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At this time, the locker room of the Bucks.

Head coach Scott Skiles makes the final pregame deployment.

"Boys, this game is our last chance, don't say there is a fourth game, this is our last chance, we can't lose anymore, we have nowhere to go, we have worked hard all season , I think everyone is not for the first round of the playoffs.

We must win this game. In our home court, we should defend its honor and tell everyone with victory that Milwaukee never admits defeat! "

All players are very aware of the situation facing the Bucks now. As long as they lose tonight, this round of the series will be sealed by the Knicks.

Not to mention G4, if it is really 0:3 behind, the Bucks need to pull four games in a row to win the final victory, which is really too difficult.

It is basically impossible, because if they have the strength to win four games in a row, then there will be no such thing as the previous three games without winning a single game.

Jennings roared, "Win!

! "

After shouting, everyone will enter the arena.

Bogut was injured, and now the Bucks' second-in-command Jennings is at the end of the team.

Although Jennings is a rookie, he has won the trust of the team just like Lian Dao, and his status in the Bucks is second only to Bogut.

Play in turn!

G3 kicks off quickly!

After the fierce battle in the previous two games, both sides are more familiar with this.

In the Bradley Center arena, amidst the shouts one after another, the morale of the Bucks reached its peak.

Scott Skiles tweaked the starters again this time around.

Brandon Jennings, John Salmons, Carlos Delfino, Luke Richard Mbah a Moute, Kurt Thomas.

In the fourth position, Luke Richard Mbah a Moute was brought up by Scott Skiles, and Lian Dao still had an impression of this second-year player.

Luke Richard Mbah a Moute is a defensive champion with outstanding wingspan, tenacious defense, both speed and enthusiasm, the most important thing is that he defends the third position very well.

Scott Skiles brought him up, and Lian Dao also knew that it was used against him.

The reason Scott Skiles didn't mention him as a starter in the first two games is because Luke Richard Mbah a Moute has obvious shortcomings.

The rebounds are average, and the defensive interior is not strong enough; the offensive end is close to invisible, unable to shoot or finish the offense. When he is on the court, the basic team is in a four-on-five situation.

That's why Scott Skiles didn't put him in the starting position before.

But this time, the Bucks have already walked on the edge of a cliff, and Scott Skiles is also cruel. He would rather sacrifice some offense and must limit Lian Dao on the defensive end.

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In the first quarter of the game, all the Knicks fired, and Holiday showed his personal breakthrough ability in this game.

Lian Dao, who played superbly in the first two games, was also restricted by the Bucks this time.

From the beginning of the game, as long as Lian Dao got the ball, he was always double-teamed by Luke Richard Mbah a Moute and Carlos Delfino.

When Lian Dao is double-teamed, he plays the ball very quickly. He has always played in the most reasonable state.

Since Luke Richard Mbah a Moute basically has no shooting ability, David Lee shrinks to the inside, ready to deal with the Bucks' outside breakthrough.

The Bucks also knew that they had lost their inside advantage, so after the opening, they kept using the pick-and-roll to fire outside.

John Salmons, who had been silent for two games, took the lead in the first quarter of G3 and scored two three-pointers at the beginning.

Subsequently, Jennings pick-and-roll breakthrough mid-range jumper hit.

The Knicks fell behind for a while.

Moreover, Millsap was also fouled twice by Kurt Thomas, and he was forced to be replaced by D'Antoni to the bench and replaced by Milicic.

Kurt, as a 14-year veteran in the league,

He has a lot of experience on the defensive end.

Kurt Thomas, nicknamed "Crazy Eyes" and "Dirty Kurt", has average talent, and his strong low-post defense has made him a firm foothold in the league.

When he was young, he was not afraid of opponents when facing Duncan, Nowitzki, Yao Ming, Garnett, and even O'Neal. Even if he couldn't limit his opponents, he would not let them easily and comfortably shoot.

At the age of 37 this year, he can still find a place in the league, relying on his calm mind and excellent inside defense.

Moreover, Kurt Thomas has a very good mid-range jumper, and his mid-range and long-range effective killing range can be expanded to about 18 feet.

This provides support for the small players on the outside to penetrate and pass back. As long as the defenders can attract the opponent's penalty area defense, Kurt Thomas' mid-range shot will be a nightmare for the opponent.

The Bucks, who returned to the home court, did show their will to break the boat, especially the pick-and-roll cooperation between Jennings and Kurt, which can tear the Knicks' defense every time.

Kurt Thomas is not like other center players, who go directly to the basket after a high pick-and-roll, but takes a step back, and after receiving a pass from the defender, he makes a jump shot one meter inside the three-point line.

Doing so can attract the Knicks' inside defensive players, empty the basket, and create more opportunities for Jennings' breakthrough.

If Milicic does not come out to defend, Thomas, who is in the open, can easily hit two points. With a stable mid-range shooting percentage, he will not easily waste Jennings' pass.

In the first quarter of G2, the Bucks cooperated in this way, holding the score tightly.

It's just that in the second quarter, the Bucks didn't limit Lian Dao's crazy scoring, so the game lost suspense early.

This time, Bucks coach Scott Skiles would rather sacrifice part of the offense and replace him with Luke Richard Mbah a Moute, but also limit Lian Dao on the defensive end.

So far, the restrictions on cheap rice have been very good.

But the reason why the Knicks were able to reach the third place in the Eastern Conference this season is not by luck.

Although Lian Dao was restrained, there were others who stood up.

In addition to Holiday's breakthrough, David Lee's mid-range shot has also become a weapon for the Knicks to score.

Especially when Lian Dao held back the Bucks' defense, David Lee made 4 consecutive mid-range shots.

With 1 minute and 12 seconds left in the first quarter, the score was 26:26.

The Knicks called a timeout.

There was a lot of noise in the Bradley Center, and the Knicks were also disturbed by a lot of boos on the court.

Bucks fans know exactly what this game means to them, and the Bucks can't afford to lose.

Therefore, they also gave the Knicks the greatest interference possible.

"Today's Bucks really performed exceptionally well. A 37-year-old veteran, Kurt Thomas stood up in this game. From this point, it can also be seen that a player with rich playoff experience in the playoffs Veteran, the effect on the team is very great, especially because he made Millsap sit on the bench early because of fouls."

"This also poses a challenge to the Knicks' inside defense. Without Millsap on the inside, Lian Dao will constantly need to return to the inside to help defend. Milicic still has a little defensive experience against Kurt Thomas. immature."

"Although the Bucks have played very well and they have restricted Lian Dao, they still haven't taken the lead. Lian Dao has held back too much of the Bucks' defensive attention."

"Holiday and David Lee got a lot of opportunities, which allowed the Knicks to still bite the score in the first quarter."

Barkley and Kenny Smith analyzed the situation on the field.

Both are NBA stars, and there is no problem with their professional ability. Although the usual commentary is a bit funny, once it comes to professional analysis, the professional skills of the two are also revealed.

Both players make round adjustments.

Knicks here.

Chris Duhon, Larry Hughes, Lian Dao, Gallinari, David Lee.

The Bucks are.

Brandon Jennings, Jerry Stackhouse, Carlos Delfino, Luke Richard Mbah a Moute, Ersan Inlyasova.

Kurt Thomas was replaced. After all, you can't expect a 37-year-old veteran to stay on the court for a long time.

Carlos Delfino and Luke Richard Mbah a Moute have not been brought back to the bench, and Scott Skiles still hopes to use these two to pinch Lian Dao and block him in the second quarter offensive firepower.