NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 397 Contestant "Xue Chui"!

As the Thunder hold a split meeting, the media has already set its sights on the finals stage.

Warriors VS Knicks.

Two teams that are completely incompatible with each other and have no grudges in history.

But the attention it attracted was extremely huge.

Not only because of the finals, but also because Xue Liancheng VS Curry, the two main competitors last season, met again.

As a new super star in the league, Curry is actually no longer a newcomer.

When he participated in the 09 draft, he had already reached a consensus with the Knicks. After all, the old Curry was more willing to let Curry play in D'Antoni's fast break system, but he was defeated by the Golden State Warriors. Hu.

In his first season, Curry had an eye-catching performance, averaging 17.5 points, 5.9 assists and 4.5 per game, with an overall shooting percentage of 46.2% and a three-point shooting percentage of 43.7%.

If Tyreke Evans' 20+5+5 wasn't so dazzling, Curry would have been the Rookie of the Year that year.

This season, the two sides competed in all aspects, from competing for the MVP, then to the scoring champion, and then the three-point champion.

Last season, the Warriors management made a major decision, firing Mark Jackson and hiring Cole as the team's head coach. Curry's data did not rise but fell, but the team was unstoppable and played extremely terrifying games. of dominance.

At this time, Stephen Curry can only be regarded as a bright new star. His influence is limited to the All-Stars. Among the many superstars, he is not very eye-catching.

This season, Curry's three-point talent has finally been recognized by the public. Not only does he have a high shooting percentage, but his output has also reached 3.5 per game, and he is known as the next Ray Allen.

No one paid much attention to this little man.

In the end, Xue Liancheng was superior and once again defeated Curry and became the biggest winner of the season.

Judging from the situation at the time, the Warriors were still courageous, and even generous enough.

In the first round against the Clippers, they lost to the alley-oop city by a huge score of 3:4. In the final tiebreaker, they lost the game 121:126, which was quite regrettable.

There are also people supporting the Golden State Warriors.

of course.

In the 13-14 season, Curry took a step further, averaging 24 points, 8.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. The team achieved a record of 51 wins and 31 losses, still ranking sixth.

It can be considered that he has truly entered the All-Star level.

Mainly because he was eliminated in the first round, Curry has not yet shown the momentum of a superstar.

A number of media also made predictions.

But the Warriors management still offered a four-year, 4 million contract with both hands. They are still optimistic about Curry's future.

After experiencing the defeat of last season, they came back strong in the new season. They started with a 24-game winning streak and achieved a historical record of 70 wins throughout the season.

In the end, he was intercepted by Xue Liancheng.

So this season, they can be said to be the strongest.

They have reached the extreme in terms of running-in and tactical maturity, especially the Death Five, who have reached the limit.

After all, averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game is not enough to make a big splash in the league.

no doubt……

Even more powerful than Curry.

The next season, Curry suffered a serious injury and missed most of the season.

According to the historical trajectory, Curry not only won the MVP, but also led the team all the way to the championship.

Become the most influential top star in the league.

of course.

After all, Curry was seriously injured at that time, and no one knew whether this crispy skin could adapt to the intensity of the NBA game. Many media even expressed concerns, thinking that the Warriors' contract extension of tens of millions of dollars to Curry was a mistake and a gamble...

If Xue Liancheng hadn't come out of nowhere, then Curry would have been the MVP last season.

But as a strong contender for MVP and the leader who led the team to the Finals, Curry soared into the sky, his influence skyrocketed, and he was officially promoted from an All-Star to a supernova.

But looking back now, the Warriors only extended the superstar's contract with an annual salary of tens of millions, which is simply inhumane, stingy, and despicable...

The following season, Curry's offensive efficiency continued to improve significantly, but his data stalled.

In view of the fact that the Knicks swept the Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, everyone is still very optimistic about the Knicks. In addition, the depth of the Knicks lineup is really unfathomable, and the quality of the stars is more brilliant than that of the Warriors. They firmly believe that the probability of the Knicks reaching the top bigger.

