basketball player

Chapter 101 100: Social Melon
Since Anthony and Billups joined the Knicks, the performance of this New York team has indeed been improved to a certain extent.

So far, Anthony has played ten games on behalf of the New York Knicks, and the Knicks have won six of them.Considering that Anthony and the team still need a running-in process, such a result is actually not bad.

New Yorkers even believe that as long as they do not run into the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs, they are sure of any opponent, including the Celtics and Bulls.

Indiana Pacers?The young showrunner wasn't on the Knicks' radar from the start.

The Knicks have Anthony, Stoudemire and Billups. In this era when superstars like to play on the same team, what can the Indiana use to fight them?
So for this regular season, Anthony and other New York fans are full of confidence.Those young lunatics are bound to give the Knicks a precious victory at Madison Square Garden!

"Granger's got a really bad flu, and if you don't want him spraying a mixture of snot and saliva all over someone's face, you'd better take him to a truce."

On the evening of March 3, the Pacers had just arrived in New York.Granger's sleep was seriously affected by dizziness, sneezing, runny nose and other symptoms, so he knocked on the team doctor's door in the middle of the night.

So on the day of the game, that is, in the early morning of the 13th, when Henson was having breakfast in the hotel restaurant, the team doctor told him the news about Granger.

Americans seem to exaggerate a lot about influenza than Chinese, but in fact this is not a big deal.

Severe flu is not only as simple as sneezing and runny nose, but also makes people's body weak.If a player is forced to play, it is likely to have the opposite effect.

In order to protect the players' bodies and the stability of the team's performance, fans often hear that a certain player is absent from the game because of the flu.

Although Jordan's "Flu Battle" proved that he can perform well even if he has the flu, how many Jordans are there in this world?One example cannot be used to illustrate anything.

After learning the news, Henson took a deep breath and sighed.

Facing the New York Knicks, the imaginary opponent in the playoffs, Henson planned to go all out from the beginning.Unexpectedly, now I have to let someone be a head star.

On the other hand, on the Knicks side, Billups just returned from injury, which undoubtedly raised the fighting power of the New Yorkers to a higher level.

"Good things come in pairs, damn it!"

"Tomato? (Fuck = tomato)" The team doctor looked at Henson who was so anxious that he cursed in Chinese in surprise.

"Uh, it's nothing, tell Granger to let him take a truce. Let's go Frank, we lost a star player, we have to be busy."

Henson drank the remaining milk in the glass in one gulp, and took Vogel and himself to study countermeasures.

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"Boss, I'm fine. Although I'm a little dizzy, I'm still on track!" On the training ground, Granger couldn't help wrapping himself in the cotton coat as he looked at his teammates who were shirtless and sweating profusely.

Henson looked at Granger speechlessly, is it possible that I have to apply to the referee for a down jacket for you to wear when you play later?

"Take a good rest, Daniel, I don't want you to break down your body during the regular season. The playoffs are coming soon, and we are about to face even more tragic battles. At that time, the team will have you. Just treat it as a rotation, and save your unwillingness and strength for the playoffs."

Henson patted Granger on the shoulder, he really needed to win this match.But in contrast, he needs players to be healthy and healthy.

Moreover, Henson has long known that Granger has the potential for major injuries. If he is injured because he is forced to play with the flu, it will not be worth the loss for the Pacers.

Seeing Henson's tough attitude, Granger had no choice but to nod, "Then today, shall we still play primary and secondary?"

"No," Henson shook his head lightly, "Today we are going to lead the impatient Anthony into a defensive trap step by step. Today in New York, we will play iron-blooded defense!"

An hour before the start of the game, news spread across the United States that Granger would not be able to play because of the flu.During the warm-up, Granger sat on the bench in his training uniform and did not step on the field, proving the truth of the news.

Knicks fans cheered as the Pacers lost their star.In the eyes of New York fans, the chances of the Pacers winning at Madison Square Garden are almost zero!

"Hahahaha, go home, country bastards!"

"Are you lost in the cornfield? Hahahahaha!"

"New York must win!"

