Basketball Legends: Strikers Are King

Knicks fans felt a little annoyed. Just when they were watching other teams continue to reduce their numbers before the regular season even started, while their own team remained unscathed and felt that they were expected to make a breakthrough in the playoffs, the team gave them a harsh blow.

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After playing 27 minutes in the preseason, Knicks starting power forward Stoudemire will miss two to three weeks due to knee swelling.

As the regular season approaches, the fans' mood becomes more complicated, but the team is developing in another direction:

According to sources, main forward Amare Stoudemire, who has a left knee injury, will miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season.

Stoudemire missed a quarter of the six-month or so regular season.

Knicks fans were stunned. The Big Three they were originally counting on suddenly lost one and became the Big Two. Can the previous plan of reaching the top two in the Eastern Conference be realized?

Unexpectedly, the sky is the limit, and the Knicks, who had no choice but to play Anthony as the power forward, beat the defending champion Heat, who had won 1 win, to a 50% winning rate in their first game of the season.

The Knicks, who originally thought their record would be ups and downs, actually won six consecutive victories!

Although there are weak teams such as the 76ers, Magic and Mavericks, their sixth win away from the Spurs is enough to prove their gold content.

“We might actually be able to do something big in New York this year!”

Although they lost to the Grizzlies in an away game and failed to continue their winning streak, their 6-1 record is enough to temporarily place the Knicks first in the Eastern Conference.

Knicks fans are overjoyed and their confidence has surged like a tide.

"If we can keep our ranking stable until Stoudemire returns, we may not be afraid of the Heat!"

"Yeah, they are the same Big Three. They are strong on the outside, we are strong on the inside, and Bosh on the inside must not be eaten alive by our Stoudemire Chandler? The three Big Three on the opposite side have become the two Big Three. No matter how we look at it, we have a good chance of winning.

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"Come on, Knicks, let's go to the Eastern Conference finals to compete with the Heat in the playoffs!"

"That's right, it's Anthony's turn to win the championship, right?!"

Amid the cheers of Knicks fans, the starters of the Pacers and Knicks took to the court.

"Isn't this the chance you've been dreaming of against a first-class player?"

Qi Tian raised his eyebrows at George. As expected, George was already very motivated and ready to compete with his opponent.

Anthony, James Wade and others entered the league in 2003 and have now become the league's top small forwards, tied with James as the top two players in the 2003 class.

James is strong in all-around, while Anthony is good at offense and has gradually taken over the title of offensive kaleidoscope from Pierce.

George was still feeling lucky, but Anthony on the other side looked calm.

Stoudemire's injury forced him to assume the power forward position and fight for rebounds with muscular players, which was definitely Anthony's least favorite thing.

Fortunately, playing as a power forward is not without its disadvantages. The opponent who could have used his speed to chase him has become a stupid big man, making it easier to score. This is how Anthony feels now.

"Dudududu!"

The referee blew the whistle to start the game and threw the basketball out.

Hibbert once again lost the opportunity against Chandler and his opponent stole the ball.

West kept an eye on Anthony, George guarded Brewer, Qi Tian followed Kidd, and Hill stood at the top of the arc waiting for Felton to get into position.

It's tragic to say that Kidd, who has played a point guard all his life, never thought that when he came to the Knicks at the age of 39, he would have to defend the opponent's shooting guard.

There is no way, who makes Felton only 185 centimeters tall and asks him to defend shooting guards who are generally close to 2 meters tall, it can only be done in vain.

Anthony didn't waste any time talking to his opponent. After receiving a pass from Felton, he turned around and shot a jumper.

"Whoosh!"

Anthony's elegant shooting movement undoubtedly added a lot of points to this shot, and the Knicks fans on the sidelines immediately cheered loudly.

"Carmelo~~Anthony!!"

Hearing the cheers of the fans, Anthony smiled slightly and expressed satisfaction.

Is there anything more intoxicating than the cheers of the fans? Perhaps Daole is one of them.

George's face was a little heavy. Just this clean diffraction was enough to illustrate the gap in strength between the two.

"However, I am really excited as Qi said!"

Fortunately, Anthony is invincible offensively, but his defense is indeed poor...forget it, it's better than nothing.

West received the pass and made a layup, and then a single caused Anthony to foul and made two free throws to help the team take the lead.

"5-4."

Anthony once again received the pass and prepared for a single. This time, West was defending. Anthony didn't waste any time and forced a breakthrough, rushed into the basket and caused a foul.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"5-7."

Even if it was replaced by George's defense, Anthony still took the shot correctly and once again deflected the opponent to score points.

"7-12."

After Chandler grabbed offensive rebounds one after another, the Knicks played more smoothly and led their opponents by 5 points.

George had just made a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Qi Tian from the outside, and Anthony responded with a three-pointer from the outside.

"10-15."

"Substitute!"

The Knicks, who were in the lead, took the lead in making substitutions, replacing J.R. Smith and Rasheed Wallace. Anthony returned to his familiar small forward position.

Qi Tian got the rebound from the backcourt and quickly rushed towards the frontcourt.

George, Hill and others followed suit and rushed into the Knicks' half.

After arriving at the opponent's half, Qi Tian was pleasantly surprised to find that only Felton and JR were back on defense. The Pacers had a chance of a 3-on-2 frontcourt!

Qi Tian forced a breakthrough and passed the ball to West who followed up, assisting West to score easily.

Anthony responded with another jump shot, and Qi Tian assisted the newly debuted Hansbrough to score, chasing the point difference to 3 points.

"18-21."

After the first quarter of the game, the away Pacers were 3 points behind their opponents.

Players from both sides felt uncomfortable.

Anthony showed off his power in the first quarter, scoring 12 points on 5 of 9 shots. However, the others shot a total of 3 of 15 and were severely restricted by the Pacers. Once Anthony cannot continue his form, the game will go far.

The Pacers were not much better, making 7 of 22 shots in a single quarter, with a field goal percentage just over 30%. Qi Tian and Hill on the outside did not score in sports games.

"The opponent's interior defense is still very strong."

Brian Shaw found the reason. With Chandler in charge, the Knicks' inside line almost became a no-fly zone. During rotation time, the Knicks replaced Rasheed Wallace.

It is enough not to give the opponent a chance. After all, for the outside line who mainly focuses on breakthroughs, the inside line is already an insurmountable mountain.

"Leave the offense to Anthony and defend the inside. Even if everyone else is just a showman, the Knicks can win six consecutive games."

He sighed,

"Is this the foundation of a top offense?"