Their second meeting in the finals was naturally regarded by many fans as a war without smoke.

At the same time, he also led the team to the playoffs as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with 47 wins and 35 losses, and successfully defeated the Nuggets in the first round.

And judging from the historical trajectory, the Warriors made the right bet.

If they still cannot defeat the Knicks led by Xue Liancheng, then the team will have to experience a major earthquake.

In the last year of his rookie contract, Curry returned and averaged All-Star-level data of 22.9 points, 6.9 assists and 4 rebounds per game. His overall field goal percentage was 45.1%, and his three-point field goal percentage was actually higher than the overall field goal percentage, reaching 45.3. %.

He disappeared immediately.

Xue Liancheng also rose to prominence last season and overtook Curry. Not only did he win the championship, but he also won double MVPs. His popularity was unprecedented.

Furthermore, the Golden State Warriors' record at that time did not deserve much attention.

What's more, the depth of their lineup is not bad, and the quality of their stars is also important. Once the combination of Curry + Thompson explodes with three-pointers, it will really hit you in the head!

This is why they are optimistic about the Warriors.

And the game started.

No one expected it.

The Knicks were stunned by the Warriors at the beginning.

Curry made 5 of 4 three-pointers in the first quarter, Thompson made 5 of 2 three-pointers, Green made one of his three-pointers, Barnes made 3 of 1 three-pointers, and Iguodala and Livingston also made shots. One three points.

In other words, the Warriors scored 10 three-pointers in a single quarter, which is not an exaggeration...

The Knicks couldn't recover at all, and as soon as he raised his head, he was knocked unconscious by the three-point rain.

I really didn’t have time to react at all.

At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks lost 31:47, a full 16 points in a single quarter.

It was simply tragic.

As a well-known offensive team, the Knicks are well known for their fierce offensive firepower.

But they were held down by the warriors and beaten to death.

The on-site commentator's face was full of disbelief, "Wang Defa, the Knicks were beaten to death in the field they are best at?"

Commentator: "It's raining now, and everyone who comes will be confused!"

Host: "I can't believe this is the Knicks' score..."

Don't tell me that the commentary team doesn't believe it.

Even the person involved, Xue Liancheng, was dumbfounded.

In order to get a good start in the series, he did enough homework, such as studying with Tyronn Lue how to defend Curry, how to limit Thompson, and how to interrupt the Warriors' passing and cutting cooperation...

As soon as the results came up, it rained heavily.

Seeing that the score difference was going to be 10+, he had to activate the % hit skill to try to stop the bleeding.

But the final effect was still not very good.

He fell behind by 16 points in the first quarter, and he couldn't believe it.

and……

This is under the premise that he used a 100% hit skill!

One can imagine how terrifying the Warriors' offensive firepower is.

Or, more accurately, how shitty the Knicks offense is.

But if you look at the statistics carefully, it doesn't seem to be particularly bad.

他自己7中4，三分4中2，拿到了12分。

奥拉迪波5中2拿到了6分，冯莱2中1拿到了2分，大洛佩斯6中3拿到了6分，PJ-塔克3中1拿到了3分，替补登场的杰夫-格林3中1拿到了2分，然后泰勒-约翰逊和克劳德均出手一次，都没有命中。

He made 28 of 12 shots in a single quarter and had a 42.8% shooting rate.

But they fell behind by 31 points at 47:16, which is simply unacceptable.

What makes him even more unacceptable is that at the beginning of the first quarter, he activated the 100% hit skill. So is there still hope for this game?

as predicted.

After three quarters, the Knicks were already 96 points behind the Warriors, 119:23, which was equivalent to clocking in early.

But they didn't give up and tried to catch up in the fourth quarter. But in fact, in this situation, if there are no accidents, everyone knows the result.

finally.

