NBA super point guard

After the game, the Knicks returned to New York for two days off.

This time, Coach Woodson was not paddling, but was intensely rehearsing tactics, but the training was relatively relaxed and did not add more burden to the players.

Coach Woodson paid special attention to Li Muhua's role, and his tactics were also different from others.

But for a point guard, it's commonplace, nothing more than remembering the running positions of his teammates.

On May 5, the Knicks played their third game against the Celtics at home.

On that day, there was one match in each of the east and west, and the match in the west had something to do with Li Muhua, so the media called Li Muhua the brightest star of the day.

Thunder vs. Mavericks game.

However, Li Muhua didn't have time to pay attention to it because of yesterday's yellow flowers. Instead, he kept discussing countermeasures with Anthony.

It is rare to regain a home court, which gives the Knicks a chance.

Although it is not a battle of Tianwangshan, the advantage has come to the Knicks first. The pressure is lower than that of the Celtics, and the mentality of the game is much easier.

"I took a look. My side is mainly responsible for defending Rondo. I will reduce some offenses. Cameron, Amare, you have to take responsibility for offense. As for other players, you can let them go appropriately. Pierce is the most important. People who need double-teaming!"

After Li Muhua finished speaking, Anthony nodded: "LI has to take on the defense of the No. [-] position. We just need to cooperate more on our side, but you need to sacrifice a little this time, and cover more off the ball!"

"no problem!"

Li Muhua and Anthony, Stoudemire clapped hands.

Because the Knicks were last at the bottom before, the new main players were united, and there was no running-in, because the players only had one goal in mind.

There is no so-called ball possession, sacrifice, ball dominance and other issues.

The management also didn't expect to get back a victory in the away game, which means the possibility of advancing to the second round.

Although New York is not short of money, the ticket revenue for the playoffs still makes the management drool. It has not been in the playoffs for many years, and it is unexpected that they can earn so much.

It would be nice if there were more home courts.

The general manager Glenn personally came to the locker room to encourage him. In fact, he mainly told Li Muhua that there are rookies who are paying attention to him during this period.

After all, the Thunder's draft left a legend, which made New York very excited.

Li Muhua was speechless.

The richer you are, the more superstitious you are, it's hard to say.

Besides, he is just a player, and the team's draft has nothing to do with him.

As for Glenn trying to please, but having other ideas, that's unknown.

The third game started soon, and Li Muhua still improved Rondo's defensive strength.

At the beginning, Rondo increased the frequency of holding the ball, and actively picked and rolled with Garnett, and singled out Pierce to be mainly responsible for the offense.

The offensive routine of the three.

In fact, this is similar to the triangle offense. The other two points form a dislocation after a pick-and-roll, and the other point is an off-ball screen. In terms of position changes, all three have offensive capabilities, instead of blindly playing singles. For Pierce, there are obviously more open opportunities than others.

Pierce's singles ability is very strong, at least Li Muhua thinks so. From the first game, he has always emphasized that Anthony and Stoudemire double-team Pierce. Whether Garnett plays or not, first limit Pierce.

It's not that he doesn't have the ability to score explosively. Pierce is low-key but it doesn't mean he won't explode.

At this time, the Knicks can only fight defensively.

Anthony is a superstar star, but he has never had a chance to prove himself. No one in the Nuggets dared to mention defense, but after coming to the Knicks, with Chandler and Li Muhua as helpers, Anthony often mentioned this point. I didn't dare to be sloppy.

As long as Pierce has the ball, Stoudemire and Anthony actively double-team.

Stoudemire stuck in the low post, Anthony entangled Pierce.

The effect of defense is obvious. The Celtics only scored 19 points in the first quarter. Although Pierce played tougher than before, he only increased mid-range jumpers and reduced low-post singles. The efficiency dropped.

Through Li Muhua's support of the ball and running without the ball in the high position, Rondo also lost his ability to judge. He did not let Li Muhua easily, but he missed Stoudemire.

In the first quarter, Stoudemire performed well in various air-cut singles in the low post. No matter in terms of goals and shooting percentage, he was the most shining star in the game.

Li Muhua's only shot was outside the three-point line, but it was a pity that he hit the iron. At the end of the first quarter, he scored 0 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, contributing to the defensive end.

But the Knicks have achieved a 5-point lead.

In the second quarter, Bibby still played as a substitute for Li Muhua.

With JR Smith and Novak involved in the defense, the Knicks' tactics changed again, and Jeffries and Bibby were responsible for the backcourt defense.

Still pinch Rondo.

The regular rotation of the Knicks was unstable, which was more prominent when Stoudemire led the team. The defensive ability was poor, and the offensive end depended on the sky, and many times it really depended on luck.

JR Smith's off-ball running played a certain role, changing positions around Stoudemire, and putting the offensive point in the hands of Novak and Stoudemire.

In the third quarter, Li Muhua and Anthony played at the same time, offering another lineup.

This is also the tactic that coach Woodson organized temporarily. Novak controlled the outside line, Anthony attracted in the low post, and Li Muhua broke through to find opportunities.

What the Celtics didn't expect was that the proud defense was completely vulnerable to this lineup.

Only half a quarter was played in the last quarter, and the Celtics replaced the main players in the away game and announced that they had surrendered.

The offensive end is limited, even if it is meaningless to fight, Coach Rivers has no choice but to give up the game knowing the physical problems of the veterans.

Six Knicks scored in double figures and won the game with their overall performance.

Among them, Stoudemire scored 27 points, Anthony 18 points, Novak 13 points, Chandler 10 points, Shu Pete 10 points.

Li Muhua only scored 13 points, but sent 14 assists.

And caused Rondo 3 turnovers under single defense.

The Celtics had no strength to struggle. They were suppressed from the beginning until the last quarter, and their mentality had completely collapsed.

In the first round of the series with the Celtics, the Knicks took the lead 2:1.

This kind of full-court suppression made New York fans feel hooked after watching it. When have they seen such a tough defense from their own team.

From the beginning to the end, they always maintained the lead and did not allow the Celtics to find a chance to counterattack. It can be said that New York fans have never seen such a wonderful game since the beginning of the season.

It can only be said that it is a bit sad, the Knicks' defense was really bad before.