Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

There is no need to say more about how important g3 is. Although the difference between 0-2 and 0-3 seems to be only one game, the meaning behind it is completely different. Since the nba implemented the elimination system of 4 wins in 7 games, it has also never

No team can complete a comeback from a 0-3 deficit. On the contrary, there are many cases of a comeback from a 0-2 away game at home, and even a 1-3 deficit has a precedent for a comeback.

So for the Magic, g3 is their final decisive day. Without this game, g4 and g5 will be nothing more than a mirror image.

The Magic certainly understand this, so the pre-game interview coincided with Kenny Smith's statement at the beginning. Even Howard put away his usual joking and solemnly said: "Play this game as the last one!

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Before the game started, Da Fan, who was not considered a master of chicken soup, gave a speech to the whole team: "Guys, I don't need to say how important this game is to us, right? We have no retreat! Once, my

My mentor told me: If you're not going to do it, cross it off your list. If you want to be more successful, don't put anything on your list that you don't want to do."

"If you are willing to lose, then this game is dispensable to you. You can easily lose and take a salary and go on vacation."

"But if you are not willing to give in, or if you want to go further and leave your name in history, then fight, today is the best... and the last chance!"

Although the method of spiritual victory is very metaphysical, and although chicken soup has been criticized by fans, chicken soup is still very effective at critical moments.

The Magic players were obviously motivated. Originally, the Magic had exhausted their talents. Their tactics had been the same throughout the season. After being easily cracked by the Knicks, they had no special good methods. But after pouring chicken soup, the effect was immediate...

In a word, magic is about to happen.

Of course, the Knicks also know that this game will be the most difficult one. There is no weak team in the NBA. It is difficult to deal with any NBA team when they burst out with energy, let alone a strong team like the Magic.

Therefore, D'Antoni also constantly reminded himself and his players before the game to be careful of the Magic's counterattack.

"Be careful in this game. In addition to winning, the most important thing is to protect yourself, avoid unnecessary injuries, and control your emotions."

D'Antoni really wanted to say that he could let it go if he couldn't win. After all, he had a huge advantage. But Zuo Li had just won the MVP of the new team and gave a shocking speech at the press conference two days ago. The team was in full swing.

Don’t talk nonsense at this time!

Zuo Li: You've already said nonsense! What you said just now seems like setting a bad flag!

I hope I have thought too much.

The starting lineups of both sides have not changed, and the Knicks' tactics have not changed either. After all, changing tactics is a matter for the loser. If they can win, every team will use the same tactics to the end.

What changes is magic!

Lewis, the long-time starter, was put on the bench. In the first two games, the former All-Star performed poorly, averaging only 9.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was only 28%. He hit the bottom corner and hit the top of the key.

Blacksmithing and all kinds of blacksmithing have become the norm for Lewis.

And it is precisely because he is too stretched that Zuo Li can calmly defend Howard, Randolph, David Lee, and Anderson, no matter who is playing the fourth position, they can calmly recover and protect the inside like an iron barrel.

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This also made Howard play very hard, averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2 blocks per game, which was a lot lower than the regular season.

This also shows that Yao is really strong. During his seven or eight years with the Rockets, apart from Scola, who was at the fourth position in the past two years, what other players were in the fourth position in other years.

It is said that the Jazz defeated the Rockets and Boozer defeated Dayao. However, the Jazz have always used three people to take turns to consume Dayao. Okur defended, Boozer and Kirilenko assisted in defense. The statistics of Dayao are also very good.

Facing the Jazz seven times in the playoffs, Dayao averaged 25.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game, both better than his career averages, while Boozer averaged 24.6 points and 11 rebounds per game. Overall, Dayao even had the upper hand.

On the offensive end, Boozer shouldn't have to defend Yao. In addition to the Jazz's tactics of constantly pulling Yao out of position in pick-and-rolls, the Rockets' hot fourth position is the main reason why the Rockets have always failed.

Uncle Huo, Swift, Hayes... It would be nice if Scola came earlier, but even Scola just won the Rockets' gamble.

That's why Zuo Licai never liked the Rockets management and was stingy.

Back to topic.

Anderson took over Lewis's starting position. This Anderson is not the same as the Knicks' Birdman. His full name is Ryan Anderson. He averaged 7.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game this season. People may be familiar with him in the future because he became the Harden era.

The shooting coach of the Rockets, and he is indeed a big white man who can shoot three-pointers.

The purpose of making him the starter instead of Gortat or Buss is still to open up space inside for Howard.

Yes, the premise is that you have to invest.

Ryan Anderson, who experienced such a big scene for the first time in his career, was obviously not ready for it. On the first shot, Howard was double-teamed inside, and Ryan Anderson missed the ball in the corner without anyone guarding him.

Still a bridge to cross!

Zuo Li looked at the ball in disgust, damn... He didn't even give me a rebound!

The on-site commentator sighed because the Knicks finally got the first attack because of a passing error after jumping to the ball from the left wing. As a result, they failed to score.

But it's not easy to criticize Anderson. His data is there. He was still a rookie in 2008. If he plays well, he is picked up. If he plays poorly, it is normal performance. What else can you say?

Magic fans: So there are a bunch of rookies on the opposite side who are each better than the last!

Um...of course this is Zuo Li's wisdom eye pearl!

Curry opened the scoring for the Knicks with a three-pointer. The last thing the Magic wanted to see happened. Curry opened up again, which made their defense even tighter.

Fortunately, Carter broke through and fouled Belinelli, and made two free throws to stabilize the situation for the Magic.

However, Zuo immediately hit a hook in the low post, and then blocked Nelson's layup. Curry assisted Chandler for the Knicks' second three-pointer of the game.

The momentum is like a rainbow!

Inspired by Zuoli's MVP and their desire to win, the Knicks took an 8-point lead at the first official timeout.

The fans at the scene were a little desperate. This was so similar to the previous two games, and the Magic also had a solemn atmosphere. They actually felt good today, but the Knicks' offense and defense were too good!

"Just play like this, combine inside and outside, no matter how big the pick-and-roll, Curry, left standing, they can't stop you!" D'Antoni said.

However, it was a pick-and-roll after the timeout that caused the game to take an unexpected turn!

bump!

Curry collided with Nelson's knees after the pick-and-roll. After the collision, Curry fell to the ground in pain, clutching his knee, and the referee hurriedly stopped the game.

At the same time, Anderson and Randolph on the inside had an argument. In a flashback, Anderson flew two meters away...