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Chapter 422 The King's Instigation

The Knicks have not changed much in the lineup after several seasons, so the starting guess for this game can also be guessed...

Center Ewing, power forward Oakley, small forward Mason, point guard Harper, shooting guard Starks.

Apart from rookie Garnett, the Mavericks’ overall lineup has not changed much. Garnett’s successful debut, plus Li Shengli’s persistence, and the Knicks are a typical core team. Gordon is also willing to let him start. Li Shengli shared the offensive and defensive pressure, so the Mavericks' lineup was pretty much the same as before...

Center Li Shengli, power forward Garnett, small forward Jones, point guard Kidd, shooting guard Curry.

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There is no way to say more, because the home fans can't wait any longer, and as soon as the mid-court jump ball started, Ewing expressed his anger and jumped up with a loud shout. Although he still couldn't win Li Shengli, he could It can be seen...he is really desperate.

The first round was the Mavericks offense.

Today's Mavericks have greatly improved their defense because of the addition of Garnett. However, since the Knicks have run in, their defense has also been repeatedly improved. Coupled with the anger blessing before the opening, they blocked the ball on the outside first.

Can't pass it in?

Kidd held the ball and wanted to pass it inside and handed it to Li Shengli, but Ewing tried his best to defend around the front. The passing route was too single and the risk was great. He is also a real super center.

"Kevin, here!"

"Here we come, brother."

There was no chance for Li Shengli to make a flat pass, so he had to pick and roll to find it. Garnett directly pulled to the high position to cover for Kidd, and Kidd took advantage of the situation to throw off the defense, one slipped, one slid down, and finally the ball was handed over to Garnett Up, facing Oakley outside the penalty area, turning back and jumping.

So you want to make a move?

Oakley sneered in his heart, and when Garnett was leaning on his back and just kicking the ground, he took off early to block, and Garnett's shooting action had already been completed, so there was no room for change...

Snapped!

A big cap, Garnett's first cap in his career was taken off by Oakley.

Generally speaking, the offensive action is always faster than the defensive action. After all, the offensive side has the initiative and can choose the shot time. This also involves on-the-spot response and emergency response. Experience is very important, and Oakley blocked in advance. A time difference came out, making his defensive height much higher than Garnett's temporary shot height, and it was normal to be blocked.

For Li Shengli to play this ball, he must first vomit blood on Oakley's top, lose his center of gravity, and eliminate all possible interference factors before making a shot, so as to ensure the hit rate of the shot.

But this... Garnett really can't do it.

It is indeed difficult to block a turnaround jumper, but it is not absolute. It is no problem that Garnett cannot take advantage of the confrontation. The key problem is that he also suffers from on-the-spot experience.

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"Kevin, keep playing!" Li Shengli yelled at Garnett when he was capped at the beginning of the game, and when he re-served the ball just out of bounds, Li Shengli got the ball and demonstrated it to Garnett on the spot, playing Ewing with a low back .

Fight first, grab the time difference between attack and defense!

This surprised Li Shengli a little, because Ewing was like taking medicine, showing a super confrontation that was better than all previous records of confrontation. Ewing made a safe shot with the center of gravity, and hit a jumper that wiped the board.

It's not just Olajuwon who has footsteps, who hasn't ordered the players who are also super centers?

Li Shengli also has it, but in this respect, Olajuwon's footsteps will be a little more fake, and the beautification is "dream", but what I have to say at this moment is... Garnett himself is good at flexibility, if he is willing to use more footsteps , The jump shot just now, let alone whether to make it or not, at least it will not be blocked by Oakley.

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Offensive and defensive easy side.

Li Shengli didn't teach Garnett what to do on the court, because it was disrespectful to Garnett, and the players on the court probably didn't want to have someone chattering next to him to teach you how to play. Nate went to study on his own.

Back to the Knicks offense.

Harper and Ewing played a high pick-and-roll screen, but Garnett's help defense was still hanging, blocking Harper's path first, then turned his head to his teammates to follow up, but the ball was still sent to Ewing. In his hand, he played a high-position center forward.

Speaking of which, Ewing's career is already on the decline, whether it is the slight decline in the data or the slow highlight of the injury effect, it proves this, but the process is not over yet.

Now Ewing, the center forward skills and on-the-spot experience are still top-notch, and he has no idea of ​​fighting with Li Shengli at all. After all, it is... really unbeatable. It is estimated that O'Neal in the entire league can handle it, so Ewing gave up directly. Confrontation, turning over is a mid-range jumper, using the jump height and back of the ultimate ability to ensure that his shot will not be interfered.

Swish!

Ewing made a confident blow and scored with a net!

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A little different?

Li Shengli feels that Ewing is a little different, but it is normal to be in a high or low state. Even if Ewing does not have a big personal honor, he still has his confidence. His mature skills and experience are far superior to most active centers.

This was reflected in the first quarter of the game.

