Basketball Legends: Strikers Are King

Chapter 204 Big Apple City

The Pacers' coaching team attaches great importance to the team's game against the Knicks in mid-March, mainly because under the schedule, they will play two back-to-back games at their respective home courts.

It is similar to a small playoff mode, allowing teams to find out and fill in gaps on the same opponent, testing the players' adjustment ability.

On the other hand, the New York Knicks' lineup is very similar to the Pacers.

The strong forward line, led by Anthony Stoudemire, is paired with defensive center Tyson Chandler. The back line is slightly weaker, but Jeremy Lin and Fields can also complete the tasks assigned to them by the team well.

Not to mention Shumpert and J.R. Smith, who are capable of averaging more than 10 points per game on the bench.

Although the Pacers' forward line is slightly weaker, their overall integrity is stronger, and their bench lineup is slightly stronger, but no one can match JR's explosive scoring power.

"The team takes today's game very seriously,"

Vogel made pre-game arrangements as usual. He looked around and said to Granger and West,

"Today on both ends of the offense and defense, you have to show your full strength, and it is best to complete the exchange with your opponent."

And Anthony Stoudemire?

Granger and West looked at each other and felt the difficulty of the task.

"Others should also try their best to help the forwards with defense, especially the inside, and pay attention to protecting rebounds and controlling fouls."

Seeing the referee signal for players from both sides to come on stage, Vogel finally concluded:

"Defense is our top priority."

Then he signaled the starting players to enter.

The Knicks were one of the eleven teams when the NBA was founded. Due to the prosperity of New York and its long history, and the blessing of Madison Square Garden as a basketball mecca, the basketball atmosphere at the Knicks' home court is extremely warm.

The past glory has become history. Entering the new millennium, the Knicks were in a sluggish state. The team's winning rate was lower than 50% many times, and they only made it to the playoffs in the 2003-04 season. Until 2010, Billups

Joined the Knicks with Anthony and once again led the team to the playoffs.

Although the team was swept out by the Celtics 0-4, all Knicks fans believe that their future is bright.

Reality always likes to slap people. After entering the 2011-12 season, due to Anthony suffering from injuries and Billups missing the game due to the death of his brother, the Knicks had no choice but to complete the Tyson Chandler trade.

Billups was pardoned.

But despite despair, there is hope.

At the critical moment when the team was in a downturn, undrafted Jeremy Lin suddenly stood up and scored over 20 points in five consecutive games, leading the team to seven consecutive victories. He even scored 38 points and 7 assists in a game against the Lakers, leading the team

The team wins.

An unknown little character, he finally seized the opportunity when the team fell into a trough, and led the team out of the trough with a strong performance. This is simply the protagonist's favorite script for the people of the beautiful country. In an instant, Lin Crazy was set off in the NBA.

Whirlwind, Jeremy Lin even appeared on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" twice.

When the news of Anthony's return from injury came out, Knicks fans instantly realized what it means to be extremely good.

"Lin, come on!"

When he saw Jeremy Lin, who was wearing jersey No. 17, making his debut as expected, cheers came from the sidelines.

Anthony listened expressionlessly as the Knicks fans around him no longer just shouted his name, feeling a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Playing for his hometown has always been his wish, especially since the Knicks' exposure and fan market are among the best in the league, which intensified his thoughts.

Now, the children who returned to their hometown heard the shouts of other people from their hometown people?!

"Let's see the real results on the court."

Anthony turned his head and glanced at head coach Mike Woodson, who had just been promoted from assistant coach to full-time coach, and focused on Granger in front of him.

Qi Tian was waiting on the bench for the game to start when he heard his name being called.

"Qitian, come on!"

Who is it?

Qi Tian thought he had heard wrongly, so he turned around and saw a somewhat familiar face in the audience.

Woman wearing casual clothes, brown skin, blond hair, ponytail and light makeup.

"Amy?"

While Qi Tian was still thinking, Stephenson next to him called out the woman's name. It was Amy, whom Qi Tian had met once in a nightclub.

"Do you know each other?"

Qi Tian glanced at Stephenson in surprise, feeling a little shocked.

In the nightclub that day, Amy was wearing heavy makeup and tight clothes. She was really different from her now, which Qi Tian didn't immediately think of.

"Brother, you don't know how powerful I am!"

I don't know why, but after hearing Stephenson's words, Qi Tian felt a little uncomfortable.

"For those who have been to LIV nightclub, as long as I have chatted with her for a few words, I will never forget her name."

Stephenson said coquettishly.

Qi Tian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"What? Brother, don't worry, I'm not like Paul Roy or the others."

Stephenson bumped Qi Tian's shoulder and said,

"In this regard, we still need to separate."

"I won't mess with your woman."

"Wha, what? Amy and I don't have that kind of relationship."

Qi Tian only heard the last two sentences and quickly explained,

"We only exchanged numbers that day, but we didn't communicate much after that."

"How can this work?"

Stephenson did not expect that when he went to the nightclub, Qi Tian did not have an in-depth communication with his female companion. He quickly said,

"Listen to my brother and take action when it's time to take action."

"Ahem."

Brian Xiao, who was next to him, couldn't stand it anymore. He coughed heavily, glanced at the two of them warningly, and then turned his head.

It's still a competition, and the two young people are talking about some random things. If the camera catches it and a lip reader reads it, there will be another wave of unnecessary rhythm.

Qi Tian suddenly felt ashamed that his parents had caught him skipping class, and he quickly looked towards the playing field.

"oh oh."

Stephenson was much more experienced. He pulled up his jersey, covered his mouth, and then said to Qi Tian,

"Brother, are you inexperienced? I'll send you some videos later."

"By the way, I also have Kim Kardashian's one..."

Stephenson became more and more unbearable as he spoke. Qi Tian could only shake his head and interrupt him:

"Okay, okay, let's pay attention to the game."

"You're still shy."

Stephenson was moved by the innocence of his younger brother, and became more determined to help him gain experience.

"Amy, why does it look like that Asian guy doesn't recognize you?"

"Is it possible that you don't know him at all? I just guessed it myself?"

Hearing her companion's question, Amy felt her face heat up as if she had been beaten.

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