Buddha's light illuminates NBA

Chapter 138 D'Antoni's Demons: The Spurs Strike
62 points, this is like a depth bomb, the first to affect the audience and fans in China and the United States.

38次出手，命中22球，三分球10中5，罚球17中13，另有14次助攻6个篮板7个盖帽3个抢断，外加6个失误，几乎完成一次超大号的5×5。

Damn, is this a little off?
They are still excited, still in the mood of disbelief, and even a little bit uninspired to watch the next game between the Celtics and the Magic.

At the scene, the audience was even more reluctant to leave for a long time.

The audience was completely forgotten by Lao Han. Bernard King, who didn't have a commentary, came to the sidelines and said happily to Lu Ming, "Lu, I declare now that you are the new King of New York!"

"Thank you, Mr. Wang. I also like the title of King of New York." Lu Ming humbly accepted the compliment.

It would be rude not to accept it.

"Haha! I said you will like it! Young people, the NBA, it depends on you young people in the end! Play hard, and I look forward to the day when the Knicks raise the third championship banner! Hope, I won't make me wait too long." Bernard King raised his head and laughed.

After he finished speaking, he left with a smile.

It seems that his appearance is to launch the title of King of New York.

"Yes." Lu Ming said silently.

"Lu, congratulations, you finally scored 62 points! At this moment, I think Knicks fans can finally feel proud." Louise interviewed on the sidelines, and congratulated first.

"Thanks to their support." Lu Ming said.

Then, Louise asked some people's thoughts, "Lu, the historical record of the first show, the youngest triple-double man in history, the fastest third youngest 50+ record, the youngest 60+ record, Madison's highest score in a single game, all of these came too fast. What everyone wants to know is, did you open some kind of cheating?"

Lu Ming was stunned for a moment, did you open the plug-in?

I do not know how?
But if you think about it carefully, it is possible.

This is the plug-in, it is not like other plug-ins that come with the system or exchanged like other rebirthers, time-travelers, and suddenly awakened people.

Like the peak Curry experience card, the McGrady moment experience card, the Tang God mode experience card, Malone's iron elbow, Barkley's butt, Harden's beard, Black Widow's bath water, etc., anyway, Lu Ming has never seen it.

But if you really want to say that there is no cheating, Lu Ming himself is a little bit unconvinced.

After much deliberation, it is estimated that even Lao Han doesn't know where, when, and how it was opened.

So Lu Ming replied with a smile, "Yes, since you have discovered it, I will confess. In fact, I have a system called the Human Basketball Skills Comprehensive Market. I can buy anything I want from there, and then open it."

"Hahahaha!" Louise laughed and leaned forward.

Is it so funny?
Well, that sounds pretty fake.

"Ahem, let's get back to business, Lu, after breaking Kobe's 61-point record, what's your next goal?" Louise adjusted her expression and asked expectantly.

This, so can't wait?
Lu Ming resisted the urge to roll his eyes, and said, "The next goal is to be an All-Star starter."

"..." Louise was speechless.

Isn't this a certainty?

But when he wanted to ask again, Lu Ming had already waved his hand, holding the basketball, and leading the girl away.

"Obviously I came first!" Louise muttered as she looked at the background of the two.

On the sidelines, Lu Ming saw that Little Tom hadn't left, so he walked over, gave him the sneakers for today's game, and encouraged him to study hard and make progress every day.

Little Tom was so excited that he was about to cry.

Of course, Youya couldn't be brought in to the dressing room, so she was asked to wait outside, and opened the door of the dressing room carefully.

Then, it was colored by a stream of liquid.

"Just play! Just spray! Just drink! Today's champagne is all paid for by Mr. Dolan!" James Dolan appeared in the dressing room, wearing poop-green goggles on his face, and dangling a bottle of champagne in his hand.

This afternoon, in the box, he made himself arrogant in front of the Heat's boss and general manager.

That taste, don't mention how cool it is.

Young Master Dolan dressed up like this, so bold, everyone let go of playing, so there was a champagne battle in the locker room.

Just like winning the championship.

