I really don't want to win the MVP

Chapter 205 Anxious First Round of the Second Round (1)

"At the beginning of the season, Jiang Mu always had physical problems after facing the defensive team, but as he gradually got used to the NBA, we also saw that Jiang Mu seemed to have overcome this problem later, but this is the season. In the playoffs, Jiang Mu faced the Raptors, a team known for their defense, and the combination of DeRozan and Lowry is very reasonable and very capable. Jiang Mu will consume too much energy on defense. Is Jiang Mu more restrained in offense? You must know that Jiang Mu, who is the core of the team's offense, will be very dangerous if his physical strength is low! Anthony's offense is very strong, but his defense is also a big problem!"

"Comprehensive analysis, so I think the Raptors may advance 4:2, maybe it will be 4:3, but the Raptors must advance!"

Xu Jingyu's analysis immediately aroused many people's discussions in the live broadcast room, and most of them did not agree.

Because Jiang Mu made a three-pointer at the buzzer against Lowry at the end of the first half, and the two teams that were originally tied ended the first half with a 3-point difference.

The Knicks temporarily maintain the lead at 65:62!

Zhang Weiping: "Oh, Jiang Mu's heart is really big! This ball can be shot! But the Knicks rested a lot of days, and they should have an advantage over the Raptors in physical fitness, and the first game is still at home, but imagine The advantage in the game has not been played out. The Raptors are really strong defensively. If it weren’t for the Knicks’ good shooting percentage in the past few minutes, the score would not be so high now! I am looking forward to the second half of the game between the two teams!”

In the third quarter, both the Knicks and the Raptors wanted to open up the score, so they obviously strengthened their offense at the beginning, but the defense was still very tight.

DeRozan felt overwhelmed and scored consecutively.

Jiang Mu took the initiative to switch defenses, and DeRozan's offense became less smooth, but Lowry fired again and hit a three-pointer.

Halfway through the third quarter, the Knicks had fallen behind by 75 points with 82:7.

Fisher originally planned to let Jiang Mu rest for a while in the middle of the third quarter, but he didn't dare to make substitutions because the score continued to increase and it would become double digits.

If this point difference is brought into the fourth quarter, the Raptors' defense will never give the Knicks the slightest chance to catch up again.

So, Anthony stood up first.

First, he received a pass from Jiang Mu and made a three-pointer, and then succeeded in two consecutive post-up singles. This made the Knicks only two points behind the Raptors at 88:90 at the end of the third quarter.

The fans of the Knicks were obviously a little anxious, and some people began to doubt the analysis of the commentators before the game.

"SHIT! What do you mean the Knicks have the right time and place?"

"I thought that according to some people's analysis, the Knicks should easily win this game, but I didn't expect to be behind after the end of the third quarter! Pseudo-experts haunt every day, it is really unprofessional!"

As soon as the fourth quarter came up, the Raptors' defense completely went up to a new level. Anthony missed two consecutive offenses.

Jiang Mu passed two good balls, and Lopez and Afflalo also missed.

Galloway and Seraphim, who were replaced later, also felt cold, so Jiang Mu had no choice but to increase his shots.

But Jiang Mu, who clearly felt Lowry's defensive pressure, didn't have a good chance for a while.

The fourth quarter came to 6 and a half points in an instant, and the Knicks were already 96 points behind at 106:10.

DeRozan alone eats Afflalo and Williams. At this time, DeRozan has scored 31 points. Although Lowry only scored 10 points under Jiang Mu's defense, Lowry's defense gave Jiang Mu a lot. caused a lot of stress.

Jiang Mu was already a little anxious, asked for a cover, and took advantage of Lowry's brief blocking time to rush into the three-point line.

Long two points, hit!

At 98:106, the point difference returned to within 10 points again.

Barkley: "My brother! Our predictions before the game seem to have been deviated. Now it seems that the chances of the Raptors winning the first game are much higher!"

O'Neill: "The game, who can guess so accurately!"

Barkley: "Yeah, yeah! Even when we were players, we couldn't guess it!"

O'Neill: "Indeed! But if the Raptors get off to a good start in the series, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Knicks to play next!"

Barkley: "China Jiang and Carmelo played pretty well, but they missed a lot of shots. The next step is to see if China Jiang can create space. China Jiang has always been a player who is good at creating space, even in singles. His strengths, but he gives others the impression that he plays very reasonably, even if there are some unreasonable shots at critical moments, the shooting percentage is extremely high!"

O'Neill: "In my heart, I also hope to see Jiang Mu stand up again!"

Anthony, who broke into the inside, was blocked by Ibaka. Ibaka himself is known for his fierce defense. Anthony has already stopped the ball, and the chance is very bad.

At this time, Jiang Mu hurriedly ran back and threw Lowry away and interspersed near the free throw line. Anthony still passed the ball. Although it was a bit low, Jiang Mu directly layup after receiving the ball and was fouled by Valanciunas.

Jiang Mu made two free throws, 100:106.

Looking back, Terrence Ross hit a three-pointer, and after finally catching up, the point difference widened again.

Fisher called a timeout in desperation.

"Jiang, now you need to increase your shots. The Raptors have a lot of defensive coverage inside. There are not many opportunities inside. You can use the illusion of hitting the inside to fire outside!"

Jiang Mu nodded, but he knew the situation at this moment in his heart.

Facing the Pacers in the first round, he didn't feel the intensity of the playoffs too much, but now facing the Raptors, whose strength and record are similar to the Knicks, he directly felt it.

This kind of defensive strength is completely upgraded in the regular season.

This is why many stars who can easily score [-] or [-] points in the regular season are often limited to more than a dozen points in the playoffs.

Under such a tight defense, no one can play normally every game.

For example, Anthony, who was normal in the second and third quarters, Porzingis, who was only normal in the first quarter, and Jiang Mu, who didn't take many shots in the first three quarters.

A domestic fan: "Look at my brother Da Mu who raised a knife and chased his body to hit a three-pointer at a critical moment! I really made me guess!"

After Jiang Mu received the rebound protected by Lopez, he quickly advanced to the frontcourt. Facing the situation where the opponent was not fully settled, he suddenly chased and hit a three-pointer. The Knicks fans on the scene once again burst into hope. Applause.

Such a goal is already considered a rare open opportunity. No wonder this kind of goal is wonderful when watching the NBA on TV, because such a goal is really rare under the defense of the playoffs.

Jiang Mu began to absorb while thinking in his heart, these bits and pieces of ideas will improve himself if he summarizes them later.

Off the court, Raptors coach Dwayne Casey yelled at Terrence Ross:

"Old buddy! Zhong Zhongjiang is obviously going to increase his shots. Whoever is close must pay attention to the defense. The three-pointer just now shouldn't let him shoot easily. Give him some pressure!"

(End of this chapter)