NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 324 James’ battle of proof!

Will Barton's reputation as ungrateful was confirmed, and he was sprayed with a lot of spit.

But Xue Liancheng didn't have any thoughts about these things outside the stadium, because the next game was extremely important and would determine the position of the Eastern Conference leader.

That's right!

The Knicks will travel to Cleveland the next day to challenge the Cavaliers, who are first in the Eastern Conference.

Whoever wins will secure the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Whoever loses will be forced to lie down on the ground and his opponent will climb to the top on his own body.

After defeating the Magic, the Knicks have won four consecutive games, with a record of 21 wins and 8 losses. At this time, one-third of the schedule has passed. Basically, it is clear at a glance which team in the league is strong and weak.

The Knicks are definitely qualified to compete for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavaliers are not bad either. After easily defeating the Philadelphia Digital Players in the last game, their record has reached 19 wins and 7 losses, which is slightly higher than the Knicks in terms of winning rate.

He can only be regarded as half a giant, and there is no way to compare with Love, who is at the height of his power.

PJ Tucker, Xue Liancheng's old partner, is also in pure 3D form, but this guy can barely top the inside line, and his role on the offensive end is close to none.

In the new season, James lost again against Xue Liancheng's team. At this time, James was already suppressed by public opinion and could no longer hold his head high.

If the Big Three are to be counted by force, they can only be considered legitimate if they perform well this season and are selected as All-Stars.

But the problem is that a triple-double in the season is quite unlikely for him. It is basically a theoretical possibility.

This season, the two sides have one win and one loss.

For example: What is the regular season?The playoffs are the stage for superstars.

Last season, James was booed when he returned to Miami for the first time. The scene was very shocking, but James' expression didn't change at all. This should really not be pretentious.

The height of four standard guards with one big man?

I really can’t agree with it.

Before the game, the major media had already started to build momentum.

When the team's record suffered, fortunately Xue Liancheng's data was much better than Curry's, which gave him a reluctant chance to fight.

After all, after losing again and again, there is nothing left to lose.

This isn't just a matter of competing for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

But in terms of victory margin, it was actually the Knicks who beat the Cavaliers by half a game.

If James cannot defeat Xue Liancheng, his position as the number one player will be put on hold.

"Is the imperial path to continue?" Or is it a failure? 》

Just looking at the lineup comparison, there is no doubt that the Cavaliers are stronger.

James has been honored and is the nominal face of the league. There is no doubt about his strength.

An extreme wave of 24 consecutive victories, truly sweeping thousands of armies, invincible, and invincible.

Public opinion is saying that James does not deserve the title of the league's number one player, because from the beginning of the regular season last season, to the playoffs, and even to the new season, James did not win a single official matchup with Xue Liancheng.

This is really... I lost all my pants, how can I claim to be the best in the league?

In the only game they won, Xue Liancheng played for one minute. This was definitely not considered a formal duel. This was the consensus of the public.

"Xue Liancheng - James' number one rival in his career"

Amid the overwhelming hype from the outside world, Tyronn Lue also issued a military order, asking everyone not to slack off at all and to win this game.

After entering the league for three years, he has been on the road to prove himself. He has never been the boss of the team or the absolute core. At present, he can only maintain the strength of the starting lineup, which is far from the All-Star level.

But he is used to being booed.

It's impossible for the team to trade James, and they won't even think twice about it.

Whether it is for the Knicks or Xue Liancheng, this game is also very important. If they win, they will be able to top the Eastern Conference.

Even the local media in Cleveland has published a headline like "The time has come to test Blatt. Should he stay and continue to start the championship journey, or should he pack up and return to Europe?" Just tonight".

Holy trinity, Bratt is the answer.

This shows how powerful Owen's fighting ability is.

After all, they are the serious Big Three.

There is only a decisive battle.

In the following regular season, you lost again and again, never proving yourself. By then, some media reporters had already come forward to question James' status and influence.

