The rest is just noise

When the final whistle sounded, Pat Riley felt like he was in a science fiction world like "Blade Runner."

In the Finals between the Trail Blazers and the Knicks, the opponent actually scored 132 points in a single game?

This is real?

Riley looked at the Knicks' score again, and he had to accept this reality.

The Knicks scored 132 points in the Finals on their home court.

This is simply surreal, but if you look closely at the statistics, it is not unacceptable.

They allowed the Knicks to shoot 50% from three-point range.

No matter which era it is placed in, this data is terrifying and terrifying.

The Knicks are not yet bound by the modern era. Louis' aim is to shoot three-pointers whenever he has the touch. Therefore, Miller made 10 of 15 three-pointers tonight, scoring a game-high 39 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, closely followed by the Knicks.

Behind him was Wilson, who made 13 goals in 24 shots, including 5 three-pointers, and scored 36 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.

Then there are Rauf and Stevens, whose three-pointers were the variable in the second half.

The Knicks used a terrible three-point rain to make Riley re-examine this opponent.

In the second half, both sides deployed their strongest talents on the books.

At least in Riley's opinion, it should be a 50-50 split.

The Trail Blazers have no solution for Jordan and Barkley, and the Knicks have no solution for Ewing and outside shooters.

Wilson is a point that Riley continues to underestimate. He believes that Jordan can completely handle Wilson.

There is nothing wrong with this kind of thinking, but the contempt for the Knicks' perimeter is fatal.

This is a limitation brought about by the era Riley lived in. Although he suffered a lot of losses under Louis, his understanding of outside three-pointers is still limited to space.

And Louis let him know tonight that even if it is such a stage, even if it is such a duel, even if both sides gather the strongest talents currently in service for a decisive battle, the three-pointer is still the variable that can determine the final result.

"Pat, maybe we shouldn't fight New York."

said Dick Harter, Riley's top assistant coach.

After thinking deeply, Riley said: "Dick, I didn't think we couldn't beat New York, I just didn't expect... that they could maintain a 50% three-point shooting rate.

Jordan was extremely frustrated when he left the game.

Because he was disturbed by the Knicks' attack today. However, if he cannot adapt to this intensity of attack, he will not be able to show off his talents in subsequent games.

Barkley told reporters: "I don't know whose home court this is. The Knicks players have committed at least 100 fouls against me, but how many times have they been whistled? Of course I like tough games, but I hope there are

The basic rule is, I don’t want to get beaten in my home court like I did in Madison Square Garden, and if that’s going to happen, then we might as well hold the entire series in New York!”

Barkley will be fined $10,000 for his comments.

But he doesn't care.

Even if he didn't say anything, Riley would still put pressure on the alliance.

"Now we have three referees, but New Yorkers can still do whatever they want on the court. If they dare to do that in our home court, I can't imagine what they will do when they return to New York."

Jordan was the only one who didn't blame the referees.

"We didn't perform well." Jordan looked at the camera with bright eyes, "It's that simple."

Hearing Riley accuse the referees of favoring the Knicks, Louis felt like he was in another world.

For a long time, there have been negative comments saying that the Knicks relied on the connivance of the referees to use large-scale defense to ravage other teams.

The league introduced malicious defense rules, but the Knicks' defense was not affected.

The league added a referee to the game, but the Knicks' defense was still not affected.

You must know that the league has no need to maintain the Knicks' dominance.

Although the Knicks, who have always dominated the league, will help promote the commercialization process of the league, if they want to have better development, they must not be dominated by a certain team for a long time.

First there was the Celtics and then the Knicks. These two teams have monopolized the championship in the past nine years.

The league is eager to see a brand new championship team.

Therefore, they will never let the referees give the Knicks the privilege of doing things cheaply, as long as they don't cause them any trouble.

The reason why Louis feels this way is because at this time in his previous life, it was Phil Jackson, Pat Riley's opponent, who complained about the opponent taking advantage of the referees and being too defensive.

The New York gangster led by Riley inspired Jordan's Pistons PTSD.

Jordan openly declared in front of reporters that the Knicks were no different from the Bad Boys.

Riley only said one sentence when criticizing the Bulls: "If they are so weak, it means they are only at this level."

Now, on a different stage, but in a similar situation, Louis couldn't help but smile and said: "A weak team is not qualified to win the championship. I hope Portland understands, howls to the outside world, appeals to the league, and protests against referees

Injustice cannot solve the problem. I have nothing to say about this. I just want Portland to recall how they won the first championship in team history."

Louis easily defused the public opinion caused by the other party.

The New York media cleverly cooperated: "In the 1977 Finals, the Trail Blazers lost the first two games. The 76ers should have won the championship no matter how they looked at it. They had the best lineup at the time, but an infamous incident occurred in the third game.

After the midfield boxing incident, Portland gained momentum and won four games in a row. Back then, they won the first championship in team history with this, but now they can only cry and howl. Do they think they can gain sympathy from others by doing this?

