NBA: I am the card dealer

soon.

The first half was over, and the Nets were leading by a full 65 points with 55:10. Double-digit numbers were a turning point, and the Knicks were facing the Nets led by Xue Liancheng, and they were still so far behind. This was obviously very despairing.

But James did not give up. He played the entire third quarter, making 10 of 6 shots and 8 of 6 free throws, scoring 19 points in a single quarter, helping the team barely stop the bleeding and recover 3 points.

O'Neal also sighed at this time: "I used to be teammates with James. To be honest, his talent is really amazing. His athletic ability and impact are absolutely at the historical level. Coupled with his height and weight, I think no one can stop him from moving forward. But unfortunately, his mental quality is relatively not as strong as his body. This is why he has been unable to break through during his time with the Cavaliers. Now, he finally knows how to carry the team on his shoulders, but unfortunately, he has wasted too much time and has reached the tail end of his career. Now, facing the impact of young players, he has no advantage, especially when Xue Liancheng's dominance is so terrifying. He really needs help."

Barkley was amused: "Is that something you can say?"

O'Neal: "When I was in Cleveland, I discussed this topic with James, so I don't think there is anything wrong with it. James will not be angry when he hears what I say now, but will resonate with me because he has indeed wasted too much time."

Ernie Johnson: "James' talent is indeed at a historical level. He is tall, strong, and explosive. He is not slow and very flexible. No one is as fast as him, no one is as strong as him, and no one is as tall as him. He is a hexagonal warrior without obvious flaws. When he entered the league, he could be regarded as a child of destiny. But now his achievements are only two championships, which is really disappointing."

In this third quarter, it was obvious that James had tried his best.

He played the entire quarter without shirking his responsibilities. He rushed in with his explosives, either causing damage or forcing the ball. It was this offensive attitude that created a good shooting space for his teammates.

But this is far from enough.

Lopez did not provide enough help. Fighting alone, he might not be able to defeat Xue Liancheng.

reason?

Xue Liancheng is better at passing the ball and assisting his teammates, and his ability is not just a little bit better.

Looking at the history of NBA, Xue Liancheng's passing and organizing abilities are all at the top level. There are definitely not many players who can compete with him. He has even become the No. 1 in people's minds. After all, he can compete head-on with Magic Johnson in terms of both personal data and honors.

Therefore, in the game, his ability to lead his teammates is not comparable to James, and the smoothness of their offense is not comparable to the Knicks.

True.

James has better breakthrough and finishing abilities at the basket, but Xue Liancheng has greater three-point deterrence and is equally capable of breaking through and causing damage. In terms of overall offensive power, Xue Liancheng is even better.

Why do you say that?

Data doesn’t lie!

Xue Liancheng won the scoring title the year before last, and his average of 35+ points per game this season is also far ahead. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be named the scoring title again.

In comparison, James has not had many seasons averaging more than 30 points per game, let alone the crazy 35+.

From this point of view, the scoring ability of the two can be clearly distinguished.

After all, although James' ability to attack the basket is strong enough, your scoring methods are also very limited. If you crowd under the basket or have a big center to protect the rim, you will easily be restricted.

The game soon came to the fourth quarter.

According to common sense, this section will be a life-and-death battle.

But the result was unexpected.

The Knicks suddenly stalled and were no longer able to make any waves, and were crushed by the Nets.

Especially the last few minutes.

Xue Liancheng suddenly burst out and kept making three-pointers, leaving the Knicks with no ability to fight back. The other Nets players were not to be outdone and gave Xue Liancheng enough help.

finally.

The Nets defeated the Knicks 123:111 and won the game again.

This is the end.

The Nets' winning streak has reached 11 games, making them the team with the most consecutive wins this season.

Eleven consecutive wins!

Such a winning streak is top-notch for any team in any season.

The fact that the Nets ended up in this position despite being unpopular among the crowd is enough to explain the problem.

