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Chapter 1035: Coach Lu, what is msg’s single quarter scoring record?

"Doug Christie played 52 games in the regular season, averaging 7 minutes and 22 seconds per game, 4 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. He played 16 games in the playoffs, averaging 7 minutes and 22 seconds per game..."

Bob Costas reads Christie's numbers.

These data give people a clear understanding of Christie, that is, this person is definitely not a so-called secret weapon, nor is he a high-powered rookie, nor is he a relic who cannot stand out due to fierce competition within the Knicks.

A player who doesn't seem like he should be playing at this time is suddenly sent off. Why is that?

Although neither Ranbir nor the tragedian could explain why, they could give examples based on their own experiences.

Laimbeer said: "When Coach Lu was coaching in Boston, there was a young man named Guy Williams on our team. Although he was mediocre at the time, Coach Lu always replaced him on the field at certain special moments.

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"Special moments?" Costas asked, "Like?"

Ranbir had a flashback: "Do you still remember the famous conflict between Dr.J and Larry?"

Of course Costas remembers.

Not only Costas remembers it, any NBA fan who watched it in the 1980s will never forget that game, even if it was just the regular season.

As a regular season game, it was replayed many times by CBS in the following years and received favorable reviews, which shows how classic it is.

Among them, Louis KOs the referee before the game, Bird beats the doctor so much that he gets angry and throws a gentleman punch, Laimbeer's barbarian approach to break up the fight, and Guy Williams' loyal dog-like savior that Laimbeer mentioned just now, are all

It's a story that fans are familiar with.

Costas seemed to understand: "So, you think Doug came on the scene with a similar special mission?"

Laimbeer didn't think Christie was someone who would take the initiative to fight, but if there was no other purpose, it couldn't explain why Louis replaced him.

So Ranbir just said: "I'm not sure, maybe?"

However, the tragedy master's case is completely different from Ranbir's.

The tragedy maker mentioned another player - Brad Rohaus.

As we all know, Luo Haos is the famous mascot of the Knicks dynasty. Although he has no strength, everyone likes him.

When Luo Haos was sent to the Clippers last summer, many Knicks fans expressed their reluctance.

But Luo Haos is popular not because of his performance on the field, but because of his innocent and harmless image off the field.

There are two main reasons why Louis kept him for so many years.

A team does not need to select the strongest player, but it must identify its weakest player. The weakest player can not only be at the bottom, but also use his bottom strength to comfort others.

Luo Haos is such a character. He bought a villa in the DNP position and lives there all year round. As the least important player in the team, he brings a lot of joy to the locker room. It can be said that the atmosphere of the Knicks is so dull this year.

Part of the reason is that Luo Haosi is no longer here.

The tragedy expert mentioned him not to let people know how important the team's 15th man is.

He was talking about something that seemed very embarrassing to him: "Brad is the most inconspicuous player on this team, but Coach Lu once started him in the finals against us, and it worked.

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As soon as the tragedy master finished speaking, Laimbir also joined in: "Yes, I remembered, this guy also started in the game against us, and he played well, so no matter what tricks Coach Lu played on the rotation, I

No one will question him, he must have his reasons!"

There is no complicated reason why Louis replaced Christie.

The Trail Blazers are suspected of imitating the Knicks' naming strategy.

Therefore, Louis needs to change to a lineup that generally has no defensive flaws while leaving room for leeway.

Christie is Louis' "private land".

As a rookie, it stands to reason that defense will be his weakness. If the Blazers want to use a roll call tactic, he is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

This is also the beauty of this substitution.

Christie has many shortcomings, but his defense is above average for the Knicks.

Although Christie was not a defensive player in college, when he came to New York, he knew that if he wanted to stand out in this horribly involved team, he had to start with defense. He was willing to work on defense.

He is very capable and has a high level of understanding. Surrounded by a group of defensive masters, he has made rapid progress.

But having said that, no matter how good Christie's defense is, if any one of Jordan, Barkley, and Thomas adopts a roll call tactic against him, he will basically be unable to parry.

Louis' substitution was just to test whether the Blazers' style of play was what he wanted, and to give Christie a chance. There was no conflict between the two.

