The rest is just noise

Louis originally thought they would make a lot of mistakes today.

His requirement is that the tactics must be complex and the attack on the basket must be decisive. Leaving aside attacking the basket, if the tactics must be complex, the passing and passing must be more difficult. If the play is complicated, it is normal for there to be many mistakes.

But what's interesting is that the Knicks managed to make almost no mistakes. Considering the complexity of their high-post dynamic offensive tactics, this is very rare. Another reason that is not easy to pay attention to is the referee's defensive actions in this game.

The scale is very loose, and even some suspected walking balls are passed by. All physical contact penalties are also beneficial to the offensive team, resulting in no offensive fouls on both sides. This is one of the reasons for the Knicks' high offensive efficiency.

Since Miller didn't open three points, his quota was filled by Wilson and Stockton.

Louis later replaced Reggie Williams, who also shot three-pointers more accurately than Miller today.

The Suns' defensive strategy is the same as that of most teams.

If you can't protect the basket and defend three-pointers at the same time, you will stick to the basket and relax the three-point line.

Even though the Suns chose to shrink their defense, the Knicks still performed extremely well under the basket. There are two reasons for this. First, the players resolutely carried out Louis' orders. Second, Louis designed small tactics to use the hot rod as a dog.

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The person who puts the Suns' rim protection at the forefront of the league is not their All-Star center Doherty.

One problem that sets Doherty apart from other super centers of his generation is his defense.

Like the older generation of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Moses Malone, their defense is not bad.

The new generation of Sampson, Olajuwon, Ewing, David Robinson and even Mutombo all started on defense.

Doherty, on the other hand, does not have top-notch defense. His single defense and rim protection are only adequate, and his highlights are all on the offensive end.

Doherty's characteristics mean that the power forward he is destined to partner with must be an athletic power forward who can wipe his ass.

Hot rods are like rain after drought for him.

Louis' technique for walking a hot rod is also simple.

Kemp and Ewing had to go to the high post to set double screens in every round. In his third year, Kemp, in addition to evolving on the defensive end, also developed a long-range jump shot close to the three-point line on the offensive end.

This makes him a greater threat when setting up screens and pick-and-rolls in the high post.

If the hot rod doesn't come out, Kemp's shooting will cost the Suns. If the hot rod comes out, Ewing and others will be unscrupulous in attacking the basket.

Facing Doherty's basket protection, not to mention Ewing, even Stockton dared to charge him.

Since entering the league, Doherty's rim protection has been criticized by various scouts.

Although he is seven feet long, he has poor sense of basket protection, poor positioning, and not a strong body. He averages less than 1 block per game all year round. In an era when you can squat in the penalty area infinitely in the paint, as a center, you can only average 1 block per game. So,

You can imagine how bad the air defense capability is.

Doherty did his best to protect the basket tonight, blocking 2 shots in a single quarter.

Ewing despised him too much. He made many passes without even covering the ball. He really thought that his seven-foot height was increased by the pads.

After being covered twice, Louis asked Ewing mockingly: "Patrick, what is that meat ball on your neck for?"

"Use your brain and think carefully!"

Some people don't know how to use their brains without being scolded.

After Ewing was scolded by Louis, his brain circuit finally drifted around the corner and became unobstructed.

Since then, Ewing's rush to the basket has changed a lot.

He will pay attention to the position of his teammates. If Doherty's defense is not easy to attack, he will share it with others.

It can be seen that Doherty is trying his best to protect the penalty area, but the Knicks are too determined to attack the basket.

Once Ewing's ball was given to Wilson, the latter did not follow the rules of engagement and jumped up to dunk.

Even if the occasional layup is affected by Doherty's defense, Ewing still grabs the offensive rebound.

After most of the quarter, the Knicks were unstoppable, leading the Suns by 12 points 24-12.

The Sun requested a timeout.

This timeout interrupted the Knicks' three-point rhythm, and their long-range shots were inaccurate.

With the shots blocked, the Knicks accounted for more than 50% of the basket's offense in the first half. Doherty, a center who was so bad at protecting the basket, blocked 3 shots and committed 4 fouls in the half.

When the overall shooting percentage dropped severely, the Knicks finally maintained their offensive efficiency above the average level. They relied on their excellent tactical coordination and finishing ability. They improved both the basket ratio and the basket shooting rate, which made the Suns

The team was helpless.

After Doherty left, the Suns relied on Kevin Johnson alone.

In the last four minutes of the first half, KJ took advantage of Wilson's rest and beat Stockton, scoring 11 points in a few minutes.

In Louis' impression, there was never a time when Stockton didn't get blown away when he met a star defender.

Beating Tim Hardaway, Isiah Thomas, Rod Strickland, Mookie Blaylock, and occasionally even some unknown people he couldn't name, he could even beat him 50-50. In the past,

When encountering a monster like the Tragedian, he simply didn't dare to pit the two against each other.

Stockton's exaggerated accumulation of assists and steals in his previous life gave Louis a wrong understanding of his hard power.

He is indeed the best commander in history, probably no one else, and he is also the tactical initiator that all head coaches want. No matter what tactics the team wants to play, he can do it.