The previous topic of people questioning them for bullying the weak and fearing the strong also came to an end.

Because the teams they have defeated along the way include many top teams, such as the Houston Rockets, Trail Blazers, Thunder, and even the current Knicks, which are all playoff-level teams in the league.

The Nets swept all the way without encountering any obstruction, which shows how powerful the Nets are.

薛连城21中13，三分11中6，罚球11中10，总共砍下42分16助攻7篮板，再次展现出顶级巨星的实力。

Especially in the last quarter, Xue Liancheng scored three consecutive attacks, which directly killed the suspense of the game.

Even if James made a crazy breakthrough, he couldn't turn the tide.

To think about it from another angle, in terms of scoring explosiveness, James is still far inferior to Xue Liancheng. After all, once Xue Liancheng explodes, it will be a crazy rain of three-pointers, directly to the point where you can't breathe.

小萨博尼斯终于迎来了巅峰时刻，18中12，爆砍30分12篮板6助攻的顶级内线数据。

In comparison, Lopez's efficiency of 17 out of 6 is simply disgusting.

This is the result of the inside game.

Sabonis Jr. is also slowly starting to grow up, occasionally scoring 30+ points, which is the most powerful proof of his potential no matter which team he is on.

After all, it is a remarkable thing for a sophomore to score 30+ in a top-level competition.

He gradually realized this as the competition progressed.

As for the Knicks.

詹姆斯27中13，三分8中3，罚球17中12，疯狂砍下41分，另外还有11篮板7助攻的顶级数据。

There is no doubt that James tried his best, but in the face of the Nets' crazy offensive frenzy, he ultimately couldn't resist.

After all, a person's power is limited.

We can also see a problem from this: it is really not easy for the Knicks to get to where they are today.

The team relies entirely on James to carry the team forward, so it is well deserved that James makes it to the MVP list.

However, his image has plummeted in recent years, resulting in James' achievements no longer being recognized by people.

Lopez made 17 of 6 shots and only got 15 points and 7 rebounds.

If we only look at the performance statistics, Lopez seems to be barely acceptable overall, but after watching the entire game, Lopez's performance is hard to describe.

If he hadn't stolen two points in the fourth quarter after the suspense was lost, Lopez's overall efficiency would have been even more dismal.

Besides.

Collison only scored 10 points and 4 assists on 9 of 4 shots.

Claude scored 13 points with 6 of 17 shots.

Jeff Green scored 9 points on 4-of-11 shooting.

Ilyavaso made 5 of 2 three-pointers and scored 8 points.

Little Hardaway scored 13 points with 5 of 12 shots, which was just average, not outstanding.

After defeating the Knicks, the media and fans still caused a big sensation.

"Did you see that? This is the strength of a top star. Don't say stupid things next time."

"Xue Liancheng is really strong. He didn't take many shots throughout the game, but he easily scored 40+15. This is definitely not something that an ordinary star can do."

"Indeed! He scored 40+ without realizing it. The demeanor of a top star cannot be tarnished by others."

"In terms of influence on the court, James is still a long way from Xue Liancheng."

"Xue Liancheng's passing is amazing. It's everywhere. James obviously can't reach this level."

At the beginning of the season, the Nets lost a game to the Knicks, and the loss was also without any suspense.

But today, the situation of both sides has changed dramatically, and the Nets have become a unique existence in the league.

The changes are there, and ordinary fans can actually see them.

But it's not easy for the Knicks to change.

First of all, should Lopez’s big contract be renewed in advance?

But the problem is that Lopez's contract is obviously overpriced and is not worth that much money at all.

Most importantly, Lopez's role on the court is declining.

If Lopez's contract is renewed, it would be equivalent to blocking his future room for appreciation. If the Nets want to strengthen their team again, they can only get some minor improvements here and there. What is the meaning of the change?

Or more accurately, there is no point at all.

But if they don't renew Lopez's contract in advance, they will be watching their talent slip away.

no doubt……

Heartache!