The Knicks lost to the Golden State Warriors by 117 points 140:23 on the road.

This point difference was something no one expected.

Knicks was hung up and beaten wildly, which also surprised everyone.

This……

Why is it different from what everyone predicted?

You must know that in the reports of major media before the game, the Knicks still held a steady lead on the Warriors. Everyone believed that this was a close matchup.

Unexpectedly, it was a one-sided massacre.

It's really shocking.

After the game.

Before going to the press conference, reporters had already rushed to the visiting team's locker room and surrounded them.

As a last resort.

Xue Liancheng came out in advance to deal with it.

<divclass="contentadv">Reporter: "Xue, I want to ask what happened to make you look so vulnerable?"

Xue Liancheng: "Their three-pointers were very fierce. They made 25 three-pointers in the whole game, setting a new high in the history of the finals. I think it would be difficult for any team to face this kind of firepower attack." at last."

This is the truth.

With such a three-point rain, who wouldn't be confused?

No one else could bear it!

Reporter: “Have you ever thought about how to deal with it?”

Xue Liancheng: "We will watch the game video after the game. The head coach has the final say on how to do it."

Reporter: "Do you have any new comments about Curry?"

Xue Liancheng: "His three-pointers are faster and more stable, and his breakthroughs have become sharper. There is no doubt that he has completed his transformation."

There is no doubt that Curry has improved tremendously this season.

Especially the deterrent effect on the offensive end is visible to the naked eye.

In this game, they made 19 of 11 shots and 16 of 8 three-pointers. They scored a crazy 33 points in three quarters and did not give the Knicks any chance to breathe.

Reporter: "What about Thompson?"

Xue Liancheng: "Thompson has also improved very quickly, and his three-pointers are also terrifying. Once the Splash Brothers' three-pointers are opened, it will definitely be a huge disaster."

Thompson was also crazy in this game, shooting 20 of 10 and 13 of 6 three-pointers, and also scored 30 points.

The Splash Brothers both broke out, giving the Knicks no time to react, and the game ended early.

That's how frustrating it is.

Reporter: "How would you rate your performance in this game?"

Xue Liancheng: "It's sad that I couldn't lead the team to show competitiveness. This is a lack of leadership. I need to be responsible for it. If I give myself a score, it can only be 0 points."

How many points can you still score after losing so miserably?

哪怕他本场比赛17中10，也拿到了31分11助攻5篮板的顶级数据，他依旧认为自己的表现是不合格的。

Most importantly, as a leader, he cannot lead the team to be competitive. This is the biggest problem.

In fact, the Knicks' loss in this game is not unacceptable.

After all, you can't win all the time, and you can't sweep it all over again like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

Therefore, in the first trial period, the Warriors, who have home court advantage, have a great chance of taking the lead.

It's not too surprising that the Knicks lost.

Surprisingly, you didn't show your top level of immediate combat ability from the beginning to the end, so you lost completely.

Surprisingly, you were beaten to a bloody head and lost without any suspense.

Surprisingly, you did not show the momentum and temperament that a championship should have.

This is what the public cannot accept.

Reporter: "After losing this game, what impact will it have on you?"

Xue Liancheng: "It will make us all recognize ourselves again, and it will make us all tighten our nerves and fight with 100% energy."

These interviews are actually some official responses.

What everyone is most concerned about is whether Xue Liancheng still has the ambition to win the championship. For this reason, the reporter asked this question, "So, do you think you can defeat the Golden State Warriors and win the championship?"

Xue Liancheng answered very firmly: "There is no doubt about it."

No matter what, keep the faith.

If you lose a game, it's like the sky is falling, then it's really over.

Breaking into the finals stage meant that he was only one step away from reaching the top. There was no way he would give up.

After the game.

The voices that badmouth the Knicks are overwhelming.

"Haha...I was immediately stunned."

"The Knicks' lineup depth and star quality don't seem to be advantages. The Warriors' resolute implementation of three-point firepower and five-point passing and cutting are the real advantages."

