This Forward is Not Serious

The final warm-up was over and the game started soon.

The game process in the first half was not much different from the previous two games.

The Nets did not say they would change their playing style because of Karl's return, and the two sides still played evenly in the first half.

Even the Knicks have some upper hand.

At halftime, the score was 55-50.

This result also made Nets fans a little restless.

Originally, they expected the Nets to reverse their decline in one fell swoop after Karl returned.

But it turns out that although Karl is much more experienced than Cole in detailed operations, this did not affect the situation on the court when the role players did not break out. . .

Or to put it another way, the Knicks' overall strength is indeed better than the Nets.

This is also reasonable.

The Knicks, a lineup that can't be assembled without forced trades, would have won the championship last season if Rivers' tactics weren't too monotonous last season.

Fortunately, during the intermission, Swift came out to draw signed CDs, which relieved the fans' anxiety a lot.

After returning from the halftime break, the photographer immediately showed the lens to the Nets coach's "men's team."

Surprisingly, none of the four coaches had the nervousness on their faces as they had imagined. Instead, they looked relaxed with a hint of expectation.

This makes people puzzled and at the same time, they can't help but feel a little hopeful.

Could it be that the Nets developed some strategy to deal with the Knicks during midfield?

Coming back from the second half, neither side changed their starting lineup.

The Knicks took the lead in the opening game.

Their playing styles are equally rich, and the strong and weak sides cooperate to create the best possible scoring opportunities.

However, their cooperation was not successful this time.

Because the Nets suddenly increased their defensive intensity and did not consider the kind of defensive method that consumes physical energy at all.

Wade's final attack was blocked by Butler and Chandler and missed the basket. Lin Ying retreated and collected the defensive rebound.

However, the Nets were not able to score directly, because when they fast broke to the frontcourt, the Knicks' retreat defense was already in place.

If this were an ordinary team, the Nets' high-speed back and forth would have directly scored, but the Knicks are obviously not an ordinary team this season.

Then, Lin Ying took advantage of the Knicks' defensive footing and made a quick breakthrough into the paint.

The Knicks instinctively shrank, and Lin Ying passed the ball to Butler on the right three-point line.

Butler's three-point shot.

"Dang!"

A little bit of a pity.

Bogut successfully protected the defensive rebound under the basket.

He turned around to hit the ball, but found that in the blink of an eye, the Nets, including Lin Ying, had retreated to the backcourt!

Then, the Knicks' frontcourt coordination failed again!

With little attack time left, the ball was given to Bosh in the high post for a single.

Then, Bosh was flanked.

Because he didn't have time to pass the ball, he chose to turn around and shoot backward toward the baseline.

"Snapped!"

But before he could even lift the ball, Lin Ying snatched it away!

The Nets played a fast break, and Butler seized the opportunity this time. After receiving the ball, he ran to the frontcourt and scored a dunk!

The on-site photographer gave a close-up shot of Sloan on the sidelines.

If nothing else, it feels familiar.

Back then, the Nets had an iconic "Brooklyn Time," also known as the "Third Quarter of Death."

That means the Nets will work hard in the third quarter and kill the game through ultra-high-intensity defense.

At that time, the Nets' opponents often failed to score in double figures in the third quarter.

Although Sloan is no longer the head coach, the Nets used the same lineup in the third quarter.

After seeing Sloan in the camera, some memories were awakened in the fans' minds, and they also understood why the "men's team" coach of the Nets had such an expression.

Sloan is here, bringing back the "Death Section 3"!

In the first six minutes of the third quarter, the Nets played exactly as fans expected.

This also worked successfully.

Because the sudden increase in defensive intensity made the Knicks players very uncomfortable.

Although Riley's detailed adjustments are in place, the defensive strength of this Nets team has indeed been online.

Not to mention Deron and Johnson, Lin Ying, Butler, and Chandler are all at the best defensive level.

Moreover, the composition of this Knicks team is also flawed on the offensive end. Their outside shooting ability is average.

At this time, the score on the court was 59 to 60.

Although the Nets did not increase their points quickly, they still relied on this method to overtake the score.

The on-site photographer got the Knicks bench and Riley's lens this time.

Riley was rubbing his nose, a sign of nervousness.

Obviously, this period of performance of the Nets made Riley realize that Sloan is still with the Nets.

