Basketball Dragon

Chapter 39 New York Answers

Marbury lost his temper, and it could be seen that he was not angry with Li Hai, and he was also very upset about the big defeat.

He didn't like Lenny Wilkens' tactics, and he didn't like the attitude of some players on the team towards winning or losing.

He was very annoyed that he was not as good as Kidd or Iverson in leading the team, and was called a cancer by the media. He was even a little annoyed at himself. Why did it go so badly, even losing in the Olympics.

If he admits that he is not as good as other top guards, he will definitely not agree, so Marbury has been unable to figure it out.

On November 11, the Knicks challenged the Philadelphia 9ers away.

Compared with last year, the 76ers' lineup is better. In the summer, they introduced Collis Williams, an important substitute who helped the Pistons win the championship. The rookies in the past two years are also very good. Kyle Korver is on the bench Very active, and Samuel Dalembert is getting more and more stable, and this is just their substitute player.

The main lineup, No. 1 is the answer with super firepower Allen Iverson, No. 2 Willie Green, No. 3 is this year's rookie Andre Iguodala, with comprehensive skills and strong physical fitness, The 76ers put him on the starting lineup without even a test, with Kenny Thomas at No. 4 and Mark Jackson at No. 5.

The 76ers' starting lineup is actually a little short in height, but it has a wide range and obvious characteristics.

Facing teams with top guards, Marbury is always very energetic. He is always trying to prove that he is better and that he can lead the team to victory.

So at the beginning of the game, he directed the team to attack the 76ers' weaknesses, pick and roll and kill the inside line, and assisted Muhammad to complete the dunk on the first offense.

Of course, Iverson will not show weakness. After he broke through to attract the defense, he also chose to score the ball and assisted Iguodala to complete the layup.

The team's main players are still in good condition, Crawford's touch has returned, and his desire to win is also stronger. He doesn't match up well with Marbury on the court, but he has a better relationship in private. After scoring two acrobatic goals, the Knicks led by 5 points.

Only Tim Thomas is still in poor form. He is almost 10 centimeters taller than Iguodala, but his matchup is a mess, far inferior to a rookie. The offense is guarded to death, and the defense is basically air.

Although he was still the main force, the head coach quickly replaced him.

Only 6 minutes into the game, Li Hai stood on the court. Faced with such an opportunity, he must seize it.

He has never encountered Iguodala in the NCAA. Regarding the 76ers' selection on draft night, it would be a lie to say that they have no opinion. They need a small forward with both offense and defense, and Li Hai is also very suitable. Does he Is it worse than Iguodala?

Kurt Thomas came up with a pick-and-roll with Marbury. Marbury attracted the defender and immediately dismantled the ball. Marbury was very sticky when he dribbled the ball himself, but when the pick-and-roll had an opportunity, he would dismantle it very well. Come on, the pick-and-roll between him and Kurt Thomas is also a regular weapon for the Knicks.

Kurt Thomas felt average today, shooting slightly wide of the basket near the free throw line.

The 76ers didn't have a strong awareness of rebound protection inside. The first one to rush over was actually Iguodala. Just when Iguodala was about to get the rebound, a figure forced him away in the air. Take the backboard with both hands.

Li Hai got the rebound and jumped in one step to dunk. When he flew up, the opponent's center Mark Jackson wanted to block him, but he didn't have his jump.

The basketball was smashed in by Li Hai, and at the same time the referee's whistle sounded, 2+1.

After making the shot and adding a penalty, Marbury passed by him, "Rookie, as long as you can continue to be so tough, I will pass the ball to you."

"In order to win, I will do my best no matter in offense or defense." Li Hai responded without hesitation.

Iguodala's shooting is not particularly accurate. After Li Hai defended him, he was not as active as before, but he was very stable, and he was still conscientious and consumed each other with Li Hai.

The two are not in a hurry, just waiting for the other to make mistakes. It is hard to imagine that they are in their first season in the NBA.

In the second quarter, a large-scale rotation began, and Li Hai's opponent also became Kyle Korver.

Kyle Korver's shooting skills are more accurate than Iguodala's, but his physical fitness and comprehensiveness are much worse. Li Hai knows that his opportunity has come.

During this period of time, Marbury played with a group of substitutes, and Li Hai hurriedly wanted to play with a high profile.

"Boy, I hope you don't let me down." Marbury saw the desire for victory from Li Hai's eyes. On the court, players usually like active teammates.

When Li Hai received the pass, he did not hesitate to take Korver by force.

Korver's defense is also very active, but his physical fitness is flawed. When Li Hai turned his back and squeezed Korver to the side, he pulled it up and it was a standard mid-range shot.

Korver stretched out his hand subconsciously, without any strength, Li Hai immediately got the second 2+1 of the field.

In defense, he didn't give Korver any open shots, and when it came time to attack, he completed a mid-range shot over the opponent's head.

After Marbury went down, the backup guard saw that Li Hai was in good shape, so he couldn't help passing the ball to him. Li Hai had been a leader in high school and college, and he had cultivated a confident temperament that people would believe he.

At the end of the first half, the Knicks led by 55 points 42:13, and Li Hai also scored 13 points.

In the second half, Iverson saw that the situation was not good and turned on the scoring mode. Marbury's defense was quite satisfactory, and he couldn't stop Iverson from scoring at all, allowing the opponent to lead the 76ers to slowly chase the score back.

Coach Wilkens saw that the situation was not good, so he replaced Li Hai who was feeling hot.

Li Hai made a three-pointer against Iguodala on the court. With the feeling of scoring in the first half, Li Hai felt that he had really adapted to the NBA. Even in the top league, he could still play well. very good.

He wants to make the teams that didn't choose him regret it, and let the Knicks see his value clearly.

"Stephen, pass me the ball and your assists will be in double figures in no time."

He communicated loudly with his teammates that he wanted to bring victory to the team.

Iguodala is indeed very good, but it is impossible to completely restrain the excited Li Hai. His scoring momentum seems to be completely unstoppable. He made sudden shots and killed the 76ers in the third quarter.

In less than 30 minutes, he scored a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds. After the game, the New York Times wrote that New York ushered in its own answer.

(End of this chapter)