Before the start of the game, Henson made the final deployment on the sidelines.The yelling and cursing from the stands undoubtedly reached the ears of Henson and the players.

"Just like you did against the Nuggets before, lure Anthony to choose the wrong shot timing! Danny, I need you to stick to him at any cost from the beginning!"

Henson didn't let Dunleavy start, nor did he use George, who was a little less experienced, but chose to use Danny Green to face Anthony.

Of course, Anthony can't be won by Green alone.Henson set up a series of defensive traps for Anthony, forcing him down the middle and forcing him to shoot under double teams.

But unlike the Nuggets, the Knicks also have a tricky "little bully" Stoudemire.Henson doesn't know whether the inside combination of Horford and Mike Roberts can withstand the impact of Stoudemire.And this has become the biggest X factor in this game.

"Coach D'Antoni must be very happy now, because this is almost a victory delivered to his hands. The Pacers Granger was unable to play because of the flu, and the Knicks ushered back their master Billups. We saw that Coach Henson did not play a big and a small one today, which means that their offensive speed will be greatly reduced."

In the commentary booth, Marvin Albert's voice made the fans instantly enter the game state.This New York legendary commentator has accompanied countless fans to grow up, even when playing NBA LIVE basketball games, his voice will accompany him.Therefore, as soon as his voice appeared, everyone would immediately throw themselves into the game.

Henson replaced Dunleavy with Danny Green today and Granger with Mike Roberts.Henson originally planned to use George to try to play the [-] position at first, but considering George's struggles in the preseason and summer league when playing the [-] position, Henson immediately gave up the idea.

"Although Granger is lost, Coach Henson seems to have a plan in his mind." Albert's partner, Jeff Van Gundy, who once coached the Knicks, joked after seeing Henson play the starting five.

Henson was indeed calm, and it wasn't an act of faking.In his view, losing Granger does not mean that the team lost the game.Is Granger the Pacers' star?Yes in the locker room, but not necessarily in terms of contribution on the court.

The Pacers don't have absolute superstars, so they've been playing team basketball.Therefore, Granger is not the absolute core of the offense, and the Pacers are not unable to score without him.

His absence is indeed a blow to the Pacers, but the blow is not fatal.

So when the arrogant New Yorkers thought they were sure to win, Henson was thinking about how to get out of New York with defense.

After the game started, Stoudemire, with amazing athletic ability, won the first attack for the Knicks.The cheers in Madison Square Garden immediately poured into the venue like a tide, and New Yorkers couldn't wait to see a bloody massacre.

Anthony is very active. Although he has changed from the "little melon" of the Nuggets to the "social melon" of New York, he still has not forgotten the night when the Nuggets were massacred.

Anthony is a very strong person, he can't forget the humiliation Henson and the Pacers once gave him.

So, Anthony sat in the waist, leaned against Green, and opened his hand to Billups for the ball!

Sitting in the waist, instead of waiting for opportunities outside the three-point line, this is the biggest change after Anthony came to New York.

He began to try to score with his back, instead of just catching the ball and shooting three-pointers indiscriminately.

Anthony received the basketball with his back. At this time, the rest of the Pacers did not dare to double-team.If Anthony double-teams when he is back, then he will get a very large space to handle the ball.

The three-pointers of Billups and Fields, the two guards of the Knicks, are not bluffing.

Anthony starts dribbling, pushing, crushing Green with his back.Although Green had a tough style, he was pushed back a few steps.

Subsequently, Anthony turned around and made a fallback jumper, avoiding Green's interference by virtue of his height advantage.This turnaround jumper hit the net with precision, and the cheers in Madison Square Garden doubled in an instant!
"Carmelo Anthony is very active. After losing to the Mavericks by 18 points in the last game, the Knicks urgently needed a victory to boost their morale. Before the game started, Anthony also made it clear that he would win this game. The opening goal was Anthony's response to Coach Henson Joe!" Van Gundy shook his head. Anthony's top offensive talent is really mouth-watering.

When Anthony retreated, Henson, who was on the bench, shook his finger slightly.

The newly promoted king of New York does not intend to let the Pacers make trouble in their new territory.

(End of this chapter)