And Lu Ming, who is the protagonist this time, is naturally the target of public criticism, spraying all over his body and sweating profusely.

After accepting the congratulations from the Knicks from the boss to the staff, Lu Ming hurried to take a shower, ready to be attacked by various questions at the post-game press conference.

There were many voices of congratulations, but similarly, in the land of freedom, there were not no voices of sarcasm and targeting.

No, a reporter asked, "Lu, you took 38 shots, accounting for almost half of the team's shots. Isn't it too selfish for others?"

"If you want to say that, it's totally fine." Lu Ming didn't want to argue with this kind of person.

But the opponent did not flinch, and continued to talk about the data, "In the previous game where you scored 58 points, you only used 31 shots, but in this game, you used 62 shots for 38 points. You took 7 more shots, but only scored 4 more points. How do you explain the inefficiency of these 7 shots for only 4 points?"

What a tricky and boring angle.

Lu Ming yelled at him, "I'm happy!"

"puff!"

One couldn't help it.

"Hahahaha!"

Then the others laughed too.

Money is hard to buy, I am happy, what can you do?

The data maniac blushed and stopped asking, another reporter stood up, "Lu, in this game, you scored 17 free throws in total, setting a new career high. Is this being taken care of by some kind of home whistle?"

So, can't you see, Wade also got 15 free throws?
Lu Ming expressed that he was used to this kind of selective blindness, so he asked, "So, are you questioning the fairness of the referees? Or do you think they are not professional enough?"

If the referee is present, he will definitely cry out for injustice.

If it is really unprofessional, at least four technical fouls from the audience can still be blown out casually.

Afterwards, a reporter wanted to make trouble again, "Lu, you broke Kobe's record of 61 points here, do you have anything to say to Kobe?"

Lu Ming didn't get caught either, and behaved as decently as the old BJ. "If it weren't for Kobe's 61 points, maybe I wouldn't have the 62 points I have today. Although I got these points today, compared to Kobe, who can score 50+ points in a row, 81 points in a single game, and 62 points in three quarters, I still have a long way to go."

Another reporter picked up the data, "Lu, in this game, you hit a total of 16 irons, which is only lower than the 18 irons you played against the Magic before."

No questions, no idea what to say.

Just when the post-match press conference started here, there was a Christmas day iron fight in Orlando, and the basket that was being smashed was rattling.

When people fell asleep amidst the rhythmic and rhythmic sound of iron strikes, when the game was over, they suddenly discovered that the Magic alone produced 52 irons, including 21 ferric irons.

And Warcraft Howard, facing the revenge of the Celtics' Big Three, actually only made 7 shots and hit 1 goal. He scored 5 points and 20 rebounds in the game.

The game between the two teams was finally fixed at 88:77, and the Celtics succeeded in revenge.

So people felt that although Lu Ming hit 16 irons, the score was high and the game was good.

Just when they felt that the blacksmithing game had reached the extreme, at 38 pm, when the Christmas game between the Cavaliers and the Lakers started, Kobe made 14 of 24 shots, hit 41 irons and scored [-] points, telling the world that this blacksmith depends on him, the little blacksmith in Los Angeles!

However, like the Magic, if there is too much iron, it will inevitably capsize.

102:92, Christmas game, No. 23 James beat No. 24 Kobe again.

So the two teams in the finals each suffered a defeat in front of the home fans.

Fortunately, the Suns and Trail Blazers performed well afterwards, repelling the incoming enemies and defending their appearances.

So far, all the Christmas battles have come to an end, and they have achieved a record of 3 wins and 2 losses at home.

Early the next morning, when the league counted the ratings of yesterday's Christmas game, it found that the top three were no surprises, namely Cavaliers vs. Lakers, Heat vs. Knicks, and Clippers vs. Suns.

Although the average ratings of the game between the Cavaliers and the Lakers ranks first, but in terms of peak ratings, the game between the Heat and the Knicks is more conspicuous.

Especially after Lu Ming said "just today" to the audience, the game's ratings went up straight away, which was simply unreasonable.

