This Forward is Not Serious

Chapter 515 “Manipulation” of the game!

The Nets are in a great situation. As long as they win the next home game, it will be their match point game!

There are two days of rest between G3 and G4, and the Nets are also actively preparing for the game during these two days.

The coaching staff has been doing ideological work for the players.

Although the defending champion is the Warriors, the Nets have won two championships in the past three seasons!

In terms of championship experience, the Nets have much more experience than the Warriors.

Do a good job in ideological work, do not underestimate the enemy, and do not take it lightly. The Nets are determined to win G4.

After the day's training, Lin Ying, Durant and Jokic practiced together at Lin Ying's home for a while.

Mainly, those two wanted to play with Xiao Linyi.

Xiao Linyi is now a serious three-year-old child, the age when he least knows what tiredness is, running around like a deer in the field.

After the training, Jokic accompanied Xiao Lin Yi to play there, while Lin Ying and Durant sat on the sidelines chatting.

They didn't talk about the game at first, but about the Laotan Pickled Cabbage Instant Noodles.

Lin Ying was not hungry that day, so he put it in the closet, but Durant later ate it.

It tasted really good, and he was still unsatisfied after eating it, no matter what Lin Ying wanted.

Lin Ying directly said that Ariza gave it to him.

He is not worried about Durant eating too much. Domestic companies in this field usually export authentic Laotan pickled cabbage.

After chatting about some trivial things, it was time for the next game.

Durant knew that he was an old general who planted flags, so he refrained from saying that he didn't know how to lose the next game, but Lin Ying could still feel it.

And he also knows that if the next game is played normally, the Nets can still accept it steadily.

Because expecting Barnes to suddenly find his touch is better than expecting Curry to start killing with unprecedented power.

"You have to watch out for someone."

However, under this background, Lin Ying couldn't help but give Durant a heads up.

"I've already figured out that guy Green's little moves. If he dares to do something, I'll do it. I can also be very real when it comes to acting."

Durant is really straight-tempered and Green is unkind, so you can't blame him for not practicing martial ethics!

"No, I didn't mean Green, I said Pachulia."

Lin Ying shook his head.

"he?"

Durant didn't pay much attention to Pachulia.

Among the Warriors' lineup, Pachulia is the least noticeable among the starters.

He can even be considered a false starter in a sense, because the Warriors have played five small teams for a long time.

"Have you forgotten how you got injured last season?"

Lin Ying reminded.

Durant fell into a flash of memories at this time.

But after thinking for a while, he really didn't remember much about the details. He just remembered that he accidentally fell to the ground and was injured.

Because the Thunder were reversed 3-1 at that time, his whole person was covered in sadness. Even after he was injured, his attention was still on the game, and he really couldn't remember the details.

"You were injured when you stepped on Pachulia's foot. You have to be careful when he steps on it."

Lin Ying helped Durant recall it again.

Why Durant was injured was not a big concern before. He had seen the video. It was a bunch of people bumping into a ball. It was not Pachulia's deliberate stepping.

After all, if that were the case, it would be impossible for Durant himself to be unimpressed, and it would be impossible for the media not to report it.

But because Lin Ying came through time, he is very sensitive to this thing.

Especially when the game enters a situation that is favorable to the Nets, this unexpected situation is more likely to happen.

Dogs will jump over the wall if they are anxious, let alone humans.

Green would not do such an extreme thing because he still has to think about his future.

But Pachulia is different. This is what role players are least afraid of. If he really leads to a championship, he will still be a hero in the Bay Area.

Just like Bowen, he was infamous when he was playing, but retired and became a Spurs legend in San Antonio.

Durant also recalled something at this time and nodded seriously.

His own experience with the Thunder, coupled with the Nets' experience last season, is indeed sobering.

…

Two days later, the finals continued in Brooklyn.

The commentary area was particularly lively on this day.

In addition to the Big Three of O'Neal, McGrady and Kenny Smith, Barkley is also here.

As a consultant to the Nets, Barkley was a guest in the commentary box.

Then he, the guest, was very high-spirited, because if nothing else happened, he was going to get the championship ring that truly belonged to him!

