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Chapter 190 The Vanishing Lin Crazy Part [-]

In the remaining 20 days, the Spurs played games almost every day.Therefore, Popovich has not had time to make any adjustments for the team in the future, and the game has already arrived. They will play against the visiting Knicks at home the next day.

This game is highly anticipated, not only because of the national live broadcast, but also because of three other reasons: [-]. Linsanity’s worldwide influence; [-]. Melon Anthony will return tonight; hot spot.

In the locker room of the home team, Popovich had just announced the starting lineup for this game. In view of the performance of the last big defeat, he made adjustments to the inside line in this game and chose Blair's partner Dior as the starting lineup.

"Guys, I still say the same thing: do your best and don't get hurt."

Looking at the players with a somewhat depressed atmosphere in front of him, Popovich frowned. This atmosphere made him feel very uncomfortable.

Popovich sighed helplessly, and he couldn't do much during this time.However, fortunately, the team has no game tomorrow, and there is still some free time for him to adjust to this situation.

Not long after, Yang Ke stood expressionlessly in the player tunnel, waiting to play.Due to Duncan and Parker's accidental injuries, after discussion, Ginobili and him were divided into first and second places.

"Yang, it's time for you to stand up! Unlike Jeremy Lin, you have always had the strength of a first-line guard in the league."

Before going on the stage, Ginobili turned around, looked at Yang Ke solemnly, and said slowly: "What we usually lack is the opportunity to perform, but now it's all up to you! Don't let us down !"

"I will!"

Nodding heavily, Yang Ke took a deep breath.After the poor performance in the last game, Popovich still kept him on the court. Yang Ke knew that the coach's trust and high expectations for him were not so high.

After a short introduction of players from both sides, the game officially began as the starting players of the two teams stood near the center circle.

The players who jumped the ball on both sides were Blair and Amal Stoudemire.With the referee's whistle, the basketball was thrown high into the sky.Relying on his physical advantage, Stoudemire beat Blair and gave the ball to Jeremy Lin.

Bang!
Jeremy Lin controlled the ball, brought it steadily to the frontcourt, and settled at a distance of about one step beyond the three-point line.Knowing that Yang Ke was faster than himself, he didn't rush forward rashly.

Looking at the positions of the players on both sides of the field, Jeremy Lin also knew that Yang Ke's defense was outstanding, and it would be very difficult for him to break through him alone.

Faced with this situation, Jeremy Lin raised his arms without thinking, preparing to call Stoudemire out as usual, and cooperate with him in a pick-and-roll.

At the moment when Jeremy Lin was about to signal, Anthony, who was far from the 45-degree three-point line on the left, with Leonard behind him, raised his right hand and asked him for the ball.

Frowning slightly, Jeremy Lin didn't want to pass the ball from the bottom of his heart.He is confident that through the pick-and-roll cooperation, he can easily create shooting space and easily score a few points for the team.

Bang!
But Anthony is the core of the team after all, now that he has come back and stood on the court.Then Jeremy Lin didn't dare to refuse his request for the ball. After pondering for a moment, he passed the ball to Anthony with a hit to the ground.

Holding the ball in both hands, Anthony turned his head slightly and glanced at Leonard who was close to him.Anthony took a deep breath. Although Leonard is a rookie, even Anthony has heard of his defensive ability.

In order to ensure the accuracy of his first attack back, Anthony turned around and faced Leonard head-on.The tentative steps were stretched out and retracted continuously. This was the first time Anthony was extremely cautious in attacking.

A few seconds later, Leonard's center of gravity has not changed.Anthony made a decisive decision, and after another tentative step stretched out, he suddenly shot, and before Leonard could react, he pushed the ball out.

Swish!
The basketball crossed a beautiful arc, and then fell into the net when it sounded pleasantly.Anthony was very happy to open the door. He stepped forward and ran towards the defensive half.While tapping his forehead belt with his hand, this is one of his signature movements.

In the transition between offense and defense, Yang Ke received Blair's serve and pushed it steadily across the half.Jeremy Lin had already stuck to the line on the floor near the middle circle just as his back foot had just passed.

Afraid that I will make a quick shot, are you going to leave me a little space?
Feeling Jeremy Lin closely following him, Yang Ke guarded the basketball with a blank expression.Jeremy Lin's defensive idea is also very good, but if he defends closely like this, he will not be able to let Yang Ke's breakthrough.

There was a flash of light in his eyes. Faced with Jeremy Lin's close defense, Yang Ke did not choose to avoid the edge temporarily, but greeted him very strongly with his body.

Through active physical confrontation, Yang Ke took a slight advantage and created a little space, thereby initiating a frontal breakthrough against Jeremy Lin.

Bang!
Grasping this moderate distance, Yang Ke slightly bent his feet and lifted his head upwards, as if grabbing the basketball with both hands and making a shooting motion.

In the league, so-called fakes are actually offensive players making half-shots to trick defenders into jumping up and out of position.

Since Yang Ke was even famous for his quick shots, Jeremy Lin didn't think about it after seeing him posing for the shot. He jumped subconsciously and prepared to step forward to block the shot.

The moment Jeremy Lin jumped up, Yang Ke immediately pulled back, controlled the ball and quickly rushed into the inside line, just near the free throw line, made an emergency stop jump shot and easily added two points for the team.

Then it was the Knicks' turn to attack. Since the first shot after the comeback has been completed, considering that he has not played for a while.Therefore, in this round, Anthony did not ask Jeremy Lin for the ball again.

Seeing that Anthony had no intention of asking for the ball for the time being, Jeremy Lin obviously breathed a sigh of relief and took control of the ball. After slipping for a few seconds, he directly cooperated with Stoudemire in a pick-and-roll.

Relying on the blockage of Stoudemire's huge body, Jeremy Lin found some space and rushed to the basket quickly, after attracting the defensive attention of two or three people.

Jeremy Lin didn't choose to make a layup by himself. Instead, he found Stoudemire's position from the corner of his eye, flicked his wrist, and passed the ball across.

Stoudemire has a certain tacit understanding with Jeremy Lin, so after helping him block Yang Ke, he immediately followed up.The moment Jeremy Lin passed the ball, Stoudemire was on the edge of the penalty area, which was his offensive range.

With joy in his heart, Stoudemire immediately stretched out his arms, ready to catch the ball and launch an attack, but when the basketball flew towards him.

Snapped!
On the way of the basketball, Yang Ke's arm suddenly appeared and cut the ball precisely.With an instant bend of the arm, he took control of the ball.

(End of this chapter)