Super All-around Point Guard

Tonight is destined to be an exciting showdown!

Everyone got into the mood right from the start. The Cavaliers' Big Three and the Knicks' golden guns. These two pairs of ace superstars ignited the flames of war from the start. The third game of the Eastern Conference Finals has already reached a tiebreaker. atmosphere of! If it really comes to a tiebreaker, it will probably become as intense as the finals!

The showdown between the Cavaliers and the Knicks makes people feel as if whoever wins can directly win the championship. Logically speaking, the Warriors and Spurs in the Western Conference should have this feeling of fighting, because obviously the Warriors and Spurs are more Strong, and in most eyes, whoever can become the Western Conference champion in the Western Conference is destined to be the final championship this season. No team in the Eastern Conference can compare with them, whether it is the Cavaliers or the Knicks. No better than any of the Warriors or Spurs.

The matchup between the Warriors and the Spurs is certainly exciting, but it is far inferior to the Cavaliers and the Knicks. The regular season records of both teams cannot be compared with the Warriors and Spurs, but these two matchups are no less good than them. The performance in any game is simply breathtaking. Every team played their best and gave the most exciting and gorgeous performances.

Another ace of the Knicks, Anthony is getting better. He hit consecutive hits and scored at the last moment of the last game, resisting James' last-minute counterattack. In this game, he continued to respond to James, which made many fans who like the 03 generation The fans enjoyed watching it.

The atmosphere at the Knicks' home court is much more lively than that at Quicken Loans Arena. Every goal scored by the Knicks and every time the Cavaliers are forced to take a timeout will cause crazy shouts on the scene. This gives James and every Cavaliers player The pressure is extremely high.

This was Tyronn Lue's first time experiencing such a situation, and he even seemed a little unable to control it.

Xie Chen is much more confident when playing at home than when playing away games. He doesn’t need to worry about physical problems, he doesn’t need to deal with any legendary teams, and he doesn’t need to worry about losing his ability... There is no pressure at all, either physically or mentally. In such a relaxed state, they will definitely be able to perform at their strongest level. Plus Anthony is so excited tonight and feels great. Xie Chen has no reason to doubt that this victory belongs to them.

Even during timeouts, Anthony is always in an "excited" state. He will excitedly tell his teammates about defense matters and remind them what to pay attention to. Every word he speaks is extremely contagious. This is Xie Chen This is the first time I've seen Anthony like this since joining the Knicks. Compared with the past, Anthony seems to have suddenly "come alive".

James also felt the threat from Anthony. Anthony showed his style as the regular season scoring champion. No one on the Cavaliers could guard him. James even guarded Anthony twice personally, but facing such a familiar and close opponent , Anthony unexpectedly made a step-back jumper and a strong back attack, easily solving James and completing the score!

Very easy!

"Anthony's ability was completely stimulated. He showed himself without reservation. He has waited too long. And Xie's condition still looks so good. It doesn't seem to be easy to win tonight." James I was thinking secretly in my heart, even though I knew tonight's game would be more difficult than the previous two games, I still had to use words to motivate my teammates and give them confidence in the game.

Nearly 20,000 people in the audience cheered again and again. The Knicks lived up to their expectations and led the score again and again. They also believed that the Knicks would win this victory under their expectations, but the problem was that their opponents were It is not easy for the strongest team in the Eastern Conference to easily win against the strongest team in the Eastern Conference, even if the Knicks play at home.

The Cavaliers suddenly used the "bottom line compression tactic" frequently used in the regular season, locking all the Knicks' defensive players in the penalty area to fight for outside shots!

First of all, let James hold the ball on one side. As long as the ball is in James' hands, everyone in the Knicks must pay attention to him. Just like the threat that Xie Chen brings to the Cavaliers, James still has this ability.

When James holds the ball, it is also when the tactical formation is about to begin. Tristan Thompson in the high post runs towards the basket. Thompson's role is very important. He must bring the defender to the basket. At this time, Kevin Love stood on the other side, and J.R. Smith was also next to Love. James suddenly moved the ball in a wide range, moving the ball from one side to the other. After Love received the ball, he quickly broke through the baseline. This is also the most effective use of this tactic The important part is that Love's breakthrough must bring all defenders to the basket!