And it has reached this point. Before the game, he was also frantically sharing with others what he was doing with the Nets, such as helping Jokic train low-post skills, cheering for the Nets players every day, etc. .

Obviously, he was emphasizing to O'Neal his contribution to the Nets, proving that he is not a lazy champion.

O'Neal and Smith saw through it without saying anything, laughing and nodding on the sidelines.

The atmosphere in the commentary box seemed particularly interesting.

After talking about these things that night, they naturally talked about the game.

"Charles, seriously, do you think the Warriors have a chance to win tonight? Seriously."

O'Neal knew that Barkley specifically opposed the Nets' opponents, so he emphasized it specifically.

"It's difficult, but of course it's not without a chance. There's still a certain chance that Lin and Durant won't have the touch at the same time."

Barkley is still Barkley, and there is no point in O'Neal's emphasis. He has a wave of Texas Gemini's touch in advance.

This also caused laughter from others.

"Shaq, why do you think Charles would be serious? Especially after he shared so much with you about his contribution to the Nets?"

Smith smiled as he tortured O'Neal's soul.

"Okay, Trish, what do you think?"

O'Neal still turned his attention to McGrady.

Barkley was in the commentary box, but McGrady became extra serious.

"Theoretically, the Warriors' chances are already very small. If I were Cole or Green, I would try to anger Lin. The better choice is Durant. You know, the Warriors are in G2 I suffered a loss because of this, which angered them and caused some of them to be expelled to balance the strength."

McGrady's idea cannot be said to be without problems, but it immediately attracted a surprised look from others.

Because this statement is a bit strange coming from a celebrity.

Of course, it’s not too strange that Tracy McGrady can say that he has never played with a superstar.

"This trick won't work. Green was beaten by Johnson in G1, and Johnson is not suspended now."

Buckley reminded from the side.

"Well, I'm just making an assumption, because Barnes has never been able to find the touch. Only if the Gemini players are unable to play, otherwise it will be difficult for the Warriors to win."

Maddie spread his hands, and he also noticed the reactions of others.

When they were talking about this, the on-site warm-up ended and the starters from both sides began to appear one after another.

The Warriors take the field first as the visiting team.

Curry, Klay Thompson, Barnes, Green, Pachulia.

Cole also continued to let Barnes start!

If you are a Barnes fan, this trust will be extremely touching.

For the Nets, Bradley, Covington, Durant, Lin Ying, Jokic.

Karl continued to start from the previous game, and Ariza still played as a substitute.

After the opening ceremony, the scene showed a split shot of Ezeli and JR. The two returned after being suspended for two games.

When this shot was shown, there was a burst of cheers from the fans.

Obviously, this is for JR.

JR's return makes the Nets even more powerful.

The game started immediately with a jump ball from Jokic and Pachulia in the center circle.

The referee blew the whistle, and Jokic jumped up and moved the ball back to the Nets' half!

He jumped and won again!

For young players, the closer they are to the championship, the more excited they become!

The Nets advanced to the frontcourt, and Jokic caught the ball in the low post and played back.

Pachulia fought hard to defend, but the little fat guy with his big butt cleared the way and turned left and right to open up the attacking space.

As Barkley boasted in the commentary box, the basketball easily hit the board and entered the frame.

The little fat guy didn't attack much in the previous games, but tonight he seems to have a high desire to attack!

This is good news for the Nets. The Gemini star consumes less in the half, and will have a better chance of opening the score in the third quarter.

In the transition between offense and defense, the Nets continued to stick to their previous strategy, trapping Curry and leaving Barnes open.

Barnes received the ball again and his shot was still decisive.

It can be seen that whether it was halftime or between games, the Warriors never gave up on Barnes, and they should have done a lot of psychological work on him.

"Uh-huh!"

All these efforts finally turned into a crisp sound of entering the net.

Barnes finally made the shot!

There was a commotion at the scene. It is not a good thing for the Nets that Barnes is regaining his touch!

"Tracy, what you said is not reliable. What is more reliable is that Barnes can find his touch and the Warriors will have a chance to win the game."

