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Why is it difficult to beat the Knicks?

This is a common problem among fans and industry insiders all over the world in the past few years, and it is also a common problem for the other 29 teams in the entire NBA league.

There are many answers.

Just open a few basketball forums or social networking sites and do a simple search, and there will always be a lot of answers that look very reliable.

For example: the coaching team is great, the team structure is reasonable, the tactics are novel and complete, the players are united, the management's IQ has returned, the draft luck is overwhelming, and so on.

To name a few.

Everyone has their own opinions, and no one statement can completely sum up the reasons for the Knicks' success.

But there is a reason that is recognized by everyone who discusses this issue all over the world.

That is: the Knicks own Zuo Li.

All changes started when Zuo Li landed with the Knicks. Since that year, the Knicks have never missed the Finals. Since that year, the Knicks have broken more records than in previous decades.

And Zuo Li's role is too great. I will simply omit 5,000 words here. You only need to know that without Zuo Li, there would be no current Knicks.

However, they waited until Zuoli felt bad and took a break between sessions, and Brooks had already learned the news.

Of course, if someone can completely suppress Zuo Li and win against him, there is a chance, but after so long, no one has been able to do it.

Durant, Westbrook, Harden: "..."

Durant gave a thumbs up, he is indeed an old fish, he just has experience.

And today, the Thunder seems to have waited!

Zuo Li's 9 points in a single quarter was not surprising. What was surprising was his scoring efficiency. During the break, Barkley asked a question from his soul: "How long has it been since you saw Zuo Li's shooting percentage below 100%?"

50%?”

In the past four years, Zuoli has also been very good in scoring in a single game, ranking first in the league in high-segment scoring ratio. He has scored 70+ points in a single game twice, and even had two quadruple-doubles in a single game, and his single-game field goal percentage

Only twice did I bet 50%.

Full impact!

Yes, it's so fast. NBA analysts are exaggerating. They quickly analyzed the video of the first quarter and found out that Zuoli was not in good condition, his body was soft, and his strength was limited.

But no matter how hard he tried to defend himself, he seemed to be unable to escape being defeated by Zuo Li in the end.

Fortunately, there was understanding in the Thunder, and Fisher acted as a translator: "The coach means to let Durant, Westbrook attack, Harden organize, Ibaka, and Perkins give the left center strength, if necessary.

Take necessary measures when necessary.”

The people guarding him range from positions one to five.

In the second quarter, the Thunder launched Brooks' secret skill - XJBD, regardless of tactics or people, just take the ball and do it!

"The more serious problem is that the problem this time is not with anyone else in the Knicks, but with the absolute core of the Knicks, Zuo Li. Of course, Zuo Li is passable if you only look at the score, but his efficiency has dropped significantly, and it has declined.

Very cool!"

Kenny Smith said.

This means that no matter what defense the left winger faces, he can easily deal with it. Most of his scoring depends on his own feel and condition, and there are only a handful of times when he is not in good condition.

Fisher shrugged and took a deep breath: "Kick New Yorkers' butts!"

Yes, the Thunder's game is no different from last game. They must defend well and attack hard.

Harden: "..."

"But now, the incompetent person has become a leftist, who can stand up?"

They turned their attention to Fisher.

Brooks's hands were shaking. Finally... finally let himself wait for it!

So many people said: "If you want to beat the Knicks, you must first pray. Pray that it will be Zuo Li who feels bad tonight. Only in this way will you have a chance."

Westbrook: "..."

According to statistics, after four years in the league, Zuo Li has only played a handful of games with less than 20 points in a single game, and it is almost impossible to find a game with less than 20 points in a single game and lost. This also makes everyone laugh and say that they can defend Zuo Li.

Sure enough, the only ones left were his teammates.

"This casts a shadow over the Knicks... In the past, no matter how others played, how inaccurate their shots were, or how many undue mistakes they made, you could continue to trust the Knicks, because Zuo Li would stand up.

"

But it’s not important. What’s important is that they know that their opportunity has come!

ecstasy!

"Offense! Oh no, defense! Wild defense! Zuo Li is not in good health, give him strength and make him feel tired, you know tired!" Brooks was a little incoherent.

Yes, how long has it been...

I'm a little worried about the coach's mental state...

This leaves teammates with no choice but to force the Knicks into a desperate situation. Many times they use isolation tactics to prevent other Knicks from performing and take the lead. However, it was later discovered that this effect is not necessarily very effective.

Well, because Zuo Li was so crazy on his own that he was stronger than his four teammates put together. Remember the triple overtime in the finals that year, the Lakers almost collapsed!

"Yes, that's what it means! Our opportunity has come. Do you understand, Zuo Li, his hand is not good and his condition is not good. This is our chance to win. Do you understand? Victory or failure depends on this one move! We want to win

Come on! We're going back to New York! We're going to fight for the championship! The goddess of victory is right in front of us!!!" Brooks completely let himself go.

Did the coach mean this just now???

On the one hand, Zuo Li is strong enough, has too many scoring methods, and his golf IQ is too high. On the other hand, the Knicks provide Zuo Li with strong protection. Everyone gives Zuo Li the best protection. For example, in the last round, James wanted to

Against Biao, Battier, Danny Green, and Beverley took turns causing trouble for him, but no one on Zuo Li's side could restrain him. As they kept going back and forth, they would naturally be unable to defeat him.

"The Knicks fell behind in this quarter. This is the second time in this playoffs that the Knicks fell behind in the first quarter. This point difference is also the largest."

This is the standard answer to why it's so hard to beat the Knicks.

In the past few years, various teams have adopted various methods to target Zuo Li, including but not limited to: shark-cutting tactics, Jordan's rules, zone defense, press marking, full-court flanking...

Durant: "..."

O'Neal recalled that Zuo Li looked like an "animal" when he blew himself up...

"The Thunder's best opportunity is here!"

Don’t tell me, it’s really useful!

Facts have proved that the Thunder is suitable for this style of play. Harden controls the ball, Westbrook and Durant are on the left and right, which creates a huge impact on the Knicks defense. They also changed their previous fear of challenging the left side and went crazy.

The general challenge left Li.

Although Zuo Li was given three blocks in this quarter and the number of turnovers doubled compared to the first quarter, he still had a 16-point advantage at halftime!

"COME ON!" Westbrook opened his arms to celebrate as he left the court, and Durant also left the court with a smile.

The Thunder seemed to have a winning chance.

The camera was focused on the next aisle, and the Knicks seemed to be getting closer and closer to their first playoff defeat.