That “haunting” feeling from before is back!

"beep!"

At this moment, a short whistle came from the Nets court.

The Nets made substitutions, and three people were substituted at once.

Deron, Johnson, and Chandler went off to rest, and Barbosa, Granger, and Yi Jianlian came on.

A series of questions popped up in Riley's head.

Not only Riley, but also Brin and Tracy McGrady on the bench did not understand what the Nets were doing.

Whether it's the timing of substitutions or the rotation of the lineup, this is too unconventional.

But soon, Riley touched his chin and gave himself an answer.

The Nets were physically exhausted in the third quarter, and they had to do this in order to continue to maintain their defensive intensity.

In the first round after the substitution, James broke through Granger and caused a foul.

After the Nets made this substitution, the team's overall defensive strength has declined.

After James adjusted his breathing and made one of two free throws, the Knicks tied the score again.

Riley stood up from the bench at this time and walked to the sidelines with his hands folded across his chest.

His face looked very confident, and he returned to his "divine fortune teller" expression.

Because after straightening out, he knew that the Knicks had passed the most difficult moment.

With the strength of the Knicks, it’s time for the Knicks to counterattack!

Not only will the Nets lose tonight, but the "Brooklyn Time" and "Death Third Quarter" created by Sloan will also end in his hands!

The Nets advanced to the frontcourt. Lin Ying and Granger played a pick-and-roll, and after splitting, they broke through to the free throw line and returned the ball.

After receiving the ball, Granger took action without hesitation.

Lin Ying's breakthrough diverted most of the defensive attention, and Granger had a good chance to score.

"Uh-huh!"

Granger continued his excellent form in the series and hit the net with a three-point shot.

After scoring the goal, Granger took the initiative to high-five Lin Ying.

His mind was filled with what Lin Ying had said to him before.

What he wants is not just a highlight moment like G1, but to defeat James together!

Riley reached out and reminded the players to pay attention to their defensive focus.

Granger still needs to be the focal point of defense.

But it was just a three-pointer and had little impact on the situation on the court.

In the Knicks' offense, James' shot to attack the basket was interfered with and missed.

Because of the ultra-high defensive intensity, the Knicks' physical exertion is not low.

The Nets quickly launched a defensive counterattack, and the Knicks were a little slower in retreating due to their decline in physical fitness.

The Nets quickly broke into the frontcourt, and Barbosa directly shot for a three-pointer!

This choice was completely unexpected by the Knicks.

Moreover, the Knicks' defensive focus is on Lin Ying's side, and Barbosa's shots are basically undisturbed.

"Uh-huh!"

Barbosa is also tough enough, with a three-pointer and a knife.

60 to 66!

The Nets hit two consecutive three-pointers, widening the point difference to 6 points!

Riley held his chin in his hands and felt something was wrong.

At the critical moment, James showed his strength and passed the ball beautifully to assist Bosh for a dunk and scored 2 points.

However, Bosh Dragon King stopped midway through his roar because the Nets quickly advanced the ball from the backcourt.

This attack and defense speed is much faster than the first half of the quarter!

And after quickly advancing to the frontcourt, Barbosa made another quick three-pointer.

"Dang!"

His shot failed to hit this time.

But Lin Ying rushed into the paint and completed the extra dunk!

The emotions of the fans at the scene were suddenly ignited.

Originally, they thought the "Brooklyn time" in the first half of the quarter was exciting enough, but they didn't expect the Nets to play even more exciting after the substitutions!

"Dang!"

Wade's breakthrough was interfered with and missed!

The Nets' defensive strength has indeed declined after the substitution, but the decline is limited!

Because Butler and Lin Ying, who maintain the Nets' defensive system, are still on the court.

And the most important thing is that these two people are both physical monsters!

The Knicks continued to show their outstanding strength and quickly retreated to half court after the offense failed.

And this time not only did they retreat, but they even established a defensive formation on the original basis.

But Riley didn't feel at ease this time, and the feeling that something was wrong in his heart became even stronger.

In the next second, Lin Ying held the ball from the outside and broke through the inside. He passed the two defenses and then rushed into the inside, scoring 2+1 on Prince.

The scene burst into cheers.

It may seem unbelievable to say it, but the Nets did play better after the substitutions!