As for the last two ratings, the game between the Nuggets and the Trail Blazers, because there are offensive masters like Anthony and Brandon Roy, it is interesting, but it is affected by time.

But the game between the Celtics and the Magic was too stretched.

Especially Howard, a big center called Superman, after the whole game, he only took 7 shots and hit 1 goal, can you believe it?

You don't need to look to know that this guy has been pushed out of the inside by Wallace, Perkins and Garnett.

Although on the defensive end, Howard got 17 defensive rebounds and 4 blocks, but this kind of offensive game, no matter how hard the defense works, can the audience love it?

It's better to watch the game between the Cavaliers and the Lakers. Although one is driving the cicada with six steps and the other is hitting the iron with a bang, at least there are more shots.In addition, no matter whether it is on or off the field, there are movie kings sitting in charge. Can the audience not like to watch it?
Moreover, one is the little emperor of the league, and the other is the king of Los Angeles, which one is not an offensive master?

Well, it's perfectly possible to say that.

"See, Adam, offense wins fans. This is the most vivid example." David Stern looked at the ratings reports of the five teams and said with a smile.

"Yes, the higher the score, the smoother the game process, the better the game style, the more the audience will love to watch it." Adam Silva comprehended Mr. President's instructions.

"Uh, that's not exactly the case. The two games between New York and Los Angeles have such high ratings. Apart from the style and scoring, the story is the most important thing. If there is no Lu's words, and the 23-24 battle that the league has been promoting, how can there be so many viewers?" David Stern felt that the focus of this successor was a bit biased, so he hurriedly said.

Adam Silva nodded meekly, indicating that he understood.

While the president of the league was patiently cultivating successors, Lu Ming was ordered to take a day off by the team because of his performance of 62 points in a single game.

But vacation is not the same as rest.

Bearing the title of Mr. Xinke 60+ and the All-Star ticket king, Lu Ming naturally had to accept media interviews and participate in some necessary endorsement activities.

And, confirm the design style of the sneakers.

At the end of the day, I was tired enough.

After a night's rest, he immediately joined the team's training the next day.

In the evening, we ushered in the San Antonio Spurs.

This is a game with a lot of stories.

First, this is the Knicks' No. 8 rookie and the Spurs' No. 21 rookie meeting for the first time. Will Duncan touch Lu Ming's head and tell him, "The future is yours?"

Second, this is the first meeting between Lu Ming and his draft template, Manu Ginobili. Will Ginobili use a snake-like trick, er no, a snake-like breakthrough, to teach Lu Ming on the spot?
Third, this is the first time in two years that D'Antoni, after leaving the Suns, once again brought the running and bombing team that shocked the league to face the old and cunning Popovich. Who will be better in the coach's fight?
Fourth, this is Lu Ming and Stepping Master, Bruce Bowen...

What, Uncle Bao announced his retirement in September today?

Well then, there is no fourth story point.

When interviewed by reporters before the game, the coaches of both sides gave each other a hard time.

But in this regard, D'Antoni is clearly behind Popovich.

From Popovich's mouth, the Knicks are the strongest team in the league, and Lu Ming is the strongest rookie king. He has the attitude of becoming a god immediately, and the platinum position is also expected in the future.

As for the Spurs under him, Duncan is too old, Parker is too slow, and Ginobili is too sloppy. They are completely the bottom team in the league. We came to the Knicks to learn advanced play styles and see if we can pack the aging GDP and exchange for better players to play this tactic.

Absolutely, not even a single punctuation mark can be trusted.

"Gase, you can see how scary that old Popovich is! He is a liar and extremely cunning!" D'Antoni failed in the verbal battle, and was very ashamed and angry at the tactical meeting.

"No, right? He said that the boss is the strongest rookie king, he has the appearance of becoming a god immediately, and the platinum position is also expected in the future. I think this sentence is quite pertinent." Milicic said honestly.

Well, you are right.

D'Antoni showed an awkward yet polite smile, and said to him from left to right, "Anyway, don't be fooled by his words. Duncan is a player whose basic skills are more terrifying than his smile. Parker is known as a small French sports car. Like Jonobili, his hair can't keep up with him in the past two years."