Sure enough, Love and Thompson filled the basket with Knicks defensive players. Outsiders J.R. Smith and James were both standing on the three-point line, and no one was defending.

Love quickly transferred the ball to J.R. Smith. He already knew J.R. Smith's position, so he passed the ball very quickly and decisively. The latter accurately hit a three-pointer.

In the same way, the Cavaliers used the same method to help Love help Irving easily hit a three-pointer.

The key to this tactic is the bottom line breakthrough. Generally, once the bottom line breakthrough is successful, the defensive side must shrink to help defend. Once all defenders are attracted to the penalty area, there will be a great opportunity from the outside. The Cavaliers also have many good shooters. , even James himself can serve as a three-point shooter, and his three-point shooting rate when he is open is not low.

However, baseline breakthroughs are also very dangerous, because it is too easy to make dribbling errors or step on the line, and in such a position, your traveling route and passing route are very easy to judge, so you must be very experienced and capable. Only qualified people can do it.

Fortunately, the Cavaliers do not lack such players.

Seeing the Cavaliers repeatedly performing wonderful combinations, Warriors coach Cole couldn't help but praise: "The Cavaliers are indeed the best team in the Eastern Conference. If they can maintain such a shooting percentage in every game, I'm afraid we won't be either. Their opponents.”

In Cole's eyes, he obviously feels that the Cavaliers have greater hope of becoming the Eastern Conference champion, although he fully approves of Xie Chen.

The Cavaliers played very well and they regained the lead. However, the Cavaliers have the Cavaliers' tactics and the Knicks also have the Knicks' tricks. Derrick Williams played a very important role in the last game. In today's game, His role is still indispensable.

Xie Chen holds the ball at the top of the arc. When there is only one person guarding Xie Chen, the entire Cavaliers team feels insecure because no one thinks that anyone can guard Xie Chen one-on-one unless they choose to. To defend, for example, if you don't let Xie Chen shoot a three-pointer, stick close to him. This will cause Xie Chen to easily break through. Once Xie Chen chooses to break through, other people will still have to participate in the defense.

When Xie Chen was holding the ball to attract attention, Anthony provided a screen for Derrick Williams on the left. Williams ran upward from the left corner, using Anthony's screen to gallop all the way. By the time he got to the free throw line, he had already run three or four steps, and his speed was completely up. At this time, Xie Chen passed the ball directly, and after Derrick Williams received the ball, he went straight to the basket!

Derrick Williams' screen cut caught the Cavaliers off guard. Originally, everyone's attention was on the outside, but the threat suddenly changed from outside to inside. Williams is not a super scorer, but he has amazing talent. When he When his speed is fully up, it's difficult to guard him. For this ball, Williams just beat Thompson. Thompson jumped up on the spot and didn't even think about blocking Williams. It would be a good thing if Williams didn't get dunked. Thompson's strength was not something that Thompson could stop with one hand, so this ball was hit by Williams with a 2+1.

Everyone applauded Williams, who played an amazing performance. New York Knicks fans gradually learned that in addition to Xie Chen and Anthony, Porzingis and Derrick Williams can also have Superstar performance!

Of course, Lopez's role cannot be underestimated. The rebounding data does not lie. Facing a rebounding maniac like Thompson, Lopez did not lose too much. Especially in this game, Thompson almost didn't get the frontcourt. Rebound opportunity.

Tyronn Lue has been putting pressure on Tristan Thompson, constantly repeating to him, "Rebounds, rebounds, rebounds, you have to control the rebounds." However, tonight, he seemed to be really powerless, everyone was trying to grab it from him.

Anthony relied on his strong body to squeeze to the basket again and again, and his movements were very large. He had physical contact with Thompson several times. The two were purely in strength to see who could top the other. Although Anthony is not as tall as Thompson and has long arms. , but several times he grabbed the rebound from his hands.