The Knicks' offense, on the surface, is that Harper is organizing the offense, but in fact it revolves around Ewing. As far as the inside contest is concerned... When Ewing was fighting against Li Shengli alone, even though he was in good condition, his efficiency was not good. Not exaggerating, just regular play.

The real problem with the Mavericks' defense is...Garnett's single defense can't hold Oakley down, but the Knicks' offense is basically playing on Ewing and Oakley in the paint.

This made Garnett unable to show his role in assisting defense, and was repeatedly used by Oak to fight and break the defense.

Li Shengli can make up for Oakley, but Garnett is still a bit short of making up for Ewing. The ebb and flow makes Ewing's efficiency soar.

This is still the Mavericks' defensive end, as for the offensive end...

Ewing's defense is still vigorous, and the Knicks' defense is also focused on blocking Kidd's passing route, and Garnett, who is wandering outside, is the best attack point.

However, Oakley really carried out his cruel words with all his heart, regardless of offense and defense, all kinds of dirty tricks were used, and the scalp of Garnett, who was still immature, was numb.

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Back to the game, the offenses of both sides are not all inside melee.

On the outside line, Curry was limited by the atypical defensive point guard Harper. Kidd was not offensive. Only small forward Jones could act as a secondary attacker, but the efficiency of the perimeter was also suppressed by the Knicks.

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The offense is unfavorable, and the defense can't be suppressed?

Throughout the first quarter, the Mavericks were not as relaxed as they were against the Grizzlies. They had an explosive point difference at the beginning, but this is the normal track of the game. At 26:20 in the first quarter, the Mavericks fell behind by 6 points.

6 points behind is acceptable.

What Li Shengli can't accept is...Oakley's unrestricted tricks against Garnett on both ends of the offense and defense. Even though Garnett took a few fouls and made Garnett go to the free throw line, what can be seen is...

After Garnett played the entire first quarter, he made 5 of 1 shots and 4 of 2 free throws.

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clap clap clap!

Back in the rest area, Gordon slapped his hands and signaled everyone to listen, "McLeod, you will replace Kevin in the next quarter. Remember, on the defensive end, don't let Oakley enter the penalty area and cause trouble for Lee."

Replace Garnett?

Garnett's face was ugly. Although he knew that he was not playing well, he was still trying to solve the troubles that Oakley caused him. It was just that the game was right and he didn't have many opportunities to try.

"Coach, wait for Kevin to change!" Li Shengli frowned, "The problem is not the defensive end, Kevin can still play on the offensive end, just give me the ball for Kidd in the next quarter, and I'll come to La Ewing and Oakley two, Kevin... you just wait outside, and let Crotty replace Jones!"

The current Mavericks generals have a good relationship, and no one thinks there is anything wrong with the players' comments on the tactical layout, especially Li Shengli, and Gordon thought about it... The Mavericks' defensive end is indeed not the biggest problem. Losing Garnett is tantamount to guarding against slashing traps, and not changing Garnett is not a big problem, as long as Li Shengli can really go deep and attract the Knicks' double-teams.

"Okay, Crotty, you can change to Jones in the next quarter." Gordon did not hesitate at all, because if the expected effect is achieved, Garnett and Lee Victory will take on most of the offense, while Jones' weak mosquito-legged Scoring seems irrelevant, it is better to let Crotty guard Mason of the Knicks.

Strong attack and strong defense?

The premise is that Li Shengli can attract double-teams, and Li Shengli...he really doesn't want to see Garnett being beaten into autism by Oakley. After all, this is his second official game.

"Kevin, I will open the way for you on the offensive end, but on the defensive end...with me, you don't have to be afraid of anything. If Oakley makes a move, you just learn to hit back. This is your first lesson, remember to put When you pick up your trash talk, you have to know that it’s not only the body that is tough, but also the attitude.” Li Shengli is not dissatisfied with Garnett’s performance, but feels that he can do more, because trash talk is also a part of offense and defense. Ah, no one can avoid it!

"I see."

"If you know it, let's do it. This is our home game. Don't be afraid of making big moves. Oakley is no longer a human being. What are you waiting for? Listen, if he elbows you again, you will fuck him and die for me." Do it, if you are banned from the game, I will pay you with my salary, if you can’t beat it, leave it to me, I want to beat him to death a long time ago.”

"Really?"

"It's all true, follow me...don't act like a good person!"

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This... is this instigating Garnett to fight?

Kidd and Curry were terrified. Kidd, a second-year rookie, had never seen the peak Li Shengli on the spot. Although Curry had, he still felt a little scared.

"Old...brother, is this Li?"

"Stop talking, pay attention later."

"Damn, it won't really start a fight, will it?"

"What do you think? Kevin is at a disadvantage, Li can't sit still!"

"Then we'll..."

"It's nothing to us. We can't handle these big guys. Just play sideways. Didn't you see? Lee asked Coach Gordon to replace Crotty. Do you know Crotty? Do you know Crotty? Rottie?"

"No... I don't understand!"

"This man is Li's lunatic!"

(End of this chapter)