Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

The Pacers are worthy of being good brothers of the Knicks this season. Their three appearances were all when the Knicks needed a victory the most. Previously, they were when Zuoli was in doubt. This time, they were before the Knicks encountered the devil's away schedule.

, it can be said that it perfectly fulfills the responsibility of the Knicks power bank.

You must know that although the Pacers are average and ranked low this season, they still have the title of giant killer.

Zuo Li remembers that although the Pacers are not strong, they are indeed the most classic team in the 08-09 season. Call them weak. Among the Eastern Conference playoff teams, except for the Knicks, they have won all the Western Conference teams.

He also defeated the Rockets, Spurs and other strong teams.

However, they actually failed to make it to the playoffs because they often lost to underdogs who shouldn't have lost. For example, at the end of December last year, they were defeated by the Nets, who were last in the Eastern Conference, at their home court.

In addition, the reason why Zuo Li has a deep memory of this Pacers is because the Pacers are the most unlucky team. Their own basket seems to be specially used for opponents to win. Throughout the season, they were defeated 7 times.

, 8 times, most of which were at their home court. In addition to the Nets, there were also the Wizards, Clippers, Suns, Hornets, Celtics and Lakers!

Yes, they can drag the Celtics into overtime and regrettably lose in the end. They can also be dragged into overtime by the Clippers, who are last in the Western Conference, and unfortunately lose. They can play back and forth with the Lakers in the away game and finally be defeated by Kobe.

It's a pity that the Wizards, who were second to last at home, scored consecutive equalizers and buzzer-beating goals...

"Schrödinger's Walker", before the game starts, you really don't know whether the Pacers will create a miracle or be created a miracle...

Except for the Knicks...from this point of view, the Pacers are really good brothers!

Unfortunately, for the Pacers, every loss to the Knicks makes it more difficult for them to qualify for this year's playoffs. They are now two and a half games behind the eighth-place Bulls in the Eastern Conference.

It is said that at this time of year, the teams ranked 9-10 in the Eastern and Western Conferences are the most uncomfortable. They are truly struggling to make the playoffs and suffer a lot of injuries.

Next season will be even more difficult, but not rushing into this position does give people a glimmer of hope.

Moreover, it is too late to make this position bad. No matter how bad it is, it will not be able to surpass the few great players behind it. As a result, the draft pick will not be good. Next year, there is no hope to the naked eye...

This story tells us that if we want to be a good person, we must either be the best or simply lie flat. The middle part is the most uncomfortable.

It's just a pity that most people are in the middle, they are cut leeks. After working hard all their lives, they find that they have nothing to mix with...

Oh, the Pacers are pretty good. Although he plays the role of a leek for the time being, his good days are almost coming.

The dark and hard Hibbert in the team can become the cornerstone after two years of training. Next year's draft will allow them to pick a very good No. 3 position. Coupled with the warmth from the Spurs next door, the Pacers are 1

,2,3... I don’t know how many times it has risen, it’s getting closer!

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After defeating the Pacers, the Knicks officially entered the rhythm of the devil's schedule. In the early morning of the 2nd, two buses departed from Madison on time and rushed to the airport.

The reason there were two buses was because the other one was full of luggage. There were only 20 staff members on this trip, and they even brought a chef. It was completely playoff standard.

Dolan is also hemorrhaging money, trying to get the best conditions for the Knicks in this crazy schedule of many consecutive games. After all, everyone knows the difference between NBA home games and away games.

But even though they were well prepared, everyone on the plane was still a little troubled. We usually get on the plane at 7 o'clock in the morning. It doesn't take 15 minutes to get on the plane. I'm sure I'm snoring. Everyone knows how intense the nightlife of NBA players is. Usually it's

Catching up on some sleep on the road.

Today, however, everyone is awake. Except for Coach D'Antoni, who is thinking hard about tactics and lineups, everyone else is either in a daze or on their way to a daze.

Oh, except for Zuo Li, who was reading the newspaper and lamenting when technology would allow people to play with mobile phones on airplanes. Turning off mobile phones on airplanes may be the only habit similar to that of later generations.

"I'm afraid now that we don't win a game, this would be too embarrassing." David Li rubbed his hair in distress, so much that his hairline almost moved back.

As soon as he broke the silence, everyone started to complain, from the Alliance to Stern, no one was spared.

Indeed, this schedule is really amazing. It is right and normal for everyone to be unhappy and worried.

However, it is really not necessary. The Lakers and Spurs next door have played 8 consecutive away games. Compared with them, the Knicks are not bad.

So Zuo Li put down the newspaper and looked around and said:

"Calm down, if you lose, you lose. Isn't it just four consecutive defeats? We played very well in the past, and we are not afraid of losing." Zuo Li calmly spread his hands: "Just play with your best, and nothing will happen if something goes wrong.

I’ll hold on, don’t be afraid, just do it!”

Zuo Li's mentality is really good. No matter how well he plays this season, Zuo Li's goal has never changed, which is to enter the playoffs and fight every game. Even if the Knicks are the most powerful and win consecutive games

When he was with the Cavaliers and Lakers, Zuo Li never set high goals, which was in stark contrast to those players who won a few games and put the championship on their lips.

People who criticize him always say that Zuo Li has no big ambitions and is too cowardly.

But only Zuo Li himself knows how fierce the playoffs have been in the past few years and how terrifying the competition is. He can be said to be a villain. Except for a few teams, no one else is a soft persimmon. He dares to look down on others.

It will make you overturn.

After all, the Knicks have a weak lineup, and they are most afraid of a sudden collapse just after getting back on track. The Celtics and Lakers can still pull back from overturning, but if the Knicks collapse now, they really collapse.

Zuo Li doesn't want to be hacked, so mentality is very important. The Knicks first need to let go of unnecessary baggage.

Facts have proved that Zuo Li's words are quite effective.

On the 3rd, they were a guest at Staples. The Knicks fought hard throughout the game. The Lakers, who were still trying to beat the Knicks, defeated the Knicks with a score of 118-100. They did not give any chance in the game.

Kobe shot 16 of 28 from the field, 6 of 11 three-pointers, and 10 of 14 free throws. He scored 48 points, 5 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, turning the Knicks' backcourt upside down.

Duhon, Dragic, and Larry Hughes scored 20 points together, and they were completely blown away.

Although Zuo Li also scored a double-double with 28 points and 21 rebounds, he was generally suppressed by Kobe.

But Zuo Li did one thing, and that was to let the "Sky Hook" reappear at Staples. He used hooks to tease Bynum many times during the game, and even allowed the latter to score only 8 points in the game, completing the matchup.

Totally exploded.

This also became the focus of media comments after the game. After using the skyhook, Staples briefly lost his voice.

But the Lakers are the Lakers. The Lakers successfully restricted the Knicks' offense and opened up their own offense. As long as they don't commit suicide, they will be the strongest team in the league this season and can even take away one of them.

So Zuo Li didn't feel uncomfortable after losing. After all, he was still far away from Kobe. Although he was already working hard to catch up, it would still take time, and the Knicks also needed more time to become the same as the Lakers.

level team.

"Only by being beaten can you make progress." Zuo Li said.