The rest is just noise

It is very difficult to catch up with a 17-point gap in one quarter.

Especially in the 1980s, because you could only chase 2 points and 2 points.

Although the three-point line already exists and has been popularized by traversers like Louis, high-quality shooters need time to develop.

The Lakers' shooters were not in good shape tonight.

Although they were chasing points vigorously, the Knicks took care of all the details and didn't give them a chance.

After playing 7 minutes in the fourth quarter, Magic was extremely tired.

When Pat Riley called a timeout to replace him, Louis changed hands and used a full-court press lineup.

This time, with Ewing, Campbell, Wilkins, Stevens, and Tyrone Corbin as his team, he pressed the Lakers for two minutes.

The Magic worked hard to chase the point difference to 11 points, but was pushed back to 20 points by the Knicks' wave of pressure.

Riley could only accept the fact that they were beaten into garbage time by the Knicks.

With less than three minutes left, the Lakers replaced their main players. All Louis had to do was to ask the players to stop pressing the whole court, replace Ewing, and then bring in A.C. Green or Antoine Kyle to score points.

,enough.

The game is still going on and the suspense has disappeared.

Chick Hearn was so lifeless that Chamberlain said sarcastically: "The game has gone into the refrigerator: the door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cold, the butter is starting to harden, the jelly is starting to dance."

Usually only when the Lakers seal a victory, their legendary announcer Chick Hearn would say this.

Chamberlain said the original words with the intention of finding joy in the bitterness.

His partner Keith Erickson asked: "Wilt, what do you think caused the Lakers' collapse in the fourth quarter?"

"You know I want to say it's all Kareem's fault, but it's not." Chamberlain said angrily, "The two offensive waves that the Knicks secured the victory had nothing to do with him."

Erikson asked: "Who does that have to do with?"

"I love Pat, but it's totally a coaching staff gap."

"To be precise, it's the difference between Pat tonight and Little Lu."

"Little Lu rotated with 12 people, and Patrick Ewing, who played the most minutes, only played 29 minutes. He made every player under him happy and everyone had a chance." Chamberlain was full of praise for the Knicks.

, "You have to know that they are a rebuilding team. The team is full of young people. Little Lu adjusted their emotions and made bold rotations. Everyone has a chance and everyone plays, but the most important thing is

It’s that damn full-court press! How dare he?”

Erickson nodded in agreement: "The Knicks' full-court press really changed the situation of the entire game."

"More importantly, it disrupted the Lakers' deployment."

"The Lakers didn't see any problems with the authorities, but we saw clearly on the sidelines that the Knicks' full-court press was poorly coordinated and completely improvised, but he still succeeded. This full-court press was full of flaws.

There is no price to pay, because Little Lu only wants a little sweetness." Chamberlain explained to Eriksson in detail, and also made the Lakers fans die clearly. "The most critical point is that he seized every opportunity. In the right moment

When the Lakers are exhausted, they will use a full-court press to push the game into garbage time."

Chamberlain emphasized the timing of Louis' tactics.

"He was very sophisticated. He seized the slightest opportunity and attacked with all his strength. The power of his attack was comparable to Michael Tyson's uppercut. Pat was knocked out. He was no match for Little Lu tonight."

When Chamberlain is giving serious commentary, he is an excellent analyst.

After all, he was omnipotent as a player. Not everyone can do it as a center to become the season's total assists leader. Although there are obvious signs of sticking the ball, some people's sticking to the ball will only become a black hole, and Chamberlain just brushed it off.

If you are the assist king, you are awesome.

"So, how about Kareem?" Chamberlain suddenly stopped hating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Eriksson wasn't used to it.

Chamberlain snorted angrily: "Although the key to the Lakers' failure has nothing to do with him, he did nothing in the fourth quarter and was almost invisible. If I want to evaluate it, I can say that he is unqualified!"

No one knows what kind of performance Chamberlain needs from his 39-year-old comrade to be qualified.

The referee blew the final whistle and the game ended.

This is a night of special significance. Louis defeated the Lakers for the first time since coaching the Knicks.

Since then, as the head coach of the Knicks, the only team Louis has not won is the Celtics.

What's even more embarrassing is that the Knicks are currently losing eight games in a row against the Celtics.

Louie went to midfield and shook Riley's hand.

"When did you decide to press the whole court?" Riley didn't believe Louis decided to do this in the first place.

Not many teams will play a full-court press against the Lakers, it's too dangerous.

As long as the Magic gets the ball, the full-court press is the rhythm that delivers points.