Over at the commentary box, Barkley promptly continued their previous conversation.

His view was not only recognized by McGrady, but also everyone else nodded.

It is unlikely that Barnes will regain his touch, because everyone can see that it is not a performance problem, but a mental problem.

But the possibility is unlikely does not mean that it is impossible. If Barnes can really find his touch, then the game situation will indeed be completely different.

Because if Curry is not attacked crazily, the Warriors' chances of winning are not much smaller than the Nets.

On the court, Jokic continued to play singles with the ball in the low post.

Pachulia lowered his weight and pressed Jokic's big butt.

But Jokic was too smart. After feeling Pachulia's center of gravity sinking, he directly relied on Pachulia to slow down three steps to the basket and copied Karl Malone's classic hook shot.

"Uh-huh!"

The little fat man showed his soft touch and hit the hook directly without hitting the board.

He scored 4 points in a row in the opening game!

There were whistles everywhere.

Don’t forget, our little fat guy is stepping on James’ All-Star starter!

The Nets are efficient on the offensive end, and now it's time to test Karl's judgment on the defensive end.

He has to decide whether to continue to flank Curry, because this decision will directly determine the play style of the next two teams.

Lu turned around and gave Karl some advice at this time.

The two communicated for a while, and Karl nodded without making any defensive adjustments.

It seems that they feel that one ball cannot explain the problem, and they do not think that Barnes can regain his touch immediately.

Karl did not move, and the Nets continued to adhere to their previous defensive strategy and resolutely flanked Curry.

The ball reached Barnes' hands after a burst of conduction.

However, the Nets rotated faster on the court because they knew the ball would go to Barnes.

Barnes' chance to take action was slightly worse than before, and he was also slightly disturbed.

Of course, not to a great extent.

"Dang!"

Then, Barnes was determined again!

Karl's judgment is right, one ball is not enough to explain the problem!

Jokic picked off the rebound and the Nets played a fast break, a three-on-two frontcourt.

Bradley saw the opportunity and passed the ball to Durant who followed up, and Durant made a chasing jumper from mid-range.

"Uh-huh!"

Basketball silk slides into the frame!

During the Warriors' offense, Curry continued to be flanked, and the ball still went to Barnes.

Then, Barnes hesitated again!

There is still a chance to get back in shape, but the mental hurdle is really not that easy to overcome!

He didn't shoot, but took a step to the mid-range shot.

But with this time difference, the Nets' defense has arrived.

Barnes' shot was almost slapped out of the field by Lin Ying.

However, although he narrowly escaped, the shot he was forced to raise was a direct out of bounds!

There was a burst of boos immediately.

New York fans are unkind to their own players, and certainly not sympathetic to their opponents.

In the Nets' position, Jokic held the ball in the low post and was quickly flanked.

He decisively passed the ball to Covington in the bottom corner. Covington was assisted by the defense and quickly transferred the ball to Durant on the right side. Durant shot a three-pointer from a 45° angle on the right side.

"Uh-huh!"

The knife falls from the hand!

The Barclays Center was filled with cheers and whistles.

Jokic was killing everyone in the low post, Durant had a hot touch, and the Nets really didn't know how to lose in G4!

3 to 9!

The Nets started better than the last game!

The Warriors couldn't guard the Nets, couldn't play fast breaks, and Curry was trapped in the position, so they played very passively.

Curry ran in the frontcourt without the ball to contain the defense, and Barnes cut in to catch the ball for a layup... but it slipped out of the basket!

Everyone in Cole was numb.

The Nets quickly advanced to the frontcourt, Durant was heavily targeted, and Bradley quickly passed the ball to Lin Ying.

Lin Ying made a fake move to break through and directly hit Green for a three-pointer.

Green didn't dare to pounce, he just stretched out his hand.

But such interference is obviously ineffective for Lin Ying.

This ball depends on Lin Ying's own touch.

"Uh-huh!"

There was a crisp sound, and Lin Ying also scored a three-pointer!

3 to 12!

The Nets are about to defeat the Warriors at the beginning!

Cole was forced to call a timeout.

The Barclays Center was filled with cheers.