"Haha!" Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard D'Antoni's uncharacteristic complaints.

After laughing, D'Antoni began to arrange tactics, "Lu, you haven't played against the Spurs before, so this game, at the beginning, we still play run and gun, playing the most familiar tactics."

"Well, I understand." Lu Ming nodded.

"Defensively, use the kind of enthusiasm you played against the Heat at the end of the second quarter in the last game. I believe that the victory will eventually belong to us!" D'Antoni finished speaking succinctly, smiling.

Then let the players get ready and walk out of the locker room by themselves.

After leaving the locker room, the smile on D'Antoni's face disappeared, and he seemed preoccupied.

"What's the matter, Mike?" Atkinson saw D'Antoni's strangeness.

"Kenny, you know, when I led the Suns back then, I lost to the Spurs three times in the playoffs in four years. To be honest, I was still running and bombing, and I didn't have the confidence to beat the Spurs." D'Antoni rubbed his cheeks fiercely and said bitterly.

"It's no wonder you, some players on the Spurs, play too dirty." Atkinson persuaded.

D'Antoni shook his head and said, "That's just an excuse we made, or an excuse that the fans were not willing to. In fact, in the 04-05 season, it was said that our offense was the strongest, but the Spurs at that time were not weak in offense at all, and even stronger."

Atkinson didn't answer.

D'Antoni was almost talking to himself, "In five games, except for the one the Spurs lost, Duncan averaged 30.5 points per game, Parker averaged 22 points per game, and Ginobili averaged 20 points per game. The GDP trio is no weaker than the Suns' MSN in terms of scoring, and their defense is stronger."

Being able to remember the Spurs' statistics so clearly, it seems that the loss to the Spurs in the first Western Conference finals led by the Suns is indeed D'Antoni's eternal pain.

Of course, he forgot that in that round of the playoffs, the Suns largely lost on the team's third scoring point in the regular season.

Sean Marion, who averaged 19 points per game in the regular season, faced the Spurs, but was defended by Bowen with an average of only 7.8 points per game, which is simply too outrageous.

"However, the current Knicks are not exactly playing the Suns-style run and gun back then. Especially in terms of Lu, the offensive advantage is still obvious. And on the defensive end, the Knicks do not have an absolute colander. "Atkinson said.

"Yeah, Lu's defense is still a little lacking in terms of experience, but it turns out to be one of the best defensive quality among his teammates. As for the others, if they are motivated, they can't be considered too weak. In the last game, David Lee's performance on the defensive end also made my eyes shine." D'Antoni said, and he was happy.

As for Lu Ming's attack, De An Dong'an wasn't worried at all.

After all, he is a rookie who has been cut from 10+ to 60+. Organizationally, he looks like a successor to a magician.

In the words of some media, this is a trick.

"So, what are you worried about?" Atkinson asked rhetorically.

"It's the way we seem to have the advantage that makes me more uneasy. I'm particularly worried now, because of me, the team will eventually lose." D'Antoni obviously had demons when facing Popovich.

"Don't worry, don't we still have Lu? Don't forget, on the court, he is known as the little Zen master! Could it be said that the combination of the originator of running and bombing + the little Zen master can't beat him as Popovich?" Atkinson's words were very relaxed.

"Huh!" D'Antoni let out a long breath.

But the nervousness on his face did not decrease.

At six o'clock in the evening, the starting players of both sides began to appear.

Tonight, it will still be broadcast live across the United States.

ESPN finally showed its face in the Knicks again. The commentary duo is Van Gundy Jr. and Mike Breen, and the sideline commentary is Maya Miyagawa, who is in good shape.

When the two sides greeted each other before the game, Lu Ming deliberately forgot that during the warm-up, Duncan sneaked into the Knicks halfcourt and borrowed the ball to shoot. He smiled and said to the No. 21 rookie, "Tim, you should smile more."

Duncan subconsciously glanced at the referee on the sidelines, and found that there was no bald head, so he was relieved, nodded blankly, and then showed a kind smile, "Hey hey hey."

Well, it's that smell.

(End of this chapter)