When two teams play against each other, it mainly depends on the state of the players on both sides. What's there to complain about? It's disgusting...

As for Irving and Love, the former is the team's main force and the latter just renewed his contract this year and is the absolute core figure. They will not move.

Including Xue Liancheng.

Therefore, this battle is the one that truly determines the top spot in the Eastern Conference. It is extremely critical.

The topics speculated by all parties are very exaggerated, but basically this is what everyone expects from this game.

Only Xue Liancheng is a true giant and a top player who has proven himself.

The Cavaliers won.

Having said this, do you believe it yourself?

and so……

Especially after going through the baptism of topics of avoiding war and being a coward in the last game, there is a direct trend of collapse.

Or to be more precise, the Knicks did not form the so-called Big Three at all.

Most importantly, make changes.

Like PJ Tucker, he plays defense, mainly guarding the opponent's arrow superstar, and he also does the dirty work, setting screens, blocking people, blocking positions, occasionally shooting one or two three-pointers, or picking up one. Two front boards.

After all, Oladipo's partnership with him is getting smoother and smoother. As the end point, Oladipo's status will not fluctuate greatly. He doesn't need to predict, he can know that the Knicks' record this season will not be much worse.

There is absolutely no need to think about James' regular season MVP this season. His momentum has hit rock bottom. No matter how beautiful your data is, you can't conquer the fans and media reporters.

Back the pot.

When the Knicks and Cavaliers met for the second time this season, they gave James a fatal blow.

This is the position and role of PJ Tucker.

As a result, the Warriors may not be able to break Zhen Gu Shuojin's 73-win record, but he can still retain a glimmer of hope.

What is this concept?

That is equivalent to your James being beaten all over the head by Xue Liancheng. Apart from running away with his head in his arms, you James had no power to fight back and was directly swept out of the game.

This becomes a wrangling, where the father-in-law is right and the mother-in-law is right. It is completely unclear.

Xue Liancheng didn't feel much strange, because he had already experienced it last season, and in terms of mental endurance and preparation, he was used to it.

That's right!

"James will usher in a turning point in his career"

This is why PJ Tucker started as soon as he came back.

There is no doubt about it.

He really fits well with Xue Liancheng. Apart from being a little short in height, he has no major problems. If he doesn't join the starting lineup, who will?

But what others see is that the Knicks' starting lineup is deformed.

and so……

Their status and strength are not comparable to Xue Liancheng and they are called giants.

The Knicks' record is only 21 wins and 8 losses, and the gap is extremely obvious.

Ok……

This is the credit of PJ Tucker and Crowder.

Even the head coach is so serious, so you can imagine the attitude of the players, which immediately created the atmosphere of a solemn battle.

Because the team keeps losing, loses to the point of isolation, loses to the point of being nailed to the pillar of shame, and ends up winning without you, you say you have no responsibility? None of your business?

This is such a shame!

No matter how you wipe it off, it can't be erased. It will stay with you forever.

Just barely.

of course.

It directly pushed James to the forefront, and it was really embarrassing to miss someone.

Not to mention benchmarking against Irving, he didn't even prove himself.

At this time, James' so-called No. 1 player in the league actually exists in name only, and everyone no longer agrees with it.

Anyway, no matter how the fans saved their respect in the end, James was scolded for a whole week, and countless media and reporters also expressed their disappointment in James.

Then the new season continued to lose.

Besides, trading role players doesn't make much sense.

Even the big wings of his butterfly could not shake the Warriors' record by half. You can imagine the terror of the Golden State Warriors.

And it must be two games.

In order to blackmail James, you really dare to say anything. You are timid, avoid fighting, and don't dare to face Xue Liancheng. Are you kidding me?James has been in the league for more than ten years, would he be afraid of a second-year rookie?

But he is very willing to do the dirty work. He is guaranteed to be in the lower limit of the starting lineup and is also the backbone of the defense.