But if you want him to focus on attacking like other star defenders, beat his opponents, and share the pressure for other core players, it will be a bit difficult for him.

Seeing that KJ was about to eat up Stockton, Louis called a timeout.

Louis replaced Stockton, Miller, Rodman, and Ewing and replaced them with Chris Jackson, Reggie Williams, Vernon Maxwell and John Salley.

"No one can do anything about John KJ being beaten like this, just take a good rest."

Louis didn't comment much on Stockton's blow by KJ.

Stockton was not affected either. Being beaten was his daily routine. In his eyes, the success or failure of individual matchups was irrelevant.

He can be beaten, as long as his team beats the other team.

There was only one thing that might have alarmed him.

After his substitute came on, he fought evenly with the man who knocked him out.

Chris Jackson asked Louis to serve as player development coach for the first time in many years.

From the beginning of the preseason training camp, Louis has been interested in developing him.

This recognized parallel import is preparing to complete a grand transformation in New York.

Jackson controlled the ball, and Maxwell said excitedly: "CJ, I'm going to the corner!"

Maxwell is also one of the Knicks' surprises in the new season.

In terms of personal likes and dislikes, Louis doesn't like Maxwell, a combination guard who is undersized, but since the preseason training camp, he can only say that he is really good.

Maxwell is like a Carr with the attributes of a crazy shooter, a mad-dog style of play, Alex Stevens-like dedication, and an incredibly big heart.

If there is a game in the future where neither Wilson nor Miller can play, but the Knicks need to hit a three-pointer to win the game, he will definitely give that opportunity to Maxwell.

This madman is really a bit evil.

After Jackson came up, he called Rodman for a pick-and-roll.

The latter came over with a purple hedgehog head to perform high-quality pick-and-rolls.

KJ thought Jackson was going to use the pick-and-roll to break through, so he went around in advance to open up space.

Unexpectedly, the moment he chose to circle back, Jackson collected the ball and pulled it up. His center of gravity was stable, the bounce speed was very fast, and his hand to collect the ball went straight up and down.

Louis saw the Steph Curry blueprint in Jackson.

"Whoosh!"

"I thought about it for three days and nights and couldn't figure out why Boston sent CJ to New York!" Marv Albert said loudly, "Anyway, he is also the third pick. Although he did not perform well in his rookie season,

But there should still be potential in him that has not been tapped.”

Albert's partner Mike Fratello agreed: "Yes, they should at least spend a game or two to test CJ's strength, even if it's in training camp."

"That's it!"

Louis shouted happily, reaching out and giving Jackson a high-five.

"Keep your focus and take a direct shot when you have the chance. As long as you have confidence, you can take a shot from any position!"

The permissions Louis gave Jackson were insane.

The meaning of "any position" includes that after halftime, as long as Jackson feels it coming, he can take action.

"Coach Lu really likes CJ." McHale said with a smile.

Ewing proved why he is at the bottom of the Knicks' emotional intelligence envelope: "General, your position is getting more and more precarious."

You could think he was joking, but his tone and expression didn't mean it was a joke at all.

Stockton's face darkened: "Being able to shoot three-pointers doesn't mean you can play well."

"I'm kidding you!" Ewing's smile was the most insincere Louis had ever seen. "How could he play? Even if the coach wants him to play, I will object. You and I are the golden partners. That

Freak, I don’t want to be with him.”

"What are you babbling over there?!" Louis shouted suddenly.

When Ewing was dealing with Louis, his emotional intelligence suddenly increased again: "I said, should you let CJ try it? Maybe there will be unexpected sparks between us?"

"Come on! How can you cooperate with your father when he treats him the same way?" Louis easily exposed Ewing's thoughts.

As they bickered, Jackson and Rodman forced KJ to make a turnover.

In order to save the ball, KJ threw his body to the floor, but Rodman flew to save the ball long before he could fly to save the ball.

Rodman threw himself to the ground hard, saved the ball, and threw it to Jackson.

Jackson was caught up by Gerald Wilkins during the counterattack, and he remembered Louis' words.

"As long as you have confidence, you can shoot from any position!"

What he has now is confidence!

Thinking of this, Jackson made a sudden move with his right hand, collected the ball, changed direction, pulled the ball sharply from the right to the left, shook Wilkins' center of gravity, collected the ball, and pulled the ball away from him like a beam.

Dial it out with your hand.

"Whoosh!"

Jackson roared excitedly.

Then, he waved his hands up and down uncontrollably. The fans thought he was celebrating, and his teammates knew he was ill.

Rodman hurriedly ran over and pinned him down, and Louis quickly called a timeout.

The Suns were wondering why the Knicks, who were having a climax, took the initiative to call a timeout.

Stockton saw Louis' excitement for Jackson, and also became vigilant after the latter's series of shocking three-point performances.

Stockton and Jackson, Louis admired the latter more.

This is dangerous.

Jackson made rapid progress under Louis' training.

This is no longer dangerous, this is Ultraman's crisis! Crisis! Crisis!

Even if it's for his own sake, Stockton will have to be tougher in the future.