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2 to 1

The Knicks regained their home court advantage.

Although the Trail Blazers still have two home games, they have lost the opportunity to end the series at home.

It is said that Jordan was furious about this.

Although he behaved like a modest gentleman in front of reporters, behind the scenes, he was a cruel tyrant, angrily calling Barkley a fat pig who doesn't seek advancement, saying that Sabonis was as helpless as a junior high school student in front of Ewing, and he was a cruel tyrant.

The whole team expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance.

"If we keep playing like this, last year's results will happen again this year!" Jordan yelled, "I definitely don't want to lose to the same team three times in a row in the Finals!"

When Jordan was angry, even Riley had to avoid his edge.

Normally, no one would confront his wrath.

But Isiah Thomas is a tough guy who is not afraid of power. He stared at Jordan and said bluntly: "We did play like a piece of shit, but Michael, what's the point of facing Benjamin Wilson?"

Complimentary performance? He scored 36 points in front of you and there was nothing you could do about him!"

Thomas is highly respected because he is a winner and is willing to sacrifice.

Jordan didn't get angry with him originally, but he didn't expect Thomas to suddenly attack him.

"What do you want to say?" Jordan asked solemnly.

"I want to say that all of us, and I mean all of us, acted like a piece of shit, no one was better than the other, you didn't shut down Benjamin, I didn't make the shots I was supposed to make, Chuck was still lazy.

Lazy, Patrick Ewing playing like Ralph Sampson in our penalty area... we all need to reflect!" Thomas said seriously, "We have to figure one thing out,

In order to win this series, what do we have to do in the next game!"

Thomas used his outstanding leadership to stabilize a fractured locker room.

Jordan's anger often leaked out, but he would not heal the wounds after breaking the hearts of his teammates.

The arrival of Thomas alleviated the side effects of this tyrant-like absolute dominance.

Jordan said no more.

Riley believes this game will make them a better team.

On the Knicks side, Louis did not summarize the game, but just asked the players to do what they should do.

He came back from the interview and went to discuss tomorrow's training time and training direction with Tomjanovich.

After they finished speaking, Louis went back to the locker room to get his things.

Then he saw Wilson, shirtless and with a towel covering his head, sitting in a corner and shut up.

"When people see you like this, they will mistakenly think that we lost the game." Louis joked.

"No outsiders will come in." Wilson seemed to really think that Louis was worried about others seeing his dejected appearance.

Winning the game, but not having the pleasure of winning the game.

How is Wilson feeling now?

"Do you want to stay here alone, or do you want me to stay and talk to you for a few words?" Louis asked.

Wilson took the towel off his head and said, "I do have a question for you."

Louis said simply: "What's the problem?"

"Why," Wilson asked, "don't you coach me anymore?"

I'm not coaching him anymore? What's the problem?

If Louis no longer coaches Wilson, who will coach Wilson, who plays every game for the Knicks?

Obviously Wilson's question was not literal.

Perhaps, he means, why does Louis no longer care about him?

Wilson already knew that he was on the road of no return, but what was strange to him was that even though some of his teammates had expressed dissatisfaction, Ewing, who had always been against him, suddenly became an understanding angel, and he had always had trouble rubbing his eyes.

Coach Lu also turned a blind eye to his selfish on-field behavior.

The Knicks were still winning, but he was suffering deeply. Miller's accusations made him feel ashamed, and Ewing's support and Louis' disregard made him confused.

What is the right thing to do?

Every word has consequences, and so does every silence.

Louis was silent for half a minute.

"Benj," Louis said calmly, "I don't want you to live like what others imagine. I want you to be yourself. Benj, you asked me why I no longer coach you. No, you are wrong. I have always been coaching.

You. No matter when or where you are, you are the player I want to coach the most. You can confirm it to me again and again, and my answer will never change."

Louis gave Wilson the answer. He didn't know whether the other party could understand it. Or, in other words, he didn't need to understand.

Louis has said too many great truths, but the truth is often not as thorough as practice. Wilson must take this road to the end. When he hits the wall hard and looks back on the past, he will get the answer.

This answer is not only about himself, but also about the ending of the Knicks dynasty.

The wheels of destiny are rolling, and Mr. Perfect Benjamin will no longer appear in the Knicks.

This means that the pain he endured for the image of Mr. Perfect has lost its meaning. Maybe he will sink, but Louis believes that he will not lose himself.

Everything that Isiah Thomas showed after 1984 made Louis believe that human nature is a complex and uncontrollable thing.

He once thought he had seen through Thomas's heart, but in the end he was proved to be completely wrong.

If Thomas can give his soul and heart to a perfect team, why can't Wilson?

There is no reason to convince himself, and there are no signs of optimism, but Louis believes that the perfect Benjamin will return like lightning in another way. By then, he will become extremely powerful, and no one in this world can take him back.

He defeated.

ps: Five updates today, but I will take time off tomorrow to code.

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