Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

On the night of April 4th, the basketball circle was once again shocked by the Knicks. The last time was Curry's reimbursement for the regular season three days ago, and this time it was because of Zuo Li's words after the game.

Taking a break…lots to do…

Zuo Li's meaning couldn't be more obvious, that is, the Knicks are preparing to take a rest as the outside world suspected, but he is not included!

Moreover, despite the rest, the Knicks will not stop there, he will also lead the team to climb higher mountains!

We are still aiming for 70 wins!

This interview quickly went viral on the Internet and soon triggered a lot of discussion among fans.

"Zuo Li is so tough. Judging from the content of the game, he is not just talking."

"One person supports the team, and that's what he did in the battle against the Cavaliers. His teammates rotated frequently and his hand was average. It was all left to one person to withstand all the Cavaliers' attacks. It was too overwhelming!"

"This is a true warrior. Faced with difficulties, he will not give in. He just keeps going!"

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The fans of Zuoli and the Knicks were naturally overjoyed, and their originally depressed mood was relieved. After all, besides the players, the fans are another group of people who want the team to achieve good results.

However, there are also rational fans who respect Zuo Li's choice, but still feel that it is too hard.

The biggest among them is the former New York player Oakley. He criticized the Knicks' choice in front of the media: "Either we work together, or we rest together and give up. How can Zuo Li be forced to do it alone?"

This is not the team I understand."

Barkley also expressed his opposition in that night's program: "As you know, I was one of the first people to support the Knicks overtaking the Bulls. So far, I still support it, but the Knicks' choice is too hard."

Well, what if... I mean what if, something happens to Zuo Li... then the Knicks will collapse in the playoffs."

From the remarks of these two people, it is not difficult to find that they are all starting from the perspective of the playoffs and believe that they cannot sacrifice their own merits.

It may be more straightforward than what ESPN said: "If the Knicks can't win 70 games, they may regret it, but if the Knicks lose the championship, they will definitely laugh."

Indeed, the Warriors of later generations are an example. Many people feel that they ruined a legendary season by forcibly surpassing the Bulls.

Zuo Li also thinks so, so this actually answers the questions and doubts from the outside world. It is precisely because he is afraid of such a situation that Zuo Li cannot drag the entire team forward together.

In order to prevent another situation - losing the game due to low morale, Zuo Li chose to put the team on his shoulders.

It’s not that Zuo Li isn’t a team player, it’s that he is too team-oriented!

However, children, please don’t learn recklessly. Zuo Li did it because he was sure of it. After all, Zuo Li had a problem. His recovery ability and physical strength are far beyond what others imagine, so he is the only one who can do this. It would be really possible for another person.

The situation that Barkley and the others talked about might happen.

For example, Kobe Bryant in the 2013 season...

That may be the eternal pain in the hearts of all Lakers and Comey.

However, a real man should do his best for what he says, even if it fails in the end, so Zuo Li respects Kobe very much.

The storm from the outside world did not affect the Knicks' formation, nor did it affect Zuo Li's courage to continue rushing forward.

After winning 68 games, the Knicks refused to celebrate because in their eyes, this was not the end of the season!

On April 6th and 7th, the Knicks will usher in the last back-to-back games of the season, which is also a cruel back-to-back home and away game. They will first face the 76ers on the road, and then return to face the Raptors at home.

Generally speaking, when encountering such a schedule at the end of the season, rest is not mentioned. Sometimes the main players may not go to away games with the team, unless like the Spurs next door, they are fighting with the Lakers for the first place in the Western Conference, let alone rest.

Well, Duncan's average playing time per game is higher than at the beginning of the season.

And the Knicks did take a rest, and the rest was very large. Randolph, Belinelli, and Knicks stayed in New York for various reasons and did not go to Philadelphia at all.

The starting five who came to Philadelphia are Zuo Li, David Lee, Dragic, Danny Green, and Battier.

As he said, Zuo Li still had no intention of taking a rest.

However, for this game, the outside world is not optimistic about the Knicks. Three starters are absent, and the best sixth man is not available. Their offensive capabilities are limited and their physical fitness will be tested.

In fact, there were concerns about the outside world during the rotation in the second quarter.

When both starters Danny Green and Battier went off the court at the same time, the Knicks could only use Beverley to defend Iguodala. Although Beverley worked very hard and had a certain effect, Iguodala

After all, he was bigger than Beverley. Several pick-and-roll breakthroughs and long-lost three-pointers caused the Knicks to lose the 5-point advantage accumulated in the first quarter within 3 minutes.

Later, taking advantage of Zuo Li being pulled out, Jrue Holiday even performed a one-handed chop.

Holiday, who looked in disbelief after landing, was even named the best moment of the half.

The 76ers actually led by 7 points at halftime.

But it was still the Knicks who won in the end, because in the second half, the omnipotent Zuo Li stood up again.

Zuo Li scored a three-pointer as soon as he came up, and then grabbed Holiday with both hands in the paint like a volleyball!

"OH SHIT!" This ball was so brutal that American commentators used expletives in the live broadcast room.

How difficult is this shot? Barkley described Holiday having to be blocked while walking on stilts, and Kenny Smith described it as one of the top ten blocks of the season...

In short, Holiday is numb.

Later, Zuo Li, who came to the frontcourt, broke through the inside line and scored directly at 21.

Scored six points in a row to extend the point difference to 1 point.

The 76ers called a timeout, and Iguodala came back and made a breakthrough jumper. Although it was stiff, he made it anyway.

However, it was Zuo Li again. First, he faced the defense and broke through the inside to score 2 points. Then, on the outside, Iguodala hit the defense and hit a three-pointer.

Another five points in a row, and the Knicks went ahead by 2 points!

Zuo Li's performance was not over yet. In this quarter, Zuo Li made 3 of 3 three-pointers and hit 21 three times, scoring a total of 27 points. He led the Knicks to win by 18 points in a single quarter and led by 11 points in the third quarter.

Zuo Li's 45 points in the third quarter brought the entire commentary team to a climax, and Barkley even worshiped the great god with his hands.

However, the victory was not so easy. In the fourth quarter, the 76ers launched a counterattack at home. Iguodala and Holiday scored consecutive points. The 76ers once extended the point difference to 4 points.

At the critical moment, Dragic fired a three-pointer, Zuo Li broke through and made a throw, and the Knicks clung to the point difference.

In the last 4 minutes, Iguodala finally lost his energy. The Knicks gritted their teeth and survived the most difficult period. The victory was getting closer and closer to the Knicks, leaving less and less time for 76.

Until the last 47 seconds, the Knicks led 105-96 by 9 points.

There is no suspense about the outcome of the game.

In the end, Holiday scored a three-pointer, but Zuo Li and Dragic took turns controlling the ball on the outside, running out of time.

105-99, the remaining Knicks defeated the 76ers and won their 69th victory of the season!

This is the second-best record in NBA history, and it is really very close to 70 wins.