction.

They shot over 60% in the first three quarters of G1, defeating the Thunder.

It is worth mentioning that Danny Green made 7 of 10 three-pointers in the three quarters, which made everyone in the Thunder feel numb.

In the face of the Spurs' efficient offense, the Thunder were unable to mount a defensive counterattack and could only be dragged into a positional battle by the Spurs.

The Spurs also showed their defensive skills in positional warfare, and the Thunder team struggled even more with flanking and assisting defense.

In the whole game, Durant made only 6 of 16 shots, and Westbrook made 7 of 24 shots.

And what struggled more than the statistics was the game scene. Durant's double attack was quite timely, but Westbrook was left open from the outside and couldn't make a goal.

As for Westbrook, he hit the back and passed the ball directly to Parker in the face of a double attack, which made Popovich happy.

After the game, Lin Ying also received a call from Durant.

"you are right."

Durant regretted not listening to Lin Ying's words when he opened his mouth.

"Kevin, you still have a chance, but they won't always be so accurate."

Lin Ying opened his mouth to comfort Durant.

When Green made 7 three-pointers, let alone the Thunder, the Nets and Knicks couldn't beat him either.

As long as the Spurs' shooting percentage drops and the Thunder counterattack defensively, the situation will become different.

What fans lamented at that time was that the Spurs were indeed old and could no longer keep up with the Thunder's pace of play.

Moreover, this is G1!

After finishing the phone call with Durant, Lin Ying asked Su Feng to bring over the video of the Western Conference Finals.

He was actually curious as to why the Thunder were beaten like this even though they were so much better than the same period in history.

After watching the video, he fell silent.

The Spurs' offense is so smooth!

In fact, Popovich's hammer tactics are 80% similar to Sloan's pick-and-roll tactics.

Popovich once said in public that Sloan was his idol, and he didn't mean it.

I didn’t become a disciple, but I stole from him.

When it comes to the tactic itself, it also relies heavily on the pick-and-roll cooperation between the first and fifth positions.

The Nets used Deron/Lin Ying and Yi Jianlian in the pick-and-roll, while the Spurs used Parker/Ginobili and Duncan.

The difference is that Popovich has improved the shooter's tactical status,

In many rounds, Parker/Ginobili and Duncan's pick-and-roll are assists, and Green/Leonard's three-pointer is the end point.

But if you shift your defensive focus to the shooter, then Parker and Duncan's pick-and-roll will cost you again.

It used to be said that when it comes to pick-and-rolls, defenders have to choose between two poisons. This is a choice between pick-and-rolls and shooters.

This choice is obviously more difficult.

This does not take into account Leonard's advanced individual defensive ability.

The right players, perfect chemistry, and the right tactics have created this Spurs.

very strong,

Moreover, it cannot be copied.

Lin Ying unconsciously put the Nets on the opposite side of the Spurs.

He felt more pressure than playing the Knicks.

This is a completely different feeling than facing the Spurs in the Western Conference.

This Spurs team is really underrated.

In history, the Heat's Big Three lost to them and failed to complete the dynasty. The loss was not unfair.

Lin Ying finally shook his head at the thought.

As he said before, Green can't hit 7 three-pointers every night.

The key lies in the rhythm of the game. This tactic is strong in positional battles, but it is only strong in positional battles.

…

The two favored teams in the East and West both lost in G1, but there are seven games in the series, so it is too early to draw a conclusion at this time.

G2 between the Nets and Knicks also continued to open one day later at Madison Square Garden.

In this game, the Knicks played extremely high quality on both offense and defense.

Of course, the Nets are not playing badly here either.

The only difference is that Deron and Granger's performance is obviously not as good as G1.

It's not that their status has ups and downs, but that Riley is targeted enough.

Riley arranged for James to keep an eye on Deron throughout the game, and Deron's space to play was very limited.

As for Granger, the Knicks will grab him and beat him whenever he's on the court.

Whether it can be a breakthrough is one thing, but what is more important is to consume Granger.

Granger's steps were slow after a serious injury, and he needed to put in a lot of energy to guard against others.

And now that he is a shooter, he will naturally be unable to make shots after using up too much physical energy.

Therefore, the Nets relied more on Lin Ying in this game.

Lin Ying's condition is online, but it is difficult for him to fight with two fists.

In the end, the Knicks relied on their overall strength to come back 106-99.

Lin Yingkong scored 41 points.

With the same point difference as James in G1, things have turned around this time.

The big score of 1 to 1 is not the best, but it is not bad.

Because 4 wins in 7 games turned into 3 wins in 5 games, the Nets have taken the home court advantage from the Knicks.