To the audience, this may be one of the many tricks that Louis has done, but how many coaches dare to do it in the stalemate stage of Game 7 of the Finals, even if they lead by 10 points?

But for Christie, this is a huge moment in his career.

In his rookie season, Christie rarely felt needed. Now, even if he doesn't know the coach's purpose in replacing him, he will try his best to leave his mark on the biggest stage in the world.

With this idea in mind, Christie ushered in Isiah Thomas' attack.

Thomas' performance was simply arrogant. He didn't call a pick-and-roll, nor did he look for Jordan to pass the ball like before.

Christie's heart was always in suspense, and his heartbeat was dozens of miles faster than Thomas's crotch changing direction. His defense was manipulated by the opponent, and he was unable to effectively predict the Smiling Assassin's attack.

Thomas boldly stood up after changing direction and shot Christie from 198 centimeters beyond the top of the arc.

"Whoosh!"

25 to 32

"Isiah doesn't take him seriously at all." Ranbir laughed.

Christie gritted her teeth and ran forward.

Wilson dribbled alone to break the Trail Blazers' 3-1-1 full-court press.

The person responsible for defending him in the Trail Blazers was Jordan. Wilson's offense in the first quarter was too strong, and Riley didn't dare to hand him over to anyone else.

However, Wilson seems to have a complete self-management mechanism.

He can restrain his deepest desires, which is what the "conqueror" looks like. But Riley is not afraid. He will be afraid if Wilson maintains his offensive in the first quarter.

Wilson called for Ewing's pick-and-roll, then first pretended to go in the direction of the pick-and-roll, and then made an extremely clever lob pass to the gorilla who was passing down the line.

Ewing missed an almost 2-pointer, but it was not because his hand slipped or he missed the shot, but because he chose to pass the ball.

He passed the ball to the outside.

Normally, Louis would have scolded him for this choice, but now he could only feel the growth of this Jamaican bastard.

The receiver is Knicks rookie Doug Christie.

Christie's outside three-pointer was unguarded. He didn't look nervous and his shooting movements were smooth, but he didn't make the shot.

It doesn't matter, everyone will have the experience of striking iron with a perfect touch.

Ewing dominated the entire penalty area, grabbed offensive rebounds unstoppably, and then told Christie: "Just shoot!"

Christie held his breath and struck again from the same position.

It's not unusual to be replaced by Louis at this moment, because he is famous for giving opportunities to newcomers and marginal players. But being fed two goals in a row by a mean veteran like Ewing has a completely different meaning for Christie.

He had been with Ewing for a season. He knew that this big brother was difficult to get along with. He was indifferent to the outside world and harsh and mean internally. The only person who could treat him was Louis, but he chose to believe in himself at this time, giving him a chance to find his way back.

The venue, and twice in a row...

Christie took action again with the determination to succeed or succeed.

"Whoosh!"

"!!#%"

Christie roared inarticulately, and when she ran back, she found Louis standing on the sidelines with his hand extended.

He excitedly waved his hand and clapped it.

"We can really see the strength of the Knicks in these rounds." The tragedy expert sighed, "This is why they were able to win five consecutive championships."

"Enough, five consecutive championships is enough." Laimbeer would feel physically uncomfortable when he heard someone bragging about the Knicks' five consecutive championships.

Because the first of these five consecutive championships was won by breaking the Celtics' four consecutive championships, and five consecutive championships is one more championship than four consecutive championships.

Defeating you head-on, winning more consecutive championships than you, it goes without saying who is greater, right?

Then, Thomas came to the frontcourt again, but this time, Christie took the initiative to increase physical contact and no longer gave him the opportunity to dribble and juggle in place.

Thomas was not in a hurry. Jordan ran from the right and took the ball from hand to hand, allowing the Knicks to switch defense.

Christie came to Jordan, and this scene made Louis' eyes widen. At the moment the switch was completed, Jordan passed Christie, rushed into the basket, caused Ewing to foul in the air, and hit the rebound with a lever.

"Is mj going to start?"

Jordan looked at Louis in the distance and asked: "Coach Lu, what is MSG's single-quarter scoring record?"

This scene undoubtedly angered all Knicks players.

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