There are also huge crowds of people and colorful flags fluttering.

The idea is undoubtedly correct, as the Knicks' record is proof.

In terms of the quality of the Big Three, the Knicks are one block behind the Cavaliers.

For example: James Revenge.

Unless his statistics are particularly outstanding, a 30+10+10 super triple-double like Westbrook's is also a shock to the past. Coupled with the support of a record that is not much different, then he still has a chance. Some.

Oladipo, not to mention.

This is so special that I no longer have any concept of position.

In the eyes of the public, such an obvious attempt to salvage respect is just to make people laugh. They feel that James fans cannot accept the fact of failure.

His rebounding has improved significantly, mainly due to the diligent blocking of PJ Tucker and Crowder.

So……

At the beginning of the game, the team encountered running-in problems and started with a three-game losing streak. Xue Liancheng led the team to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers to stop the decline.

The rest depends on the state and feel at the time.

The starting lineups of both sides.

of course.

Anyway, throughout the league, no one is higher than James, and no one can shake James' status and influence.

As for where he could go, he wasn't sure.

I'm crazy...

All they have left is positioning and function.

For the Knicks: Xue Liancheng, Oladipo, Crowder, and P.J. Tucker are back, and Lopez is still at the center position.

The role players have basically been supplemented, and each has its own characteristics. They are all very high-quality players.

"James must use this victory to consolidate his position"

After all, no one can be 100% sure about the game. It can only be said that their strength is superior to many teams, and their probability of winning will be greater.

As a result, you met in the Eastern Conference Finals. With a 3:0 lead, you were beaten by Xue Liancheng, who came back, in four consecutive games.

and make changes.

The only thing that can change is the head coach.

If his data were not 29+12+7, he might not even be able to do it.

Cavaliers: Irving, JR Smith, James, Love, Mozgov, still the same old thing.

"Will Xue Liancheng officially step on James to reach the top?" 》

Because the Golden State Warriors' record so far is 26 wins and 1 loss, they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on December 12th, breaking their undefeated streak.

After all, in the first season, it is really not convincing to be the first player in the league.

of course.

This not only gave him a breath of relief, but also gave James a heavy blow, making James' reputation crumbling.

So if he loses this game, Blatt will be in great danger and basically have to say goodbye to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

but……

The pressure of this third game was basically like a mountain bearing down on James, hitting him hard on the head.

Materials such as this can be used for publicity.

Only when you win can you say anything else.

And if Xue Liancheng wants to compete for consecutive MVPs, the most important thing is that in the next showdown between the Knicks and the Warriors, he not only has to win the data, but he also has to take away the victory.

Everyone is saying that it is enough to just win a match without having to fight hard to save your respect.

Now at most he is Xue Liancheng's helper.

Just ask if you won or not?

Or Xue Liancheng is James' nemesis, and he can directly pin James down and make James unable to move.

So James is not that miserable. He still beat Xue Liancheng once in the playoffs.

In fact, this is nothing?

After all, the real battlefield is the playoffs. As long as you crush the opponent to death in the playoffs, not only will the previous events not have negative effects, they can even turn into positive feedback, increasing your legendary nature.

After he gets the ball, he can immediately launch a fast break or defensive counterattack, and his scoring efficiency is not low.

Because you can't even defeat this direct competitor, then who are you still the number one?

And this time dimension is not short.

Irving has been selected as an All-Star and averaged 20+ per game easily. Even with James, it is not easy to still maintain this level!

You know, Wade couldn't even do it!

For example: So what if you lose four games in the regular season, the first player in the league will teach you how to behave.

Because James is the ticket guarantee for Cleveland, the symbol of the team, and the face of Cleveland.

And Xue Liancheng can barely compete with Curry for the regular season MVP by virtue of his position at the top of the Eastern Conference.

"James' Battle to Clear His Name"

Just didn’t win a game.

Because James chose a truce, the result...

No excuses.

