Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

Trailing by ten points at halftime and being shot by others for 11 three-pointers, the Knicks once again faced a severe test at their home court.

However, in the locker room, the Knicks players were not intimidated by the difficulties, nor did they have a "so be it" mentality because they had a victory in their hands.

Because they really can't afford to lose.

According to the format of the finals, the cost of losing a game for the team that plays at home first is really too high. Even if the score is 1-1, there are three consecutive away games waiting for you. This kind of sour feeling,

Whoever meets him will know.

Under this competition system, even if I get a 2-0 lead, I dare not say it is safe. Otherwise, I will die suddenly. The most uncomfortable thing is that my record in the regular season is obviously better. I played 50-50 in the first four games.

In the fifth game, Tianwangshan actually played at the opponent's home court, which was simply outrageous.

Think about the visible Mavericks, Tianwangshan was cheated in Miami in 2006...

How dare the Knicks just give up!

Even if they lose this game, it will only be when the Knicks are out of ammunition and food.

Of course, no one wants to lose, especially at their home court. A 10-point disadvantage is not enough to break the Knicks' mentality. After all, the Knicks have played against many headwinds before and know how to deal with such situations.

"There is no doubt that we need to be tougher now!" D'Antoni said.

"We need to score. In addition to Zuo Li, we also need more people to step up. Stephen, Danny, Sean, Belinelli, you are all excellent pitchers. In the second half, I hope you can give more to Zuo Li.

Some outside fire support."

Of course, apart from them, the German coach still trusts Zuo Li more, because Zuo Li is the main core of the Knicks and the source of hardness at critical moments.

Many people have misunderstandings about toughness on the court, thinking that toughness means fierce moves, rough fouls, fierce defense, or endless trash talk.

However, true toughness should be whether you can stand up and save the team at critical moments, or simply put, it is the ability to make key goals!

Don't underestimate this ability. When you are anxious about the game, you often focus on this ability.

There is no need to equate this ability with a super giant. Although some people are super giants, they may not have such abilities, and although some people are role players, they are the ones the team can rely on at critical moments.

The world says that Garnett, the Wolf King, is a tough guy. However, at critical moments, the old Wolf King rarely performs fatally. Instead, fighting and retreating is his label at critical moments.

Compared to Garnett, Zuo Li felt that Robert Horry was a tough guy who never showed mercy at critical moments. Whether it was the Lakers, Spurs or Rockets, this guy had performed bravely at critical moments.

Similar to this is Fisher, the veteran veteran of the Lakers. As we all know, although he is only a role player, none of his championships are messed up. The 0.4-second buzzer beater is just the most beautiful footnote of his critical moment and not the whole story.

Zuo Li also has the ability at critical moments. He is as tough as anyone. He has even contributed key goals in the past three seasons. Zuo Li has led the Knicks' comebacks every time.

Therefore, the outside world also turned its attention to Zuo Li.

The Mavericks naturally know Zuo Li's power, but they are not worried because they also have guys who are brave at critical moments in their team.

The third quarter begins.

Zuo Li came on stage with Battier, Danny Green, Curry and David Lee, while next door the Mavericks brought Dirk, Marion, Peja, Kidd and Barea.

The Mavericks, who have tasted the sweetness of three-pointers, naturally have to follow through. First, they have five strong players who can all shoot.

But as the outside world speculated, the third quarter was Zuo Li’s performance moment!

As soon as the third quarter started, Zuo Li completed a pick-and-roll with Curry at the top of the arc. Curry broke through and passed back, and Zuo Li caught the ball and hit a three-pointer!

Later, Marion also broke through the pick-and-roll and caught the ball for a layup, but he should not challenge Zuo Li. Zuo Li, who was focused, slapped the ball on the backboard.

"Quick attack!"

After landing, Zuo Li leaned forward a little, but his long wingspan allowed Zuo Li to still control the basketball.

Turn around and pass the ball!

The basketball flew across half the court, and Curry took the ball and caused a foul on Trier.

However, Terry's tactical foul did not stop the Knicks' scoring momentum. The Knicks played a bull's-eye strategy, receiving the ball from the left and picking up the basket to score two more points.

The score difference instantly became 5 points.

At this time, fortunately, Nowitzki's three-pointer helped the Mavericks maintain their advantage.

Dallas' commentator wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Fortunately! We have Dirk!"

However, Dirk was as good as he was, and Zuo Li also opened up.

After scoring 5 consecutive points, he turned his back inside to attract the defense. Curry was in the corner. Zuo Li raised his hand to pass through. Barea, who was double-teaming him, swayed away, but Zuo Li seized the opportunity and turned around to shoot a jumper.

Two points!

Not only that, at the moment when the left wing landed, Marion committed a pushing foul, and the referee directly made a gesture to increase the penalty!

"YES!!!"

"Invincible!"

"This is a fucking superstar!"

…

Amid the excited cheers of the fans, Zuo Li stood on the free throw line. The trash talk from the Mavericks players had no impact on him.

brush!

A solid penalty.

The point difference is only 2 points, and it is possible to tie or even overtake in one round!

Critical round.

Carlisle raised his hand and put it down again. He hesitated whether to call a timeout, but ultimately chose to trust his players.

The Mavericks attacked, and Kidd patiently organized the offense at the top of the key.

But the Knicks didn't give Kidd a chance to take his time. The moment the Mavericks got into position, the Knicks chose to double-team!

"Kidd is in danger!" The commentators raised their heads and looked at the field.

Kidd was accidentally forced into a corner. Terry and Nowitzki rushed to respond from two directions, but Kidd had no angle to shoot the ball!

In the end, he chose to smash his foot, but Curry nimbly dodged it and the ball slipped out of the gap. Zuo Li made a diving jump and caught the basketball before the Mavericks!

"Timeout!" Zuo Li, who was lying down, immediately called a timeout. The referee stopped the game and the ball was taken back!

"Left left!!!"

"MVP——" the DJ drawled, Madison Square Garden could no longer suppress it.

Back from the timeout...the Knicks sideline ball, the moment Curry catches the ball.

Zuo Li suddenly accelerated and cut in. Chandler did not dare to hesitate at all this time and quickly followed up.

It also attracted Nowitzki's attention.

And at the moment Nowitzki was distracted to pay attention to Zuo Li, David Lee accelerated away from him and rushed towards the basket.

Zuo Li's passes are never late.

David Lee ran to the basket and received Zuo Li's pass in the air very comfortably.

He lightly put the ball in the air and firmly put it into the basket.

Air pick-up for common people.

"This ball was passed so beautifully. The Knicks started to counterattack under the leadership of Zuo Li. If everyone else starts to score, then the Mavericks will be in danger!" Yu Jia said.

"You're right. If someone else steps up to help Zuo Li and share his offensive pressure at this time, it's really hard to say who will win in this game!" Director Zhang said.