"If you lose this game, you'll lose because the Knicks can't keep up."

"The main reason is that the Warriors' three-pointers were so fierce that they stunned people in the first quarter."

"It's really hard to imagine that the Knicks would lose so completely."

"Isn't it very funny when you sweep the knights? Don't let the warriors sweep you, that would be funny."

"With Xue Liancheng here, this situation is almost impossible to happen."

"Tch...you think he is a god?"

Not only did the fans sing bad words, but the media reporters and commentators also collectively changed their tune.

"Offensive firepower competition, the Knicks are vulnerable"

"Who is the most powerful offensive team in the league?" Golden State Warriors give the answer》

"Fast break counterattack fails, where will the Knicks go"

"Xue Liancheng's super giant has lost his true qualities, how can the Knicks save themselves?" 》

A large section is full of mockery and a sense of immediacy.

But the Knicks all had nothing to say.

Because losers have no say.

Not even the right to breathe.

Under this situation, many Xue Liancheng fans and Knicks fans went to Frank's Twitter of "FOX Sports" to leave messages, seeking psychological comfort.

"Frank, to be honest, is there still hope for the Knicks?"

"I really can't understand why we lost so completely?"

“What exactly went wrong and how to correct it?”

"Frank, if we lose the next game, does that mean things are going to be difficult for the Knicks?"

And this fan asked. Frank quickly responded: Xue Liancheng would not let the team lose.

This can directly boost the confidence of many fans.

"I think so too, Xue Liancheng never disappoints."

"Yes! Frank never disappoints."

"It goes without saying that we can definitely pull it back in the next game."

"With your words, I feel relieved."

The reason why the fans are so enthusiastic is that Frank really gives everyone a lot of confidence, as the fans said: Frank will not disappoint.

The predictions he made and the words he said basically all came true one by one.

Like last season's Eastern Conference finals, when the Heat were 0:3 behind, everyone thought the Heat were doomed. Only Frank held high the banner of a comeback.

result.

The Heat are led by Xue Liancheng. Really completed the anti-sweep, nailing the Cleveland Cavaliers to the pillar of shame in one fell swoop.

In that situation, who dared to be so sure that the Heat could make a comeback?

No one dares.

People who said such things were considered crazy at the time and had a crazy brain.

But Frank dared, and his prediction was extremely accurate.

When the finals started last season, Gasol was gone, and almost everyone thought the Heat couldn't beat the Warriors.

And Frank stood up to support the Heat, believing that the team that finally reached the top was Miami.

Everyone thinks Frank licks…

result.

Xue Liancheng and Wade teamed up to beat the Golden State Warriors 4:2, and everyone was shocked.

And in the playoffs this season.

In the first round, after the Knicks defeated the Pacers in the first game, Frank talked about preparing for the next round, but was angrily criticized by Paul George.

As a result, the Knicks lived up to expectations and defeated the Pacers 4:0.

Then in the second round, they were hit in the head by the Raptors in the first game.

Everyone was stunned.

Only Frank was unimpressed and believed that the Raptors would not cause much trouble to the Knicks.

The result was no surprise. The Knicks won four more games in a row and sent the Raptors home directly.

And now, in the first game of the Finals, the Knicks lost miserably to the Golden State Warriors.

Frank spoke again: Xue Liancheng would not let the team lose.

It directly injected a shot in the arm to all fans.

No one thought Frank was bragging, and no one suspected that Frank's words were empty cannon.

Everyone takes it for granted that the Knicks' loss was an accident.

In the next game, you can play your own rhythm and win the game at the same time, letting everyone see the style of a championship team.

This is the power of trust.

Everyone has great trust in Frank, the famous "Xue Chui" player.

Other media immediately followed up and reported the news.

It is conceivable that Frank has grown into a weather vane in the NBA and can be regarded as the first columnist to receive Xue Liancheng's traffic.