If we lose again in this game, it will be really devastating. It’s hard to explain, and we will definitely not be able to escape the title of war criminal.

and so……

The regular season was swept last season, and the playoffs were swept again.

If you still lose...

Love is an excellent space player. Before coming to Cleveland, he was an All-Star and his statistics were also very explosive. He was the boss of the team. No one dares to deny that he is a giant.

And with the results approaching, there is still some hope.

In fact, the Knicks really have no positional concept anymore.

Arranging the starting lineup in this way is mainly to facilitate fast play, transition, defensive counterattack, and unlimited defense changes.

If you lose, someone must take responsibility and meet James' anger.

Although he has a close relationship with James, Tyronn Lue still knows his position and everything must be considered from Xue Liancheng's perspective.

Take on James's emotions.

And the most important thing is that Xue Liancheng plays very comfortably. He can devote more energy to controlling the offense and increasing his firepower.

Starting from the Christmas Day game last season, you were slaughtered by the Heat, and you couldn't hold your head up. This was the beginning of the loss of James' reputation.

Even the Cleveland media said this, which is enough to prove the attitude of Cleveland fans.

That's right!

noon.

But James fans are not kidding you. They cling to the fact that Xue Liancheng is on the court and keep talking about it.

……

of course.

No matter who they lose, they will never allow James to be lost again.

On the other hand, the Knicks.

The most important thing is the contribution of PJ Tucker, who is happy to block Xue Liancheng's position. This is an intangible contribution that cannot be reflected in the data.

The Warriors are really too strong this year.

Coupled with JR Smith, a three-pointer, and the frame protector Mozgov, the lineup is very well adapted.

And it's not over yet.

There are two people doing the dirty work, and someone else will clean up his defensive negligence, so he doesn't have to worry too much about other issues such as blocking.

James can still retain his reputation as the number one player in the league.

With their undefeated golden body broken, the Warriors are no longer so scary. They will lose several battles next.

When Xue Liancheng came on the stage, he also received warm greetings from the fans at the scene.

and so……

Or to be more precise, a change of tactics.

Quicken Loans Center.

On the other side, Cleveland is not far behind.

And isn't this third game a battle of proof for James?

As long as he beats the Knicks, James will get a brief right to breathe, including James fans.

But James fans don't think so. They feel that since Xue Liancheng is on the court, it's a fight, and they insist that not all is lost.

Lopez, who was selected as an All-Star in 13, is also regarded as the boss of the Nets. However, this guy was put on the bench last season, which directly caused his gold content to drop by more than half. He is between a star player and a top starter. In the middle, it can be regarded as a quasi-all-star level.

Crowder is currently a pure 3D player, with both 3 and D, and he is performing quite well.

Anyway, it was a boo, mixed with curses, and the momentum was no less than the booing of Will Barton at Madison Square Garden in the last game.

Who is on the court and what can be done is actually very clear.

There is absolutely no problem with James' personal ability. The Cavaliers' victory depends on the feel of both parties at the time. There is nothing surprising.

You were beaten 3-4 in the Eastern Conference finals, and you were put on the pillar of shame and despised by others. You said you were the best in the league, are you kidding me?

But after all, James has been at the top of the league since 07. Until he left Miami last season, James was full of honors. He had 4 regular season MVPs, 2 championships, and 2 FMVPs. His height was already high enough.

James has not responded to this matter, but the James fans have made excuses, such as:

As long as the team wins, why do you care so much?

Well...it's said that what comes around comes around.

If we still follow the historical trajectory and the Warriors win 73 games, he will have no chance.

<divclass="contentadv">Because the influence of 73 wins is too great, and because he is a serial dealer, the difficulty level has increased to another level.

no excuse.

……

After all, the functions of Crowder and PJ Tucker overlap, so they will also be staggered some time.

Mainly stagger Claude's time.

Xue Liancheng still prefers to partner with PJ Tucker.