"It was just a flash of inspiration." Louis said modestly.

"What a flash of inspiration, we really didn't expect it." Riley chuckled, "It won't be so easy next time. We will continue to pay attention to your subsequent games, and you won't have another chance."

Louis complained: "You should focus on Boston. If Kareem doesn't guard the pick-and-roll, I can't imagine you defeating Boston."

Riley suddenly stopped and asked seriously: "Do you have any suggestions?"

"I have no suggestions. If I had any reliable suggestions, the Knicks would not have lost eight consecutive games to the Celtics." Louis spread his hands and said, "The key to victory is to be discovered slowly, Pat."

Louis and Riley are both emerging coaches in the league.

But Riley's pressure is much greater than that of Louis. They are both coaches who have won one championship. Riley has lost the finals for three consecutive years. Although his people have no objection to him, if he keeps losing like this, there is no guarantee that the people above him will not think too much about it.

.

Louis was driving his boat steadily forward.

On-site reporter, interview from the Los Angeles Times: "Little Lu, you showed great fighting spirit in this game. How prepared are you for this?"

"Actually, the preparation for each game is the same. It just depends on the performance on the spot. We were in better shape tonight and we won by luck. I'm a little worried now."

"Why?"

"What can I do to make my players believe that if they play another hundred games, the Lakers will not lose to us again? Is tonight a beautiful accident?"

The reporter laughed, and he was very satisfied with Louis' high emotional intelligence answer.

Not only is he satisfied, but the rest of the Los Angeles media will be satisfied.

Louis returned to the locker room, high-fived everyone, then walked to the middle of the locker room and said loudly: "I'm proud of your performance tonight, but you shouldn't be proud of yourselves. Defeating the Lakers shouldn't be our pinnacle.

It’s a process of reaching the top.”

"Show up your energy, the Knicks haven't won enough!"

"The Knicks don't win enough!"

This slogan that Louis stole from Evergrande when they won the AFC Champions League twice in three years accidentally ignited his players.

"Okay, stop it. Let's forget tonight. The best performers will go to the press conference with me."

Stockton and Ewing consciously kept up, and no one else was sure they were the best performers.

Louis called out Ellis and Stevens in the corner.

When Louis wanted to bring Stevens, his teammates were not surprised, but he was surprised.

"I...is it really me?" Stevens was shirtless, and he had many bruises on his body, which were obtained from repeated beatings on the court.

Although he is useless offensively, his defense is the key to the Knicks' full-court press being effective.

He really worked hard for it.

"It's you, change your clothes and go with us to meet the reporters."

"But I...I didn't bring any other clothes." Stevens said shyly.

"Damn it!" Louis guessed that no one in the team had clothes suitable for him. This guy's wingspan was too long and his proportions were weird, so his clothes had to be specially customized.

"Just come in your uniform." Louis comforted, "Don't worry, with Patrick here, you will definitely not be the weirdest one on the scene."

The reporters did not expect that Louis would bring four players to the press conference.

Their first question was to ask Louis what he thought of Stevens' performance.

If Louis hadn't brought Stevens, the reporter would never have asked this question.

"I have decided to set a rule here that belongs to the Knicks. In every press conference, regardless of victory or defeat, I will bring the hardest-working player on the team to the press conference without relying on data." Louis waved his hand to Si.

Teevens' position, "Hard work, hard work, Alex turned these two words into verbs tonight."

Stevens laughed awkwardly, and dozens of media reporters saw this situation as too exaggerated for a player who had almost been waived not long ago.

The reporters asked Stevens questions to see what he thought of his performance.

"No matter who I compete with, I will go all out. This is my promise to Coach Lu." Stevens said, "There are hundreds of mediocre players like me around the world, and Coach Lu is willing to

I stay and play with all my strength is the only thing I can give."

Stevens is a bit too modest. With his physical condition, willingness to defend, and strong physical fitness, as long as he chooses the right path, he will definitely have great potential.

Louis was smiling. Did Stevens surprise him? So far, every performance of his has been unexpected.

As long as you don't look at his offense, he is simply Louis' favorite player.

Then reporters wanted Ewing to comment on his teammates. The orangutan who couldn't speak human language once again showed his uncomfortable interviewing skills: "He is very good and works very hard. I don't need to say too much. You can watch the game by yourself."

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Louis glanced at Knicks publicist William Brady.

He also looked helpless.

⑴The individual kings of that era were not counted as per-game averages, but as total numbers.