Or to put it another way, the Nets gave the impression that they were super defensive in the first 6 minutes, but after the substitutions, they not only defended, but also attacked!

Riley frowned so hard he could hold a pen in his face.

Because he finally knew what was happening on the field!

Not what he considers "Brooklyn time," or not just that.

Because the first 6 minutes are more like a foreshadowing, designed to consume the Knicks' physical energy.

Then after achieving this goal, the next step is to play back and forth at high speed.

Because of the decline in physical fitness of the Knicks, it is not easy to keep up with the pace of the Nets.

Then on top of this, something was added: space.

The Nets' lineup was developed when they played against the Cavaliers, and it has plenty of space.

Therefore, even if there is no high-speed round trip, after entering the position and creating space, Lin Ying can still use Lin Ying's excellent breakthrough ability to shred the defense.

Even during this process, McMillan stood on the sidelines and shouted to direct the defensive details on the field and maintain the defensive intensity of the players.

So analyze it carefully.

Sloan: The first 6 minutes of "Brooklyn Time";

Carl: Fast play with high speed and round trip;

Cole: Five small space play;

McMillan: Defensive guru.

Riley: I thought you were just showing off, but I didn’t expect that you really don’t have martial ethics!

The agreed duel was for him to challenge the four opponents by himself.

It was agreed that in a group fight, one of the four people facing him would be beaten!

And this style of play has no solution!

Lin Ying and Butler have the physical ability to play a full quarter, and everyone else is replaceable.

At this time, he didn't even dare to replace the main players on the field casually, because the substitution might cause the collapse to happen faster!

"Uh-huh!"

Just as he was thinking about it, during a defensive counterattack, Lin Ying's chasing three-pointer also hit the net!

The point difference has reached double digits!

The first half of the quarter is as motionless as a mountain, and the second half of the quarter is as aggressive as fire!

Netizens are crazy!

At the end of the three quarters, the score on the field was 68 to 83!

The Nets beat the Knicks by 20 points in this quarter!

This has nothing to do with the performance of the players, because this is a complete strategic victory.

Three cobblers can stand up to Zhuge Liang, four Zhuge Liang... Even a god can't stand it!

In the last quarter, the Knicks adjusted well.

Moreover, the Nets' physical energy consumption was huge in the third quarter, and their performance on both offense and defense declined. The Knicks took the opportunity to catch up with a lot of points difference.

But based on the comparison of the strengths of the two teams, the hole the Knicks dug in the third quarter was a bit too big.

After the final four quarters, the Nets defeated the Knicks 108-100 and won G3.

Lin Ying once again scored 41 points, including 15 points in the fourth quarter, helping the team win.

This time he was no longer cutting in vain.

At the post-game press conference, Lin Ying and Butler attended with Karl.

Because of his outstanding performance, he also became the focus of questions from reporters.

Then, he made some sexy remarks that made the reporters below unable to hold their nerves.

When reporters asked him what was the key to the team's victory tonight, he did not answer directly. Instead, he directly talked about Knicks head coach Riley first.

"Pat Riley is a great coach. He is one of the best coaches in the league and one of the greatest coaches in the history of the league."

This compliment initially made the reporters below confused. They thought Lin Ying had made a mistake and mistakenly said Carl was Riley.

But Lin Ying's next turn is the key point.

"But unfortunately, there are four of us like this."

When Lin Ying finished speaking, the scene immediately became excited.

What is the art of language!

Lin Ying's performance in the fourth quarter was wonderful, but everyone can feel that the greater factor in the Nets' victory tonight was at the tactical level.

Then Lin Ying gave a perfect explanation.

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Winning G3 and leading 2-1, the Nets suddenly had the upper hand in the series.

And more importantly, it was difficult for Riley to find a way to crack the "Net Three Crazy" play style developed by Brooklyn's "Tian Tuan".

Facts quickly proved this.

The G4 Knicks still played well and were tied with the Nets at halftime.

But after the third quarter, they were 16 points behind the Nets again!

And by the fourth quarter, the Knicks' confidence had clearly taken a hit.

This time they failed to narrow the point difference in the fourth quarter, and the Nets finally beat the Knicks 122-97!

After winning G4, the score between the two teams became 3-1, and the Nets reached match point!

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