In addition to Lopez and Anthony, Xie Chen also participated in the battle with Thompson to grab rebounds. Xie Chen's disadvantage is his height, so he cannot grab the ball in one go. When grabbing rebounds with Thompson, Xie Chen always picks up the ball first, and then takes off twice. If that doesn't work, he takes off three times in succession. Xie Chen has an advantage over Thompson in terms of bounce speed and height. As a result, Thompson is constantly being consumed. Physical strength, but also constantly being robbed of rebounds.

The Knicks, who firmly controlled the rebounds, gradually relied on their stable performance to overtake the score again!

The game was thrilling, and the atmosphere was even more lively. The Cavaliers playing away from home felt so much pressure for the first time, and everyone felt uncomfortable. In addition, Tyronn Lue, as a rookie coach, also spoke in a strong tone, and his performance Tristan Thompson is in a bad mood and state.

Although Tristan Thompson is not a star player for the Cavaliers, his salary ranks sixth in the league among power forwards, second only to Love, Aldridge, Griffin, Millsap and David plum.

During the offseason last year, the matter of Thompson's contract extension with the Cavaliers was also aroused. The two parties failed to reach an agreement several times. First of all, Thompson rejected the five-year, $80 million contract offered by the Cavaliers. Many people felt that Thompson If he is sick, what reason does he have to insist on asking for a maximum salary contract? Just because he had the advantage in rebounding in last year's playoff game against the Heat?

After that, Thompson still renewed his contract with the Cavaliers, signing a five-year contract worth $82 million. There was no other way. If the Cavaliers want to win the championship this year, Thompson is an indispensable puzzle piece for the Cavaliers to win the championship.

However, after taking so much money from the Cavaliers, Thompson's performance tonight was really poor. Not only did he have no achievements on the offensive end, he was also unable to protect his best rebounds on the defensive end, which made people criticize him even more. Many Cavaliers fans are calling Thompson crazy on the Internet right now.

"Thompson's game is really bad. Why would you spend so much money to keep him? I really don't understand!"

"TT will never be worth 82 million, but he must improve this team and help the team win. There is nothing to say about his talent. The Knicks have no insiders who can match him. He must prove himself in this series. !”

Tristan Thompson is under a lot of pressure. This series is very important to him. Only by helping the team reach the finals can he prove that he is worthy of this big contract. Otherwise, he will look down on himself in his heart.

However, Thompson was powerless in the face of Xie Chen's super ability.

Xie Chen unexpectedly entered the penalty area and used James' layup ability to easily hit two points on Thompson's head, and also caused another foul by Thompson!

"Thompson has committed four fouls!"

The fans at the scene became excited again and beat Thompson for four fouls in three quarters. This is really good news. If this is going to be a protracted battle, it will be more beneficial to the Knicks in the end.

"Well done!" Anthony also happily stepped forward to give Xie Chen a high-five.

James on the other side has no communication with Thompson at all. He doesn't even bother to scold Thompson. Thompson's performance is so bad. Fortunately, they still have the same agent.

"If you can't give me what I want, what's the point of your existence on this team!" James sighed, disappointed with Thompson.

Thompson also lost his fighting spirit, and his whole will was very low. The less he could get rebounds, the less energy he could generate. The worse he could defend, the less he wanted to defend.

However, the game field is like a battlefield. You must never relax on the battlefield, because every time you relax, you may be shot by the enemy, which can be fatal at any time. In a basketball game, this shot is an insult. Sexual: Dunk!

No one expected that Xie Chen's next ball would be a breakthrough from the baseline, going straight to the basket, and facing the somewhat dull-looking Tristan Thompson, it would be a domineering dunk!

Just like when Tracy McGrady dunked on a big bamboo pole!

The whole place was excited!

Tristan Thompson makes the most ridiculous background! He lost face in front of nearly 20,000 people at the scene!

However, no one knows that this is also the beginning of another story...

The Warriors tied the Bulls' 72 wins! The Warriors' final score I predicted in the book is 73 wins. Let's see if they can make history! It's been a great season!