Without Lopez, the Knicks' lineup on paper will suffer an epic reduction. Only James will be left, and the rest are role players. What can you expect them to do?

To be frank.

Nothing can be done.

This is the current situation.

and so.

The situation facing the Knicks is grim.

The Nets had it much easier, defeating the Knicks and bringing their record to 21 wins and 6 losses, firmly occupying the second place in the Western Conference.

There is no need to worry about their core lineup. Sabonis Jr. and Anunoby are both on rookie contracts, so-called child laborers, and they still have several years for the Nets to exploit.

The cost of keeping Covington, Vonleh, and even James Johnson is not very high.

Therefore, in recent years, the Nets have been able to retain their core lineup and compete in the league.

After defeating the Knicks, they did not stop and rushed to their next opponent, which was Toronto.

Since the new season, they have made a lot of changes. First, they used a garbage contract to exchange for a player who could not play.

This is actually nothing.

After all, it’s really hard to describe Carroll during his time with the Raptors.

Even after coming to Brooklyn, Carroll's defensive attitude was still problematic.

But fortunately, the digital man became the savior, giving them hope of rebirth.

Then Anunoby and Powell were traded for Jeremy Lin.

At that time, this deal was definitely a sure win. Powell was just a guard with very poor shooting choices, while Anunoby was a rookie who was drafted at the end of the first round. What kind of talent could he have?

The Jeremy Lin they got is a first-rate backcourt player. Although he is still far from being an All-Star, his scoring ability is among the best in the league.

This greatly supplements the Raptors' lack of offensive power on the bench.

The result is a mess.

Jeremy Lin's scoring ability is indeed rich and strong.

But his defense and confrontation became a huge problem that could not be overcome.

This hurts the team.

On the other hand, let’s look at the performance of Powell + Anunoby in the Nets.

The former did not make much progress, but the latter was different. He directly grew into the league's top 3D player, showing the potential to become a top player both in the finishing end and on the defensive end.

This is really valuable.

Many teams have gone through the draft and ended up with nothing, but the Nets were lucky enough to win the jackpot and get a treasure. They can definitely be expected to be an All-Star in the future.

During the competition,

Anunoby constantly demonstrates his physical talents in the game, especially attacking the basket, which Anunoby does particularly well.

He made 14 of 8 shots and got a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds.

With such performance, can you believe this is a rookie?

It's totally unbelievable.

Sabonis continued his good form, shooting 13 of 8 and getting a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, in addition to 5 assists.

This is really rare for an inside player.

As for the Raptors.

The double guns are still their reliance. DeRozan made 19 of 14 shots and scored 31 points. This efficiency value is simply amazing.

Lowry was also very good, making 9 of 4 shots and getting a triple-double of 10 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. As one of the team's backcourt duo and an important point guard, he did what he was supposed to do, distributing the ball, receiving the ball, organizing, combining breakthroughs and passes, three-pointers, and even dribbling across half court, all perfectly.

Besides.

Ibaka made 15 of 8 shots and scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. He still has some energy and is a powerful space power forward.

Valanciunas made 11 of 7 shots and scored 14 points, which was also a good performance.

Poeltl scored 11 points off the bench.

而林书豪8中5，拿到了11分5篮板4助攻的表现，也不算很差。

But compared to Anunoby, it does seem like a thorn in the side, making it hard to accept.

After defeating the Raptors back-to-back, the Nets' record is 22 wins and 6 losses, and their winning streak has reached 12 games, which is eye-catching.

The remarks that once mocked the Nets for bullying the weak and fearing the strong and not having the strength to compete for the championship also disappeared at this time.

Along the way, they defeated the Thunder, Heat, Wizards, Knicks, and Raptors, and none of them were easy to deal with.

But in the end, they are the final winners.

After this winning streak, they can finally declare to the world that they are still one of the strongest teams in the league.