And after returning to Brooklyn, they also received another good news.

Carl, you're back.

A chemotherapy cycle takes 3 to 7 days, but there will be an interval of nearly a month in between.

Of course, Carl couldn't wait for the treatment to end. After getting used to the side effects of chemotherapy, he couldn't wait to come back.

After all, this is a chance to be closer to a championship than he was in Denver.

Moreover, Cole also fell behind in the game with Riley, and the team also needs him at this time.

Karl's return has boosted the Nets' morale.

Lin Ying looked at his mentor, feeling a little sad and wanting to laugh.

Karl was originally bald on his forehead, but now he is bald due to chemotherapy.

A man's hair is like his lifeblood, and at this age it may be even more important than his lifeblood.

But this bald head looks very happy.

Karl came back from the training session.

And he is not alone, Sloan is also coming with him.

Sloan has not been in Brooklyn often since he became a team consultant. He has lived in Utah for at least half of his time.

The job of a consultant can only be considered part-time, and Utah is Sloan's second hometown.

However, at this critical moment, Sloan still came back.

Carr, Sloan, McMillan, Cole.

Before doing this, it was really hard to imagine that these people were on the same team.

This coaching staff can no longer be described as luxurious.

Several people gathered together, discussing how to play the next two home games.

…

"Ah sneeze!"

Across the river in Manhattan, Riley was taking a nap and sneezed violently in his dream.

…

G3 of the Eastern Conference Finals is about to begin, and the basketball atmosphere in Brooklyn continues to ferment.

The next two home games are decisive for the Nets, and the fans also show sufficient enthusiasm.

Swift also made an effort at this time. She updated the news on social media and announced that she would give away 20 autographed CDs at the midfield of G3.

This wave directly drew the attention of the New York Derby from the fan circle to the fan circle.

When Lin Ying broke through domestically, Swift helped the Nets break through globally.

Since Swift and Lin Ying established their relationship, Swift has become a free foreign aid for the Nets.

The free VIP seats in Brooklyn were so profitable.

During the training session on the game day, Karl announced the G3 game strategy.

This strategy is quite unique.

Although Lin Ying thought it was reasonable after hearing this, she was still surprised.

And he could clearly feel that this was discussed by the four coaches yesterday.

Because he saw the shadows of Sloan and Cole inside.

G3 will be very interesting.

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On game day, the Barclays Center was packed and the fans were enthusiastic.

According to media reports before the game, due to a series of warm-up activities, the average ticket price for this game has been more than doubled by scalpers, making it difficult to get a ticket.

And because it is so hard to get a ticket, how can the fans who enter the stadium hide their enthusiasm.

During the warm-up before the game, the fans cheered from time to time.

It's a pity that Kobe is currently undergoing personal training in Los Angeles, otherwise when he sees this scene, he will know that what he said at the beginning has come true.

Brooklyn's basketball nation has been formed!

Before the opening ceremony, an MVP award ceremony was held on site.

Lin Ying chose to receive the trophy at the home game.

Stern arrived at the game in high spirits.

Although he has not officially retired, most of the league's work has been handed over to Tatum.

He is now enjoying his last leisure time as league president.

The heavy burden on my shoulders is lifted at once, and I feel relaxed both physically and mentally.

After handing the MVP trophy to Lin Ying, Stern also hugged Lin Ying for a long time.

Somewhat, a bit reluctant to give up.

Although Lin Ying's ability and influence are not as good as Jordan's, his role in promoting the NBA is also huge.

It can be said that Jordan raised the NBA to its current influence in North America on the shoulders of his predecessors, and Lin Ying played a similar role in promoting the globalization of the NBA.

"David, we will meet again in the finals."

Lin Ying sensed Stern's emotions and said with a smile.

Stern was stunned for a moment before he reacted, and then he laughed and patted Lin Ying on the shoulder.

After the MVP award ceremony, the scene entered the opening ceremony, and the starting lineups of the two teams were announced.

Neither team made any changes to their starting lineup.

Just after the opening ceremony, the on-site photographer specially took a shot of the Nets bench.

This shot is not for the players, but for the coach.

The scene suddenly burst into cheers.

Because a familiar figure appeared on the bench.

Sloan!

Sloan not only participated in team training and tactical discussions, but also participated in G3 games!

This moment made the fans feel extremely excited.

After all, Sloan is the man who brought the Nets their first championship trophy.

And it's not just Sloan.

Sloan, Carr, McMillan, Cole.

Three famous coaches, plus Cole, who just proved himself in the last round of the series.

The Nets' coaching bench is filled with stars like no other, it's clearly Brooklyn's men's team!